Title: Rainbow River Serene Garden House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74395644&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rainbow River Serene Garden House Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Rainbow River Serene Garden House ![Pool - Rainbow River Serene Garden House (Dunnellon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74400000/74395700/74395644/626fd700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Rainbow River Serene Garden House (Dunnellon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74400000/74395700/74395644/d240a5b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Rainbow River Serene Garden House (Dunnellon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74400000/74395700/74395644/d1598cc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Rainbow River Serene Garden House (Dunnellon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74400000/74395700/74395644/35910361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Rainbow River Serene Garden House (Dunnellon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74400000/74395700/74395644/3ad7b466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Blue Cove's serene garden house, where peace and quiet await. Stroll through the beautifully kept backyard garden, relax in the enclosed lanai with outside seating and BBQ, or gather around the outside fire pit hangout space. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rainbow River Serene Garden House Enjoy the beautiful rainbow river & springs from our serene garden house in Blue Cove. Our house is surrounded by empty lots & is the embodiment of peace and quiet. We have a beautifully kept backyard garden, an enclosed lanai with outside seating and bbq - an outside fire pit hangout space, & a sandbox for the kids. The home is carefully decorated & is walking distance from Swampy's Bar and Grill, The Rainbow River tuber exit, and Blue Run (one of the most beautiful walking trails in Florida). ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Comfort Cabin | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102169100/102169098/0d7368a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RAINBOW RANCH CABINS Dunnellon - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 4 reviews £179 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=102169098&PinnedHotelID=102169098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94500000/94490800/94490745/f4ac0131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Docks + Balcony: Peaceful River Abode in Dunnellon Dunnellon - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=94490745&PinnedHotelID=94490745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93537400/93537317/e0bf7dcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fire Pit & Boat Dock: Peaceful Dunnellon Cabin! 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Dunnellon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at El Diablo Golf & Country Club and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider 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. [Visit our Dunnellon travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunnellon.dx6350353) [View more Holiday homes in Dunnellon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunnellon-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6350353-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.057951,-82.4499&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:igkpDznfvN%40Q%3FS%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40SBQ%40OBQBQBOBQBQDOBOBSDODODODOFQDMDQFMFQFMFOFOFMFOHOFKHOHMHMHMHKHMHMJKHMJKHKJMJKJIJKJIJKLIJILKJGLKJGLILGLGLILGLELGLENGLELENELENELENCLCNELANCNCNALANCN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBLBN%40NDLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLDLFLHLFLFLHJFLJJFLJJHJHLJJHJJJHJJHLJJJJHLJJHLHLHJHLHLHLHNFJHNFNFLFNFNFLFPDLFPDLFPDNDNDNBNDRBNDNBPBPBNBPBP%40NBP%40R%40N%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FR%40PAP%3FP%3FNAR%3FPANAPAPAPAPCPAPCPCNCNCRCNENCPEPCNENENEPGNENGNENGNGNGLGNGNGLINGLILILILILILILILKJILKJKJIJKJKHKLKHMHKJKHMHKHMHKHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMIKIMIKIMKKIKIKMKIKKKKIKKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGOGOGOEOEOGOEQEMEQEOCQCQEOCOCSCOCOCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAO%3FQAS%3FO%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9eju3eazD4iRnC0UKAd6G2n0fWs=) Dunnellon, FL ### What's nearby - ![View of the Rainbow River at Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunnellon, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194580/b33c0a3f-2a59-40e4-a448-ae8c917c281a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rainbow River 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Florida is known for their gorgeous springs. Rainbow Springs State Park is definitely one that is truly captivating. Read the full travel guide here: https://thewalkingmermaid.com/blog/rainbow-springs-state-park-florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350353/7a9fbabf-f134-4663-b1b1-84fed8bbc768.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rainbow Springs State Park 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976375781/7ed6d22c-0b98-42ac-bd1a-43a638023979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Sisters Springs 29 min drive \- 19.8 miles - Blue Run of Dunnellon Park 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - World Equestrian Center – Ocala 22 min drive \- 21.5 miles ### Restaurants - Sonic Drive-In 5 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Ellianos Coffee 5 min drive - Taco Bell 4 min drive - Front Porch Restaurant & Pie 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rainbow River Serene Garden House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rainbow River Serene Garden House? ### What time is check-in at Rainbow River Serene Garden House? ### What time is check-out at Rainbow River Serene Garden House? ### Where is Rainbow River Serene Garden House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rainbow River Serene Garden House Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorilee R. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location The house was perfect. Clean and the location was awesome. We will stay again ##### Lorilee R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shirley o. 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blooms Truly enjoyed our February stay here. Azaleas were beautiful and watching the different birds coming into feeders and bird baths. Nice location for biking and exploring the areas. Recommend to all. ##### shirley o. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mildrey 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent Property !! Quiet !! ##### Mildrey Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis t. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away Really nice home convenient to everything ##### Dennis t. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evie E. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House looks exactly like pictures! Clean and centrally located. ##### Evie E. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy F. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rainbow river Vrbo This house was as beautiful as the pictures. Accommodations were great, very close to the river which we’ve floated down the next day. Had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to stay. ##### Nancy F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william n. 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay. Great location. Awesome house. Owner even sent over a listing of things to do and places to eat This list was much appreciated. Will definitely recommend. ##### william n. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina D. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My friends and I all agreed that this trip deserves a 10 out of 10 rating. We have stayed in many rentals together, and this one by far was one of the best. The home was beautifully decorated, very comfortable, and it was truly a vibe. There’s plenty of space for everyone, and the owners were super thoughtful of including things for us like extra blankets, tea/coffee, etc. Also I just want to add, that was the most comfortable bed Ive ever slept in in my freaking life.The garden was a super nice touch, and it gave us an extra space to enjoy. Super beautiful with the bistro lights at night.Owners were super helpful and communicated well, they also suggested a ton of things to do nearby which was great! Don’t forget about swampy’s which is the restaurant that is literally walking distance from the house, and it’s super cool. On the spring river, definitely a great local spot. ##### Marina D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan H. 5 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Felt like home.. This place was so comfortable, it felt like home. This place is very well stocked, no need to bring anything. It is very nicely decorated, and the backyard is so inviting. Several sitting areas in a garden setting. I sat outside every day in the garden reading, so relaxing. Loved the swing out front by the firepit as well. We only had one issue; the gas grill would not get hot enough for grilling. We love grilling so we purchased a small charcoal grill for our use. However, Luke was very responsive when contacted. Couldn't ask for better hosts. Would defintely stay here again. ##### Joan H. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah G. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10 STARS!!! All I can say is WOW!! Everything about this trip was amazing! The house deserves 10 stars, unfortunately, you can only give 5! It was fully stocked with everything you can imagine. It was perfect for three moms and four sons. The beds and bedding were so comfortable we took pictures of all the sheets, pillows, and mattresses because we want to buy them for our homes!! It was the perfect location to enjoy the activities at Rainbow River and Three Sisters Springs. It was located near activities, food, and grocery stores. After long days of swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking the kids were able to come home and use the side yard for epic games of blitz ball or play spike ball in the well lit back yard. They also enjoyed all of the board games and card games that were at the house. The homeowner, Luke, responded to all of my questions in a timely manner and was very informative about fun activities and restaurants in the area. Overall, we had a wonderful time and can't wait to come back! ##### Rebekah G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location, Wonderful House! This house was so comfortable with plenty of room. We loved the furnishings, the nice patio, and wonderful backyard. Everything was as advertised but even better in person. Check- in was easy. We brought our own kayaks. We discovered we could put in at the KP Hole (county park) kayak launch but we had to be there around 7 or we wouldn't get a parking space outside of the park. It took about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to kayak down to the public kayak launch and take-out point at Blue Run which is on the east side of the CR 484 bridge (other side from Swampy’s Bar and Grille). Again, we had to be there early to leave our other vehicle so we could get back to KP Hole. Parking spots are limited. We ate at Swampy’s which served some great gator bites and fried shrimp. On another day, we went tubing at Rainbow River State Park (launch is located on the east side of the river). Also, we had to get there around the park opening time to get a parking spot. They often close the gates when they are full, sometimes as early as 10 am. We were shocked to find out that it costs $24/person regardless of whether you bring your own tubes. Be aware that only non-disposable containers are allowed on the river and it is enforced. The state park has a weird rule about no coolers which apparently includes any bag that is insulated. We learned the hard way. The location of the house was exceptional. Walmart was only 8 minutes from the house. I made an early morning run to get plastic containers and insulated water bottles (those you can take on the river). Swampy’s is located right at the entrance to the subdivision so it was very convenient. The KP Hole was only 13 minutes away. We had a wonderful time on our vacation. If we can’t get a river front place for a future trip, we will definitely stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. 19 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy and Luxurious The owners really have thought out what a guest would like, or need. Everything in the home is such good quality it gives a truly luxurious feel to the visit. ##### Melissa H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ---