With a stay at this vacation home in Crystal River (Dixie Shores), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Fort Island Trail Park.
Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
Hunter Spring Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
Fort Island Gulf Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 108 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
RaceTrac - 9 min drive
Cody's Original Roadhouse - 9 min drive
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - 10 min drive
Denny's - 13 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.
Estuary Oasis
Bring the family to your own estuary oasis with a fenced in yard. Bring your boat to tie up to the dock or just launch the provided kayaks. Catch fish in your backyard. Lounge in a hammock or Netflix and chill. Enjoy delicious local restaurants that feature the freshest seafood, or catch and grill your own fish or scallops. We love our guests and hope you have a magical time here at our estuary oasis. This is a Coastal styled Estuary Oasis, minutes from scallop grounds or manatee swims. Enjoy the sunrise while sipping on provided coffee or tea and the sunset with your favorite drink in hand. You have access to the main floor. Master bath has a double slipper soaking tub. Feel free to use kayaks and bikes. There is a keurig and teapot available. Home features a 65 inch smart tv, just log in to your favorite streaming account and chill. We are just a text or phone call away, your on call concierge. Jason 352-304-7782 Elizabeth 352-566-0324 Fort Island Beach is 8 miles away. 3 sisters springs, and manatee viewing is 4 miles away. Hunter Springs Park is 4.7 miles away The closest boat ramp is 3.9 miles away you can put your boat in there to get to our property. Fort Island Beach is 8 miles away. There is a birding/hiking trail 1 mile away Golfing is 3.1 miles away 30 miles to Weekie Wachee springs, home of the mermaids. Personally owned vehicles, uber or lift is what I recommend The home is a stilt home so you have to go upstairs to access it. The main level has three bedrooms on the main floor and two full bathrooms. On the main level there is a spiral stairway that leads to a third level that has a loft/office area. There you will find a twin trundle bed with a pull out twin mattress under.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private hot tub and a Smart TV. The vacation home has a memory foam bed. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Private hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Farming classes
Kayak
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)
Deadbolt lock
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Bed sheets changed on request
Bicycles
Double-glazed windows
Farming classes
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally sourced food prioritized
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Property does not allow children
Some LED lighting used
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 2,400 square feet
Vegan dining options
Water dispenser
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please register ALL guest. Including Pet. We do have a $200 pet fee. Stay off of the owners boat. Do not tamper with the boat lift and its controls.
Put towels in the washer and run the load before you leave. Run dishwasher w/dirty dishes, it helps the cleaners prep for the next guest.
Leave the house as you found it. LOCK all glass doors before leaving. If pet damages occur you are responsible for cost repair/replacement.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: $200 pet fee applies.
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Estuary Oasis fish kayak view manatees scallop
Estuary Oasis, Fish, Kayak, View Manatees, Scallop Crystal River
Estuary Oasis Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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House was clean with everything you need for a great vacation in nature. Cool town and beautiful views from the house. Kayaks and fishing were very good.
This home is beautiful in a wonderful location. We had four couples stay in the house; it was very comfortable for all of us. The host was informative and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend this property!
We loved our stay here - the view and access to the water is wonderful. The kitchen was very well stocked and the hosts were very friendly and responsive. So nice to have kayaks available to use.
Great place to stay for our visit to see the manatees. Quick drive to all the locations we wished to visit, home was well stocked and beautifully decorated.
This home was perfect for our family getaway! Plenty of bedrooms (such comfortable beds) and space to spread out and come together to enjoy our week away. Plenty of nature and fun things to do in the area!
So clean, safe, comfortable, and picturesque. Hosts were immediately responsive when the directions in the app took us to the wrong address. Other than that, the stay was ideal. Beds were comfortable and everything we needed was furnished.
We had a great time at your property. Having the kayaks and being able to fish right off the deck was fantastic and kept everyone happy. The goats are great and provide everything.
We had a great time staying at this house. It was clean, well stocked with everything you would need, and the view is amazing. The host was very responsive. The Vrbo app led us to the wrong address about 10 minutes away, but the host quickly gave us the right one. We would definitely recommend this property.
I really enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. The house itself is very well laid out and the decor is wonderful. This home had everything we needed.We will be coming back!
The house was delightfully decorated and very clean. We enjoyed our stay and we hope to return in the future! The hosts were well organized , very pleasant and welcoming!
The property and house are beautiful, quiet, and well-maintained. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the kayaks and fishing with the beautiful view. It is close to all main attractions, shopping, and restaurants. Host was quick to respond when needed. Wonderful trip and thank you!
The house is great and location is beautiful and quiet. The house was spotless and had all that we needed. There were 6 adults, plenty of space! Would rent again when we return to the area!
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. House was perfect for our stay, we brought our own boat, was able to keep behind house, house was fully equipped. I would recommend- beautiful view from back porch. Quiet neighborhood.
This vacation home is very nice, clean, well appointed as advertised. Owner communication was excellent. It was perfect reunion spot for our multi-state family. Highly recommend! Plenty of great things to do in Crystal River too. Hope to stay there again in the future.