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Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit

Vacation home in Crystal River with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

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
🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Take the bicycles out for a ride. If your vehicle allows you may take bikes to bike trail, lock is available. Message host for combination.
🔵 Spread out on our large private deck including a picnic table, new 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 Airbnb 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 make sure you add this at time of booking.
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!


*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 young children and make sure they are supervised at all times. We also have plenty of wildlife in the area that could potentially be dangerous. Never leave children outside alone.
This is NOT a child-proof home.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets 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
Onsite 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 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 neighborhood

Map
FL, Crystal River

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 54 min drive - 69.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit located?

Situated in Crystal River, this vacation home is within 2 mi (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 mi (5 km).

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Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Great Waterfront Cottage

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirian S.

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

Long Birthday Weekend

What a way to celebrate! About a mile to everything, including by kayak. Cute place really nicely decorated. Looks just like pics! Everything you need, Vicki has available. She is also quick to respond with any questions you may have. We had a great time at this property and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

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

Everything you could want

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malorie Y.

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

Beautiful Home

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Crystal River

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Beautiful place to stay

Everything was so great absolutely beautiful place so relaxing our host was great with everything made sure we had everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

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

Peacefully perfect

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to kayak to the bay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a great time at this quaint and relaxing vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene A.

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

Key Lime Cottage

Excellent stay; however washer and dryer needs to either be repaired or replaced. Also a crock pot would have been nice. Other than that, we had a wonderful time. Plenty of things to do in the area. We even had a manatee with her baby in our canal!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

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

Perfect getaway

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
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

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

Great place with water access to Crystal River

My daughter and I had a wonderful pre-Christmas getaway trip to go finishing and snorkeling with manatees. The kayaks were a nice added bonus. We took them out multiple times. Host was very communicative and accommodating. Thank you Vickie, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen l.

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

Excellent property

Loved this property . Immaculate and comfy. Had everything u could want . Great location. Very prompt communication with host . Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha S.

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

An excellent find for Manatee Madness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzette m.

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

Home away from home

Great place, host was amazing definitely will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bas L.

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

Clean and modern + great location

Stayed here for 3 nights, spend most of our time in/on the water. The place was clean and comfortable, the kayaks were great, saw many manatees.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona S.

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

Great time at Crystal River

Very clean and decorated nicely. We enjoyed the kayaks and all the extras at the property. A definite must stay if you are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Cute cottage- host is awesome

Quiet street. Comfortable cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary c.

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

Short stay in Crystal River

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas G.

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

Crystal river getaway

The stay was amazing they have everything you could want kayaks bikes a fire pit and even a grill can’t wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tess H.

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

Perfect get-a-way for kayakers, nature lovers!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne M.

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

Retirement Planning

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse O.

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

Excellent stay

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!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

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

Key Lime Cottage is a Great Place to Stay

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jp b.

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

Perfect!

We Loved this perfect spot! Perfectly clean, cute and comfortable. Everything was there and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024