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Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51546 sq ft
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Dunnellon, FL
- Place, Johnson Pond Trailhead3 min drive
- Place, Rainbow River16 min drive
- Place, Rainbow Springs State Park19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard
Rivers Edge Retreat is a private oasis located on the Withlacoochie river in citrus county florida. Great location to enjoy all the nature coast has to offer. Short distance to Ocala, Inverness, Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, and Dunnellon. Come and experience swimming with the manatees, tubing down the Rainbow River, scalloping in Homosassa and Crystal River, fishing on the withlacoochie and lake rousa., biking hiking, kayaking on the rivers, horseback riding, and Golfing. So much to do or just do nothing at all but enjoy and relax. My home offers you the perfect place to enjoy the privacy, sitting on the dock or in the screen room enjoying all of nature. You can bring your own boat and tie up to the dock or enjoy the use of two single kayaks one double kayak paddle boat or canoe available for free. I also provide two adult bikes and two childrens bikes for your enjoyment. At night you can sit around the fire pit and listen to nature sing. Grill your catch of the day on the provided gas grill and eat on the deck under the stars. The backyard is completely fenced and has two beautiful old oaks with huge staghorn ferns offering you plenty of shade. If you want some family fun try your skill at corn hole. There are many bird feeders so you can enjoy watching many varieties of birds as they come and go. If you choose to take day trips we are located close to Orlando with all of it's attractions and Tampa which is home to Bush Gardens. If you love to eat out our area offers some of the finest seafood in Florida. We have numerous festivals throughout the year celebrating our pioneer and Indian history and seafood festivals allowing you to taste all the local foods. I love this area of Florida for it's beauty and laid back lifestyle. So come and enjoy, relax, unwind, in what Florida once looked like.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Small gatherings of friends allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Must get approval for number and type of pet.
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
Note from host: small gatherings of friends allowed
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 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
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About the area
Dunnellon
Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and El Diablo 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 Johnson Pond Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunnellon, FL
What's nearby
- Johnson Pond Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Rainbow River - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
- Rainbow Springs State Park - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
- World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 28 min drive - 34.9 km
- Three Sisters Springs - 33 min drive - 37.8 km
Restaurants
- Red's Breakfast & Lunch - 4 min drive
- Circle K - 4 min drive
- Sparrow's - 15 min drive
- Swampy's - 17 min drive
- armante's restaurant - 8 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
28 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
shanna m.
7 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
shanna m.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Desiree B.
18 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Desiree B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
briana c.
3 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
briana c.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Duane C.
12 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duane C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LeeAnn G.
19 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and experience!
LeeAnn G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara L.
11 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sara L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
George J.
12 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun , cozy and convenient
George J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolina G.
20 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
CYNDI H.
12 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing visit on the River
CYNDI H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Devendra A.
22 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Devendra A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela H.
2 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
Angela H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David R.
20 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice House & Location
David R.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra S.
14 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Family Vacation
Sandra S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura A.
26 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Comfortable
Laura A.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Marsha B.
15 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Vacation Rental
Marsha B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy J.
1 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place tucked on the Withlacoohee River
Kathy J.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Don F.
19 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House retreat
Don F.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karla C.
22 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Karla C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lee M.
8 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Beauty
Lee M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex G.
22 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Alex G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Betty K.
12 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River house
Betty K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chasady S.
27 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R&R retreat
Chasady S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
20 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house on a quiet stretch of the river.
Christopher S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole K.
24 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Getaway to visit Rainbow Spring
Nicole K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Donna Coleman
I was born and raised in Florida but now reside in Tennessee.
Why they chose this property
We bought this property in citrus county on the river because of my love of nature . The withlacoochie river is a nature and bird lovers paradise. I love kayaking and boating on the river and photographing the wildlife along the river.
What makes this property unique
My home has a secluded backyard that lets you sit on the dock or in the screen room and enjoy nature. I have many bird feeders that let you enjoy the birds as they come and go. You can go kayaking or boating right from the property or throw out a fishing line from the dock. This property is so peaceful it allows you to relax and unwind and enjoy nature without ever leaving the house.
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