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SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!!

Vacation home in Dunnellon with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
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Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

The Palm Room

1 Queen Bed

Twins Room

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!!

Welcome to Snow Bird Haven. We are located in the secluded Rio Vista community , with our own private residents park with bbqs, pavilions, swimming area and kayak/boat launch on the Rainbow River, just a short walking distance away.
We can provide keyed vehicle access to the park. Walking gate access to the park is always available to residents. The river is the highlight of this small town, named one of the ten cleanest rivers in the country.
What a great way to get out of the snow, but still have a bit of the seasons without breaking the bank! The neighborhood is a short distance from: Winn Dixie is 2 miles, Publix and Walmart are 3 miles and 2 waterfront restaurants just 5 miles away. We can share lots of other great ideas for day trips to Homossassa, Hunter Springs and some other favorite spots.

**Small boats welcome upon discussion with owner ** We own lot next door also.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outdoors only
no outdoor fires permitted
If you book for 2 people thats what you are paying for for any extra person you contact the owner and you will have to pay extra 20 dollars per person

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property # 3860394ha

About the neighborhood

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this vacation home is in a rural area. 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 Rainbow Springs State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 25 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 33 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 33 min drive - 35.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!!?

As of Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!! on Dec 31, 2025 start from $390.25, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SNOWBIRD HAVEN - BOOK YOUR SUMMER TRIP NOW!!!!!!! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. K.P. Hole County Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an awesome weekend on the river at Snowbird Haven! Sharon was the best! The house was nice. The private park access was perfect… would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great stay

Everything went well, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Comfy and Quaint

This cozy home is situated within walking distance to the gorgeous rainbow river. The host was welcoming and available at all times. We will definitely book our future stays with Sharon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheri d.

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

Short sweet but perfect

We only had a short stay but very nice home definitely will stay again this was a last minute family trip to the springs It was a blessing to find this home . Host is very nice made sure we had everything we needed. Very clean easy to find close to everything nicely decorated!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish we could have stayed longer! Was a wonderful experience, short walk to the river and the house was so much nicer than the pictures. Sharon is amazing so helpful and friendly. Just all around amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Very accomodating host

A true home away from home with a truly magical neighborhood right near the Rainbow River.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our 2 month stay at Snowbird Haven. The owners are wonderful. The property was very clean The neighborhood was nice. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE A.

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

Peaceful

Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful park. Lovely homeowner. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

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

Fantastic hospitality, great location

Sharon and her husband are very kind, attentive and generous people; they would do whatever they can to accommodate your needs. The house is so charming, plenty of room and REALLY WELL supplied with everything you might need. The location at this nice community is a must, that has its own park with a private river access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean, nicely decorated, spacious house with a wonderful hostess. Everything you need is there. There is even a big screen TV and one in the master bedroom. The lights and fans are labeled. The beds are comfortable. It is in a good, walkable neighborhood. You can walk or drive to the park which offers access to swim and float in a small area or go out into the main river. There are benches to use and bathrooms. It’s a good park. Restaurants, stores and grocery stores are all close. We throughly enjoyed our time there and would be happy to rent this house again from awesome Sharon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Great place to stay

Just love this home away from home. I have friends and family .3 miles away. It was a perfect spot to be close to them but also this home was great on its on. Every thing I needed was on site. Also plenty of room to spread out. I will definitely choose this place again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Hide a while

It was very nice, good nebourhood, 2 nice parks near bye, tons of nice stuff to do near by, go fishing, swiming, out to eat or shop.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2015

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

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

Snowbird

The property was clean and neat. It was not too far from town, which meant easy access to groceries, shopping and restaurants. We took morning stroll down to the beautiful river and were fascinated by the fish. The four of us were very happy with the location we chose
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Perfect

The area was beyond perfect. The neighborhood was awesome, quiet and friendly. The location to the rainbow River was perfect and Sharon was so easy to work with and kind. The house was so cute, plenty of room for the 5 of us and so clean.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Great Quiet Home

The three of us were there for a review of our home being built and could not have ask for a better place to stay. All of us felt comfortable and relaxed after a busy day. Our trip was cut short because of the tropical storm brewing at our current home but still cannot say enough about how wonderful it was while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Great time's

We take a trip to rainbow river for my birthday every year and this year was the best. The house felt like a home away from home. The pictures do not do the place justice! Loved the puzzles and board games, especially when it rained. House had everything you could need for the river! The one thing I wish I would of known ahead of time is that there is only a tv in the master bedroom (dvds only) and none in the other rooms. Which we just had the kids use their tablets. Other than that this house was by far the best place we have been too! Can't wait to come back next year!
Loved the bear!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Quite Getaway

Was very impressed with the property and Sharon. The description didn't do it justice. Once inside, the house was spacious, clean, and cozy. Anything needed was there. The river access was a short walk and all convienences, like groceries, were just a few miles drive. Now that I have the lay of the land, we will be back to take advantage of the surrounding activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara R.

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

Clean, pretty, close to river, perfect for family

The house was spacious, comfortable, and nicely decorated. It has been recently updated…don’t be fooled by the older exterior. The location is perfect! The neighborhood’s park and boat ramp on the Rainbow River is perfect for kayaking, paddling, picnicking and hanging out all day. It’s convenient to the KP hole and blue grotto for scuba diving. The owner is responsive, friendly, and helpful. We were even able to rent kayaks from her. The kitchen is fully stocked and made it easy to cook for the family. Great for a family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Long weekend getaway

We had the privilege of staying at Snowbird Haven over the 4th of July weekend. The home was perfect for our family of 6. It was very clean, comfortable, and we never felt cramped. The screened in porch was a great hang out spot. Our favorite part was the direct access to Rainbow River from the community’s private park. There was a nice area to wade into the springs or sit by the river!! We were able to Kayak up to KP Hole, Gissy Springs, and Rainbow River State Park. The provided tubes allowed us to tube down the river to Blue Run Park. Sharon was the perfect hostess and always quickly responded to any questions. We have stayed at several places over the years in Dunnellon, and this was our favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Fort Myers, USA

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

Lovely home with river access

The home is cozy & comfy with plenty of seating for movie watching, game playing, etc. The kitchen, while small, is extremely well-stocked with cookware, utensils, serving dishes, & herbs & spices! Plenty of towels & linens are provided. The only ding is the mattresses; they’re all super soft, which is tough for those of us who suffer from arthritis. But the overall comfort made it a great week! Sharon is one of the best VRBO hosts we’ve ever dealt with! She’s kind, gracious, thoughtful, and generous.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Home away from home <3

We stayed at Snowbird Haven for a couple of nights as part of a girls reunion between four high school besties (we haven't all been together in 14 years!). The host, Sharon, is truly the kindest most thoughtful human being. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. I can't thank her enough. We cherished our time at the springs and our float down the river. The house itself is lovely. We had so much fun sitting on the porch listening to nature and talking for hours. It really felt like we were staying at "aunties" house. There was plenty of room for everyone. Bottom line: Perfect stay close to everything but far enough away to feel immersed in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean.Host was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

perfect getway

This listing is awesome. The location is a bit of paradise. The amenities and supplies were exactly what I needed. The welcome basket of goodies was lovely and unexpected. The photos do not lie but the house is even better than the photos. I will return again and again. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick F.

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

Lovely Rental

House was very clean with all the amenities that you would need Peaceful, quiet neighborhood...nice access to the Rainbow River...so peaceful to sit there and watch kayakers or launch your own Dunnellon provides all the shopping and restaurants anyone would need We are golfers and there are plenty of courses in the area at all price range
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Awesome July 2021

Sharon was wonderful with her directions, accurate pictures of the house and suggestions for fun kayaking places nearby. She was a dream to work with and the house was a perfect get away. Definitely recommend to anyone in the future. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

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