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Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks

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Dining
Marina
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks

At this Crystal River vacation rental, life is good and the living is easy! 'Live Bait' is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that boasts over 1,700 square feet of living space with an unbeatable screened patio right by the canal. Enjoy access to a boat dock, kayaks, and more! It's the perfect spot for friends and family looking to get away for a while. Whether you're here to fish, search for manatees, explore nearby state parks, or lounge by Hunter Springs Park’s beach, 'Live Bait' is the place to be!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Views | Boat/Trailer Parking | Near Fishing Charters | 3 Mi to Beach | Pet Fee w/ Fee

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened patio, outdoor dining area, gas grill, water views, boat dock (20’ wide), 2 single kayaks, tandem kayak, front porch w/ lounge seating
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, open layout, 6-person dining table, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, stainless steel appliances
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heat, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, keyless entry
SUITABILITY: 3 exterior steps to enter
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Crystal River Archaeological State Park (1 mile), Crystal River (2 miles), Crystal River Preserve State Park (2 miles), Crystal River Fishing Company (2 miles), Kings Bay Park (3 miles), Fort Island Trail Park (9 miles)
SUN & SAND: Hunter Springs Park (3 miles), Fort Island Beach (13 miles)
WILDLIFE VIEWING: Three Sisters Springs (4 miles), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (5 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Tampa (85 miles), Orlando (89 miles)
AIRPORTS: Ocala International Airport (38 miles), Gainesville Regional Airport (66 miles), Tampa International Airport (79 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 3 exterior steps to enter

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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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New! Crystal River Home w/ Dock Kayaks Bikes!
Spacious & Hip Crystal River Home W/dock & Kayaks! Crystal River

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal River, Florida

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks located?

Located in Indian Waters, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River Watersports Marina, Crystal River Preserve State Park, and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins. Crystal River Archaeological State Park is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We brought a pontoon boat and tied up on the dock. There was enough room for 2 vehicles in the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Location
Nice area, great for boaters as it’s right on a canal. A bit far to kayak to the springs. Great state parks close by. Lots of great seafood in the area. The Crab Plant is a market or restaurant. The home is comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
We enjoyed the house. It’s very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean house with everything you need
My family of 6 loved this house! It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed! My family enjoyed the use of the kayaks and the convenience of being near so many springs and parks! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get A Away
Thanks for a great time. House perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in great location
We spent a week visiting family in Crystal River over the holidays. This home is very well located in town on a very quiet cul de sac. The three bedrooms were perfect for our family, and we appreciated the convenience of a well stocked kitchen, washer/dryer and kayaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
My family and I stayed here for 3 nights. Very clean and comfortable. The home is very well stocked. We even saw a dolphin in the canal!! Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a great getaway!
This house was perfect for us. Just me and my 2 adult daughters. It’s close to all the restaurants, shopping, manatee tours and the archeological park. Very clean and the fun decorations made us feel like we were in a unique resort. We had an awesome time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay!
“Live Bait” is a beautiful home, tastefully decorated, and with plenty of room for us and our 2 grown sons to relax. We prepared several meals in the spacious kitchen, which had everything we needed. The gas grill was a bonus, and we enjoyed one meal on the rear screened porch. We were just a short drive from downtown Crystal River. We loved spending our Christmas here!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Vacay
I travel a lot and have stayed in many rentals. This by far was one of my favorites. It was super clean and has a very accurate property description. Me and my kids fell in love with this house, the extremely quiet neighborhood, and the small town. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scalloping 2023 opener
Great location. House was great for (3) couples as each had their own bedroom. Not a bad run to the scalloping grounds. Property manager very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendal B., Mount Pleasant, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crystal River Weekend
What a wonderful weekend we had at The Hip Crystal River Home. The house was extremely comfortable with ample amenities and access to all the best parts of Crystal River. The canal, boat dock, and access to deep water was a huge plus. We highly recommend The Hip Crystal River Home and will be back ourselves on our next trip to the area. Can’t speak highly enough about our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Very clean, decor is fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Three couples, plenty of room. We have a 25' boat with a T-Top and had no trouble docking or getting to the scalloping grounds, the bridge going over was high enough to accommodate our boat. The house was well equipped from trash bags, soap, towels, toilet paper, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

anthony

Live Bait review
I'm happy....I worked with Nancy and was able to drop some stuff off early so I had room in my car to pick up my family from the airport. The place was immaculate. We had problems logging into the internet and Nancy responded immediately...we were able to connect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and clean
The house was very very clean (and I'm picky). The location is good, the neighborhood is quiet. The 2 reasons I booked there: the kayaks and the cleanliness approval reviews: none disappointed. It was lovely to have the kayaks on hand (fully equipped) to explore the water. We did see manatees on both outings. I just wished the enclosed patio had better seating (like a sofa of sorts) to be able to relax, read or watch the water. The rest of the house was perfect for our family (2 teenagers). Thank you. We would come again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kerri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
The inside is very nice, the outside could use a little more attention . There were a lot of weeds in all of the pavers and made it seem sloppy . The cable equipment did not work and we went a few days without tv ( only 1 in entire house) I did contact the property manager and she did everything she could to help us even to buy a new tv but it was not needed because we just needed to reboot the cable box. It happens every time you shut off the tv so a bit annoying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great huuse
Very pleased with the house and location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great Family Fun Vacation Place
Cozy clean home. Great location. Family had fun. Ice maker did not work well, so be sure to bring lots of ice. Stairs have high steps, home could use hand rails. All in and all nice home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn’t want to leave!
We absolutely loved the property! We wish we would have booked the stay for a longer period of time. The house was beautiful. Everything was clean. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Crystal River
Home was as described. We had 4 hour adults and a teenager and had plenty of room. Nice location and short drive to downtown Crystal River and Three Sisters Springs. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gena

Great House
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and being by the water was definitely a plus.

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Property was great. Beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Perfect Stay
Great property and fully stocked. Upon entering it was obvious how clean the place was - this was true throughout all the rooms. Noticeably one of the cleanest vacation rentals we’ve stayed in. Location was great and my family loved being able to dock our boat out back and use with ease throughout our stay. Layout was perfect for our family of 4 and my kids loved being able to eat on the back porch. This is one I would definitely book again!!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Richmond, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Clean!
This was perfectly as advertised. So clean and had everything you could possibly need! We will likely be back because it was so nice! We kept our boat in the water all week and the dock was great and only took a few minutes to get out to the ocean to go scalloping!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
The house is very well laid out and spacious. It was relaxing and we loved seeing the manatees swim through the canal and we enjoyed fishing off the dock. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022