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Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf

Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf

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View on Crystal River looking North.
Waterfront and dock
Deck fun!
Outdoor dining
Couches feature three recliners.  View of water from inside the home.

Overview of Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Popular LocationThree Sisters Springs13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrystal River Watersports Marina15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrystal River Archaeological State Park18 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf

Admire Crystal River from elevated porch area in this private stilt home. Feel like you are on the water even from inside...windows offer lovely vistas from the great room and kitchen! Enjoy light flooring and nautical decor with all the amenities, internet and entertainment center. Downstairs is a screened area for grilling which overlooks the dock and cleaning station.

Please do not encroach on neighboring property or dock. Our neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. Room to park cars and boat trailer on the grass DIRECTLY across from our home. Dock accommodates motor or sailboat....wide deep canal. Boat ramp is about a mile past our entrance and takes only 6 minutes to drive your boat around to the dock. Home is about five houses from mouth of river on the west side. I am told that the latitude is 28.90281 and longitude is -82.62089800000001; however I don't have any idea if that is correct! But I do know that you will love the location, 2835 N Seneca Pointe.

Some tour boat operators will pick you up at our dock. One is at FloridaFishingAdventures.com 352-601/1963. We have a fishing guide residing on our canal. Socrates is popular and should be booked in advance at 352/895-9502. Other operators/guides are available if you look on the internet. Holiday weekends are a three night minimum. 2025 Winter months available: Jan 1 - 31, February 1 - 28. $4200 a month, $150 cleaning fee. There is an 11% tax. Message me and I will send you he special offer to reflect those figures.

We leave recreation equipment in the screen room downstairs and expect you to be respectful REPLACING our things free of damage and mud. Boat and Kayak users need to tie up at dock to accommodate the two ft. tide change.

Our kayaks, life vests and bicycles need to be replaced AS THEY WERE FOUND. Do NOT leave kayaks in the sun. They will warp. For boats, we recommend a spring line to keep boats from sliding under dock or there may be a damage to the boats and/or to the dock!

After staying in many vacation homes ourselves, we can say confidently that our home is above-average in all ways! We ask that you treat all furnishings with respect. Please supervise children and do not allow them to pull the tags off the Beanie Baby collection. The collection is for children five years and up.

We are hoping to add a small separate efficiency room on the north side of the property, mostly for our use. We are in the early planning stages. It would only share the stairway to a separate entrance. ...not connected or part of the main home. This room is not included in the rate quoted but could possibly be added later. It takes a LONG time for any building approval in Citrus County, Florida.

Scalloping Regulations in the Crystal River area: 2 gallons per person (10 gallons max per boat) or 1 pint of scallops shucked per person (1/2 gallon max per boat). It is illegal to dump scallop shells in the canal. Open Gulf water, it's ok. Our season usually begins July 1st and runs through September 24th. Check updates on season dates for Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida.

Property manager

Dixie Fechtel
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on the upstairs porch only.
DO NOT TRESPASS on neighbors seawall or property. Park only in driveway, our property or DIRECTLY across the street on the grass.
Winter months Cancellation Policy: If Guest wishes to cancel the reservation, the deposit will be refunded as follows: 50% if cancelled 120 days...
..prior to the Check-in Date. No refund after 120 days. If owner wishes to cancel reservation, owner must do so prior to 60 days of occupancy

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive
  • Hunter Spring Park - 12 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 13 min drive
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 15 min drive
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Coney Island - 11 min drive
  • Seafood Seller & Cafe - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront location! Halfway between downtown and the Gulf located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. Spice Key is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host, great property!
Dixie was very responsive and accommodating after our previous booking at another place was cancelled as we were pulling into town. She let us check in early and even offered late check out as we were leaving. Rental was exactly as described!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
This house has it all. There isn’t anything that Dixie didn’t think of to have in the house. The house was very clean and had an excellent view. All of the neighbors were friendly. The dock was great for having our boat in the water for the duration of our stay. We will definitely be back again!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scalloping
Had such a blast! House is perfectly Quaint to give you that original Florida feel! Wonderful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and we will definitely be back! The house was spotless, had everything we needed (and more), and is in such a great location. Dixie communicates everything so well and there are little instructions for everything you need throughout the house. Truly a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
It was a nice property. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dixie Fechtel

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Owners are lifetime Florida residents, University of Florida Gators with two U of FL graduate daughters and 19 Gator Grads in the family. Since 2003 this has been a weekend home. Presently, one daughter is employed by Enterprise Florida, attracting businesses to move to Florida, and the other one has a fashion site YLLWthelabel.com. Find your fun vacation attire there!

Why they chose this property

You can book this private home for the price of a condo! Memories are made here! This is a fun and peaceful place for a couple or a family. Canal on one side with river view, and wildlife preserve on the other side.
Perfect location for scalloping,... + fishing, kayaking, swimming near manatees, and water activities. See Scallop season at:
http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bay-scallops/

Sleeps 5 comfortably, and best suited for a couple or family. The second bedroom is small as seen in photo.
Bedroom 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2 Bunk beds plus single bed. Small room.
Bath 1 in master suite, has shower, toilet and Jacuzzi tub.
Bath 2 toilet, vanity and shower plus washer and dryer
Also, downstairs outside shower in screened room.
Living room has cable tv. Master bedroom has small tv. Downstairs features grilling area and eating tables/chairs. Small bedroom has VHS tape player with tones of tapes for the kiddos pleasure!

What makes this property unique

Drink your coffee viewing morning sunrise from the porch. Use umbrella as sun rises over the horizon. Sun is behind the house in late afternoon. Large covered grilling area downstairs is great for hanging out near the waterfront! Owner loves to help guests enjoy their stay!

Some tour boat operators will pick you up at our dock. One is at FloridaFishingAdventures.com 352-601/1963

Fishing Guide, Soc, lives on our canal. 352/895-9502.



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