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Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Crystal River

With a stay at this vacation home in Crystal River, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Three Sisters Springs and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Station - ‬3 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.

Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!

Surrounded by water, great for relaxing, fire pit for Smores. Great fishing, lots of wildlife. It's got everything. Entertainment is not that far away by boat or car. Grocery store is about a mile; shopping, snorkel, restaurants it all here we also have 4 kayaks 2 paddle
boards and 2 docks for your boats for the scallopers or the fishermen. We also have dolphins and manatees that like to come by and say hi, great for the kids to see and the and pool is not heated
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gunters Paradise Retreat House Crystal River
Gunters Paradise Retreat House
Gunters Paradise Retreat Crystal River
Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Just Renovated New Pool Hot Tub House
Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Just Renovated New Pool Hot Tub
Gunters Paradise Retreat

Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Location was amazing. Pool was great. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W., New Carlisle IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Gunters Paradise is a True Paradise

Great vacation spot.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2024

Communication with host is fast and effective. The home is in a great location to on water activities as well as close to all Crystal River has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family month at the river.

Our family has stayed at Gunters paradise the last 3 years and loved it.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location

Fantastic place to enjoy the water and view of the bay and activities on the bay!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home/Excellent Location

We had a wonderful week at Gunters Paradise! The home is beautiful and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The house is in a quiet area, but close to everything you need. Lovely views!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A rough start...... but a nice visit

Had some initial problems with a broken dishwasher, garbage disposal, and coffee maker, some things likely the result of post-hurricane damage. To Frank's credit, he was responsive and replaced these items, and addressed our concerns right away..... appreciated. We thought a Guest book is needed, explaining for example, how the tv works, check-out procedures, etc. The house sits on a lovely lot, tho the house inside is some dated, and in need of some attention. Overall, a nice visit, in a great part of Florida.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Absolutely beautiful and fantastic! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

kelli l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Paradise

Gunther’s was beautiful, spacious, and overall very clean. The dock was perfect, the outdoor space was very nice as well. The pool needed a good scrub and cleaning, but overall the stay was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bianca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not newly renovated

The home’s location is the absolute best and we stayed here last year for that reason. However, there are things around the house still broken and worn out from last year (the outdoor shower is worn out, the outside gazebo is still missing a roof, the water faucets throw water out, the wine cooler is broken, the pool tiles are still gross and the pool is cloudy, still cinderblocks in the closet from last year, etc.). There’s just a lack of care in the home and you can tell this house is just a money making side gig. The sheets aren’t even cotton (polyester). For the price, it’s sub par. We won’t stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing views

It was the perfect spot to spend time with family and friends. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

We enjoyed staying here. The location was great and views are amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house space

Was a nice stay! Loved master bed and pillows!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We rented the property for 35 days and have alraedy revnted again next year. This was our first year renting in Crystal river. The past 10 years we went to the Keys for for memorial day and early June. We have rented many places over the years but my husband I agreed this was the most comfortable and the view and location are perfect. Frank was responsive and helpful. The kitchen is well stocked and appliances are all new. No bad comments.
Stayed 35 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family getaway

Great location with activities and restaurants just a few minutes away. Comfortable home, very easily accommodated our party of three adults and three kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property To See The Manatees

Property was fantastic. The use of paddle boards and kayaks was great to see the manatees. Property location was perfect. Kitchen is well stocked. Property is clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views

We had a great time! We spent most days fishing, and we did a little kayaking, too! We were able to see manatees and dolphins from the dock! The location is great with plenty of delicious seafood close by. My only negative comment would be that I wish the patio furniture had umbrellas, but there was plenty of shade throughout the day. It was a wonderful experience, and we would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

rachael h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best family vacation

Cons: I received an email for our stay a day or so before but did not get the code to the property lockbox, messaged Frank the owner at 7pm right before our flight took off from DTW to TPA and by the time we got to the house at 1:30am (husband and the kiddos and I) still had not received the code, so we sat there so frustrated that no one was responding until about a half hour later with the code.. after a long flight we were so excited of the thought of getting into the hot tub then realized there isn’t a heater in hot (cold) tub so that was a real bummer! No extra blankets and a short supply of TP lol and 3 days into our vacay, the vacation rental across the water was occupied by about 10 f-bombing teenagers on spring break that ruined our peaceful relaxing scene Pros: if you’re looking for a beautiful, quiet (for a couple days at least) location this is 10/10 amazing!! Gunter’s paradise is absolutely gorgeous from the home to the pool and your backyard being manatees playground. We fished, paddle boarded/kayaked, it literally feels like paradise and we are all so thankful to have been able to spend a few days here and look forward to coming back! There is no better spot 🌴
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H., Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal River Paradise

We booked a month-long stay during manatee season in this property, but had to leave one week early due to the loss of a dear friend back home. We really enjoyed the stay for many reasons. PROS: The location cannot be beat! The house is on Kings Bay, with dock access on two sides, and nice outdoor space to enjoy for dining, + a fire pit for nighttime ambiance and hot dog / marshmallow roasting. The kitchen is well equipped, and very spacious, and had utensils and some basic cooking supplies (oil, salt, pepper, coffee, sugar, etc) There were ample small appliances in the kitchen in good condition and easy to use. The owner left supplies that made keeping up on the long-stay housekeeping easy. The master suite was deluxe with a walk-in, open shower that had plenty of hot water, and a large walk-in closet. (We never had any problem having hot water anywhere in the house!) There was plenty of space to store everything. The guest bedroom was also large, with plenty of storage, while the third bedroom was smaller. The living room was large, plenty of seating and each room had smart TV's. We were very pleased with the accommodation! Con: We were a little confused by the TV's operations, but the host came over the first night and helped us figure out the main TV and we were able to use it the rest of our stay. (operator error :-) Use of the Kayaks was a wonderful addition to this home - we used them 5 times during our stay, and the paddle boards as well. We entered and exited the kayaks from the back side of the front dock and had no issues. The paddling with the manatees is magical and the reason we came to Crystal River, and we were not disappointed. We would return to Frank's house without hesitation! (I tried to include my photos, but couldn't figure out how to make that work. Be reassured: The home was clean and easy to enjoy during our stay. )
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jessie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DO NOT RENT THIS HOUSE!!

From the beginning, we didn't have code to get into house. Difficult getting a hold of owners. The pool was very dirty. We checked in on Friday and when I called about the code I also told them about the pool. They said they would send someone. They didn't come until Wednesday! They house was full of bugs and grime when we walked in. I had to clean all the flat surfaces and sweep up roaches. The bathroom with the bath tub, the tub was full of bugs and dirty. We didn't use it. I wasnt there to be a cleaning lady. The ice maker was totally froze up had to take apart chip the ice out. All of the outside furniture was unusable it was either full of mold or the seats were ripped. There was NO hot water. They only way to get any hot water was to flush the toilet and that only lasted for a minute. You had to keep flushing. When i contacted the owners about the water it took them several hours to come to the house they didn't introduce them selves they just said we're here to try and fix the water and came in. They cleaned some filters and then left. Then we had no hot water even when you flushed. Never told us what was going on, if they were coming back nothing! Nothing from them all day. The next morning I text them they said they got a plumber coming sometime in the afternoon. Her husband was supposed to come to the house so we could talk to him but couldn't give us any kind of time frame. We waited 2 hours and nothing. We had enough packed up and left. The headline they have for this listing is "recently renovated" that is a lie. The most recent thing in the house is half the floor. The rest has been used and abused! The owners do not care about this house. The wife just kept complaining about how she wanted to sell it but the husband didn't. The location is the only real plus to this house. Do not waste your money or your precious vacation time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location with a beautiful view

We had an amazing experience renting this property. We watched the sunrise and sunset daily on the bay. The kayaks and paddle boards on the property were great for exploring the bay nearby. We even kayaked over to three sisters spring. Frank was quick to respond to any questions we had and is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Very relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bianca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot for the family

What an awesome spot to be for a week! Amazing views and a pool! It was very spacious and accommodating. It’s not coin laundry ;-) as listed so no coins needed. Having two docks was really great too. There is a grill but only one burner worked. We had a really great time and would book this again in a heartbeat! I asked a couple of questions ahead of time and it did take a bit to hear from him but he did respond.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tabatha B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

View was great

The view and pool were nice. The hot tub did not get hot. House is full of roaches and ants. Baby roaches is kitchen drawers and mouse traps found in kitchen drawers. The house was not very clean. Dusty with spider webs. House needs some care.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time

We totally enjoyed our rental. The house was very clean and had the perfect location for us. We enjoyed the pool and the sunsets while having a great time scalloping during the day. We will stay here again without question. Perfect location to do what we planned for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022