Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks

10.0

Outstanding(74 Reviews)

House in Crystal River, FL

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

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

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Crystal River, FL

Nearby attractions

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

13.8 mi

Sholom Park

42 mi

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

46.8 mi

Tuscawilla Park

56.8 mi

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Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks

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10.0

Outstanding(74 Reviews)

House in Crystal River, FL

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Crystal River, FL

Nearby attractions

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

13.8 mi

Sholom Park

42 mi

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

46.8 mi

Tuscawilla Park

56.8 mi

Reviews

10.0

Outstanding(74 Reviews)

8.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Jun 2024

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!

10.0

Jun 2024

Home was as described. We had 4 hour adults and a teenager and had plenty of room. Nice location and short drive to downtown Crystal River and Three Sisters Springs. Would recommend this property.

10.0

Jun 2024

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!

8.0

Apr 2024

I'm happy....I worked with Nancy and was able to drop some stuff off early so I had room in my car to pick up my family from the airport. The place was immaculate. We had problems logging into the internet and Nancy responded immediately...we were able to connect.

10.0

Mar 2024

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!

10.0

Mar 2024

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

10.0

Jan 2024

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.

10.0

Dec 2023

“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!

10.0

Nov 2023

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!

10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0

Jul 2023

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.

10.0

Mar 2023

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.

10.0

Mar 2023

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.

10.0

Feb 2023

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!!

10.0

Jan 2023

We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and being by the water was definitely a plus.

10.0

Jan 2023

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

10.0

Dec 2022

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!

10.0

Oct 2022

Property was great. Beautiful area.

10.0

Aug 2022

Great property and fully stocked. Upon entering it was obvious how clean the place was - this was true throughout all the rooms. Noticeably one of the cleanest vacation rentals we’ve stayed in. Location was great and my family loved being able to dock our boat out back and use with ease throughout our stay. Layout was perfect for our family of 4 and my kids loved being able to eat on the back porch. This is one I would definitely book again!!

10.0

Aug 2022

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!

8.0

Jun 2022

Very nice

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.

10.0

Jun 2022

Awesome house

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!!

10.0

May 2022

Peaceful stay

Peaceful stay

The house is great and has everything to make tour stay easy. The kayaks are really a plus to discover the river

10.0

Apr 2022

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

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

Everything went very smoothly.

10.0

Apr 2022

Swim with manatees

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.

10.0

Mar 2022

FANTASTIC!

FANTASTIC!

This vacation home exceeded all of my expectations! It was immaculate, had everything we needed to make our stay thoughtless and enjoyable. The home is off the beaten path, so no high traffic areas, minimal traffic and very quiet. I puked definitely book this rental again and again…AND recommend it to anyone. *Immaculate *Affordable *Quiet *Did not feel like a rental AT ALL ****PERFECT rental for any and everyone.

10.0

Mar 2022

Amazing trip to florida💜

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 💜🤗

10.0

Jan 2022

Very Nice!

Very Nice!

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

10.0

Jan 2022

Always Great!!!

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!!

10.0

Sep 2021

Another Great Stay

Another Great Stay

We have stayed at this property twice now and we just love it. Great location for Scalloping and a great house to stay with our friends for the long weekend

8.0

Aug 2021

Amazing house

Amazing house

Super well located, we love it

10.0

Aug 2021

Perfect in every way!

Perfect in every way!

This whole week has been a fantastic experience. The property managers knew it was our anniversary and they had a bottle of champagne with a few nice little treats waiting for us upon check in. The house was very clean and is well equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the sitting on the back porch every night and watching the storms roll in. We ate at many of the yummy local restaurants. The boat dock and fish cleaning stand came in handy after a great day of fishing. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

10.0

Aug 2021

Perfect House For Fishing

Perfect House For Fishing

Great house! Very clean, great dock, perfect place to bring your boat! Deep water canal and close to everything by boat and car!! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!!

10.0

Aug 2021

Excellent place

Excellent place

This property was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The dock was convenient and in good shape. We hope to go back next year!

10.0

Aug 2021

Perfect Place to bring your boat!

Perfect Place to bring your boat!

Wonderful place! It was very clean and very tastefully decorated! Quiet neighborhood, great floating dock with a nice deep canal and easy access to Kings Bay and the Gulf of Mexico! Location is perfect and close to restaurants by boat or by car!

5.0

Jul 2021

Just checked out today and I miss it already. We really enjoyed sitting on the screened porch with our morning coffee. It was so quiet and serene. We definitely put the tandem kayaks to good use exploring the canals. On 2 occasions, just before dusk, we spotted manatee right at our dock! One was even a mama & calf. Also saw two small gators that were pretty cool to see up close. We honestly had everything we needed. I especially appreciated not having to pack linens and towels, as well as the availability of the washer and dryer. The walk-in shower and king sized bed in the master bedroom were super nice as well. We were extra surprised to learn we had use of the garage, as well. Overall, communication was exceptional with the owner. This was a great spot for our little family . Side notes if you venture into town to shop, check out Anchored Souls and Glass Werks for beautiful artsy pieces. Salty Girls and All About Nature were fun stops as well. Be sure to check out Seafood Seller & Cafe for dinner. Go early or prepare for a wait (which would be worth it) as it came highly recommended and was quite popular.

10.0

Jul 2021

Home away from home

Home away from home

10.0

Jun 2021

Awesome Stay

Awesome Stay

Definitely would stay here again. Close to everything we need. 10 to 15 minutes to the Gulf of Mexico. Nancy was great giving us information. Thank you Tammy

10.0

Jun 2021

Awesome Stay

Awesome Stay

We had a great time at live bait. We have been coming to Crystal River for many years. I would definitely stay there again. It was clean well maintained and I love how close it is to the gulf and the springs. We had plenty of room for 6 people.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Crystal River?

The average price for a rental in Crystal River is $344 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks

House in Crystal River, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Crystal River, FL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Crystal River?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Canalside Crystal River Home w/ Dock & Kayaks?

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