Dunnellon, Florida
The Back Porch is sitting on four acres with a horse farm/country atmosphere.
The Back Porch is 350 square feet divided between a separate bedroom/bath area and the Living room/TV/Kitchenette area. There is a full porch, 7 feet wide by 22 feet long facing the Greenway.
There is a Queen size bed in the bedroom AND a Queen size Futon bed in the Living Room with kitchenette (No Oven). Perfect for a small family.
The futon bed doubles as sitting space while watching TV. The bathroom is accessed through the bedroom (minimal storage area).
Florida Green-way is located Immediately behind property. The Florida Green-way is available for hiking and hose back riding (non-motor travel).
Check out the Tubing, Kayaking and scuba opportunities on the rainbow river, just minutes away.
Numerous hiking, bike and horse trails on the Florida Cross barge channel and other nature preserves. Some with access directly from the property or within 2-4 miles.
Numerous antique shops in Dunnellon and many more within 30-45 minutes.
Two public boat ramps, on the Withlacoochee river within 15 - 20 minutes.
Crystal River and Yankee town on the Gulf of Mexico just 30 - 35 minutes away.
Not to forget about the picturesque fishing village of Cedar Key just over an hour away on the Gulf of Mexico.
Make the Back Porch at Windmill Acres your North Central Florida center of adventures!
Horsing Around Bring your horse and horse trailer. Plenty of room on our 4 acres.
The Florida Green-way is directly behind, with gated access to hundreds of acres of trails. Outdoor activities nearby are Rainbow Springs, boating, tubing, antique shops in a quaint town.
LONGER STAYS:
For stays over two weeks we offer and require a mid term cleaning. Every 14 days we will, at our expense, perform a general housecleaning of the property. We will schedule this with our guest prior to our mid term cleaning.
PETS:
1. The dog(s) must be well behaved, TRAINED, Not puppies.
2. Pet Must REMAIN on a leash while outside - Must pick up your Dogs Poop. :>)
3. If left alone, the pet(s) MUST be in a Kennel.
4. A Verified service pet is always welcome.
The yard is fenced but NOT to contain your dog.
The Back Porch was fun and colorful. Perfect size for two people.
My husband and I had the most relaxing and time at Dan and Margaret's Front Porch property. The property was peaceful, the home was clean and it was close to everything. We look forward to another stay in the future
Cute, clean little cottage. Easy parking. The only problem we had was we got there late and didnt notice the golden orb weavers on the back porch. We were doing the spider web dance! Nice location for exploring the area. I recommend!
Great stay in a convenient location
This cottage is precious. Love the decor, and it was equipped with everything we needed. The size was perfect for me and my husband. Owner is a super nice guy, and the location was great for our river trips. There was ample parking, even for our Sea Doo.
Very friendly hosts. Cute little cabin with a nice view of the woods from the back porch. Spent our days on all of the beautiful springs nearby. Great location with a short drive to stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again!
My stay was great, Son and 2 Grandsons , We will be coming back again Thank you Robert Jackson
Short stay but, great accomodations.
Had a great time at this VRBO. Very quiet and peaceful stay
We wanted to check out the surrounding area to possibly bring our RV. The area is beautiful. Our hosts were great and answered all of our questions. We used some of their suggestions for dinner and areas to roam. Don't know if we will be back to the area again but would love to stay with them.
Beautiful area for nature lovers. Rainbow river state park is 15 minutes from the property and it is a must. Kayaking is readily available and it is beautiful! The cooks very small but cute and comfortable. Even though the futon opens to a bed, the cottage would be very tight with more than 2 people. The back porch is the place to hang while at the cottage. It is private and very peaceful overlooking the woods. There is a walking trail directly behind the cottage that goes a very long way (for miles I think) and it is lovely. Dunnellon as a whole is a beautiful town, laid back, good restaurants, quiet horse farm area. Loved it here and hope to return.
The back porch was a very relaxing location. The perfect size for two with everything we needed for an extended stay. The hosts were on site and friendly if we needed anything, but also very respectful of our privacy. Pebbles, the cat, came to visit every morning and made sure we never got lonesome. This rental was in a country setting with access to a huge nature preserve, but was only a couple of miles to restaurants, shopping, and whatever else you might need. We chose the location because if was centrally located among many nature preserves, bike trails, kayaking opportunities, and the natural springs that dot the area and provide a winter home to the manatees. It was a bit of a drive to the many outdoor activities we chose to do, but not unreasonably so. It is also in close proximity to Ocala for those who like a bigger city experience. I would definitely recommend the Back Porch for any nature lover, or outdoor adventurer. Dan and Margaret were perfect hosts.
My best friend and I stayed at The Back Porch for a golf weekend. Everything was great. Recommended
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. My horses seemed right at home also. Being able to ride out the gate to beautiful trails was awesome. My husband did some mountain bike trails also. The property is in the perfect location. Dan and Margaret are wonderful hosts. Dan prepared the fire pit and we enjoyed the fire. Pebbles the cat was so sweet. Perfect stay.
Quiet & comfortable stay. Felt like home, and of course Pebbles, the resident kitty, was always there to greet me.
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Nice little area for small family or a couple! Private area and the host were very sweet ?
Quiet and close to Rainbow Springs! Owners are very humble and helpful.
We were looking for a place that would be central for us to explore the area, do ziplining and go tubbing and this was just right! Location was perfect with grocery stores and gas station 5-10 min away nice restaurants in the area (Swamp Grille, recommended by the hosts, was a hit!), sunflower picking farms 7 min away, Rainbow River around 20 minutes away. The house was adorable, just as pictured: cozy, cute and clean! It was well stocked and I loved that everything was labeled and easy to find. We enjoyed our meals at the back porch and explored the woods behind it too. Check-in and check out process went smooth as well and the hosts were always available. The only thing I would change would be a quieter AC, but had no problem sleeping. We would definitely stay there again!