Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks

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December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Crystal River, Florida

Crystal River Watersports Marina
16 min walk
Crystal River Preserve State Park
18 min walk
Denny's
18 min walk
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
53 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Crystal River Watersports Marina. Free WiFi in public areas is available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi in some public areas
Just a 2-minute drive from Crystal River Watersports Marina and a few minutes from Crystal River Preserve State Park

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking includes off-street options
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Dock

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

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
Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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 are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Andi C.

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great huuse

Very pleased with the house and location

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darlene S.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tracy S.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Get A Away

Thanks for a great time. House perfect for our needs.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Terri B.

26 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Diane E.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Caroline M.

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

catherine a.

4 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kirsten S.

16 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We enjoyed the house. It’s very clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., Utah

20 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Eddie D.

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

Property was great. Beautiful area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Richmond, KY

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Kerri R.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amanda L.

4 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

6 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The house had everything we needed and more. Loved the welcome basket.

Everything went very smoothly.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

1 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Swim with manatees

Booked this rental when we came to Crystal River to swim with the manatees. 3 adults and 1 teenager. Place was clean and decently stocked. A thoughtful welcome basket was on the counter with a bottle of wine, chocolate bar and bag of coffee. Outdoor area was divine. Very peaceful. Quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee T.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing trip to florida💜

This house and Florida experience was amazing! Truly could have stayed here for another week, ok, let’s be honest, another month! Perfect house for a family, girl trip, or gathering! The home was beautifully decorated, all accessories you will need to prepare home meals, and all 3 bedrooms were perfect. BBQ on the back porch overlooking the water was epic! The location was perfect, quiet neighborhood , and at the end of a court. Plus the trail network was close for running or early morning photography. February was perfect weather for us all! Recommend swimming with the manatees and jet boat ride in Crystal River! Amazing!!! Thank you for this home and memory 💜🤗

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricky S., Somerville, USA

7 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

Very clean house in a great location for fishing, kayaking & outdoors.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

1 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Great!!!

We visit Crystal River often and love staying here. It is close to everything and is always clean and very well appointed. . Love drinking coffee every morning on the back porch. We will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021