Private 4.3 acre Country Retreat by Rainbow Springs in Ocala's horse country Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Private 4.3 acre Country Retreat by Rainbow Springs in Ocala's horse country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: How much is parking at Private 4.3 acre Country Retreat by Rainbow Springs in Ocala's horse country ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Private 4.3 acre Country Retreat by Rainbow Springs in Ocala's horse country located?

This family-friendly Ocala holiday home is located on a river, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Rainbow Springs State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Petting Zoo Ocala and Rainbow River. K.P. Hole County Park and Blue Run of Dunnellon Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the area

Located in Ocala, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Petting Zoo Ocala and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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10/10 Excellent

Naomi H.

30 Nov 2023

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

Quiet place for a weekend getaway

Very close to rainbow river perfect for getting up early to go kayaking and fishing!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael C.

14 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dunnellon

Good location and user friendly if you have pets.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

racheal g.

13 Aug 2023

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

Quiet and comfy

When we walked in the home it smelled clean and amazing! The entire place was clean and they had everything we needed! We were very comfortable while there and it was very kid friendly! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith S.

9 Jun 2024

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

Excellent Communication and accomodations

Property owner very communicative and eager to please. Quiet property just off the beaten path. Shockingly excellent water quality. People and pets highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

22 Sept 2024

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

A Peaceful, Nostalgic Country Escape

If you’re looking for a place that takes you back to simpler times, this is it! Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of city life, we could hear the bugs chirping at night and see every star in the sky—just like a visit to Grandma's house. This country girl felt right at home, surrounded by all the rustic charm I remember from childhood. The peace and quiet were exactly what we needed, offering a perfect escape to recharge. While the house has that lived-in, homey feel, it’s the privacy and serenity that truly steal the show. If you’re after a tucked-away retreat, this place is for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katelyn B.

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for.

Over all this property was a good stay for the price we paid. It was located right by rainbow river and KP Hole Park. Walmart was just a few minutes down the road. The outdoor shower is a super cute idea. They’ve got lots of board games and movies. The place has the potential to be GREAT! It for sure needs some upkeep though. Hardly anything was actually clean. None of the pots and pans were clean, bathroom was still dirty with hair in it. Fridge and freezer could have been wiped out. And the coffee pot had old moldy Coffee in it. It was pretty bad. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and the bed frames (other than the bunk bed) felt like they would fall apart if we moved to much lol. We killed about 10 roaches as well but for the price we paid we really weren't upset about it. They have Wi-Fi but don’t count on using it, it won’t work. I didn’t mind too much about the Wi-Fi but we had no service in our phones either so it was hard to use GPS. Overall, I think they just need a new house keeper. I’d stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan S.

6 Jul 2025

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

Super accommodating

Needed a place to stay until my fiancé and I closed on a house and the closing got pushed back a couple time. Cyndi was fantastic and was a huge help!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacquleyn

27 Jul 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The place had a funky smell ac did not work properly one of the beds smelt urine you can tell that they allow dogs because of the smell. When we arrived, there was baby diaper and cans in the fire pit. The one thing that was nice was the outside shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

27 Aug 2022

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

Everything was fantastic

It was perfect only thing I wish was the internet was a little better and satellite woukd have been icing on the cake

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella H.

6 Aug 2018

great location, love the property

Stayed at this property on a tubing trip with a few friends for my husbands birthday. The place was perfect, accommodations were clean, convenient to tubing and about 25 minutes to downtown ocala. The firepit and grill were convenient to have also. Great getaway from the city. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

eric s.

13 Jun 2023

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

Tubing on Rainbow River

Perfect place to stay. Cindy so helpful, After tubing a night of s’mores around fire pit. Great place and fantastic local. Will be back!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice. Very quiet area. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

4 Aug 2023

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

Very unique place

Over all cool property just watch out for the ungodly sized spiders in the woods.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denita D., New Castle, Va

19 Feb 2017

Great time in Horese Country

We had a great time and I would stay again . The kids really enjoyed the fire and cooking marshmallows and hotdogs what a great time for them. Thank you Cyndi for everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

7 Feb 2023

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

Great

Loved it

Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sharleen S.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

I’m not sure why this place is allowed to still be listed

All my interactions with the host were extremely pleasant however on arrival it was clear it was going to be impossible for us to stay. The outside of the home was covered in mold even the doorway. Inside this mold had crept

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

29 Jun 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Amenities

Nice fire pit. Plenty of outdoor chairs. Plenty of clean towels. TV/or DVD players were missing cords or non operational. Internet was sketchy and security system consisted of outside cameras that were non accessible. Nice size fridge.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vann D.

15 Jun 2023

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

Exactly as advertised

We had a group scuba diving rainbow river and devils den. This was a very affordable and close option. The futon was honestly the only downside. Both beds were memory foam and comfortable. We decided to sleep on the couch instead of the futon and it was fine. The Keurig worked so i was happy. You can tell they are trying to fix up the place and make improvements. The owner was very prompt to communicate and it's exactly like the pictures. We enjoyed our stay and loved the diving. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Olha

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Communication

The smell from the toilet (chemicals from the septic) was very strong. It irritated my body and it was hard to breath for me.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

16 Jan 2024

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

Great place...quiet and clean

Great place...just as advertised.. Would definitely stay there again. It was in the middle of everything which was nice. there are a few items that would make it even better.. I would suggest that you invest in a TV antenna (from Walmart or Amazon) so your guests can at least watch local channels. We're not movie people and if someone that's staying there doesn't have a netflix or hulu account, it doesn't do much good. Also, you might want to get some new cookware (the teflon coverage is flaking off when you use it) and maybe a small pyrex casserole dish for the microwave. Other than that, having the washer/dryer there was awesome and you had plenty of towels and bedding.. Thank you for a great vacation!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Cincinnati, OH

3 Feb 2017

Dad's 80th

We loved it! So AFFORDABLE...AND ... It had the 3 "C"s....Clean, Comfortable, Convenient! We were in the area visiting for our fathers 80th birthday. It was perfect. Spacious enough for 6 adults to sleep and eat comfortably. We had family from the area over and entertained outside around the fire pit and on the deck. This place is furnished with almost everything....including privacy. It's also just a few miles away from shopping, dining, and more. It will be our new home away from home whenever we come back to the area. We have stayed at several places in the area and this tops them all. Beats a hotel everytime! Thanks for sharing it with us. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2017

4/10 Poor

Tim S.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unkept

Property was over grown and house was dirty. Pots and pans were peeling and rusted. Owner acted as if we were some spoiled children when I told her we had to clean and found a dirty wash rag hanging on the shower Rod. The stairs were unsafe and sinking into the ground. I DO NOT RECOMMEND

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Brandi M.

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Ridiculous.

Check in was ridiculous, the property was not ready at 3 and the host gave us an attitude about it. She was supposedly 15 minutes late because she was cleaning. The place Smelled like a kennel when we walked in. There were dead bugs on the floor. All of the smoke detectors were popped open to stop them from beeping for batteries. There was no handsoap and only a tiny bit of watered down dish soap. All of the rooms are small and the closets and drawers were packed full so there was hardly a spot for your luggage. Only one of the three tvs in the house worked. There were no top sheets on any of the beds. The yard was full of dog poop. And finally, on the first morning there, a roach ran across the counter while I was brewing coffee.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

L Brook L.

6 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Little slice of peace

Quiet country setting close to everything

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

4 Nov 2022

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

Nice place

The property was a nice get away. Indoors was very well kept up. Nice back deck sit see the star. I give this place a 100%

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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