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Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River

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Life is good at Live Bait, a 3-bedroom vacation rental in Crystal River 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 and kayaks for water activities or lounge on the front porch with comfortable seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River

Laundry facilities, barbecues and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Indian Waters, a neighbourhood in Crystal River. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Fort Island Gulf Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
    Three Sisters Springs
    7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins
    4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Subway
    5 min drive
  • Denny's
    18 min walk
  • Bayside Kraft Kitchen
    5 min drive
  • Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River located?

Located in Indian Waters, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Watersports Marina, Crystal River Preserve State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins. Crystal River Archaeological State Park is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! Very clean, perfect location, and it was great having our boat tied up to the dock out back! We will absolutely be staying at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, clean house with everything you need

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We brought a pontoon boat and tied up on the dock. There was enough room for 2 vehicles in the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in great location

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn’t want to leave!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Crystal River

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Family Fun Vacation Place

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay!

“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!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Vacay

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

anthony

Live Bait review

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet, clean home and great enclosed back porch.overlooking canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The house was comfortable, had everything we needed, and was perfect for our boat and dogs. Town just a couple of miles away. First time in the area and we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Lovely home on the water in Crystal River, FL

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was very clean which we appreciated. It was well stocked with almost everything we needed. The location works well for dropping in the kayaks, jumping on our bikes and driving into the Village of Crystal River. When we didn't feel like cooking, there are many options available, ranging from very casual to upscale. We liked this home so much, we have already booked for next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary and diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Place was very clean. A couple of appliances did breakdown but we sure managed to make the stay amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Another awesome stay!

This is our 2nd time staying at this beautiful house! And it won't be our last! Very clean, situated perfectly on the canal for boat owners, and comfortable beds. It is obvious the owners have thought of everything to make one's stay very nice and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great huuse

Very pleased with the house and location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We enjoyed the house. It’s very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal river trip

We had a wonderful stay, this was our 2nd time renting out this property for a family get away and it was just as wonderful as the first time, clean, peaceful, and perfect location. The kids love going out on the kayaks and fishing off the dock, and it’s always perfect for our local family to come over and we cookout with the grill and watch the summer storms roll in while we sit on the porch. This place is a little gem. We look forward to many more weekend getaway’s here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get A Away

Thanks for a great time. House perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a great getaway!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scalloping 2023 opener

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal River Weekend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023