The River Retreat

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a dresser.
A room with a glass table and chairs, a sofa, and a wall with various paddles.
A dining room with a round table, black chairs, and a chandelier.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, two armchairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a white countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Johnson Pond Trailhead
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Spruce Creek Preserve Golf 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.
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Map
Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Johnson Pond Trailhead - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rainbow River - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 30 min drive - 31.3 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 34 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Rivers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Johnson Pond Trailhead and within 6 miles (10 km) of El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club. Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club and Ross Prairie Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

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
Very clean and comfortable! I really enjoyed my stay. I am also excited to visit the area again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exactly as described. The owners thought of everything to make our stay perfect! We saw deer, otters, alligator, and plenty of turtles! We really enoyed how close the property is to the bike path. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little retreat.

Beautiful home in a great location very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice. This was the second time we had stayed here, and it was as nice this time as the first. It was also nice and quiet, which we appreciated. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place ever!!

Very peaceful and beautiful clean home! Great wildlife and fishing would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2025
Thank you Crystal! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

Awesome house on an awesome spot. Had everything we needed and more. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2024
Thank you so much Amy! We appreciate you staying with us & taking the time to review our home. We hope you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Were highly impressed with all aspects of this rental. First class job by the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2023
Thank you Jeff & Beth! You were wonderful guests & we would happily welcome you back for future stays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

Such a cute, very clean, peaceful, serine rental! We really enjoyed ourselves and definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2023
Thank you Ashley! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay & look forward to your return visit :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and fun

The property was very nice and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and confortable house right on the river.

We had a very pleasant stay for Thanksgiving weekend. The house has all confort you can possibly expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We appreciate it very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Everything about this retreat is perfect. So clean and inviting. Our hosts were responsive and informative. We loved the fishing off the dock plus seeing lots of wildlife. Rarely do we say we will plan another stay but with this one we will!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed the wildlife & outdoors during your stay. We’d love to have you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well equipped

The house is beautiful and they have anything you might need, from a full kitchen to phone chargers. Would stay there again.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2023
Thank you so much for your review Bill. You were 5 star guests all the way around! You all are welcome to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River House Getaway

This was our 3rd time staying here and we've already booked it for next year. It's so relaxing and the home has everything to make it comfortable.... our home away from home ❤️.... fishing, kayaking and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
Kelly-It brings a smile to our faces to hear you call this your 2nd home😊 We strive to always present the River Retreat as a place you’d want to return to again & again. Thank you for your kind review & being a valued guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

We enjoyed our stay during the holidays in this cozy home. All the necessities were provided and then some. The river was so relaxing and peaceful. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2022
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review & are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We love having guests like you stay & would welcome you again anytime. Thank you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving on the river

House has everything you need to spend an unforgettable Thanksgiving on the river. The house is very clean and the view of the river is beautiful. Hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
So happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your kind review. We would love to have you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy with a beautiful view

Love this home! The open kitchen, the back porch, the river view, the comfortable beds, the location so close to Rainbow Springs…so many things to love! The hosts are very easy to communicate with and have thought of everything to make it a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
Thank you for your kind review Katherine! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at the River Retreat & would welcome you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great River Getaway

My family had such a great time relaxing by the river. We fished off the dock and caught plenty of Blue Gill. Such a quiet and peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Jimmy. Loved hearing about your success on the dock!! We are so happy you loved your time at the River & hope you all can visit again!☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and location

This home and property was exactly what we needed. We hope to return for a lengthier stay. Getting to the home was easy and not far from local restaurants and activities. The River was so peaceful and the house was a true place for rest and relaxation. Hope others enjoy it as much as we did even if only for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2021
Thanks for being such great guests!! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the time you had & hope you left refreshed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation home

This was the most amazing vacation property we have ever stayed in. The home and property are even more beautiful in person than in the pictures. Everything was very clean and we had everything we needed. It’s very private but still close to lots of activities. We would definitely stay there again if we vacation in that area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Thank you for such a kind review Jennifer! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home & found everything even better than you expected. We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Revived at River Retreat

The River Retreat is a beautiful place to kick back and relax! We had a blast tubing the Rainbow River as well as kayaking and fishing from the dock! Playing backgammon on the back porch! Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Thank you for staying with us Nancy! We would welcome you back anytime you need a getaway :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River retreat

The homeowners have thought of everything. What a comfortable and relaxing stay. The home is clean and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2022
Thank you for your kind review Carolina! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas visit

We enjoyed the stay at the river house very much. The owners were very attentive. Pretty chilly weather so we did not get to really enjoy the river activities but hope to on another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2024
Thank you for your review Robert. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the River Retreat! We hope you will come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, relaxing

This property was exactly as depicted in the description and even more.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2024
Thank you for your review Kevin. We are so glad to know our property exceeded your expectations. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 stars

Beautiful and peaceful!:)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Yes it is :-) Thank you all for taking the time to review our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great as always

It’s our fifth time to this home. We enjoy it so much. So clean, has all the amenities you could want, plus more. Hosts are welcoming, helpful and quick to communicate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
Thank you Elizabeth! It is always great to have you & your family! Thank you for being such wonderful guests.
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