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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 32

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪29 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

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

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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.

Property manager

CAROL CARROLL

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on a river. 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. Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Turtle Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Duffy's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬10 min drive

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?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps away from Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. K.P. Hole County Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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. 86 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

The best Vacation ever

Peaceful and fun for the entire family. Plenty of room for a big family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Fantastic place to stay!

Great setup, had everything we needed and more! Ray made us feel very welcome. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ramona R.

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

Perfect Family place

We spent a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend enjoying the home and the river. It was relaxing and welcoming, lots of places to gather, and lots of opportunity to enjoy the river. Great weekend, great house for family gathering together.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dolly R.

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

Great place for family holiday

The home is very spacious, clean and the owner is very accommodating. We enjoyed the beautiful River view. Great cooking accommodations for large crowds. We will definitely be back. Loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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

Ander G.

Great stay

We had our third family reunion there. Everyone had a great time. Lots to do. Fantastic stay. We will be back. Ander
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great communication with the owner, excellent place for a large family to get together.

Our family had a great time . Rooms provide privacy as they are spaced apart through out the home. Backyard sitting right on the beautiful Rainbow River.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Mom's Birthday

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this property. It was non-stop fun! I would recommend staying here for any family events. Ray Shelton was accommodating and wonderful person to rent from.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Get there now! Wish we were there! Great family location.

We loved it here! Ray and his family treated us to a great time. We needed good quality family time and that's exactly what we got on this layed back relaxing river. Its scary choosing a place to stay via the internet however I was throrughly impressed with the results. We wish we could be there now!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Great time

Lots of fun for the whole family. Plenty of activities on site. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Awesome

Great time was had by all! Great place to stay if you have a large family! They have everything you need! Will come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deeny R.

Camp BaNana 2019

Camp BaNana 2019 at River Lodge on Rainbow River was a tremendous success! Lots of great adventures, lots of things to do! Great place to make memories, relax and enjoy each other. An all round great vacation! Thank you Dorothy and Ray!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Great vacation spot for the family.

We try to do an annual trip to the river. We used to rent a home without the pontoon boat then rent one. It is nice to have one already at the property. This house is amazing and great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annual Large Family Vacation

Phenomenal vacation home. Owner ensured we were accommodated in every way possible. Couldn't ask for a better deal. Best part is this house comes with an actual boat you can use to go up the river. Tons of seating areas and great for large family vacations.

10/10 Excellent

Allecia N.

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

Fourth of July Family shindig

Really Enjoyed our stay so much do do right here on the property we love all the Amenities this property provides. There is space for everyone. For those just wanting R&R many nice places to lounge and Enjoy the view of the Beautiful Rainbow River. Our family Had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryce G.

Tons of fun

So much to do with so little time. I highly recommend this house for your next get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A.

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

My family had a reunion here for memorial weekend, we had 28 adults and 8 children, our stay was simply amazing!!! Ray Shelton was so accommodating, the house was truly a dream!!! I definitely would recommend this for large groups/families. Waking up on Rainbow River was magical! We will absolutely rent this home again!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Family Reunion

What a wonderful stay for our family. Large kitchen for all to be in to rooms that are decorated by theme. We enjoyed the boat, tubes, kayaks and paddle boards. If we weren't in the kitchen we were on the water! Thank you for meeting our needs ; )
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Nothing like it anywhere else - A real gem!

The perfect blend of Comfort, uniqueness, practicality, and clean fun. I slept better, rested more deeply, and played harder than at any other time. This Woodly Castle is a one of a kind!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Perfect Accomodations for a Large Group

A group of 15 of us stayed here last week for a wedding that was taking place a few houses down on Rainbow River. The experience was excellent. The house was incedibly spacious and well kept, and we had access to boats, kayaks, a fire pit, enormous outdoor grill and two porches. We could not have asked for a better accomodations on Rainbow River.

10/10 Excellent

Alain B.

Kayak Training on Rainbow River

Very nice and comfortable house for our group of 18 people. We had a very good time and . We had a lot of space both inside and out. And we enjoyed many activities, like paddling everyday on the river, going up the river with the proton, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ward D.

Great place. Perfect for both kids and adults.

Lots of water toys and places to use them. Eleven year old granddaughters loved the tree swing into the water and were still going strong until we had to make them stop because they were getting blisters on their hands. Home was comfortable, clean and and had an eclectic character.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

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Hosted by CAROL CARROLL

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