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House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit

Holiday home in Crystal River with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$486
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Crystal River

At this holiday home, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Bowlero Crystal River and 5.4 km (3.4 mi) from Hunter Spring Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Near this Crystal River holiday home, you'll find Three Sisters Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Copp Winery & Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dan's Clam Stand - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit

Bring the whole family to this great house surrounded by a beautiful garden and backyard, where your furry friends can run free, centrally located to all attractions in Crystal River! Beautiful garden and sunsets!!

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Entire residence 2-2, 🔥 pit, ping pong table, games, fenced backyard, 🐶
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 20 reviews
The price is NZ$486
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Entire residence 2-2, 🔥 pit, ping pong table, games, fenced backyard, 🐶

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • 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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

There is absolutely no smoking on the back patio. All smoking must be in open air in the yard or street. There will be a $500 fine if violated

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit?

The closest beach to House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit is Fort Island Gulf Beach (14.6 km).

How much does it cost to stay at House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$486.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit?

No, House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

House of Shells 🐚 Fenced yard, 🐶 friendly, 🔥 pit Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chrystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the property served its purpose. It does have a cute charm to it. Updating is needed to the interior. Host communicates well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Id stay again

The house was good sized, nice fenced in back yard. It is at the end of a dirt/rock road, which was not stated in the description, but over all it was clean and the hostess always responded promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

amber f.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy B.

Recommendations

Needs a better stocked kitchen, ie, mixing pot holders dish towels, measuring cups and spoons. replace counter tops, the paint is flaking off
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy beds and great patio

We enjoyed our stay in the House of Shells. The beds were very comfortable and the patio was great! Plenty of room for five adults. We were also able to walk into town which was nice. Unfortunately the firepit was out of commission during our stay. Otherwise, the listing is accurate. The host was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey M.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed reviews

Good reviews on webpage and was excited about layout for 6 people. Overall clean. One bedroom had no working outlets, large hole in backyard very dangerous. Furnace needs maintenance. Didn’t use but washer and dryer were good. Beds were comfortable . No minimum daysnights would have love to had light blanket.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall, good stay with lots of beds/bedrooms

This was a decent (7/10) stay for us (family of 6, with 4 kids). It had plenty of beds and there weren't any frills but it did have what we needed. The owner was really easy to communicate with, allowed us early check in and move our date. The biggest drawback though is that it had a few roaches (both dead and alive) in the bathroom and kitchen. The neighborhood and location was fine - I never felt unsafe or anything. It anything, I imagine the neighbors would have let us join their bonfire
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

erick a.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

HOS

Overall the home is very warm and welcoming. It sits at the end of a DIRT street, and you may have to avoid some livestock on the way in. But aside, the neighborhood, the house is extremely clean. and the beds are super comfy. The only real complaint I would have is that the water heater needs to be turned down, nothing like accidently burning yourself trying to wash your hands.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scalloping Base Camp

Close to Crystal River, and all of the scalloping spots. The neighborhood was definitely downscale, but the accommodations were clean. The host is extremely friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Family Home

Clean, comfortable home. It was nice having 4 bedrooms and a very spacious back patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We stayed here couple of nights so we could swim with the Manatees Great clean place Loved the fenced in yard, comfortable beds Look forward to return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Nice size house with nice floor plan for our group. Nice big kitchen for all of us. The Florida room in the back was great for sitting out and playing cards. We tried to have a fire in the firepit but the wood we bought wouldn’t light so our dreams of s’mores went out the window but otherwise, it was a wonderful stay. Nice restaurants close by and a Publix was just a minute away, highly recommend as a great and reasonable location if you are going to see the manatee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Swim with the manatee

Kayak and boat ride
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for your manatee trip

Plenty of space for our group. Great, fast communication with owner, just a few minutes for 3 sisters springs. Good value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.,

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Lots of room for a family getaway. The yard and 4-season room was perfect for chilling out and game playing-large! So close to Publix and a good Mexican restaurant. If you’re visiting Crystal River to go exploring and watching Manatees this is the place. Not overpriced, worth the money!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this house

This is our Hurricaine. Rental while our house is getting fixed. Great stay
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert e., Crystal river

Liked: Cleanliness

home away from home

we were flooded outof our house in crystal river and found shell house for a stay till our home is finished in november we are stayin ghere till halloween then going home this is a perfrct home away from home
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

House of Shells

The house is on a dead end dirt street the very last house. I was a little concerned about the neighbors because of the condition of their rental houses but they are all quiet and no issues. I loved the fenced in yard because we brought our small dog. She travels with us. The yard needed to be mowed though. We were there for a week and it seemed nice to be able to cook our meals instead of eating out if we stayed in a hotel which are hard to find pet friendly with green space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great yard

We really enjoyed our stay at this place which is perfect for dogs! Nice big yard. Clean and comfortable home.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room to relax

Cute house with plenty of room to spread out. Large kitchen, large lining room and four large bedrooms. Kitchen was well stocked. Spacious Florida room was our favorite .Quick response from the manager when we had a question. Very quiet street. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staycation gone right!

I am a director of nursing so I like organization and efficiency. This property was clean, bedrooms were comfortable and everything was functional, in terms of items for day to day use. My stay went smoothly and I enjoyed my time there! Would definitely book again upon my return to Crystal River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Visit

Great place to enjoy an outdoor fire. Our dogs love the fenced yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022