Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf

Crystal River, Florida
$355 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Riverside Retreat!

Come experience the true beauty of Crystal River and all it has to offer!
Imagine your days kayaking, scalloping or fishing on Crystal River with direct access just minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico. Discover Deep Sea Fishing and swimming with Manatees or simply take just take some time out to soak in the sun at Fort Island beach or enjoy nature walks and bird watching at nearby preserves that are all just a few miles away.

Riverside Retreat is located is a peaceful neighborhood on a canal. Inside you will find a fully renovated space that it is equipped with all of the amenities you will need to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. The kitchen has updated appliances, a coffee station and is fully stocked with new pots and pans, dinnerware, utensils and so much more. There spacious living/dining open concept is perfect for your family and entertaining guests. The master bedroom is spacious with its own private bath. The guest bedrooms are cozy and is a place you can go to unwind at the end of a busy day. Other additional activities like board games, puzzles, cards and corn hole boards are available for family and friends to enjoy. Also, don’t forget to bring your fishing rods to fish off the new floating dock!

There is a public boat ramp 1 mile from the house, so bring your boat! (recomended up to 23ft) The canal empties into Crystal River and is a short boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico where you can fish, go scalloping or simply choose to anchor your boat and relax at a nearby sandbar hangout. If you head south on the river, that will take you to Kings Bay, Three Sisters Springs, Hunter Springs, waterfront restaurants and bars. There are also several hiking trails, preserves and state parks within a few miles where you can enjoy nature and wildlife. In the cooler months, don’t forget to come swim with the Manatees!!

For your use and enjoyment there are:

- 2 Tandem Kayaks
- 2 Adult / 2 Children paddles
- 2 Adult / 2 Children life jackets

Kayaking from the house to the Springs is about a 30-45 minutes paddle, depending on your skill level.
Kayaking from Hunter Springs to Three Sisters is about 20 minutes depending on boat traffic.

Tides fluctuate in the canal, depending on your draft and you will need to watch the tides.

Once you come experience all that Crystal River has to offer, you will find that it will be one of your favorite destination places to visit!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Portuguese
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Debra C.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 26, 2026

    Easy communication. Beautifully decorated. Very well stocked kitchen. Something to note. When tides are low they are very low.

  • Cora M.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    Fantastic house with everything we could have asked for, and more. Host is responsive and friendly, even dropped an extra kayak off for us.

  • Tammy M.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    The host truly thought of every little detail to make our stay easy and perfect. From the welxome snack basket, to the ziplock baggies, to the stocked bathrooms. Thank you for your organization and attention to details. We will be back

  • Cynthia W.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    This was a very nice place, spacious and comfortable. Love being able to have my boat right in back of the house and the boat ramp is just a few miles down the road. Extremely close to the gulf. Had 21' Hurricane deck boat and made it down the canal to this house on low tide twice. The house is beautiful, clean and well furnished. We had a great time with our family and would definitely love to visit here again.

  • Justin C.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2023

    Stayed Aug 16, 2023

    The house was very thoughtfully equipped with toiletries, a well supplied kitchen, and exceeded expectations in cleanliness & organization. We will definitely be back again

  • Sara A.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    Property was very clean and accessible. We had an issue with the tides in the canal and ended up having to row our boat back to the dock at one point. It was a good location other wise with access to the channel. We had a great time with family. Will be looking for other places next time with easier access for the boat.

  • Submitted Jul 28, 2023

    Stayed Jul 24, 2023

    I would book again. If you bring boat be aware of tides and water depth in canal. Home was clean and as described in listing. The coffee was excellent.

  • Edward B.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2023

    Stayed Jul 19, 2023

    Kitchen was well equipped, comfortable beds, and well stocked with towels and other supplies. I was able to dock 22’ center console, just need to plan coming and going around the lowest part of the tide with a deeper draft boat.

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2023

    Stayed Jul 9, 2023

    Highly recommend. They go above and beyond on items you may need in the house. Perfect spot and the communication from the owners was Amazing

  • Pete R.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2023

    Stayed Jul 11, 2023

    We've been going to Crystal River for years now and this was the nicest house we've rented. Three full bedrooms and two full size baths. The home is well furnished, appliances appear new and there were plenty of linens and kitchen dishes, pans, etc. For parking, the house has a long driveway plus a two car garage. We played corn hole on the large screened in porch. For dockage, there is a good sized deck and floating dock. We have a 23' center console and had no problems tying up and getting into and back from Crystal River which is a short canal ride away. It is close to the Ft. Island public ramp and closer to the gulf than properties in town. Very enjoyable visit and we wouldn't hesitate to stay to here again.

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Includes taxes and fees
$355+
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