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Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

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Large deck with room to relax or enjoy outdoor meals
Open design kitchen with plenty of prep space; bar and wine fridge
Beautiful, well equipped kitchen
Bar height dinette table and views of the open kitchen and family room
Family room with foozball table and flat screen TV

Overview of Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Dunnellon, FL
  • Popular LocationRainbow River1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRainbow Springs State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationK.P. Hole County Park9 min drive
  • AirportOcala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 "Quad"

4 Single Beds

King guest

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

"Quad" Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat

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.

Property manager

Brock and Katie Guice
Premier Host
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adults are responsible for the safety of kids

Events

No events allowed
Max 12 on property at any one time.

Pets

No pets allowed
We are firm on this.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is prohibited in and outside of property
10 ppl max, 4 cars max
Please maintain a smoke free, quiet and peaceful setting outside, especially when neighbors are visible. Stay on our property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: Max 12 on property at any one time.
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

About the area

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rainbow Springs State Park and Three Sisters Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquatic Wilderness Adventures and Petting Zoo Ocala. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 1 min walk
  • Aquatic Wilderness Adventures - 8 min walk
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 3 min drive
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 9 min drive
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Boulevard Bistro - 8 min drive
  • Swampy's - 9 min walk
  • Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - 3 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Find Your Calm - Palm Waters Riverhouse Retreat located?

This family-friendly Dunnellon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Rainbow River and Aquatic Wilderness Adventures. Rainbow Springs State Park and Lake Rousseau are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Lovely property in a stunning location
Firstly, the photos do not do this property justice. The house is located in a quiet cul-de-sac a few streets from the main road, but just a few minutes drive from supermarket, gas station and food outlets, and also the historic centre of town. It is on the bank of the Rainbow River at a spot where it widens, giving the impression of a lake. Every day we watched fish, water birds and even an otter from the deck. We used the house canoes and cycles. The river was perfect for us novice boaters! The house was very clean and tidy, and well equipped. There is a breakfast room where you can eat and watch the river just yards away. There are plenty of outdoor activities to do in this area, and Crystal River is worth a visit (20 minutes). There is a local housekeeper who met us there and we had good communication with the owners. We had no problems with the refunding of our security deposit either. This property was pretty much perfect for our trip, and not only would I stay there again, I would live there if I could - it was just that good. I highly recommend this property for a quiet or active stay - and there is loads of room for a big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome river house
The house is great! Has everything you need, plenty of space for everyone. We loved the kayaks, floats, hammock, and rope swing. The swimming hole was great, kids had a blast jumping off the dock! We kayaked and biked to Swampys, the food was good, it was great fun. We hope to make this an annual trip
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Place
We really enjoyed our stay at this magical piece of property. Our four kids very much appreciated the swing, paddle board and kayaks. Kids loved the quad room for sleeping, hanging out, and gaming. Beds were comfortable. The river is such an experience that we will treasure forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family home
We had a wonderful week in this lovely home on the Rainbow River. The house is wonderfully equipped both inside and out, from kitchen gear to kayaks. There were seven adults - me, my brother & his wife, my daughter & her husband, and my son & his wife - and it was super comfortable for all. There's plenty to do in the area if you love the outdoors. We biked, kayaked, swam, tubed, walked, and enjoyed dinners around the great big table overlooking the Rainbow River.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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We had an amazing time beautiful home and sceneries
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brock and Katie Guice

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We are a married couple living in Tampa, Fl with two great kids. We have been visiting Dunnellon for 20 years as a wonderful getaway. When the place we consistently rented was sold, we decided to purchase place of our own. It took us 5 years to find the perfect spot on the Rainbow, but we finally took the plunge and formed Palm Waters LLC to incorporate the property. This home is planned out with guests in mind - we've learned a lot based on our many previous experiences renting from others and wanted to make this a very comfortable and memorable vacation spot for all. Your experience at our property will be outstanding!

Why they chose this property

Located on a gorgeous and quiet spot on the Rainbow river. Directly across the river is a preserve and publicly accessible bike/walking trails. Blue Run trailhead is within walking/biking distance and makes for a lovely ride through nature. Enjoy the best of Dunnellon as we're in walking/biking distance to a quaint downtown area with donut shop, Swampy's, Purple Sage café, a Bingo hall, other restaurants and antique shops. 5 min drive to Publix and Wal-mart.

What makes this property unique

Palm Waters is roughly half way between two riverfront restaurants/bars (Swampy's and Blue Gator) which makes for a fun destination for paddling or boating. We're located downriver from the Blue Run take out point so we do not have heavy tubing traffic.

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