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Rainbow River Experience.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rainbow River Experience.

Located in the Rio Vista neighborhood, there is a private boat ramp at the Rio Vista Park, right in the middle of the Rainbow River. Great place to relax, so peaceful.

Just. 5 minute walk to the ramp or grab the golf cart and cruise down for quick swim.Free access to Kayaks, paddle boards, with a whistle and life jackets supplied with your stay.

The golf cart and kayak trailer are FREE to use and tow the kayaks to the ramp. A private key will be issued to access the boat ramp on the Rainbow River.

The home is in a neighborhood with a “private” boat ramp that is on the Rainbow River at Rio Vista boat ramp, keyed entry, private entrance to launch your boat, kayaks, paddle boards or just tube down the river. The private 3 acre park has grills, shelter for shaded picnic tables, swim area and a place to dock your boat or kayaks.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with central heat and air. Four beds, Sleeps 6 comfortably, max guests 8, air mattress on site for additional guests.
Bikes are on site to use at your leisure also.

*There is a $300.00 fee for loss of the key.*

"Bring Your Boat"!
We now offer KP Hole Passes, $5 per person per day, FCFS. Flat rate for longer stays. This will let you swim, bring your kayak or our kayaks and paddle boards down there to use or launch your boat free of charge, no personal tubes allowed. If you plan to have food or drinks on the river, they must be a non-disposable container or Tupperware. We recommend going early once they are capacity there’s no entry. These are for registered guests only and loss of a pass will be $75 per pass that is lost.

Surrounding places to visit:

Hidden Gem Downtown
Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park

Surrounding favorites: KP Hole
Rainbow Springs State Park
Blue Gator
Don Pepe’s
Citrus Grill
Devils Den
Crystal River, Manatees
Equestrian Center, in Ocala
Dunnellon bike trail
Blue Run
Goeth National Park

No additional guests allowed, No smoking, No Pets and no parties please.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is acceptable.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No unregistered guests are permitted on the property or access to the private park. This property allows up to 8.
The golf cart is for use in the neighborhood only and is not to be operated by children under 18.
No smoking is permitted on this property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florida Horse Park or Citrus County Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 25 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 32 min drive - 35.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Gator of Dunnellon - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow River Experience. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow River Experience.?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow River Experience. on 12 Aug 2026 start from AU$268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rainbow River Experience.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow River Experience.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow River Experience.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow River Experience. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rainbow River and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from K.P. Hole County Park. Blue Run of Dunnellon Park and Lake Rousseau are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Super clean, welcoming, and superb location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing stay!! The owner was great and on top of everything. The house was exactly what we were looking for and we will 100% be staying here again!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Great place. Host checked in to make sure everything ok and answer any questions.

Close to all of our areas of interest. Private park was amazing. Easy access to water and not over crowded like area parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Great property

Kayaking and paddle boarding was so much fun, the house looked exactly as pictured and chaz was a attentive host and was very responsive to all my questions
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eartha M.

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

Family vacation

We were in town for a family wedding and wanted to be close to our relatives who live on the Rainbow River. This was the perfect spot, and so many great amenities. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2022
Eatha and her guests were great. Excellent communication, left the home in perfect order and very respectful of the house rules. Would highly recommend, look forward seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA F.

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

Good day on the river

Easy access to Rainbow River with kayaks at the property enabled us to have a full day on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Rainbow River is the best!

We love the area, and come every year. The golf cart, kayaks and the rack for carry are a real bonus. Nice outdoor area for hanging out. Inside is very cozy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

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

What a fun way to explore the Rainbow River

Loved the comfort of the space and all the perks. Golf cart, private boat entrance that fit our small pontoon, paddle boards and basketball game. Great setup and worth the $!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Amazing getaway with our grankids!

This was a favorite for sure! The home was beyond clean. Everything you see in the add and more to keep you and anyone with you entertained. The owner was amazing by communicating all the perks of the property and surrounding area. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2021
I’m happy you had a great time, I look forward to seeing you again. You left the home so clean, thank you. You are welcome back anytime, thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel E.

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

Nice

Clean
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Amazing rainbow river getaway!

House was just as advertised! Was convenient to walk drive or golf cart down to the river. Great swimming hole at the ramp. Had a blast, house has cold AC, plenty of games and activities for the kids. Ended up using the kayaks and it was very easy to load and hookup the golf cart trailer. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
You all were great! Look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia B.

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

Amazing

Loved everything about our stay . Besides the fact that the host and property manager were wonderful ,helpful and responded to every question right away the place was everything we could have wished for and more .Kayaking on the rainbow river was simply amazing , the place is stunning with loads of wild life and beautiful views. Went on a bike ride to watch the sunrise at the river and cruised around the neighborhood .The fireplace was also a very nice touch on a chilly night .It really was an amazing experiance
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2021
What a great guest, left the home in great condition, would highly recommend, and would enjoy having you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Great location

This house was great. We had the best time. Everything we needed and more was there. Chaz was awesome. Responded immediately and thought of Everything. The kids had so much to do and were never bored. The boat ramp/ park area was great. We hung out there all day on Sunday. Kayaks, kids games, extentisive movie collection, and pontoon boat were all put to good use. Beds were super comfortable. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Chaz for an amazing stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Kelly and her family were a pleasure to host. Did a great job with leaving my home in great shape. We would definitely host Kelly and the family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Weekend Escape

Chaz's place is amazing! He is responsive and ensures that you're going to have a great stay. This place has the perfect set up....plenty of tubes and kayaks for a river adventure! The best part was having the use of a golf cart and trailer that made transport to the river so easy and efficient! Chaz provides everything you could possibly need to enjoy a weekend escape from reality. The beds are comfortable and the space is perfect. He also provides a grill if you want to cook out at the private park with the river access. The park is so close with plenty of parking to enjoy the whole day floating, kayaking, or paddle boarding. I will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Christina was a pleasure to host. Great communication, her guests were very respectful and a pleasure to meet. We look forward to seeing you again. Highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth l.

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

Rio Vista retreat

Chaz the owner was very responsive . Resonded in a timely manner . We had a great time. Couple of Malibu or ocean kayak tandems added in the future would be a great addition to his fleet of kayaks. The ten foot singles are a little taxing to reach the head spring especially if you are new to kayaking. Also bring some dawn detergent, provided dish soap a little ineffective. The place looked and smelled clean. I was impressed for an older trailer no musty smell whatsoever . Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Ac worked perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jason H.

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

Big Brother - Glorified single-wide trailer

VRBO listing makes no mention of video surveillance...and the host watches it intently in effort to make more money. I also suspect audio recording occurs, which is illegal without consent in FL. If a single-wide trailer while being intently recorded by multie cameras the entire time is your thing, this place is for you! I have to get the State AG involved to recoup my money. Host is dishonest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
What a terrible guest. It is noted that we do have security cameras on the property for the safety of the guests and protection of my property. The security company noted you had eight people in your party, that’s why I got a security report otherwise they just want to check in to make sure it’s you checking in with the correct amount of guests. You had two additional people in your party you did not want to pay for. I asked you to pay it or vacate. You chose to vacate. As far as the fees go, that’s on VRBO for not refunding the fees or if they did. I only charged you for cleaning for using the showers and staying at the property for six hours . If anybody has any issue, it would be me for people like you that are dishonest trying to get something for free. You already got a discount when you booked it. So to pay for the extra guest fee would’ve not been a big deal then everybody in your party could enjoy all the amenities but you did not want to do that. It’s important to be truthful, because what comes around goes around, I don’t recommend this guy, been nothing but a headache since this whole thing got started. Owners, beware!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Great location and communication with host.

Great property especially for the price and all the amenities included. My family will be planning a big trip back down to the river hopefully this summer and will be looking to stay here or at another property by host again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason H.

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

Repeat

2nd time staying here, real nice spot with all the amenities you could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Kayakers dream

My family enjoyed our short stay and kayaking on the Rainbow River. This home was very clean upon arrival. We had everything we needed for cooking and comfort during our stay and had all our questions promptly answered by the host. It was fun and convenient to use the golf cart to transport kayaks to the neighborhood boat launch. It was a nice little spot to wade in the water at the launch site as well - very pretty place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah E.

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

Great Property! Great Host!

Chaz was awesome and very helpful! We had everything we needed! The property was clean and well taken care of! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great stay, great host

Easy access to the river with golf carts, trailer, kayaks all on premises. House was clean and accommodating—perfect for relaxing after a day on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

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

Biggest bang for your bucks!

A lot of very useful amenities that save you a lot of time and money. The location is great as it is very close to a private park with a boat launch. The home is pretty roomy and the fire pit was a huge bonus for us. The owner was super responsive and helpful. We had a great time and plan to go back whenever we can! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie C.

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

Everything and More

Chaz went above and beyond to make sure our two families “adults and kids” had everything anyone would need to enjoy and unwind for a weekend of fun on the river and at home. If anything we over packed because Chaz had all of the necessities covered inside and out. There was plenty of yard games, fire wood, kayaks, tubes, paddle boards, bikes, and the golf carts for transport. I had a really hard time leaving the hammock at night while staring up at the gorgeous night sky and stars by the fire. The Jon boat rental was perfect for getting up and down the river and the community park was beautiful and close to the rental. He was always accommodating and gave us the best suggestions on places to see and what to do while on the river. We will 100% be back to stay next time we visit Rainbow river. There is no other place we would rather stay. Thanks for an unforgettable weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Chaz thought of everything!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & communication with the property owner, Chaz, was top notch! The property is well kept & a quick golf cart ride to Rainbow Springs. We were able to enjoy ever moment of our stay because Chaz has thought of everything that could possibly be wanted & needed, down to the smallest of details. Now last but certainly not least, I have to rave on the John boat named Jenny. She is just the right size for maneuvering the river. With just a little gas, she provided an easy & carefree day of fun on the water for our family of 4. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaci G.

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

Awesome place!

We highly recommend this place. The owner of the property had all our needs covered. Biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, floats, table games for all ages, golf card and a small boat for our use. The community recreational area is also a nice place to enjoy with Rainbow River views and a launch ramp. We used Chaz’s golf card to carry the kayaks upriver (HP Hole Park) and went down all the way down to his recreational area. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

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