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The scenic Withlacoochee River Pet-friendly Bird House

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪7 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.

The scenic Withlacoochee River Pet-friendly Bird House

Rent this 1 bedroom, 1 bath Dunnellon waterfront rental in tranquil old Florida. The Birdhouse is located in Dunnellon on the scenic Withlacoochee River. The house has an open space floor plan with a newly renovated interior, queen-sized bed, a large screened porch overlooking the river and a completely renovated kitchen. This river house property also includes a smart tv, WiFi, Ring doorbell as well as a fire pit. The Birdhouse location is minutes from Ocala and Crystal River. There's loads of room for boat parking.

The Birdhouse is in an ideal location for boating, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, birdwatching and fishing. You will have quick access to the Rainbow River, Withlacoochee River and Lake Rousseau from this waterfront property. Fishing from the private dock has proven effective for guests with nice catches of bass and catfish. Remember, relaxing in the hammock is always an option after kayaking, cycling or sightseeing.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rainbow River. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by foot from Rainbow River and a 5-minute drive from Rainbow Springs State Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
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.

The scenic Withlacoochee River Pet-friendly Bird House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 245 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay at the Birdhouse!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It could not have been better. The location, accommodations, and our host were exceptional.
The dock taken from the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay, and we love it here. Dana is an amazing host who is very thoughtful and mindful of everything his guest may need or desire for a perfect and relaxing stay. Thank you Dana! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was PERFECTION!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time on the property. Nice home on the river with boat access around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Birdhouse is a lovely little cottage on the river. There are many options nearby for food or you can stay in and all you need to make your own is provided. It was a great little get away. We had a great little stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at the Bird house. We loved the property and so dig our dog. We enjoyed sitting on the dock, having a fire pit or two and drinking coffee on the porch. There are great restaurants nearby and so hiking at the Rainbow Springs park was a treat! The cabin was stocked with so many extras that were greatly appreciated! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jo w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay and very pet friendly. Relaxing on the screened porch watching the boats was our favorite part. Great location. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with our pups who loved the expansive fenced property to roam in. Communications with our host Dana were outstanding. All of the excellent reviews were spot on and we could not have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

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

Amazing property and great host

Awesome property, the perfect rainbow river vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was as advertised. It was comfortable and was equipted with everything we needed. The beb was great. The only con was there were no blinds on the latge glaee doors in the back. This bothered my wife a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a Florida charmer! The land was beautiful and the house was very clean and had the Florida River vibe. My wife and I loved every minute there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little place on the river. Our pup had a blast in the yard and we loved the patio. We visited Rainbow Spring and kayaked the Rainbow River. Everything we needed was close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place ever. Been coming here for years and will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Family visit

Perfect for our stay to visit with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darrell b.

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

Relaxing

For an older couple it is a great getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Perfect Little Place

Perfect Little place, off the beaten path a little bit that was nice! Had an amazing stay and such a great location too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Perfect weekend

A perfect quiet getaway - exactly what we had hoped for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great Stay

very relaxing, and refreshing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Amazing

Fantastic property and location! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay on the river. This is our 3rd time at the Birdhouse and it never disappoints. Dana is an excellent host and the house and property are designed for comfort and relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Owners helped more than expected. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna c.

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

Great secluded spot on river

Enjoy the peace and tranquility
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Absolutely love the birdhouse!

This is one of our favorite places to stay. So peaceful and beautiful, close to all the places and things we love about the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great place

Stayed here several times. Great location on the river. Nice amenties and attention to the details.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024