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Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!

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Downstairs apartment with access to all the tiki huts and hot tub! (Over 18)
Sunset with a fire blazing!
Just one of our beautiful sunrises!
Seawall to the dock. Cast out a line or drop in the crab trap!
Boat ramp perfect for launching the kayaks

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$189
avg per night

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$189
avg per night

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Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 36 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Wallace's at the Greenhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Manatee Pub - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!

Bottom floor guest house offering two bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen and living room. Master features Queen bed, guest bedroom offers two twin beds. Living room has comfy couch with flat screen television. Kitchen with double sink, smooth service stove, built in microwave and fridge. Enjoy the dock and boat ramp, fire pit, 2 kayaks, 2 bicycles, and charcoal grill. Walking distance to Back Water Fins, grill and bar. Sit on the porch and read a book or cast a line. Watch the dolphins and otters cruise by! Beautiful sunrises! Perfect for a weekend get-a-way or scalloping, or snowbirds! Come for a weekend or stay for a while. We are off the beaten path and a rare find anymore in Florida. Just the 5 mile drive down Ozello Trail is something to see. Kingfishers, Egrets, Eagles, Heron's and so many more native birds can be seen on just the drive down! It's old Florida living, the way it used to be. There is no washer and dryer but the laundry mat is only right up the road. We don't want you doing laundry while your here! Take it home with you and enjoy the stay. Enjoy one of the many tiki huts. Play your music, watch a football game. Bring a cooler of beer and sit on the dock or walk next door and enjoy lunch or fresh shrimp or blue crab locally caught! We look forward to seeing you soon. Upstairs is not included in rental as owner lives upstairs but is hardly ever there and as cool as can be. Play your music, make a fire, smoke a cigar and don't worry about a care in the world.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised due to water proximity
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small pets only. Clean up after your pet.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside smoking allowed on porch or property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We have a pet peacock. He will eat peanuts out of your hand if you are still. DO NOT let pets or kids chase him.
Gate can be left open or closed. Peacock will fly over and comes back even if it is shut.
No scallop shells in canal behind house.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm! pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Paradise Island and Pipe Island. Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and cute residence. Loved waking up to coffee and the sunrise. A little peacock friend and lizards came by to visit, beds were super comfy and the scenery is topNotch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend getaway!!! Highly recommend. Perfect setup with outdoor tiki area to hang out, kayaks, water access for fishing, fire pit, and grill. Thank you so much for having us… absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most unique place we have ever stayed. Truly a hidden gem! Enjoyed sunset and outstanding food at Peck’s, a beautiful fire, and coffee outside with the peacock and a friendly cat. We will absolutely be back here as much as we can.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great people and great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Trilda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and well equipped except no hairdryer ( especially for a fishing location) . Great location on the water with great views . Restaurant nearby and Marina abd bait shop within walking distance . Outside tiki bar great but needs cleaning up a little..plenty of outdoors chairs for relaxing and fire out for cooler weather. Ample parking and easy check in .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Ozello home with water access and comfortable accommodations. Perfect spot to enjoy nature and serenity. Especially enjoyed all the lounge chairs and shady areas to relax outside. Could hear the live music at Backfins. We never had to turn on a radio, we enjoyed the music in the background each evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun little place to get away! The cottage had everything we needed as well as a lovely view on the canal. It’s right next door to Backwater Fins restaurant which was perfect for dinner. We visited during the absolute hottest time of the year so the AC struggled a little bit to keep up but it was still pleasant inside. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath H.

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

A touch of the tropics with a private Tiki bar thrown in

Nice little property with plenty to do close by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Weekend get away

Great location and beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Relaxing

Everything was provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The dolphin viewing from the back yard was amazing. Hand feeding the peacock was a cool experience. The airboat tour was only a 3 minute drive and was magical. The house was comfortable and we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gera R.

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

Wonderful place

This is an awesome location on the river & is set up for whatever you want to do while you are there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Great stay!

Loved the location and decorations. Super clean and comfy. Hot/cool tub is missing, though. But overall it was an awesome place. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Paradise by the bay

Between the jumping fish, the adorable family of otters, and the peacock with a sense of humor we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here. Nice upgrades since last visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was absolutely what we expected and more! the peacock was a head, the seclusion was better than expected. Town folk was friendly. the house was well manicured and in good shape. have nothing bad to say
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Great spot great people

Oh, this place was such a unique gym on the water and with animals,a peacockmy wife was floored we loved it will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Weekend get away

Cute house. Loved being right on the water. Beautiful views. Just bring bug spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill B.

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

Cool place

Really interesting place. The outdoor bar area is nice. It’s easy to get to all the things that Crystal River and Homosassa have to offer. We grilled out in the back yard and I did some fishing. The pet peacock would come by a couple time a day, and we saw river otters playing right in front of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

Ozello House

Everything about this place exceeded my expectations. The kayaks and bicycles made it extra enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

Perfect chill vibe!

If you are looking for a quiet place off the beaten path that has a perfect chill Caribbean vibe, look no further! We love the outdoors and spent most of our time relaxing riverside in the lounge chairs or hanging out in the quirky tiki bar. We travel often and this was our most favorite VRBO! Do not miss the restaurant next door, Backwater Fins. It was excellent. Can't wait until we can return to this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Beautiful Location

Cute place located along a mangrove inlet. Absolutely beautiful and relaxing place to stay. We took the kayaks out for a sunrise paddle and it was absolutely stunning! It is just a quick drive from Crystal River so I recommend staying here. Sound carries so the boats around the area can be kind of loud and you can hear the bar/restaurant across the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn g.

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

Great place

Host was very quick to respond and was very kind. Really beautiful scenery outside- very convenient to have the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman D.

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

Crystal River Visit

Property and accommodations were all that were advertised and property was beautiful and though among other properties still secluded. Beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025