Tranquil Waterfront Cottage on Lake Rousseau , 3bdrm
Offering a beautiful and tranquil experience, this lakefront cottage is located directly on Lake Rousseau known for it's exemplary largemouth bass fishing. This quaint cottage comfortably sleeps 6 guests in a spacious master with king bed, two other bedrooms (queen and two twins) and also boasts two full bathrooms. The living area is bright and full of windows facing the lake and the kitchen is well stocked for enjoying a home cooked meal. The spacious back deck provides unobstructed views of the lakefront splendor.
Enjoy boating and fishing on the lake and up the tributary Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers that feed the lake. The Inglis Recreation Area is located approximately 1 mile from the property for easy and free launching of your watercraft. After launching, feel free to tie up at our private pier/dock. Lake Rousseau is know for an abundance of wildlife including a large variety of wading birds, beautiful Sand Hill cranes, Osprey, Bald Eagles, tons of fish and of course alligators (which makes it not ideal for swimming) :)
Please note: the boat on the property is strictly ornamental and not for guest use.
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If you'd like to view some additional vacation rental options in Ozello (Crystal River), please check out our other listings:
- Ozello Island House - Ozello Sunset House - Ozello Tree House
Property manager
Robyn & Steve
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Crystal River
Located in Crystal River, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Crystal River Watersports Marina - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive - 19.4 km
Three Sisters Springs - 20 min drive - 18.6 km
Fort Island Gulf Beach - 29 min drive - 32.6 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
The Pizza Joint - 7 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Shrimp Landing - 12 min drive
Our Pub - 13 min drive
Momma Sally's Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Tranquil Waterfront Cottage on Lake Rousseau , 3bdrm pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Tranquil Waterfront Cottage on Lake Rousseau , 3bdrm?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tranquil Waterfront Cottage on Lake Rousseau , 3bdrm?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Tranquil Waterfront Cottage on Lake Rousseau , 3bdrm located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Rousseau, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and Felburn Park Trailhead. Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The view is breathtaking. Gorgeous sunsets most nights we were there. We enjoyed our time in the area. Beds were comfortable. If you need internet it is spotty at best. We missed alot of the football play off games due to this.
We loved staying here. The house was clean and was conveniently located to Three Sisters. The hosts were wonderful and very quick to respond to any questions we had.
We stayed here while scalloping in Crystal River. Great location, short drive to boat launch, perfect place to relax in the evening. Three bedrooms were
Overall the stay was good, property was clean, everything was as listed in the description, no issues or concerns whatsoever. The owners were pleasant to deal with and replied to questions timely. We were there for a fishing trip and the property was perfect for us.
Some short comings: mstbdrm, only 1 night stand, had to read by flashllight, had to supply bateries for the fan controls and thermostat, mastr shower plumbed backwards (was confusing) , frig door handle about to fall off. frig upper shelf (held in place by tape) fell . had to buy our own trash bags,
Close to Crystal River shopping, the Rainbow and swim with the Manatees. Very nice neighborhood of homes on a peaceful lake. You can fish about a mile at the resevoir. Nice covered docks. We enjoyed cooking out by the lake and sitting out on the patio sipping coffee early in the morning.
The place is in a perfect spot for fishing. The dock is nice the only thing that I could say is all of the vegetation in the water but for the place itself it was very clean and very nice.
We had a wonderful time at this nice lake house. We took our bass boat and had a great time on the lake. Our truck broke down on the road out front between the boat ramp and the house. This gave us an opportunity to meet the many neighbors that stopped to see if we needed help. They were all super nice. On man, "Dickey" even broke out his strap and pulled us to the park so we could wait for our mechanic away from the road. The boat ramp is just a hop and skip from the house and is quite easy to launch from. The lake is a flooded plane and is full of stumps, making it excellent for fishing. The channel is very well marked so you can cover the entire lake by motor, then just switch to trolling motor when you come out of the channel. We had a great time. In the mornings, there is a little fox that hangs out in the backyard. While we were there, we got to see here little ones too. So cool. Love this place and am hopeful to return another time.
We came to Crystal Springs to swim with the manatee and enjoy some of the state parks nearby. This property was right in the middle of where we wanted to visit. My grandchildren wanted to fish off the dock but the water is too full or algae and small alligators. We also wanted to grill, unfortunately the leg on the grill is broken and made using very difficult. We did enjoy our stay.
The property is on a large lake known for bass fishing. The house is pretty basic. Great for fishing buddies but my grandkids loved it. They chased lizards and watched small gators from the dock. About a 20 minute commute into the town of Crystal River. Overall we enjoyed it
We enjoyed our stay tremendously. We were looking for a quiet getaway and this was perfect. Thank you, Robyn and Steve. We really appreciate your hospitality.
We loved the peaceful setting and beautiful lake house. The microwave wave didn’t work but we contacted owner who worked with us to replace it. The tub drained out slowly but it was fine. Internet is spotty and intermittent.
We fished from the dock beyond the plants and the plastic frog attracted a lot of gators. It was difficult to fish there ultimately but it was an experience. We had fun in the area and enjoyed a couple great seafood restaurants. A good trip overall.
Great get away with my husband and dog. Steve and Robyn’s home is in a good location, 15 mins from Dunnellon and 15 mins from Crystal river stocked with most everything you need. Be aware, there was flooding on North Northcut Drive, the main road to get to this house. Luckily we had a vehicle able to get through but with all the rain they had just got, it did not look like it would be receding any time soon. The neighbors are quiet, and the yard is big enough for a dog to run around, however it is not all fenced in and there are gators, so just keep an eye out on your pup. Overall this was a pleasant and tidy home to stay in!
There were no issues whatsoever with finding the cabin and entering the property. We never contacted the owners because everything went so smooth. Nice quiet relaxing spot. Enjoyed a visit to rainbow springs state park during the day.
Megan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Robyn & Steve
Hi, we're Steve and Robyn and we love hosting guests in our properties! We're seasoned premier hosts for two other vacation homes and enjoy sharing some of our favorite spots with our guests from all over the country. We do our best to provide a comfortable space and relaxing experience. We love being on the water, watching local wildlife and spending lots of time outdoors. We look forward to having you as our guests!
Languages:
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