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Charming Withlachoochee River Home Hidden Among Nature.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golf

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Dunnellon, FL
  • Lake Rousseau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rainbow River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Dunnellon

With a stay at this vacation home in Dunnellon, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Rousseau and a 4-minute drive from Rainbow River. .This vacation home is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from World Equestrian Center – Ocala and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Rainbow Springs State Park.

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 4 min drive
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 6 min drive
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 10 min drive
  • Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Withlachoochee River Home Hidden Among Nature.

The natural sights and sounds from this river home will quickly ease you into vacation mode. With approximately 2,600 square feet, this 3-bedroom/loft, 3-bath home, can accommodate the whole family. The private master suite features a king-sized bed, plus a cozy living area of its own. Other rooms feature a queen-sized bed, twin beds, and double beds. A short walk from this hidden treasure is historic Dunnellon, where you’ll find antique shops and fun local restaurants. Rainbow Springs State Park is an 8 minute drive from our home or swim in the crystal clear water at the local beach park less than 5 minutes away. We have 2 single & 2 tandem kayaks for you to enjoy right off of our dock so you can explore the beautiful nature that surrounds us on the Withlacoochee River. We are located on a quiet part of the river so fishing is great for the Big Mouth Bass. Call today to book your relaxing get away and find out why guests come back year after year.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lisa Rice

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be watched closely on waterfront

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

denise m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable nature retreat
This waterfront property is tucked away nicely into the woods yet minutes away from the towns conveniences. Lots of room for family and friends and well appointed for fun. Lisa cares for the property and it shows. You won't be disappointed. We even saw a bobcat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2025
The property was perfect for our family getaway. Lots of fishing and very close to the Rainbow River- which is absolutely beautiful! Spent lots of time at the Headspring swimming. Stop by the Dunnellon seafood market. Family owned business and they are amazing! We had quite a bit of rain but the HUGE screened in porch let us be outside, enjoying the surrounding wildlife and river. Cooked most of our meals at the house and ate on the porch! It was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at this property! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by our incredibly friendly host who made us feel right at home. Lisa's warm welcome and helpful tips truly set the tone for our entire visit. The house itself was immaculate – by far the cleanest vacation rental we've ever experienced. Every room was spotless, and it was clear that great care had been taken to ensure everything was in perfect condition. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed, and it really made our stay all the more comfortable and enjoyable. The amenities provided were top-notch, and we had everything we needed for a relaxing and stress-free vacation. The location was perfect, allowing us to explore the area easily and return to a peaceful and pristine home at the end of each day. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a high-quality, clean, and welcoming place to stay. Thank you to our wonderful host for making our trip so memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunnellon House
This property was amazing and had great details like all of our names and brownies and there was great communication and hospitality with the owner. Its a wonderful place to stay with family and friends and is a very enjoyable environment. I would totally recommend for anyone trying to visit springs or stay in a foresty place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!
We had a wonderfully relaxing and super fun 3 day weekend visit and felt completely at home. Lisa was gracious and lovely - meeting us at the house to welcome us with just baked brownies. We went tubing and kayaking at Rainbow Springs and also spent time at the house to paddle board, fish, play board games on awesome screened porch, and make s’mores in the fire pit. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryn D., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute river house
Super cute & clean house on the river! Lots of wildlife in the area & beautiful nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance and Tanja B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Swamp
An amazing place nestled within a more quiet part of the River. The house was great, with paddle boat, kayaks, amazing porch deck and fishing off the dock. Kayaked to hidden lagoons , great wildlife and beautiful sunset all at your back porch. Couldn’t have been any better. Loved the house. Great memories. Thanks Lisa for a warm welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property great location.
Beautiful location. Very well set up house. Kitchen had everything that was needed and more. Just a super great place to get away from it all and relax with virtually no outside noise except for the frogs a croaking and the owls a hooting. And if you're worried about the sun blaring down on while on the decks. The decks are in the shade for a long time during the day. We had a great time. You will also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our Staff retreat in Dunnellon!
We stayed 3 nights at this house in Dunnellon and it was exactly what we needed! The house and the town were the perfect getaway from busy Orlando. Spent our mornings out on the spacious deck listening to the amazing sounds of nature. Saw many many gators, big and small! Took the kayaks out several times. Rented a pontoon at Anglers and swam around in the Rainbow Spring. But the house was a perfect home base. Lisa the owner cares deeply about her property and more specifically your stay, your comfort, and your enjoyment. We've done the typical VRBO communities...where every house is the same, vacationers in every house, and everything is brand new - and that's fine...but this is the homey, small town and perfect house on the river that we really wanted. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bret F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Property and Management
Me and my wife had a perfect time at the Riverhouse in Dunnellon. The house is well described in the description and is furnished with everything you could need and more. It is well supplied for both couples or families. We preferred to mainly just relax and read but the beautiful location made that extremely relaxing. The owner met us at the house and let us know everything we needed to know in order to enjoy our stay and use of the many toys and equipment available for use. She was available for advice on dining and tours etc and could not have been more helpful. The town of Dunnellon was very peaceful and has many Locally owned and operated businesses. We have already booked our trip for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC
Amazing experience! EVERYTHING you need in a relaxing vacation you'll find it here. Very cozy, super clean and organized home. So convenient to be on the river and also near town and all activities. It was a plus that the home comes with paddle boat and 3 kayaks. Host was super friendly and easy to contact her.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins weekend
Great property, the owner is great to work with. She takes a personal interest in your stay. Fresh baked brownies were waiting when we arrived. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for our family
We had a really nice time and enjoyed the property very much. Thank you for providing such a nice place for our family. We had everything we needed and place was super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything about our stay was perfect. The house is spotlessly clean and exactly as described. Lisa is super friendly, helpful and efficient, with great communication. Having use of the kayaks is a real bonus, we spent a couple of cheap days just exploring the river. Great location for exploring this part of Florida with many interesting places within an easy drive. Very highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
My family and I stopped here for 3 nights on the way to Disney World. I had been to Silver Springs when I was a kid and wanted to take my two girls to something similar. We looked at several places on VRBO before deciding to stay here. I am very glad we made this choice. The cabin was immaculate and Lisa was there to greet us upon arriving with still warm brownies just pulled from the oven. She was so kind and walked us through everything. The cabin is on a cove off of the Withlachoochee River. It is about a 10 minute float from where the Rainbow River and Withlachoochee meet. There are kayaks at the cabin and you can paddle upstream to the rainbow river if you choose, or you can take them upstream by car and float down (there are also many kayak/tube rental places that will take you upstream and drop you off). It was the best of both. We were able to access the beautiful Rainbow River but we were secluded at the cabin. I was serene in the evenings. We spent all 3 playing cards on the screened in porch. I highly recommend this cabin if you are looking for a relaxing trip, especially on the front or back end of a trip to Disney!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away
We had a quiet, relaxing get away at the river retreat. Access to the river for kayaking couldn’t have been easier. We saw a lot of beautiful wildlife. The location is tucked away, but still close to anything you might need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun Time
Warm welcome from the host and the house was perfect for our long weekend with the family. The wraparound deck made it hard to leave. We spent so much time outside enjoying nature. Money well spent. Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K., chattanooga, tn, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Tenn Seniors
Was expecting to swim (float around) in the creek. Too many gators to even fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful short vacay for graduate
This property is fantastic. Everyone in our group loved it! The location is marvelous. Quiet and serene. The amenities more than expected. It is fully stocked with everything you can need but your food. The house is very clean. 3 bathrooms worked out great for us. Lisa is a friendly, helpful hostess. We enjoyed the kayaks, fishing from the dock and hiking in the woods. Many activities close by. we enjoyed tubing and the gym allowed the young men in our group to have a free guest pass for a workout. There are numerous restaurants within a short distance. Hopefully we will have another opportunity to enjoy this slice of serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
River House
Staying at the house was very peaceful. Convenient to town, but felt like you were worlds away. Love the nature watching on the river. Lovely experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This was an amazing property. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of where it is located. The kayaks were an added plus! Looking forward to renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of 2021 in Dunnellon
There were 7 of us for an end of year trip. This property was amazing. There was so much room for all of us. No fumbling over each other. The owner went the extra mile with providing all kinds of games, books, kayaks, paddle boat, fishing, pool and the list just keeps going. And keeping 4 young adult boys busy was so easy. Cooking for New Year's Even and shrimp boil was over the top with all items needed in the kitchen. We cannot wait to come back to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful river setting
For anyone wanting to get away for a quiet, peaceful stay this is the place for you. Beautiful home in a quiet, wooded setting and right on the Withlacoochee River. Saw deer every evening just before dark on the small hill in front of the house. Fish were plentiful and fun to catch. My family and I had a great time there. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
Our weekend was a birthday celebration with a bunch of kids to go tubing in the am and we came back to the house to kayak and paddle boat. They lived on the pool table when not on the water or running around outside while the adults lived on the deck enjoying the view. The owner cares very much about her house and how the guest enjoy their visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maritza W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location, clean home, great owners. Lisa is wonderful. Come here to get away and enjoy springs and water activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021