The Lakeside River House provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 586 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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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.
The Lakeside River House
Enjoy free use of my canoes and kayaks!!
The house is located right on Lake Rousseau. This lake is approximately 12 miles long and averages 1 to 1.5 miles wide. The Withlacoochee River runs through Lake Rousseau and helps create what the older locals call the Back Country. The river is marked with red and green channel markers. It is very important to stay between the markers because the lake is full of cypress stumps, but the stumps create great fish habits and predator hideouts. The lake and river system connects to the Rainbow River which is a 7 mile long river with crystal clear water. It is a very popular river for the tubers. Of course, you can enjoy the entire water system right from your dock or from the floating kayak dock. Bring your boat and paddle craft! You are also welcome to carefully use, at your own risk, the 2 canoes and 2 kayaks that are available during your stay. This is an ideal getaway from the city and the noise. The house has a cozy and warm feeling to it and your stay there will be very relaxing. There is cable TV, WiFi, stereo and a smart TV in case you would like to access Netflix, etc. There are also board games and cards available.
This house in the country is located right in the middle of two towns. To the east 8 miles, is Dunnellon, which is well known for its leisurely ride down the Rainbow River, and down south about 11 miles, there is the Crystal River, known for its Gulf of Mexico fishing, scalloping, a golf course, and numerous fresh water springs. It is also popular for the manatee watching. People come from all over the world to observe them.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchenette
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Netflix
Smart TV with cable channels
Stereo
Streaming services
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking outside only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please don't leave dirty dishes.
Leave the AC units at 80
You don't have to strip beds but my cleaners would love you if you did.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Enjoy the house and the lake but remember the good sense God gave you.
CAUTION: The lake has alligators so we must say NO SWIMMING for your safety.
No loud parties because the neighborhood residents are mostly retired and I won't allow them to be subjected to obnoxious people. It's respect.
Again NO SWIMMING. Alligators can be present. Also, slightly submerged stumps can really hurt you. Believe me.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Caution!! The lake has alligators.
Events
No events allowed
I love my neighbors and they love me. Respect
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: I love my neighbors and they love me. Respect
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Citrus Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainbow Springs State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hunting nearby. Visit our Citrus Springs travel guide
What time is check-in at The Lakeside River House?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lakeside River House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Lakeside River House located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rousseau and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rainbow River and Blue Run of Dunnellon Park. Rainbow Springs State Park and El Diablo Golf & Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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The Lakeside River House Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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This is such a quaint property. It is located directly on a lake with local wildlife keeping you company, as you enjoy the breathtaking sunsets.
The cabin had everything we needed to cook our meals and enjoy the scenery offered here. There are also many local restaurants to visit, if-cooking isn’t your style. The location is perfect and you can visit the different rivers and springs nearby. The host, Will, made the whole process to rent easy and stress free. His quick response to any question was appreciated! You will not be dissappointed with your stay at this unique property. We will definitely visit again.
The minute we walked into the lakehouse we immediately felt right at home. The house is so cozy and inviting and the large windows looking out at the lake was beautiful. We made a hearty breakfast and sat out on the dock and admired the view, spectacular! My husband enjoyed fishing and even caught a few. There are kayaks and canoes available for use. We enjoyed ourselves so much we booked another date next month while we were still there. The owner Will is wonderful and we had no problems communicating with him. I hate to give the lakehouse such a good review because now it might be harder for us to visit again as people may want to check it out! LOL
After a tornado destroyed parts of our neighborhood in March, the pandemic, quarantines, virtual school, and finally a Christmas Day bombing a couple of miles from our Nashville home, relaxing by this mesmerizing lake for a week was exactly what we needed to recover and bid farewell to 2020. The cabin is delightfully cozy, with everything we needed for the week. My favorite room was the glass enclosed den/sunroom facing the lake, where I curled up with a book on the chaise lounge and where our six year old ran to every morning to enjoy the sunrise and some bird watching.
The large yard was perfect for the kids to run and play freely, especially coming from a house in the city. We enjoyed morning coffee and evening meals and cocktails on the quiet dock. The lake is absolutely beautiful, and my family thoroughly enjoyed using the kayaks and fishing in it, every single day. The kids were delighted to catch several fish!
We ordered grocery delivery from Publix on our drive in, so we were able to have a fully stocked kitchen before breakfast the next morning. The pantry was already stocked with essentials like spices and oil when we arrived. The town of Dunnellon was less than a ten minute drive for anything we needed. We mostly cooked, but did order takeout from nearby Gyros King one night and it was great! We did a couple of excursions to Crystal River to see the manatees and Rainbow Springs State Park, both within a thirty minute drive.
The weather was sunny and 70's every day, making this location such a fabulous destination for those escaping the winter.
We could not be more appreciative to the owner for sharing this wonderful property with us, helping give us a renewed sense of hope as we welcomed in the new year.
We had a lovely stay in this small cabin. The home was clean and had everything you’d need. The kids really enjoyed fishing off the back deck and using the canoes provided. The location was perfect - close to Rainbow Springs tubing/swimming. My son is already planning our next visit. The owner was also extremely helpful with area info.
We loved staying at Will's house this past week. The lake was beautiful and we made friends with a little alligator we named Ally. She was up waiting for us every morning. Will was very attentive with every questions I had and made the renting process very easy. We will hopefully be back next year!
This house was perfect, very clean and stocked with supplies! Will the owner made some great suggestions for dinner and answered all my questions. We are looking forward to visiting again in the future!
This is home is on a beautiful piece of property right on the lake with a spacious deck. The yard is well cared for. The covered front seating area with several grills was a great place to escape from the afternoon rain. The kitchen is very small and there isn’t an actual oven but the refrigerator was large and cold. Will the owner was extremely helpful and responsive. The location is an easy drive to the restaurants and shops in Dunnellon.
Cathy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrew K.
9 Mar 2019
Gteat
It was the perfect size and was a quiet, relaxing stay.... Very well stocked... Thanks
Andrew K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherry W.
20 Feb 2019
Wonderful relaxing place
This house was well stocked, had comfortable beds, and was very clean. The owner made sure to let us know he was available for questions and addressing issues but there were none. Lack of a dishwasher was the only "make-do" we identified, but this was absolutely worth it for the view and wonderful outdoor spaces. Wifi and phone signal were excellent. The sunroom at the back provided additional space to relax in so that my family of five (all teenagers) never felt overcrowded. We would definitely stay here again.