[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30610000/30603000/30602965/f30fea9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30610000/30603000/30602965/eb3b783e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30610000/30603000/30602965/270-d40a4cf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30610000/30603000/30602965/32c91ba1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30610000/30603000/30602965/8307ff7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Three Sisters Springs, Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! provides a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! Surrounded by water, great for relaxing, fire pit for Smores. Great fishing, lots of wildlife. It's got everything. Entertainment is not that far away by boat or car. Grocery store is about a mile; shopping, snorkel, restaurants it all here we also have 4 kayaks 2 paddle boards and 2 docks for your boats for the scallopers or the fishermen. We also have dolphins and manatees that like to come by and say hi, great for the kids to see and the and pool is not heated ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138947/c7f0f301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your personal Tiki Hut waterfront/pool/spa home. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Gunters Paradise Retreat House Crystal River Gunters Paradise Retreat House Gunters Paradise Retreat Crystal River Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Just Renovated New Pool Hot Tub House Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Just Renovated New Pool Hot Tub Gunters Paradise Retreat ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.87766%2C-82.59578&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5jzhL1rVtjYlIqYD7FUbdA3OgeI=) Crystal River, FL #### What's nearby - Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 2.4 km - Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive - ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive - ‪Breakfast Station - ‬3 min drive - ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, A Crystal River Kayak Company, and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and Hunter Spring Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location - house was clean and nice. Fish off the dock, place for 2 boats, overall good experience. ##### Eric Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce W. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gunters Paradise is a True Paradise Great vacation spot. ##### Bruce W. Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle W. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location We enjoyed staying here. The location was great and views are amazing. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Michelle W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ann R. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location Fantastic place to enjoy the water and view of the bay and activities on the bay! ##### Ann R. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views It was the perfect spot to spend time with family and friends. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan J. May 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family getaway Great location with activities and restaurants just a few minutes away. Comfortable home, very easily accommodated our party of three adults and three kids. Highly recommend! ##### Susan J. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house space Was a nice stay! Loved master bed and pillows! ##### Lisa B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melisa R. Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home/Excellent Location We had a wonderful week at Gunters Paradise! The home is beautiful and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The house is in a quiet area, but close to everything you need. Lovely views! ##### Melisa R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### kelli l. Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly Paradise Gunther’s was beautiful, spacious, and overall very clean. The dock was perfect, the outdoor space was very nice as well. The pool needed a good scrub and cleaning, but overall the stay was worth it. ##### kelli l. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shane M. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July 2024 Communication with host is fast and effective. The home is in a great location to on water activities as well as close to all Crystal River has to offer. ##### Shane M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca K. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Absolutely beautiful and fantastic! Everything was perfect! ##### Rebecca K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H. Feb 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home, beautiful location Love love love this house. The location is perfect, the house itself is beautiful. Paddled everyday to 3 sisters, only a short drive to the beach, and just perfect if you don’t want to leave the house at all. Would definitely return! ##### Heather H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber W. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Views We had a great time! We spent most days fishing, and we did a little kayaking, too! We were able to see manatees and dolphins from the dock! The location is great with plenty of delicious seafood close by. My only negative comment would be that I wish the patio furniture had umbrellas, but there was plenty of shade throughout the day. It was a wonderful experience, and we would happily stay again! ##### Amber W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda A. Apr 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great getaway Three generations took a much needed holiday to Crystal River and were very lucky to stay at this location. The property is well maintained and located in a quiet neighborhood that is just a short car or boat ride to all that Crystal River has to offer. We used the provided kayaks and paddle boards daily to visit the two Osprey nests, the nearby bird and wildlife sanctuaries, and the resident manatees. The beds were comfortable and the outdoor and indoor living spaces provided room for us to stretch out, read, play games, etc. The kitchen was nicely appointed for the meals that we cooked at home. The property owners were very attentive to any questions and needs that we had from prior to booking to after departure. If we return to Crystal River, we would definitely hope to book again. ##### Amanda A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Gary S. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A rough start...... but a nice visit Had some initial problems with a broken dishwasher, garbage disposal, and coffee maker, some things likely the result of post-hurricane damage. To Frank's credit, he was responsive and replaced these items, and addressed our concerns right away..... appreciated. We thought a Guest book is needed, explaining for example, how the tv works, check-out procedures, etc. The house sits on a lovely lot, tho the house inside is some dated, and in need of some attention. Overall, a nice visit, in a great part of Florida. ##### Gary S. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert C. Aug 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Some issues House and property was nice boater friendly pool was green and took 3 days to clear up pool was one of the main reasons I choose house some roaches and worms inside home still waiting on $500 refund for addition guest fee that he is having an issue refunding ##### Robert C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bianca R. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Not newly renovated The home’s location is the absolute best and we stayed here last year for that reason. However, there are things around the house still broken and worn out from last year (the outdoor shower is worn out, the outside gazebo is still missing a roof, the water faucets throw water out, the wine cooler is broken, the pool tiles are still gross and the pool is cloudy, still cinderblocks in the closet from last year, etc.). There’s just a lack of care in the home and you can tell this house is just a money making side gig. The sheets aren’t even cotton (polyester). For the price, it’s sub par. We won’t stay again. ##### Bianca R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### rachael h. Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Best family vacation Cons: I received an email for our stay a day or so before but did not get the code to the property lockbox, messaged Frank the owner at 7pm right before our flight took off from DTW to TPA and by the time we got to the house at 1:30am (husband and the kiddos and I) still had not received the code, so we sat there so frustrated that no one was responding until about a half hour later with the code.. after a long flight we were so excited of the thought of getting into the hot tub then realized there isn’t a heater in hot (cold) tub so that was a real bummer! No extra blankets and a short supply of TP lol and 3 days into our vacay, the vacation rental across the water was occupied by about 10 f-bombing teenagers on spring break that ruined our peaceful relaxing scene Pros: if you’re looking for a beautiful, quiet (for a couple days at least) location this is 10/10 amazing!! Gunter’s paradise is absolutely gorgeous from the home to the pool and your backyard being manatees playground. We fished, paddle boarded/kayaked, it literally feels like paradise and we are all so thankful to have been able to spend a few days here and look forward to coming back! There is no better spot 🌴 ##### rachael h. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jessie R. Jan 6, 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### DO NOT RENT THIS HOUSE!! From the beginning, we didn't have code to get into house. Difficult getting a hold of owners. The pool was very dirty. We checked in on Friday and when I called about the code I also told them about the pool. They said they would send someone. They didn't come until Wednesday! They house was full of bugs and grime when we walked in. I had to clean all the flat surfaces and sweep up roaches. The bathroom with the bath tub, the tub was full of bugs and dirty. We didn't use it. I wasnt there to be a cleaning lady. The ice maker was totally froze up had to take apart chip the ice out. All of the outside furniture was unusable it was either full of mold or the seats were ripped. There was NO hot water. They only way to get any hot water was to flush the toilet and that only lasted for a minute. You had to keep flushing. When i contacted the owners about the water it took them several hours to come to the house they didn't introduce them selves they just said we're here to try and fix the water and came in. They cleaned some filters and then left. Then we had no hot water even when you flushed. Never told us what was going on, if they were coming back nothing! Nothing from them all day. The next morning I text them they said they got a plumber coming sometime in the afternoon. Her husband was supposed to come to the house so we could talk to him but couldn't give us any kind of time frame. We waited 2 hours and nothing. We had enough packed up and left. The headline they have for this listing is "recently renovated" that is a lie. The most recent thing in the house is half the floor. The rest has been used and abused! The owners do not care about this house. The wife just kept complaining about how she wanted to sell it but the husband didn't. The location is the only real plus to this house. Do not waste your money or your precious vacation time here! ##### Jessie R. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary G. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family month at the river. Our family has stayed at Gunters paradise the last 3 years and loved it. ##### Mary G. Stayed 31 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary G. Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We rented the property for 35 days and have alraedy revnted again next year. This was our first year renting in Crystal river. The past 10 years we went to the Keys for for memorial day and early June. We have rented many places over the years but my husband I agreed this was the most comfortable and the view and location are perfect. Frank was responsive and helpful. The kitchen is well stocked and appliances are all new. No bad comments. ##### Mary G. Stayed 35 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie L. May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property To See The Manatees Property was fantastic. The use of paddle boards and kayaks was great to see the manatees. Property location was perfect. Kitchen is well stocked. Property is clean. ##### Carrie L. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra H., Ohio, USA Mar 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crystal River Paradise We booked a month-long stay during manatee season in this property, but had to leave one week early due to the loss of a dear friend back home. We really enjoyed the stay for many reasons. PROS: The location cannot be beat! The house is on Kings Bay, with dock access on two sides, and nice outdoor space to enjoy for dining, + a fire pit for nighttime ambiance and hot dog / marshmallow roasting. The kitchen is well equipped, and very spacious, and had utensils and some basic cooking supplies (oil, salt, pepper, coffee, sugar, etc) There were ample small appliances in the kitchen in good condition and easy to use. The owner left supplies that made keeping up on the long-stay housekeeping easy. The master suite was deluxe with a walk-in, open shower that had plenty of hot water, and a large walk-in closet. (We never had any problem having hot water anywhere in the house!) There was plenty of space to store everything. The guest bedroom was also large, with plenty of storage, while the third bedroom was smaller. The living room was large, plenty of seating and each room had smart TV's. We were very pleased with the accommodation! Con: We were a little confused by the TV's operations, but the host came over the first night and helped us figure out the main TV and we were able to use it the rest of our stay. (operator error :-) Use of the Kayaks was a wonderful addition to this home - we used them 5 times during our stay, and the paddle boards as well. We entered and exited the kayaks from the back side of the front dock and had no issues. The paddling with the manatees is magical and the reason we came to Crystal River, and we were not disappointed. We would return to Frank's house without hesitation! (I tried to include my photos, but couldn't figure out how to make that work. Be reassured: The home was clean and easy to enjoy during our stay. ) ##### Sandra H. Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus M. Jan 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location with a beautiful view We had an amazing experience renting this property. We watched the sunrise and sunset daily on the bay. The kayaks and paddle boards on the property were great for exploring the bay nearby. We even kayaked over to three sisters spring. Frank was quick to respond to any questions we had and is a great host. ##### Marcus M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki W. Sep 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Very relaxing and peaceful ##### Nicki W. 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