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Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Large deck with room to relax or enjoy outdoor meals
Open design kitchen with plenty of prep space; bar and wine fridge
Beautiful, well equipped kitchen
Bar height dinette table and views of the open kitchen and family room
Family room with foozball table and flat screen TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 "Quad"

4 Single Beds

King guest

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

"Quad" Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

Peaceful, pet-free family getaway on the crystal-clear Rainbow River.
Nestled in nature, sip coffee under a canopy of trees and enjoy the tranquil water views. Watch the wildlife from our spacious deck, waterfront dock or 3 covered porches. Kids will leave their phones behind with abundant outdoor activities including tubing, paddling, fishing, snorkeling, and more. ~2,700k sq ft home recently renovated to ensure utmost comfort and convenience for our guests.

Ideal location on a quiet part of the river, near the confluence of Rainbow/Withlacoochee rivers and overlooking a preserve. Short walk or bike to the Dunnellon trail and local restaurants. Publix and Walmart 5 min drive.

At night enjoy a bottle of wine at the fire pit on an open deck overlooking the river while grilling out or sharing a meal from our full-service kitchen. Alternatively, take advantage of the great location close to town center by walking or biking to local bar/restaurants.

All bedrooms have ceiling fans and window treatments. Bedroom breakdown:

Master - 1 king bed w/private bath
2nd bedroom - 2 twin beds. Shares guest bath with 3rd bedroom
3rd bedroom - 1 king bed. Shares guest bath with 2nd bedroom
"Quad room" - separate room great for kids. Includes 2 trundle beds with total of 4 twin mattresses. Also has a private full bath. This room is only available for reservations with 7 or more guests. Special charges apply $10 pp per night 7+).

Fully equipped kitchen includes brand new high end appliances (Fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, separate beverage fridge, toaster, coffee maker (Kuerig and drip). Cooks will be right at home in our kitchen - plenty of baking dishes, flatware, serving ware, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and utensils. We have a few basic condiments and spices available.

During the day snorkel, float, canoe or kayak down the Rainbow river and drop off at the house. ~4.5 hour float from K.P. Hole; 3 hour float from Rainbow River State park. Or 45 minute float from Blue Run. For boating, rent a pontoon or jon boat from Blue Gator nearby and head to the Withlacoochee River for nature watching or bass fishing. For exercise, walk, jog, or bike to the nearby Dunnellon trail at Blue Run park, 1/2 mile walk away. 4 bikes are available to our guests.

If you want to mix in some saltwater, we are a 30 minute drive to Yankeetown or Crystal River where we can connect you with boat captain to take you scalloping, fishing or swimming with the manatees. You can also enjoy quality time with the family with plenty of board games, DVDs, and Smart TV.

To preserve the tranquil atmosphere for our neighbors, no parties or events. Quiet hours 9:00pm-8:00am. Thank you for not smoking on the property. We have a pet-free home, thank you for understanding.

A rental agreement is required and will be delivered to guest shortly after booking to acknowledge by e-mail.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adults are responsible for the safety of kids
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Events

No events allowed
Max 12 on property at any one time.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is prohibited in and outside of property
Guest must send written confirmation of overnight guest count, daytime visitor count and vehicle count within 24 hours of booking request. 4 max cars
Please maintain a smoke free, quiet and peaceful setting outside, especially when neighbors are visible. Stay on our property.
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.

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: Max 12 on property at any one time.
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 on the waterfront. Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club and Pine Ridge 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 Three Sisters Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training and Don Garlits Museum of Racing. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blue Run of Dunnellon Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 23 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 28 min drive - 31.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat located?

This family-friendly Dunnellon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. Lake Rousseau is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Brock and Katie Guice

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We are a married couple living in Tampa, Fl with two great kids. We have been visiting Dunnellon for 20 years as a wonderful getaway. When the place we consistently rented was sold, we decided to purchase place of our own. It took us 5 years to find the perfect spot on the Rainbow, but we finally took the plunge and formed Palm Waters LLC to incorporate the property. This home is planned out with guests in mind - we've learned a lot based on our many previous experiences renting from others and wanted to make this a very comfortable and memorable vacation spot for all. Your experience at our property will be outstanding!

Why they chose this property

Located on a gorgeous and quiet spot on the Rainbow river. Directly across the river is a preserve and publicly accessible bike/walking trails. Blue Run trailhead is within walking/biking distance and makes for a lovely ride through nature. Enjoy the best of Dunnellon as we're in walking/biking distance to a quaint downtown area with donut shop, Swampy's, Purple Sage café, a Bingo hall, other restaurants and antique shops. 5 min drive to Publix and Wal-mart.

What makes this property unique

Palm Waters is roughly half way between two riverfront restaurants/bars (Swampy's and Blue Gator) which makes for a fun destination for paddling or boating. We're located downriver from the Blue Run take out point so we do not have heavy tubing traffic.

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