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Somewhere... for Birding and Boating

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Rainbow River
    3 min walk
  • Aquatic Wilderness Adventures
    11 min walk
  • Rainbow Springs State Park
    3 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    28 min drive

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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.

Somewhere... for Birding and Boating

“Somewhere…” is a beautiful haven on the scenic Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida. The home commands a hilltop with a long view to the river below. Just blocks from downtown Dunnellon, Somewhere… feels like miles from everywhere. It is tastefully decorated with three spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, top of the line appliances, a big open plan living and dining room with a gas fireplace, a separate TV room/den, laundry room with Samsung large capacity washer and dryer and two-car garage. Each bedroom overlooks the river and the wall of french doors in the living room opens onto the perfect view. A large deck that wraps the river side of the house and provides fresh breezes from the spring fed river to the accompaniment of dozens of varieties of birds. There is even a dock on the water.

The deep water dock is a great place to tie up your boat. A city ramp nearby makes it easy to load and unload your trailer. To the north, the Rainbow River is cold, clear and teeming with wildlife (there is a bridge to go under). To the south, the Withlacoochee is home to some of the best fresh water fishing in Florida.

We've seen dozens of varieties of birds in our own backyard and the nearby Ocala forest and other wilderness areas have some of the best birdwatching in the state. We've logged birds of prey like hawks, osprey and owls; waterfowl like great blue and great white herons, coots, anhingas and cormorants; songbirds like chickadees, tufted titmouse and mockingbirds; woodpeckers large and small including the stunning pileated variety. Bluebirds nest every year in their very own birdhouse.

The master bedroom with en suite bath is furnished with a king bed. One guest room holds a queen and the other is decorated with twins. There is a queen sofa bed, bringing the sleeping capacity comfortably to eight.

The kitchen is well-appointed with GE Profile and Kitchenaid appliances including a gas range. There is also a gas grill on the deck. Careful attention to detail means you’ll find everything you need to prepare meals here.

The living room/dining room overlooks the large back deck. It is open and airy with french doors and a vaulted ceiling. The sleeper sofa is in the living room. The warmly furnished den holds a new 55-inch smart TV and Blu-ray player. Internet and TV are provided.

A newly prepared quilting, sewing and crafting room with tables, swivel chairs, 2 ironing stations, cutting stations and space for your design walls seats 8 comfortably. It is air conditioned, bright and clean. Sewing machines are available to rent, classes can be arranged and additional services and information can be reviewed at somewhereforquilting.com.

The Rainbow River is fed by the fourth-largest spring in Florida and pours up to 600 million gallons of crystal clear, ice cold water into the Withlacoochee River daily just downstream from Somewhere…. The Rainbow flows at a constant 74° year-round. It may be a little warmer by the time it gets to Somewhere… about 5 miles downstream from the spring, but it is always bracingly refreshing. Tubing is the most popular activity on the river and the fishing on both the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers is excellent. Rainbow Springs State Park, at the river’s head spring, is just a few miles away and easily accessible from Highway 41, the main road through town. On the river you’re likely to see otters, turtles, deer, osprey, eagles and the occasional alligator. Local tour operators and rental companies can provide everything your party needs to spend a wonderful day on the water.

Dunnellon is about 30 minutes from Ocala and Crystal River, and less than 2 hours from Orlando, Tampa and St. Petersburg.

The minimum stay at Somewhere… is seven nights except for quilting, sewing or crafting retreats for whom shorter stays can be arranged. Pets can be accommodated; contact the owner to discuss.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rainbow River. Enjoy features like a water park. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Rainbow River and 11 minutes on foot from Aquatic Wilderness Adventures
Somewhere... for Birding and Boating offers its guests a water park. Somewhere... for Birding and Boating also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Andrea Wilson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please contact owner to discuss

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Somewhere... for Birding and Boating Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Greatly appreciate the property manager help at this wonderful property. Would/will stay here again if available. the entire family enjoyed staying here. No complaints. The crystal clear river out back was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

eva F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Planning on staying there again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Enjoyable Stay
We spent a lot of time at the house since we had medical problems to attend to. The chairs by the river became our go to place The owner was very helpful for all our needs..
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorn m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
Another great trip to the Rainbow!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Somewhere
Loved the location, house and river. Brought our boat and dock was perfect. House was clean and view was awesome. Highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This quiet, riverside retreat is absolutely beautiful. We are a family of four with a medium sized dog, and stayed here last year. We were all so pleased to see that it was just as wonderful this year too. There is plenty of space with gorgeous river views, and if you like to cook, the cooking utensils are plentiful. We love it here, and Andrea is wonderful. Look toward to returning again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We really enjoyed staying here for a month. The fenced dog yard was a huge plus. The fur babies loved it.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H., Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Training week
Property was great. Clean, spacious and well appointed. River access was a great plus
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laurence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was out of this world. We use it as a home base for a big photo and video shoot. It was perfect. The owner and neighbours were so friendly and nice. Amazing location, quiet. We hope we'll have the chance to go there again one day.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful river house
This house is absolutely beautiful inside and out. Great place to stay away from the main river activities but close enough to paddle with ease! The dock is wonderful to tie your boat to and/or to fish from. Swimming from the dock was a bonus as the water is clear and clean. We enjoyed paddling the river and riding the nearby bike trails. Andrea Wilson, the host, was wonderful with answering any and all questions prior to check-in. The house is so fully stocked, that we only needed our bathing suits to enjoy the week. Nearby restaurants and grocery stores added to the convenience of the location., If you have a large family or just want a large house to rent on the Rainbow River, this is the place for you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
‘Somewhere’ summer vacation 2022
The property was exactly as advertised, but even more stunning upon arrival. The house was well-stocked, clean, and everything was in working order. The view was phenomenal, and the new fenced in area at the front was exactly what our dog needed. As for the owner. Andrea, she was exceptional. She made everything easy and communicated promptly. Our only nit was that we couldn’t stay longer. We absolutely fell in love with the place! Andrea, thank you ever so much for allowing us to stay. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful p[ace to stay and beautiful property.
Beautiful............
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2022
My family and I had a great stay. All we had to bring was our clothes, food and river toys. The house is beautiful and well maintained. If you are looking for a peaceful retreat this is the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, beautiful view.
Andrea was easy to work with & got back to us in a very timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect!
The house, the location, the panorama. Everything was perfect. The house had everything our family needed from a fully equipped kitchen to a beautiful backyard with its own boat dock where we fished and docked our boat and rented kayaks. The morning coffee watching the birds and squirrels play was a plus. The location was perfect with everything within close distance. This was truly a wonderful relaxing getaway for our family. Thank you Andrea for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Riverfront Getaway
We had a wonderful week full of delightful memories in this very special house by the river. The house is perfect for families traveling together. We thoroughly enjoyed the dock and the rear deck. We rented kayaks for the week from Blue Run Cart Master and River Rat Rentals. (They were great!) We also rented a pontoon boat for the day from Captain Bob's, which was wonderful! We were able to go back to the house and leave the boat at the dock while we had lunch. This house is AMAZING! We loved it! The kitchen is one of the most well stocked kitchens I have ever seen in a vacation rental. (And we rent vacation homes 6+ times a year) It had EVERYTHING we needed. It was very clean, cozy and plenty of space. The host was very easy to work with. And the view from all of the rooms in the house and on the back deck is absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place - Excellent - Excellent Get Away !
We had a wonderful stay, house and property was at the top, allowing for a nice relaxing time on the river - plenty of room, great deck - all rooms overlook the river. Would not hesitate to stay again. Property manager Andrea was excellent and extremely helpful. Thank You.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelynn Noele M., Starke

Liked: Cleanliness
Father's Day vacation
This house was ideal for a relaxing vacation for our family with grown children and their partners. There was lots of space to relax and space for remote work (for some that had to). There were 6 of us that stayed on & off during the week vacation. We live in Florida only 1.5 hrs. away and this is a perfect location to see the beauty of nature and the Springs. The house is a great location to town (grocery, restaurants, gas). There is a biking area that follows downstream and easy to get to from the neighborhood. We used paddleboards, kayaks, and tubes to enjoy the Rainbow Springs river. Nature watching is bountiful! We enjoyed observing so many different birds. We saw small gators, water snakes, otters, and numerous turtles. During our stay, we had a family gathering and BBQ for Father's Day. Everyone enjoyed the meal and had a wonderful time on the Rainbow River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING view of Rainbow River
This vacation rental what just what the doctor prescribed after a long year of Covid worries. We wanted to stay somewhere where we could reconnect with family and with nature. Originally from Crystal River I know the area well. This home is perfectlly located near the end of the Rainbow River, which is TERRIFIC because weekends can be busy on the river however you will never know it here. You will see a few boats but tubers exit is just a bit before. So you can enjoy the peace, privacy and serenity you are looking for while being close to all the restaurants and other activities. Andrea was a terrific host! She is quick to respond and the home is extremely well cared for and appointed. We grilled on the large back deck and swam off the dock. While the pictures here are beautiful, we were actually blown away once we walked into the house. The view of the river even from inside the home is just one in a million. Our family travels to Rainbow Springs every summer to tube down river together. We will absolutley be coming back! For any travelers that are new to this area be sure to check out Swampy's Bar & Grill, it is just down the street and take your bathing suite because when you get hot you can go for a swim. One of my favorite places to stop when in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorn m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas over the Rainbow
Had a lovely time with family over Christmas. The temp. dropped below freezing for 2 nights but the river was still warm and magical. Beautiful view of the river and the house is very tastefully decorated. Loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gayle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Over the Rainbow 🌈
We had a wonderful relaxing time! The location of the house is perfect! Andrea was great to work with. I would recommend this property & look forward to going back! Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Rainbow River
Great House, Well appointed and kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The property has everything you need. Wonderful stay beautiful river. Just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Palatine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainbow River with Style
This property has a great location on the Rainbow River so that you can travel upstream to the springs or connect with the Withlacoochee River. Both rivers are very different and very interesting. The interior is nicely decorated with art and has a well supplied kitchen. Plenty of room for friends and additional family. The property is very spacious and the driveway will accommodate long trailers if you have a boat
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

susan p., salem ny

Liked: Cleanliness
Somewhere wonderful
Lovely home with a private setting and a nice view of the river. Home has all the amenities and had everything we needed. Nice activities nearby and good places to eat especially on the water. Owner very nice and excellent with communication. Spent the month of February and had a great time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020