Rainbow River Experience.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

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Pet-friendly
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Barbecue grill
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Dunnellon, FL

Rainbow River
‪7 min walk‬
K.P. Hole County Park
‪6 min drive‬
Rainbow Springs State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Located in the Rio Vista neighborhood, pet friendly, but pets need approval prior to booking, there is a private boat ramp at the Rio Vista Park, right in the middle of the Rainbow River. Great place to relax, so peaceful.

Free access to Kayaks, paddle boards, with a whistle and life jackets supplied with your stay.
The golf cart and kayak trailer are free to use and tow the kayaks to the ramp. A private key will be issued to access the boat ramp on the Rainbow River.

The home is in a neighborhood with a “private” boat ramp that is on the Rainbow River at Rio Vista boat ramp, keyed entry, private entrance to launch your boat, kayaks, paddle boards or just tube down the river. The private 3 acre park has grills, shelter for shaded picnic tables, swim area and a place to dock your boat or kayaks.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with central heat and air. Four beds, Sleeps 8 comfortably, can host 10, air mattress on site for additional guests.
Bikes are on site to use at your leisure also.

*There is a $300.00 fee for loss of the key.*

Surrounding places to visit:

Hidden Gem Downtown
Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park

Surrounding favorites: KP Hole
Rainbow Springs State Park
Blue Gator
Don Pepe’s
Citrus Grill
Devils Den
Crystal River, Manatees
Equestrian Center, in Ocala
Dunnellon bike trail
Blue Run
Goeth National Park

No smoking and no parties please.😊🙏

Property manager

Chaz

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Steps to enter the river from the gated community park

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Adult supervision required.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside is acceptable.

Private boat ramp key provided, loss of boat ramp key is $300

The golf cart is only used for towing the kayak trailer

Any missing or damaged items will be additional fees

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

Long-term renters welcome

Seniors-only community.

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. Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS Ocala Winter Circuit or Florida Horse Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

Rainbow River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
K.P. Hole County Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
Rainbow Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Thirsty Turtle Pub - ‬11 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪Duffy's Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪Swampy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow River Experience. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Rainbow River Experience.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow River Experience.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow River Experience. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rainbow River and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from K.P. Hole County Park. Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and Lake Rousseau are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

25 June 2024

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

Great property

Kayaking and paddle boarding was so much fun, the house looked exactly as pictured and chaz was a attentive host and was very responsive to all my questions

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

23 June 2024

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

Amazing rainbow river getaway!

House was just as advertised! Was convenient to walk drive or golf cart down to the river. Great swimming hole at the ramp. Had a blast, house has cold AC, plenty of games and activities for the kids. Ended up using the kayaks and it was very easy to load and hookup the golf cart trailer. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel E., New Ulm, MN

5 Feb 2024

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

Nice

Clean

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

22 Sept 2023

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

Rainbow River is the best!

We love the area, and come every year. The golf cart, kayaks and the rack for carry are a real bonus. Nice outdoor area for hanging out. Inside is very cozy. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

5 Sept 2023

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

Weekend Escape

Chaz's place is amazing! He is responsive and ensures that you're going to have a great stay. This place has the perfect set up....plenty of tubes and kayaks for a river adventure! The best part was having the use of a golf cart and trailer that made transport to the river so easy and efficient! Chaz provides everything you could possibly need to enjoy a weekend escape from reality. The beds are comfortable and the space is perfect. He also provides a grill if you want to cook out at the private park with the river access. The park is so close with plenty of parking to enjoy the whole day floating, kayaking, or paddle boarding. I will definitely stay here again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great place. Host checked in to make sure everything ok and answer any questions.

Close to all of our areas of interest. Private park was amazing. Easy access to water and not over crowded like area parks.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jason H.

15 Aug 2023

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

Big Brother - Glorified single-wide trailer

VRBO listing makes no mention of video surveillance...and the host watches it intently in effort to make more money. I also suspect audio recording occurs, which is illegal without consent in FL. If a single-wide trailer while being intently recorded by multie cameras the entire time is your thing, this place is for you! I have to get the State AG involved to recoup my money. Host is dishonest.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

31 July 2023

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

What a fun way to explore the Rainbow River

Loved the comfort of the space and all the perks. Golf cart, private boat entrance that fit our small pontoon, paddle boards and basketball game. Great setup and worth the $!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth l.

7 June 2023

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

Rio Vista retreat

Chaz the owner was very responsive . Resonded in a timely manner . We had a great time. Couple of Malibu or ocean kayak tandems added in the future would be a great addition to his fleet of kayaks. The ten foot singles are a little taxing to reach the head spring especially if you are new to kayaking. Also bring some dawn detergent, provided dish soap a little ineffective. The place looked and smelled clean. I was impressed for an older trailer no musty smell whatsoever . Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Ac worked perfectly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA F.

18 Apr 2023

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

Good day on the river

Easy access to Rainbow River with kayaks at the property enabled us to have a full day on the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

26 Dec 2022

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

Great location and communication with host.

Great property especially for the price and all the amenities included. My family will be planning a big trip back down to the river hopefully this summer and will be looking to stay here or at another property by host again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mason H.

26 Sept 2022

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

Repeat

2nd time staying here, real nice spot with all the amenities you could ask for.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

31 Aug 2022

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

Kayakers dream

My family enjoyed our short stay and kayaking on the Rainbow River. This home was very clean upon arrival. We had everything we needed for cooking and comfort during our stay and had all our questions promptly answered by the host. It was fun and convenient to use the golf cart to transport kayaks to the neighborhood boat launch. It was a nice little spot to wade in the water at the launch site as well - very pretty place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah E., Atlanta, GA, USA

30 Aug 2022

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

Great Property! Great Host!

Chaz was awesome and very helpful! We had everything we needed! The property was clean and well taken care of! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great stay, great host

Easy access to the river with golf carts, trailer, kayaks all on premises. House was clean and accommodating—perfect for relaxing after a day on the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

2 Aug 2022

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

Great location

This house was great. We had the best time. Everything we needed and more was there. Chaz was awesome. Responded immediately and thought of Everything. The kids had so much to do and were never bored. The boat ramp/ park area was great. We hung out there all day on Sunday. Kayaks, kids games, extentisive movie collection, and pontoon boat were all put to good use. Beds were super comfortable. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Chaz for an amazing stay!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

7 June 2022

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

Biggest bang for your bucks!

A lot of very useful amenities that save you a lot of time and money. The location is great as it is very close to a private park with a boat launch. The home is pretty roomy and the fire pit was a huge bonus for us. The owner was super responsive and helpful. We had a great time and plan to go back whenever we can! 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie C.

31 May 2022

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

Everything and More

Chaz went above and beyond to make sure our two families “adults and kids” had everything anyone would need to enjoy and unwind for a weekend of fun on the river and at home. If anything we over packed because Chaz had all of the necessities covered inside and out. There was plenty of yard games, fire wood, kayaks, tubes, paddle boards, bikes, and the golf carts for transport. I had a really hard time leaving the hammock at night while staring up at the gorgeous night sky and stars by the fire. The Jon boat rental was perfect for getting up and down the river and the community park was beautiful and close to the rental. He was always accommodating and gave us the best suggestions on places to see and what to do while on the river. We will 100% be back to stay next time we visit Rainbow river. There is no other place we would rather stay. Thanks for an unforgettable weekend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

21 Apr 2022

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

Chaz thought of everything!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & communication with the property owner, Chaz, was top notch! The property is well kept & a quick golf cart ride to Rainbow Springs. We were able to enjoy ever moment of our stay because Chaz has thought of everything that could possibly be wanted & needed, down to the smallest of details. Now last but certainly not least, I have to rave on the John boat named Jenny. She is just the right size for maneuvering the river. With just a little gas, she provided an easy & carefree day of fun on the water for our family of 4. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eartha M.

6 Apr 2022

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

Family vacation

We were in town for a family wedding and wanted to be close to our relatives who live on the Rainbow River. This was the perfect spot, and so many great amenities. Will definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaci G.

12 Dec 2021

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

Awesome place!

We highly recommend this place. The owner of the property had all our needs covered. Biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, floats, table games for all ages, golf card and a small boat for our use. The community recreational area is also a nice place to enjoy with Rainbow River views and a launch ramp. We used Chaz’s golf card to carry the kayaks upriver (HP Hole Park) and went down all the way down to his recreational area. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilia B.

6 Dec 2021

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

Amazing

Loved everything about our stay . Besides the fact that the host and property manager were wonderful ,helpful and responded to every question right away the place was everything we could have wished for and more .Kayaking on the rainbow river was simply amazing , the place is stunning with loads of wild life and beautiful views. Went on a bike ride to watch the sunrise at the river and cruised around the neighborhood .The fireplace was also a very nice touch on a chilly night .It really was an amazing experiance

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

8 Aug 2021

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

River Retreat

Great location just minutes from Rainbow River and downtown Dunnellon. Great for families look for some quiet country time and river relaxation. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

kimberly a.

28 July 2021

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

great get away

We had a great family vacation with the dogs and older kids. The location was great and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen O.

11 July 2021

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

Awesome place to stay

We have been scoping out different places to rent for Rainbow River for my son's birthday next year. After staying at a few places we decided this is where we want to be. The home is very clean and the owner Chaz said he is extremely dog friendly. Which is great because we are dog owners and hated leaving them home. Location prefect. very close to KP Hole. The owner offers a golf cart and tons of toys. He had kayaks, long boards(which we truly liked) and tubes. The pavilion has a swimming hole, BBQ grills and bathrooms. Makes great Place to hold a party.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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