Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location
House in Dunnellon, FL
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
The "Rainbow River Cabin" is a very large 2 story waterfront cabin in Dunnellon, Florida. It's the ideal location to stay If you're looking for a relaxing time, and some kayaking along the Rainbow River. This property has been modernized to give you the comforts of home, but still retain that "Old Florida" charm that will make your vacation extra special.
This property is located in the most prestigious and desirable neighborhood of Dunnellon, Florida. The backyard of the property is situated on "Rainbow River Cove" (a serene private cove which connects directly to the Rainbow River). You will have direct access to the Rainbow River. Centrally located, you can launch kayaks from the backyard dock and quickly be at KP Hole (to the left) OR Swampy's Waterfront Bar & Grill (to the right).
This large cabin offers 4 Bedrooms & 3 Full Bathrooms. It's perfect for large groups or a family' to enjoy a getaway because, in addition to large bedrooms, you will also have 2 Full Kitchens / 2 Full Dining Areas and 2 Full Living Rooms. There is also a bar area downstairs and a Full Laundry Room with a Washer/Dryer for you to use.
The property boasts a large yard & plenty of room to lounge around outside, enjoying the immense wildlife and tranquil view. The property has a large upstairs deck, and a massive wraparound downstairs deck. In addition, the property has an upper-lookout area overlooking the cove. The lower dock area also has a platform that is our personal favorite lounge spot. You can launch kayaks directly from the backyard and paddle onto the Rainbow River with just a few short paddle strokes. A total of 4 Kayaks are available for you to explore the River: 2 Tandem Kayaks (fits 2 Adults + 1 Child) & 2 Single Person Kayaks are included in your stay.
Our goal is to share our love of Dunnellon and the Rainbow River with other's. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding this property. With that being said, If you're looking for privacy, serenity and a memorable time, we can confidently say that the Rainbow River Cabin the best place to stay in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions-
1. Does this property have water access to Rainbow River / Rainbow Springs / Rainbow Springs State Park?
Yes- This property is located on a small cove that is directly connected to the Rainbow River. The spring water of the Rainbow River is just a few kayak strokes away from the backyard dock. You can launch the kayaks directly from the backyard for an amazing day on the Rainbow.
2. Do you have Kayaks available?
Yes- We have kayaks at the property for you to use free of charge. There are 2 Tandem Kayaks & 2 Single Kayaks ready for your family to enjoy.
3. Is this a Rental for the Entire House?
Yes- This rental is for the entire house & NOT shared with anyone. The cabin is a very large 2 Story property with plenty of space outside and inside. There is both a kitchen upstairs & a kitchen downstairs. There is also a full living room plus dining room area upstairs and a full living room plus dining room area downstairs. The house sits on a half acre, with plenty of deck/porch space to soak up the sun. The backyard includes a private dock and area to launch kayaks from. Your family will have Full Private Access to all of this.
4. Do you Provide eating utensils / sheets/ pillows / etc?
Yes- You will be provided with MORE than what you would expect from a nice hotel. All beds will be freshly prepared with sheets, blankets, pillows, etc. The unit also comes fully equipped with cutlery, pots, pans, coffee makers, toasters, barbecue utensils. The bathrooms are stocked with soap, shampoo/conditioner, toilet paper, etc.
If you have other questions, or need clarification on any of the above questions please feel free to message us & we will respond with an answer right away.
This property is located in the most prestigious and desirable neighborhood of Dunnellon, Florida. The backyard of the property is situated on "Rainbow River Cove" (a serene private cove which connects directly to the Rainbow River). You will have direct access to the Rainbow River. Centrally located, you can launch kayaks from the backyard dock and quickly be at KP Hole (to the left) OR Swampy's Waterfront Bar & Grill (to the right).
This large cabin offers 4 Bedrooms & 3 Full Bathrooms. It's perfect for large groups or a family' to enjoy a getaway because, in addition to large bedrooms, you will also have 2 Full Kitchens / 2 Full Dining Areas and 2 Full Living Rooms. There is also a bar area downstairs and a Full Laundry Room with a Washer/Dryer for you to use.
The property boasts a large yard & plenty of room to lounge around outside, enjoying the immense wildlife and tranquil view. The property has a large upstairs deck, and a massive wraparound downstairs deck. In addition, the property has an upper-lookout area overlooking the cove. The lower dock area also has a platform that is our personal favorite lounge spot. You can launch kayaks directly from the backyard and paddle onto the Rainbow River with just a few short paddle strokes. A total of 4 Kayaks are available for you to explore the River: 2 Tandem Kayaks (fits 2 Adults + 1 Child) & 2 Single Person Kayaks are included in your stay.
Our goal is to share our love of Dunnellon and the Rainbow River with other's. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding this property. With that being said, If you're looking for privacy, serenity and a memorable time, we can confidently say that the Rainbow River Cabin the best place to stay in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions-
1. Does this property have water access to Rainbow River / Rainbow Springs / Rainbow Springs State Park?
Yes- This property is located on a small cove that is directly connected to the Rainbow River. The spring water of the Rainbow River is just a few kayak strokes away from the backyard dock. You can launch the kayaks directly from the backyard for an amazing day on the Rainbow.
2. Do you have Kayaks available?
Yes- We have kayaks at the property for you to use free of charge. There are 2 Tandem Kayaks & 2 Single Kayaks ready for your family to enjoy.
3. Is this a Rental for the Entire House?
Yes- This rental is for the entire house & NOT shared with anyone. The cabin is a very large 2 Story property with plenty of space outside and inside. There is both a kitchen upstairs & a kitchen downstairs. There is also a full living room plus dining room area upstairs and a full living room plus dining room area downstairs. The house sits on a half acre, with plenty of deck/porch space to soak up the sun. The backyard includes a private dock and area to launch kayaks from. Your family will have Full Private Access to all of this.
4. Do you Provide eating utensils / sheets/ pillows / etc?
Yes- You will be provided with MORE than what you would expect from a nice hotel. All beds will be freshly prepared with sheets, blankets, pillows, etc. The unit also comes fully equipped with cutlery, pots, pans, coffee makers, toasters, barbecue utensils. The bathrooms are stocked with soap, shampoo/conditioner, toilet paper, etc.
If you have other questions, or need clarification on any of the above questions please feel free to message us & we will respond with an answer right away.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Dunnellon, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Host was very responsive
5.0 / 5.0
We were very excited to stay in this beautiful home. When we arrived we had a bit of an issue with the code on the door not unlocking but before I could even call the host Rich, he was calling me and apologized that I was having trouble. He then gave me instructions on where the lockbox was and the code. He was super nice and made sure we got in after that with no issues. We were in the house less than 5 mins after arriving to the home. The instructions book and the keys to the kayaks were right where they told us it would be. We had zero issues with anything else. There was plenty of space for our family of 7. The house was very clean and the beds were all super comfortable. The property line was very well explain and there was plenty of room for us to run around and play as well as launch the kayaks. We did infact see a 4ft gator in the cove which we all thought was very cool. The instructions on how to leave the house was extremely simple. We loved leaving from the cove to float down to swampy's for lunch which was super easy and very refreshing. Having access that close to the river was very nice. If you stay in this home make sure you go down to KP hole to swim, it was about a 5min drive from the home and only $7 to swim, you can also launch the kayaks from there and kayak back to the house which was amazing! We had the best time and can not wait for us go back!
5.0 / 5.0
What a sweet spot on the river for family! We launched right onto the water from the rental which saved so much time for us blowing up multiple paddle boards. Spacious for family and kids with two living rooms and bonus kitchen downstairs. Really wonderful trip! Would recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this home. We had 2 families consisting of 4 adults and 4 children and there was plenty of room for all. We liked that we could be upstairs listening to music and the kids could be downstairs watching TV if they wanted. It was easy to launch kayaks and get onto the river. You definitely would not want to swim in the water on the property (Gators, turtle, gar), but that was not an issue for us as we enjoyed the fishing part of that. Great stay overall.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was the perfect layout for two families (four adults, three children 7-10 years). We stayed with friends and enjoyed paddling up to the headsprings from the backyard. The dock is perfect for launching. We brought inflatable paddleboards and our friends used the on-property kayaks.
The head springs (up past KP Hole) is the most beautiful part of the river. Took us about an hour to paddle to KP Hole and then another 45 minutes to paddle up to the headsprings. You paddle against the current on the way up, but when you have your lunch floating on the way back, you feel like you've earned it! Get out early for the best chance of watching the wildlife (otters, turtles, small gators).
5.0 / 5.0
We had an absolutely spectacular time! everything was as described in the description of the property and amenities. The communication was impeccable and myself. honestly couldn't have asked for anything to be better. 11/10
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time enjoying the Rainbow River. This house had everything we needed for visiting and socializing inside. While we did utilize the back yard and dock some, there weren't many chairs. After a visit from the neighbor about property lines, it was clear that this was by design.
We spent plenty of time on the river with the kayaks that were provided. We tubed and rented a pontoon on other days. We could not get the pontoon we rented into the little inlet that this house sits on, but kayaks made it through fine, (and smaller boats would be okay), so we "taxi'd" via kayaks to the pontoon. The water in the inlet is like a pond, not as clear and clean as the river and not what I would consider swimmable. We had a small gator and a lot of gar there who were fun to watch. Kids did some pond fishing from the dock. You can see Rainbow River from the house and dock, but you just can't walk to the river from the property without trespassing into the neighbor's yard.
If you are not expecting river front access, a fire pit or gathering outside a lot, this is an awesome house at a good value. Getting to the river via a quick kayak ride allowed for amazing days on the river!
5.0 / 5.0
Family of 8 and plenty of space. Short few strokes away from clear water of Rainbow River.
5.0 / 5.0
From booking to checkout, the property manager was very helpful and communicative. The property was very clean and the perfect setup for our family. Having the private cove was really nice, and we enoyed seeing the two alligators each day. The kayaks on-site were nice and we had easy access to the river. It was nice being only a short drive to the Winn Dixie for groceries and necessities. We drove the Rainbow Springs State Park for two of the days of our stay, and it's ony about a 5 minute drive. This was our first time in Dunnellon, but definitely not our last. Thank you for sharing your home!
5.0 / 5.0
The house and property were amazing very spacious has 2 full kitchens with everything you need. You have your own dock to fish from in a private cove directly off Rainbow river you can easily put kayaks or paddle boards in and be on the river in just mins.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful property.
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning views of the river! Our adult children loved the downstairs apartment- gave all of us space to enjoy the stay. Spent time on the Rainbow River enjoying nature. We would definitely return!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful, relaxing and enjoyed every second! Enough space for everyone.
Very clean and most comfortable beds and furniture. Absolutley the BEST place!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, private with everything for a large family, close to amenities & activities such as kayaking on Rainbow River, a swim with manatees at Rainbow Springs or just relax with games & movies is a very comfortable home. Highly recommend a stay here if you are visiting the area.
5.0 / 5.0
The home was big and spacious. It was clean and uncluttered. It is on a small cove that is only a minute paddle to rainbow river. The host provided everything from shampoo to laundry soap. Plenty of towels and a very comfy bed. Kayak was in good shape. It was close to all the attractions yet in a quiet neighborhood. All was good.
5.0 / 5.0
I absolutely could not be happier with my stay. The home is perfectly equipped for cooking and everything is pristine, clean and new!
4.0 / 5.0
Very quiet and peaceful, beautiful furniture and very comfortable beds. Thanks Rich for all your help we loved your place.
4.0 / 5.0
Large house in a perfect location with a private little pond leading out to the beautiful Rainbow Springs River. We enjoyed the kayaks on a daily basis.
4.0 / 5.0
Property is very nice, description very accurate. Host is responsive. The neighbors are very close and are not friendly, they text the host because we had what they felt was too many cars in the drive way and we were too loud on the dock, but we were only laughing and fishing, we didn’t even have music. Also told the host we had a boat with a motor and trailer that we were launching from the yard.... we literally had a very small jon boat with trolling motor that my sons picked up and carried to the water. (not to mention there was a pontoon boat sitting at the neighbors dock, but there was a huge problem with our trolling motor). The host called after the neighbors text and I felt as though I had to defend myself and we really weren’t doing anything “un-neighborly”. Kinda ruined our Sunday evening fun from it all. If you rent know the neighbors are not friendly.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our new favorite place to stay. The House was very clean and there were also plenty of towels, and kitchen accessories.
The access to the Rainbow River was amazing the river otters, birds, turtles, fish and crystal clear water was incredible.
There were 4 kayaks and we were able to paddle all the way to the headsprings.
The view is priceless from the whole house it is in a great neighborhood and close to many stores and restaurants.
We can't say enough! Thank you for a great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect house with lots of space to relax and enjoy your vacation! Available kayaks to use on the river. House was clean and located in a great neighborhood.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location on the river.House was nice and clean upon our arrival & everything was provided for a nice couple of day at the river. Fast response from homeowner when we had questions.
Definitely will be back for more.
5.0 / 5.0
Great home lots of room had great time lots of fun things to explore and hope to go back some day soon
5.0 / 5.0
We were surprised how big this place is. For the price we payed we are more than pleased. Thank you !
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dunnellon?
The average price for a rental in Dunnellon is R 3,808 per night. This rental is R 3,394 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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