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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10250.8 sq m
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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
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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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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.
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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. El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Citrus Springs 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 Three Sisters Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Circle Square Cultural Center and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 24 min drive - 35.9 km
Three Sisters Springs - 27 min drive - 31.2 km
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Sparrow's - 8 min drive
Ellianos Coffee - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 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 does it cost to stay at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat ?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$547, 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 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 a 15-minute walk of Rainbow River and Blue Run of Dunnellon Park. Rainbow Springs State Park and Lake Rousseau are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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We enjoyed our stay at this home on the beautiful Rainbow River. Sitting on this deck and watching the river and all of the amazing birds is magical. We had never been to this area and had fun exploring. Be sure to check out Rainbow Springs State Park. Lots of space in the house to enjoy and kayaks for cruising the river.
Our hosts Brock and Katie along with the house manager Laurissa were great! Answered questions in timely manner, polite and friendlyThe house was comfortable and clean with plenty of amenities. Perfect spot for relaxing in the beauty of nature!
We absolutely love this place and have stayed here multiple times over the years. The home is very comfortable, well laid out, and sits in a perfect location right on the river. It’s an ideal spot for relaxing with family and enjoying the water.The property has such a great vibe and always feels welcoming — it’s the kind of place you look forward to coming back to. Communication with the hosts has always been great, and we’ve consistently had wonderful stays here. Highly recommend and we look forward to staying again.
This place is perfect. It looks exactly like the pictures and the hosts were fantastic. The town is quaint and charming. I highly recommended. My friend group is already planning for our trip next year at this same spot.
Kitchen was greatHad everything you needed House clean and comfortableWater activities available Bike rails near by but we did not get a chance to try just biked to the near by restaurants for lunch dinners at home
My wife and I stayed this past weekend to celebrate our anniversary, and it was the perfect relaxing getaway. The house was great: clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. We especially loved sitting on the dock watching the wildlife; spotting a family of otters playing in the water was a special highlight of our stay. We also enjoyed spending our evenings around the firepit, which was cozy and the perfect way to wind down each night. The hosts were wonderful—very friendly and responsive—and they made sure we felt welcome. We couldn't have asked for a better anniversary weekend, and we would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat!
This is our favorite vacation site! We've been coming here for years and highly recommend it. If you love clear water, boating, fishing, kayaking and just plain relaxing, this is your place.
We have stayed here for 6 summers in a row. And this is a little slice of heaven. An absolute peaceful & beautiful experience to be able to stay on the water. We love it!
We absolutely loved our stay! The property is beautiful and peaceful, with the dock being our favorite spot. The hammock swings right over the water were pure relaxation—we could have sat there for hours just listening to the river and watching the wildlife. Every day felt like a nature show, with fish, birds, otters, and turtles passing by. The home was clean, comfortable, and perfectly set up for enjoying the river. We can’t wait to come back!
This place was awesome! We all had a blast. Huge bass early in the morning as soon as the sun starts to come up areount 7a.m. also bug bowfin. Ducks wait at the dock to be fed some bread and showed up every day very friendle. Let us hand feed them. The best house ive rented on this river and ive rented many!
It was a wonderful relaxing stay at the peaceful end of the river. The house was very clean, spacious and nice inside and out. Would stay again definitely!
We had such a great stay! It’s very relaxing and the house is so comfortable. Loved all the wildlife, especially the otters. The rope swing was so fun. Also, enjoyed our family kayak trip. We enjoyed dinners at the Front Porch and Swampy’s. Grilled and ate other meals in the well equipped kitchen. Will definitely come back!
Patricia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Brock and Katie Guice
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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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests