Flip Flop Inn on the Rainbow River 1/4 mile down from head waters

Dunnellon, Florida
$503 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

This beautiful rental features direct access to the stunning Rainbow River with steps right to the water. Spend your time enjoying the outdoors with our picnic table set, lawn chairs, wood burning firepit, and barbeque grill. The river is full of interesting things to do, like kayaking, boating, snorkeling, diving, floating, swimming and watching nature. This cozy home is perfect for large families, multiple families or just a couple's retreat. The master suite with river views includes a king size bed, walk in closet, and a bathroom complete with a large soaking tub and separate shower. The three guest bedrooms include a queen, a queen and two single beds. The living space seats six, dining table seats six, and a snack bar that seats two. The L shaped kitchen is equipped with a standard fridge, electric oven/stove, dish washer and dishes/ cooking ware. The home includes WIFI and two TVs with Roku.

The town of Dunnellon is only 5 miles away which offers a great historic district full of quaint little shops and unique eateries. Five miles downriver is the Withlacoochee River, a favorite of fisherman and airboat riders.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Matt E.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2026

    Stayed Jun 8, 2026

    Fantastic location, even better hosts

  • Marlee J.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    Host was very nice and responsive in communications. Great location on the river Right in between the state park and KP hole. House was as expected - it is a bit older. The grass wasn’t cut which would have made the stay a bit nicer for the kids to be in the yard more. Overall would stay again.

  • joyce C.

    Submitted May 21, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    Juanita and her husband Bob were delightful to work with. This was a repeat visit We always have a wonderful time and appreciate the ease of staying at the flip flop inn. Thanks again for sharing your home with us

  • Angela B.

    Submitted May 10, 2026

    Stayed May 9, 2026

    Jaunita was the best host ! Her place had everything we needed for a weekend on the river . I will stay here again !!

  • Crystal B.

    Submitted May 4, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    We had a great stay and will be back.

  • Ashley C.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Excellent weekend!!

  • Katie W.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    Great little place on the river. Very close to head spring and kp hole boat ramp. Was clean and had everything we needed.

  • Dewey B.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 2, 2026

    The Flip Flop is such a perfect location! This house is directly on the water, with about 5-6 steps down to it from the yard! It is located just a short paddle below the Rainbow Springs source and main State Park area,, and convenient to local restaurants and grocery stores. We paddled around all three days in the Rainbow River, and made a day trip to Silver springs one day, so the location is convenient to other places of interest. My grandson was very impressed, and he and his parents enjoyed spending a few days over Spring Break paddling and seeing all of the wildlife. We saw a gator, an otter, a bald eagle, and many, many ducks, turtles, fish, and other birds.The views, directly on the river are unbelievably beautiful and you can watch the sunrise right from the lawn chairs. We would definitely stay again, and the host was very helpful and available, checking in with us and so forth.

  • David B.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    From the initial contact with our host and hostess through to our check-out, everything was wonderful and helped ensure we had an amazing stay.

  • Emily P.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    We had an amazing time! I have stayed twice in the last month because Juanita is an incredible host with excellent communication from start to finish. The house is very spacious, the rooms and beds are super comfortable, and the kitchen is fully stocked with every appliance you could possibly need. The location is perfect. A great yard, and we absolutely loved being able to walk right down the steps and straight into the Rainbow River. Such a peaceful and convenient spot. Highly recommend and will definitely stay again if available!

  • Emily P.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Location is perfect for the lazt river or paddle up to aquatic preserve.. everything you coukd ever need on the river!!

  • joyce C.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Juanita is an awesome host. We always have a positive experience staying at her house. It's perfect for a family group. We fished swam and enjoyed the fire pit. Will definitely be back

  • Katherine C.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We enjoyed having access to the spring right outside! We paddle boarded all three days and loved swimming in the spring. Magical! House was just what we needed for a girls trip.

  • Andrea A.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    This is our second stay at the Flip Flop Inn and it is still just as amazing as the first time! The house has everything you could think of for an enjoyable time on the water. Steps right into the crystal clear river. Only 1/4 mile from rainbow river spring head. Easy to launch your own kayaks or tubes. The house is cozy and can accommodate quite a few people easily. Close to Winn Dixie, Walmart, Publix and the downtown antique areas. Highly recommend this rental!

  • Caleb P.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Perfect for relaxing at beautiful rainbow springs

  • Adam G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    We had the best time at the Flip Flop Inn! The house was super clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a great weekend on the Rainbow River. The private river access was perfect for launching our kayaks and jumping in for a swim. The hosts were amazing, so friendly and quick to respond to anything we needed. Already planning our next trip back!

  • Meredith M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    The home was comfortable and in a great location. Communication with the owner was always prompt. We enjoyed shopping and dining in Dunnellon.

  • Devon P.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Family and I made so many amazing memories!!! So cozy and comfortable. Right on Rainbow springs river. Water was Beautiful, view of everything was Gorgeous. We plan on spending more time here. Wish we would have stayed longer

  • Matt E.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great property in the best location. Wonderful hosts. They were communicative and gracious.

  • joyce C.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We love staying at the flip flop inn. We've stayed multiple times and always enjoy our visit. The river is beautiful, location great and the house is comfortable. Very easy to work with Juanita. She responds quickly and is very kind. Joyce Carroll

  • Erica A.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Property is in a perfect location just where we wanted it. There was plenty of room.

  • Jeffrey S.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    My family loved this house it was nice it’s close to the water and in a good spot on the river. We had a very good trip to rainbow again and we would get this house again in the future!

  • Ginger P.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Close to the head springs & away from the crowds :) We've stayed in this area several times with our crew & just love this home! The owners are wonderful & they really have thought of anything a family might need for a day on the water! Thank you for allowing our crew to experience your little slice of heaven... Many Blessings

  • Kaitlan M.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Great place to stay if your priority is being on the water. We had adults and kids altogether for a long weekend of family play. Everything you could need. Lovely family rented next to us and it was perfect!

  • Corey C.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Thank you, we enjoyed our stay! Only wish we could have stayed longer!

  • Aaron A.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Great hosts, best spot on the river!

  • Kori H.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    This was a cute, clean and comfortable home away from home. The private river access and crystal clear water of the Rainbow River was wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend a weekend!

  • STEVEN Z.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    flip flop inn's location on the upper rainbow river is incredible. nature at its finest.

  • Nancy N.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Not fancy, but clean, and everything we needed! A great stay and the location was PERFECT!

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$503+
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