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Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view

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A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a side table with a lamp and a tissue box.
A modern outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a stone fire pit.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, and a view of a lake.
A view through a window of a backyard with a fire pit, chairs, and a lake.
A living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a wooden coffee table, and a beige sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Island Gulf Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crystal River

When you stay at this vacation home in Crystal River, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Crystal River Preserve State Park and Bear Island. .This vacation home is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Three Sisters Springs and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Charr Island.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 22 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 34 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬24 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.

Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view

Come experience the true beauty of Ozello, "Old Florida" nature including birds and dolphins! Waterfront access to the Gulf and Ozello Keys perfect for kayaks and paddle boards. Secluded lot for amazing sunsets with panoramic full windows in the living room and master suite. Three bedroom, two bath private home with outside screened porch and custom built firepit nestled in private backyard. Firewood included. The living room has a full sofa with two recliners and a love seat with two recliners to relax and enjoy the view. A Smoker/charcoal grill in a covered outdoor patio and full kitchen allows for relaxing meals at home. Property is a half mile from the public boat ramp on the same street which allows for fishing and easy access to the scalloping grounds. Two fishing kayaks and life preservers are provided. Additional kayaks are available for a nominal fee. Easy walk to lunch/dinner at Peck's Old Port Cove restaurant and close to Island Outpost Grill and Bar for amazing breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps 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 charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Please no loud music/noises after 10:00. This is a calm, residential neighborhood.

Please take care watching for children and pets while driving to the house.

Any break in house rules may result in additional fees assessed during stay. Smoking in the house will be an automatic assessment of $250 cleaning fee

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 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 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

Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!! Couldn’t be more pleased with our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! Great location to kayak fish. Host communications was A+.The place was perfect; light, cheerful and very welcoming. Super clean. Had everything we needed. Even on a non-fishable day we enjoyed being inside looking at the view from the windows, relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very pleasant! The property was very nice and clean. The views were great and the kayaks were a hit! Great stay at this vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a fun weekend at a perfect house with scenic views and very amenity needed to make our stay comfortable and memorable. The host was very accommodating and the home was super clean. We would love to stay here again and plan to soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place

Very quiet, easy to get to and great restaurants nearby. Planning on staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KR S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great, one week, stay in Ozello! The hosts of this home have thought through many things that make the stay special, including kayaks, large screened porch, beautiful fire pit area, comfy couches in the living room with a fabulous 'bird filled' view. Necessary equipment for cooking casual dinners, a charcoal grill, plenty of linens, and special places to walk to like the Peck's Old Port & the Community Park. Peaceful neighborhood and only a short drive to the busier, touristy areas in Crystal River.
View from the kayaks...
Herons hanging out at the Community Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay, amazing sunset views

Everything was great, sunset views were amazing. Great fishing in this area, launched kayak from backyard very easily. Definitely would stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay

This was a very nice place to stay - clean, accurate listing. Was a family weekend away and it was very nice. Will definitely book again for a longer stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

Very clean house and quiet area. Well worth the stay! Will stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot and nice stay

Loved the fire pit in the back because we had come weather. Also great spot to put kayaks in the back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Priscilla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great for bird watchers

Pleasant stay in spite of hurricane
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Fishing

Clean, quiet location. Fire pit is a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

We had a great time fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the fire pit under the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Really enjoyed my stay. Came to relax, and did just that. Good food nearby and water everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The views were amazing! Perfect place to unwind and relax. Hosts were very helpful and responsive. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

House and neighborhood were exactly as described. Had a wonderful stay would recommend for anyone looking to have a good vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Etta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manatee Bucket List

Perfect location and warm & cozy accommodations! Everything was just as stated!! Would stay there again in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scalloping Trip

We had a great time. This location was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

A peaceful location. Exactly as described. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

charlie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place is fantastic.

What a great location and house. Everything was great. The view was amazing. I have zero complaints and will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As described!

Beautiful backyard and the kayaks were fun! Bring bug spray! Restaurant that was recommended ended up being our favorite too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Loved our long weekend at this home. The views were amazing! We did a lot of fishing and birdwatching. The fire pit was great for the chilly weather. The home was very clean and cozy! Highly recommend this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

The property was well taken care of just like the last time we stayed. The community is great. Jan was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed! Thanks for sharing your property with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal River

Nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Excellent location for fishing Ozello Keys! Everything you need is included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022