100 FT OF RIVER FRONT! HALFWAY BETWEEN KP HOLE & SWAMPY'S!

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5135 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Dunnellon, FL

Rainbow Springs State Park1 min walk
Rainbow River1 min walk
K.P. Hole County Park13 min drive
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

* 100 FT OF RIVER FRONT
* HALFWAY BETWEEN KP HOLE & SWAMPY'S
* DOCK IN FRONT OF HOUSE
* BRING YOUR OWN BOAT

RAINBOW RIVER RETREAT (relaxed get away for nature lovers). WI-FI (up to 25 Mbps)

Location on the river:

We are located in a prime spot on the Rainbow River, halfway between the popular K.P. Hole and the 484 Bridge. It is directly across from an uninhabited island (no house across the river which makes for a more private experience on our dock).

Accommodations:

Upstairs include a king bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, living room/dining room combo, bathroom and screened porch with full view of The Rainbow River. (The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility)

Downstairs is a bedroom with both a queen and a single bed, large screened patio, outdoor shower, second full sized refrigerator and a laundry room with full-sized washer/dryer.

Home sleeps 5 comfortably.

Two single kayaks and one canoe are available at $75 each per stay with a $250 damage deposit.

There is also a volleyball/badminton net in the spacious yard plus an outdoor fire pit and a propane gas grill (propane not included due to liability).

What to do?

Our main attraction is the 6 mile long spring fed water wonder, The Rainbow River....in the front yard: enjoy nature, i.e. otters, a plethora of birds, turtles, vast array of fish, kayak, canoe, tube, snorkel, fish, swim.....72 degrees year round.

--Blue Run Park, popular biking/hiking/walking trail nearby (5 minutes) with a newly constructed bridge over the Withlacoochee River (Bass Capital of the World)

--Historic district of Dunnellon offers shops/eateries

--Gulf of Mexico (20-30 minutes) if you enjoy salt water fishing, boating, diving and scalloping (season for scalloping is usually from June to September)

--Cedar Key (45 minutes) a quaint fishing village, oyster and clam farms, kayaking, beaches

--Crystal River (25 minutes) a premier dive location known for its abundance of manatees in the winter

--Gainesville (45 minutes) home of the University of Florida Gators, wonderful cultural arena

--Disney, other Orlando attractions only about 2 hours away

Property manager

Mary Ann Ermatinger

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Steps to enter the river from the gated community park

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Evidence of a party will come out damage deposit

Pets

Pets allowed

Ask owner first, No cats. $125 fee per dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Evidence of smoking will come out damage deposit

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

Note from host: Evidence of a party will come out damage deposit

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Three Sisters Springs. Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and Petting Zoo Ocala are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Boulevard Bistro - ‬12 min drive
‪Swampy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Duffy's Pub - ‬16 min drive
‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100 FT OF RIVER FRONT! HALFWAY BETWEEN KP HOLE & SWAMPY'S! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 100 FT OF RIVER FRONT! HALFWAY BETWEEN KP HOLE & SWAMPY'S! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100 FT OF RIVER FRONT! HALFWAY BETWEEN KP HOLE & SWAMPY'S! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 100 FT OF RIVER FRONT! HALFWAY BETWEEN KP HOLE & SWAMPY'S! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. Aquatic Wilderness Adventures is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

29 Sept 2023

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

Florida at its best

We loved spending time at this beautiful river house. we are Native Floridians and loved enjoying true Florida. We went to the grocery store, and never left the property. We enjoyed the springs, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and fishing. Every morning we sat on the dock enjoying the sounds of wild Florida. A true opportunity to refresh. It felt as though we were staying at our extended family home. Thanks, we shall return.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boon B.

20 Aug 2023

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

Old Florida

We loved having coffee on the screened porch and watching the wildlife. Great location. Will be back again one day.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

11 Aug 2023

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

Vacation

Beautiful location! Tubing from the house was a perfect activity and just what we needed! We hope to book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

28 July 2023

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

Great property and owner

Perfect location and the property owner genuinely wants you to have a great time. I take my family to Rainbow River every year in the summer to relax and swim in the cool, clear waters. This year we had a great time and enjoyed every aspect of this property. Hope to return here next year. Thank you Mary Ann for being so hospitable!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

23 July 2023

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

Relaxing Vacation

Awesome week! Awesome stay! Truly the best location on rainbow river! We used our SUP boards and a kayak every day. But even just sitting on the dock with the breeze blowing was so enjoyable! It rained one day and we sat and watched the rain on the upstairs screened in balcony. House was cozy and comfy. Easy drive to all local businesses. We are already planning a return trip back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M., Grand Rapids, MI

18 Mar 2023

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

Great scenic and private location

The great: Probably the nicest location available for rent on the Rainbow River, private and scenic. Located on a large heavily treed and well shaded lot. Forest to the south, river and forest to the north, neighbors on each side not too close. Herons, Ibis, Egrets, Wood ducks, many other water birds and song birds to be watched from the cottage. Also, a herd of deer, wild turkeys, and an armadillo visited. The good: This is an older summer cottage, a little worn, but clean and comfortable. Watch the wildlife from the upper and lower screened porches, or the large dock on the river morning and evening, and the kayaks and tubers during the day. Great direct access for your own kayak. If you bring a boat you can tie up at the dock. Well equipped kitchen and appliances, all in good working order, new Roku TV, you can connect with bluetooth for streaming. The not so good: Internet is slow and intermittent during the day. After dark, good enough for streaming. If you use the lower bedroom, be aware, there is only one small bathroom with toilet and shower on the upper level, on the lower level there is only an outdoor shower. VRBO outside photo is probably 10 years old.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

21 Apr 2022

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

On The River, great memories are made

Beautiful location, lots of wildlife. Wonderful time. Everything needed was there.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

21 Sept 2021

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

Great Location!

If your looking for a place to get off the grid and away from the crowds this property is for you! Enjoy a walk in the morning through old Florida, afternoon paddles down to Blue Run state park (drop a car there in the early morning), and evenings sitting on the dock with a cocktail. Fenced in property was great for our dog Maggie!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

29 June 2021

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

Rainbow River Vacation

This is a perfect spot to enjoy Rainbow River. We loved tubing off the dock to Blue Run and canoeing to the headspring. The wildlife is phenomenal; wood ducks and otters spotted from the porch. Made for a very relaxing vacation with beautiful scenery in a comfortable house.

4/10 Poor

Christina R.

29 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

First time out of quarantine in over a year

Been dreading doing this review, I dont like conflict/complaining, however, there were quite a few things that were just unacceptable, & few that were fantastic. The fantastic; the beautiful river, peace/quiet of being out of a big city, cardinals & otters visited every morning while sipping coffee on upstairs balcony, the 103 bluegill my son cought & released & the feeling of the crisp water washing all the worries away. Now the hard part. First thing you notice - the outside shower right next to the front door, used bars of soap, wet cigarette butts on the old rusted chair in the corner, weeds coming thru floor mat, mold growing various places. Gross, unuseable. The stairs and laundry room are right as you open the front door, no air, June in FL is pretty rough, planned on putting our dogs crates in this area, was just too hot. Downstairs patio has a mold issue, the smell is overpowering and we were unable to use this space. Downstairs bedrm smelled amazing, scented wall plug ins. Upstairs, the sheets on the bed were white but covered in stains, some appeared to be menstrual cycle stains,we had to go to walmart to get a sheet set, also had to buy a coffee pot,the one provided had black mold in the water fill tank! We are immune compromised and haven't been in a store in over a year, but curbside pickup wasnt available. I told the property manager that we were immune compromised so could she make sure things were extra sanitized, but once we saw the shower I had my husband lysol everything & check the ac filters, Upstairs bedrm air filter was thick with dust, same in downstairs bedrm. Listing said no one there day before/after but someone was able to book checkin for same day we left. Dining chair cushions were really stained and had food particles in the button holes. 3 people also came walking thru the backyard, with 2 dogs,unannounced! They store their boat there, no one told us, thank god our dogs were crated upstairs, could of gone bad quickly! There is no downstairs fridge and grill is not gas as pictured. Last straw, my daughter,12, finding a used condom under the couch trying to find one of the dogs balls!l Got a message with link to their website, found out we could of stayed entire month for a a little more than what we paid for 6 nights! Nightly month rate on their site would of been acceptable. Also bring your our own dishwasher tabs, and the oven took twice the normal time to cook everything. Just overall disappointed

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

3 May 2021

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

Paradise!

Looking for a tranquil place to vacation, search no further. From beautiful surroundings to access to the hostess with the mostess, you cannot go wrong.!

Stayed 75 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Dan V.

10 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful location

Internet was slow, tho owners worked hard to improve it. No cable TV, almost no TV channels to be had. But- otters out back! Quiet street, and what a great river. Not always real comfortable, but it is hard to complain when you have so much life around you.

Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Aug 2020

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

Magical Place on the River

Had an amazing time with my daughters on the river, the house is just perfect to get away from it all.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

13 Aug 2020

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

Spectacular Spot on the Rainbow River

Simple, clean home in the perfect location. The dock offers a great vista of the river as well as a perfect jumping off point. Great for a family looking to get away. MaryAnn was an amazing host. She patiently answered our questions, and made our experience one of the best ever!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

6 July 2020

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

Great getaway

Great location on the Rainbow River. House was perfect for me and my husband. We spent a quiet week here. The owner was so nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

18 June 2020

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

Pure relaxation

WONDERFUL!!!!!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Phil R.

11 Mar 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Excellent amenities, fantastic river disappointing cleanliness.

We had a great time on the river. Additionally, Dunnellon is a really nice small town. The upstairs of the home worked out well for the 2 of us. We did lots of short trips to other rivers as well. The disappointment was the lack of cleanliness in the kitchen and the buildup of pollen, dust and dirt on the windows. We spent hours cleaning the home getting it in the condition we needed in order to spend a month there. When we spent that amount of money we expected more. Also, had we known there would be people walking through the property to access their boat stored in the boathouse it would have spared some uneasiness. A simple headship would have prevented that. All in all we had a great time and caught some of the largest bass of my life (right from the dock!). Beautiful scenario, beautiful river and great access.

10/10 Excellent

Raimund K.

6 Mar 2020

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

Mary Ann and Shannon were awesome and everything we could possibly ask for in hosts.

The top floor accommodations are lovely with a beautiful view overlooking the crystal clear Rainbow River. We had SUCH a fabulous time there and enjoyed ourselves so much. We would unhesitatingly recommend this home for a couple looking to paddle a kayak off the front yard, swim in the river, laze on the dock and watch the river drift by, or enjoy a fire in the pit with the stars in the night sky blazing overhead. An extraordinarily beautiful spot and absolutely delightful hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon G.

30 July 2019

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

Spring River House

Wonderful week on the Rainbow River! Incredible snorkeling and kayaking along with quiet time on the spacious dock and the screened patios!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

2 Feb 2019

Beautiful location, very peaceful

Quiet, peaceful home right on the river, complete with your own dock. I enjoyed my stay there very much.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Waupaca Wisconsin, USA

19 Mar 2018

A great place to unwind, relax and enjoy the unique enviroment.

Spent a month here and enjoyed our stay so much. The house was outfitted perfectly for all our needs including tubes, firewood, cleaning supplies, laundry and kitchen necessities. The beds were comfortable as was all the furniture. The Rainbow River is a beautiful natural amenity full of wildlife crystal clear and 72° temperature, perfect for awimming. Peaceful and quiet early in morning and late in the evening but supporting a lot of outdoor activities for humans that didn't seem to deter the animals and birds. Otters, raccoons, birds of every sort just off the dock for our enjoyment. It was really incredible. We brought our own kayaks and bikes, owner Mary Ann can provide kayaks for a reasonable fee. We swam, snorkled, tubed and kayaked nearly every day and when we weren't doing that biked the Dunellon and Withlacoochee bike trails. Dunellon is a fine town with fresh seafood and produce markets available daily. There are some great little boutiques for shopping. Restaurants are great in town. The opportunities to sight- see are plentiful and fairly close: Crystal River, Cedar Key, Yankeetown and three State Parks. Mary Ann answered all our questions, made suggestions for activities, restaurants and services in town and was most helpful in every way. I would not hesitate to return and most highly recommend this property.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 Oct 2013

Darlene C

We had a great time at the river. The owners were there to have everything ready. We spent four days, and everything went very well. The house was comfortable and the yard was well maintained. We had our own dock and sat out there in the mornings and evenings enjoying the wildlife on the river. We will definitely be going back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

17 Oct 2013

Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often Kinda Place

Our word choice for the weekend was EPIC! It started with the warm welcome from the owners. We cooked dinner that night with the fully equipped kitchen and watched the otters play on the dock that over looks the crystal clear Rainbow River. The property is very well maintained and comes with everything you would need but food, clothes, and toiletries. Photos are accurate and true. The owners were fabulous and kind beyond words! This is a property that is fun without ever having to get into your car. We took advantage of the volleyball net, fire pit, canoe, kayaks, tubes, windows open, swimming, and bathing in the river. Personal recommendations: Use the property for what it's worth! The owners want you to enjoy yourself- that is why they are kind enough to share Grandma's house. Sip your coffee early in the morning on the dock- it's sublime taking in the view of the river full of otters, birds, and bass. Enjoy a cocktail on the dock and watch the sunset. Go to the Blue Gator and dance to the live bands. People were extremely kind in town! Take the tubes to Swampy's by car. They will drive you up river to the KP hole. The house is right in between the KP hole and Swampy's. We stopped at the house for a lunch break and then tubed back to the car. It was perfect! Live, laugh, love and be respectful to this place. It is truly an invigorating experience. We are so thankful we stubbled across the small town of Dunnellon and this HOME! Thank you very much for opening it up to us. We cannot wait to return!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

L. B., Where do you live?

12 Sept 2013

Rainbow River Fun!

Wonderful month long stay! Owners were very pleasant.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 Aug 2013

Total Relaxation

Fantastic Find! This spot is perfection! The house is clean and well maintained.....and contains everything for an enjoyable stay. The owners even left a folder with recommendations for local eateries and attractions for those who would like to venture out.....but honestly, who would want to leave this tranquil place? The scenery and wildlife were breathtaking. We will definitely make it an annual getaway.