On Rainbow River/Pet-Friendly/Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov - Mar | House in Dunnellon

10.0 (79 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Dunnellon House | On Rainbow River/Pet-Friendly/Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov - Mar

4 Bedroom House in Dunnellon

Directly on the Rainbow River - 9 minute drive to Rainbow Springs State Park. Guests enjoy river access and exit privileges at our 2 Rainbow River vacation rentals, so they can launch at one and exit at the other. The second property is Pet Free Chimera, vrbo.com/730878), about an hour and a half tube drift downriver. You will avoid the KP Hole (the county park) with it's $30/person fee to enter the water. It is a 1.8 mile drive from Meraki to Chimera - You may want to leave a return car there. (Bring your tubes - our insurance company won't allow us to provide them.)
The Rainbow River - 4.5 miles of crystal clear water, perfect for swimming, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, or tubing. Anhingas, ducks, turtles, owls, eagles, wood storks, and otters are regular visitors. Bring your rods, live bait, and your Florida fishing license for some of the best bass fishing in Florida! Children with poles, small hooks, and bread can catch bream all day long.
Special sanitizing protocols are employed at both our river houses; masks, gloves, antibacterial hand soap and dishwashing soap, and extra sanitizing agent are provided for your use and safety during your stay.
The fully stocked Communal Kitchen / Great Room gives you a large kitchen area, with lots of cookware and utensils, or... step into the back yard and use the large, 4 cooking surface, Titan Park Grill. It is large enough for family reunions, friend gatherings, girls' trips, guys' trips, youth outings, or company retreats.
Not one of those "bare" essentials only vacation rental properties, Meraki makes you feel like you are at your place on the river. Spices, coffee, sugar, condiments,flour, rice, cereal - they're all there. Canoe, kayaks, fins, goggles, high chair, playpen, quality toilet tissue and paper towels, laundry and dishwashing detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets - all supplied. Your drinks will be on the bar waiting for you, whatever the kids like to drink will be in the fridge, and miniature chocolates will be on the counter. We do everything we know to do to make your visit to Chimera exceptional! The Communal Kitchen / Great Room also sports a set of adult-strength bunk beds and a day bed.
The separate Bedroom House provides 4 bedrooms (2 are Masters), a small living room w/ TV, a small kitchenette w/ microwave, mini-fridge, and wet bar. The two structures allow the sleepers to sleep, and the partiers to party!
Meraki sleeps 15 in beds; an Additional Guest Charge applies when you exceed 10 total guests - see Rates below... With 4 bathrooms, towels, basic soaps, shampoo, a hair dryer, as well as a travel crib for families, you'll have all you want for a comfortable stay. Obviously, you'll enjoy the convenience of air conditioning, heating, and linens.
Amenities include free WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, and a smart TV with satellite/cable channels. Prepare delectable meals in the fully stocked kitchen and all the necessary cookware and utensils. Or... step into the back yard and use the large, 4 cooking surface Titan Park Grill.
Venture outside to enjoy the deck, covered fire pit on the bank of the river, and the crystal clear water Rainbow River. Kayaks, a large 2-adult canoe, cushions, paddles, life vests, all provided. For entertainment, you'll find horseshoes, cornhole game, books, and toys for the kids.
If you prefer a Pet Free property, see Chimera : www.vrbo.com/730878.
Meraki and Chimera have more than three hundred (300+) 5-Star Reviews on the two major listing sites.
Many of our Summer guests book a year or more in advance. Preferred holiday dates go pretty quickly also, so booking early is necessary. A large percentage of our current reservations are returning guests. Inquire with owner for Multiple-Night Discounts for stays of more than three (3) nights.
Current Off Season Offer: Other than stays that include a Holiday, stays that begin Nov 1st or after & end before Mar 1st:
• “Book three (3) or more days and get two (2) days our compliments.”
• “Book seven (7) or more days and get four (4) days our compliments.”
The Vrbo system doesn't account for Comp Days. Book your Rental Days and we'll edit the Reservation after you make it. Multiple Night Discounts do not apply to Reservations with Comp Days. Stays that include a Holiday do not include Comp Days.
Chimera: 18531 SW 108th Pl Dunnellon, FL 34432
Meraki: 9585 SW 190th Ave Rd Dunnellon, FL 34432
Rental Rates Through December 31, 2025*:
Multi-Nite Discounted Rates - See Below Notes Which Apply
May-Sep Oct-April
Nights Rate/Night Nights Rate/Night
2-3 394.00 2-3 364.00
4-6 379.00 4-6 354.00
7** 364.00 7** 344.00
1 Mo. n/a 1 Mo. 7,500.00
Jan-Apr Only
*Extra Guest Charge of $25/night/number of guests more than 10; includes Overnight Guests and Daytime Visitors. Children ages 6 and under are wecome but not counted. Daytime Visits end at 7:00 pm.
4-6 Night Rate will apply to Reservations for 8 to 10 days which include more than 2 Weekend Days. Weekend Days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Weekly Discount doesn't apply to a stay beginning and ending on a Saturday.
Meraki has an RV Water Connection and Electric Connection – no sewer. No RV Fee, but all RV guests count as house guests.
$200 Cleaning Fee
Taxes: Rent, Cleaning Fee, Pet Fee, and Event Fee, if applicable, are subject to 11.5% Tax (7% State of Florida Sales Tax & 4.5% Marion County Bed Tax)
Monthly Rate: Subject to availability; Only for stays beginning 1st of the month, Jan– Apr, and cannot extend into May. Extra Guest Rate does not apply. Contact Owner...
Holiday Rates: We don't increase rates for Holidays, but... Holidays have a Minimum Four (4) Night Stay. Multi-Night Discounts Apply.
Holidays are Rental Dates that include any of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any day immediately before or after one of these days.
Small Events are welcome at Meraki. Event Fee - Contact Owner for acceptability and rate for your event.
Rental Rates Effective Jan 1, 2026*:
Multi-Nite Discounted Rates
May-Sep Oct-April
Nights Rate/Night Nights Rate/Night
2-3 438.00 2-3 408.00
4-6 423.00 4-6 398.00
7** 408.00 7** 388.00
1 Mo. n/a 1 Mo.*** 7,500.00
***Jan-Apr Only
*Extra Guest Charge of $25/night/number of guests more than 10; includes Overnight Guests and Daytime Visitors. Children ages 6 and under are wecome but not counted. Daytime Visits end at 7:00 pm.
4-6 Night Rate will apply to Reservations for 8 to 10 days which include more than 2 Weekend Days. Weekend Days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Weekly Discount doesn't apply to a stay beginning and ending on a Saturday.
Meraki has an RV Water Connection and Electric Connection – no sewer. No RV Fee, but all RV guests count as house guests.
$200 Cleaning Fee
Taxes: Rent, Cleaning Fee, Pet Fee, and Event Fee, if applicable, are subject to 11.5% Tax (7% State of Florida Sales Tax & 4.5% Marion County Bed Tax)
Monthly Rate: Subject to availability; Only for stays beginning 1st of the month, Jan– Apr, and cannot extend into May. Extra Guest Rate does not apply. Contact Owner...
Holiday Rates: We don't increase rates for Holidays, but... Holidays have a Minimum Four (4) Night Stay. Multi-Night Discounts Apply.
Holidays are Rental Dates that include any of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any day immediately before or after one of these days.
There are several very nice golf courses in the area.
Horseback Riding: If you want to have a little diversion from river fun and do something else really enjoyable while in Dunnellon, go online and type in "Orange Blossom Trail Rides". Just thirty (30) minutes away, an eighty (80) acre property plus 53,000 acres in Florida's Goethe State Forest. Sandi, the owner, is most hospitable and provides a wonderful horseback riding experience.
The outside of Chimera is under 24-hour video surveillance.

On Rainbow River/Pet-Friendly/Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov - Mar is located in Dunnellon. On Rainbow River/Pet-Friendly/Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov - Mar provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Ocean View, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Ocean View, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

On Rainbow River/Pet-Friendly/Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov - Mar has 4 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 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
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
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
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 total pets
Accessibility
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Note from host: No Smoking inside house - Allowed at the fire pit
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 2529 sq ft (235 sq m)
  • English
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
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 contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 20;subject to approval by owner
Pet Policy
3 total pets note from host: incurs a non-refundable $100 pet fee pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas;no smoking inside house - allowed at the fire pit

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: subject to approval by owner parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 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

michael G.
Aug 27, 2025 04:37:43 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Fantastic property, excellent location. House is well stocked with anything you need for cooking, bbq, etc. Highly recommended!
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