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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In Citrus County, Florida, Rivers Edge Retreat offers a serene retreat with endless outdoor activities. Enjoy swimming with manatees or kayaking on the Withlacoochie River from the comfort of your own private dock. Grill up a catch on the gas grill and dine under starry skies while listening to nature's serenade around the fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Rules

If bringing a pet you must clean up after them. A poop scoop is provided. If the yard is left dirty you will be charged extra.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings of friends allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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About the area

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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Johnson Pond Trailhead - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Rainbow River - 22 min drive - 23.1 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 24 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 26 min drive - 31.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sparrow's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swampy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stumpknockers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Johnson Pond Trailhead and within 6 miles (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 miles (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George J.

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

Fun , cozy and convenient

Was everything just as described. Was easy to get anywhere and plenty to do right at the house. Glad we stayed and would again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home in a lovely location! Kayaks and canoe were fun for our family to explore the river and fish! Our pups also enjoyed the fenced yard. Donna was an excellent host and provided great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Karla C.

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

Family getaway

We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

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 traveller

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

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

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

Marilyn O.

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

River House Memories

This house was everything advertised and more. The location on the little river with spottings of otter, turtle, fish, Ibis and owls, was perfect. The neighborhood was very quiet, the screened in room with lights and fan was a great hangout for morning coffee as was the fire pit for evening campfires. We made great use of all 3 kayaks and the canoe as well as the bikes. The house is well supplied with upgraded bedding and towels, a very well equipped kitchen and lovely furnishings and decor. We stayed for 4 weeks and our children and grandchildren visited us from their nearby homes or we met them at launches and trailheads for kayaking and biking. They loved catching lizards, fishing from the decks and playing the Barbie and Humbug games Donna provided. Great location! We were at 3 different kayak launches within 20 minutes, and the Gulf within 25 minutes. Would love to go back and repeat the whole experience again!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. It was nice and quiet. We had a wonderful family trip and plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn G.

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

Great stay and experience!

We loved our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

River Family Vacation

Amenities were well maintained. Neighborhood is quiet. It’s on the rive branch. It’s awesome. Plan to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Peaceful Getaway

My husband and I wanted a quiet, peaceful atmosphere where we could bring our two dogs and just experience nature. The yard was fenced so we felt comfortable letting the dogs out and being able to go out your back door and kayak down the river was wonderful! It was close enough to local places to eat and to Rainbow River State Park. Overall, very nice stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNDI H.

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

Relaxing visit on the River

Stayed for a short 3 day visit but wish we could have stayedstlonger
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marsha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Vacation Rental

The house was very clean and fully equipped in the kitchen. The only thing that was needed was a good can opener.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

River Getaway

The River house was a perfect getaway for us on spring break! We used the house as our home base for exploring Florida’s Nature’s coast including the many state parks that are only a short drive from the house, including the Gulf. We were able to explore springs, find manatees, and use the house’s wonderful amenities like the kayaks, and amazing sitting areas overlooking the river. The host has thought of everything and has set up a very cozy atmosphere with plenty of seating allowing for our small family to have some space and enjoy the sounds and sites of the river while reading, birding, and just relaxing. We were thrilled with the variety of wildlife the river has to offer- including pileated woodpeckers,, turkeys, turtles, fish, and many other bird species. The house was stocked with basic cooking equipment essentials for cooking family meals, and we were able to eat around the beautiful table each night- which when you have teenagers- you know what a gift that is. The beds were comfy, and the entire house was clean. The host was very responsive, though to be honest, we didn’t need much besides confirming the check in time, and to let her know we arrived and all was well with the house. You really should check out the River house if you are looking for a quiet place on the river, that you can be low key and relaxed at, and use it as a jumping off point to explore the Natural Coast. You couldn’t ask for a better host!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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