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Outdoor dining
Sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Keystone Heights, FL
  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    12 min drive
  • Gold Head Branch State Park
    12 min drive
  • Santa Fe Lake
    14 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    39 min drive

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About the area

Keystone Heights

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Santa Fe Lake is within 9 miles (15 km) and Shands Starke Regional Medical Center is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gold Head Branch State Park - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Santa Fe Lake - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 29 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Kingsley Lake - 31 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Florida Cracker Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cedar River Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 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.

Crystal Lake Retreat

Come stay a while at our serene two story lakefront cottage surrounded by beautiful oak trees, backyard patio, outdoor eating and grill. Enjoy amazing sunsets as you sit on the back patio of our Lake house rental or stick your toes in the white sandy beach and refreshing water. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunities to swim, fish, go boating, water sports and don't forget to simply relax. Located just 25 miles from Gainesville, Florida, 56 miles from Saint Augustine, Florida, and 53 miles Jacksonville, FL.

Property manager

Dawn Croft

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Power boating 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111.5 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 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 first aid kit
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Newly Renovated Lake House Cottage
Newly Renovated Lake House Keystone Heights
Newly Renovated Lake House Cottage Keystone Heights

Crystal Lake Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
This was a peaceful place and had beautiful views of the lake. If you're trying to get away from a busy city - stay here. The decor is nice, beds were comfy and the host was attentive. She thought of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal Lake
As advertised. No issues. Clean and well equipped. Very nice hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Butch and Dawn are by far the best host that we have ever had. Great memories are made each year we stay. The house & lake was amazing as always!! Next summer can't come fast enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Everyone had a great time! Very nice lake house and clear clean lake! Brought 4 of our oldest grandchildren age range was 12 to 16 and we pretty much stayed in the lake swimming and paddle boarding. The kids even had a blast catching brim - Nothing big but we catch and release. Glad they were all able to catch some fish. We cooked full family meals everyday and the kitchen had everything I needed. Hopefully we will come again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this lake house!
Beautiful home, beautiful lake, and very pleasant hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible experience!
This is our second time at Crystal lake and we loved it even more! Such a perfect home on a beautiful lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Keystone Heights get away
Very peaceful and relaxing. Enjoyed the lake, fishing and sunsets. Loved the community as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini stay-cay
We had a blast. Dawn and her husband were amazing and helpful. The lake is beautiful. We had a relaxing stay for a mini getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet
I kept meaning to let Dawn know how much we appreciated her lake home; just didn't get around to it until now. Very nicely furnished kitchen, very comfortable beds, cute decor, very quiet neighborhood, beautiful lake. What's not to love! Perfect for us, although there was a little challenge getting up and down the slope, as we are senior citizens. This is a lakeside community next to a small town, about 8 minutes away. The surrounding properties are well-kept and we felt at home and secure. Thanks, Dawn!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Wonderful place with a great host!! I’d recommend this place to anyone. Top notch!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend's getaway
I rented the house for my best friend bachelorette weekend. We were looking for a fun/ relaxing place to hang out at the property was it. Had a great time with friends and the lake view was pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lakeside getaway
Very clean, comfortable furnishings, and plenty of space! The host was readily available to answer questions. We stayed over a weekend and found the place to be quiet and peaceful. It is worth noting that the driveway and area leading up to the unit is not paved and the property has a slight hill with some irregularities (tree roots, etc) so someone with mobility challenges may find it a little challenging to come/go from this unit. We were very happy with the accommodations and will definitely be earmarking this place for a return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Second time here and will book again. Always feel refreshed when the trip is over. Perfect for weekend getaway or a week long vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
It’s our second time staying & we had just as much fun, we’re local to keystone so it’s a great and affordable staycation that we love having the opportunity to enjoy We’ll hopefully be back next summer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope’s Birthday
The owners are absolutely amazing! This is our 3rd year saying and will return again next year. Lots of memories has been made.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JORDAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, relaxing lake vacation
We just left after a 6 day stay. We had the most relaxing and fun stay! Everyone enjoyed the lake, porch sitting and just good quiet time catching up with family. I seen someone complain about the airplanes but let me tell you, there were just a couple planes that flew while we stayed and everyone really enjoyed watching their tricks. It was really cool. And they are quiet planes so that should bever be a worry when booking. If anything I thought it added to our stay. I can't say enough about this little get away. We are already planning our next trip. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home to make memories ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay!
Absolutely beautiful home with an even prettier view and beach looking out onto the clear lake. Everything was just like it is shown in the listing pictures!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
Our stay was nothing short of AMAZING!!! The lake house was so cute and very clean. We enjoyed fishing and relaxing in the beautiful water. The neighbors and everyone we encountered in town were so friendly. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A super fun family vacatoon
We loved everything about are experience the water was beautiful the beach was super nice and the kids loved it we will be back for sure house was clean and the a/c worked good! Over all we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful visit in this beautiful home right on the water. Celebrating our sons graduation and family all together. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing place!
The lake house view is beautiful. The atmosphere is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The house was beautiful with every detail considered. This is a place we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID G S., Palm city

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property! Host is always available to answer questions.
Dawn is a an awesome host. We enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving lake house
Found this property as it was conveniently located nearby family that we were visiting for thanksgiving. Sad that we only got to enjoy it for the few hours we needed it each day as it’s a beautifully peaceful lake that really deserves more time for enjoying it. Accommodations were perfect and the owner was extremely welcoming and communicative. Found it hard to leave this morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
What a great place! This was such a peaceful getaway fairly close to home…just what we needed. The property was wonderful with the beautiful lake out the back door. We will definitely go there again. The owners were very hospitable and welcoming. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
FUn Place
Great Lake and Family Fun!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022