Rainbow Springs Serenity Vacation Home

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View of river from dock. *** Due to insurance, slide not available.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Dunnellon, FL

Rainbow River
‪1 min walk‬
Rainbow Springs State Park
‪1 min walk‬
K.P. Hole County Park
‪13 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Rainbow Springs Serenity Vacation Home is a unique, four person, fully furnished, true riverfront property with the water running right under the house. With canoe, kayak and paddle board access and large private boat dock. Unfortunately due to insurance constraints we cannot offer the boat or slide. This property is located on the beautiful Rainbow Springs and nestled just outside the historic City of Dunnellon. It's less than 5 minutes from a public boat ramp, boat rentals, local restaurants, a state park, bike/walking trails and more. Enjoy the stunning river views from almost every room! This tranquil find is ideal for those looking for a family friendly home away from home.

Rainbow Springs Serenity Vacation Home | 2 bed / 1.5 bath | Sleeps 4 max in total:

* Absolute true waterfront home with river running under house.

* Private Dock with docking capability for boat and outdoor eating area with Polywood table and 4 Polywood Adirondack chairs.

*4 Polywood Adirondack chairs for lounging on dock.

* Easy access to spring with steps right off dock.

* Fully stocked kitchen, with a standard coffee maker/Keurig, new full sized refrigerator, freezer, new stove, dishwasher, air fryer / toaster oven and new microwave.

* Master Bedroom(Sleeps 2): King bed, private half bath, with TV. Absolute breathtaking riverfront views with private entrance off dock.

* Guest Bedroom(Sleeps 2): Queen bed with makeup vanity and TV.

* Full Bathroom with extra large walk in shower.

* Dining Room.

* Living room with large TV, couch, chair and chaise lounge.

*Screened and Furnished lanai with bamboo couch, recliner and dining room table for 4 with beautiful river views.

* Washer and Dryer.

* Outdoor Fire pit with 6 Adirondack chairs.

* Central Air and Heat.

* Outdoor shower with hot and cold water.

* This is absolutely a non smoking property, this means the ENTIRE property. This includes cigarettes, cigars, e-cigs, vaping etc.

* We do not allow pets at this time. This includes service animals.

* We are not offering the slide or boat due to insurance constraints.

Property manager

Jo Matson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

No cots or cribs will be provided to guests.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking(Including E-cig) $500 cleaning fee plus 1 night's rent for smoking indoors. The max capacity for the property is 4 people. No large events.

Respectful Noise Levels. Never leave children unattended. Those with mobility limitations stay clear of dock. No Pets. $500 cleaning fee for pets.

Check in - 3pm. Check out - 11am. Guests must be at least 25 to rent the property. Renting this property acts as acceptance of these house rules.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Rainbow Springs State Park and Three Sisters Springs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS Ocala Winter Circuit or Florida Horse Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Rainbow Springs State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
K.P. Hole County Park - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
Juliette Falls Golf - 16 min drive - 15.5 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Thirsty Turtle Pub - ‬14 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
‪Duffy's Pub - ‬16 min drive
‪Swampy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Springs Serenity Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Springs Serenity Vacation Home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Springs Serenity Vacation Home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow Springs Serenity Vacation Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. Aquatic Wilderness Adventures is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

20 Apr 2025

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

Birthday/Easter weekend

Cute and cozy home, with awesome deck on the beautiful Rainbow River. Wonderful view and location. Easy water access for swimming, fishing and boating! Enjoyed our visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete Terry H. W.

10 Apr 2025

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Wonderful place to stay!! Exactly what we were looking for! Excellent communication from Jo our host! Cannot say enough goods things about this place! We will definitely be back, thank you for everything!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex E.

9 Apr 2025

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

Like Living on the Edge of an Aquarium

What an amazing retreat. Jo is a more than gracious hostess who made sure we had everything we needed to ensure our comfort and entertainment- SUP's, kayaks, fishing gear, bikes, coffee, fresh condiments and even a gift basket of snacks and a complimentary bottle of wine. The house itself was clean, comfortable and full of character. The front yard entertainment area(complete with resident owl) was an unexpected pleasure, and the rear deck over the river encouraged easy and frequent river access. Over every morning's coffee and breakfast we were treated to a steady parade of heron, wood ducks, anhinga and other waterfowl flying by, while the river float had turtles, diving waterfowl and the occasional otter family regularly passing back and forth. On our 3rd trip to Rainbow River, we definitely have found the rental we will be seeking on every future trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rick L.

2 Feb 2025

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

Relax

THE place to get rid of stress! Wonderful atmosphere, great views!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marykay s.

19 Jan 2025

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

We Will Return

The property manager, Jo, was very friendly and accommodating. The house was equipped with everything we could possibly need, from sunscreen to umbrellas. The house was definitely quirky but its location right on the river was awesome. We loved waking up to steam coming off the river, otters swimming by and getting out for a kayak every day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemi J.

26 July 2024

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

Beautiful river getaway

Beautiful deck area for wildlife viewing. All the river toys included. Very attentive host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

12 June 2024

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

Another Fantastic Time

This is the second year we've come and stayed with friends, and our third year on the Rainbow (first year in a different house). We've been all up and down the river on floats and boats and I can't find a better place to stay on the river. We will be back again next year for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

6 May 2024

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

Excellent house

I love that this house is directly on the river. Very rare find! House has a lot of old character and charm. Will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

26 Apr 2024

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

Serenity For Sure!

Amazing house on a beautiful river. Location is perfect and the dock is great for swimming and enjoying other water activities. Approx. 2-hour float to Blue Run.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

6 Feb 2024

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

River

Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

21 July 2023

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

Great location and river access

We had a party of six with three kids and three adults spending the week playing and floating on the river. It was a great time. We brought two of our kayaks and river tubes and enjoyed floating, kayaking and swimming right off the dock.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Q.

17 July 2023

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

Rainbow River Serenity ❤️❤️❤️

We came for 5 days to celebrate my Mother in Laws 70th birthday and had the best time ever. Jo was very helpful. The house is in a super primo spot. We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Bradenton, FL

6 July 2023

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

Great relaxing weekend

We had a great weekend stay! We all really enjoyed kayaking and tubing. You can’t beat the location. We were sad to discover the slide pictured and advertised could not be used…that was very disappointing for the kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

5 June 2023

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

Amazing Annual Trip to the Rainbow River

We had the most amazing time staying the week after Memorial Day. Wednesday through Friday we enjoyed the peace and quiet and nearly empty river, then get to watch things come alive Friday night through Sunday. We float down every day, paddle up many days, and just have the best time. The house worked out really well for us with two couples staying in the main house and 4 kids staying in the smaller house. Everyone got their own space but we got to come together on the river! Everything we could have wanted was in the house, and Jo was the best host. First time I've ever gotten a walkthrough from a Vrbo host and she was very thorough! We can't wait to come back again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

22 Nov 2022

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

Nice place

Very well equipped and stocked. Good location on river and not far from town/ restaurants if you need anything. We appreciated the firewood for the pit.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jo Matson

Rainbow Springs Serenity has been in our family for 5 generations.

What makes this property unique

A true waterfront property with breathtaking views everywhere.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

Master bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Main bathroom

Spaces

About this property