Title: Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! Cottage in Crystal River with kitchen ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94333500/94333435/5f858a3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94333500/94333435/da5d2922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94333500/94333435/570c45e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94333500/94333435/b1232626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94333500/94333435/e162a265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62992 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! Cottage in Crystal River with kitchen This smoke-free cottage features barbecue grills, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Additional amenities include 3 bathrooms, a ceiling fan, and a shower. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Snorkeling ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6270000/6260900/6260879/w3839h2376x0y0-3aa9d4f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn Crystal River, FL Crystal River - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews CA $159 CA $176 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=6260879&PinnedHotelID=6260879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe House | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110490000/110486600/110486562/w1290h860x0y1-d38f2acf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Oasis Homosassa - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Parking included CA $311 CA $910 total includes taxes & fees Dec 25 - Dec 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=110486562&PinnedHotelID=110486562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29340000/29336200/29336114/feeaac3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retreat at Crystal Manatee Springs at Kings Bay - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 360 reviews CA $229 CA $255 total includes taxes & fees Dec 3 - Dec 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=29336114&PinnedHotelID=29336114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89340000/89338300/89338219/fba14b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nature Coast Inn and Cottages Inglis - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=89338219&PinnedHotelID=89338219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4650000/4641700/4641634/be2c3b1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Port Hotel & Marina Springs at Kings Bay - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 1,012 reviews CA $119 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=4641634&PinnedHotelID=4641634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15400/15400/e4822524.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Crystal River - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 1,322 reviews CA $167 CA $185 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=15400&PinnedHotelID=15400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[apartment\] Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Property Registration Number 43934; exp. 2022-09-30 ### Property is also known as Updated Waterfront Crystal River Retreat w/ Dock! Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! Cottage Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! Crystal River ## 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%7C28.88232%2C-82.62720&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_2igt1Bki-gHpWZTUOldkDhR35s=) 11580 W Dixie Shores Dr, Crystal River, FL, 34429 #### What's nearby - Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 6.1 km - Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 6.8 km - Crystal River Watersports Marina - 14 min drive - 12.2 km - Fort Island Gulf Beach - 16 min drive - 15.2 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬10 min drive - ‪RaceTrac - ‬8 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tipsy Tarpon - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit!? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bayfront Florida Retreat w/ Boat Lift & Fire Pit! located? > Located in Dixie Shores, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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