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Riverfront Vacation Home on Rainbow River with Dock

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Large vacation home on the Rainbow River
Peaceful river view
Large dock and launching ramp for kayaks and tubes
Back porch and upstairs deck give beautiful views of the river
Fire ring for campfires and smores
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14321 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

1:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Popular LocationRainbow River1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRainbow Springs State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationK.P. Hole County Park9 min walk
  • AirportOcala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)26 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Auxiliary Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Auxiliary Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Riverfront Vacation Home on Rainbow River with Dock

Nature and serenity abound in this large riverfront vacation home. Take in the view of the Rainbow River from the 800 sq ft balcony off the second floor or from the first floor porch; perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. The backyard has a fire ring and large dock with sitting area which are made for smores and lounging by the river. This 5 bedroom/ 3.5 bath property sleeps 14 and is clean, comfortable and equipped with amenities you'll want for a relaxing vacation on the gorgeous river.

The first floor of this property opens from the large porch into the living room, dining room and kitchen. The living room has a full couch, love seat and comfortable arm chair with a flat screen tv. The dining room seats eight at the table and six more at the adjacent bar top. The kitchen is equipped with range top oven, full size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and more! Just off the kitchen is a breakfast nook with a table for two. There is a half bath off the living areas downstairs as well. A full-size washer and dryer are available for use in the laundry room. Linens and towels are included.

There are two first-floor bedrooms with a jack-and-jill bathroom between them. The first spacious bedroom has a king bed, sleeps two. The second bedroom has two twin beds, sleeps 2. The jack-and-jill bathroom has a soaker tub/shower.

The second floor holds the remaining bedrooms, bathrooms and the oversized balcony. Bedroom three includes two double beds, sleeps 4. Bedroom four is the master and has a king bed, dresser and en suite bathroom, sleeps 2. Just off Bedroom four is an auxiliary Bedroom which has two queen beds and large windows that look out onto the oversized balcony, sleeps 4. The balcony boasts a view of the river from a great vantage point. There is a four top table with chairs, perfect for meals, board games, or relaxing.

The large backyard has a gorgeous view of the Rainbow River. It has a fire ring with seating area and large dock with perfect views of the river. The large dock has a built-in seating area, and there is a kayak/paddleboard launching ramp. This home is situated just north of the most popular tubing launch on the river, KP hole, and just south of the head springs.

A rental agreement will need to be signed before guest arrives.

Local amenities include lively restaurants and rentals for boats, kayaks, canoes, scuba diving, and tubing. There are many biking and hiking trails nearby, including Rainbow Springs State Park. There are also several golf courses nearby. Dunnellon is located centrally, which makes it convenient to travel to several Florida treasures. The Gulf beaches are within an hour’s drive and the Atlantic is about 2 hours away. Amusement parks in Tampa and Orlando are less than two hours drive from this vacation home.

Property manager

Deborah Clinton

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
The only pets allowed are dogs under 20 lbs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted outside.
Please limit the number of cars on the property to (4). Do not block the driveway of the neighbors.
Please only burn fire logs or wood in the fire pit. Do not burn anything outside the fire pit.
Please respect the 2nd floor deck/porch railing and be sure that children are supervised by responsible adults.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and Petting Zoo Ocala. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 1 min walk
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 9 min walk
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 10 min drive
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duffy's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Vacation Home on Rainbow River with Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Vacation Home on Rainbow River with Dock?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Vacation Home on Rainbow River with Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Vacation Home on Rainbow River with Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. K.P. Hole County Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Riane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
We had family members from age 4 to 74. We were all comfortable in the house. We spent most of our time on the dock or in the river. Beautiful location. The house was clean and spacious everything we needed for a family retreat over spring break!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, Spacious property
Overall, the property met our needs well. We rented this house and the one next door but we all hung out here most of the time. The home is dated and was a bit musty but all the rooms are very spacious with big closets (great infant sleeping room!). Most beds were comfortable (upstairs King was hard and squeaky). The living/dining area really held a lot of people well. Long tables made our Thanksgiving gathering fun. The owner lived next door and was VERY helpful and responsive. The view of the river was WONDERFUL! It's not fancy or updated but for our family gathering on a budget, it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Rainbow Location for Large Group
We loved our trip to rainbow. We would swim, kayak and watch wildlife every day. The property manager is very helpful, and the price is unbeatable for the location. The home is outdated so keep your expectations in check, but it more than makes up for it with location, space and price. It also is well stocked with everything you need for a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the Rainbow River!
Great location! Right on the river & plenty of room. Can easily snorkel or paddelboard to KP Hole for a good trip. Property is a little older but everything worked well. Kitchen well stocked. Great porch for hanging out and viewing the river. Nice swimming right at the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay!!
Went to Florida for a friendcation and found this beauty. The property was amazing and peaceful. You can rent kayaks right up the road. Highly recommend to anyone that loves nature!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Chelsea V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not properly represented
Unfortunately this property was not properly represented. We came with a group of people ages 12-60 and upon arrival the beds were broken, there was black mold in the bathrooms, nothing has been cleaned, mysterious red marks on the walls, not to mention none of the windows locked and the locks to the doors were broken. There is a care taker to the property that did come go check and see if everything was ok, but he did so at 12am. While I had young girls with me, and instead of calling first, he stood on the back porch and seemed to be watching the young girls through the windows. Needless to say after a short encounter with him, we needed up moving to a hotel when he informed us that he was going to be coming in and out of the house to do maintenance work, and could not tell us what time. We felt extremely uncomfortable, and decided this was not the right property for us. The river is very beautiful and in the owners defense it sounds like they do not live near by and rely on the caretaker to maintain everything. After an awful experience with vrbo customer service, we were able to speak with him ans he granted us a refund. I think the house and property could be nice, just needs some major work, and the caretaker needs a understanding of approaching renters at reasonable hours, appropriate behavior towards women and children, and how to deep clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luben F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience!
A very comfortable house, a wonderful river and the splendid attention of John Whitaker, a true host. We hope to be able to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Gloria G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great location but house needs upkeep and booking proceed needs more attention to details
This was a bumpy stay because they “weren’t aware” we were coming even though we booked 4+ months in advance (the owner is very nice and we were offered some nights off to compensate). There was no power in the kitchen when we arrived and no hot water and there were tools and “things” all over the yard, including a gas tank and a ax (not very child proof). There were numerous problems with electric breakers and things not working and also an extra day without power because of an oversight. The house has an extra room that looks like an unfinished kitchen full of unorganized things, adjacent to the master bedroom. The master and adjacent room are divided by a sliding door, so you can hear everything. The adjacent room has no shower as such, it’s more like a shower head coming out of a wall and pointing at the toilet, go figure. This odd room is not counted in the room count so you can consider it extra. The house is comfortable, the AC works fine and we did get hot water once the water heater was replaced. There didn’t seem to be enough towels or silverware so bring your own if you have a large group (we were 11). Also bring your pillow if you’re picky. The location is close to rainbow spring so it’s easy to access by kayak. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Monica M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
BYOB
....the neighborhood is stunning....then, you arrive at this house. The entire trip we were battling three to four German roaches crawling out through the cabinets whenever entering the kitchen. There are cobwebs and dust inside and throughout. The river makes it break even because it’s gorgeous. The owner/caretaker just kept walking in unannounced without a mask in the beginning until we put our foot down. (The guy was nice but it was just over the top) the property manager did her best. But I way overpaid. There were sheets and shower curtains hanging for curtains in an upstairs room that had junk stuffed in an adjacent empty room. I have never written even a slightly bad review since using VRBO for many years. But I just feel I way over paid and it was not represented fairly. I have pictures to prove any of this. If the price was 1/2 what I paid a night I wouldn’t even be writing this. It’s a large spacious house. Just needs work. (Bring your own bug spray) they only have fly, and bedbug spray under the kitchen sink and no roach spray....no joke) The Property Manager made up for the experience; very professional and fair. Good mediator.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Sybil H., Jacksonville, Florida

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
The home was in a great location, easy to find, plenty of parking. John was amazing... he greeted us (and didn't get upset that we were very late checking in!), arranged for multiple issues to be fixed quickly, and even setup the firepit for us (perfect weather for s'mores). As others have said, the home could use a really good cleaning, but other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place on river
Excellent set up for our family. John was right there to address problems. Needs deep cleaning inside and out. Some small roaches and sugar ants but this is Florida. These things could be upsetting to some. Kids and adults loved our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Grayson D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We loved staying and will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Danielle E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
COVID getaway
We had beautiful weather and a wonderful week on the river. Love the location, close to the head! Love the layout and size of the rooms in the home....great for having a crowd. Would have like to have the home inside and out cleaned! Definitely needs some attention.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

steve & peggy j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our canoe and bike get-away
The house was spacious, the river was beautiful. A few cobwebs in the windows and dust on the ceiling fans (oops!) However, the kitchen, dining & bathroom areas were all super clean; as were the sheets, towels and blankets. John is a super nice and accessible owner and will help you with any glitches that may come up. We would go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chenie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!
The most beautiful peaceful getaway. The location was incredible, we spent so much time on the dock and on the river. The house had everything we needed. A couple things we had to provide for ourselves like dish soap, laundry soap, and trash bags. We didn’t want to leave the river! Would highly recommend this magical spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward H., Columbia SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Rainbow River
We really enjoyed the property with it’s proximity to both Rainbow River State Park and KP Hole boat launch. Mr. Whittaker was able to address any concerns we had with the house and addressed them in a timely manner and gave us us some great suggestions for activities near Dunnellon. We were able to put in our floats at his property and leisurely float down to KP Hole boat landing for a great tuning experience. We shall return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Alan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rainbow river house
Overall a great experience. Awesome sunrises over the River! House could use some updating and more televisions with more channels.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Amazing
I loved this river house and cant wait to go back!!!! The house was beyond great and John was very sweet and helpful!! This house is well equipped and a beautiful spot on rainbow river!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

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