The house

Bayshore Getaway

Built for groups where everyone wants a thing to do. Grandparents take the elevator. Kids take the bunk room. Cousins take the boat lift. You take the wraparound porch with a coffee and watch the canal wake up. Five real bedrooms across three floors, two kitchens, a king primary suite, two queens with private baths, a queen-twin bunk room, and a ground-floor fifth bedroom. Sleeps eleven.

WaterfrontFloating dock + boat liftGame floorHeated dip poolElevatorSleeps 11

What makes this house different

The game floor

Pac-Man, NBA Jam, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, Fast & Furious. Pool table, ping pong, air hockey, and darts. Board games stored on the second-floor desk. A four-TV jumbotron wall plus a bar kitchen with ice maker, microwave, air fryer, and dishwasher. Twelve TVs in the house total.

Five bedrooms, three floors, one elevator

King primary suite on the main floor with double vanity, two-head walk-in shower, soaking tub, and balcony. Two queen bedrooms with their own bathrooms on the third floor. A queen-twin bunk room for the kids. A ground-floor fifth bedroom with full bath.

Working dock in a no-wake zone

Private floating dock with a boat lift you're welcome to use. Tie up to the dock or lift your boat clear of the water. Boats 27 ft and smaller are recommended for the canal. Bring your own boat or rent one from Plantation Marina five minutes away. Manatees gather in the canal from mid-November through March.

The outdoor side

Heated dip pool, tiki bar, gas fire pit, putting green, cornhole, swings, lounge seating. Artificial-turf dog area with bags, trash can, and a hose for cleanup. Wraparound porch with rocking chairs.

Quick stats

Sleeps

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

Beds

Everything in the house

Real list, no fluff.

Private floating dock on the canal (tie up your boat)
Boat lift (boats 27 ft and smaller recommended)
Heated dip pool
Tiki bar (outdoor)
Gas fire pit
Putting green
Cornhole + swings
Wraparound porch + balconies
Three-story elevator
King primary suite with soaking tub + walk-in shower
Two queen bedrooms (each with private bath)
Queen-twin bunk room
Ground-floor fifth bedroom + full bath
Pool table
Air hockey
Ping pong
Dartboard
Arcade: Pac-Man, NBA Jam, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, Fast & Furious
Four-TV jumbotron wall
Twelve TVs total
Main-floor chef's kitchen (double oven)
Ground-floor bar kitchen
Whole-house audio
Washer + dryer
Gigabit Wi-Fi
Yale smart-lock self check-in
Pet-friendly (up to 2 small dogs, 25 lbs each)
Pack 'n play / portable crib
Non-WiFi baby monitor
Highchair
Kids' plates and silverware
Dog-friendly turf area with hose

House rules

A few things to know before you arrive.

✓Maximum 2 small dogs, 25 lbs each. $150 pet fee per stay.
✓No cats or other animals without prior written approval.
✓Pets must be supervised, cleaned up after, and kept off furniture and beds.
✓Children and pets must be supervised near the water, pool, dock, lifts, stairs, elevator, and balconies.
✓Elevator: maximum 2 people at a time. All elevator doors must be fully closed before it will move. No play.
✓Boats 27 feet and smaller are recommended for the canal. Check tide charts before departing and returning; the canal is tidal and can get shallow.
✓No swimming in the canal. The bottom has oysters, shells, rocks, and marine life that can cut feet.
✓Do not flush wipes, feminine products, paper towels, or anything other than toilet paper.
✓Only the middle sliding doors on the ground floor open; the side sliders are decorative.
✓The converted ground-floor game room is for guest use only, not vehicle parking.
✓Exterior security cameras are present outside the property; no interior cameras.

Distances

From the house

Drive times to the things guests actually ask about.

Springs, manatees, and the water

Why most guests come here. All of it is on the same west side of Crystal River as the house.

Hunter Springs Park (swim beach + manatee launch)
5 min · 1.8 mi
Free public park, sandy beach, kayak rentals next door.
Three Sisters Springs boardwalk + visitor center
7 min · 2.6 mi
Shuttle from the visitor center; manatee-season hours fill fast.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge HQ
8 min · 3.0 mi
Twin Rivers Marina (closest powerboat rental)
5 min · 1.8 mi
The closest and easiest powerboat rental, just up the road. It is a marina, not a public boat ramp — for trailering your own boat, use the Fort Island Trail ramp or Plantation.
Manatee Paddle (paddle board + kayak rentals, delivers to the house)
6 min · 2.4 mi
Downtown Crystal River. Rents paddle boards and kayaks and will deliver them to the house and pick them up. None are kept at the house.
Plantation Marina (boat + pontoon rentals, public ramp)
5 min · 1.9 mi
Half-day and full-day rentals, gas, and scallop charters in season. A public boat ramp that can get low at low tide.
Pete's Pier (deepest boat ramp + manatee tour launches)
6 min · 2.2 mi
The deepest water and the ramp you never have to worry about at any tide.
Fort Island Gulf Beach (sunset, only beach in Citrus County)
20 min · 10.6 mi
Straight west on Fort Island Trail. Calm, kid-friendly, dog-allowed off-leash zones. The Fort Island Trail boat ramp — the closest public ramp for trailering your own boat — is along the same road.

Downtown, food, and groceries

Walkable in pieces but mostly a quick drive. Everything is on the same US-19 / Citrus Ave corridor.

Downtown Crystal River (Citrus Ave shops + restaurants)
6 min · 2.3 mi
Cafe on the Avenue (breakfast + brunch downtown)
6 min · 2.4 mi
Crackers Bar & Grill (waterfront seafood)
7 min · 2.8 mi
Vintage on 5th (dinner, walkable from downtown)
6 min · 2.3 mi
Publix Super Market (480 N Suncoast Blvd)
6 min · 2.7 mi
Largest grocery in town. Open until 10 PM.
Winn-Dixie (closest grocery alternative)
7 min · 3.1 mi
Walmart Supercenter (US-19 N)
9 min · 4.0 mi
Open 24 hr, full grocery + everything-else aisle.
Crystal River Mall + Target
8 min · 3.8 mi
Crystal River Brewing Co.
6 min · 2.5 mi

State parks and day trips

Within an hour of the house, all worth a half-day.

Crystal River Preserve State Park (trails, paddling)
10 min · 4.2 mi
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (manatees, gators, panthers)
20 min · 12.0 mi
Underwater manatee viewing tank. Great rainy-day backup.
Rainbow Springs State Park (Dunnellon, glass-clear swim)
30 min · 22 mi
Withlacoochee State Trail (46-mile rail-trail spur)
10 min · 4.5 mi
Inverness historic downtown + Fort Cooper SP
22 min · 13 mi
Weeki Wachee Springs (mermaid show, river paddle)
45 min · 33 mi

Practical (medical, fuel, services)

Things you only look up when you need them.

Tampa General Hospital Crystal River (ER, 24/7)
9 min · 3.7 mi
Walgreens 24-hour pharmacy
6 min · 2.6 mi
Closest gas station (Wawa, US-19)
5 min · 2.0 mi
UPS Store (ship-from for guests)
8 min · 3.5 mi
Crystal River Veterinary Hospital
8 min · 3.4 mi
Dog-friendly stay — the closest vet if you need one.

Airports and gateway cities

Drive times outside Crystal River. A rental car is the right plan.

Tampa International (TPA)
1h 30m · 85 mi
Best flight selection. All major rentals on-site.
Orlando International (MCO)
2h 00m · 110 mi
Gainesville Regional (GNV)
1h 15m · 55 mi
Small airport, limited flights, closest.
Tampa (downtown)
1h 30m · 80 mi
Orlando (downtown, theme parks)
2h 15m · 115 mi
St. Petersburg / Clearwater beaches
1h 45m · 95 mi
Jacksonville
2h 50m · 165 mi
Miami
4h 30m · 290 mi
Atlanta, GA
7h 00m · 430 mi

Recent guests

What they said when they got home.

★★★★★

"What a great quick getaway from the city! It was so quiet and peaceful for the adults and plenty of fun in house and water for the kids. The space was ideal for our group of 11 moms and kids! Paddle boards and tours rented from Manatee Paddle, Bayside Craft Kitchen for a dinner out. Lots of grilling and cooking. We could have stayed forever. Thank you Bayshore, we will be back!"

Sarah G. · Airbnb · June 2026

★★★★★

"We rented this space to celebrate my son's 16th birthday. The home was wonderful and accommodating to all ages. The host provided literally anything that you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. We are very excited to book our next vacation."

Lorri G. · Airbnb · June 2026