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Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Backyard view | Private river access Porch - Deck - Rope Swing - Stairs
Private Riverside | Rainbow River
Private river canal for you to enjoy
Back of the Dream River House
Back porch & balcony

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, K.P. Hole County Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table

Live the Florida Life in this Comfortable 5000 sq ft waterfront home
This marvelous waterfront home nestled right on the water with its own private island is calling your name for your next relaxing vacation with your family or friends.

The River House has plenty of space to accommodate up to 16 people comfortably! The updated open floor plan is ideal with separate master wings, both with walk in showers & two-person jacuzzi tubs! You will feel like you are in your own secret oasis with private water access, so bring your boat & dock it off the island or rent one for your stay from our friends at Blue Gator.
If motorized boating is not your thing you can enjoy the 3 kayaks, 3 paddleboards and large canoe plus tubes provided with the property to float down the river. If you need to escape the hot Florida sun, lounge on your covered patio, or relax under a tree in a hammock.

Once you have enjoyed the water & outdoors all-day head inside to cook up a delicious meal in our updated kitchen complete with double ovens, granite countertops, flat stovetop, breakfast bar, traditional coffee maker, and Keurig, crockpot, & more. (Take a look at our full amenities list below for more details!)

Unwind for the night with a nice cocktail in hand while you shoot a game of pool on our NEW POOL TABLE or enjoy the sunken fireplace living space. For further entertainment we have wifi throughout the house 4 flat screen tv’s!
And if you are ready to explore the area beyond the river right in front of your home you are conveniently located to:

> KP Hole County Park
> Rainbow Springs State Park
> Juliette Falls Golf & Country Club
> Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club
> Lake Rousseau
> Crystal River Watersports Marina
> Local restaurants Swampys, Sweeties, Blue Gator, Gruffs and Cheers & grocery stores Publix, Winn-Dixie, ALDIs and Super Walmart are also located nearby for all of your trip needs
> And SO MUCH MORE!

You are sure to have a relaxing & unforgettable time at our Private Island Waterfront Oasis home! We have upgraded all of our towels with plush Calvin Klein signature bath collection and updated furnishings. Hurricane policy: If a state of emergency is declared for Marion County we will allow you to change your dates for comparable amount and days at another time of year of your choice.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
We love children! This is a kids paradise!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO PETS ALLOWED. Daughter is highly allergic.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO SMOKING!
No water balloons
Absolutely no pets
No smoking

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
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

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training, or check out an event or a game at Florida Horse Park. 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

  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Blue Run of Dunnellon Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive - 15.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table located?

This family-friendly Dunnellon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rainbow River, Rainbow Springs State Park and Lake Rousseau. K.P. Hole County Park and El Diablo Golf & Country Club 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. 194 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 214 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing-
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wavey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED IT!!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We held our family reunion here and it had everything we needed. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Family Reunion

We all had a wonderful active vacation . There was so much to do on the river . My four grandchildren enjoyed the rope swing , and fishing on the island , we all enjoyed the paddle boarding , tubing , snorkeling and kayaking . The house was great , with enough room for the ten of us. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

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

Amazing place!

Excellent place for all ages! We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tara R.

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

Easter Weekend 4 nights

We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean. We loved the large table to eat and play games. We thought about all the stores the table could tell about all the friends and family gatherings. We loved using the paddle boards even though we brought our own boat. They were fun to use. One Thing as a suggestion : The cushions on the outside couch and love seat and chair could be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

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

Amazing time

We had a great time, the house and location were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

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

Best Rainbow River rental!

We were very pleased with all aspects of this rental. Host was pleasant and communicative, house was well maintained, updated, clean, well stocked, there was plenty of sleeping and bathing available for large parties, and the river location was superb! We will stay here every trip we take to the rainbow!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

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

Annual Summer Trip

This is our second time staying at this property and it has become the favorite vacation house for everyone!!! The location is perfect and the house is beautiful!!! The kids absolutely LOVE the rope swing, access to the river, and the pool table!!! We plan on staying here every summer!! Amber is awesome and easily accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location 👍

Great house for friend or family gathering. Big and spacious. Gorgeous waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caridad F.

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

Beautiful house

The house is gorgeous! This was our second time staying at this property and we love it so much we will come back every year. Everything Was perfect and Amber is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dedee L.

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

90th Birthday Celebration

Loved our stay celebrating my Dad’s 90th birthday. Wonderful view of the river and enjoyed all the outdoor activities- kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. Amber was great and prompt with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caridad F.

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

Amazing

Amber is wonderful! The house is gorgeous. We had an amazing time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Perfect Location and house for Rainbow River Stay

The house was exactly as advertised. We all were comfortable and had plenty of space. We used all the river toys, floats, paddle boards, and kayaks, and then came back and cooked meals, played pool and indoor games. We had questions about the river and the owner promptly texted back within minuntes. This was great for our group of adults and would have been wonderful if we had kids along. The best recommendation, is that we are all checking our calenders and planning for another trip. The friends that could not make it are all jealous of the fun we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Thank you to Amber! Our favorite place on the Rainbow!

This was our favorite property we have stayed at on the Rainbow River ( out of 4 different places we have stayed). There were 6 adults, 2 children age 4 and 2 children under 2. We plan to return here for our annual trip. Pros: - Very spacious and open which allowed us to communicate to each other from any point within the house. - plenty of room for 3 couples and their kids, could have comfortable fit at least 1 more couple and a few more kids. - the kids loved the private island and the small stream to play in and the rope swing - Canoe access was great and allowed us to paddle around close by - Amber was great and communicating with us through the entire process Cons: - the double oven was broken during our entire stay, and unfortunately could not make food that we had brought with us. This was a major bummer because we had to throw away a bunch of food. - somewhat difficult to tie off the boat we rented, we found the best place was on the north end of the private island near the rope swing - There is no railing on one side leading up to the loft, so we had to keep a close eye on the kids climbing up and down the steps. Overall, this was the cleanest, most spacious and best property we have stayed at in the Dunnellon/ Rainbow River area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Perfect location / not perfect living conditions

The best location on the springs. We had the most perfect swimming hole, right next to the tubing. The area was beautiful and our group had a wonderful time in the springs. As far as the house was concerned, I will start with a positive. We loved the dining table with the center lazy susan. We were all quite disappointed with the rest of the house. It wasn’t very clean and the house needs maintenance and updating. Most of the pots and pans were put away dirty so we had to scrub them all. The oven and fridges had old food drips in it. The cabinets were in disarray. The pool table was unusable with the felt coming off (we tried to brush the dirt off it) and no tips on the pool sticks. Everything was worn out and un-maintained. Cushions were dirty. Shower head sprayed in all directions, towels were musty smelling, the decor looked like it was from a yard sale. Overall, just uncomfortable. The worst part is that the house has german cockroaches living in the kitchen. We would open a cabinet and they would scatter. One of our friends with us owns an exterminating company, so he was knowledgeable of the issue. Some of us wanted to leave after seeing that, but we decided to spend most of out time outside and just stick it out. All of us that stayed are business owners and we are happy to pay for clean, comfortable decent spaces, but we never expected such an unkept environment. As guests, we are being truthful of our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the house! There was plenty of room for our family. We liked that the water was steps away from the back door. During our trip the water level off the back deck was about waist high. We were able to hang in the water and enjoy each other and the surroundings. My son loved paddle board around the private island. All and all, we had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was such a great place to stay with kids! The living area was spacious, with plenty of seating for everyone. There were plenty of bedrooms, clean and newly remodeled bathrooms, a large, well-appointed kitchen and a beautiful view of the river.The outdoor seating was awesome, with numerous seating areas and great view of the river. The Rainbow river did not disappoint. The water is crystal clear and delightfully cool. We saw otters, gators, turtles and numerous water birds. The kayaks and paddleboards provided by the owners were very convenient!The house is perfect for large family gatherings and the owners were very helpful with quick communication and great tips for enjoying the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been staying at this house since 2018 and every year it just keeps getting better and better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You’ve found heaven.. this location is 1 of 1. It should be a bird sanctuary honestly.. plenty of room inside, and pure adventure on the horizon outside. This land is truly sacred
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house had everything we needed. Loved that the kayaks and paddle boards were available to use. Owner was very responsive if needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanis B.

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

Returning guest

My family & I stayed the same time last year and immediately booked again, a year in advance for this week. We love the property and the convenience of the springs being right in the back yard! We loved making unforgettable memories with our kids here. It’s truly a special location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and location for a big group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Rainbow River stay

We have stayed at this home for our family reunions 3/4 times. We love the size of this house and the fun little swim area just outside! This house has everything you need for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love visiting this area of Florida, and Rainbow River is absolutley beautiful. This property is the perfect place to stay and enjoy your surroundings. This is our 3rd visit to this house and we love it more and more each time we stay. Amber is a wonderful host, very accomodating and responsive. House has everything you need. We have already booked our vacation stay for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amber

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I purchased this home in 2011 after falling in love with the Rainbow River, the crystal clear spring fed water took my breath away. The land that this home sits on is truly priceless and I am excited for you to experience the wonder of this magical place.

Why they chose this property

Years ago as a child I visited the Ichetucknee River in northern Florida and I promised myself that one day, if I ever found a place that beautiful again, I would buy it and build my dream home. Thankfully I found it and now I would like to share it with you.

What makes this property unique

The land this home sits on is truly unique. Almost every home on the Rainbow River is directly on the main flowing river where there is constant tuber traffic and noise. My house is set off the river in a crystal clear lagoon (not Blue Cove) with a private clear large stream that runs through it. Plenty deep for swimming but smaller children love it because they can stand and enjoy in the fun. You can see the tubers floating by and you can reach the river by swimming to it in less than two minutes. You will love the privacy of your own oasis. This home is a must see!

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