Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat
About this house rental
Located in Dunnellon, this attractive house for $570 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Peaceful, pet-free family getaway on the crystal-clear Rainbow River. Nestled in nature, sip coffee under a canopy of trees and enjoy the tranquil water views. Watch the wildlife from our spacious deck, waterfront dock or 3 covered porches. Kids will leave their phones behind with abundant outdoor activities including tubing, paddling, fishing, snorkeling, and more. ~2,700k sq ft home recently renovated to ensure utmost comfort and convenience for our guests. Ideal location on a quiet part of the river, near the confluence of Rainbow/Withlacoochee rivers and overlooking a preserve. Short walk or bike to the Dunnellon trail and local restaurants. Publix and Walmart 5 min drive. At night enjoy a bottle of wine at the fire pit on an open deck overlooking the river while grilling out or sharing a meal from our full-service kitchen. Alternatively, take advantage of the great location close to town center by walking or biking to local bar/restaurants. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and window treatments. Bedroom breakdown: Master - 1 king bed w/private bath 2nd bedroom - 2 twin beds. Shares guest bath with 3rd bedroom 3rd bedroom - 1 king bed. Shares guest bath with 2nd bedroom "Quad room" - separate room great for kids. Includes 2 trundle beds with total of 4 twin mattresses. Also has a private full bath. This room is only available for reservations with 7 or more guests. Special charges apply $10 pp per night 7+). Fully equipped kitchen includes brand new high end appliances (Fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, separate beverage fridge, toaster, coffee maker (Kuerig and drip). Cooks will be right at home in our kitchen - plenty of baking dishes, flatware, serving ware, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and utensils. We have a few basic condiments and spices available. During the day snorkel, float, canoe or kayak down the Rainbow river and drop off at the house. ~4.5 hour float from K.P. Hole; 3 hour float from Rainbow River State park. Or 45 minute float from Blue Run. For boating, rent a pontoon or jon boat from Blue Gator nearby and head to the Withlacoochee River for nature watching or bass fishing. For exercise, walk, jog, or bike to the nearby Dunnellon trail at Blue Run park, 1/2 mile walk away. 4 bikes are available to our guests. If you want to mix in some saltwater, we are a 30 minute drive to Yankeetown or Crystal River where we can connect you with boat captain to take you scalloping, fishing or swimming with the manatees. You can also enjoy quality time with the family with plenty of board games, DVDs, and streaming TV on Xfinity (Comcast) app via Roku. To preserve the tranquil atmosphere for our neighbors, no parties or events. Quiet hours 9:00pm-8:00am. Thank you for not smoking on the property. We have a pet-free home, thank you for understanding. A rental agreement is required and will be delivered to guest shortly after booking to acknowledge by e-mail.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Dunnellon, FL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(145 Reviews)
10.0
Wonderful stay w friends
10.0
We have done this trip 4 years and the last 2 have been at this property. It has not disappointed at all. Great accommodations clean comfortable and peaceful. I would recommend this place for anyone options are all there family adults and couples. Adventure is absolutely also an option fishing swimmers kayak and nightlife available. My wife and I put in kayaks at KP hole on the Rainbow river and did 3 hours float-paddle back to the dock at the property. Amazing. We will recommend and be back again.
5.0
Beautiful, superb!
5.0
From start to finish, our stay was fantastic. The home is well appointed with everything we could have possibly needed. I was stunned by all of the items provided (kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, towels, household items, and more)
We were conveniently located near shopping and activities, but it felt like we were staying on a secluded river. There were so many different areas of the home to enjoy our time. Our favorite was dinner on the patio overlooking the crystal blue waters of the river.
Communication throughout our stay was a breeze, and everyone was so friendly. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. We will definitely be back with the entire family!
5.0
The property was awesome and just as described in the listing. The owners were very responsive and great to work with. The house had many amenities to make our stay very comfortable. We had three families meet to enjoy time together. The River was beautiful and we had a great time fishing and spending time together. The young adults and kids enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards. Definitely going again.
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
This property was amazing! The river was absolutely beautiful. We saw otters, gators, and a owl right from the back deck! The kids loved the swing and played outside the entire time in the water! They had plenty of kayaks and a paddle board. The house was super clean. The owners went above and beyond to make sure our checkin was good and that we had everything we needed! Plenty of towels, supplies, and room for 9 people. We buildt a fire at night and the river was very clear. There is a Walmart and Publix about 5 minutes from the house to grab groceries. We ate at Swampys just a short 10 minute kayack trip from the house! We loved this place and had an amazing time. We did not want to leave. Cant wait to come back!
5.0
The river was refreshing. Went kayaking, bird, fish and turtle watching. Lay out of the house worked just fine. Will stay again
5.0
We come here every year for our annual Springs trip. This was our fourth year and it never disappoints. Such a beautiful house and location.
5.0
Nice, clean, spacious home. Nice deck in the back to hang out on. Down river from Swampys, so not as busy/noisy with tube traffic. Great, relaxing place to stay.
5.0
Peaceful spot on the Rainbow River just downstream from the hustle and bustle. So serene and beautiful. A quick paddle up to Swampy’s. Just across the water from the house is a little lagoon with the perfect swimming hole. Plenty of kayaks, floats and a paddle board are at the ready. We loved lounging in the hanging chairs too! House was well equipped with everything we needed. Beds are comfy. Thank you for a wonderful getaway!!
4.0
We enjoyed our time kayaking, tubing, hiking and relaxing. It was a nice break from our busy work lives. Host was great with communication. House was nice and comfortable. My only complaint is I feel the 4th bedroom should be included for that price. Overall we had a great time .
5.0
Perfect setting! House has all the amenities you could ask for including a perfect spot for entry/exit of the river. Clear and shallow at the dock makes for a refreshing dip in the cold river. Plenty of space in the house for adults and teens. Looking forward to our stay next summer as well.
5.0
The entire family loved staying at this beautiful location on the Rainbow River.
There's something for every age!
5.0
House is nice. Lots of porches and outdoor areas.
Beautiful place!
5.0
We feel so fortunate to even have access to this stunning property. The back yard on the springs is where we spend most of our time. We love that they provide bikes, kayaks, a river mat for the kids, tubes for tubing, a canoe, the chair swings on the deck is where we enjoy our morning coffee..the swing over the water is pretty cool too. They have everything you could possibly need to be comfortable. Our party of 8 had plenty of space to relax and sleep comfortably. See you again soon!
5.0
Great all around communication with owners. Well stocked with everything you could need for the river. Loved the bedrooms, kitchen, foosball table, kayaks and swing. Plenty of dishes, towels and toiletries. This was the perfect location for nature watching. Loved tubing the river to the house! We had an excellent stay and kids are already asking when we can come back! Thank you to Katie and Brock for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!
5.0
It was everything and more. The photos do not do it justice. All the toys are easy to access with the river right there. The house was big and It was perfect for 3 families. Thank you again for sharing your home.
5.0
Quiet neighborhood, Palm Waters is at the end of a dead end street. We appreciated the use of kayaks and tubes and especially loved sitting on the deck watching bird life.Perfect stay for two couples and location close to state & county parks for exploring and launching.
5.0
The property was wonderful and the view was exceptional! We all enjoyed time on the dock watching the beautiful wildlife and soaking in the perfect weather. The home is well appointed and has everything we needed for a fabulous vacation. The location is perfect…away from all of the hustle and bustle.
Our time on the water was the highlight!
5.0
Quiet neighborhood, Palm Waters is at the end of a dead end street. We appreciated the use of kayaks and tubes and especially loved sitting on the deck watching bird life.Perfect stay for two couples and location close to state & county parks for exploring and launching.
5.0
We loved this house! So much great wildlife watching. We made good use of the kayaks, tubes and bicycles. Put in upstream and take out at the cabin! Wonderful large deck space, dock and screened porches. Excellent host communication. We would definitely rent this space again.
5.0
Beautiful property! Amazing views and river access! Well appointed house and very responsive helpful hosts! Great stay!
5.0
This was the most amazing peaceful place I’ve ever been too. We enjoyed our little family time together and relaxed the river and nature was breathtaking and we really needed that time together. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home. I am hoping to return sometime soon.
5.0
A cozy beautiful property on the crystal waters of the Rainbow River, surrounded by nature and wild life, set on the quiet town of Dunnellon, Florida, such a wonderful place to live or visit. It is perfect for exploring, biking, kayaking, jump in the river, boat riding or just relaxing.
5.0
Our family had a great time relaxing and enjoying the water together. The kids spent many hours fishing. We all enjoyed kayaking. The house was perfect for our family. The quad room was great for little ones needing to go to bed early/naps because of the additional door to keep it extra quiet.
5.0
The house was truly spectacular! The location was perfect! We had such a relaxing time! The hosts were a breeze with communication! We appreciated special welcoming in the kitchen and overall we will for sure be back again!
5.0
What an amazing property!!! First off the layout it perfect! Three bedrooms with an additional bunk room AND bathroom for the kids (with a door you can shut for some peace and quiet!). Secondly, the property was SPOTLESS. We’ve have stayed in multiple rentals and this one was hands down the cleanest!
Now to the obvious….we loved the huge porches (3 of them) that overlooked the crystal clear river. There is a deck outside that we enjoyed coffee on each morning. The weather was cool so we had a fire in the outside fire pit for two days. Each night we spent hours relaxing by the warm flames.
The property included multiple kayaks enjoyed by both the adults and kids. We took a trip down the river to The Blue Gator and enjoyed lunch.
The day we left the property we started planning a return. Can’t wait to return!
5.0
We stayed at this property the last three years in January. It’s absolutely one of my favorite places to go. They have everything you need in the house to cook and clean so you don’t have to go out and there’s tons of activities from canoeing kayaking, and simply drinking coffee off the porch look at the water, nice little fire pit which helps you enjoy the weather considering we go in January. It’s usually a little cold outside other than that place is beautiful. Rainbow river is gorgeous in the morning. You can hear the sounds of Mother Nature. Give yourself a treat and check this place up.
5.0
Home lovely. View even better. Will be going back
5.0
Our family of mom, daughters and children stayed at this house for 3 nights in November. The house was very well laid out for a large group, including children and infants, with plenty of space for everyone.
The kitchen was large with everything you can possibly need to cook along with plenty of space to hang out and cook.
Two living rooms and plenty of back porches to enjoy the most spectaular, scenery imaginable. WHile the house itselft was truly wonderful, it was the outdoors that captivated us. Being right on the river watching the sun rise and listen to the call of the birds, the flow of the river and the sound of our kids laughing and having fun was magical! Plenty of kayaks and life vests, lots of outdoor seating space, including a nice firepit, which we enjoyed. The rope swing was the highlight of the kids trip, they couldn't get enough of it.
All in all, our family determined this was the type of vacation the kids would truly remember with fondness.
The owners were very responsive and a true pleasure to work with and rent from! Thanks for sharing your beautiful spot on the river with us.
5.0
Great place to spend time with family!
5.0
The house was well-stocked and beautiful. Just sitting and watching the Rainbow River pass by is Nirvana!
5.0
Close to a couple cool restaurants, easy tube run that ends at the house. Clean place, will be back. Thanks guys
5.0
This home is absolutely beautiful, with fantastic views of the Rainbow River! Katie & Brock are outstanding hosts & attended to our every need!
My 3 siblings & their spouses joined my husband & I for a short family vacation and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the accommodations!
Quiet, private and peaceful! ❤️
5.0
Easily one of the best vacations we’ve ever taken as a family! The home is lovely & situated on the breathtakingly beautiful Rainbow River. There are river views from nearly every room in the home. We kayaked and fished right from the dock, snorkeled, swam, the boys enjoyed the rope swing, and roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. Dinner was enjoyed each evening while overlooking the river in the air conditioned Florida room! We rented a boat for the day from The Blue Gator just upstream, and were able to tool up & down the river all day, stopping at the house for lunch! The whole trip was fabulous! The home was comfortable, clean, and the kitchen was well equipped.
5.0
We loved every minute! The house was perfect and has EVERYTHING. Anything and everything that made our stay so easy and enjoyable.
5.0
We had an absolute blast during our stay at Palm Waters. Everything was clean, the house was well stocked with all essentials and the view was spectacular. Will be booking again!
5.0
We loved this house. Perfect location, very clean and had everything we needed for a few days on the river. I appreciated the instructions and reminders left for us around the house. Owners were very responsive to my questions.
5.0
Something there for everyone, peace and quiet for my husband and I sitting on the dock watching the passing boats, floats and kayaking. Son and grands enjoying fishing, swinging kayaking on the river plus the gaming in their room when we wanted quiet time. Good food, good friends and wonder time had by all. This rental is so beautiful, clean and very well equipped. Would rate a 15 out of 10❣️😊❣️
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dunnellon?
The average price for a rental in Dunnellon is $253 per night. This rental is $317 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat . 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 Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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