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Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home

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Dunnellon Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 2,085 Sq Ft
Rainbow River | Private Dock
Parking | Driveway (6 Vehicles)
Kitchen
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8193.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Family Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home

Pets Welcome w/ Fee | Pool Table Game Nights | Half-Mi to Boat Ramp

Your private gateway to the Rainbow River starts here! This family-friendly vacation rental puts you right on the banks, where a dock and direct water access turn every day into a new adventure. Float, fish, or just relax on the deck while the current carries your worries away. Between the playful otters and the pristine spring-fed water, the scenery never gets old. Book now and settle into your new routine by the water!

-- THE PROPERTY --

ON-THE-WATER ESSENTIALS
- Private dock
- 4 kayaks & life jackets
- 3 paddleboards

OUTDOOR PERKS
- Oversized deck w/ seating
- Cornhole game, 2 bikes
- Lanai, gas grill

INDOOR LIVING
- 2,400 sq ft w/ multiple living areas
- Flat-screen TV
- Sunroom, dining table
- Washer & dryer

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker (starter coffee provided)
- Breakfast bar w/ seating
- Toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home
- 1 threshold step to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Peaceful location on Rainbow River: kayaking, tubing, paddleboarding & wildlife watching
- Less than a half-mile to Blue Run of Dunnellon Park: boat ramp, river access & trails
- Within walking distance of Swampy's Bar & Grill
- 5 miles to Rainbow Springs State Park
- 19 miles to World Equestrian Center
- 31 miles to Silver Springs State Park

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ taxes & fees)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires 1 threshold step to enter

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market. Circle Square Cultural Center and Petting Zoo Ocala are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Run of Dunnellon Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 24 min drive - 36.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Gator of Dunnellon - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home?

As of 30 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home on 3 May 2026 start from AU$614, 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 Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Deck & Private Dock! Rainbow River Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 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).

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. 63 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yevdokiya S.

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

Amazing host

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES C.

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

Dunnellon getaway

Great location and amenities, I feel like the host thought of everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred A.

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

What a great getaway

Convenient location. Great location. Experiencing Nature so easily.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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

Great Location

We had a great time! The property was clean and there was plenty to do. We enjoyed kayaking and just floating near the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Rainbow River House

What an incredible Thanksgiving vacation! Thank you Dale for your hospitality! This house had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea I.

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

Wonderful River Stay

We had a magical weekend on the river. The house was clean, cozy, and well stocked and had everything we needed for biking and spending time on the water (three bikes, three kayaks, and two great paddle boards).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Paradise Island

This house is beautiful! Great location, you can walk or paddle to Swampy’s for a wonderful meal or drinks on the water. Loved the deck, so peaceful. The host provides everything you need, kayaks, paddle boards and some tubes for a casual float. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Location is perfect.

The house is located right on the Rainbow River. My daughter learned to paddleboard and she's already asking how soon we can go back. We fished and kayaked as well. The early morning river had so much wildlife. The house had plenty of room, a well appointed kitchen and plenty of towels. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Rainbow River Magic

A wonderful location and host. Dale (host) was the most accommodating person we’ve ever rented from. We truly enjoyed the use of the kayaks and paddle board. The icing on the cake was when Dale took our family on a guided trip around the area on his pontoon boat. We will go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing fun on the river

What a blast we had staying here! The location was great and it was was walking, floating, or paddling distance to Swampy’s restaurant. The place was equipped with 4 kayaks, 2 stand up paddle boards, a canoe, and some floats. The backyard deck was the perfect quiet and relaxing hangout. The actual house was very spacious with plenty of room to spread out and not feel cramped. And as most of the other reviews stated, Dale was a great host! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Great house by the rainbow river

Property was better than described. Even more fun activities were available. Our host, Dale, was a great guy. Very friendly. He gave us a pontoon ride up the river so that we could float back on the provided tubes. The kayaking was very enjoyable. We saw a lot of birds an even a few alligators. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Spacious and peaceful

We enjoyed our stay and there are several areas to gather (porch, sunroom, deck, living room, etc.). The kitchen could use more utensils but is spacious and well appointed. Most of the beds are very comfortable except the Murphy bed. The furnishings and master bathroom Are dated, but when going to a river house you are looking for quaint and not modern. We really enjoyed our stay and time on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane W.

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

NICE but Dated

House was in a quiet neighborhood, Used the paddleboard and kayaks. How is a bit dated but comfortable. Kitchen supplies could have been better. Hand can opener did not work and a few more items for on top or to bake items in stove would be helpful. Grill worked fine. Dale came and introduced himself which was nice. Plenty of room for 6 adults
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Wonderful!

A beautiful stay for a little family vacation! The house was very clean and spacious, and what a great location! We had a fantastic time boating, kayaking, and otherwise exploring the area. Dale was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you so much! We look forward to a future stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avery Z.

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

Perfect Spot on Rainbow River

This house is a great location to enjoy the Rainbow River! There was everything we needed at the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

Paradise on the water

Dale is an amazing host. The property was perfect for us. River fun , card games , cooking out. We will stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

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

Great Florida Stayca!

This beautiful place has everything you need. BONUS: The owner is exactly what you want to work with ensuring we had all we needed for a perfect stay. The river was gorgeous as ever and never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Awesome Vacation

Me and my family had the best vacation, ever! We can’t wait to go back. Our host, Dale, was over-the-top awesome! He made our stay so welcoming and relaxing. His home was immaculate and had all the amenities you could possibly need. We had the use of 3 kayaks, tubes, noodles, gas grill, bicycles, pool table, board games, lots of TVs (we hardly used the TVs) cuz there was so much to do. He had everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Lots of towels and…you name it…he had it, you really just need to bring clothes and whatever food you like. We didn’t want to leave. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lane d.

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

Rainbow River

The owners and property were absolutely superb. The property is a wonderful location on the river with a great patio. We brought our boat and it was a perfect location. Dale made the stay so much better with his hospitality and availability. Thanks so much Dale, we will see you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Will be back!

This house was awesome! Very clean, well equiped, roomy, comfy, cozy. We put our kayaks in at the Rainbow River State Park and spent 5 hours paddling down to the dock at this house where we got out and grilled and enjoyed all the games and amenities here. Good restaurants close by. Will stay here again for sure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great getaway

We couldn’t have been happier or more well treated. Dale provided us with a beautiful home with a dock and kayaks. Stopped by to be sure we had everything we needed. Even came around and took all of us on a boatride up and down the river! Only there a few days but it felt like we rented from an old friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph B.

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

Yearly family get together.

We had a great time on the rainbow River the house had everything we needed for preparing meals it was a great experience for the family. Fishing off the back dock we caught lots of little fish bluegills.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

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

Amazing experience!

Words cannot describe what an amazing experience we had at our our stay on Rainbow River. The house was a perfect fit for our family and Dale was an amazing host. We thoroughly enjoyed the kayaks on property and the nightly pool table games:). We will be back again for sure! Thank you for allowing a wonderful family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Property!

Property was great! Dale, the property owner, was very helpful and was a great host. The property was clean and fully stocked. I highly recommend this vacation rental if you are looking for a relaxing vacation on Rainbow River for family and friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

INCREDIBLE River house!

We had the Best time here and Dale was a generous and thoughtful host! This house had everything we needed and more from paddleboard to kayaks to games and kitchen essentials. The view from the deck was lovely and we enjoyed our evenings staring into the crystal clear water watching the fish and otters go by. We enjoyed floating in the tubes provided! We highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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