Summary:
Native Florida at its best, near the Rainbow River headsprings. Rock on the back porch swing while soaking in the beauty--you'll never want to leave! The Retreat at River's Edge is a beautiful home with exquisite views surrounded by native Florida waterfront on the end of a quiet street. Let us host you in this clean, serene, and private natural escape with all the creature comforts and thoughtful touches that make vacationing easy.
The Space:
MAIN LEVEL:
+ Open concept Living, Dining, Kitchen
+ Powder room (half bath)
+ Covered Carport
+ Bedroom 4/Media Room and a twin bed with twin trundle
+ Assorted video games for playstation and Nintendo 64
+ Additional air mattress available
+ Walk out to explore the private dock, fish, paddle or sit by the fire pit. Firewood stocked.
+ 2 Kayaks are provided for your enjoyment.
UPPER LEVEL:
+ Luxurious Master Suite with attached bath with walk-in shower
+ Bedroom 2 with queen bed
+ Bedroom 3 with full/twin bunk bed
+ Bathroom 2 with both walk in shower and tub
AMENITIES FOR GATHERING:
+ Oversized dining table seats 10; more with table leaves
+ A double oven and a convection microwave is great for cooking for big groups
+ Under-counter ice machine (will be functional after Aug 23)
+ Margarita Mixer
OUTDOORS:
+ Kayaks x2 (PFD's provided)
+ Beach Cruisers x2 (helmets provided)
+ Corn Hole Set (bean bag toss)
+ Private Dock
+ Fishing poles
+ Fire Pit
CONVENIENCES:
+ Labeled Cabinetry (never hunt for silverware again)
+ Labeled switches throughout
+ Laundry room motion activated light
+ USB Plugs
COMFORTS OF HOME:
+ Helix Luxe mattresses throughout (doctor recommended)
+ Central heating and Air conditioning
PARENTS, WE GOT YOU:
+ Outlet covers
+ Pack and Play
+ High Chair
+ Media room including two playstation 4’s and a Nintendo 64
+ 4 Smart TV’s all with DVD players connected
PEACE OF MIND:
+ Security system
+ Antimicrobial door handles
+ Pillow protectors
+ 6 sided enclosed mattress protectors
VERBAL WALKTHROUGH OF HOUSE LAYOUT:
When you walk in the front door the stairs are on your left leading upwards, the game room is on the right, then a few more steps on the left is the powder room.
Straight ahead you’re in the dining room, to the right you’re in the living room, then head left to the kitchen.
At the top of the stairs the master is to the left, head right to the guest bathroom, further down the hall walk directly into guest bedroom two, to the right is guest bedroom 3, followed by the laundry room.
Downstairs there are 4 exits: Two French doors leading to the back porch, one French door leading to the carport, and the front door.
Walk out onto the back patio and turn right to the fire pit, then head down the stairs leading towards the water. Kayaks are provided for your enjoyment.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home and grounds, except for a locked closet.
The Neighborhood:
Parks:
+ Withlacoochee State Trail. ~ 5 minutes. 46 miles of paved river and forest viewing; small town charm and railroad history.
+ Rainbow River Spring Head ~ 15 minutes. Park closes at capacity and once full doesn't open again until the next day. Guests will have a great advantage over people driving in from Tampa or Orlando.
+ Blue Run Run Park ~ 7 minutes and KP Hole Park ~ 10 minutes. Swimming and boat ramp. Rainbow river is 72 degrees all year round and crystal clear.
+ Rainbow River State Park Tube rentals ~ 10 minutes away. Depending where you start it could be a 2-4 hour float at 2-3 mph.
+ Withlacoochee State Forest - Oxbow Trailhead ~ 5 minutes
+ Withlacoochee State Forest - Johnson Pond Recreational Trailhead ~ 5 minutes
+ Blue Run of Dunnellon Park ~ 5 minutes
+ Citrus Springs Golf and Country Club ~ 10 minutes
+ The Sisters Springs ~ 25 minutes
+ Weeki Wachee State Park - Mermaid shows and small water park ~ 1 hour
Rentals:
+ Rainbow River Canoe and kayak
+ Captain Bob’s Airboat tours
+ Pirate Flag Charters and tours (fishing)
+ Singing River Tours
+ John Boat Pontoon Boat Rentals at Captain Bobs
Restaurants to try:
+ Stump Knockers
+ Red’s - Best Breakfast
+ Swampy’s
+ The Blue Gator
+ The Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop
+ Breakfast Station
Grocery and supply stops:
+ Publix supermarket
+ Super Walmart
+ Ace Hardware
Seasons to keep in mind:
+ Crystal River and Kings Bay (25 minutes away) - Manatee viewing season November thru April with the highest population swell between December and February.
+ Scalloping Season July 1st- September 24th
Getting Around:
We recommend driving or renting a car.
Other Things to Note:
+ This is a waterfront property. Do not feed or interact with wildlife. No swimming. No pets.
+ Please be prepared for a steep walk from the house down to the water, especially if bringing kayaks or paddle boards.
+ Internet is often steady enough to stream on multiple devices, but can be interrupted by storms. Uptime is not guaranteed.
+ We have doorbell and driveway cameras. They will be on during your stay.
+ Children under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet in the state of Florida.
+ We reserve the right to collect ID directly from our guests before allowing access to the property. This is in addition to identification you may be asked to provide to the booking platform.
+ We warmly welcome guests who value a peaceful and respectful environment. Please note that parties, events, and large gatherings are not permitted, and we ask that noise levels be kept to a minimum to respect our neighbors. Thank you for understanding!
Interaction with Guests:
Guests will have private use of the property. Our caretaker is available if any needs arise.
