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Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard

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Rivers Edge
Property grounds
front entrance
storage shed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5143.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Johnson Pond Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard

Rivers Edge Retreat is a private oasis located on the Withlacoochie river in citrus county florida. Great location to enjoy all the nature coast has to offer. Short distance to Ocala, Inverness, Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, and Dunnellon. Come and experience swimming with the manatees, tubing down the Rainbow River, scalloping in Homosassa and Crystal River, fishing on the withlacoochie and lake rousa., biking hiking, kayaking on the rivers, horseback riding, and Golfing. So much to do or just do nothing at all but enjoy and relax. My home offers you the perfect place to enjoy the privacy, sitting on the dock or in the screen room enjoying all of nature. You can bring your own boat and tie up to the dock or enjoy the use of two single kayaks one double kayak paddle boat or canoe available for free. I also provide two adult bikes and two childrens bikes for your enjoyment. At night you can sit around the fire pit and listen to nature sing. Grill your catch of the day on the provided gas grill and eat on the deck under the stars. The backyard is completely fenced and has two beautiful old oaks with huge staghorn ferns offering you plenty of shade. If you want some family fun try your skill at corn hole. There are many bird feeders so you can enjoy watching many varieties of birds as they come and go. If you choose to take day trips we are located close to Orlando with all of it's attractions and Tampa which is home to Bush Gardens. If you love to eat out our area offers some of the finest seafood in Florida. We have numerous festivals throughout the year celebrating our pioneer and Indian history and seafood festivals allowing you to taste all the local foods. I love this area of Florida for it's beauty and laid back lifestyle. So come and enjoy, relax, unwind, in what Florida once looked like.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings of friends allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must get approval for number and type of pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If bringing a pet you must clean up after them. A poop scoop is provided. If the yard is left dirty you will be charged extra.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: small gatherings of friends allowed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and El Diablo Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Johnson Pond Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Johnson Pond Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rainbow River - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 29 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 34 min drive - 37.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparrow's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪armante's restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Johnson Pond Trailhead and within 6 miles (10 km) of Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and El Diablo Golf & Country Club. Ross Prairie Trailhead and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Desiree B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. We had a great time. The house was fully fenced and had a great backyard. The host provided kayaks, a canoe, and a paddle boat. We had a very fun time on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

briana c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my happy place! I love it here always a good time. Donna is amazing. I would recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was simple. Everything about the house was great! All the amenities were included.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and experience!

We loved our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. It was nice and quiet. We had a wonderful family trip and plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun , cozy and convenient

Was everything just as described. Was easy to get anywhere and plenty to do right at the house. Glad we stayed and would again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home in a lovely location! Kayaks and canoe were fun for our family to explore the river and fish! Our pups also enjoyed the fenced yard. Donna was an excellent host and provided great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNDI H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing visit on the River

Stayed for a short 3 day visit but wish we could have stayedstlonger
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devendra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great place and nice fenced in yard . Perfect spot !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

My husband and I wanted a quiet, peaceful atmosphere where we could bring our two dogs and just experience nature. The yard was fenced so we felt comfortable letting the dogs out and being able to go out your back door and kayak down the river was wonderful! It was close enough to local places to eat and to Rainbow River State Park. Overall, very nice stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Family Vacation

Amenities were well maintained. Neighborhood is quiet. It’s on the rive branch. It’s awesome. Plan to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House & Location

This was our second and again had a wonderful time. We really like the location since it allowed us to do plenty of hiking, biking and kayaking. The house has everything you need to enjoy you stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marsha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Vacation Rental

The house was very clean and fully equipped in the kitchen. The only thing that was needed was a good can opener.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet & Comfortable

Very nice place to stay. There are two steps down into the living area, so it could be a problem for folks in a wheelchair or on a walker.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River House retreat

Property has many amazing features and we especially enjoyed the access to the river using the supplied kayaks and the outdoor screened gazebo. The neighbors and all the people we ran into in the neighborhood are very friendly. It was a great location for us and perfectly centered between Dunnellon and Ocala.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place tucked on the Withlacoohee River

We had a great stay here. The place is situated on the river and it’s so peaceful. It’s close to Dunnellon with access to grocery stores and restaurant.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

It was alot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Beauty

A wonderful place to chill and enjoy nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chasady S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R&R retreat

Relaxing with the sounds of nature. Close to everything but everything you could possibly need for outdoor fun was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River house

What a great little house on the river. Nicely decorated, very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely rent this River House again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S., Saint Petersburg, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little house on a quiet stretch of the river.

We got there to a nice clean house that had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend up by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Getaway to visit Rainbow Spring

Clean and comfy! Very close to out main destination, Rainbow Spring. My boys fished in the backyard and enjoyed using the peddle boat. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Nature

Loved the kayaks/River/forest/screened in Gazebo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Home was very nice, quite location, screen room near the water was nice and shady. Everything we needed was available. Owner communication was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna Coleman

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I was born and raised in Florida but now reside in Tennessee.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property in citrus county on the river because of my love of nature . The withlacoochie river is a nature and bird lovers paradise. I love kayaking and boating on the river and photographing the wildlife along the river.

What makes this property unique

My home has a secluded backyard that lets you sit on the dock or in the screen room and enjoy nature. I have many bird feeders that let you enjoy the birds as they come and go. You can go kayaking or boating right from the property or throw out a fishing line from the dock. This property is so peaceful it allows you to relax and unwind and enjoy nature without ever leaving the house.

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