Welcome to this charming waterfront home in Crystal River, where you can relax and unwind in a tranquil setting. Enjoy the large private deck with a picnic table, new sun loungers & gas grill. Take advantage of the kayak launch right from the backyard and explore Kings Bay or fish our canal - fresh and saltwater.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is HK$1,731
HK$1,731
HK$3,102 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit
Come to Crystal River and relax in this charming waterfront home! Located directly on a wildlife-filled canal leading out to Kings Bay. The location is tucked away yet close to everything!
Fish our canal - fresh and saltwater, fish cleaning station on deck. Launch our Kayaks right from the backyard. Gas Fire pit Bikes Spread out on our large private deck including a picnic table, sun loungers & gas grill.
Our home is a bright space where every room has been fully renovated!
You're going to love this adorable 2b/1ba Key Lime Cottage that is decorated in a fresh, Key West style vibe.. Our location is a perfect tranquil setting while being very close to all the popular parks, beach, water activities, manatee tours, scalloping, shopping and restaurants.
**Our home is one side of a duplex with plenty of privacy. Deck and backyard are completely private with 6-8' fencing. Only shared space is the kayak launch right at seawall.
INSIDE ... Charming King bedroom with wall mounted TV looks out to canal and backyard area Second bedroom also has a TV and 3 separate single beds for individual comfort. Both bedrooms have a large closet with dresser, hangers, shelf, hamper and luggage rack.
Colorful and funky, full bath with plenty of storage, grab bar and hooks for towels.
Charming kitchen with retro fridge, a coffee spot and corner seating. Plenty of essentials to cook an easy meal.
New stackable washer dryer located in kitchen for easy use.
OUTSIDE Enjoy this relaxing and fun-filled property with a brand-new sea wall and kayak launch. Explore King Bay by launching our kayaks right from the backyard. Have a cookout on our 15x20' DECK featuring 2 ANTI-GRAVITY LOUNGERS, a GAS GRILL, a fish cleaning sink and a large picnic table with umbrella.
We are close to all the LOCAL ACTIVITIES... Hunter Springs Park, Homosassa Springs state park, Fort Island Beach, Bicentennial Pool Park, fishing charters, manatee tours, biking trails, air boating etc.
You will love visiting a piece of old Florida at Crystal River in this perfect spot!
Guests will have access to all spaces inside the cottage and backyard within their fenced in area. Guests will also have access to the kayak ramp and launch. Guests will have access to neighborhood for walking or riding bikes.
Please communicate with host through the app. We wish for all guests to have a safe and enjoyable time with family and friends. Please don't hesitate to message host with any questions!
Quiet neighborhood that's great for biking and walking. Very private with no-thru traffic. No neighbors across front or back of house. Very close to Crystal River highlights (shopping, restaurants, manatee viewing)
2 cars can fit one behind the other in driveway.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING INSIDE OF THE HOME. NO MARIJUANA USE ON THIS PROPERTY.
PET-OWNERS This is a pet-friendly home. Please let us know weight and breed of dog. (2 dog max) Pet fee is $125. Please notify host at time of booking. A separate invoice will be sent to you via email with link. Pet rules are as follows... Do not allow pet to sleep in our human beds. It is impossible to get pet hair out of the sheets. Do not allow pet to wander into your neighbor's yard. Pick up after your pet in the yard! Thank you so much!
KAYAK AND AMENITIES DISCLAIMER Host/owner takes an assertive approach in the maintenance and replacement of all amenities on the property as needed. Guests are expected to treat all amenities with common sense and caution and notify host if any amenity is malfunctioning or broken. As host is not present on the property and may not be aware of the current condition of every amenity, guests take sole responsibility during the use of kayaks, kayak ramp, floating dock, fishing poles, gas grill, gas fire pit, bikes and appliances. Host is not responsible for any injuries or accidents during a guests' stay.
*CAMERAS This property uses motion censored cameras at front door and back door. These cameras only point to outside areas. These are meant to deter and prevent any unlawful activity. Also, this allows the host to monitor laborers such trash pickup, lawn maintenance, pest control etc.
*PEST CONTROL Well, this is Florida and controlling unwanted bugs is always challenging. This home is cared for and managed by a professional pest control company on a quarterly basis. We do our best to keep doors and windows closed to keep unwanted pests outside! However, we cannot guarantee you will not encounter a curious creature during your stay. Keeping food cleaned up inside and out is definitely the best thing you can do to help us in this area. Please message host if you feel there is a problem.
*SAFETY This property is located on a beautiful canal. At low tide there can be as much as an 6-8' drop off from the seawall into the canal. We ask that you please be mindful of the dangers of water and wildlife. CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE. This is NOT a child-proof home.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Golf
Kayak
Pickleball
Water sports equipment
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
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
Property is also known as
20686
About the area
Crystal River is home to this holiday home. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
Is Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit on 2 Apr 2026 start from HK$1,731, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit located?
Situated in Crystal River, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, Crystal River Preserve State Park and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit Reviews
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A lovely property. Far better than staying in a hotel. Use of the on site kayaks to explore the area is an added bonus. I would certainly try and book again when I return to Crystal River
This was a dreamy getaway. The location was great & the access to the river straigh from the back yard was phenomenal! We enjoyed fishing off the dock, kayaking daily & toasting smores at the end of the day! A really relaxing stay. Thank you for being great communicators both on the run aduring. We ypu to ewanting t
We really enjoyed our stay, the house is adorable and had everything we needed. Nice and clean. We were able to fish off the dock, saw manatees and a baby alligator in the back yard! We used the kayaks to visit Hunter Springs and Three Sisters Springs. Communication with the owner was exceptional. Highly recommend staying here!
Our original VRBO suffered a flood a week before we came and finding this place was a dream! It's so cute and while being close to everything you need, it's in a spectacular natural area. The duplex is private and we'll set up, super clean. We used the kayaks to head straighte out from the house to explore. Excellent communication, excellent home and location, 10/10 recommend and would stay again.
This gem has everything you could possibly need. Great neighborhood, great kayaks and a kayak launch that makes it so easy. Three Sisters Springs is a less than 45 min kayak even for our very inexperienced group. The kayaks were just upgraded to sit on top ones. The fire pit and back yard are great for relaxing. The host, Vicki, was very responsive. This place is even better than the pictures.
Book it! You won’t regret staying here. We loved our week long stay. The Key Lime Cottage has everything you could want and need. Location is great also.
Place is super clean. Two bedrooms and one bath. Kitchen is stocked with all the necessities. Located right on a canal leading you to Kings Bay and kayaks included. We used the grill and enjoyed our week to the max!
We absolutely loved staying at Key Lime Cottage! Communication with Vicki was great! She sent over a pdf of reccomendations for things to do and places to see which was wonderful! The house was clean and everything looked brand new. The kitchen was well stocked for when we wanted to cook. There were games and beach towels in the closet which was a pleasent surprise! We enjoyed the backyard and canal every day. We got to see an alligator and a manatee jn the canal. My daughter enjoyed spotting different animals. Having the kayaks was such a great experience. We enjoyed taking them out for a paddle and I appreciated the life vest for my daughter. We took a manatee tour with Fun 2 Dive and definitely recommend them! We will definitely be coming back. Hopefully in thr winter to see more manatees.
What a great little cottage on a canal that (eventually) feeds into Kings Bay!
The property is part of a duplex, but felt private. It's close to Rt. 98 (a thoroughfare in Crystal River) in one direction and to Fort Island Beach (tiny beach on Crystal Bay) in the other direction. Convenient to everything without being right in the of suburbia.
Key Lime Cottage was super clean and new. Love the vibe of decor. The master bed was really comfortable. It had plenty of thoughtful amenitites inside and out, even kayaks, bikes, and fishing rods! We weren't there enough to hang outside, but the picnic table, fire pit, lounge chairs, fish cleaning area, and little boat launch ramp are all great features.
Vicki had suggested going to Crystal River Preserve State Park when I asked her about seeing wildlife. It's a zoo of sorts, where they care for unreleasable native wildlife.It's not fancy, but I happened across a rescuer treating one of their manatees and she spent a lot of time teaching the small crowd about them. And there were plenty of other amazing animals.
It was not "manatee season" in Crystal River, so we did not swim with the manatees.
We did drive about 30 minutes and kayaked Rainbow River, which was spectacular. We also drove about an hour to funky Cedar Key for a great clam and oyster dinner and sunset.
Thanks, Vicki for a great stay, we recommend your place!
This was a delayed 25th Anniversary trip for my husband and I. We are avid kayakers and live in the NGA mtns, near a lake we often kayak.
1. This cottage (a duplex that feels ultra private), was clean, cozy, and comfortable! The king bed is comfy and the pillows are fabulous. The shower has fantastic pressure and the water gets plenty hot enough. We didn’t cook much, still kitchen had everything we needed. The host left us two bottles of cold water, which was appreciated since it was hot when we arrived. Great AC, and cozy living area for evenings just watching TV.
2. The kayak launch was EVERYTHING! So easy to get in and out, we kayaked every day. The kayaks are good quality and track well in the bay (even if it’s choppy water). We didn’t use the fire pit due to afternoon & evening rain but the backyard is adorable and fun!
3. The area and proximity to the bay was ideal! It’s a SHORT paddle to the mouth of the canal and the bay. If I had to guess, it’s less than 3/10th of a mile. We explored a lot. We saw a little gator, a bazillion jumping mullet, a big alligator garr, sheepshead fish, tons of birds (idk about birds but at least 15 different species), and we saw manatees. One in the same canal, and three or four from a distance and on our last day, two right under the kayaks in the bay.
You can paddle all the way to Three Sisters (which we fully recommend) in great weather it will take about 35 minutes - it was windy for us so it took 45.
Vicki is a fantastic host!
Key Lime Cottage was perfect for our family trip to Crystal River. The cottage is in a great location and well stocked with all you need to enjoy your stay. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Cute cottage, great location near town and on the water, we really enjoyed the kayaks and the fire pit. Vicki the host kept us well-informed and was friendly, even offered to let us check-in early. The cottage itself was well-decorated and had all the necessary amenities, the bed was comfortable. The price was reasonable for everything that you get. Lots of large fish swimming right off the dock. Very convenient location to town and the beach, it seemed like it was a 10-min drive everywhere we wanted to go. Definitely recommend!
My husband, dog and mother in law visited for a few nights. It was wonderful to be able to paddle to the three sisters. We saw more than manatees as well! It was so peaceful to wake up and have coffee outside!
Vicki was awesome to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was very clean with a lot of amenities to make our stay super fun. We loved kayaking out to Kings Bay, biking around the neighborhood and making smores in the fire pit. It is in a very convenient location to drive to Weeki Wachee and the other springs in the area. We will definitely book with her again when we come back next year for scallop season!
Lots of amenities like bikes, kayaks,fishing poles. Nice to have coffee pods, detergent, soap and shampoo. Fishing off the dock in the backyard. Kayak launch.