🎣Withlacoochee Riverfront Retreat🦆A-Frame/Boardwalk/Dock/Hot-Tub🐊

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Rainbow Springs State Park only 15 minute drive away!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Gym

Explore the area

Dunnellon, FL

Rainbow River
‪7 min drive‬
Rainbow Springs State Park
‪9 min drive‬
K.P. Hole County Park
‪13 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

A-Frame modern home located on hundreds of acres of protected wetlands privately accessed via the 250’ boardwalk from the house. Private dock on the Withlacoochee River backwaters access Rainbow River and Lake Rousseau from house by boat. Community boat ramp 3 doors down. 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths each has it’s own walk out deck. Hot tub on lower deck. No pets. 2 kayaks and a canoe. Leave no trace!

It’s 14 minutes to Rainbow Springs State Park, 23 minutes to Yankee town, and 45 minutes to Fort Island Gulf Beach.

Keep hot tub covered when not in use or subject to $50 fine per day.

Property manager

Matt Doran

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Citrus Springs

Located in Citrus Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainbow Springs State Park and Three Sisters Springs.

Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

Rainbow River - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Rainbow Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
K.P. Hole County Park - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
Juliette Falls Golf - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
‪Swampy's - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪The Pizza Joint - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🎣Withlacoochee Riverfront Retreat🦆A-Frame/Boardwalk/Dock/Hot-Tub🐊 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🎣Withlacoochee Riverfront Retreat🦆A-Frame/Boardwalk/Dock/Hot-Tub🐊?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🎣Withlacoochee Riverfront Retreat🦆A-Frame/Boardwalk/Dock/Hot-Tub🐊?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🎣Withlacoochee Riverfront Retreat🦆A-Frame/Boardwalk/Dock/Hot-Tub🐊 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rousseau and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rainbow River and Aquatic Wilderness Adventures. Rainbow Springs State Park and El Diablo Golf & Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

10 Apr 2025

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

Neat house in nature

Great house, super clean and nice, and the river can't be beat!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

30 Mar 2025

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

Relaxing Getaway

This house has everything you need. A beautiful sunrise in the morning on the most private dock. This is a nature lovers dream. Watching the wildlife early in the morning was the best. Kayaks are an added bonus! The hot tub was perfect in the evening. Although we didn’t use it, the fire pit on the dock would be awesome to sit by in the evening. Next time!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B.

3 Apr 2024

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

Easter Weekend

A piece of paradise, the A-frame was adorable. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

14 Aug 2024

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

Hidden Gem of Floridas True Nature

From stunning views on the boardwalk to dinner at Swampys, incredible. 10- 15 minute drive to Rainbow Spring State Park. The AFrame cabin was exactly what my Husband and I were looking for. Nature and peace. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

23 Oct 2023

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

Great spot for Dunellon getaway

Quiet and friendly neighborhood. Pretty close to restaurants and springs. Amazing sunrise view from dock. Owner was very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

1 Mar 2022

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

Biking the Withlacoochie

We enjoyed Swampys and the Blue Gator

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kata B.

18 Nov 2023

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

Most Beautiful Rental

This place was more beautiful than I expected. There were sooo many binoculars to view wildlife from the board walk and plenty of kayaks. Lots of birding books. My friends are mostly wildlife biologists, so this was truly a dream. This was my favorite place I've ever rented and I hope to come back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Englewood Florida

6 Aug 2021

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

Breathtaking

We really enjoyed Matt’s place. The view from the dock was beautiful and very peaceful. The house was very clean, and had everything that we needed. We played board games, went fishing, kayaking, and enjoyed seeing all the wildlife. We will definitely come back if we are in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing beauty

Filled with character and beauty inside and out. The walk to the water on the boardwalk over the natural setting was a treat in itself but when we arrived to the end- chairs, sun umbrella and a small fire place were a welcome site. Dont forget the hammocks everywhere. I dont know anything in area. We never left the property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

18 Feb 2024

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

Gon Fishing

Husband and I came to fish. Cold snap hurt fishing but we had a great time. House was very clean. Parking was able to accommodate one boat. There is only dorm/mini fridges provided so ice has to be purchased daily. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

A Frame review

Interior of property was lovely and well maintained and clean. Upstairs bedroom door was in need of repair to be able to lock it. Downstairs bathroom door needs to be lifted or shaved at bottom to avoid hitting tile floor upon opening. Exterior of property does need some TLC, and with a little bit of work, would match the interior. Instructions for cable/wife setup would have been useful, although we eventually figured out the remotes. Neighborhood was a bit sketchy; however, we had no issues with anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey J.

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Dock and Paddling!

So I loved loved loved the dock and the kayaking. And if I'd been there to fish, I would have loved that. If my kids had been with me they would have spent all day out on kayaks. My wife and I spent most of our time there on the dock or out in the swamp. The downfalls were the cleanliness of the hottub and deck. They were dirty. My wife felt uncomfortable and it had been our 18th anniversary trip. They had 2 small refrigerators and 1 didn't work, so we had to store things in coolers. It was dark and closed in feeling inside the house. We didn't enjoy the romance and cooking together that I'd hoped for. Plusses... The location and the dock cannot be beat Minuses... darker interior and cleanliness of the deck area.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi Q.

23 Dec 2021

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

Backwater Paradise

This little slice of heaven was a perfect little picturesque getaway. Matt had set up the property with great planning to guest enjoyment in mind. The little details were adorably thoughtful, like the telescope and binoculars, the board games and activities strategically placed inside and out, to the maps of local lakes and estuaries, to the bird identification posters. It was a dream, and I will absolutely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Damaris Q.

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Labor day weekend

The path to the front door was covered with grass and mod not easy to walk around it. The pictures of the house don't really show how tiny the place is for 12 people, really no space for a full-size air bed. The kitchen is well equipped with utensils and pots except for the refrigerator, 2 small fridges like college dorms fridges. roaches in the kitchen and bathrooms. The sofa in the living was dirty between the couches and for the outside wasp nets were everywhere and for the final touch the water was shut off around 9 am the day of the checkout. Sorry but I need to be honest with the review so when a guest arrives know exactly what you are getting into. The house is good for a small family definitely not for more than 8 adults.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brandy C.

25 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Clean cabin

Very clean, but small.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette M.

23 July 2021

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

Such a nice kid friendly place!

Our little family enjoyed staying here so much! Everything was so neat and clean. Our kids loved it because it was so kid friendly! Such a peaceful get away! Would definitely love to come back to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mine T.

22 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It was ok, not perfect !

We stayed at Matt's house for 3 nights. 3 adults and 4 kids. House is a little tight with no master bedroom/bathroom. We had a bad start since the sink in the kitchen had a leak and the dishwasher door was not working. Matt was nice enough to come the next day and replace it. Hot tub was not working. There is no internet but there is tons of DVDs to watch. There is tons of wasps. Rainbow river was fun and we had a good time.

About the host

Hosted by Matt Doran

I am an engineer in the Space Coast and manage our homes meticulously so that you won't be disappointed. My wife and I enjoy restoring forgotten properties and making them beautiful and loved again. We enjoy hosting people in our beautiful properties and are experienced hosts. We love being in the warm sun year round near the water where I can garden 365 days a year. As adventurous travelers at heart we can't wait to be your hosts.

Why they chose this property

One of a kind Withlacoochee River backwaters property with a 250’ boardwalk on state protected wetlands. Completely private. Very special!

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Common area 1

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property