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Rainbow River Home w/ Private Kayak Dock

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Pool
Exterior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8243 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Dunnellon, Florida
  • Aquatic Wilderness Adventures
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rainbow River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rainbow River Home w/ Private Kayak Dock

Take a memorable trip to the Sunshine State's Nature Coast when you stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Dunnellon! 'Paddler's Paradise' is perfect for a relaxing waterfront getaway with a private kayak dock and 2 included kayaks. Paddle down 6 miles of pristine water in the Rainbow River to catch sight of turtles, otters, exotic birds, and more. With a well-appointed interior complete with a chef's kitchen and easy access to area fun, this home will make you never want to leave!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Permit: DWE5202510 | 2 Kayaks w/ Life Jackets | Electric Fireplace | Washer & Dryer

'Paddler's Paradise' offers all today's modern conveniences set just steps away from scenic days on the Rainbow River, a stunning first magnitude clear water spring!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Daybed | Bedroom 3: 2 Full Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private kayak dock, lanai w/ seating, ceiling fans, water tubes, grass yard, river views, covered patio area, patio swing
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, ceiling fans, hard-surface floors, contemporary decor, sunroom w/ hammock, desk workspace
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, blender, toaster, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels/linens, cleaning essentials, central A/C, shower grab rails
FAQ: Not suitable for children (direct access to water), 2 external security cameras (front door & back door)
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, step-free access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR FUN: Rainbow River (on-site), Blue Run of Dunnellon Park (0.3 miles), Rainbow Springs State Park (3.0 miles), K.P. Hole (4.8 miles), Halpata Tastanaki Nature Preserve (5.3 miles), Lake Rousseau (10.1 miles), Crystal River (16.0 miles), Goethe State Forest (20.0 miles), Homosassa (26.4 miles), Fort Island Beach (26.8 miles), Silver Springs State Park (30.9 miles), swimming & boating in the Gulf of Mexico, swamp airboat rides, swim with manatees
EASY-ACCESS EATS: Swampy's Bar & Grill (0.2 miles), Citrus Grill (0.8 miles), Penn Deli & Grill (0.9 miles), Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant (1.1 miles)
FLORIDA GOLFING: Citrus Springs Golf and Country Club (6.1 miles), Juliette Falls Golf Club and Community (9.0 miles), Twisted Oaks Golf Club (11.2 miles), The Preserve Golf Club (12.8 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Three Sisters Springs (17.0 miles), Pine Island Beach Park (51.1 miles), Disney World (93.3 miles), Clearwater Beach (104 miles)
AIRPORTS: Ocala International Airport (21.4 miles), Tampa International Airport (88.7 miles), Orlando International Airport (95.1 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property may not be suitable for children as there is direct access to the water with no fence
- NOTE: This single-story home offers step-free access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located above the front door facing the porch and front yard/driveway, and 1 camera is above the back door facing the deck and backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are actively recording video and sound while guests are in residence
- Permit # DWE5202510
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Aquatic Wilderness Adventures. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and 5 minutes by foot from Rainbow River
WiFi is free in public spaces.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Dock
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • Unit size: 2611 sq ft (243 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

NEW! Modern Gem w/ Kayak Dock on Rainbow River! Dunnellon
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Rainbow River Home w/ Private Kayak Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute home, great location
The house had everything we needed and was very clean and well kept. The cove with the floating dock was a great spot to launch a kayak. The driveway is a lot shorter then what it looks like in pics - standard driveway that can hold two cars side by side but wanted to point that out as we also had a trailer but managed to fit all. Us boat owners like driveway space.. Was able to get early check in which was an added bonus - Overall a great stay and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Sebring, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Kayaking the Rainbow
Very nice house and neighborhood. Kayaking and swimming on the Rainbow River was excellent. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainbow River Birthday Retreat
Rainbow river is ultimately my favorite place to come and relax. Ive been returning every year for my birthday and happen to find this beautiful home that was clean, updated, and very comfortable with access to the river. I recommend this property for anyone that loves to do multiple activities. We were able to ride out bikes right to thr Blue Run trail that is parallel to the river and connects to the Withalacootchhie trail. We road to Inverness and back. There is a Trek Store right off the trail in Inverness if you need anything and also a lot of cute cafe’s and restaurants in town. We also were able to run in the neighborhood, long enough there to do 5miles. It has a couple of hills but beautiful section at the end where we saw Deer. We were able to launch out paddle boards from the back yard, you can go either way but we chose to paddle up river to have the enjoyment of the float back. The home has everything you need to cook meals, beds are very comfortable and highly recommend the property. We will be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Very clean property. Great access to river for Kayaks/paddle boards. Kitchen well stocked with everything needed to cook. Plenty of towels. Comfortable beds with nice sheets. They have thought of everything you might need... thanks for a great place to stay for 8 adults and a couple kids
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great house
Very nice and clean house. The kitchen was very well-appointed with everything you could need. The water pressure is inconsistent and new bed pillow would be nice. We really enjoyed the kayaks and the experience would have been even better if the vegetation near the floating dock was trimmed back enough to more easily launch the kayaks. But, the locations was great and the house was very pretty and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great river house!
Great property. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location for my family on rainbow river!
Every aspect of the check and stay at this amazing home was one of the best I’ve ever had! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Angela A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Traumatic experiences and discrimination against disabled individuals!!
My family and I haven't been able to get together for several years now, due to extremely immune comprised situations with multiple family members (cancer), so we were so excited to finally get together after 2 years!! I arrived before my family so I could train my new service dog to be out on the water with me. Training a service animal is a very intensive thing, that requires a calm non distracting environment. The first day, I unloaded and went straight to the water with my paddleboard and service dog (Rin). We were met by an extremely overgrown hillside, barely accessible Tupperware dock, and the neighbors German Shephard. The grassy areas all around the house had poison ivy and oak. The overgrowth around the dock area was a thriving home for wolf spiders, a family member was bit by one trying to get in the kayak!! You can NOT fit a 12 ft paddleboard or kayak next to the Tupperware dock comfortably, due to extreme overgrowth. (The neighbor was nice enough to clear out some of the overgrowth on her side of the hill and dock for us) When I was trying to drop my board and start training my service animal, I got to the deck before the stairs and immediately was greeted to a viscous German Shephard, I am an animal person so I thought if I talk nice to him and then ignore him, it would be alright... No. The wooden 2x4 frame of the "fence" did NOT even come up to his chest!! In some places, there wasn't even a fence, just PLASTIC BIRD NETTING layered up!! This dog would growl, bark angrily, drool, and jump up on the fence to try and get to you and my service dog every time we were out, attempting to get on the dock was impossible for my service dog while he was out. At one point the dog went as far and coming out of his fence to his dock (which is directly next to the Tupperware dock) myself, Rin, and a family member ran into the house in fear. Later that day the neighbor came out and spoke to us about her dog... She kindly let us know that her dog would EAT us ALIVE and we were lucky!! That I just needed to play with him, (throw the balls that he would drop over the fence) or it was going to be a dangerous vacation. The owner had the police come to the door to try and remove us for having my service dogs with me!! The officer informed myself and owner through his door cam that this was illegal and I should contact a lawyer. The owner argued through the cam with the cop, finally Nancy & owner stopped yelling & threatening us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022