Dunnellon, Florida
Summary:
Native Florida at its best, near the Rainbow River headsprings. Rock on the back porch swing while soaking in the beauty--you'll never want to leave! The Retreat at River's Edge is a beautiful home with exquisite views surrounded by native Florida waterfront on the end of a quiet street. Let us host you in this clean, serene, and private natural escape with all the creature comforts and thoughtful touches that make vacationing easy.
The Space:
MAIN LEVEL:
+ Open concept Living, Dining, Kitchen
+ Powder room (half bath)
+ Covered Carport
+ Bedroom 4/Media Room and a twin bed with twin trundle
+ Assorted video games for playstation and Nintendo 64
+ Additional air mattress available
+ Walk out to explore the private dock, fish, paddle or sit by the fire pit. Firewood stocked.
+ 2 Kayaks are provided for your enjoyment.
UPPER LEVEL:
+ Luxurious Master Suite with attached bath with walk-in shower
+ Bedroom 2 with queen bed
+ Bedroom 3 with full/twin bunk bed
+ Bathroom 2 with both walk in shower and tub
AMENITIES FOR GATHERING:
+ Oversized dining table seats 10; more with table leaves
+ A double oven and a convection microwave is great for cooking for big groups
+ Under-counter ice machine (will be functional after Aug 23)
+ Margarita Mixer
OUTDOORS:
+ Kayaks x2 (PFD's provided)
+ Beach Cruisers x2 (helmets provided)
+ Corn Hole Set (bean bag toss)
+ Private Dock
+ Fishing poles
+ Fire Pit
CONVENIENCES:
+ Labeled Cabinetry (never hunt for silverware again)
+ Labeled switches throughout
+ Laundry room motion activated light
+ USB Plugs
COMFORTS OF HOME:
+ Helix Luxe mattresses throughout (doctor recommended)
+ Central heating and Air conditioning
PARENTS, WE GOT YOU:
+ Outlet covers
+ Pack and Play
+ High Chair
+ Media room including two playstation 4’s and a Nintendo 64
+ 4 Smart TV’s all with DVD players connected
PEACE OF MIND:
+ Security system
+ Antimicrobial door handles
+ Pillow protectors
+ 6 sided enclosed mattress protectors
VERBAL WALKTHROUGH OF HOUSE LAYOUT:
When you walk in the front door the stairs are on your left leading upwards, the game room is on the right, then a few more steps on the left is the powder room.
Straight ahead you’re in the dining room, to the right you’re in the living room, then head left to the kitchen.
At the top of the stairs the master is to the left, head right to the guest bathroom, further down the hall walk directly into guest bedroom two, to the right is guest bedroom 3, followed by the laundry room.
Downstairs there are 4 exits: Two French doors leading to the back porch, one French door leading to the carport, and the front door.
Walk out onto the back patio and turn right to the fire pit, then head down the stairs leading towards the water. Kayaks are provided for your enjoyment.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home and grounds, except for a locked closet.
The Neighborhood:
Parks:
+ Withlacoochee State Trail. ~ 5 minutes. 46 miles of paved river and forest viewing; small town charm and railroad history.
+ Rainbow River Spring Head ~ 15 minutes. Park closes at capacity and once full doesn't open again until the next day. Guests will have a great advantage over people driving in from Tampa or Orlando.
+ Blue Run Run Park ~ 7 minutes and KP Hole Park ~ 10 minutes. Swimming and boat ramp. Rainbow river is 72 degrees all year round and crystal clear.
+ Rainbow River State Park Tube rentals ~ 10 minutes away. Depending where you start it could be a 2-4 hour float at 2-3 mph.
+ Withlacoochee State Forest - Oxbow Trailhead ~ 5 minutes
+ Withlacoochee State Forest - Johnson Pond Recreational Trailhead ~ 5 minutes
+ Blue Run of Dunnellon Park ~ 5 minutes
+ Citrus Springs Golf and Country Club ~ 10 minutes
+ The Sisters Springs ~ 25 minutes
+ Weeki Wachee State Park - Mermaid shows and small water park ~ 1 hour
Rentals:
+ Rainbow River Canoe and kayak
+ Captain Bob’s Airboat tours
+ Pirate Flag Charters and tours (fishing)
+ Singing River Tours
+ John Boat Pontoon Boat Rentals at Captain Bobs
Restaurants to try:
+ Stump Knockers
+ Red’s - Best Breakfast
+ Swampy’s
+ The Blue Gator
+ The Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop
+ Breakfast Station
Grocery and supply stops:
+ Publix supermarket
+ Super Walmart
+ Ace Hardware
Seasons to keep in mind:
+ Crystal River and Kings Bay (25 minutes away) - Manatee viewing season November thru April with the highest population swell between December and February.
+ Scalloping Season July 1st- September 24th
Getting Around:
We recommend driving or renting a car.
Other Things to Note:
+ This is a waterfront property. Do not feed or interact with wildlife. No swimming. No pets.
+ Internet is often steady enough to stream on multiple devices, but can be interrupted by storms. Uptime is not guaranteed.
+ We have doorbell and driveway cameras. They will be on during your stay.
+ Children under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet in the state of Florida.
+ We reserve the right to collect ID directly from our guests before allowing access to the property. This is in addition to identification you may be asked to provide to the booking platform.
Interaction with Guests:
Guests will have private use of the property. Our caretaker is available if any needs arise.
Our experience in this house was excellent! As a group of seven, made up of three generations of family members, we ranged in different needs for each of us and yet the house accommodated us all comfortably. We greatly enjoyed the view of the lake from the house, as well as the ability to go kayaking! The pier located on the lake was also very nice to sit and relax on, and we often took down cards to play games down there. The bonfire pit was marvelous and also huge! We toasted about two packs of marshmallows during our stay! The house is designed beautifully and the amenities were top-notch. The high-tech appliances and video game room were a great plus! It was a fantastic stay that exceeded our expectations. When we weren’t busy using up the attractions of the house, we also visited some touring attractions! We spent a day on the Rainbow Springs River by renting a boat from a local of the town, Robert (3523258876), who was very knowledgeable and recommended a wonderful, serene path for our boat tour. The location is perfect and close enough to the town for shopping or restaurants, too! The owners were able to provide such a wonderful experience to all of us, providing for us when necessary and meeting our needs perfectly. Truly very accommodating and hospitable people! Sincerely, thank you!
We thoroughly enjoyed every thing about this home. The decor so tasteful throughout, the scenery is amazing, the home was clean, accommodating and perfect for our weekend getaway! Its a 10 minute (or less) drive to the river, and all local restaurants that we frequent. Sitting on the porch having coffee was my favorite, it did not feel like we were in Florida! We will definitely return! Five stars!!
Had a great weekend on the river!
We had a girls getaway… The view was breathtaking. The house was perfect. Each room decorated BOHO. One game room.. everything we needed for vacation was provided.. all but food & clothes.. Kayaks available.. Fire pit with wood… board games.. books… shampoo & other toiletries.. coffee…snacks…water… We will definitely be back… And the host was friendly & responsive… Neighbors are super friendly too… 10 stars…
This house was an amazing escape for my fiance and i. We will be returning with the kids to share the experience. Great local places to eat. Try them all. We took our paddleboards to Swampys for lunch. It was about a 5 hr paddle roundtrip but easily worth it. Save some energy to get back up to the house. Lol. The property manager reached out plenty of times to see if we needed anything which was a very nice touch, however we could ask for nothing more. We will be returning to enjoy this beautiful property and local food shortly.
There was plenty of space for our party of 4 adults and 3 kids to relax and enjoy the riverfront view. The kids enjoyed the gaming room, but they unplugged quite a bit to enjoy nature! The kayaks were well enjoyed! The back porch offers a serene setting to read and unwind. The river where the house sits is not a swimming spot, but a 13 minute drive can get you to the head springs of the Rainbow River where you can swim, tube, or kayak. Our family really enjoyed the stay!
Property was as advertised. Well stocked kitchen with modern appliances.
Nice weekend getaway with friends and golf at Juliette Falls! The house was pristine.
Modern, well equipped and spotless home located in a beautiful and tranquil setting. Josh, the property manager, was great and I look forward to staying at this property again!
This is a great place to spend time with your family and friends , location is amazing to create memories and is close to many activities.
This beautiful home has everything you could possibly need for a family. The game room was a hit with everyone! We enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.
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