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Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices
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Escape to the serene and picturesque Rainbow River Cabin in Dunnellon, Florida. This spacious 2-story waterfront retreat offers direct access to the Rainbow River, perfect for kayaking and relaxation. With two full kitchens, dining areas, living rooms, a bar area downstairs and laundry facilities upstairs you'll have everything needed for an unforgettable getaway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location

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.





Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Please place the Kayak Lock Keys back in the living room key tray.
No need to clean
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests With Negative Reviews Will Not Be Approved

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 25 min drive - 22.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. K.P. Hole County Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Huge House W Dock/Direct Access To Rainbow River! 🌈 Kayaks Included A++Location Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Amazing location!!!

We absolutely loved being able to kayak Rainbow Springs right from the backyard! Very comfortable beds and plenty of space for our group! Fabulous views! We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Rainbow River Cabin

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

bonnie B.

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

Great stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

june 2024

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great Location. Perfect Layout for Two Families

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).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

H Loso and S.

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

Nice hidden spot on Rainbow River

We've stayed at several houses on Rainbow River over the years and always enjoy trying a different place.This one has some unique qualities. There is a small cove you have to paddleboard or kayak through to get to the river (about 30 seconds), but the cove is big enough to fish in and enjoy the wildlife; fish, turtles, birds, and a couple small-ish gators. Swimming in the cove isn't recommended, but again the river is literally 30 seconds away by kayak/paddleboard and viewable from the house. You can swim all you want in the river. 4 nice kayaks ready for use (two are tandem kayaks and two are smaller single kayaks), but they're in good shape and worked well. We brought our own paddleboards and it took us about 45 min to paddleboard to KP hole on a really nice non-windy day.The host is really friendly and very communicative, responded quickly when we needed to ask a a question. The house itself is quite large, which was great for us. It contains the basics so come prepared with games, food, spices, charcoal - anything you need to make your stay comfortable. There is a Walmart and Winn Dixie really close by. Old school camping grill mounted in the ground for barbecuing --- bag of charcoal, tin foil, done. We met one of the neighbors briefly and respected their privacy as we expect the same in return. We didn't encounter any issues at all with our stay and we also respected the property boundary (see photos).Great visit overall, fantastic host! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home and overall we had a great time. I wish 4 and 3/4 stars were an option of the rating scale!! The beds were comfortable and we all slept well after long days enjoying the outdoors. We loved having the kayaks and we got plenty of use out of those, despite the gators, lol! We are Florida natives, so we are familiar with gators and knew to ignore them and keep our distance and they were not an issue. We rented a pontoon boat from The Blue Gator and were able to easily bring it in to the dock with no issues whatsoever. Rich was wonderful, very responsive and very accommodating. I put a lot of stock in reviews, and spend a lot of time reading them before I book any stays, so I am not meaning to be nit-picky but I am trying to give a good, solid picture and opinion of this gorgeous home. A few things that should be added: to the description - the fact that the ground floor of the home is cooled by a window unit. The one window unit in the living area prevents the (2) bedroom doors from being closed or those rooms heat up quite quickly in the Florida heat of summer! To be clear - the window unit does a more than adequate job of cooling the space, it is just that the doors must be left open for the cool air to circulate, so no privacy. to the kitchen (s) - dishtowels (there was only one to be found in the entire house) and baking pans/bowls. to the decks - some nice patio furniture would go a long way in doing the beautiful grounds and view justice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
We had some issues and the property manager Rich was very nice and did respond and resolve the major issues. The reason I’m giving the house a 3 star is because we did have those issues and we had some additional issues we handled ourselves which should have been handled prior to the stay. Examples Batteries in the remotes or have some on hand to replace, light bulb were out throughout the house with no replacements, trash bags available to use for the stay(the house only had 2 bags for a week stay for 10 people), parking there was a little pad but you had to have a small car to fit on that. However if you have trucks you will be lucky to fit 2 in the yard area as they will not fit on the pad without sticking out into the road, the canal heading to the main river is very grown up and shallow. It is very difficult to access main river with sup boards and pontoon boats. We are experienced boaters and it was a challenge to navigate the boat into the canal without hitting stumps. It can be done just not as easy as it was made it out to be. We did take the kayak out of the cove and a larger alligator smacked the front of the kayak pretty hard in that cove. So sup boards it could be a question move to take out of that cove. The house is very spacious but the a/c downstairs is very lacking for the Florida heat. Upstairs cools just fine. You will need to make sure you have a large fan if you are one for a cooler stay (75 degrees or cooler). They have one fan downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEATRICE R.

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

Rainbow river

Beautiful place, right on the river. House had a nice open layout, very open.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gail S.

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

Excellent Location plus great view

Located near grocery shopping, lots of boat ramps, Rainbow River State Park, Withlachoche Bike trail and many restaurants makes this location excellent. House is two levels with one living room, one kitchen and 2 bedrooms on each level.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

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

Spacious River House

We had a great stay in this roomy and comfortable house! The view of the river is wonderful, I drank my coffee outside on the porch every morning and my wine every evening. The house is perfect for a large group with space for privacy. We did all things Rainbow Springs and kayaked and swam every day. It was especially nice that single AND tandem kayaks were included.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn S.

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

Quiet and Spacious

We had a group of 9. My sister and BIL shared one room with their kids (7 & 10). My husband and I had the master suite. My kids are 18 and 20, they shared one of the bedrooms downstairs (2 queen beds, huge room). Our stepmom had the other downstairs room The bedrooms were spacious. We really only used one of the two living rooms, there was plenty of room for us to spread out. The neighborhood was quiet. The house was within 5 minutes of town, so very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great place

It was just what we needed for our project on the Rainbow River.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

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

Thanksgiving retreat

This was an ideal house for our large family to meet up and enjoy the holiday. The house is large and all the bedrooms are spacious. It is really two separate living areas; a full kitchen, dining and living space with two bedrooms upstairs, and downstairs another kitchen, bath, two bedrooms , bar, laundry and another living/dining area. The town has a little of everything you will need close by. The riverside property is peaceful and is a lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

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

Family reunion

Beautiful setting. House was spacious with everything we needed to enjoy our time together. The younger members of the family really enjoyed kayaking on the beautiful Rainbow River.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Family trip

Host was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana C.

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

Relaxing family getaway!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani D.

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

Great rental! So spacious and perfectly placed on River

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Amazing Getaway for 2 Families

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Roomy house. Great for river vacation.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

emily p.

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

Just what we needed.

Family of 8 and plenty of space. Short few strokes away from clear water of Rainbow River.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Perfect spot on the river

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

Amazing Home

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spring Mill F.

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

Great property

We enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful property.
Stayed 43 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy j.

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

Rainbow River

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023