2296 S WATERMAN DR Crystal River, FL 34429

POPULAR SHORT TERM RENTAL in friendly Ozello waterfront community. This beautifully renovated 2 bedroom,1 bath cottage is right on a canal leading to St Martins River with direct access to the Gulf, and just down from a marina with boat ramp. Ozello Trail is a 9 mile 2 lane meandering road that connects a chain of islands, inlets and peninsulas. Located in the heart of the Nature Coast, surrounded by national parks, wildlife preserves, and designated outstanding rivers, lakes, and springs. A perfect slice of old Florida with all the modern conveniences just minutes away. Open the brightly painted front door and be welcomed into a space that is both spacious and cozy. The extra-large great room easily fits a generous dining table, supersized sectional and a comfy chair by the faux fireplace. The new kitchen is equally comfortable. Recent updates include a side-by-side refrigerator, built in microwave, dishwasher, deep undermount sink, granite counters and a wonderful breakfast bar Island with slide in stove. There is a good-sized kitchen pantry and a large utility/ laundry closet with full sized stacked washer /dryer here, too. The easy to care for wood laminate floors throughout make cleaning up a breeze. Both bedrooms overlook the water, are nice sized, and have great additional closet space. The larger of the two bedrooms has almost two full walls of all season windows. The bathroom includes a sweet custom double sink vanity, a fabulous soaking tub and walk in shower and linen closet. New septic system installed May 2021. Outside, relax on the 16x 12 covered deck, or wander on down to the dock, catch a fish and clean it in the on-site in fishing station. Grill it under separately covered area in the yard or walk over to Back Water Fins for a meal or a drink. Scallop grounds nearby, as is so much more. Enjoy this for yourself, use as a short-term rental – or some of both. But hurry, it won’t last long!