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Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Hallway bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bedroom bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
About this property
Cottage retreat at Blue Cove on the Rainbow River
The cottage at Blue Cove is a 1,400 square ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat located on Blue Cove on the beautiful Rainbow River. You can bring your own boat and keep it at the private dock and/or you can utilize one of our canoes or kayaks during your stay. The cottage has everything that you need to head out for a river adventure or to be entertained indoors. There are 3 smart televisions in the home with streaming services, a game room with a retro style video game system, a ping pong table in the garage, board games and corn hole boards for playing out back.
At the entrance to the neighborhood there is a restaurant and bar on the water that you can boat to or even walk. The cottage is ideal for families or couples looking for a peaceful escape to one of Florida's most beautiful natural waterways. The cottage is close to downtown Dunnellon so picking up groceries and supplies is not going to take time away from your vacation. Conveniently located 1 hour from the University of Florida, 23 minutes to Crystal River, 5 minutes from biking trails and 30 minutes to The World Equestrian Center in Ocala. There is plenty of parking for your boat trailer after you put in at one of the local public boat ramps.
Please note that the home does have private access to the river but the steps down to the the water are steep and people that have mobility issues may find the stairs difficult to navigate. There are outdoor security cameras on the property. This is a family property for a maximum of 6 adults or 8 total people including children and no parties or pets are allowed. This property also has a rental agreement that is sent by VRBO in the app when you request to book. Thanks for checking out the cottage!
At the entrance to the neighborhood there is a restaurant and bar on the water that you can boat to or even walk. The cottage is ideal for families or couples looking for a peaceful escape to one of Florida's most beautiful natural waterways. The cottage is close to downtown Dunnellon so picking up groceries and supplies is not going to take time away from your vacation. Conveniently located 1 hour from the University of Florida, 23 minutes to Crystal River, 5 minutes from biking trails and 30 minutes to The World Equestrian Center in Ocala. There is plenty of parking for your boat trailer after you put in at one of the local public boat ramps.
Please note that the home does have private access to the river but the steps down to the the water are steep and people that have mobility issues may find the stairs difficult to navigate. There are outdoor security cameras on the property. This is a family property for a maximum of 6 adults or 8 total people including children and no parties or pets are allowed. This property also has a rental agreement that is sent by VRBO in the app when you request to book. Thanks for checking out the cottage!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start one load of towels in the wash, no need to dry them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Dunnellon
Located in Dunnellon, this cottage is on the waterfront. Circle Square Cultural Center and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Fort Cooper State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training, or check out an event or a game at Florida Horse Park.

Dunnellon, FL
What's nearby
- Rainbow River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Blue Run of Dunnellon Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Rainbow Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 23 min drive - 34.5 km
- Three Sisters Springs - 29 min drive - 32.2 km
Restaurants
- Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Ellianos Coffee - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
- Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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4 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
John M.
29 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher G.
15 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie L.
28 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin Emily B.
19 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Kevin Emily B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
David S.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Shana Dellinger B.
15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shana Dellinger B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
John M.
19 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
John M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Diane S.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home!
Diane S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ashley C.
7 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time.
Ashley C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Bonnie L.
21 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Filled with love
Bonnie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kris M.
23 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue cove
Kris M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gary K.
31 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Gary K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stacy S.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Rainbow River Retreat
Stacy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Ann R.
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rainbow river, Blue Cove
Ann R.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Niki A.
1 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and serene



Niki A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
William A M.
10 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay
William A M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sherrie S.
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape the rat race
Sherrie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
aaron b.
7 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
aaron b.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Stacy S.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Retreat
Stacy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Zabrina K.
17 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Zabrina K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Tina T.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private oasis
Tina T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Shane S.
19 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Shane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Angie C.
19 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Angie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
carolyn l.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
carolyn l.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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