High speed internet, bikes kayaks fenced backyard, pet friendly on Withlacoochee

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very private location with wildlife viewing from the backyard

4 single sit in kayaks available for guests use

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Dunnellon, FL

Johnson Pond Trailhead
‪4 min drive‬
Rainbow Springs State Park
‪19 min drive‬
Rainbow River
‪25 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

master

1 King Bed

second bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Peaceful, comfortable, relaxing 2BR/2B waterfront home with very private fenced backyard. Unlimited high speed internet. King size beds in both bedrooms and a Queen size sleep sofa to accommodate up to 6 guests. Enjoy beautiful river views from the screened back porch. Large over the river deck with table and seating for six where you are able to watch the waterfowl, otters and turtles playing. Feed the fish from the deck. Deck is gated to prevent your pets from accessing the river. Fish from your dock or deck. Dock your private boat at the dock or use the four provided free kayaks complete with a kayak launch. LED lighting on the deck for nighttime enjoyment. Enjoy the backyard firepit, 5 bikes and a cornhole game. The Withlacoochee River and Lake Rousseau make for some excellent trophy bass fishing. Children are welcome. Dogs are welcome. Public boat ramp is located just 2 miles from the house. Downtown Dunnellon with it's quaint antique shops and cafes are 8 miles away. A close drive to the Rainbow River head springs & KP Hole county park with crystal clear designated swimming areas. Close by is Three Sisters Springs where you can swim and snorkel with manatees, Crystal River has lots of dining, shopping, varied festivals and fishing guides, during the summer scalloping is a popular activity. The home is conveniently located to Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, Silver Springs, Inverness and Ocala. World Equestrian Center 19 miles. Come enjoy an old Florida get away with all the Nature Coast has to offer or just do nothing and relax at the private setting with the sounds of nature. The beauty of Old Florida with it's abundance of wildlife is sure to please so don't forget your camera.

Property manager

Karen McCulley

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

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View of the docks from the river with the screen room

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside of home only

Important information

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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

On-site 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 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. Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and El Diablo Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Johnson Pond Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

Johnson Pond Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Rainbow Springs State Park - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
K.P. Hole County Park - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
Rainbow River - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
Juliette Falls Golf - 26 min drive - 24.7 km

Restaurants

‪Boulevard Bistro - ‬15 min drive
‪Stumpknockers Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Red's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬4 min drive
‪Armante's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High speed internet, bikes kayaks fenced backyard, pet friendly on Withlacoochee pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High speed internet, bikes kayaks fenced backyard, pet friendly on Withlacoochee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High speed internet, bikes kayaks fenced backyard, pet friendly on Withlacoochee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High speed internet, bikes kayaks fenced backyard, pet friendly on Withlacoochee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Johnson Pond Trailhead and within 6 miles (10 km) of Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and El Diablo Golf & Country Club. Ross Prairie Trailhead and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

30 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Withlacoochie River House

Our favorite place! The river house is magical and our hosts feel like friends. This was our third year here and planning on returning next winter

Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

17 Mar 2025

Stayed 41 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

13 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Our third time staying. Nice place. Always clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

14 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Getaway

This is our second visit to Dunnellon and it was even better than last year, especially because we knew how beautiful it was and that everything we would need for a memorable feast day would be provided.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don N.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Raining vacation

Our stay was wonderful. besides it rained a lot,but everything else was great. Would go again for sure

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Location was great. House was clean and amazing. We LOVED it! My kids said they were not leaving. Haha!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

14 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Title

Peaceful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

2 July 2024

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Perfect place to celebrate my 70th!

Everything about our stay at Karen's was perfect. The house is spotless from top to bottom. The kitchen is well stocked, but not cluttered. The bed was super comfy. I honestly can't think of anything they didn't think of to make this beautiful home a special place to get away to. As someone posted earlier, it's all about attention to detail. We OP really appreciated the lightweight kayaks as the river was low and it was a bit of a drop to the launch. Had a great time just paddling around the area. So much to do in this area if you like the outdoors. Citrus Springs Trailhead to the Withlacoochee Bike Trail just 6 miles away. We've stayed in many homes in the Inverness, Floral City, Dunnellon area over the past few years. This one is top notch!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

8 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family getaway

This was our 3rd time staying at this property and there is a reason we keep coming back. My kids love fishing off the dock and running around in the backyard. The property is the perfect size for a family of 4 with a good amount of space for everyone. We already have 2 more trips booked to return. Great find not too far from Rainbow River!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, quiet, huge well fenced back yard

Right on the river with a large well maintained back yard. Quiet neighborhood. The house was a perfect 2 bedroom 2 bathrooms with a nice layout. Open floor plan, screened back porch. A cardinal came to the bird feeder for breakfast every morning occasionally both male and female. The master bed was very comfortable we both slept very well. Plenty of closet and drawer space. Smart tv worked very well. We went to the Gypsy Gold horse farm tour and Captain Jacks horse riding trail. Both were very good. You are close to Belleview and Dunnellon, restaurants and Publix grocery and a Walmart although we never saw. A lot of walking trails so be sure to take some bug spray. There are so many things the host has provided I can’t imagine being disappointed with your stay.we didn’t use the kayaks, bikes, fire pit or grill this time but they are available. There is even a S’moors kit and games in the utility room cabinet! She’s thought of many things that I didn’t. Really nice touches like mints and books about the area. We will likely come back again. A lot of trails left unexplored. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

24 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

This is our second stay here. Enjoy the house, porch, and yard. Fenced in yard is great for our dog. Owners go out of their way to help you with any concerns. Thank you for letting us stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

As soon as we arrived we felt like we could live out our lives there. It was perfect, quiet, peaceful, relaxing.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

2 Apr 2024

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March 2024 RiverHouse

This was our second time staying at Karen and Ed’s lovely home on the river. It felt like coming home. Our hosts think of everything. There is not one thing I would change. It’s quiet and peaceful and lovely. We kayaked and ate out and sat on the river deck. Our dogs were safe and enjoyed protecting us from the squirrels. We’re coming back next year!

Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

With it on the Withlacoochee

Outstanding property in a beautiful area that provides everything you need for a first-class stay. Very well maintained both inside and out and stocked with toys galore. We took the kayaks out daily from the dock and explored up and down the river. Tons of other options for kayaking, biking, hiking, etc in the immediate area make this the perfect base camp for your Nature’s Coast adventure.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

5 Feb 2024

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Quiet, Relaxing, Very well stocked

This was a great place for us to stay while visiting my brother in Dunnellon. The fenced backyard was perfect for our pet. This is by far the most well stocked vacation rental we have ever stayed at. Very comfortable overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

1 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Cottage

Our stay was very enjoyable! From the creek/river that runs behind the house and having kayaks on hand to enjoy was great! We like that the house had almost everything we needed except a lighter to light the outside firepit lol! We had to get creative with that one. Overall it was a enjoyable, quiet stay even though the Florida weather was a little off that week. 😁

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kayaking Anyone

Wonderful property situated on the Withalacoochie River. Fenced yard, kayaks and bicycles. You will not be disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Elkton, Florida

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed home and area

House was as stated. Very clean and could tell it was well cared for home. Our dog enjoyed the fenced backyard. Good restaurants in the area. It was somewhat chilly while we were there, so no fish were biting. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Central Florida

9 Dec 2023

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Outstanding - Again!

This was our second stay and it was outstanding again. Clean, comfortable, well furnished and supplied, and serene. For a laid back, relaxing get away it is ideal. Within 5 minutes of our arrival we were asking ourselves why we waited 2 years between trips. We will return - again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., Lake Worth

24 Nov 2023

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Fantastic property

We were looking for a rental in this area because it reminds us of "old Florida". This property appealed to us for the location, the deck and waterfront, and the fenced yard - which was fabulous for our 2 Golden Retrievers. What we didn't expect was the incredibly attention to detail that was provided. The host's were superb, and obviously go out of their way to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. I would rate this a 10 if that were possible. We very much look forward to our next visit back here!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

22 Nov 2023

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Wonderful property

The owners have themed this house for paddlers. This is executed well and quite appropriate for the location. Well done!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nita M.

29 Oct 2023

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Perfect setting

We could not have picked a better place for what we needed. The location was great. Quiet and cozy! The backyard was secure for the pup while also giving us easy access to the river. The house had everything you could possibly need and more. It was clean and comfortable! Thank you for a great vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steph D., Port Saint Lucie

11 Oct 2023

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Outstanding pet friendly vacation home in the country, close to multiple springs!

My husband and I stayed here with our 3 dogs. We also trailered our kayaks up to visit the springs. We had an absolutely fantastic vacation here and definitely want to come back! The house was immaculate and extremely well stocked. It had paper towels, plenty of toilet paper, trash bags, spices for cooking, plenty of towels, etc. Each shower had a dispenser with body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. We didn't use them because we had ours, but they had four kayaks at the house. They even had firewood and a smores kit! There was also a basket by the back slider with a flashlight, sunscreen, and bug spray. They even had a bowl outside for water for the dogs. Karen was super communicative with us and even gave us the option of early check in. She was also extremely accomodating to us bringing three dogs. The dogs had so much fun between going up and down the stairs, sitting on the deck looking at the water, and all of the squirrels! The house itself is out in the country. Its so peaceful there, but also only about 15 minutes into town. You can easily get groceries delivered, run in for dinner, etc. The beds are super compfortable and the TV's support airplay so you can stream your netflix if you wish. I really can't say enough good about the owners and the property. We had an amazing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

28 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

What a great place! The home was plenty big for my husband, me and our 2 pups and it was one of the cleanest homes I've ever been in. The kitchen had everything needed for cooking, the 2 beds were large and comfortable, and the A/C was nice and cold! Outside was a big surprise with a very large, fenced in yard, right on the river with a wonderful dock, kayaks and a fire-pit to use, and a lot of beautiful trees. Overall this was such a quiet, peaceful place and we will definitely stay here again; we loved it!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it’s in the details

It’s all about the details, they put allot of time into the details. The soft sheets, the perfectly fenced in yard, kayaks, bikes, fire pit, towels, pots pans, everything you could think of and more. They even had a s’mores kit to make the perfect gram cracker marshmellow treat over the fire. On the river and 9 minutes away from Dunkin donuts

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen McCulley

My husband and I moved from south Florida to the Dunnellon area 8 years ago to escape the hassle of the big city.

Why they chose this property

The beauty of the Withlacoochee along with it's abundant wildlife makes this the perfect setting. The home is very private and the yard is perfect for relaxing. Completely fenced it is safe for your pets.

What makes this property unique

The location of this home is perfect for enjoying all the Nature Coast has to offer from hiking biking, golfing and sightseeing. It is centrally located to the areas vacationers come to enjoy. Swimming with manatees is an experience of a lifetime and Three Sisters in Crystal River along with Homosassa Springs are the only 2 places in the world where this is permitted. For fishermen, The Largemouth Bass are abundant and big in the Withlacoochee and Lake Rousseau.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

master

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