Cozy Waterfront Home w\/ Dock & Kayaks! Less than 20 min from Rainbow Springs!
About this house rental
This charming two bedroom, two bath home has been completely remodeled and is comfortably furnished. You will feel the subtle nod to nature throughout with the colors & textures found within the home. The modernized kitchen opens to the Family Room with its picturesque views of the River. Every corner of this home has been prepared for your comfort and relaxation. Whether you're kicking back in the living room enjoying a movie on the large screen TV or sitting in the family room with a good book or playing a game, you will undoubtedly find yourself unwinding and relaxing in our home. The house will comfortably sleep six, with the sleeper sofa in the Family Room. Each room has been prepared with comfortable mattresses and cozy bedding. The master en suite has a large screen TV to entertain you if your adventures from the day left you wanting to crawl in bed and close out the day. Although free WiFi is included, this home provides a much needed retreat. Feel free to ‘check out’ when you check-in. We have provided some classic games, a few puzzles and most importantly given you spaces to enjoy the outdoors. The back porch is fully screened and a lovely place to escape anytime of the year. The fire pit area is a special place to make memories with family and friends. Or hang up our provided hammock & just take a nap. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or your evening glass of wine on the dock, as the River flows along. Cypress trees and Florida Maple trees line the river and unfold beautiful colors through the fall season. The view from the dock is a state preserve & continues to surprise us with sights & sounds of nature throughout the year. We have seen hawks, woodpeckers, owls, deer, wild boar and the occasional gator across the river on the bank. We also provide the use of our kayaks, paddles & life preservers that can be launched directly from our dock. **WE DO NOT ALLOW PETS** **THIS IS A NO SMOKING/VAPING HOME & PROPERTY** We are less than 20 minutes from Rainbow Springs & 30 minutes from Crystal River. It is only a short 30 minute drive to the World Equestrian Center and 40 minutes to the HITS Post Time Farm. There are many State and local parks in the area, Including the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway trail and the K.P. Hole State Park which is 15 minutes away. There are also number of off road vehicle trails within the area, including Hard Rock Ocala to the North and the Citrus Wildlife Management Area to the South. Both less than an hour away. There is a Nest Doorbell located at the front door, facing the driveway. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our property.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Hernando, FL
House in Hernando, FL
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(79 Reviews)
5.0
The River Retreat is beautiful and relaxing. There are high end kitchen appliances that make cooking (reheating:) a breeze. There are cozy pillows and throws on the comfy furniture. We really appreciated the WiFi and connectivity of the TV.
The views are lovely and the surroundings are quiet. We spent time quality time on the deck overlooking the river.
Everything was provided for our stay and any question we had was answered right away.
The location is so convenient to good shopping and dining as well as fishing, biking (Withlacoochee) and kayaking. We love the area.
We loved our time at River Retreat and our hosts. We can’t wait to return.
5.0
We enjoyed the stay at the river house very much. The owners were very attentive. Pretty chilly weather so we did not get to really enjoy the river activities but hope to on another stay!
5.0
Nice house inside the house Everything is perfect. We don’t missing nothing. Only what my wife complain she’s missing cappuccino and espresso and small coffee cup but you know woman is woman thank you so much again.
5.0
Everything about this property exceeded our expectations. We walked in and immediately felt at peace. The home is so beautifully decorated and well appointed. Beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked and the home had plenty of room to spread out and relax. The outdoor space was lovely - overlooking the river. We really cannot wait to come again. Thank you!
5.0
One of the finest properties I’ve ever stayed in. Really, no detail left to chance and none of us wanted to leave. Super comfortable beds, ample lounging space, beautiful dock. We’ll be back!
5.0
Thank you for providing a perfect home for us to stay at for our summer vacation.
The home was perfect. Its very refreshing to have a vrbo that matches the images and is so fresh and clean.
This home should be the standard of rentals. Then one would never have to worry if what they are renting is what they thought they were renting.
Rainbow river is breathtaking and just a hop down the road. The town is up and coming & lots of modern up to date food stores.
We enjoyed the complete peace and serenity of the property.
Thank you!
-Dzama’s
5.0
The worst thing about this property was leaving it. I am so sad that I could not stay longer to fully enjoy all of its offerings. If you are going to be in the region and you love nature and the outdoors book this property now. You will not regret it. Quiet, clean, comfy everything, spacious, great decor, functional layout, nice amenities, amazing back porch and a great river view. Lots of hiking, biking, kayaking, and tubing in the area and close enough to town to get food if you don't want to cook. What an amazing surprise for our family. We all loved it and we will hopefully be back again.
5.0
We loved this place! House with immaculate. Best equipped kitchen I have ever had in a rental. Property was lovely. The deck was amazing to watch the river and wildlife. We used the kayaks to explore the Withlacoochee. Tubed Rainbows Springs. Great-get away weekend.
5.0
This was the perfect river retreat for a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation. We had planned it as a base camp for exploring the central Florida springs, but it was so perfect that we spent the majority of our time on the property and on the Withlacoochee River. The house is beautifully and tastefully decorated, comfortable and well equipped, everything high end and brand new. Our hosts had thought of everything. They even provided Kayaks with which we spent many peaceful hours on the river. Another highlight for us were the sunrises and morning coffee off the deck/pier, overlooking the perfectly still water, reflecting every crisp detail and vibrant hue of the surrounding forest. Heaven!
5.0
This is a beautiful, spacious and clean home located on the Withlachoochee River. The home has been tastefully remodeled and the owners took great care to equip the home with everything a guest would want to relax and enjoy the river setting.
You can enjoy reading a good book laying in the outdoor hammock, go fishing from the dock, make s’mores by a night fire, enjoy a glass of wine or coffee while observing the natural beauty of the nature preserve across the river, or take the kayaks out for a peaceful paddle down the calm Withlachoochee River.
In addition, the home is close to Rainbow River. Rainbow River is a must see for anyone visiting this area. The naturally spring fed river is crystal clear and breathtaking. You can go tubing down the Rainbow River from Rainbow Springs State Park or kayak the river from KP Hole Park or kayak from the Rainbow Springs State Park. KP Hole Park can be difficult to get parking if you are not there early.
The kayaks can be slightly difficult to launch off the dock, but luckily I had two strong men to help get the kayaks in the water. All and all, a great location for a peaceful getaway on the river. I highly recommend this location and I would stay here again with my family.
5.0
My family had such a great time relaxing by the river. We fished off the dock and caught plenty of Blue Gill. Such a quiet and peaceful place.
5.0
This was our third stay at "The River House" and we love it more each time! The amenities are great. The house has everything we need, plus more. The house is so clean and spacious. Hosts are super attentive and accomodating. We can't wait to return!
5.0
This was our 3rd time staying here and we've already booked it for next year. It's so relaxing and the home has everything to make it comfortable.... our home away from home ❤️.... fishing, kayaking and relaxing
5.0
Communication with Adam & Jennifer was great - they promptly replied to our questions prior to arrival. Their home was spotless. We prepared all our meals in the well-appointed kitchen. On return from our daily adventures, we relaxed on the dock and fished a bunch (albeit without success). Check in/out was seamless. Next time we intend to use the kayaks as well.
5.0
Such a cute, very clean, peaceful, serine rental! We really enjoyed ourselves and definitely will be back!
5.0
The house is beautiful and they have anything you might need, from a full kitchen to phone chargers.
Would stay there again.
5.0
Were highly impressed with all aspects of this rental. First class job by the owners.
5.0
The house was immaculate and cozy. The porch and deck were amazing. We really enjoyed being surrounded by nature. We sat on the dock and relaxed and had great talks. The house is nicely appointed with everything you could ever need. Great spot. We paddled the Withlacoochee River, Crystal River, and Rainbow River! We would love to go back! Thank you to our hosts for thinking of everything!
5.0
Great experience overall. House is just as advertised, very modern and well stocked. Porch is perfection, nice place to unwind with even more of the comforts than home. Instructions and communication great. Would definitely come back and rent again!
5.0
We stayed at this property in the spring of 2022, and loved it so much we booked again in Dec. The property is so amazing! Quiet river can lull you to sleep. We saw a deer across the river, caught a few small fish, and just relaxed the week away. Adam and Jennifer have thought of everything and all the little details that make a trip great....and they are there if you need anything else. You won't go wrong with this immaculately clean, upgraded, comfortable home away from home.
5.0
We had a very pleasant stay for Thanksgiving weekend. The house has all confort you can possibly expect.
5.0
This property was absolutely amazing. Immaculately clean and had everything you could imagine being home away from home. Because we like being prepared, we usually travel with extra necessities such as toilet paper, dish soap, and paper towels. We didn’t have to use any of our stuff- this property had it all. Such a quaint, quiet getaway for our family before school starts back up. Tubing down Rainbow Springs, eating at local restaurants, and fishing off of the back deck were some of our favorites. Kayaks, fishing poles, tackle back, etc all included in this property. Highly recommend - you won’t be disappointed!!
5.0
My partner & best friend stayed at the retreat for a weekend paddle trip. The house was perfect, and exactly as pictures. Was super comfortable for the 3 of us with plenty of room for more if there were more 😀. Lovely serene location, super clean and cozy. Beds were very comfortable as was the whole house. Very tastefully decorated, couldn’t ask for more.
5.0
We stayed here for 3 nights. The property was absolutely gorgeous. The kitchen had everything you need for home cooked meals, the entertainment center was stocked with board games and there were even kayaks and fishing poles in the garage. The house itself was beautiful and the river out back was peaceful. The communication with the owners was a breeze and they promptly answered all questions we had. All in all it was a wonderful experience. We will definitely be returning!
5.0
This home is so beautiful! The decor is modern, comfortable and this house have everything you need to enjoy a vacation on the River. The kitchen contains everything you might need need, from wine glasses to a potato peeler. It was one of the most well equipped homes we have ever stayed in. The house has a wonderful screened in patio which is lovely to sit and enjoy the view. The bed is so comfortable that we asked for the brand name to purchase one for ourselves. The owners were super responsive and helped rescue us, whenever we asked. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and orderly the home is and how well organized the house was with labels explaining or advising necessary information. It was quiet, and very nice. We would love to return next year to relax and enjoy Dunellon and it’s rainbow River . A cautionary word to those wanting to go the the KP Hole or Rainbow River state park, these close down once capacity has been reached so arrive early! Thanks again for a fantastic trip!
5.0
River retreat
The homeowners have thought of everything. What a comfortable and relaxing stay. The home is clean and well appointed.
5.0
Home on the Withlacoochee River
Lovely house on the river in cooling shade of tall trees provides a very pleasant vacation place. The house is nicely renovated with thoughtful details. Kayaks availability is awesome. Morning coffee in the screened porch or on the dock is irresistible. Great location close to natural springs as well as Gulf of Mexico beaches. Nature preserve across the river offers observation of wildlife.
Highly recommended to anyone who seeks relaxation in a calm place close to natural beauty.
5.0
The Perfect Trip
My family and our friends loved getting away to the River Retreat. We were looking for a few day get away with our families where we could fish, kayak, grill out, and do nothing. This is exactly what we did. The house was clean and had every thing we needed. From the kayak to the small screw driver (for my sons remote control car) the owners had thought of everything. We can’t wait to go back.
5.0
Perfect vacation home
This was the most amazing vacation property we have ever stayed in. The home and property are even more beautiful in person than in the pictures. Everything was very clean and we had everything we needed. It’s very private but still close to lots of activities. We would definitely stay there again if we vacation in that area!
5.0
The River Retreat was peaceful and relaxing.
The home was welcoming — extremely clean, great kitchen for cooking meals, comfy sheets and pillows and many areas to sit. The dock was great for morning and the screened porch was perfect for cool evenings. We love it! Our goal was to relax and recharge.
5.0
Beautiful and peaceful!:)
10.0
Beautiful and peaceful!:)
5.0
5 stars
Beautiful and peaceful!:)
5.0
Charming and fun
The property was very nice and fun
5.0
Heaven for a Weekend
This was our first time renting on VRBO and we loved it! This home is perfectly cozy but has been so thoughtfully planned out that it makes your whole stay seem magical. From the cleanliness of the home, to the hammocks and kayaks, this rental makes you feel at home even when you're far away. Be sure to grab breakfast on the sun room and enjoy your coffee while listening to the wind rustle through the treetops, then take things over to the firepit at night and enjoy some smores with the kiddos. This rental is also in an amazingly beautiful part of town and is just far away from the city to be serene but close enough to still enjoy it when you want to. I promise you will not regret booking with this couple!
5.0
Absolutely beautiful house. Perfect location right on the Withlacoochee River. We fished, we kayaked, we played cornhole and we had a wonderful time. Very quiet neighborhood. We spent most of our time in the screened in porch or sitting on the dock. Saw some small alligators! Caught some little fish. The house had everything you needed and some! Even a sound machine and a mattress that felt like I was sleeping on a cloud! ❤ We were close to so many things to do. When we had a question, they responded right away! The house was beautifully decorated! We loved it and would definitely love to come back! Thank you for the use of your beautiful house!
5.0
Beautiful house and great memories on the Withlacoochee River!
Absolutely beautiful house. Perfect location right on the Withlacoochee River. We fished, we kayaked, we played cornhole and we had a wonderful time. Very quiet neighborhood. We spent most of our time in the screened in porch or sitting on the dock. Saw some small alligators! Caught some little fish. The house had everything you needed and some! Even a sound machine and a mattress that felt like I was sleeping on a cloud! ❤ We were close to so many things to do. When we had a question, they responded right away! The house was beautifully decorated! We loved it and would definitely love to come back! Thank you for the use of your beautiful house!
5.0
We just stayed for a couple of days to put us close to the Rainbow River, wish we had more time - the home is beautiful! The property breathtaking with the river out the back door! The Moffitts have thought of everything and provide alot of extras you don't usually get! Kitchen is ready so you're set if you want to cook! And if you don't your close to town! We had great time at Swampys!! And this house is beyond clean! You won't regret your decision - but you also won't want to leave!!
5.0
A Beautiful Property!
We just stayed for a couple of days to put us close to the Rainbow River, wish we had more time - the home is beautiful! The property breathtaking with the river out the back door! The Moffitts have thought of everything and provide alot of extras you don't usually get! Kitchen is ready so you're set if you want to cook! And if you don't your close to town! We had great time at Swampys!! And this house is beyond clean! You won't regret your decision - but you also won't want to leave!!
5.0
The property is so clean and nicely decorated. Very peaceful and enjoyed fishing off dock. Need to stay longer next time to enjoy more of area!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hernando?
The average price for a rental in Hernando is R 3,778 per night. This rental is R 206 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Waterfront Home w\/ Dock & Kayaks! Less than 20 min from Rainbow Springs!. 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 Cozy Waterfront Home w\/ Dock & Kayaks! Less than 20 min from Rainbow Springs! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cozy Waterfront Home w\/ Dock & Kayaks! Less than 20 min from Rainbow Springs!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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