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

10.0 (183 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 Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Internet, 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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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Note from host: Smoking is prohibited in and outside of property
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

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
Event Policy
No events allowed;max 12 on property at any one time.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking is prohibited in and outside of property

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

Darrin G.
Aug 16, 2025 04:56:53 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We absolutely loved our stay! The property is beautiful and peaceful, with the dock being our favorite spot. The hammock swings right over the water were pure relaxation—we could have sat there for hours just listening to the river and watching the wildlife. Every day felt like a nature show, with fish, birds, otters, and turtles passing by. The home was clean, comfortable, and perfectly set up for enjoying the river. We can’t wait to come back!
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