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rainbow river, wec, state parks, bike trails, close by. free use of kayaks,canoe

rainbow river, wec, state parks, bike trails, close by. free use of kayaks,canoe

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View of the docks from the river with the screen room
Rivers Edge
Property grounds
front entrance
storage shed

Overview of rainbow river, wec, state parks, bike trails, close by. free use of kayaks,canoe

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Popular LocationRainbow Springs State Park19 min drive
  • AirportOcala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationRainbow River25 min drive
  • Popular LocationWorld Equestrian Center – Ocala30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

rainbow river, wec, state parks, bike trails, close by. free use of kayaks,canoe

Rivers Edge Retreat is a private oasis located on the Withlacoochie river in citrus county florida. Great location to enjoy all the nature coast has to offer. Short distance to Ocala, Inverness, Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, and Dunnellon. Come and experience swimming with the manatees, tubing down the Rainbow River, scalloping in Homosassa and Crystal River, fishing on the withlacoochie and lake rousa., biking hiking, kayaking on the rivers, horseback riding, and Golfing. So much to do or just do nothing at all but enjoy and relax. My home offers you the perfect place to enjoy the privacy, sitting on the dock or in the screen room enjoying all of nature. You can bring your own boat and tie up to the dock or enjoy the use of two single kayaks one double kayak paddle boat or canoe available for free. I also provide two adult bikes and two childrens bikes for your enjoyment. At night you can sit around the fire pit and listen to nature sing. Grill your catch of the day on the provided gas grill and eat on the deck under the stars. The backyard is completely fenced and has two beautiful old oaks with huge staghorn ferns offering you plenty of shade. If you want some family fun try your skill at corn hole. There are many bird feeders so you can enjoy watching many varieties of birds as they come and go. If you choose to take day trips we are located close to Orlando with all of it's attractions and Tampa which is home to Bush Gardens. If you love to eat out our area offers some of the finest seafood in Florida. We have numerous festivals throughout the year celebrating our pioneer and Indian history and seafood festivals allowing you to taste all the local foods. I love this area of Florida for it's beauty and laid back lifestyle. So come and enjoy, relax, unwind, in what Florida once looked like.

Property manager

Donna Coleman
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings of friends allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Must get approval for number and type of pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If bringing a pet you must clean up after them. A poop scoop is provided. If the yard is left dirty you will be charged extra.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: small gatherings of friends allowed
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Johnson Pond Trailhead and Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Ross Prairie Trailhead. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 19 min drive
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 23 min drive
  • Rainbow River - 25 min drive
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boulevard Bistro - 15 min drive
  • Red's Breakfast & Lunch - 4 min drive
  • Stumpknockers Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • The Equestrian Grill - 12 min drive
  • Armante's Restaurant - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House on the Withlacoochee River
Comfortable house on the river. Nice outside area for relaxing. Convenient to town and stores. We enjoyed walking at Blue Run Park of Dunnellon. Very close to Rainbow Springs State Park.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Martha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home
We enjoyed the home and our pets did, as well. Open, roomy for the 2 of us. Bed comfortable, kitchen fairly well set up. We needed both heat and air in the 3 weeks we were there and all worked well. Due to the cool weather, we weren’t able to take advantage of the kayaks and bikes but all were available as advertised.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect experience
The house was clean and stocked with useful amenities. My family enjoyed having access to the kayaks and canoe and went down the river many times. We appreciated the information the host provided on area hiking, springs, and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Hideaway
This place is awesome.. We loved it, our dogs loved it..Very clean, comfy, and peaceful.. Thank you for the great communication Donna.. We look forward to coming back to your little piece in paradise Reba
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Retreat
We had a wonderful stay @ this "River Retreat"! Weather was a little chilly but we managed to keep ourselves occupied for the week. Hiking & Biking on the local trails was convenient and enjoyable. On our last day it finally warmed up enough to use the provided Kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna Coleman

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I was born and raised in Florida but now reside in Tennessee.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property in citrus county on the river because of my love of nature . The withlacoochie river is a nature and bird lovers paradise. I love kayaking and boating on the river and photographing the wildlife along the river.

What makes this property unique

My home has a secluded backyard that lets you sit on the dock or in the screen room and enjoy nature. I have many bird feeders that let you enjoy the birds as they come and go. You can go kayaking or boating right from the property or throw out a fishing line from the dock. This property is so peaceful it allows you to relax and unwind and enjoy nature without ever leaving the house.

Languages:

English

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