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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    19 min walk
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    3 min drive
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    4 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    55 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hunter Spring Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retro Retreat-Waterfront,Kayaks,Boatslip,bikes,grill

💦WATERFRONT HOME ON CANAL IN GREAT LOCATION. Come relax at our fishing and kayakers paradise located just minutes to KINGS BAY.

🔴 Use our BOAT SLIP, KAYAKS, BICYCLES, CANOE, FIRE-PIT TABLE, GRILL & FISH FROM THE BACKYARD!

🔴 Enjoy our unique RETRO RETREAT style inside and our BACKYARD HIDEAWAY perfect for your GETAWAY!

We are close to everything including...
SWIMMING WITH MANATEES!!
KAYAKING TO THE SPRINGS
FISHING
SCALLOPING
SCENIC/AIRBOATING
SNORKELING
RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

⭐️ You're going to absolutely love spending time in our adorable RETRO RETREAT!
It's a blast from the past with all the modern amenities and brand new kitchen, appliances, flooring, lighting, bathroom, deck, landscaping, windows, air, furniture and even our seawall are NEWLY RENOVATED. 💯

⭐️The Retro Retreat is one side of a duplex, but each side is its own individual private home. A fence separates the backyard giving you complete privacy of your deck and backyard. The only shared space is the kayak launch right at the seawall. This side is also on the end right next to the vacant lot.

KITCHEN/LIVING
➡️ Our brand new eat-in kitchen includes a COFFEE STATION, RETRO refrigerator and plenty of new cookware to stir up a quick meal! A stackable washer/dryer is also located in the kitchen area.
➡️ In the living room, have a dance party or relax listening to some classic records on our RECORD PLAYER. We have 55' ROKU SMART TV for watching movies and don't miss out on our oh so fun GUM BALL MACHINE!

🛁 BATHROOM
The full tub/shower bathroom has vanity storage, shelves, towel hooks, safety bar and tub treads to assist you with stepping in and out of the tub.

🛏️ BEDROOMS
The KING and QUEEN bedrooms each have comfy beds with extra pillows, linens, a wall-mounted smart TV, individual bed lamps with usb ports. The queen room has a single trundle bed underneath the bed. The large closets each include hangers, storage shelf, dresser, hamper and luggage rack.

😎 OUTSIDE...

🔴 KAYAKS (2 single, 1 tandem), 2 youth kayaks and canoe available upon request
🔴 PICNIC TABLE area right next to the water where you can play cards or enjoy lunch!
🔴LARGE DECK with nighttime party lights.
🔴FIRE PIT TABLE (perfect for making s'mores) that seats 6
🔴2 SUNBATHING LOUNGERS 🔴CHARCOAL GRILL
🔴2 POLES to fish right from the backyard
🔴BIKES (1 male, 2 female) We have a great neighborhood to ride, or you can take them to one of the local trails, lock available


🔵 ATTENTION KAYAKERS - a kayak launch and ladder are located in the backyard at the seawall. During winter months and low tides you may be required to step down a ladder onto some uneven landing before getting into the kayak. During the summer months and higher tides you can launch right from the ramp provided. Water shoes are recommended for your safety and life jackets are provided.

🔵ATTENTION BOATERS The BOAT SLIP for this property is located on our vacant lot next door. There are two paths out to Kings Bay, one with a small bridge that tends to be deeper and one that is more shallow with no bridge. We can help advise you on what's best for your boat. Tides high and lows may need to be watched more in winter months as the canal can get very low. Pontoons and flat bottom boats are best. We can accept boats up to 24' at absolute most. Watch out for the manatee, dolphin and turtles that love our canal!

Guests will have access to all spaces inside home and outside including private back deck, backyard, new waterfront picnic table area and shared kayak launch. Our unique home is a duplex, but backyard spaces are separated by a fence. The shared kayak launch is directly in the middle of both backyards and will be accessible to parties staying on each side of the duplex.

Please reach out through the Airbnb site to communicate any questions or needs during your stay, and I will be happy respond in a timely manner. Our hopes are that our home is safe, clean, and meets all your needs during your stay! We are confident that you will love Crystal River as much as we do!

Coveted neighborhood of Palm Springs is very quiet, safe, and mostly retired persons. No neighbors live across front of house or across backyard canal. Neighborhood is very walking and biking friendly.

Palm Springs neighborhood is a one way in and out street which makes it very quiet. There is a single driveway long enough for 2 cars. Boat trailer parking is available in the vacant lot next door. Further instructions will be provided at check-in.

CLEANING
We hope to pride ourself in making our home safe and clean for our guests. Our expert cleaners impose a detailed process of disinfecting and sanitizing all linens and rooms after each guests stay. 🧹🧼 Our mattresses are also fully protected. Please let us know prior to your booking if you have concerns regarding personal allergies. 😊

PEST CONTROL
In addition, our home is professionally treated for pests on a quarterly basis and we can provide you with this updated certificate upon request. We cannot however guarantee you will not see a bug or insect inside the home during your stay as this is FLORIDA! 😊. We use aggressive pest control but with our vast wildlife critters can still find their way inside. Keep doors and windows closed when not in use. Our neighborhood is often sprayed for mosquitoes and noseeums, but bring mosquito spray in case you need it.

CAMERAS
Motion sensor recording devices are set up in 2 places on the property. One is by the front door/driveway and the other is on the back of the house facing the backyard and deck. These help ensure all house rules are kept and your safety is made a priority.

SAFETY
There is one step to get into the house, a step over onto the deck through the backdoor and a step off the deck onto the backyard.
In the bathroom, guests will need to make a high step into the tub/shower and a big step down out of the shower. A grab bar, shower treads and bath mat are all provided to make the transition as safe as possible.
The seawall and canal areas of the backyard are not recommended for children to be left in unsupervised. These are potentially dangerous areas due to the height of the seawall and unforeseen wildlife. Never leave children alone outside.

ACTIVITIES
We will provide recommendations to restaurants, outdoor activities, places to shop and visit before arrival if requested. Otherwise, our "guidebook" is available to you on the listing for you to review anytime!⛱️ 🍽️ 🤿
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vicki Duncan

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Retro Retreat-Waterfront,Kayaks,Boatslip,bikes,grill Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
This place made our week. There was so much to do within 30 minutes drive. Grocery was close. The canal was fun to kayak in. Will def stay again next year
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosvic S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and easy weekday getaway
My friends and I stayed a couple days and we enjoyed the space. We kayaked to the springs (about a 30 minute journey), grilled, and came back to a quiet and clean home. Nicely decorated and accommodating. We had everything we needed to cook some tasty meals, and our host was easy to reach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal River Getaway
Enjoyed our stay and property was great. Neighborhood was quiet and easy to find. Enjoyed a fishing charter and played golf at the Plantation Course. Visited shops and several restaurants. Our host, Vicki was available to answer any questions. Home was comfy yard area was pleasant. Canal was a little low so we didn't get to use the kayaks. Overall we had great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R., CAMILLUS, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and perfect location for the area!
What a cute place! You thought of everything! We were sad to leave and hope to be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Choose wisely and stay here!
What a great rental property! Cute and comfortable with everything one could need for an enjoyable stay. Comfortable bed, fully stocked kitchen, fast internet, and lovely outdoor space. We took the kayak out into the bay and explored a few canals (it was pretty windy so we stayed closer to home.) We got to swim with the manatees (bucket list item accomplished!) and had a great time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal River Scalloping Weekend
The property feels brand new! It's clean, well furnished, well appointed, and in a fantastic location. We spent a day kayaking to 3-Sister's Spring (from the backyard of the proprety) and a day scalloping. I highly reccommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

randi k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scalloping Family Vacation
My family was looking for a quiet place on the water with easy access to the scalloping grounds of crystal river! This place was perfect! It had everything we needed and more. It was so clean when we arrived. The boat slip fit our 21 ft sportsman boat perfect, with the empty lot for parking the trailer. The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had. My family enjoyed the kayaks they had onsite for our use. It was the perfect vacation! Only thing I would note if bringing a boat is that there are some big rocks in the canal and the tide does get quite low. Our boat was fine and we managed to work around the rocks by going slow and remembering where they were. Just something to be mindful of. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tiffany j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
We had just about everything we needed for a short girls trip. The kayaks were frequently used and we were able to kayak over to the Waterfront Social. The bedding was very comfortable as were the towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes und sehr sauberes Haus! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Kajaks sind echt super, wir haben eine tolle Tour zu den three Sisters gemacht. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Vicki hätten wir jederzeit kontaktieren können, was wir aber nicht mussten. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024