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SUPER SIZED 3 STORY RIVERFRONT LODGE WITH UNIQUE VIBES. EVERYTHING INCLUDED!

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Sports court
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 32

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Queen Beds

bunk room

4 Single Bunk Beds

lanai room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

penthouse

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

in game room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

in penthouse room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

SUPER SIZED 3 STORY RIVERFRONT LODGE WITH UNIQUE VIBES. EVERYTHING INCLUDED!

Enjoy your own super-sized three story riverfront lodge with unique vibes. Can sleep you and up to 31 more of your closest friends comfortably. Explore Florida nature's way, with the outstanding crystal-clear Rainbow River springs right in your backyard. Lots of fun included here ........ kayaks, paddleboards, tubes, fishing poles, masks and fins, a special clear kayak, a rope swing, a fire pit, corn hole, a basketball hoop, an extra-large game room, and even a pontoon boat (don't worry about the gas....we give you a full tank!).

Can't forget the grill deck to delight the cooks with multiple grill choices..... charcoal grill, propane grill, blackstone grill, big green egg smoker, pizza oven.... and all charcoal and propane provided.

And if that's not enough.....after your river adventures you can get toasty in our big barrel sauna, and don't worry about the towels......we got that too! If you really need to work, we do have quiet areas, a desk, and good Wi-Fi too.

Almost forgot... one more thing.... There is also a private professional pickleball court right in your own front yard! You can sweat out a game and jump right in the river to cool down.

This is the place for your family reunion, corporate retreat, bachelor or bachelorette party, scuba diving adventure, girls weekend, or any other celebration. There is something for all ages.

Pets are even welcome to stay in the lower level of the house.
Plenty of parking space, even if you need to park an RV or a horse trailer. And there is an electric car/tesla charger also!

We are located in Dunnellon, Florida on the Rainbow River. Close to shopping. Just a couple of minutes to Juliette Falls Golf Course. 30 minutes to WEC world equestrian center in Ocala. 30 min to HITS horse shows in the sun. 30 minutes to Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala. 30 mins to Crystal River for salt water fishing trips and scalloping. And a 90 min drive to Disney and all the parks in Orlando.
Closest airport is Gainesville regional at about 35 miles away. Tampa and Orlando airports are about 75 miles away.

Now for the costs.....
The per night rates posted, and the cleaning fee posted are for up to 10 guests.
Extra guests (above the 10 included in the base rate) are billed additional $85 per guest per night.
Cleaning fee is charged per stay and is on an accelerating scale of, $400 for 1-10 guests, $500 for 11-20, $600 for over 20.
Pet fee of $40 per pet per stay for additional cleaning, and $30 per night per pet charge. (2 pets max). No pit bull or pit bull mix breeds, and we will need a copy of shot records from vet.
Service dogs are welcome at no charge, we just need record of the service they are trained to provide. Therapy and support animals will be charged the regular pet rate.
Highchairs and pack and plays are available upon request at no charge.
We can also provide shopping services, cooking/serving, boat driving. Just request and we will provide quotes.
There is always a 3 day minimum stay. Certain times of the year, usually during the busy season between April and September there may be additional minimum restrictions regarding days and number of guests.
We will accept reservation up to a year in advance. Cancellation policy is detailed somewhere else in this listing, but please know that we are always willing to accommodate any emergencies that may come up, and we can work reschedules out for you whenever possible.

And then there are rules.......
Number one rule is to just take all your garbage out and leave the place just as you found it.
No smoking inside or on decks, smoke in grassy areas and dispose of butts in yellow receptacles.
Pets must stay on bottom floor, not in upstairs common area or upstairs bedrooms.
Clean up pet droppings in the yard.
No loud exterior noise after 9pm.

The Rainbow Springs River is a national treasure. There are state mandated rules to abide by while enjoying the river and those will be posted at the house.

Things that could result in extra charges......
If you bring more people than you paid for or you invite guests over for a day, you will be charged $300 per person per day. (exterior perimeter cameras)
If you don't clean up your trash and take garbage to the large cans, you will be charged an additional $100 cleaning fee.
If you bring a pet that was not paid for, or more than the 2-pet maximum, you will be charged $300 per pet per day.
If it is determined that pets were in the common area or upstairs bedrooms (UV light checked) during your stay, you will be charged an additional $500 cleaning fee.
If there are cigarette butts or pet poops in the yard you will be charged an additional $200 cleaning fee.
If police had to respond to the property due to neighbor complaints for excessive or late noise, or any river violation, you will be charged $500.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events can only be attended by registered guests
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets restricted to the lower level. no pitbulls
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Must use provided receptacles for butts
Respect the river. Keep trash away from water. Try and use marine safe mineral sunscreens
Leave the home exactly as you found it.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 32
Note from host: events can only be attended by registered guests
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins and Crystal River Archaeological State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainbow Springs State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training, or check out an event or a game at HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. 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 - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 30 min drive - 35.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Gator of Dunnellon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬10 min drive
  • Wendy's

Frequently asked questions

Is SUPER SIZED 3 STORY RIVERFRONT LODGE WITH UNIQUE VIBES. EVERYTHING INCLUDED! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is SUPER SIZED 3 STORY RIVERFRONT LODGE WITH UNIQUE VIBES. EVERYTHING INCLUDED! located?

This family-friendly Dunnellon holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. K.P. Hole County Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family property- the outdoor spaces on the river are excellent! We had an exceptional vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful experience renting this property for a friend's 60th birthday and we had a group of 20 women at the house and it never felt crowded. There was something for everyone to do during the day (kayaks, pontoon boat, floats were awesome) and the Kitchen and BBQ area was perfect for entertaining and cooking for large group. We had a blast and made the best memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis B.

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

Great place to stay with your family or friends and experience the river.

The house has a lot of character,and it has everything you need to have a great experience. The host and hostess are just as wonderful. I look forward to coming back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danita K.

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

Fanily get away

I bought this trip for my parent’s Christmas gift! It was amazing and we had plenty of space for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely terrific! Family get together with 16 people and a newborn. Everyone enjoyed the rope swing, river mat, pontoon boat plus the kayaks and paddle boards. Owners were wonderful with any questions we had. Game room, sauna and pickleball court were great! Easy check in and out. Everything was stocked every where. Hopefully we will see you next summer. The Roberts
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

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

Wonderful house on the river

Had a great time with family celebrating several birthdays. Kitchen well stocked with anything you need. Outdoor areas in abundance with plenty of shade. Pontoon boat was great to get on the water. Rope swing and hanging by the fire pit. Table big enough for dinners together. Host responded very quickly with any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

You have to see it for yourself

Location is top notch on the Rainbow River. Solid dock, pontoon boat works great, kayaks for all. Best way to enjoy your stay. The kitchen has everything you need! We are buying a blackstone as we speak. We had room for everyone and so much to do. Hide and seek was amazing in this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon B.

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

Great Location

The backyard is amazing- the owner/lister lives on property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

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

Amazing place

Ray the owner was very helpful through the process. The house is great for large groups and the river is beautiful. I would recommend for any family or friend group. We will be back I hope.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawnah F.

Liked: Communication, location

We will reschedule our visit.

My family was unable to join me due to unforeseen circumstances. I spoke with Ray and he said we could reschedule our vacation. I am very grateful to him for this!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guildor G.

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

Old Florida Style

It was hard to get the kids off the rope swing and jumping off the back dock. When they did, they played hide and seek for hours inside the house while the parents relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. We did s’mores by the fire very night too. There’s a Big Green Egg for serious smoking/grilling. Great location on the river. Tubing and kayaking were awesome. We end every summer with a 4 day Rainbow River vacation and will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fun filled magical time

23 of us arrived to find a warm and gracious greeting by Ray as he gave us "The Tour" we were spellbound at all the rooms, levels,nooks and amenities - It was like going on a safari!,, We had such a fun time choosing our rooms - then we saw all of the incredible toys to play with on the river. We couldn't have asked for a more magical family vacation spot - we never left, we had brought all the necessary food to live like royalty and we when weren't on the water we were happily cooking in the awesome kitchen or crashed throughout on their comfy couches and lounge chairs! We hated to leave and will definitely be back as all of us agreed we have never had a better time anywhere else! Thank you Ray and Dorothy.

8/10 Good

Jared C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This was great place for our family vacation. It had plenty of room for us to all hang out inside and out. We were all able to slept comfortably in our own rooms. Their were also plenty of stuff to do from taking out the pontoon boat, paddler boards and kayaks that all came with the rental to the game room that has ping-pong, air hockey and foosball. It has a very large up-to-date kitchen with two stoves that came in handy for the amount of people we were cooking for. We also got A lot of use out of the Green Egg smoker and the propane grill that was there. The only negatives were we had no access to a washer/dryer and not all the room had closets and drawers to put our clothes away. We had a wonderful time and are already talking about our next family get together being here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Family of 30 for 4 glorious days

Was it what I expected? No, it was so much better than I ever expected. With 30 people we had so much room, never on top of each other. Five bedrooms, four with baths. One large enough for all to share during the day. We got lost in the house for the first couple times walking through. Rustic yet beautiful, very comfortible furniture in all the three sitting areas. Four large empty rooms we used for the air mattresses. I had thought we would be sharing the bedrooms with the air mattress people but no, plenty of room for most to have a private space. Fantastic kitchen with room for four cooks at the same time. The outside shaded deck with it's very comfortable chairs, not patio furn but real couch and chairs. A third floor bedroom with a seperate sitting room with its own outdoor shower and seperate deck overlooking the river. The River is only 30 feet from the house and what a view morning noon and night. The little guys from 2 -5 years old absolutely loved the screened in trampolene and the indoor sand box. We just got home yesterday and absolutely will be going back. I can't say enough wonderful things about the place. Everyone with us felt the same... Ray, thank you and your son Raymond for all the you did. I haven't met too many 16 year olds ready to do anything we needed wether it was take away the trash or give us a guided tour down the river on the tubes. He even showed us how to do a back flip off the rope into the river. Thank you, Thank you! Sue

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holy cow! This place is AWESOME! Words cannot describe how quirky and amazing the layout is for this home. It is clean and well stocked. Also, very animal friendly for those of you traveling with a puppy dog. The layout makes sense, and allows for both children and adults to be able to enjoy their time. There's plenty of gathering space for large groups and yet plenty of separated nooks and crannies so everybody can have quiet conversations as well. The direct access to the river is impeccable! You're exactly 2 miles from where the tubes get out of the river and you have direct access from the backyard of the home into the river for launching tubes. It removes all of the stress of getting to the tubing location and then figuring out rides etc. It's approximately a 2-hour tubing on the river to the exit from the home. The owners have provided all of the kayaks, the floats, life vests, fishing rods, and a pontoon boat. The kitchen is amply stocked with every cooking appliance you can imagine! The owners were available and ready to help in any way necessary. The location is also very close to grocery shopping and delivery services are available to have groceries dropped off and ready for you upon arrival. The rope swing is probably the highlight of the home! The kids could have thrown themselves into the river for hours. We also had otters playing on the dock and alligator snapping turtles that we were able to look at. Overall this is an experience that can't be be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

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

Fantastic unique house on the river, tons to do

All the kids loved the property and the house. The game room was a hit, every room was so unique but also well noise protected. Incredible property and good communication with the owner. Kayaks, tubes and rope swing kept us all outdoors during the day and the lanai area with poker table kept the night life fun without disturbing neighbors. Great week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Unique home with all the perks!

This home is so unique. It is very large and like a maze, and honestly, I was lost for the first couple of days. You'll soon find out what I mean when you choose to vacation here. We loved it. The kids said this is a memorable one and their favorite family vacation ever. The Rainbow River is beautiful and having the kayaks, tubes and paddleboards, as well as the very large pontoon boat, to use at our leisure was awesome. And who doesn't love a rope swing. The kitchen is amazing. 2 coffee pots and another one downstairs. First time ever we didn't run out of coffee. We grilled every night. We enjoyed game time on the deck in the evenings. Built a fire for smores. We also were able to set up a badminton net for some family competitions in the backyard. The entire weekend is one to remember and I know we will talk about the house and all its quirks for a very long time. Thank you Mr. Shelton for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

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

Amazing Rainbow River Vacay 2020

Are we ever so grateful for following through with our stay at The Lodge. We had an absolute blast. The house is fun and the kitchen is the best ever; we so enjoyed cooking and socializing in the kitchen. The Pontoon boat, SUP boards, kayaks....wonderful! And the rope swing!! I never thought the kids would stop using it!! Oh....the penthouse...aka...loft room....my haven. Thank you Mr. Shelton for the fabulous opportunity to enjoy every moment of our weekend at the Rainbow River! Such a Florida treasure! Joy Marie Paradise Stuart, Florida
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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