Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

House in Dunnellon, FL

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Come relax in Florida's Nature Coast in this eclectic, spacious riverside home. Take in the breathtaking view while lounging in the sunroom, hammock, or upstairs deck. Explore the wild beauty of the Withlacoochee River downstream from the Rainbow River and launch one of our kayaks or the canoe right from the backyard.
The space
After a great day on the river making memories gather around the fireplace and enjoy one of the many games or puzzles or have a foosball match. Cast a line and catch a large mouth bass, catfish, gar, or brim right off our peninsula with fishing poles provided. Challenge your friends and family to a game of bocce ball or corn hole. Cook a delicious home cooked meal in the well equipped kitchen or grill out on the high tech Cuisineart gas/pellet grill. Soak in the relaxing hot tub or roast marshmallows around the firepit. Pop a bowl of popcorn and enjoy your favorite movies or shows off Hulu Plus, ESPN, Disney and Netflix on the huge projector screen.

House rules
You'll be staying in someone's home, so please treat it with care and respect.
Checking in and out
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
Self check-in with smart lock
During your stay
12 guests maximum
Quiet hours
11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
No parties or events
Commercial photography allowed
No smoking

**Base price includes 4 people any more adults/children must be accounted for on the reservation.

We do not allow pets.

**If 25 and under please confirm with host prior to booking.

** Beware of alligators and wildlife. Do not feed alligators.
Guest access
The guest shed is stocked with kayaks, floats, noodles for the head spring, fishing poles, a bike to assist with launching a boat. A canoe beside the shed.

Additional rules
KEEP OUR RIVERS CLEAN!
There are steep fines if you enter Rainbow River with anything disposable, including wrappers! Please use the Tupperware and reusable water bottles and bags provided.
Do not leave trash, cigarette butts or have balloons outside.
WE ARE ON WELL and SEPTIC
The water is safe and delicious from the faucet. We just had a brand new Hydrogen Clean Water system installed. The faucet water is delicious, so fill up reusable water bottles and hit the river!

DO NOT flush anything down the toilets except toilet paper!

DO NOT SWIM OR FLOAT in the Withlacoochee River! BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS! You can kayak 25 minutes to Chaplin A Dinkins Park where Rainbow River meets Withlacoochee and you can swim there and of course the head spring!

Launch the Kayaks at the end of my peninsula, wipe down and place back on kayak racks when finished.

The Guest Shed is the portion to the back and the key is hanging on the hook by the front door. There are bags of pellets for the grill and an extra propane tank. You may use all items in the Guest Shed but please return items to their designated area, check off the check list hanging and report any broken, empty or missing items so I can replace them for the next guests.
Please respect our property and DO NOT take cover off or tamper with my pontoon boat. Also, DO NOT tamper with locked closets. And please DO NOT risk injury or property damage by climbing stairs onto the Florida room roof! I plan on having a contractor build an observation and sunbathing deck with railings in the future, and hope you will return to enjoy it!

TRASH DAY is very early morning FRIDAYS.
Citrus County unfortunately does not pick up recycling. But there is a recycling center 8 1/2 miles north on U.S. 41

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Dunnellon, FL

Nearby attractions

The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park

38 mi

Silver Springs State Park

45 mi

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

29.4 mi

Sholom Park

23.1 mi

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Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

House in Dunnellon, FL

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Dunnellon, FL

Nearby attractions

The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park

38 mi

Silver Springs State Park

45 mi

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

29.4 mi

Sholom Park

23.1 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Great property with fantastic amenities. Very close to everything you're visiting Dunnellon for.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed our stay. Very nice

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Such a peaceful place, right on the river. We had the most relaxing time and It was absolutely wonderful. I definitely plan on coming here again! Also, Megan was so kind and very helpful if I had any questions.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This home is perfect. From the setting to the location. We had everything we needed. Hoat was very responsive. Would 100% stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

One thing I have to say about this house is that you’ll never get bored. Whether you’re inside or outside. The house was loaded with games, bikes, kayaks, tubes, and even kitchen utensils for any kind of cooking and baking. We fell in love with the backyard. You sit in the hot tub and you feel like you’re one with nature. You have the squirrels by the river putting on a show every day, fighting over seeds and nuts haha.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Thank you Megan. We had a lot of fun. Enjoyed the house, with all its comfort. Loved the location out in the woods yet near everything. We didn’t have time to enjoy everything that was available. We spent the evenings in the jacuzzi which was perfect for us. Everything was super organized and well thought when it came to supplies and games.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

The house looks even better in person, great house, great location! We will be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

The house was lovely and the location was perfect. Lots of wildlife on a private river yet close enough to kayak to Crystal River and restaurants. Then add relaxing in the hottub and viewing the stars around the firepit-the perfect vacation!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

House was everything as described. Megan was great to work with and very accommodating. We kayak everyday, so we did not get to enjoy the house as we would have liked. I highly recommend staying here. We plan on staying there next year when we return.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Very nice home, we enjoyed our stay & would recommend it to others. It worked well for us as it was close to all our functions.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

The place was perfect. Beautiful and clean

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Had so much fun, thank you!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Very quite neighborhood, amazing views on the back yard. House was very clean with everything you need, we also enjoyed the kayaks , I recommend this place .

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The host has EVERYTHING you need, kayaks, tubes, suntan lotion, FLIP FLOPS, fire pit, hot tub, to projection screen to VINYL RECORDS, foosball table, chess set as well as casserole dishes and iron skillet, mixed etc. We could not have asked for more, there was something for everyone, as well as just drop the kayaks in the water and paddle out to the restaurant to eat and then play around in the water. We will definitely be coming back, it was the most relaxing weekend. The back yard was so peaceful and it really soothes the soul. The baby alligator and squirrels in the trees were a joy to watch. The home was exactly as it says, the beds are comfortable and it really felt like home. I loved the extra touches and the soft sound of the coocoo clock was just charming . Very unique stay you don’t find everyday. Very clean and well taken care of and close to everything you need, Publix was a mile and a half away, as well as KP Hole was close to go tubing as well or hiking at the state park.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We’ve stayed in a few places in this area and so far here has been our favorite :) Wonderful house on a beautiful property. Privacy as well as opportunity to view nature, while be close to everything you’d enjoy. Very hopeful to return in the future.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Communication with the owner was great, they were very helpful. The property is a gorgeous tucked away little piece of heaven on a canal off the withlacoochee river. We enjoyed taking the canoe and kayaks out. We got to see a few small gators, lots of fish, birds, etc. the property is close to stores, restaurants, etc. we had a wonderful stay & would definitely consider staying here again if we are ever back in the area ❤️

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We had an amazing stay. Loved all the decor in the home and the backyard was amazing. We spent so much time just relaxing, fishing, watching the birds and there were some tiny gators in the river behind the house. The home is so comfortable and had everything that we needed to prepare meals. A perfect place to get away and unwind!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

A well-appointed house in nice quiet location. A perfect spot to start our paddling adventures.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

We rented this property to enjoy a weekend away with our adult children, their spouses and children. The house had activities for all of us and was just a couple of miles from the grocery and Walmart. We only left the house once over the weekend. It was a lovely stay! Highly recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. Very relaxing, great view of the water and wild life . Enjoyed hot tub, reading in the hammock & outside fire pit. This home was so well equipped , you definitely have all the comforts of home. Great family meals together in this Kitchen or at some great local restaurants. Also some awesome Antique stores close by to shop at. Communication with owner was wonderful, we all hope to come back another time .

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

We all enjoyed this beautiful home. Water views, Wildlife to watch, Relaxing in the hot tub, Outside fire pit or Reading in the hammock. House was well equipped , all the comforts of home. Loved cooking meals in the kitchen that had everything .Communication with owner was wonderful. Local restaurants and Antique shops were close by. We all hope to return.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Amazing property , obviously so much thought went into the design and amenities . Beautiful yard on the Withalacochee River. The owner of the house could not have been more helpful, immediatly answer any questions . Very Highly recommended.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We loved EVERYTHING about this property. Large lot with beautiful mix of Florida trees. Wonderfully appointed with every expectation you can have for a vacation rental. We greatly enjoyed the 4 kayaks for daily river adventures. The "Lacoochee Chalet" (we loved the name by the frontdoor ;) is on a little branch of the Withlacoochee that goes around a small forested island. It is so peaceful and relaxing. There is a Publix about a mile away and plenty of local restaurants if you don't want to cook! I originally was looking for a rental on the Rainbow River, but couldn't find anything for my dates. So looked a little further down from where the Rainbow River hits the Withlacoochee and found this newly added rental. So happy I did! If you enjoy kayaking you can make it to the Rainbow River from the house. It is up river, but not a very strong current. There also many kayak/canoe/tube rental places on the Rainbow River that are just a few minutes drive away. The kitchen was appointed beyond all expectations! Air Fryer, K-Cup with milk frother (k-cups provided), lots of refillable water bottles (no disposable plastics of any kind on river!), spices, nice appliances, air popcorn popper. The bathrooms were also well appointed and decorated. One bathroom upstairs, one on the bottom level. HUGE downstairs kids bedroom & large laundry room. No en suite bathrooms. The upstairs bathroom has a tub/shower and also a walk-in stall shower. The downstairs bathroom has a toilet/vanity area with a very nice locker-room style tile walk-in shower. We were 2 adult couples so this worked fine, but I could see bathrooms being overcrowded if you had a group that maxed out the amount the house sleeps. Otherwise, the house has more than enough room to accommodate a large group and give everyone little areas to do their own thing. Believe the alligator signs and be aware of your surroundings when near the water. Never feed alligators, they are scared of you until humans give them a reason not to be! We saw a large otter on the Rainbow River and that made my day! Property manager was AWESOME! She was very quick to answer my texts & emails and beyond helpful. Housekeeping does a fantastic job. Hope to be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Love the house an location. The attention to details, views and cleanliness is impressive. Just as described and more. We actually overpacked not knowing the little extras (coffee, toiletries etc) the owner left for us. Will definitely stay here again and we use VRBO several times a year, this place was a 10 out of 10.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Perfect house for a group of 4-8. Clean, great location! Close to both Rainbow River Springs and the Rainbow River tubing launch area.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Dunnellon?

The average price for a rental in Dunnellon is R 3,572 per night. This rental is R 4,466 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River. 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 Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River

House in Dunnellon, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Dunnellon, FL

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Dunnellon?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River?

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