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Flip Flop Inn on the Rainbow River 1/4 mile down from head waters

Riverside holiday home in Dunnellon with kitchen

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View of house from a boat.
Having a morning cup of coffee or tea, with the ducks
River access with steps leading into the water.
Enjoying the river day or night with warmth, hotdogs and s'mores!
Home away from home with the beautiful Rainbow River right out your front door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, K.P. Hole County Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Flip Flop Inn on the Rainbow River 1/4 mile down from head waters

This beautiful rental features direct access to the stunning Rainbow River with steps right to the water. Spend your time enjoying the outdoors with our picnic table set, lawn chairs, wood burning firepit, and barbeque grill. The river is full of interesting things to do, like kayaking, boating, snorkeling, diving, floating, swimming and watching nature. This cozy home is perfect for large families, multiple families or just a couple's retreat. The master suite with river views includes a king size bed, walk in closet, and a bathroom complete with a large soaking tub and separate shower. The three guest bedrooms include a queen, a queen and two single beds. The living space seats six, dining table seats six, and a snack bar that seats two. The L shaped kitchen is equipped with a standard fridge, electric oven/stove, dish washer and dishes/ cooking ware. The home includes WIFI and two TVs with Roku.

The town of Dunnellon is only 5 miles away which offers a great historic district full of quaint little shops and unique eateries. Five miles downriver is the Withlacoochee River, a favorite of fisherman and airboat riders.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
ALL CHILDREN must be accompanied by an adult while playing by or swimming in the river. Tenants' family, guest or visitors swim at their own risk.
No pets allowed
You must have a valid fishing license to fish on the Rainbow River. Do not dispose of fish remains in the river, they may attract gators.

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 Citrus Springs 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 Rainbow River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 21 min drive - 29.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Turtle Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Flip Flop Inn on the Rainbow River 1/4 mile down from head waters pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Flip Flop Inn on the Rainbow River 1/4 mile down from head waters?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Flip Flop Inn on the Rainbow River 1/4 mile down from head waters?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Flip Flop Inn on the Rainbow River 1/4 mile down from head waters located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. K.P. Hole County Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for relaxing at beautiful rainbow springs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Fun Times

We had the best time at the Flip Flop Inn! The house was super clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a great weekend on the Rainbow River. The private river access was perfect for launching our kayaks and jumping in for a swim. The hosts were amazing, so friendly and quick to respond to anything we needed. Already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

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

Birthday get away

Property is in a perfect location just where we wanted it. There was plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN Z.

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

nature lovers

flip flop inn's location on the upper rainbow river is incredible. nature at its finest.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Family

Great place to stay. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor F.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

This house provided everything we needed to have a perfect family vacation. Enough space for my family, water access right in the backyard, floats to enjoy in the water, and much more! The owners were always available when we had questions. We will definitely be back to The Flip Flop Inn!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Great water access

Everything was easy, check in to check out. May not have any spices hanging around the kitchen but had more than enough chairs, towels and all kitchen equipment. Perfect stay for us to be on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Family Get Away

This is a beautiful and peaceful part of Rainbow River. The house was perfect for our adult children and toddler grandsons. We enjoyed seeing wildlife and being able to kayak and paddle the river. Great choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

VERY ❤ NICE!

We had a GREAT stay/time @ the Flip flop inn. The house was clean and roomy. It had everything we needed and more. We really ENJOYED fishing, paddle boarding, and boating on the river it is BEAUTIFUL. We used the fire pit almost every night. The yard is large with plenty of room to park. The boat ramp, state park/head springs, grocery stores and shopping are all close by. Juanita was a kind and thoughtful host. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianela R.

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

Right on the rainbow

We enjoy watching the family of otters right across the river, and the kids snorkle and had a blast, property is downstream of KP hole. Property has many room, basic kitchen needs. Bathrooms have plenty of towel, but remeber to bring your own toiletries. Manager was very responsive and flexible.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Happy J.

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

Perfect Birthday Retreat

Gathered girlfriends from all over for a BIG Birthday celebration! Spent most time on the knoll watching the river go by laughing with coffee or cocktails! Beds were comfy, kitchen was basic but had what we needed. Family room could use an update - awkward furniture but like I said we spent our time outside. Entrance to river was easy to get kayaks down but a brush near the steps would be helpful for the algae growth (which is normal). Quiet neighborhood. Great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiki P.

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

Little piece of heaven on Rainbow springs

What a beautiful place to spend a weekend, our kids and teens had a blast!! This property is in the best location on the river, you can put in your kayaks or tubes and float down crystal clear Spring fed river right from your back yard. There is a fire pit next to the river ❤️ The beds were comfy, plenty of blankets and soft cushy beach towels. Plenty of room for a family. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the pans and dishes. The owners were very good at communicating. Lots of fun local restaurants near by, we love swampys after a day on the river. And make sure to check out the local Mexican restaurant it's amazing. We will be back again. Thank you for a wonderful family trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

H Loso and S.

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

Spectacular location on Rainbow River

We gave this stay 5 stars primarily because of the location and size of the home. This house sits above KP hole and is a short 20 minute kayak/paddleboard ride to the headsprings. The owner is very nice and quick to respond/assist with whatever you might need. If you're going to stay here understand this is a no frills home. It had all the basics, fast Internet access and Roku TVs where I was able to access our Netflix, Prime, Video and Spectrum, but the interior is dated. Since the owner provides you with the basics it helps keep the cost down so it worked out great all around for us. You should bring everything you think you will need. There is a nice Winn Dixie, a Publix, and a Walmart close by if you need something. We trailered our own kayaks and paddleboards which ended up working out great. The neighbors and the road this house is on is quiet. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon P.

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

Location location location

Pros: The flip flop in is clean and quiet. It's quite a bit upstream from the KP hole, so you don't hear the ruckus of the tubers entering the river. Paddling leisurely up stream about 15 houses and you enter the state park waters. 15 minutes above that and you're at the head springs! Being able to paddle upstream and float back down to the flip-flop inn was wonderful. No hassle of trying to get parking or dropping off a vehicle at the takeout of Blue run. Plenty of outside seating and a beautiful fire pit. Everything you need inside as far as kitchenware and shower and beach towels. The air worked great and the house smelled fresh. Cons: No provided vessels. No kayaks or paddle boards to go upstream. They did however have some tubes available. Thankfully they keep their nightly price on the lower side because of this. Understand it's a long trip down to Blue run if you're going to float down So pack drinks and food (in non-disposable packaging like Tupperware rubbermaid or thermos brands as exposable items are illegal) The only thing that holds this place back from being a five-star stay are the mattresses. They very badly need to be replaced. Hopefully this is on their agenda now that the tourism industry is on the upswing post COVID. Overall we had a fantastic day. It was quiet and relaxing. Sitting on the stairs and having morning coffee watching a few people kayak past is just priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Juanita is an awesome host. We always have a positive experience staying at her house. It's perfect for a family group. We fished swam and enjoyed the fire pit. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed having access to the spring right outside! We paddle boarded all three days and loved swimming in the spring. Magical! House was just what we needed for a girls trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at the Flip Flop Inn and it is still just as amazing as the first time! The house has everything you could think of for an enjoyable time on the water. Steps right into the crystal clear river. Only 1/4 mile from rainbow river spring head. Easy to launch your own kayaks or tubes. The house is cozy and can accommodate quite a few people easily. Close to Winn Dixie, Walmart, Publix and the downtown antique areas. Highly recommend this rental!
View of river from the Flip Flop Inn backyard and steps for entering the river.
Snorkel right out of the backyard
My son fishing right off the backyard bank catching bass.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was comfortable and in a great location. Communication with the owner was always prompt. We enjoyed shopping and dining in Dunnellon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and I made so many amazing memories!!! So cozy and comfortable. Right on Rainbow springs river. Water was Beautiful, view of everything was Gorgeous. We plan on spending more time here. Wish we would have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Excellent! Would rent again

Great property in the best location. Wonderful hosts. They were communicative and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at the flip flop inn. We've stayed multiple times and always enjoy our visit. The river is beautiful, location great and the house is comfortable. Very easy to work with Juanita. She responds quickly and is very kind. Joyce Carroll
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Awesome house!

My family loved this house it was nice it’s close to the water and in a good spot on the river. We had a very good trip to rainbow again and we would get this house again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger P.

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

Absolutely perfect River weekend

Close to the head springs & away from the crowds :) We've stayed in this area several times with our crew & just love this home! The owners are wonderful & they really have thought of anything a family might need for a day on the water! Thank you for allowing our crew to experience your little slice of heaven... Many Blessings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlan M.

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

Paddle board perfection!

Great place to stay if your priority is being on the water. We had adults and kids altogether for a long weekend of family play. Everything you could need. Lovely family rented next to us and it was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

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

Love the location and the river!

Thank you, we enjoyed our stay! Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Juanita Carter

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Your hosts, Juanita and Bob Carter, are happy you are choosing to stay at the Flip Flop Inn. This property and river view has been a part of our family for over four generations. The rich family history continues as many of our relatives reside on Rainbow River. This place is truly special as it has been the setting for many family reunions, birthdays, graduations, and weddings. It is our desire that our little slice of heaven continue to provide meaningful memories for others.

Why they chose this property

This property was originally my great grandfathers who wanted it to be preserved for future generations to spend quality time with family and enjoy the wonders of the outdoors.

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