Entire home

Luxury Gulf Access Retreat | Gym | Crystal River

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Luxury Gulf Access Retreat | Gym | Crystal River

A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, gold handles, and pendant lighting.
Property video
A room with a white door, a window with blinds, a beige armchair, and a small table with a plant.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a double oven, and a large island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, ceiling fan, window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

View in a map
Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Crystal River

With a stay at this vacation home in Crystal River (Crystal Shores), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Fort Island Trail Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort.

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬9 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.

Luxury Gulf Access Retreat | Gym | Crystal River

Welcome to Blue Heron House, a beautifully designed canal-front retreat with direct access to Crystal River. Perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, scalloping, and manatee adventures, this coastal getaway features a gourmet kitchen, spa-inspired bathrooms, luxury bedding, private fitness room, Smart TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Just minutes from Three Sisters Springs, Kings Bay, restaurants, and shopping—your perfect Nature Coast escape awaits.


Welcome to Blue Heron House, a beautifully designed canal-front retreat offering direct access to Crystal River. Whether you`re here to swim with the manatees, spend the day scalloping, explore the springs by kayak, or simply relax with family and friends, this thoughtfully appointed home provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable Florida getaway.

Boats can be launched at the Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp, located approximately 2 miles from the home. From there, you can easily navigate to the property and secure your boat to the floating dock during your stay. Blue Heron House offers direct canal access to Crystal River, which leads to the Gulf of America approximately 7 miles down the river. There is plenty of space onsite for trailer parking.

Note: Please use caution during low tide. Water levels in the canal can drop significantly depending on the tide cycle, which may make navigation difficult for some vessels. We recommend checking local tide charts before planning your boating activities and proceeding slowly, especially when entering or leaving the canal.

The Space:
This spacious waterfront home comfortably accommodates families and groups with
an open floor plan designed for entertaining and beautifully appointed bedrooms.

Guests Love:
-Direct canal access to Crystal River leading to the Gulf
-Minutes from Three Sisters Springs and Kings Bay
-Private fitness room
-Professionally designed coastal interiors
-Fully equipped gourmet kitchen
-Large dining area for family meals
-Comfortable living room with Smart TV
-Premium mattresses and linens
-Spa-inspired bathrooms
-Wi-Fi throughout the home
-Onsite boat docking
-Outdoor fish cleaning table
-Kayaks and paddle board onsite for guest use

Waterfront Living:
One of Blue Heron House`s best features is its location on a peaceful canal with direct access to Crystal River.
Bring your boat, paddleboard, or kayak and spend your days exploring Kings Bay, the crystal-clear springs, waterfront restaurants, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Perfect for:
-Swimming with manatees
-Scalloping
-Fishing
-Boating
-Paddleboarding
-Kayaking
-Sunset cruises

Kitchen:
The fully stocked kitchen includes everything needed to prepare meals for your group, featuring:
-13` Oversized island with seating
-Full-size refrigerator
-Oven and cooktop
-Microwave
-Dishwasher
-Coffee station
-Cookware, bakeware, dishes, and serving pieces
Whether you`re cooking breakfast before heading to the springs or enjoying a family dinner after a day on the water, you`ll have everything you need.

Bedrooms:
Every bedroom has been thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind and includes:
-Premium mattresses and bedding
-Smart TVs (not in twin bed or bunk room)
-Coastal-inspired décor
-Plenty of storage
Wake up refreshed and ready for another day of adventure.

Fitness Room:
Stay active without leaving the house. The dedicated workout room includes:
-Elliptical trainer
-Dumbbells
-Yoga mat
-Smart TV
-Fresh workout towels

Nearby Attractions:
Blue Heron House is conveniently located near:
-Three Sisters Springs
-Kings Bay
-Hunter Springs Park
-Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
-Waterfront restaurants
-Boat rentals
-Swim-with-the-manatee tours
-Scalloping charters
-Fishing guides
-Shopping and local boutiques

Perfect For:
-Family vacations
-Multi-family getaways
-Couples traveling together
-Boating enthusiasts
-Scalloping trips
-Fishing adventures
-Kayakers and paddleboarders
-Divers
-Nature lovers
-Extended stays

Why You`ll Love Blue Heron House:
Blue Heron House combines luxury finishes, a relaxing coastal atmosphere, and one of Crystal River`s greatest advantages—direct canal access to Crystal River—to create a vacation experience you`ll want to return to year after year.

From early morning coffee by the water to evenings spent sharing stories after a day exploring the springs, every detail has been designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and make lasting memories.

As a newly listed home, we`re continually adding new amenities and thoughtful touches to enhance the guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you and can`t wait for you to enjoy everything Blue Heron House has to offer!

Message us through AirBNB messenger
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. 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 onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Scuba diving 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
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 and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Before leaving, please: ✓ Load dirty dishes and start the dishwasher ✓ Place used towels in the center of the bathroom ✓ Place used bed linens in the laundry room
✓ Take trash to the outside bins. If you are checking out on a Wednesday or Sunday, please roll the large trash can to the road. Pick up day is Thursday and Monday. Turn off lights
✓ Lock all doors ✓ Make sure all windows are closed ✓ Message us once you've departed Safe travels!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

584595

Luxury Gulf Access Retreat | Gym | Crystal River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We chose this property in Crystal River to celebrate my wife's birthday with a few family members. The home was absolutely beautiful and had plenty of room for our group of 8. It was actually roomier than the VRBO photos showed. The 2 ensuites made it even better. The dock provided easy access to the canal for paddleboarding. From the property it was a short paddle through the canal to Kings Bay, then over to 3 sisters springs. Our host, Danielle, was great! She kept us up to date in advance of our trip and answered my call when I had a minor question about the door code. I would recommend this property to anyone. We will definitely book here again when we return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026