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Interior
Property grounds
Fireplace
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • The Suncoast Keys
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Crystal River

Seaside stay .At this Crystal River cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve and 3 miles (5 km) of Paradise Island. Pipe Island and Bear Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 22 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 32 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Wallace's at the Greenhouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Marguerita Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Florida Cracker Monkey Bar - ‬28 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.

Quick access to the Gulf Of Mexico! Great Fishing! Kayaks & Canoes Available!

A couple acres nestled in the Mangroves and Palms amidst the Ozello Keys! Reach the Gulf and some of the best fishing 🐟in minutes! Enjoying the evening watching the sky change colors around the fire 🔥 as the sun goes down! Dark sky great for gazing at night. 🌅 This cottage includes a small boat launch, a canal around 3 quarters of the property, 2 kayaks (a singular and a double), 2 canoes, fishing poles, reading materials, several board games, bumper pool, and poker table with playing cards. There is a television in the living room and each bedroom with Roku streaming and Netflix included. The kitchen has an convection/oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, Keurig coffee maker, blender, toaster and griddle, etc. Outdoor cooking is available with our smoker/grill. Laundry room with washer and dryer. Clean your catch at the cleaning station by the canal on the property. Local bait shops and several Delicious Waterfront Restaurants within 2.5 miles. Nearby activities include fishing, boating, scalloping, swimming with the manatees, kayaking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, marina, snorkeling, scalloping, air boat tours, golfing, shopping, Homosassa Wildlife Park, and more.

Property manager

Clara Sumlin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Quick access to the Gulf Of Mexico! Great Fishing! Kayaks & Canoes Available! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top Notch Ammenities!

This property comes with everything you could want in a secluded, quiet vacation property with room to breathe. The owners have thought of, and provided, just about anything you could want. The kayaks/canoes are top quality. Fishing rod and all equipment provided, including an anchor. Great air conditioning. The private dock on the canal is a lovely spot to birdwatch or just watch nature pass by and fish. Kitchen is stocked with TONS of equipment/extras. The complimentary sunscreen/bug spray was HUGE to get us by before we were able to buy some of our own, since we couldn't bring our own on the flight. Very prompt response from the owner when I had a very small issue that was no fault of theirs or the property, which occurred late in the evening. Kindly helped us resolve it in less than a minute. We enjoyed the space for a couple's get away and it was wonderful, but there was plenty more room. I could imagine this to be a wonderful place for a friends getaway or double couples retreat! The game room and its MANY games leaves *so much room for activities!* TDLR: Nature, kayaking, birding, and fishing enthusiasts: If you want a beautiful, quiet, secluded, and comfortable property that is thoughtfully and totally stocked with amenities, this clean spot is the one for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Lebanon maine

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream vacation

Wow where to begin. This place is very private. Exceptionally clean. Has all the supplies you need and ones you didn’t know you needed. The place is just beautiful. Everything is high quality from the kitchen appliances to the kayaks. The birds sang a symphony every morning for me. There is a nice place to sit and have a fire in the fire pit. At the point there is excellent fishing a hungry spot for catching fish. We caught red fish and catfish and they were all keepers. We cooked up the 2 redfish and they are really good eating. She even has crab traps to try. You can kayak to your heart’s content. There is so many places to explore right there at the place. She has great cellphones reception and big tv’s to watch with free Netflix and lots more. The airconditioner worked great. This place is the best place we have stayed in a verbo also the best area as well. She has 2 beds one is softer than the other so which ever you like she has it. Great communication and keeping us informed. Really easy to find the place. My only suggestion is you must try to go to silver springs through discovery kayak. We saw monkeys manatees alligators and lots of birds. That was awesome. Wouldn’t recommend the airport trip we took definitely not worth the money at all. We will be back next year and hopefully every year back to this place and stay here. We just loved it here so much. It was very hard for us to leave to do an excursion because there was so much to do here with the fishing and lots.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Getaway

Awesome long weekend getaway. No issues whatsoever with any part of our trip, from communication to the property itself. Even better in person than in pictures. Very clean, great amenities and plenty of things to do in the area. Looking forward to visiting again. Thank you guys for having us. Hands down 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice private fish camp

Lots of outdoor spaces to utilize, nice place and well outfitted
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little property in ozello

We were looking for a quiet get away for a few days and the Driftwood Cottage was the perfect pick. Clara was very quick to respond to my messages. The property was clean and everything we needed. A hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranae M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Refreshing retreat

This was such a nice quiet hideaway after our busy weekend at the beach. Clara was very thoughtful and provided all things needed to enjoy the wonderful nature that crystal river offers. The house was beautifully decorated and clean. The kayaks and canoes were easily accessible with a private boat launch. The dock was used by the kiddos to cast a fishing line. Our youngest had a blast catching crabs and lizards. We didnt see any gators, but at night we could hear all the nature come to life. The busy city and beaches can be overstimulating, so this was a nice pause before we continued our adventures in Orlando. We hope to return in the near future and highly recommend this destination to those looking for the old Florida style feels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home and lots of things to do

The house was fantastic. It had wonderful amenities like kayaks and canoes. They also had a bumper pool table and ring catch that the boys enjoyed. It was a perfect spot for us. The home was very well-kept and super clean. We will absolutely be coming back. Trip gets an A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful location

Great place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Fishing Cottage

This property is private, serene, and offers convenient access to surrounding fishing. Our 14’ jon boat was a bit too big for the on property launch, but navigated the canals with ease. We launched at the nearby public boat ramp and moored to the dock at the property during our stay. The home was very comfortable and I particularly appreciated the well equipped kitchen. Thank you for creating the perfect space for a our weekend birthday getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The listing is as advertised!! Host was always very prompt with responses. Beautiful property and wonderful location. Kids loved kayaking the canals and fishing. Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay again

Really nice and secluded place. Everything was clean and finding the property was easy. Plenty of room for boat and trailer on the property. The “boat launch” is for smaller boats or canoes, not a big deal cause there are several boat ramps close by I had a 18 foot jon boat that navigated the canal fine you might have trouble with boats over 21 foot getting to the dock as the canal is very narrow. Over all very happy with our stay and definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

We totally enjoyed this property for 6 days and it was so fun and relaxing. We kayaked every day right from the boat ramp located on the property. Access to the water was extremely easy. We loved the wooden swing located onsite with a wonderful view of the waterways. The outdoor shower was a dream. The house was extremely clean and the televisions were huge. The Hosts provided so many helpful items to make our vacation enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

house stay

everything was fine
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

It was exactly what we were hoping for. The past couple of years we had been staying at another place, only a few blocks away. But, the host for whatever reason would not put in a sufficient air conditioner. So we wrote that place off, but still wanted to stay in the area. This place was perfect. We basically just go fishing everyday so some of the things I look for and need are different than most. Air conditioning was great. Three units. They have multiple exterior outlets…that work. Two outsides hoses that were both high quality. Plenty of parking and it was pretty easy to turn around in there with the boat hooked up. Accurate listing, honest host, easy communication. We love the fishing down there and we have a new place to stay. Steve
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Nice place to stay and it met our needs. The host was very responsive and upfront. Would definitely consider again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural fishing get away

This place was perfect for us as we are not theme park people. We wanted to take our 7 yr old Grandson on a fishing trip and this was perfect as boats and paddles were provided. The property extends to a point at an inlet where fish seem to congregate. We caught red drum, mangrove snapper, catfish, and a flounder without trying very hard. The house was very cozy and accommodating with a television in each room. I was happy to see a full size coffee maker as well as a one cup. Plenty of dishes etc. We basically had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Homasassa Wildlife refuge was a nice day trip also, and we enjoyed the beach at Fort Island on another day. Wonderful area off the beaten path.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great property with great outdoor activities for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jud C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet time away from a busy life.

This is our second visit to this lovely town and home. This home has everything you need. They make it feel like a home away from home. When you enter the property you feel like you have come to your own little island away from everyone. We appreciate the coffee bar and the fire pit. We also loved our own boat entrance to explore the water and fishing. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ricky s., Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be back soon!

Awesome property with a cool host. Everyone in the neighborhood is also really friendly. All the good reviews were spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place

The property is well thought out. There were multiple out side seating options and a fish cleaning area. The peninsula with the swing was fantastic! Our kids loved the game room and the gift basket.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Oasis on Nature Coast

This is the real Florida: mature trees, mangroves, abundant wildlife. We loved the ability to access to launch one of the well maintained canoes or kayaks. Clara has created several outdoor sitting areas on her 1.5 acre property to relax and observe. The house is sparkling clean, cleanest rental we have ever stayed in and well stocked. Every room is very cozy, including the bed. Clara really paid attention to every detail making our stay both easy and comfortable. Clara is a wonderful host and most responsive. Would love to stay again but longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We enjoyed our time at this beautiful property! It was very clean and stocked with all the necessities (and then some!) My son enjoyed fishing off the dock and my daughter and I enjoyed kayaking in the canal. The only reason I removed a star for the accuracy of listing was because it had a hot tub in the original listing however apparently this was a VBRO error and there in fact was not a hot tub on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place

This place was perfect stay for are long days on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay!

Very clean, lots to do, beautiful place! Easy communication with the owners. Can't say enough good things about this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie & Stacy R., Winter haven

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Clean Two Day Getaway

We were invited by local friends to go scalloping but needed a place to stay due to the large group. We booked this property not knowing the Ozello area, what a great quite clean, and cozy property. We definitely recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023