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Bass Fishing, Kayaking or just Relaxing From Your Own Private Home & Boat Dock

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Nestled in Citrus County, this Dunnellon retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Enjoy a day on the Withlacoochee River, accessible from your own boat dock, or explore nearby Lake Rousseau and Rainbow River for unparalleled fishing opportunities. Unwind in the spacious living room with hardwood floors and beautiful wood panel Florida room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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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.

Bass Fishing, Kayaking or just Relaxing From Your Own Private Home & Boat Dock

Come to Dunnellon in Citrus County and enjoy fishing or Kayaking the scenic Withlacoochee River with its majestic lives oaks, Spanish moss and Cypress trees. The natural setting and wildlife of this lazy river is ideal for fishing, kayaking and relaxing with the slow pace life style. The Rainbow River is accessible by water from your own boat dock. Also, a few miles down river is famous Lake Rousseau, the 'Bass Fishing Capital'. The combination of these two great rivers and Lake Rousseau provide unlimited opportunities. Enjoy: fishing, boating, kayaking, picnicking, tubing, snorkeling, swimming, and the making of some great memories.

You will feel the old Florida charm in this newly remodeled 3/2 home with tin roof. Wait until you see the large kitchen with new maple cabinets, tile floor, and beautiful granite counter tops. Kitchen has dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker and range.

The spacious living room features hardwood floors and beautiful wood panel Florida room with french doors, and a smart TV. This room has a nice view of the backyard and river. It provides a wonderful space to entertain or just relax.

The second bedroom has a queen size bed. The third bedroom has two twin beds. Guest bathroom has a large tile shower, bench seat and a handrail. The 60' granite vanity top provides plenty of space for all of your personal belongings.

The Master Suite has hardwood floors, a queen size bed and a half wall loft that overlooks the master suite. This upscale master suite has it all. A cherry mantle over a wood burning fireplace and smart tv, blue-ray DVD, 5 disk CD player with Sony surround sound. All of this in combination with the private bathroom which features a large mirrored granite top vanity, rain shower and whirlpool Jacuzzi tub. The bay window showcases the courtyard and view of the river. The blend of cherrywood is exquisitely done and enhances this relaxing spacious master suite. There is also a stackable washer and dryer. A screen porch with two ceiling fans offers a relaxing outdoor environment. Wifi is provided.

Old Florida stone columns outline the large open air carport. The walkway wraps around to the backyard which has a stone pavers courtyard complete with a wood burning fire pit and charcoal grill. The stone paver walkway weaves its way to the boat dock. The courtyard is perfect for a BBQ cookout, entertaining guests or just relaxing and watching the river flow by.

The boat ramp is just around the corner and the dock even has a fish cleaning table. So bring your boat, or rent one from the 'Blue Gator' and come on down to enjoy Florida's most outstanding bass fishing.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small pets. $100 fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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
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 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

Property is also known as

Bass Fishing Relaxing From Your Own Private Home Boat Dock

About the area

Map
Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Rainbow River - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Juliette Falls Golf - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 30 min drive - 28.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sparrow's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Gator of Dunnellon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant & Pie - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass Fishing, Kayaking or just Relaxing From Your Own Private Home & Boat Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Bass Fishing, Kayaking or just Relaxing From Your Own Private Home & Boat Dock ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass Fishing, Kayaking or just Relaxing From Your Own Private Home & Boat Dock ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bass Fishing, Kayaking or just Relaxing From Your Own Private Home & Boat Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rousseau and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Rainbow River. Blue Run of Dunnellon Park and Rainbow Springs State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Bass Fishing, Kayaking or just Relaxing From Your Own Private Home & Boat Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay. Close proximity to local attractions. Our family of four (and pup) loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

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

Very comfortable

The fishing was not so great. There was a lot of Lily pads and the boats were in the way other than that. It was a very relaxing comfortable place period I would definitely stay here again. The owner is very nice.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE E.

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

Beautiful house and amazing backyard 😀

Great place , very relaxing , can’t wait to go back 😎

10/10 Excellent

Thelisa B.

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

Amazing weekend getaway

This is a great place to relax and unwind. Love the view. Really enjoyed time with friends. I will definitely try to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Family Getaway

We had an amazing time with the family and fur babies. The house was better than the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Beautiful Place

Awesome location with plenty of things to do. Rented a pontoon boat from local business and enjoyed 2 days on the rivers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon K.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We had a lovely couple of days. The view is amazing as well as the wildlife. Older place but had some nice upgrade such as the master bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

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

Absolutely amazing

The house is beautiful and the view is amazing! Rudy was easy to reach with questions. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Great home!

Very nice home right on the river. Well appointed, exactly as described. River is beautiful, rented a boat from the Blue Gator and kept it at the house dock, very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

River House

Just got home from a long weekend at the River House. Had a great time and house did not disappoint. Great location! Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy watching the Withlacoochee River flow by. Worked out great with a dock for the boat and for the kids to fish on all day. Rudy made it nice and easy. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Can’t wait to come back!

Everything was wonderful. Spacious and comfortable. The view of the river was beautiful and the sunsets were gorgeous. This was our third time renting this property and we are already planning our next trip. Love it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bellmont,Tommy S.

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

Beautiful Nature Experience

My husband and I stayed 12 days at Rudy's River House and had a wonderful time. The house is spacious furnished and supplied great. The scenery is beautiful and there is lots of water foul. The resident Sandhill Cranes were a daily visitor. All in all it is a great place with a great host.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marchanda V.

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

2nd Stay home away from home

This was our second time staying with Rudy. 2 years apart. The house had everything you could possibly need. The beds were comfortable, better than a hotel 😂. The tub was amazing after being on the water all day.. The nature was incredible too. I hope to be able to spend another week there in another 2 years. Thank you Rudy!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth R.

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

Immaculate River Front Home

This property is so beautiful -like a Florida post card, right on the river, with a spacious lawn, fire-pit and dock. The interior is spotless, offering every comfort and amenity, 3 big screen tvs - 2 with theatre seating. Carport made loading and unloading very convenient. The main bedroom has a great mattress, we slept so well. Quiet, safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Wonderful!

This is a beautiful home with everything you need. Sleep well in one of the comfortable beds. Wake up with a river view and a cup of coffee on the backyard swing. Cook a meal in the fully stocked kitchen or go out to eat in nearby Dunnellon. Wrap up your day with a fire in the firepit or the fireplace (firewood was supplied by the host), or just relax in the spacious Florida room with lots of comfortable seating. There is lots of space in this home, lots of places to sit, lovely views, abundant wildlife...and it's close enough to town to just run out and get what you're missing. Rudy was very easy to communicate with and accommodated all of our needs. Thanks, Rudy!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

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

Beautiful View

We absolutely loved our stay at the River House. The view of the River is just beautiful. It was so relaxing and peaceful. We spent most of our time either sitting on the back porch watching the water go by or fishing on the dock. We were able to catch a couple bass too. The neighborhood is very quiet. We brought our bikes and road around the neighborhood. I accidently left my glasses behind when we left to go home and the owner let me know immediately. He was a pleasure to talk to and very helpful in getting them back to me. The home is equipped with everything that you would need for a lovely stay. It was the getaway that we needed. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

R & R

Husband and I needed a low key, relaxing vacay and that’s exactly what we had! The home was comfortable and clean. The furnishings, including the master bed, was particularly comfortable. Each morning began with visits from sandhill cranes and coffee in the backyard watching the river. We brought our pontoon boat and was pleased to have the launch very close and the private dock to tie up to all week. Although we did bring fishing equipment, we didn’t use it all. Instead, we just cruised for hours enjoying the birdwatching and relaxing. Definitely a favorite VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Quality Family Time

This rental is on a large lot, beautifully landscaped with a circular driveway providing ample room for a boat trailer and several cars. There are two different common areas and a sitting room off of the master bedroom that allow guests to engage in different activities. We enjoyed playing chess, cards, board games, and completed a jig saw puzzle - all provided by our host. We conveniently moored our boat on the private dock, cast out fishing lines, grilled and enjoyed watching the birds from the back porch swing. The host responded quickly to all messages and provided all the essentials we needed for a relaxing stay. Absolutely recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene B.

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

What a wonderful stay!

This house was WELL stocked with everything you would need. Very clean and well designed for family living. We love looking at all the memorabilia. Nice trip down memory lane. Fishing off the dock was fun, although they were not biting my dough balls, must get better bait next time. Easy Kayak launch and parking for a rented motor boat from Blue Gators, up the river. Loved listening to and watching all the wild life. Beautiful sunsets too! What a wonderful Vacation home, so peaceful and close to everything. We highly recommend this home, and hopefully will return again! AAA++++ ALL the Way
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy R.

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

The River House

Wonderful location right on the Withlacoochie River. A lot of wildlife to see and could kayak right from the shore. Boat dock within a block. A big property big enough for a family football game on Thanksgiving day!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Relaxing getaway

We enjoyed hanging out with the family by the fire pit and watching the sunset on the river. Lots to do nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H., United Kingdom

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

Beautiful location

The property is clean, very well equipped and in a quiet and beautiful location. Situated on the Withlacochee river (great for boating/nature) and close to the Rainbow river(perfect for swimming, tubing and kayaking) there are some great restaurants nearby and lots of activities for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie K.

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

Old Florida Beauty

Rudy, our charming southern man, was extremely responsive to my questions and such an attentive host. The property had this amazing view of old untouched Florida. The peaceful dock view had the calmest morning water and gentle afternoon currents decorated with water boards and lily pads. Was such a recharging stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022