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Stunning upper Rainbow River view even from inside the home! Kayaks/paddleboards

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wooden dresser.
A waterfront house with a large deck, a covered porch, and a dock with boats.
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, two sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden bar stools, and a dining area with a large wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rainbow Springs State Park

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, K.P. Hole County Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk room

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Downstairs master

2 Queen Beds

Laundry House

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs main bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Petting Zoo Ocala and Circle Square Cultural Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Map
Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 25 min drive - 32.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Turtle Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Two Rivers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning upper Rainbow River view even from inside the home! Kayaks/paddleboards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning upper Rainbow River view even from inside the home! Kayaks/paddleboards?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning upper Rainbow River view even from inside the home! Kayaks/paddleboards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning upper Rainbow River view even from inside the home! Kayaks/paddleboards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning upper Rainbow River view even from inside the home! Kayaks/paddleboards located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from K.P. Hole County Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. Blue Run of Dunnellon Park and Lake Rousseau are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in such a perfect location to enjoy the river! The host was quick to respond to any questions we had. This is definitely a property we will stay in again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat guests and love the location on the river. The home has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house! It was perfect!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfectly located on the river. Beautiful home with lots of paddle boards and kayaks for use. Plenty of room to stay. The washer room in the back with extra beds is a bit tough as there is an odor that is hard to take. I would definitely stay there again adjusting the price for the extra beds in that room. Rainbow River is a lovely river to paddle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good! Great home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our time on a family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon is very polite, welcoming and great host. The house is beautiful, and I love the view.Unfortunately, the bathrooms were not as clean as expected. the showers were dirty, and there was quite a bit of hair on the floor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had one of our most memorable vacations amongst the seven of us. The river is so beautiful. Peaceful. The house was amazing and clean and had everything you could ask for, kayaks, paddle boards and floats. Games to play at night and firepit. So worth it. We are already taking about going back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you so for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We stayed for a week. It was the perfect river house. Up river from tubers, and super close to the springs by kayak or paddleboard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Fabulous location and everything included to enjoy the refreshing Rainbow river. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place on the river

Great house right on the rainbow river. Well equipped with all the toys you could need. We had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem

Our family enjoyed a wonderful week on the rainbow river. The property was exactly as described and had everything we needed for a relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you, Nate. We are so glad you enjoyed your week on the river!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfectly located, close to the state park and on a beautiful stretch of river. It has everything you need for a great vacation. The kids had fun, and the adults relaxed. It's just what we needed. We loved the place. The manager was very friendly and caring. We already want to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
What lovely photos—thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainbow River House

The trip was fantastic! My family had a great time and definitely made some long lasting memories! Absolutely one of our favorites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation on the river!

The location and views are amazing. We got to see plenty of wildlife during our stay as we spent every day on the river. The house was as described and fit our needs. We were able to prepare meals with ease and do some laundry. This place is a must stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing family vacation. Celebrated Dad‘s 80th birthday. All 12 of us got together and were very comfortable. Ages 5-80 had such a great time. The house is outfitted so well we had one of the most memorable Thanksgivings ever! Plenty of kayaks, paddle boards, books, games, etc. A beautiful part of FL. We will be coming back if allowed :) Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March 2025

Great location and very responsive host. The place was immaculate...just a great time on the river. River otters during the day and fireflies at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
We are so glad you had a wonderful time and hope you make it back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on the Rainbow River

Our family had an amazing week long vacation on the Rainbow River! The house was fantastic and the location on the river was perfect! The kayaking, paddle boarding, floating on inner tubes, and swimming in 72 degrees freshwater springs exceeded our expectations. We also did a scalloping excursion in the Gulf of Mexico! Special thanks to Shannon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We hope you make it back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GIRLS WEEKEND AWAY

This place was perfect for 11 of us friends that love a Girls' getaway. Plenty of space and enough water toys. We loved the outside space on the water with plenty of seating and shade. We loved all the windows in the enclosed Florida room, also with plenty of seating. The kitchen was large enough for all the food amd cooking we did. The water, wildlife, and weather were perfect. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainbow River Perfection

This property was even better than you can imagine! The house was clean, fully stocked and had plenty of space! The yard was beautiful and spacious, and is a beautiful spot on the river to see wildlife. There were plenty of kayaks and paddle boards and float tubes. The owners were a pleasure to deal with, and provided all the necessary information to have a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2021
Thank you for taking such good care of our home. We hope you make it back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location on the river

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!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
You were one of our most memorable guests—thank you for all your help! So glad you had a wonderful week and hope you make it back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite rental on Rainbow River

This house is perfect for our family. Our stay was with my husband and two adult kids and my brother, his wife and adult kid. We had two adult kids missing this year but they would have had available beds. We loved the shaded river side patio and the plethora of hang out spaces inside. The view from inside is as good as outside! Owners and property maintenance person are excellent communicators. We couldn't be happier.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
We are so glad you had a wonderful stay and look forward to having you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect River Front Home

My family and I had a perfect trip to Rainbow River. The house is directly located in a prime spot on the river by a main dive spring. We saw an abundance of wildlife along with divers, kayakers and snorkelers daily. The rental provides an array of all that you will need to get out on the river and have fun that includes paddle boards, kayaks, paddles, tubes, fins, wetsuits for kids and life vests. Inside, the home was clean and fully equipped. The owner was great to work with. She was prompt to answer questions. We will return again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for your kind review and taking such great care of the house. We look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place.

We loved the location of this house. We would have liked to have everyone be able to stay in the house, but it was OK. The furniture was quite old, but in good shape, We loved the porch with al the windows. The kitchen was well stocked. We loved the handy man, George, who was helpful with a couple of things we needed taken care of. The owner was very responsive when I had a concern. We would have rented it again for next year, but the price went up significantly from this year. Unfortunately, we will look for another place because of that.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is beautiful and the house is spacious. Kitchen is fully equipped. The details on the property could be better. We didn’t know there was a keurig. They provide a gas and charcoal grill but no charcoal or propane. The bath towels are extremely worn and the fourth bedroom that is detached isn’t usable. It smells and there isn’t a bathroom. It’s a make shift laundry room/bedroom. Check in is 5:00 pm (ridiculous) and check out is before 10:00 am. She did work with me and let us check in 2 hours early unfortunately we didn’t know before so it didn’t really help.It is a special property on the river but charging 5 star prices with dirty outdoor cushions, very late check in, beyond worn towels and no propane. Being cheap left us feeling disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
We always appreciate feedback, and are glad you enjoyed the property. As you were informed, our checkin time is now 4pm. It typically takes our team the entire 6 hours between guests to clean the house well. Our housekeeper worked hard to accommodate your request, and I reached out at 2:30pm that it was complete. Alas, we cannot know in advance if the team will finish early. The laundry house is a detached building , as is both described and photographed on the website. We have a 10 guest limit, with sufficient beds in the main house and three bathrooms. Many guests appreciate the option to spread out and use the additional laundry house beds. We do have both standard and Keurig coffeemakers, both on the coffee bar counter. Charcoal and gas grills are available for use, with gas and propane tank refills available at a nearby gas station. I apologize if the exterior cushions were dirty. This is a persistent challenge, sometimes forgotten outside, and professional cushion cleaning just is not possible between every guest. Therefore we also provide additional outdoor seating that does not need cushions, both available depending on guest preference. We make every effort to provide an excellent stay with comfortable beds, high quality cotton linens, well stocked kitchen and kayaks/paddleboards in this naturally beautiful spot, but in the end this a family home in a rural location.
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