See all properties
Entire home

Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard

Photo gallery for Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard

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.

Property manager

Donna Coleman

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Similar properties

Interior

High speed internet, bikes kayaks fenced backyard, pet friendly on Withlacoochee

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 100 reviews
High speed internet, bikes kayaks fenced backyard, pet friendly on Withlacoochee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must get approval for number and type of pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Free use of Kayaks Canoe Bicycles Book Now!
Some February Dates Still Available. Book Now!
Free use of kayaks canoe paddle boat bikes. BOOK NOW

About the neighborhood

Map
Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Johnson Pond Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Rainbow River - 27 min drive - 23.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 29 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 33 min drive - 31.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulevard Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stumpknockers Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Armante's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Johnson Pond Trailhead and within 6 mi (10 km) of Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and El Diablo Golf & Country Club. Ross Prairie Trailhead and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Pet friendly, use of kayaks bikes and canoe, great dock,screen room, fenced yard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

David R.

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

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

Devendra A.

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

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Nice place tucked on the Withlacoohee River

We had a great stay here. The place is situated on the river and it’s so peaceful. It’s close to Dunnellon with access to grocery stores and restaurant.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Great time

It was alot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

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

Family getaway

We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chasady S.

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

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

Lee M.

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

Peace and Beauty

A wonderful place to chill and enjoy nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

briana c.

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

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

Betty K.

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

River house

What a great little house on the river. Nicely decorated, very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely rent this River House again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Short Getaway to visit Rainbow Spring

Clean and comfy! Very close to out main destination, Rainbow Spring. My boys fished in the backyard and enjoyed using the peddle boat. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful Hideaway

This place is awesome.. We loved it, our dogs loved it..Very clean, comfy, and peaceful.. Thank you for the great communication Donna.. We look forward to coming back to your little piece in paradise Reba
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Peaceful Nature

Loved the kayaks/River/forest/screened in Gazebo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur J.

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

Great location

Home was very nice, quite location, screen room near the water was nice and shady. Everything we needed was available. Owner communication was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

Melinda H.

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

Perfect experience

The house was clean and stocked with useful amenities. My family enjoyed having access to the kayaks and canoe and went down the river many times. We appreciated the information the host provided on area hiking, springs, and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Great getaway on the river.

Great place to stay during a pandemic. We went canoeing and then relaxed around the fire pit every evening. Enjoyed an afternoon visit with friends who live in the area and sat outside on the deck that overlooks the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

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

briana c.

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

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

Sara C.

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

Great place to enjoy the rivers

We like this house very much. It is comfortable, well decorated & well maintained. This was our second stay. It is in a quiet neighborhood close to Dunellon & the parks. We especially love that the house includes the use of kayaks and canoes. We love to be able to get on the water everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris R.

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

Anniversary Advneture #11!

It was one of our best vacations! We wanted to be as close as nature as possible, and we got it! We loved the house and everything it offered! We had so much fun, we will definitely do it again!! We went Kayaking, took a boat tour, and saw a few manatees! We also did the boat tour at Silver Springs State Park! And off course swing at the spring!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A special place

This is such a special place. The inside of the house was clean and very charming. Very well equipped with everything you would need. The backyard was amazing. We used the kayaks and enjoyed the river. We will definitely stay here again. Donna was quick to respond with any messages we sent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarred L.

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

Fun on the River

House was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful spot. River right off the back yard. Kids had a great time paddling, fishing and splashing in the river. House was clean, well equipped, plenty of space for us and three kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023