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Labor Day still available.Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe Great dock

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Johnson Pond Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Rainbow River
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Labor Day still available.Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe Great dock

Rivers Edge Retreat is a private oasis located on the Withlacoochie river in citrus county florida. Great location to enjoy all the nature coast has to offer. Short distance to Ocala, Inverness, Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, and Dunnellon. Come and experience swimming with the manatees, tubing down the Rainbow River, scalloping in Homosassa and Crystal River, fishing on the withlacoochie and lake rousa., biking hiking, kayaking on the rivers, horseback riding, and Golfing. So much to do or just do nothing at all but enjoy and relax. My home offers you the perfect place to enjoy the privacy, sitting on the dock or in the screen room enjoying all of nature. You can bring your own boat and tie up to the dock or enjoy the use of two single kayaks one double kayak paddle boat or canoe available for free. I also provide two adult bikes and two childrens bikes for your enjoyment. At night you can sit around the fire pit and listen to nature sing. Grill your catch of the day on the provided gas grill and eat on the deck under the stars. The backyard is completely fenced and has two beautiful old oaks with huge staghorn ferns offering you plenty of shade. If you want some family fun try your skill at corn hole. There are many bird feeders so you can enjoy watching many varieties of birds as they come and go. If you choose to take day trips we are located close to Orlando with all of it's attractions and Tampa which is home to Bush Gardens. If you love to eat out our area offers some of the finest seafood in Florida. We have numerous festivals throughout the year celebrating our pioneer and Indian history and seafood festivals allowing you to taste all the local foods. I love this area of Florida for it's beauty and laid back lifestyle. So come and enjoy, relax, unwind, in what Florida once looked like.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Johnson Pond Trailhead. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Johnson Pond Trailhead and 8 minutes from Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club
As a guest of Labor Day still available.Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe Great dock, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,546 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If bringing a pet you must clean up after them. A poop scoop is provided. If the yard is left dirty you will be charged extra.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Must get approval for number and type of pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings of friends allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: small gatherings of friends allowed
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Labor Day still available.Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe Great dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable home in a lovely location! Kayaks and canoe were fun for our family to explore the river and fish! Our pups also enjoyed the fenced yard. Donna was an excellent host and provided great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George J., Jesup Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun , cozy and convenient

Was everything just as described. Was easy to get anywhere and plenty to do right at the house. Glad we stayed and would again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay. It was nice and quiet. We had a wonderful family trip and plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay and experience!

We loved our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Family Vacation

Amenities were well maintained. Neighborhood is quiet. It’s on the rive branch. It’s awesome. Plan to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

My husband and I wanted a quiet, peaceful atmosphere where we could bring our two dogs and just experience nature. The yard was fenced so we felt comfortable letting the dogs out and being able to go out your back door and kayak down the river was wonderful! It was close enough to local places to eat and to Rainbow River State Park. Overall, very nice stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNDI H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing visit on the River

Stayed for a short 3 day visit but wish we could have stayedstlonger
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marsha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation Rental

The house was very clean and fully equipped in the kitchen. The only thing that was needed was a good can opener.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Getaway

The River house was a perfect getaway for us on spring break! We used the house as our home base for exploring Florida’s Nature’s coast including the many state parks that are only a short drive from the house, including the Gulf. We were able to explore springs, find manatees, and use the house’s wonderful amenities like the kayaks, and amazing sitting areas overlooking the river. The host has thought of everything and has set up a very cozy atmosphere with plenty of seating allowing for our small family to have some space and enjoy the sounds and sites of the river while reading, birding, and just relaxing. We were thrilled with the variety of wildlife the river has to offer- including pileated woodpeckers,, turkeys, turtles, fish, and many other bird species. The house was stocked with basic cooking equipment essentials for cooking family meals, and we were able to eat around the beautiful table each night- which when you have teenagers- you know what a gift that is. The beds were comfy, and the entire house was clean. The host was very responsive, though to be honest, we didn’t need much besides confirming the check in time, and to let her know we arrived and all was well with the house. You really should check out the River house if you are looking for a quiet place on the river, that you can be low key and relaxed at, and use it as a jumping off point to explore the Natural Coast. You couldn’t ask for a better host!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness

River House retreat

Property has many amazing features and we especially enjoyed the access to the river using the supplied kayaks and the outdoor screened gazebo. The neighbors and all the people we ran into in the neighborhood are very friendly. It was a great location for us and perfectly centered between Dunnellon and Ocala.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet & Comfortable

Very nice place to stay. There are two steps down into the living area, so it could be a problem for folks in a wheelchair or on a walker.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

briana c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Total peace

I absolutely love this property! This is the second time we have stayed here and we will absolutely be back asap! We live in Tampa and this place is the perfect getaway from the busy city life. The yard is fenced in and my dogs have so much fun. I especially like the fact that you have to go through a gate to get to the water so I don’t have to stress about the dogs. Thank you Donna for having us again!! We will see you soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House & Location

This was our second and again had a wonderful time. We really like the location since it allowed us to do plenty of hiking, biking and kayaking. The house has everything you need to enjoy you stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

briana c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a blessing

I cannot say enough good things about Donna and her property. We came out the day after hurricane Milton and she was so accommodating she worked with me so much and it meant so much. The house was perfect and the location couldn’t have been more relaxing. We were there during a really hectic time in our lives and it made everything so much easier on us and we made some awesome memories. Thank you Donna! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W., Durham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot, great stay.

The neighborhood was fantastic full of friendly people. The house was clean, in a perfect location. The deck was great, the screen house we used a lot. We used the kayaks. We brought paddleboards and were so happy that we could just put in and go up and down river. The decor in the house was the best ever! Perfection, really.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Summer Vacay

This was the perfect getaway we needed. Had a chance to go to a beach and had tons of time kayaking on the river. My husband and daughter enjoyed fishing off the deck each evening. Very quiet neighborhood and close to a lot of local shops and places to eat. Definitely recommend for future stays. Donna was also great and easy to reach. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway spot

This is the second time we have stayed there. We will definitely be back. This is a quaint, cozy spot on the Withlacoochee river. Great fishing. The canoe, paddleboat and kayak are a bonus. The house is clean and the master bed is very comfortable. House is well stocked with anything you might need. Donna is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chasady S.

Liked: Cleanliness

R&R retreat

Relaxing with the sounds of nature. Close to everything but everything you could possibly need for outdoor fun was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

It was alot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devendra A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great place and nice fenced in yard . Perfect spot !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the outdoor seating, nature & all recreational equipment

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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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