THE RIVER COTTAGE! COME RELAX & UNWIND. OPEN FLOOR PLAN, HEATED POOL, KAYAKS

Crystal River, Florida
$321 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

If you are looking for a great house to hang out with friends and family, this is the place! Relaxing, Spacious home facing west so that you can enjoy the outdoor space & pool without harsh afternoon sun! From scalloping in the summer to swimming with manatees in the winter there is something for everyone to enjoy.
IF THIS HOME IS BOOKED PLEASE VISIT OUR OTHER PROPERTY FOR AVAILABILTY! VRBO # 2342296 (The Salty Pelican)
The openness of this home is its best feature, includingthe large open kitchen with HUGE kitchen island & sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor pool side living area. The smart TV on the patio makes it ideal to swim, grill out, fish and watch TV all while still outdoors enjoying the very best of the Nature Coast without the afternoon sun!
Make yourself comfortable in any of the three spacious bedrooms. This waterfront home sleeps 8 people (Max 6 adults). The pool overlooks the wide deep water canal. Bring your boat or you can launch our kayaks right from the floating dock. There is also a boat launch just 3 minutes away from the property.
All bedrooms have smart TV's. In the living room you will find a twin size trundle bed that sleeps two, perfect for children.
The screened in sunroom/Lanai/patio has a large flat screen smart TV that overlooks the pool, water and floating dock. It is the perfect location for hanging out after a long day on the water.
This home is located on a deep canal with Gulf access. VERY large boats access this canal easily. There is one bridge going out to the Gulf but it is 40 feet high, so NO height restrictions. The house is about 5 miles from the scalloping grounds & approximately 5-10 minutes drive from King’s Bay, 3 sisters springs, and hunter springs and 35 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico by boat
There is room in the driveway for two vehicles & a boat trailer. No parking in garage, grass or street areas.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Security cameras are present recording 24/7 around the exterior of the house.
a. Two facing the front yard
b. One facing the side door
c. One facing the back yard and dock
d. One inside of garage

* Pool heater is set to 84 degrees. (Winter Months Only) Pool heat temperature varies based on weather & outdoor temperature. Owner has no control on cold weather and cannot be held liable for any reason if pool heater cannot get temperature to 84 degrees. Owner will run pool pumps and heater for a maximum of 10 hours per day. A pool cover is provided to keep pool warm when not using. If pool cover is left off, water will not stay warm. If pool pumps or heater settings are changed you will forfeit your full deposit.
* WE DO NOT OFFER BICYCLES. We have asked VRBO to correct this on the website but it still has them listed under amenities.
I've noted below some answers to common comments/inquiry:
** WE RECOMMEND ENVERYONE PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE.
** Check In is at 4pm.
** Entire property is NO smoking/ vaping (including outdoor spaces)
** The pool “spa” area at this property is NOT a hot tub/jacuzzi. The spa does not heat up above the temperature of the pool. This is only a feature of the pool.
** Fireplace is a decorative fireplace only. Not a working fireplace.
**FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED at anytime within 1000 yards of the home. You will forfeit your full deposit if you or your guests violate this rule.
** NO PETS ALLOWED

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 2 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Dock Fenced Yard Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Canoe On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Paddleboard On Site Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) 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

  • Luke B.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 1, 2026

    Very nice house close to anything you could want to do and the hosts are very quick to reply and help out.

  • Clint m.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    The home is very clean, neat and well equipped. It had everything we needed, and was a pleasure to walk into. The host was very friendly and fast to respond on any questions, a bonus was the home had kayaks that were not on any of the photos or information on the home, we were very happy about that. The pool was great too always warm and welcoming. The location was very convenient while being a quiet peaceful place, boat rental from three rivers marina was so close and easy to access we loved using a pontoon with the homes dock. Every room had large TV's in and great viewing options, wifi was fast and reliable. The OLNY negative in this whole experience, was the master bedroom king bed, the mattress is shot and has a huge dent on one side from someone's use over a long time, it MUST be replaced, it was a crazy thing to contend with, us trying to sleep on one side of the bed because the other was not ok. I would recommend this property all day long, we were two adults and four teens and we had a great time.

  • Steve H.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Fantastic space for a family to spend a week. Lovely screened in pool area that has a great sitting area outside with a TV. Open the living room to the outside during mornings and evenings for a seamless flow between outdoor and indoor spaces. Top notch hosts and location - will be back!

  • Kathy S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    This house was perfect for our weekend getaway. The house was very clean and the kitchen had all the amenities you need. The pool and the outside porch area was absolutely perfect and such a great place for everybody to relax and spend time together. We rented a boat from twin Rivers, Marina, and we were able to dock it right at the house! I definitely wouldstay here again!

  • Jenifer W.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Had a great stay with friends at the cottage for a weekend of scalloping! Great location for boating and plenty of room for 3 couples! We’ll definitely be staying again in the future! Thank you!

  • Nate F.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay. The boat ramp is close to the house and the floating dock was large enough for our boat. The house did not feel cramped with four adults and four kids. We loved the lanai area, the large overhangs allowed us to enjoy sitting outside during the afternoon rains.

  • Holley C.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Had such a great week. The house was clean and beautiful. We really enjoyed having the pool at the house to take a dip and cool off. We had 7 people and didn’t feel crowded for space. Communication with the property manager was easy and they were quick to respond to messages. The boat ride in and out of the canel was beautiful at sunset with lots of wildlife to see including manatees.

  • Tammy L.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    This place has all the comforts of Home. We stayed there almost 3 weeks. Plenty of room. The Host was always available and quick to respond. The Springs and the Gulf are just a quick boat ride. We will definitely stay here again.

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    The house was very clean and the beds were all very comfortable. Wonderful pool and the dock was great for kayaking. Will definitely be back.

  • Sandy R.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 9, 2025

    We had the best time in this comfortable, nicely decorated home. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. The home owners were quick to respond when contacted. The heated pool was a plus.We had family join for a week of our 4 week stay. The house comfortably accommodated all 8 of us .We hope to return next year.

  • Cory F.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Wonderful home in Crystal River! Quiet and peaceful neighborhood with canal access for kayaking. The house itself was perfect for us, and Melissa was a fantastic host, immediately answering all my questions. Will definitely stay here again if given the opportunity!

  • Jonathan W.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    This place was in a great location and such a comfy home. My husband was able to access the canals and kings bay for fishing and my crazy Vermont kiddos swam in the heated pool despite the 40 degree weather. We really made use of the home and fabulous kitchen since the weather was unseasonably cold and grey. The home owners were so gracious friendly and easy to communicate with! Highly recommend!

  • Lynne M.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Melissa and Jose are very gracious and resourceful hosts. We appreciated that they were very helpful as far as places to explore and adventure to in the area. And they were constantly in touch with us during Tropical Storm Debby. Thankfully the wind and rain happened overnight and didn't preclude us from having fun on the canal with their fishing rods, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoe. And we especially enjoyed the pool and lovely Florida room for morning journaling time. Thank you again so much for the enjoyable stay!

  • Nicole D.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Property was excellent! Great location and enjoyed the large central living space and pool. Host was very communicative.

  • Brittany W.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Perfect house for a family going scalloping! Very large and spacious layout. We loved sitting at the bar table for our dinners! Outdoor pool area was big and comfortable! Loved the split floor plan so we had our space in the evenings. Dock was perfect for our boat!

  • cburke554@aol.com b.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    All we needed to enjoy our special family celebration was available in this vacation home. A great week to have relaxation, recreation, and meaningful conversations.

  • Mindy W.

    Submitted May 30, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    I would recommend this home to anyone I know especially someone with a family. There is plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. The property & home were very clean & supplied with everything you would need for your stay.

  • Tina M.

    Submitted May 26, 2024

    Stayed May 13, 2024

    We had an amazing stay at the River Cottage! My husband, our pups, and I felt right at home. The house was impeccably clean and stocked with everything we needed. The host was incredibly welcoming and made sure our stay was perfect. We loved spending time by the pool, and the nearby restaurants were fantastic. We also brought our little boat and had a blast on the river. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend this lovely getaway. Thank you so much Melissa! ❤️

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