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Smart TV with Prime and Peacock TV.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dreamy River Cottage

Explore one of Florida's most scenic rivers in this beautifully updated 1960s cottage in Inverness, Florida. Our two-bedroom, one-bath cottage is fully furnished with a well-stocked kitchen for your convenience and comfort. The cottage sits on a canal that flows into the Withlacoochee River right past our deck.

Sip your morning coffee from the deck while enjoying the beautiful views of the river, the surrounding wildlife or the passing boats. Enjoy the Florida sunshine while paddling the river in one of our kayaks. Or bask in the starry nights while roasting marshmallows in our fire pit. There’s a little something for everyone here!

There are kayaks, and a pedal boat for guests to enjoy. To be used with the utmost caution. Be mindful of children near the water. There are alligators in the river and swimming is not allowed.

Amenities: Canal View, River View, Kayaks, Large Yard, Outdoor Seating, Charcoal Grill, Fire Pit, Board Games, Books, Smart TV and Electric Fireplace!

Other: Complimentary Wi-Fi, Keyless Entry and Washer and Dryer on premises.

The kitchen includes cooking utensils, pots & pans, dishcloths, potholders, flatware, dishware, and glassware. There is a microwave, coffee maker, toaster and blender.

Bed linens and bath linens- bath towels, hand towels and face cloths are provided.

STARTER SUPPLY of coffee, sugar packets, tea, salt and pepper. In the bathroom there is shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, shower soap and toilet paper.

Within a mile from the cottage:
- 1 min to Fisherman's Cove Restaurant
- 2 mins to Rutland Park boat ramp
- 3 mins to Wild Bill's Airboat Tours
- 3 mins to Riverside Lodge Resort - Cabin Rentals & RV Park

Downtown Inverness is 10 mins away.

Come and explore the natural beauty of Inverness and its surrounding areas!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2859858vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this cottage is on the waterfront. Fort Cooper State Park and Dade Battlefield State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Okahumpka Park and Lake Griffin State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Citrus County Speedway or Florida Horse Park.
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What's nearby

  • Half Moon Wildlife Management Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rainbow River - 33 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 34 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 36 min drive - 51.6 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 43 min drive - 67.9 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Point O'Woods Country Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Habanero's Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamy River Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dreamy River Cottage?

As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dreamy River Cottage on 10 Oct, 2026 start from S$241, 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 Dreamy River Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dreamy River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreamy River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dreamy River Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Citrus County Speedway, Fort Cooper State Park and Lakeside Golf and Country Club. Brownwood Paddock Square and Lake Okahumpka Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was really welcoming. Love the cleanliness, and to have on hand everything we needed. The location was very convenient, peaceful, and quiet. Thanks for hosting; we really enjoyed our staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

Long weekend getaway in Inverness

This property was the perfect location for spending time with my husband and his family. Very clean and very cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

FL Vacation

Great place, very clean and the owner was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Pleasant and peaceful

My sister and I chose this place because it was really close to my mother’s. It was very clean. We enjoyed the dock and yard as well as the enclosed porch. It is a great get away from regular hurried life. It’s close enough to town without feeling like you were in town. We will definitely come back again..
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great Getaway!!

Lovely cottage just off the river!! We enjoyed kayaking and canoeing when we weren't fishing off of the dock!! The Florida room was perfect for enjoying time with friends!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

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

Perfect little getaway

We had the best time here! House was clean and has everything you need and more. Host was very nice and communicated well. Hopefully we will be back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

candy s.

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

Nice home

Convienent location. Nice home very responsive host. Would recommend. .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Excellent!

The House is cozy and nicely decorated. The house was very clean with an adorable kitchen, nice neighborhood, fun toys in the backyard for using in the river. Overall extremely pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K H.

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

Excellent

We enjoyed our stay. Property was as listed. Would return.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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

Cute Cottage!

This place was so incredibly adorable! I stayed with 3 of my boys (15,13, and 8 months) and we had plenty of room. The neighborhood was quiet and we were very comfortable for our entire stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Wonderful private property. We used the fire pit every night. Spent the mornings out back having coffee and reading one of the many books at the property. We had everything we needed for our long weekend stay. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

Restful and peaceful cabin

Cabin was clean and enjoyable. Loved the enclosed patio with ac. It was too hot for us to use the canoe and kayaks and the water by tbe house looked too low.There was a restaurant within walking distance down the street that had delicious fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Amazing cottage on the river!

This house was so cute and very clean. Host was prompt to respond with any questions we had. About 25-40 min for all the attractions we can to see and do. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

A total gem!!

This property is super cute and well-maintained. It had everything you could want and more plus comfortable beds and living area, quiet neighborhood, and clean. It was easy to find and the check in process was seamless. If you’re a seafood lover, check out the little place seriously 2 minutes away for some fantastic seafood and super awesome staff called Fisherman’s Cove. Highly recommend staying at this property and we hope to be back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The cottage was just right for our group. It was clean and inviting. We were able to use the small kitchen with ease and there were plenty of comfortable places to sit back and relax. It was wonderful having a washer and dryer to use. The back porch was private and pleasant. When we had some minor issues the owner responded immediately. I would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmequi A.

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

Great Stay!

The cottage was beyond what I expected. It was so charming and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was really well stocked and we especially enjoyed the coffee and wine left out for us. We played ping pong and used some of the board games outside which are a nice addition. We didn’t get to use the kayaks or pedal boat but we enjoyed the nice views of the river. We also visited the springs in Crystal River. The host provided extra towels for that as well. Very nice stay and I will definitely be returning when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice R.

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

1 month stay

The 4 star rating was given due to both Kayaks being youth size. This was one of the main reasons we booked this place and my husband was unable to use them. The other reason was the pedal boat and because it was missing a bushing, it was unusable until the last 3 days. Something is still wrong with the pedals which makes it difficult to use. The space itself is clean and cute and the back porch is awesome! The neighborhood is super quiet. Feels like you’re the only ones there.Also, there is quite a bit to do in the area for outdoor activities.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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

Cute, comfy, kayaks- perfect location

Do you want to have a relaxing vacation somewhere idyllic, in a cottage with every amenity including an ENTIRE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA you can kayak into and explore? This place is magnificent, and the hosts have made sure it has everything you could need. Check-in was super easy, and their response time for questions was literally seconds. If you appreciate wildlife, comfort, beautiful forests and rivers, and getting away from the stress of the city, this is where you will find that. My wife and I love the area so much that we're thinking of moving there now. 10/10, I cannot express enough how perfect it is. It's just a few minutes from the amenities in town, but is far enough away that if you don't want to see another human the entire time, you can feasibly do that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

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

Perfect Hideaway

I wanted to do a staycation and chose this lovely cottage. It is beautiful, warm and cozy! The backyard has access to canal which leads to the river (can literally see the river from deck). I wanted to use one of kayaks provided unfortunately the weather was rainy, windy and bit cold. No matter, I turned on the electric fireplace, made a hot beverage (provided by host) and did some reading on the lanai. Host provides games, fishing gear, full kitchen complement's, linens and blankets all you need to bring is food and additional beverages! This is a wonderful getaway place for single, couples or small family. Host replied to my texts promptly and was very friendly. I’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed this quite cottage. Clean and quite with a comfy bed, fast internet for remote work and within reasonable distance to Crystal River activities for manatees. We appreciated the large yard for our dog and the provided coffee and bottle of wine. This is a VBRO property we booked through Expedia. While we were able to reach Ariana directly, the few concerns we brought to her attention never really got resolved. We were disappointed the pedalboat wasn't operational when we arrived and only one of the kayaks was functional...that we learned the hard way. The grill is charcoal and could use some maintenance and while we were able to use the laundry it often stopped midcycle leaving the tub full of water until you turned it to another setting. Lastly, we had someone bang on the door claiming to be housekeeping about 9:30pm on our second to last night with linens in garbage bags that startled the heck out of us. We'd stay again but more TLC could be put in.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandi L.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Opening Day of Scallop Season

Me, my husband and two pups stayed for 4 days, 3 nights for opening day of scallop season and to visit grandchildren. We had major issues with the A/C unit the entire visit. Very hot during the day although did cool down at night. Had to have an A/C tech come out twice. Found an issue with the compressor, as well as the filter was clogged, needed replacing, and the A/C tech told us the owner had control over the "Nest" unit, and had it set at 77. We were unable to control the temp for our comfort. This house has an aluminum roof, and no insulation and single pane windows. In addition, if you have rain, it will flood over the septic tank in the back yard and cause back up with the toilet. The garbage disposal also backed up with water, and when I turned it on, it caused debris, or food to blow out of the sink on the other side. The water was cloudy, and is on a well, and I assume, it is iron causing the cloudiness. The laundry room was locked so we did not have access to it. Just be aware this property is located on a canal as stated, but it is "swamp-like" and there are alligators. We tried fishing and caught a baby alligator. The air-boats go by frequently through the river, and it is very loud, even in the late evening, early morning hours. The owners were very responsive to us, but several times told us to check out and they could refund our money but that was not an easy option to find another place to stay. Issues need to be addressed with this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
This review is simply untrue and I don’t understand why someone would write such nasty things about a place simply because they are upset. I take great pride and put lots of work into my cottage to ensure it is more than satisfactory for my guests. I have been hosting this cottage for over two years and never have I received such bogus and outlandish feedback. I urge you to please Google the home and read the reviews in external sites and you will see these claims are untrue. The only claim that has some truth to it, it’s the AC issue. I understand there were issues during your stay which I promptly addressed and also corrected upon your checkout. The AC unit in the home is new by the way. I offered you to check-out with a full refund and you refused. Don’t know why you would stay if you were this unhappy. But I suspect it was price driven. There are plenty of rentals in the area. Didn’t want to go somewhere else and pay more. There’s no such thing as me controlling the AC doesn’t exist. Septic tank and drain field in the home are brand new and there is absolutely no clogging issue anywhere. Some water may pool in the backyard with excessive rain. It’s rain season. But that water doesn’t sit. The cottage has several filters for the water. If you had an issue with the laundry room being locked all you had to do was ask and I would’ve had someone come in to unlock it. This location is right up on the river. It’s FL. It’s swampy. There are river boats that go up and down the river. But it is a very quiet and isolated place. The most frequent feedback I get is that the place is very peaceful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place! Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie E.

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

Heaven

We loved this property. It felt like home from the moment we arrived. We were greeted by a ghecko and made friends with the neighbours cat. The palms, spanish moss, and river brought charm. Ariana was attentive and helpful!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Meg P.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

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