Dunnellon, Florida
Spacious, (3200 sq ft) light-filled, comfortable home with views of the Rainbow River from almost every room. This is the ideal river location with a popular spring for divers and snorkelers just in front of the house. Located upstream from the KP Hole tuber start point, this is a tranquil, peaceful spot. You can enjoy a half mile float to the KP hole with a short walk home, or kayak/tube the entire length to Swampy’s. The head springs is an easy 0.7 mile kayak trip upstream.
There is a detached building with washer, dryer , as well as additional queen/twin beds for additional $50 linen/cleaning fee (per stay). This may work well for extended families with grandparents or parents of small children who would like to retire early. Monthly rentals available November-March at 25% discount.
We are dedicated to preserving the peace of this beautiful place for our lovely neighbors. This is a family property, currently only available for weekly or monthly rentals (Saturday-Saturday only, during summer months.). No parties nor day guests are allowed. There is a strict non- smoking, no pet policy. Exterior security cameras are present to ensure policies and for guest safety.
This is our first year to rent the home, and we have worked hard to furnish it comfortably, complete with all new linens, dishes, smart televisions, washer/dryer and kitchen supplies.
The local kayak rental charges $45 per day in addition to $5 park admission and taxes. At Roy G Biv’s the use of 6 adult kayaks, 3 youth kayaks and 3 paddle boards is included with your stay. Tubes are also available. No boat docking/tie-up is available on the property.
There is so much to do in this area, including scalloping and manatee tours in nearby Crystal River, world class fishing on the Withlacoochee River and Gulf Coast, and Orlando amusement parks two hours away. The home is 17 miles from the new Ocala World Equestrian Center, and five minutes from renowned Juliette Falls Golf course.
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We spent a week there with a varying number of people (some couldn't stay whole week). We spent most of our time on the river. We started with a lot of kayaking but ended up really loving the paddleboards. I'm not good with balance things but was able to do it pretty good and enjoyed it more than the kayak. Just don't forget to put the fin down for steering. The house was in very good shape. The kitchen, dining room, and living room are all in one big open area which worked out great for us. There was plenty of room for all of us to hang out together. That where we were most of the time we weren't on the river. The house was very well supplied with entertainment. The large number of kayaks, rafts, and paddleboards meant that we all could be on the river. We ended up not needing any other entertainment than what was provided. The river temperature is great! We loved that it would keep us cool even on hot days. We all had a wonderful time.
The trip was fantastic! My family had a great time and definitely made some long lasting memories! Absolutely one of our favorites!
Everything was perfect in every way! The house was large enough for our group of nine. The kitchen was the best stocked of any we have rented and the owner was easy to work with. I will definitely stay again and highly recommend this house for your next visit to Rainbow Springs! Thanks for everything, it was a trip we will always remember!
We spent a glorious two weeks in this fantastic house on the river. Great, well equipped kitchen. We cooked in every day. Fantastic kayaking, swimming and hiking in the state park. We also canoed the Withlacoochee river one day using the outfitter and shuttle service in Dunnellon. A beautiful trip through the cypress forest. The Florida room is huge and we spent all our time either there or outdoors. We had superb weather. The river is incredible. Great birding and wildlife.
Property was beautiful! As a large family group we really enjoyed swimming and kayaking the river. Very nice 1 hr float to kp hole. Owner was accommodating and responded quickly to any questions we may have had. Enjoyed nightly fires and just listening to all the different animal sounds at night. Definitely looking forward to a return visit! Thank you!
Lovely home. Thank you for a wonderful week at Rainbow River!
We enjoyed the first week of our summer relaxing at this wonderful home. The house is very well taken care of... clean, updated, with all the river and household amenities ready to go, even books and games for all ages. The owner/s are easily available with quick, helpful responses to any questions. The river view is stunning, instant sense of calm and peace! Perfect location on the river with a spring directly across from the backyard. We kayaked upriver to the headsprings, floated down to KP Hole, snorkeled, swam and did the longer float to Blue Run. We spent a lot of time just sitting on the deck taking in the views and watching others enjoying the river. We saw ducks, cormorants, anhinga, cardinals, hawks, fish, turtles and otters. Beautiful sunset views too. The long driveway in is surrounded by nature where we saw squirrels, bunnies and more birds. Very relaxing. We didn't leave the house much but we did go geocaching and to Rainbow Springs State Park. Groceries are close by as well as local restaurants. We always enjoy Swampy's and Blue Gator and this trip we tried and liked Ye Olde Sub & Pizza Pub. Our crew, ages 10 to 81, all loved this place! As the friendly neighbor said... this is a great place to get away from the civilization of our big city. Just the retreat we needed to escape reality :)
This is the second time we have stayed at this beautiful home with our family. The location on the river is wide and beautiful. The house is comfortable and has everything stocked. The bedrooms all have private baths. The kitchen has all the cookware you need. And best of all, the kayaks and paddle boards and tubes are all there on the property. The homeowner is available at all times and very pleasant to work with. We have stayed on this river for 20 years in different rentals, and this is our favorite!
We spent a week with our family on this property. The moment you open the front door and see the beautiful view, you know you are going to enjoy this place. Very spacious living areas and bedrooms. The kitchen has everything a family needs. The absolute best part of our stay was enjoying the outdoor space. Listening to the chorus of frogs at night was nothing we’d ever experienced. The owners are very responsive. We loved our stay and can’t wait until we can visit again.
Had a great time staying on the Rainbow River. The house has everything you'll need to enjoy it to the fullest!
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