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Rainbow River Experience.

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A canoe on a clear water body surrounded by trees. - Rainbow River Experience. (Dunnellon)
A concrete pathway leading to a body of water, surrounded by grass and trees. - Rainbow River Experience. (Dunnellon)
A living room with a floral armchair, a brown leather couch, a woven basket, a lamp, and a ceiling fan. - Rainbow River Experience. (Dunnellon)
A bedside table with a stack of books and a wooden tray, a bedside lamp, and a bed with a patterned bedspread. - Rainbow River Experience. (Dunnellon)
A picnic table in a natural setting with a pond and trees. - Rainbow River Experience. (Dunnellon)
At Rainbow River Experience., you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Rainbow River Experience.

  • Located in the Rio Vista neighborhood, there is a gated private community park with direct access to the Rainbow River. Park has picnic tables, pavilion, grills, bathrooms, volleyball net and a boat ramp. Bring your boat, right in the middle of the Rainbow River. Great place to relax, so peaceful.

    Just 5 minute walk to the ramp or grab the golf cart and cruise down for quick swim. Free access to Kayaks, paddle boards, with a whistle and life jackets supplied with your stay.

    The golf cart and kayak trailer are FREE to use and tow the kayaks to the ramp. A private key will be issued to access the boat ramp on the Rainbow River.


    3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with central heat and air. Four beds, Sleeps 6 comfortably, max guests 8, air mattress on site for additional guests.
    Bikes are on site to use at your leisure also.

    *There is a $300.00 fee for loss of the electronic private park gate key*
    Bring Your Boat! There is plenty of room to park and you have private access to the boat ramp.

    Surrounding places to visit:

    Hidden Gem Downtown
    Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park

    Surrounding favorites: KP Hole
    Rainbow Springs State Park
    Blue Gator
    Don Pepe’s
    Devils Den
    Crystal River, Manatees
    Equestrian Center, in Ocala
    Dunnellon bike trail
    Blue Run
    Goeth National Park

    No unregistered guests are allowed on the property or into the private park. No exceptions due to insurance and HOA rules. Each guest past 2 is $20 per person per night with a minimum stay of 2 nights. No smoking is permitted on this property. Due to owners extreme allergies allergies this property does not allow pets/animals. Do NOT bring your pet/animal onto the property during your stay.
    Please note we have AI security cameras on site and fully compliant with local privacy laws. Reports are sent to the security company and reviewed. If it is noted that you have additional guests, are observed smoking or are breaking any of our house rules, you will be asked to correct this or asked to leave. No exceptions, no refunds and you will forfeit your entire stay. Please note that if you show up with unregistered guests not on the reservation there will be a $40 penalty fee on top of the nightly rate. There is no exceptions. This is clearly stated in our house rules about additional guests.

    We strive to give our guests a great experience and additional guests on the reservation are an additional cost for a minimum stay for use of the property and any amenities.

    We have posted rules around the property to assist you in understanding how we like to have things maintained and keep the wear tear minimal also for your enjoyment and safety.

    Thank you in advance for understanding our house rules, requirements and expectations.

    It is crucial that you reach out to me for anything you may need so we can have it corrected so that you may have a wonderful stay and that we strive for your five star review.

    Thanks again for choosing my place.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dunnellon, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florida Horse Park or Citrus County Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Dunnellon travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
    Rainbow River
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A clear turquoise lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
    Rainbow Springs State Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    39 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf
    13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    27 min drive - 35.8 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Thirsty Turtle Pub
    11 min drive
  • Two Rivers
    10 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    8 min drive
  • Swampy's
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow River Experience. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow River Experience.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow River Experience.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow River Experience. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rainbow River and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from K.P. Hole County Park. Blue Run of Dunnellon Park and Lake Rousseau are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Rainbow River Experience. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Host checked in to make sure everything ok and answer any questions.

Close to all of our areas of interest. Private park was amazing. Easy access to water and not over crowded like area parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainbow River is the best!

We love the area, and come every year. The golf cart, kayaks and the rack for carry are a real bonus. Nice outdoor area for hanging out. Inside is very cozy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing rainbow river getaway!

House was just as advertised! Was convenient to walk drive or golf cart down to the river. Great swimming hole at the ramp. Had a blast, house has cold AC, plenty of games and activities for the kids. Ended up using the kayaks and it was very easy to load and hookup the golf cart trailer. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Escape

Chaz's place is amazing! He is responsive and ensures that you're going to have a great stay. This place has the perfect set up....plenty of tubes and kayaks for a river adventure! The best part was having the use of a golf cart and trailer that made transport to the river so easy and efficient! Chaz provides everything you could possibly need to enjoy a weekend escape from reality. The beds are comfortable and the space is perfect. He also provides a grill if you want to cook out at the private park with the river access. The park is so close with plenty of parking to enjoy the whole day floating, kayaking, or paddle boarding. I will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place location and accommodations were amazing. Will be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Super clean, welcoming, and superb location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing stay!! The owner was great and on top of everything. The house was exactly what we were looking for and we will 100% be staying here again!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Kayaking and paddle boarding was so much fun, the house looked exactly as pictured and chaz was a attentive host and was very responsive to all my questions
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good day on the river

Easy access to Rainbow River with kayaks at the property enabled us to have a full day on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a fun way to explore the Rainbow River

Loved the comfort of the space and all the perks. Golf cart, private boat entrance that fit our small pontoon, paddle boards and basketball game. Great setup and worth the $!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway with our grankids!

This was a favorite for sure! The home was beyond clean. Everything you see in the add and more to keep you and anyone with you entertained. The owner was amazing by communicating all the perks of the property and surrounding area. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Clean
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Loved everything about our stay . Besides the fact that the host and property manager were wonderful ,helpful and responded to every question right away the place was everything we could have wished for and more .Kayaking on the rainbow river was simply amazing , the place is stunning with loads of wild life and beautiful views. Went on a bike ride to watch the sunrise at the river and cruised around the neighborhood .The fireplace was also a very nice touch on a chilly night .It really was an amazing experiance
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This house was great. We had the best time. Everything we needed and more was there. Chaz was awesome. Responded immediately and thought of Everything. The kids had so much to do and were never bored. The boat ramp/ park area was great. We hung out there all day on Sunday. Kayaks, kids games, extentisive movie collection, and pontoon boat were all put to good use. Beds were super comfortable. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Chaz for an amazing stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I'll start with the worst part...at the end of our stay we found out the owner had people watching us all weekend. Reporting to him by message, even with pictures. After complaining to the owner he became aggressive through message and then even had someone show up to the home before our check out time. After speaking with him I realized he was lying about how many cameras he had. He stated only 2. We found and took pictures of 6. One even faced the bedroom window from the shed out back. This trailer is in a residential neighborhood and THEY DO NOT WANT VACATIONERS! The locals were rude and we kept being asked where we were from. It was a busy weekend so it was crowded. Everyone was up on top of each other. I understand that they're being priced out of their homes but there's no need to take it out on renters. The trailer is old so no insulation and the AC is locked to not go below 74. It was not cool during the day and it's only Spring. The oven burns 50* hotter so you really have to watch your food to not burn it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rio Vista retreat

Chaz the owner was very responsive . Resonded in a timely manner . We had a great time. Couple of Malibu or ocean kayak tandems added in the future would be a great addition to his fleet of kayaks. The ten foot singles are a little taxing to reach the head spring especially if you are new to kayaking. Also bring some dawn detergent, provided dish soap a little ineffective. The place looked and smelled clean. I was impressed for an older trailer no musty smell whatsoever . Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Ac worked perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Big Brother - Glorified single-wide trailer

VRBO listing makes no mention of video surveillance...and the host watches it intently in effort to make more money. I also suspect audio recording occurs, which is illegal without consent in FL. If a single-wide trailer while being intently recorded by multie cameras the entire time is your thing, this place is for you! I have to get the State AG involved to recoup my money. Host is dishonest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and communication with host.

Great property especially for the price and all the amenities included. My family will be planning a big trip back down to the river hopefully this summer and will be looking to stay here or at another property by host again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat

2nd time staying here, real nice spot with all the amenities you could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kayakers dream

My family enjoyed our short stay and kayaking on the Rainbow River. This home was very clean upon arrival. We had everything we needed for cooking and comfort during our stay and had all our questions promptly answered by the host. It was fun and convenient to use the golf cart to transport kayaks to the neighborhood boat launch. It was a nice little spot to wade in the water at the launch site as well - very pretty place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property! Great Host!

Chaz was awesome and very helpful! We had everything we needed! The property was clean and well taken care of! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, great host

Easy access to the river with golf carts, trailer, kayaks all on premises. House was clean and accommodating—perfect for relaxing after a day on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Biggest bang for your bucks!

A lot of very useful amenities that save you a lot of time and money. The location is great as it is very close to a private park with a boat launch. The home is pretty roomy and the fire pit was a huge bonus for us. The owner was super responsive and helpful. We had a great time and plan to go back whenever we can! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything and More

Chaz went above and beyond to make sure our two families “adults and kids” had everything anyone would need to enjoy and unwind for a weekend of fun on the river and at home. If anything we over packed because Chaz had all of the necessities covered inside and out. There was plenty of yard games, fire wood, kayaks, tubes, paddle boards, bikes, and the golf carts for transport. I had a really hard time leaving the hammock at night while staring up at the gorgeous night sky and stars by the fire. The Jon boat rental was perfect for getting up and down the river and the community park was beautiful and close to the rental. He was always accommodating and gave us the best suggestions on places to see and what to do while on the river. We will 100% be back to stay next time we visit Rainbow river. There is no other place we would rather stay. Thanks for an unforgettable weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chaz thought of everything!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & communication with the property owner, Chaz, was top notch! The property is well kept & a quick golf cart ride to Rainbow Springs. We were able to enjoy ever moment of our stay because Chaz has thought of everything that could possibly be wanted & needed, down to the smallest of details. Now last but certainly not least, I have to rave on the John boat named Jenny. She is just the right size for maneuvering the river. With just a little gas, she provided an easy & carefree day of fun on the water for our family of 4. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022