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Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Johnson Pond Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, El Diablo Golf & Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow

The home sits on the historic, 141 mile long Withlacoochee River that runs along some of Florida's most breathtaking scenery that can be traveled by boat, kayak or personal watercraft and is only minutes away from the incredible spring fed waters of the Rainbow River. The area is also surrounded by incredible trail systems/state forests for nature lovers and hikers alike with the paved, 46 mile long Withlacoochee State Trail for biking enthusiasts only minutes away.

What we love most about our river retreat is that it is our escape from the hustle and bustle of modern suburban life yet is only minutes away from the many conveniences we need and enjoy. We enjoy relaxing and watching the nature around us while still being close to grocery, restaurants and towns like Dunnellon and Crystal River/Ocean nearby.

It is also easy to get to, approximately 1.5 hours from the Orlando area, 30 minutes from Ocala, 30 minutes from Crystal River/Ocean and 45 minutes from Gainesville. The drive is a quick 20 minutes off of I-75 as your route will take you along a couple country roads until you hit the area where roads like Tall Pines Trail, Big Bass Trail and Wise Owl Point welcome you to the simple life of Florida.

For Kayakers, boaters (fishermen) and personal watercraft enthusiasts, enjoy your own private launch for easy in and out of the water on property.

By day we enjoy the beauty of the river. We float it, we fish it or we simply watch the river run by and in doing so we always seem to take in some of the best nature viewing in all of Florida. From otters, to bass, to hawks, eagles, deer, turkey and of course the occasional gator, we always feel refreshed as we take in all of the serenity that nature has to offer. If you haven’t experienced the float down the Rainbow River put that on your list of things to do. Enjoy lunch and drinks at Swampy’s when done with your float.

As night falls, relax and fire up the grill and enjoy the fire pit while enjoying the stories of the day with family and friends. Listen closely and you'll hear the sounds of nature's symphony as you sit back and get lost in the peace and tranquility that will await and surround you.

When ready to call it an evening, retire to a very comfortable home with large and cozy bedrooms, all fitted with smart TV’s with modern and updated finishes to include a floor to ceiling mantle/fireplace in the main living room, a pool table/dining room table combo and anything else needed to have a very comfortable stay in our River Home.

Don’t forget to check out ole’ Stumpnockers and Swampy’s for drinks and lunch/dinner and Red’s for breakfast.

Enjoy!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Strip beds and used towels and place in hampers.
Remove all trash and place in exterior trash can located along the driveway.
Set AC to 79 in the summer, lock doors, close shades, turn off ceiling fans and lights. Close garage door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
It is a quiet, peaceful place and so we ask that you respect the solitude. Have fun but please be respectful and adhere to quiet times after 10:00PM.
In the summer, the A/C will only cool the home so fast. Please don’t turn below 72 so unit runs continuously. This is monitored by nest. $500 fine
This is not a place to party. If that’s your intention please move on to another listing. If you smoke in the house or do not tidy up after $500 fine.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Johnson Pond Trailhead. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Johnson Pond Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • El Diablo Golf & Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Rainbow River - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sparrow's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Withlachoochee River Retreat - minutes from the Rainbow located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Johnson Pond Trailhead and within 6 miles (10 km) of El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club. Blue Run of Dunnellon Park and Lake Rousseau are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place! It had everything we needed to have a great time!! So happy we stayed there!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. We enjoyed the pool table while watching jet skis and kayaks come by, the kids enjoyed fishing out back. Screened in back porch was nice at night - beautiful home, will rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Quick weekend getaway

Very nice home. We spent most of the weekend relaxing & playing pool. Did a little fishing & caught a couple throw backs.Would recommend to friends & family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelley f.

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

Great house and accommodations.

Relaxing and close to Rainbow River. Loved Stumpknockers!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

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

Quick dive trip

Justin was a great communicator. The home has been updated nicely and the beds were comfortable. The easy access to the water and kayaks were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

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

Relaxing

Loved our stay. Enjoyed the peacefulness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

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

Weekend on the River

Property is as advertised: clean, quiet, access to the river, big porch with great view of the river, and plenty of room to roam. Fishing was fun from shore. Bonus: first charcoal grill of any listing we've been to that actually worked, not requiring risk of limb and life to start! Overall: nice getaway from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this place we had the perfect Father’s Day’s. The house was beautiful and the area around it was so peaceful. The water was so much fun. It reminded and of my childhood, so much of Florida has grown up and doesn’t look like it used to. When some people think of Florida they think of beaches but your house reminds me of what is truly beautiful about Florida!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

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

We had a great time.

My family and I had a great stay, all of the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the back porch and using the kayak. It’s a very quiet, the house was very nice. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica B.

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

Perfect peaceful get away

This property is absolutely stunning! It is tucked away in the woods right on the river. The house is cozy and clean and made for a wonderful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha K.

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

Family birthday

This was the perfect spot to spend our sons birthday. He caught a brim while fishing and really enjoyed the kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Peaceful stay- great location

This house was well equipped with everything you will need. Comfy beds- nice and clean. Unfortunately it rained half our trip but we took advantage of the board games, puzzle and pool table. Would love to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall V.

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

Beautiful home

The owners of the property were very easy to get a hold of and very friendly. The house is gorgeous and we were able to kayak and paddle board right out of the back yard! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Tranquility

What a beautiful home! It is right on the river with a nice fire pit we sat around and just enjoyed the quiet. Convenient access to the Rainbow River.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Talina P.

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

Love this place!

The house is very pretty and in perfect condition it has the essentials to spend a few days. We all loved the pool table and the kayaks! The only thing that I think is needed are more chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Awesome rural location

We enjoy staying at "off the beaten path" locations and this one ranks right up there near the top. It's a great location if you like to have a quiet peaceful stay. Owner was very easy to contact and communicate with. We enjoyed the areas hiking locations and nearby unique restaurants as well. We do plan to return next time we are in the area. Very much enjoyed our time at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Book this house!

Easy check in , comfortable beds, had everything we needed plus went the extra mile to set up the fire pit that was perfect all around. Thank you guys for such a wonder stay! We will visit again when we are in town. Leslie C
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Fun on the river

Beautiful, clean home. Comfy beds. Great outdoor space! We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the house! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Withlacoochee Oasis

Lovely river house, cool and tranquil. Great swimming and kayaking from the backyard. Great to sit by the fire pit or on the screened back porch to relax and listen to the birds. Close to KP Hole and many kayak outfitters for the Rainbow R. Good eats at Swampy's and the Blue Gator. Publix, Aldi and Winn Dixie close. Looking forward to a return trip
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

We had the time!

Our stay was exactly what we needed - relaxing, and peaceful. It was cool enough for us to have fire each night and the owner made sure we had all the supplies we needed. We spent time on the river kayaking and walked nearby state parks. The owner was very attentive and answered all of our questions. The property was very clean and the house had everything we needed and more. Great mini-vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Perfect - sophistication on the river

Modern fully equipped large riverfront home. Clean and in fantastic condition inside and out with everything a person could want for a vacation. Beautiful serene setting to soak in natural Florida, far enough from the commercial tourism to be completely relaxing but close enough by car to "the real world" when needed. Communication from the owner was thorough, friendly and timely. We couldn't have asked for a better place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Great Stay on the Withlacoochee Riverfront

Our family had a great time here. The house is immaculate, located about 30 minutes from Ocala, Silver Springs, and minutes to the Rainbow River State Park. Well stocked to make your stay comfortable and the riverfront location is ideal for fishing, enjoying the fire pit, or just enjoying nature on the back screened porch. Justin was quickly to respond to any questions. Highly recommend for your next trip to the area. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

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

Cozy and comfortable on the river

We stayed here for the weekend to do a mini Christmas with family and it was a beautiful home with lots of comfortable furniture and a well stocked kitchen that had a lot of cookware and counter space. The table only seats 4 people but there is a bar table by the pool table as well. Grocery delivery was easy with Walmart and Instacart and we didn’t need to adjust the thermostat at all because it was a good temperature inside even though it was in the 30s and 40s overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti F.

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

Stunning and serene

This was a beautiful home and located in a perfect location directly on the river. The home is stunning inside and extremely roomy . The bed was so comfortable…. And I am really picky… so it was the best night sleep I have gotten in years. The home has so much to offer for activities water and inside to keep a family busy. The beautiful covered back porch was so relaxing and comfortable that morning coffee was enjoyed wrapped up in a blanket while listening to all the nature around. So many words to describe this home stunning relaxing serene solitude clean … I could list more. Definitely will be back again and hopefully sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Amazing River Front VRBO

The home is gorgeous and so incredibly comfortable. Beds were so comfortable! This is a spacious home with a pool table and a nice fire pit and plenty of room. The back porch was just beautiful and a great place to sit on the rocking chairs and listen to nature. Justin was wonderful to communicate with…very responsive and gave us wonderful recommendations on places to eat etc. I truly recommend staying here as it was wonderful in every way. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Justin Cali

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My wife and I, originally from Wisconsin, purchased our beautiful River Home in 2021. Our life is full and our time is busy with 4 awesome kids. As we chase after them and manage our business we don't always have time to use it like we would like and so until those days slow down we make our home available for others to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Florida is not just about Mickey Mouse and the hustle and bustle. On the outskirts of Florida you will find some of God's best creations. The peace and tranquility of the river is real. Get on a Kayak and take a look for yourself.

What makes this property unique

Is there anything else better than being on the water besides for maybe living on it. You get to do both here while still feeling like you are away from it all.

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