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

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Experience the ultimate lake retreat at The Scallop Shack, offering a beautiful view of Indian Lake and direct access to Crystal River via a short boat ride. Unwind with manatees by your side, or enjoy kayaking with included two-person and one-person kayaks. Relax in comfortable chairs around the fire pit at night or take advantage of the screened-in Lanai for warm breezes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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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.

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😊

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
  • Shampoo
  • 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

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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

About the neighborhood

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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal River Watersports Marina and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

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

8/10 Good

JOSEPH W.

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

Very good

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni S.

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

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

Carissa G.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

paula s.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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