Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow

Dunnellon, Florida
$491 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The home sits on the historic, 141 mile long Withlacoochee River that runs along some of Florida's most breathtaking scenery that can be traveled by boat, kayak or personal watercraft and is only minutes away from the incredible spring fed waters of the Rainbow River. The area is also surrounded by incredible trail systems/state forests for nature lovers and hikers alike with the paved, 46 mile long Withlacoochee State Trail for biking enthusiasts only minutes away.

What we love mostabout our river retreat is that it is our escape from the hustle and bustle of modern suburban life yet is only minutes away from the many conveniences we need and enjoy. We enjoy relaxing and watching the nature around us while still being close to grocery, restaurants and towns like Dunnellon and Crystal River/Ocean nearby.

It is also easy to get to, approximately 1.5 hours from the Orlando area, 30 minutes from Ocala, 30 minutes from Crystal River/Ocean and 45 minutes from Gainesville. The drive is a quick 20 minutes off of I-75 as your route will take you along a couple country roads until you hit the area where roads like Tall Pines Trail, Big Bass Trail and Wise Owl Point welcome you to the simple life of Florida.

For Kayakers, boaters (fishermen) and personal watercraft enthusiasts, enjoy your own private launch for easy in and out of the water on property.

By day we enjoy the beauty of the river. We float it, we fish it or we simply watch the river run by and in doing so we always seem to take in some of the best nature viewing in all of Florida. From otters, to bass, to hawks, eagles, deer, turkey and of course the occasional gator, we always feel refreshed as we take in all of the serenity that nature has to offer. If you haven’t experienced the float down the Rainbow River put that on your list of things to do. Enjoy lunch and drinks at Swampy’s when done with your float.

As night falls, relax and fire up the grill and enjoy the fire pit while enjoying the stories of the day with family and friends. Listen closely and you'll hear the sounds of nature's symphony as you sit back and get lost in the peace and tranquility that will await and surround you.

When ready to call it an evening, retire to a very comfortable home with large and cozy bedrooms, all fitted with smart TV’s with modern and updated finishes to include a floor to ceiling mantle/fireplace in the main living room, a pool table/dining room table combo and anything else needed to have a very comfortable stay in our River Home.

Don’t forget to check out ole’ Stumpnockers and Swampy’s for drinks and lunch/dinner and Red’s for breakfast.

Enjoy!

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2200 Sq Ft (204 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Wanda S.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    Beautiful home with everything you need! We did a day trip canoeing Rainbow springs.Afterwards, we enjoyed coming back to house, relaxing in the Adirondack chairs by the waterfront. Built a fire in the firepit & cooked out hamburgers. At night the house is so quiet & peaceful. In the mornings, we had our coffee on the front porch listening to the birds. Wonderful time! Thank you Justin for being such a great host.

  • Jason N.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2026

    Stayed Mar 15, 2026

    Great location for silence and watching nature. Excellent communication with host. Would definitely book again!

  • Barry W.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    The host was very attentive to details. The cabin had just about anything you'd need while staying there. The cabin was immaculate, and its location was great. All appliances were in great condition, and the beds were very comfortable. We would definitely consider staying there again.

  • Julie L.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    What an awesome place! It had everything we needed to have a great time!! So happy we stayed there!

  • Victoria D.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    We had a great time. We enjoyed the pool table while watching jet skis and kayaks come by, the kids enjoyed fishing out back. Screened in back porch was nice at night - beautiful home, will rent again

  • Michael R.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Very nice home. We spent most of the weekend relaxing & playing pool. Did a little fishing & caught a couple throw backs.Would recommend to friends & family.

  • Arthur M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Property is as advertised: clean, quiet, access to the river, big porch with great view of the river, and plenty of room to roam. Fishing was fun from shore. Bonus: first charcoal grill of any listing we've been to that actually worked, not requiring risk of limb and life to start! Overall: nice getaway from the city.

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    I love this place we had the perfect Father’s Day’s. The house was beautiful and the area around it was so peaceful. The water was so much fun. It reminded and of my childhood, so much of Florida has grown up and doesn’t look like it used to. When some people think of Florida they think of beaches but your house reminds me of what is truly beautiful about Florida!

  • Misti F.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    This was a beautiful home and located in a perfect location directly on the river. The home is stunning inside and extremely roomy . The bed was so comfortable…. And I am really picky… so it was the best night sleep I have gotten in years. The home has so much to offer for activities water and inside to keep a family busy. The beautiful covered back porch was so relaxing and comfortable that morning coffee was enjoyed wrapped up in a blanket while listening to all the nature around. So many words to describe this home stunning relaxing serene solitude clean … I could list more. Definitely will be back again and hopefully sometime soon.

  • Alisha K.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    This was the perfect spot to spend our sons birthday. He caught a brim while fishing and really enjoyed the kayaks.

  • David B.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 25, 2025

    This riverside rental offers one a beautiful river view. We found the property to be a quiet place to relax, enjoy a fire in the evening and close to many hiking trails. The house was clean. When we arrived the main door with the access code did not work but the owner responded quickly and we were able to use the garage door as our access during our stay. Beds were comfortable, linens and towels good. If you like to cook on vaca - the pots and pans are worn teflon, no measuring spoons, there is a selection of spices and other smalls to start your visit. No dining room or a place to gather for dinner, consider this if you have people in all three bedrooms. There is a table in the kitchen that seats 4. There is a large screened porch with a river view.

  • Benjamin D.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Justin was a great communicator. The home has been updated nicely and the beds were comfortable. The easy access to the water and kayaks were awesome.

  • kelley f.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Relaxing and close to Rainbow River. Loved Stumpknockers!

  • Brandi S.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    We stayed here for the weekend to do a mini Christmas with family and it was a beautiful home with lots of comfortable furniture and a well stocked kitchen that had a lot of cookware and counter space. The table only seats 4 people but there is a bar table by the pool table as well. Grocery delivery was easy with Walmart and Instacart and we didn’t need to adjust the thermostat at all because it was a good temperature inside even though it was in the 30s and 40s overnight.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$487+
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