Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat | House in Dunnellon

10.0 (185 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Dunnellon House | Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

4 Bedroom House in Dunnellon

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 Smart TV.
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.

Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat is located in Dunnellon. Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Air Conditioner, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Air Conditioner, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Dunnellon has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Dunnellon, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Entertainment
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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: adults are responsible for the safety of kids
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: max 12 on property at any one time. onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Evan H.
Sep 12, 2025 05:07:31 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This place was awesome! We all had a blast. Huge bass early in the morning as soon as the sun starts to come up areount 7a.m. also bug bowfin. Ducks wait at the dock to be fed some bread and showed up every day very friendle. Let us hand feed them. The best house ive rented on this river and ive rented many!
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