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Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Off Season Comp Days

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a yard with trees and shrubs.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a small pond.
A bunk bed room with a television, a desk, and a chair.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and shelves with various decorative items.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and wall decorations.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rainbow Springs State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Children's Bedroom

4 Twin Bunk Beds

Downstairs Master Bedroom w/ Private Bath - Perfect for parents who don't do stairs

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom w/ Private Bath & Balcony Overlooking the Rainbow River

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Downstairs Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Circle Square Cultural Center and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club and Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training, or check out an event or a game at Florida Horse Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 27 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 36 min drive - 37.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Turtle Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Two Rivers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Off Season Comp Days pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Off Season Comp Days?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Off Season Comp Days on Jan 1, 2027 start from $504, 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 Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Off Season Comp Days?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Off Season Comp Days?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Off Season Comp Days located?

This family-friendly Dunnellon vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. K.P. Hole County Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was an amazing vacation!

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Hal was amazing. He checked on us via phone through out the trip. He was friendly and accommodating. I would highly eat a stay at either of his properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!! The house is a little outdated but overall it was an exceptional experience! The game room was a giant hit with the kids and the river access from both houses was incredible and we tubed both days since it was so smooth and saved a bunch of money!!! Would highly recommend, Hal and Ellen were both very accommodating!! Love, love, loved it!!!!! Thanks Hal!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Chimera house was in the perfect location and was spotless when we checked in at 4:00. It was nice to wake up in the morning and enjoy our coffee on the dock watching all the wildlife. The arcade room was a treat for all of us and enjoyed listening to the jukebox. Hal was great communicating with us from start to finish. We will visiting this gem again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainbow River is gorgeous

We’ve never stayed in this area and look forward to returning one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone in our group loved our stay at rainbow river. This house had a little bit of everything for everyone. Kids loved the game room and swimming in the river. The host had great communication and we appreciated the welcome gifts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location on the river. Hal is easy to reach and communicates expectations thoroughly. The house was clean and has plenty of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location

Great property to enjoy the water, the kids loved being able to play in the clear water right off the backyard. Hal was available to us for questions throughout our stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Florida Trip

This house was perfect for group of friends. lovely location. Hal was awesome and kept up great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Loved the location on the river. Lots of wildlife. Great host. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Hal is the ultimate host and Ellen is amazing! We stayed at Chimera for the weekend with our college children and their friends and had a great time. Every comfort was thought of from the fun kayaks to the chilled wine at check in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home very comfortable with room for everyone to spread out. The location was just perfect. The host owns another home in the area which allowed us to drop in at one house and float down to the one we were staying in so much fun. The grandchild and have already asked if we can come back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi generational gathering

The house, view and amenities all exceeded our expectations! Hal was great with communication and Ellen is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home on The beautiful Rainbow River

Our family group of 9 was very comfortable in this spacious home. We used the wonderful variety of small boats and snorkeled in the river. The otters were a delight. The kitchen was well equipped so we cooked some meals and had dinner in a great Mexican restaurant in town. Hope we can return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hal and Ellen are the Best!

The owner Hal and Caretaker were very communicative and MORE pleasant to work with. The house was beautiful and the River was Amazing! Our group has stayed in a few VRBO's on Rainbow river and this has been the best one yet!! I would 100% stay here again and recommend anyone else stay here as well!! Thank you Hal and Ellen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

We had a group of 10 and the house easily accommodated us. The house was fantastic. The host was outstanding. The location is perfect about 2 mikes from winn Dixie. The location on the river is great as well. About a 2 hour float to swampy’s restaurant. We loved everything about the house, the deck. We have stayed in crystal river snd rainbow river s lot of times and this place is our favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place Ever

Chimera was the perfect Vacation spot for our family of 9. Plenty of Beds and baths and the kitchen was stocked with all the things we needed for our early Thanksgiving meal! It even has a game room for the little (and big) kids!! Hal, the owner was the perfect Host, answering any of the questions we had during our weekend! The river was high due to the hurricane but we managed to get kayaks out to enjoy the beautiful clear water…even saw otters swimming around! I think we have found the vacation spot where we can watch our grandkids grow up!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gary's very soft birthday bash!

4 adult couples enjoyed the property immensely! Everyone had plenty of space and enjoyed all the character the property offered. Every couple had their own room. Had a blast in the game room and playing the jukebox, sitting around the bar sharing stories, floating off the dock and sharing meals around the table. We can't wait to go back, very easy to drive to the other property and drop in our floats on the last day. We can't wait to go back. Hal and Ellen were a pleasure to work with and made a little vacation extra memorable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chimera House

This house found us. We booked last minute and it couldn’t have worked out any better. The location of being right on Rainbow Springs and taking a morning plunge and then an afternoon tubing expedition is what our family needed. The host was more than accommodating and informative. They even welcomed us with some refreshments for us and the kids. They have step by step instructions for what ever activity you would like to do which comes in handy if you’re not familiar with the springs. We will definitely be coming back next year or in the summer if booking permits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream Vacation on the River

This place was amazing. Dream house on the river. Free tubing and kayaking. Great views. Lots to do - outside and inside; they had corn hole and horseshoes for outside along with tons of deck space. Inside was a cute game room complete with jute box. Four good size bedrooms. When it states sleeps 11, they mean 11 real beds (no pull out couches here). Plenty of cups, plates and silverware which I appreciate. Bar area to hang out in. Really can't say enough good things. I have stayed at many vacation rental properties but this in one I will definitely go back to. The river was beautiful. Hal was super great - very friendly, responsive and just over all great guy. Little touches to make the trip special. Definitely recommend to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Wildlife Getaway

We travel a lot and stay in VRBOs quite a bit. This is by far the most amazing host ever. He was so generous. We absolutely loved the place. One of the best stocked homes we stayed in. It had everything. We, our grandchildren, and their parents, all enjoyed the game room, but we are outdoors people and had the best time on the dock. We saw deer, hawks, ducks, and best of all, a family of 5 otters from the dock. Our grandchildren loved fishing from the dock where they caught and released bream. We took the kayaks out and paddled up stream. It is truly an amazingly beautiful peaceful river. Winn-Dixie and other stores are less than a 5 minute drive away. There is nothing left undone here! The House, the river, the wildlife, but mostly the host made this a great time for us and our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is top-notch. Location is top-notch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2026
Amber, Delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We do what we can, but the Rainbow River outperforms us every time! Thank you for the Review. Hal & Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! This was one of the best vacation rentals our family has ever stayed in. The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had more space than we could have imagined. The upstairs master suite was a private retreat, while the additional bedrooms and bathrooms made it perfect for our entire group.The house is incredibly well stocked with kitchen supplies, laundry essentials, games, books, movies, fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and canoes. The game room—with an arcade game, basketball shootout, jukebox, and shuffleboard—was a huge hit with everyone.Outside, there are multiple decks for relaxing and a private dock where you can swim or launch tubes, kayaks, and canoes directly into the river. An added bonus was access to the hosts’ nearby property for convenient parking near KP Hole, saving both time and parking fees.The hosts were outstanding, communicating before, during, and after our stay to make sure everything was perfect. More than anything, this home felt like a place where families make lifelong memories, not just a rental house. We celebrated Father’s Day here and are already planning to come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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