Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

Dunnellon, Florida
$528 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Peaceful, pet-free family getaway on the crystal-clear Rainbow River.
Nestled in nature, sip coffee under a canopy of trees and enjoy the tranquil water views. Watch the wildlife from our spacious deck, waterfront dock or 3 covered porches. Kids will leave their phones behind with abundant outdoor activities including tubing, paddling, fishing, snorkeling, and more. ~2,700k sq ft home recently renovated to ensure utmost comfort and convenience for our guests.

Ideal location on aquiet part of the river, near the confluence of Rainbow/Withlacoochee rivers and overlooking a preserve. Short walk or bike to the Dunnellon trail and local restaurants. Publix and Walmart 5 min drive.

At night enjoy a bottle of wine at the fire pit on an open deck overlooking the river while grilling out or sharing a meal from our full-service kitchen. Alternatively, take advantage of the great location close to town center by walking or biking to local bar/restaurants.

All bedrooms have ceiling fans and window treatments. Bedroom breakdown:

Master - 1 king bed w/private bath
2nd bedroom - 2 twin beds. Shares guest bath with 3rd bedroom
3rd bedroom - 1 king bed. Shares guest bath with 2nd bedroom
Quad room - separate room great for kids. Includes 2 trundle beds with total of 4 twin mattresses. Also has a private full bath. This room is only available for reservations with 7 or more guests. Special charges apply $10 pp per night 7+).

Fully equipped kitchen includes brand new high end appliances (Fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, separate beverage fridge, toaster, coffee maker (Kuerig and drip). Cooks will be right at home in our kitchen - plenty of baking dishes, flatware, serving ware, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and utensils. We have a few basic condiments and spices available.

During the day snorkel, float, canoe or kayak down the Rainbow river and drop off at the house. ~4.5 hour float from K.P. Hole; 3 hour float from Rainbow River State park. Or 45 minute float from Blue Run. For boating, rent a pontoon or jon boat from Blue Gator nearby and head to the Withlacoochee River for nature watching or bass fishing. For exercise, walk, jog, or bike to the nearby Dunnellon trail at Blue Run park, 1/2 mile walk away. 4 bikes are available to our guests.

If you want to mix in some saltwater, we are a 30 minute drive to Yankeetown or Crystal River where we can connect you with boat captain to take you scalloping, fishing or swimming with the manatees. You can also enjoy quality time with the family with plenty of board games, DVDs, and Smart TV.

To preserve the tranquil atmosphere for our neighbors, no parties or events. Quiet hours 9:00pm-8:00am. Thank you for not smoking on the property. We have a pet-free home, thank you for understanding.

A rental agreement is required and will be delivered to guest shortly after booking to acknowledge by e-mail.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2700 Sq Ft (251 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Foosball Table Games Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Smoking Is Prohibited In And Outside Of Property Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Jose

    Submitted Jul 5, 2022

    Stayed Jul 1, 2022

    Just perfect

  • Tracy C.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 4, 2026

    Always a great place to stay!!

  • Pete M.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2026

    Stayed May 28, 2026

    Home is in a beautiful location. Everything was clean and the house had plenty of room for getting together and providing private space. I would book this place again and highly recommend it.

  • Nikki C.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2026

    Stayed May 26, 2026

    Perfect location. House was great.

  • Lyndia G.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 19, 2026

    The large glassed in porch was very nice for playing games, with a view of the River. The house was clean with plenty of space for a large group. The ice maker did not work and there were no ice trays and only a 1/4 bag of ice in the freezer.

  • Raymond S.

    Submitted May 7, 2026

    Stayed May 4, 2026

    Everything was wonderful and the kids all had a blast. We are a family that cooks and the kitchen set up with all the necessities was great. We are already planning our next trip back.

  • Ben D.

    Submitted May 6, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    We had a fantastic stay at the property. The view is beautiful, the home is comfortable, and it has everything you will need for a great stay on the river. Our kids truly enjoyed swimming and fishing off the dock. We had many opportunities to kayak in the surrounding area, which cannot be beat. 10/10!

  • Heather B.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2026

    Stayed Apr 26, 2026

    Wonderful spot right on the river — our kids absolutely loved it. So much wildlife and it was quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend! Everything was great and spacious.

  • Kalchik Family U.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2026

    Stayed Mar 29, 2026

    The house had everything we could have wanted. It was beautiful! It is the last house on the street and very private. It overlooks a part of the river that has no houses on other side. I believe this house has the best view/location for this reason. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner everyday on the deck. The wildlife on the river was abundant. There is a family of cranes with two babies that hang around the yard. The canoe was the perfect way for my family to explore the river together. This stay was so relaxing. Everything was stocked and ready for us.

  • Kim S.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    Beautiful location on the Rainbow River. Convenient to restaurants, walking trail, and grocery store. It was so nice to ride the bikes and have the kayaks available on the property so we could use any time. We built a fire in the firepit and enjoyed hanging out on the dock. This was a Great girls weekend at a nice home on the clear Rainbow River.

  • Elizabeth W.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Feb 2, 2026

    This was our 2nd stay in this house. Hosts are very helpful, great communication. The house comes well equipped and ready for fun on the river. Easy in and out of the river with the provided kayaks.Wake up to the most serene river views.Well named, Find Your Calm here.

  • Brittenie S.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Mar 24, 2026

    The river view was perfect! I loved the couch on the porch, and the huge dinning table! The kitchen is fully stocked, even had seasonings. Definitely a recommended place to stay with a big family! We walked about 10mins up to blue run park and put our tubes in there and floated back to the house. The hammocks were a plus, with 5 total on the grounds. Being on the dead end of the street made it a very peaceful place, we seen otters across the river playing and tons of woodpeckers which were so cool to see up close. 10/10, recommend!

  • B C.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2026

    Stayed Mar 9, 2026

    Can’t say enough good things about this peaceful house! The back porch and dock along river provide gorgeous views at all times of day. Perfect spot for launching kayaks (several available at the house), fishing and using the rope swing! House is clean, spacious and well equipped with ample room to spread out and relax. We spent several hours on the huge screened in porch facing the river. The entire Rainbow River is beautiful - clear and full of birds, fish, otters. Hosts are great and respond quickly. 10/10 experience - highly recommend!

  • Barb B.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2026

    Stayed Mar 2, 2026

    We enjoyed our stay at this home on the beautiful Rainbow River. Sitting on this deck and watching the river and all of the amazing birds is magical. We had never been to this area and had fun exploring. Be sure to check out Rainbow Springs State Park. Lots of space in the house to enjoy and kayaks for cruising the river.

  • Celeste L.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2026

    Stayed Jan 29, 2026

    This is our family’s favorite home on the Rainbow River .

  • laura g.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2026

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Such a magical and simple escape. It’s a fave we come back to over and over again!

  • Martha B.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Our hosts Brock and Katie along with the house manager Laurissa were great! Answered questions in timely manner, polite and friendlyThe house was comfortable and clean with plenty of amenities. Perfect spot for relaxing in the beauty of nature!

  • matthew m.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    We absolutely love this place and have stayed here multiple times over the years. The home is very comfortable, well laid out, and sits in a perfect location right on the river. It’s an ideal spot for relaxing with family and enjoying the water.The property has such a great vibe and always feels welcoming — it’s the kind of place you look forward to coming back to. Communication with the hosts has always been great, and we’ve consistently had wonderful stays here. Highly recommend and we look forward to staying again.

  • Cameron D.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 3, 2026

    The perfect weekend get away! Wonderful location, great house. Our favorite!

  • Olivia A.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    This place is extraordinary beautiful. I love the scenery. It’s peaceful and spacious place to stay.

  • Egor B.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Great view, clean house, very friendly host

  • Jane M.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    Awesome property on the river!

  • Chesya B.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 11, 2025

    This place is perfect. It looks exactly like the pictures and the hosts were fantastic. The town is quaint and charming. I highly recommended. My friend group is already planning for our trip next year at this same spot.

  • David V.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    My wife and I stayed this past weekend to celebrate our anniversary, and it was the perfect relaxing getaway. The house was great: clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. We especially loved sitting on the dock watching the wildlife; spotting a family of otters playing in the water was a special highlight of our stay. We also enjoyed spending our evenings around the firepit, which was cozy and the perfect way to wind down each night. The hosts were wonderful—very friendly and responsive—and they made sure we felt welcome. We couldn't have asked for a better anniversary weekend, and we would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat!

  • Vivien P.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 21, 2025

    Kitchen was greatHad everything you needed House clean and comfortableWater activities available Bike rails near by but we did not get a chance to try just biked to the near by restaurants for lunch dinners at home

  • Evan H.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    This place was awesome! We all had a blast. Huge bass early in the morning as soon as the sun starts to come up areount 7a.m. also bug bowfin. Ducks wait at the dock to be fed some bread and showed up every day very friendle. Let us hand feed them. The best house ive rented on this river and ive rented many!

  • Darrin G.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay! The property is beautiful and peaceful, with the dock being our favorite spot. The hammock swings right over the water were pure relaxation—we could have sat there for hours just listening to the river and watching the wildlife. Every day felt like a nature show, with fish, birds, otters, and turtles passing by. The home was clean, comfortable, and perfectly set up for enjoying the river. We can’t wait to come back!

  • Natalie A.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Everything is always perfect!

  • Teresa D.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We have stayed here for 6 summers in a row. And this is a little slice of heaven. An absolute peaceful & beautiful experience to be able to stay on the water. We love it!

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Great location to enjoy the river without all the traffic of tubers. The house is very nice and spread out.

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We were there to celebrate a 50th birthday party. The house and property were amazing. Kitchen was more than fully stocked with anything you could need for cooking meals. The dock and backyard area were beautiful. We also had tons of things for enjoying the water. Canoes, paddleboards, floats, etc. Would definitely recommend!

  • Patricia S.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We had such a great stay! It’s very relaxing and the house is so comfortable. Loved all the wildlife, especially the otters. The rope swing was so fun. Also, enjoyed our family kayak trip. We enjoyed dinners at the Front Porch and Swampy’s. Grilled and ate other meals in the well equipped kitchen. Will definitely come back!

  • William R.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    This is an awesome vacation spot! We've been coming here for years.

  • Marisa H.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    Our stay was relaxing and peaceful. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed using the canoe. The house was nice and comfortable.

  • Evelyn S.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    This house is amazing, it has wonderful spaces for different games and activities and it’s a beautiful house to rest .. I would definitely go again I found infinite peace in each of its spaces My son loved fishing there.

  • William R.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 29, 2025

    This is our favorite vacation site! We've been coming here for years and highly recommend it. If you love clear water, boating, fishing, kayaking and just plain relaxing, this is your place.

  • Bobbiejo J.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    We had a great time at this lovely home! Big enough for our family of 7, and directly on a wonderful part of the river! Conveniently located as well.

  • Joshua L.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    Can’t say enough about this property. Our family had an amazing stay on Rainbow River. Fishing (and catching!), paddle boarding, kayaking, turtle watching, star gazing, rope swinging, grilling - the list goes on! Can’t wait to come back - 10 out of 10 recommend!

  • Carol Ann B.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    Our grandchildren had spring break this week. They are 7, 8, and 10 years old. They had a great time. We kayaked, paddle boarded, swam every day off the dock, fished off the dock, and the kids loved the rope swing.The house was clean and all set up for our arrival. The kitchen was very well stocked so we did most of our cooking at home.It is conveniently located to a number of restaurants and major grocery stores. Also, paddling up the crystal clear Rainbow River was a dream come true.Katie, our hostess, was very responsive (and quick) when I had a question.I would (and will) recommend it to friends and family. An excellent, peaceful, beautiful place to stay.

  • Amy V.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Palm Waters Riverhouse! The house is beautiful, well laid out, and well supplied. We had 8 people all together and there were enough kayaks, tube, and canoe for all of us to get on the river. We enjoyed the dock, hammock, and swing along with the firepit at night. The screened in porch provided a great spot to read and listen to the rain on while the foosball table kept the kids busy on a rainy afternoon. We saw lots of wildlife: cormorants, snowy egrets, even baby sand hill cranes, along with lots of turtles and a few otters! Overall, I would highly recommend this place. Thanks Katie and Brock for an easy and enjoyable getaway!

  • Leslie G.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    What a great place to slip away and escape reality, for every age! House was very well appointed and clean. My sons (14 and 11) and I had the best time swinging on the rope swing, kayaking, swimming in the river, fishing and playing games. Home was located perfectly on the river!

  • Janet D.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    Beautiful. Peaceful. Had everything we needed. Thank yoi!!

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    We absolutely loved the location and all the personal touches and amenities.Plan to book this location again for another stay. Thank you!

  • Egor B.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Very nice place: clean and warm house.Nice view, many kayaks are available.Will definitely try to come back again!Thanks!

  • Desiree C.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 11, 2024

    This is my first time up in Rainbow River. I just have to say that this house is spectacular. There was six of us and the house was very spacious. The outdoor space was fantastic. We loved the fire pit. We loved the inside. We love the kitchen island. We love the bedrooms. We love the backyard. We love the fact that it’s right on rainbow River. What can I say. This place is spectacular. Thank you for sharing your home with us. I am already looking to book this place again in May or April.

  • Agnes S.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    This is a fabulous house. Very comfortable, equipped with lots of supplies and the outside is spectacular. I was sad we couldn’t stay longer. Be sure yo say hello to Vivian the black lab who lives nextdoor! She is a sweet dog!

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