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Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River

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View down the hill
View from our dock
Dock on the water
River view
View from upper dock

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Rainbow River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • K.P. Hole County Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River

The cottage at Blue Cove is a 1,400 square ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat located on Blue Cove on the beautiful Rainbow River. You can bring your own boat and keep it at the private dock and/or you can utilize one of our canoes or kayaks during your stay. The cottage has everything that you need to head out for a river adventure or to be entertained indoors. There are 3 smart televisions in the home with streaming services, a game room with a retro style video game system, a ping pong table in the garage, board games and corn hole boards for playing out back.

At the entrance to the neighborhood there is a restaurant and bar on the water that you can boat to or even walk. The cottage is ideal for families or couples looking for a peaceful escape to one of Florida's most beautiful natural waterways. The cottage is close to downtown Dunnellon so picking up groceries and supplies is not going to take time away from your vacation. Conveniently located 1 hour from the University of Florida, 23 minutes to Crystal River, 5 minutes from biking trails and 30 minutes to The World Equestrian Center in Ocala. There is plenty of parking for your boat trailer after you put in at one of the local public boat ramps.

Please note that the home does have private access to the river but the steps down to the the water are steep and people that have mobility issues may find the stairs difficult to navigate. There are outdoor security cameras on the property. This is a family property for a maximum of 6 adults or 8 total people including children and no parties or pets are allowed. This property also has a rental agreement that is sent by VRBO in the app when you request to book. Thanks for checking out the cottage!

Property manager

Katie Morgan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Kayaks and canoes are for use onsite only. Please store them upside down on racks and locked up.
Only guests listed on the agreement can be on the property. If you bring a pet you will be charged after you leave or asked to leave during your stay.
This house has a rental agreement. Please be sure to read it before booking so that you can make an informed decision about booking.

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 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 cottage is on the waterfront. Circle Square Cultural Center and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquatic Wilderness Adventures, or check out an event or a game at HITS Ocala Winter Circuit.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rainbow River - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 14 min drive - 13.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River located?

This family-friendly Dunnellon cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and Rainbow River. Rainbow Springs State Park and Lake Rousseau are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Emily B.

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

Great stay!

Fantastic place to stay, unwind, kayak, fish
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Lovely time.

Lovely home, beautiful property. Very much enjoyed the kayaks and canoes on Rainbow River.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Rainbow river, Blue Cove

Best stocked rental, owners responded quickly if we had any questions. Lovely paddling on the Rainbow River.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie S.

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

Escape the rat race

It was secluded but close to everything. It was very quite and had everything we were looking for. Nice chance to unwind and relax. We did some fishing, kayaking and visited a couple springs. Great trip and enjoyed quality time with loved ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Peaceful

Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

LOVED IT!!!

we loved our stay. House was very well stocked with anything you needed to entertain all age groups. Lots of extra blankets, towels, cleaning stuff. The view was wonderful. I even had a visit from the local otter while drinking my coffee on the dock. It was cold while we were there, so not a lot of water action. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zabrina K.

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

Beautiful

Katie and Drew's place is beautiful, peaceful and clean. The location is perfect and we had such a great time. We are praying all is well with the storms and flooding!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Perfect Rainbow River Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is very comfortable and there is so much to see and do on the river. Great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joellen F.

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

Gorgeous!

The property is sooo cute! The owners have thought of everything and the amenities were above and beyond what I expected. It was so peaceful and conveniently located. Katie and Drew were easy to get ahold of and took care of an AC issue extremely quick and even offered us compensation for the inconvenience. I would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William A M.

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

Awesome place to stay

Katie was great, we had everything we needed for a fun filled week. Great family oriented place to stay. We would recommend to anyone. Thank you again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great location

Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

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

Private oasis

We had the best time. The house had everything we could possibly think of and more. Very clean with lots of fun amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRR K.

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

Relax and enjoy!

I don't even know where to start. Communication was amazing. Home was easy to find and my oh my did it have just about everything you would need during your stay. Kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, tubes and a well stocked kitchen and towels and blankets. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KSB 1.

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

Our Happy Place.

This property comes with EVERYTHING needed for a weekend on the river. I brought my personal huge bin of floats, we never used them. No need. The view is awesome. Its a steep walk up and down to dock. But Soooooo worth every step. The cove is beautiful, and of course the river. Katie was an amazing point of contact
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron b.

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

Weekend getaway

Property was great all the amenities were as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

secluded waterfront on the cove

My family and I had a very nice time at this property. The house was very clean and loaded with fun things to do. Best of all was the shaded, secluded, waterfront view of the cove. There are quite a few kayaks on site that we took advantage of, and the river is a just a 5 minute paddle from house & and a restaurant on the river is not much further. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Peaceful and zen

Fantastic house, great layout, very easy to relax into house and land and feel at home. Beautiful cove view. Appreciate the care and comfort that has clearly gone into this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

River Retreat

Very comfortable cottage with access to Rainbow River. Perfect retreat and very accommodating hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean B., Chicago area, USA

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

Great location for biking and kayaking

The quiet and pretty neighborhood of Blue Cove is well situated for biking on the Dunnellon and Withlacochee trails, as well as paddling on the Rainbow River. Comfortable and well equipped house, all the equipment you'll need for getting on the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Birthday getaway

PERFECTION!!! This home has everything you could ever need for your stay. So close to everything yet so peaceful. We enjoyed every second of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Exceeded our expectations- Cottage on Blue Cove is unforgettable!

Rainbow River offers a clean, safe place to kayak and swim with turquoise blue waters… we enjoyed seeing a family of wild otters, fish, turtles, and fascinating bird watching. Our hosts, Drew and Katie offer a very organized, clean, artistic cottage with many thoughtful details ( comfy beds/bedding too) and any water gear you might need - it felt like “home.” The community has many fun activities and good places to eat out. We will certainly tell our friends and family about this special place!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dainya C.

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

Friends get away

We couldn't have asked for a better place right on the water. The house is decorated to the "T" with everything you will ever need and more. The host were very nice and very accommodating. My favorite was the arcade game. the house is at the take out point on the river so we parked a car there and drove to the put in point and it worked perfectly. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline E.

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

Everything Was Perfect

The home was perfect: so well thought out with everything you might need. The docks, kayaks, weather, and river made for a wonderful few days with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn l.

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

Great Place!

We loved this property. Close to a really fun restaurant that we took the canoe out to a couple times. The house itself was super clean and well stocked; we weren't missing a thing. We loved fishing from the dock and heading out to the springs. Will definitly plan a trip here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Great getaway

We had a blast at this house at blue lagoon. Nice and clean and ton of stuff to do too. Definitely on the list for a another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katie Morgan

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