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Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River!

Crystal River vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Archaeological State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Crystal River

Seaside stay .At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Crystal River Watersports Marina and within a 15-minute walk of Crystal River Preserve State Park. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 21 min drive - 24.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River!

Welcome to the scallop shack! Fully renovated!
This home features a beautiful view of Indian Lake, and a beautiful deep canal, connecting it directly to Crystal River with a 15 to 20 minute boat ride. From the boat dock, you can see Manatees play and catch incredible fish. One two person and two smaller one person kayaks are included in the rental. There is a private boat dock on the other side of the lake that is inexpensive and easy to launch from. Within walking distance of the house is a friendly liquor store and the biscuit barn — best breakfast anywhere!!!
If you turn left out of the canal, you will be in Kings Bay, the canals are very well marked so you can go out for dinner at the wonderful waterfront restaurants and have no trouble finding your way home. If you turn right out of the canal you had to the grass flats where scallops abound!!
Relax around the fire pit in comfortable chairs at night. Enjoy the warm breezes in the screened in Lanai. There are three cozy bedrooms with televisions in each one. The master features, a king bed and en suite bathroom. There is a very private queen bedroom in the back corner of the house, and the middle bedroom has a trundle bed with two twins. All of the bedrooms have nice closet space, and bright windows. The master bathroom has a shower and the hallway bathroom has a shower with a tub. In the living room there is a double Murphy bed. The house sleeps 8 comfortably.
Sometimes we have rainy days, and there is a dining table that converts to a pool table for a little indoor entertainment😊

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.4 mi (21-min drive) from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

Does Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! to downtown Crystal River?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Crystal River.

Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay a lot. When we booked, it was a little surprise when we got charged extra for housekeeping. Thought posting said all fees included. That said, it was a comfortable stay. As a older home, it had a few quirks but once figured out ..it was good. Aaron and Cori couldn't have been more accommodating. Anything we needed was taken care of quickly. Was a very quiet neighborhood and as shown. Everything was supplied and more. The king bed was a little high, but the queen was very comfortable. Gel. Would considering staying again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful week at this home. The location was everything: corner lot of with the lake/canal in the backyard. We fished there and saw manatees from the Florida room. The host’s response to any questions was immediate. The kitchen remodel to “new” was appreciated by the ladies. The convertible dining/pool/ping pong table was a pleasant store our grandkids. There are kayaks and bikes in the garage but they were not in a condition we thought would be safe as they appeared in need of some repair. Overall. Our week was wonderful without the typical spring break crowds. The manatees however had left the springs due to warmer than expected weather. We would consider renting this home again with a few minor adjustments.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The owners had great response time to any questions that we had. Their home is updated and a very nice place to stay while you were in Crystal River.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The shower door in the full bathroom is broken and unstable. Water from the shower soaks the floor. While showering, if you need to hold the rail of the sliding door for stability, you will push it outward and fall out onto the bathroom floor. Also, there is ABSOLUTELY NO RHYME OR REASON FOR THE LOCATION OF LIGHT SWITCHES IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE LIGHTS THEY CONTROL. You have to go on a wild goose chase throughout to find the proper switches for the lights you want on inside and outside the house. If you make a game of turning on lights, you'll have fun! Besides those two things, all was good. The area was perfect! The layout of the house was great! The outdoor firepit overlooking the water was amazing! Buy firewood at Publics. The pingpong table in the open livingroom where everyone hung out made the week for our group a blast!! We rented a pontoon boat and docked it at the house for the week. The Twin Rivers Marina was near. No need to trailer the boat. We drove it through the river, right to the house! Note: When docking the boat, tie it loosely so there is slack for the boat to pull away from the dock as low tide approaches. Otherwise, the boat will get hung up on the rocks right along the dock. If you want to take your rental boat out during low tide, use the aluminum ladder in the garage to tie to the dock so everyone can climb down to get into your boat. It enabled my 80 year old mom to make every trip we took to watch the family fish and swim with the manatees! PERFECT!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cindy C.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dean S., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped and clean. Connected to family area and view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay- the house was wonderful, spacious and clean. The screened porch on the water was great for having meals. We caught fish right off the backyard, and kayaks were a bonus for seeing manatees and all kinds of other wildlife. The host did great communication. We hope to visit again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noli h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was so Amazing - Thank You for Sharing your home in such a Great location..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOSEPH W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our first scalloping adventure. Place was clean, owners were excellent about communication and responding quickly to messages, and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for Scalloping & Relaxation

We had a great time at the Scallop Shack! The location was perfect for scalloping - easy access boat ramp, nice dock & beautiful ride to the Gulf and Springs. We brought our teens (ages 15-19) and their boyfriends and everyone had a great time. The pool/ping pong table is great for all ages. The Host’s communication was top-notch! Very easy to work with. Highly recommend this house and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula s.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful snowbird getaway from the cold winter weather!

3 week stay & this recently remodeled home met expectations. Very comfortable furniture/beds. kitchen: large island & nice appliances. Hubby loves to cook, so nice to have large prep area! Weber gas grill is HUGE plus! We are big nature lovers, so being on the water was GREAT! very lucky to see manatees & dolphins! There are all kinds of birds: bluebirds, cardinals, mocking birds, catbirds, ospreys, ibis, night herons & more! glad there was a screen porch, as we had a couple of days dealing with seasonal no seeum bugs, but the screen porch allowed us to “be outside” when we wanted. Very comfy patio furniture 2 chairs & love seat & enjoyed all meals on the bar height dining set! Another big plus: this home has a garage. Other rentals we have used in the past have not. Very nice if a bad storm or if raining when unload/load your vehicle! Another important thing for me is how walkable the area is:due to a physical disability from a car accident, I need to walk daily to keep my mobility. The area is beautiful, & a lot of it is wooded. VERY friendly neighbors. If you want to do some cooking/grilling, be sure to check out the local fish Crab Plant, Seafood Seller and if you want to drive a bit further, Shelly’s Seafood in Homosassa. Because this home is really close to “downtown” you don’t have to drive far to go the restaurants on the water. Our favorites were Crackers, Tipsy Tarpon, & Crab Plant’s restaurant.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location & space

Location was great (very quiet & peaceful neighborhood) & getting into the house was simple. We had a few issues with the heat (yes the heat, in Florida lol), not working correctly, but communicating w/ the owners was easy & they were very prompt with their communication, supplying space heaters (even had 2 delivered to the house asap) and had the HVAC tech out immediately, and the issue was fixed! Some of the bed linens did not appear to be cleaned, however speaking w/ the owners we resolved this issue quickly too. The rest of the house was very clean, well organized, well stocked on towels, kitchen had everything we needed to cook all our meals, and the ping pong/pool table made family time a lot of fun!! TV worked & the couch & chairs were comfy. We didn’t use the kayaks due to it being very cold in January, but we did utilize the fishing poles- so much fun! According to the neighbors, there are occasional manatees & dolphins who visit the cove/pond!! Bathrooms were very clean too (even supplied with good toilet paper lol). The 2 back bedroom beds were a bit on the hard/firm side. There were some extra blankets in the closets which was nice to have. The outdoor screened porch was such a nice & clean space, we wished it were warmer for us to use this space more! The grill worked great, and there’s a nice little firepit too! Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We stayed at the "Scallop Shack"!

Thank you for our great stay at the Scallop Shack. My husband & I had a trip of a lifetime and staying in this fantastic spot was certainly a part of that. We went deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, air boat rides, and visited several waterside restaurants and shops in the area. Definitely recommend to anybody looking to stay in Crystal River!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024