Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River

Dunnellon, Florida
$503 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Come relax in Florida's Nature Coast in this eclectic, spacious riverside home. Take in the breathtaking view while lounging in the sunroom, hammock, or upstairs deck. Explore the wild beauty of the Withlacoochee River downstream from the Rainbow River and launch one of our kayaks or the canoe right from the backyard.
The space
After a great day on the river making memories gather around the fireplace and enjoy one of the many games or puzzles or have a foosball match. Cast a line andcatch a large mouth bass, catfish, gar, or brim right off our peninsula with fishing poles provided. Challenge your friends and family to a game of bocce ball or corn hole. Cook a delicious home cooked meal in the well equipped kitchen or grill out on the high tech Cuisineart gas/pellet grill. Soak in the relaxing hot tub or roast marshmallows around the firepit. Pop a bowl of popcorn and enjoy your favorite movies or shows off Hulu Plus, ESPN, Disney and Netflix on the huge projector screen.


House rules
You'll be staying in someone's home, so please treat it with care and respect.
Checking in and out
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
Self check-in with smart lock
During your stay
12 guests maximum
Quiet hours
11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
No parties or events
Commercial photography allowed
No smoking

**Base price includes 4 people any more adults/children must be accounted for on the reservation.

We do not allow pets.

**If 25 and under please confirm with host prior to booking.

** Beware of alligators and wildlife. Do not feed alligators.
Guest access
The guest shed is stocked with kayaks, floats, noodles for the head spring, fishing poles, a bike to assist with launching a boat. A canoe beside the shed.

Additional rules
KEEP OUR RIVERS CLEAN!
There are steep fines if you enter Rainbow River with anything disposable, including wrappers! Please use the Tupperware and reusable water bottles and bags provided.
Do not leave trash, cigarette butts or have balloons outside.
WE ARE ON WELL and SEPTIC
The water is safe and delicious from the faucet. We just had a brand new Hydrogen Clean Water system installed. The faucet water is delicious, so fill up reusable water bottles and hit the river!

DO NOT flush anything down the toilets except toilet paper!

DO NOT SWIM OR FLOAT in the Withlacoochee River! BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS! You can kayak 25 minutes to Chaplin A Dinkins Park where Rainbow River meets Withlacoochee and you can swim there and of course the head spring!

Launch the Kayaks at the end of my peninsula, wipe down and place back on kayak racks when finished.

The Guest Shed is the portion to the back and the key is hanging on the hook by the front door. There are bags of pellets for the grill and an extra propane tank. You may use all items in the Guest Shed but please return items to their designated area, check off the check list hanging and report any broken, empty or missing items so I can replace them for the next guests.
Please respect our property and DO NOT take cover off or tamper with my pontoon boat. Also, DO NOT tamper with locked closets. And please DO NOT risk injury or property damage by climbing stairs onto the Florida room roof! I plan on having a contractor build an observation and sunbathing deck with railings in the future, and hope you will return to enjoy it!

TRASH DAY is very early morning FRIDAYS.
Citrus County unfortunately does not pick up recycling. But there is a recycling center 8 1/2 miles north on U.S. 41

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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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Music Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Catia

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    Very beautiful! The host was very nice . They have all you need for the trip in the house . Thank you very much

  • Brain

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Nice River Front Property

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    Place was very clean and stocked with everything you might need!!

  • Linda T.

    Submitted May 3, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    This home had a very well stocked kitchen with condiments and coffee. Plenty of games to play and a movie screen for movie night. Very kind hostess who was easily accessible. Beautiful quiet backyard on a tributary leading to the springs. Very enjoyable weekend.

  • Cheryl S.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 1, 2026

    We love this place - it has everything for families to gather for fun on the river. Kayaks and paddle boards, lots of space, games, and great kitchen, and don't forget the hot tub! Megan is very responsive. Absolutely love this place!

  • Jessica H.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Loved our stay. Highlights of our girls trip here were definitely the inflatable paddleboard’s available that we used to paddle to the blue gator restaurant, the hot tub & the wild turkeys we saw in the evening! Paddling back to this property at sunset was truly magical!

  • Monroe B.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2026

    Stayed Feb 15, 2026

    The house was great, everything as listed, you could not ask for a better host. Very accomodating.

  • Suzanne B.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    We loved our time at Megan’s home. From the get go she was super communicative and full of helpful local suggestions for our family trip (3 families with multiple kids). The room set-up was perfect for us and the home was so charming It was a beautiful location on the river and we loved using the kayaks/canoe, jacuzzi, snorkel gear for nearby springs, etc. Highly recommend!

  • Molly H.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    This place is a mini sanctuary that is close to so much! It’s all set up with everything you need. Just get groceries and you don’t have to leave. The river is so fun to explore and looks and sounds so peaceful at sunrise. The house is beautiful and fully stocked! I will absolutely be renting this property again. 10 out of 10!

  • Rayni K.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Our stay at the Chalet exceeded all our expectations. We were a group of 6 adults (2 couples and a mother-daughter pair), and the house ended up being a perfect fit for us. It was incredibly well-appointed and well-stocked with everything we could think of and could have needed. The host, Megan, was extremely kind and responsive, and we felt sure if anything were to come up, she would take care of it.We used the provided kayaks and related gear, and the plenty of towels that were provided, for our almost daily kayaking excursions. When we did spend time at the house, the sun room was everyone's favorite, where we spent a lot of time taking in the view and nature that surrounded us. And when we had meals at the house, the kitchen was spacious enough for 3-4 of us to prep without getting in each other's way, and the dining table was a very comfortable 6-top.There were so many amenities provided that we weren't able to use all of them during our 4-night stay. And by the end, everyone was already wondering when we can plan another return visit.Highly recommended!

  • Caroline K.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    The house was so clean and had so many amenities. From towels to coffee to kayaks we had everything we needed. It’s located 8 minutes from the springs and only a few minuets away from restaurants and grocery stores. There was plenty of rooms with comfy beds. The projector screen was great for a little movie night. The host was communicative and very nice. This is the place to stay!

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2025

    Stayed Mar 11, 2025

    Our group of seven adored our stay at the river chalet! It was clean and provided anything we could possibly want! We hope to return for vacation next year.

  • Chase F.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    This place was beautiful inside and out! Great place to stay and enjoy the peaceful of the river in a great neighborhood.

  • Cheryl S.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    Megan could not be nicer or better at communication! She was great!Nature is right outside yourdoor yet town is just 5 min away. We had kayaks, fire pit, hot tub, projector tv - list of amenities goes on & on.goes.

  • Ariel G.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    This was an amazing vacation! All the kids bunked in the room below (plenty of beds!) and the adults stayed upstairs. There is tons to do! The kayaks were much nicer than expected (the river is peaceful and pretty in that area), fishing, hot tub, TONS of games in the house for adults and kids, plenty of yard to play in, grill, fire pit….the ONLY thing is could say that is SLIGHTLY negative is the remote situation… seems like a lot were lost or missing, so maybe bring a Roku from home if an occasional tv break is helpful during your trip. That is such a small thing and not really needed during a vacation anyway. We LOVED everything about this house and will definitely be back! Thanks for hosting us and helping us make amazing memories!

  • Cole S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    The house was amazing. Hand down our favorite family vacation we have very taken planning on getting this house again

  • Diana S.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    We spent Thanksgiving at this lovely house with our four adult children. The sunroom was our favorite spot, with a whole wall of large windows offering serene views of the beautifully landscaped yard, bordered by a branch of the Withlacoochee River. Other than the house next door, which was empty during our stay, the property is wonderfully secluded, facing the river and the back side of a wooded island, making it peaceful and private. From the yard, we occasionally heard boats on the main river channel but couldn’t see them. Lots of nature: hawks, crows, squirrels, and even a small alligator and a turtle sunning themselves on the opposite bank. The outdoor furniture with cushions, firepit, and hot tub added to the relaxation. The kitchen was a standout, with a cut-out above the sink overlooking the sunroom, so that even when cooking you get beautiful outdoor views. It’s one of the most well-stocked rentals we’ve ever stayed in, with every kitchen tool you could need and plenty of thoughtful extras. We highly recommend Rainbow River Canoe and Kayak, just five minutes away, for a 4–6 hour kayaking adventure where they shuttle you upstream on the Rainbow or Withlacoochee River. Seeing otters on the Rainbow and alligators on the Withlacoochee was a highlight! Publix is conveniently close, just 10 minutes away. The host was extremely responsive and proved that she truly cares about her guests when she moved heaven and earth to help us with an urgent need during our stay.

  • Michael T.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    Enjoyed the house, well appointed and had everything we needed. This was just an overnight trip but suited us quite well. If we get back to the area we’d like to stay longer! Thank you

  • Ashley K.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    This was everything we could have wanted and more. Pictures don’t do justice. The amenities the host provide really made the trip! We went kayaking, fishing, played board games, as well as fooseball. (All provided by host) the beach supplies came in really handy as well. So much to do at the house we only went somewhere to do something else twice! Absolutely perfect 10/10 would recommend!

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$686+
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