Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Rainbow River

We wanted to take a break from the city we live in and found a perfect retreat at this Airbnb. Located on a canal with a peaceful dock where we had our coffee in the morning. We had friendly turtle visits and a young gator that swam over when he saw us on the dock. We will definitely return in the near future.

We had our 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration here. It was a beautiful place for friends and family with room down stairs to set up eat and enjoy the views and each other on our day. The Home inside was very clean and nice with enough room to be comfortable and enjoy our kids and grandchildren that night before they returned to college and work. It was everything we hoped it would be. Would recommend this to anyone looking to spend time with family. From fishing,games in the yard to quiet conversation with views.

We loved our stay at George’s with our toddler and dog. The house was very clean and the backyard was spacious. Very well equipped home with conveniences not included at all air bnbs, which we really appreciated. We had so much fun taking a few of the kayaks out on the river and also rented a boat, which we docked at the house. Our dog loved all the room he had to run and we enjoyed breezy afternoons and gorgeous sunsets sitting out by the river. Cranes, a turtle and an alligator were all seen from the backyard. We felt immersed in nature while still being a quick drive away from grocery, restaurants and both Rainbow River and Hunter Springs (15 min). My husband appreciated the grill and espresso machine. The only downside is the master shower, which js a bit cramped for a 6’2 guy and near impossible for me to shower without getting my hair wet, so I used the bath/shower in the other bathroom instead! We would stay here again!

10 out of 10 would recommend! I have traveled all over the US and often utilize Airbnb and this is going down in the books as one of my favorite homes! The house itself is like a time capsule. Lots of antique furniture and nostalgic pieces of the past. But also super clean, comfortable and up-to-date. The amenities are also amazing! Everything was clean, well organized, and ready to use. The main river is about a 15 minute paddle, but it’s gorgeous. My kids said this might be one of their favorite vacations we’ve ever taken! The Neighbor kids even came over and joined us for a game of basketball. All of the neighbors seemed super friendly. The house is also well stocked with things like pans, dishes, silverware, extra blankets, pillows, etc. And sitting on the deck for morning, coffee and to relax in the evening is amazing. Communication with the host was easy and painless. We will most definitely be staying again!

Our family had a great stay here. Very close to Rainbow Springs for tubing and kayaking. It was just as listed with everything we needed, stocked kitchen with all essentials including coffee and eggs! Kids had a blast enjoying all the games inside and outside, kept them busy all day. Lots of great outdoor seating for the adults to relax and watch the kids play. We enjoyed tubing on the River- did the 2 hour route starting at the Tubing entrance just 5 minutes up the road- you can’t bring the kayaks to the tubing area fyi. We also took the provided paddle board and kayaks up to the Headsprings- just be prepared to carry them the 1/4 mile to the launch area! Also make sure to grab the kayak seats and paddle board fins from the garage, we are novices and didn’t realize until we got out there that the seats weren’t actually on the big kayak but we made it work and found them in the garage when we got back. Juan was very response to our questions Would definitely book again!

We have stayed multiple times at Joann’s and it never disappoints. Clean, close to nature and oh so comfortable.

Really enjoyed the area. Was very close to swampys restaurant which had amazing gator bites. 10/10 recommend

Very cosy, welcoming and clean! The house had everything we needed for everyday use. Jacquie was very responsive and sweet. Definitely our go to home on any future visits.

Family of 5 (3 kids) and two dogs from VA. Felt the house was perfect with a great yard and cool trees. The dogs didn’t need leashed and could be at ease with pool access being safe. (My dogs can’t swim) The sheets were real cotton (this means a lot) and the beds were very comfortable. Plenty of bedding and pillow options. Kitchen had the basics to cook meals which was easier. The house had everything we needed to have a great vacation other than food to eat. Close to everything we wanted to do. A great trail that was not a commercialized walk where we saw armadillos, manatees, an alligator, bald eagles, snakes and we could hear two owls talking. It was perfection. The swing out back was a nice peaceful touch and I really appreciated the grill. We saw crystal clear water at three sisters while kayaking as well as dolphins at sunset. We took a boat cruise to an island and found more shells I’ve seen in my life. I’d come back again and again. No hoopla where tons of people were.

Perfect location for our plans with local family and friends. We felt totally comfortable like it was our home. No hotel vibes at all. So relaxing and the pool was a fantastic retreat! Clean, spacious, and an amazing host. We will be back!

Jesus was great and replied to all my questions even before I checked in. The place was amazing and super comfortable.

Really enjoyed our stay. The house had plenty of space and was very clean. Really enjoyed spending time in the pool.

Me and my family stayed here and it was absolutely stunning and just all around amazing I wish I could just move in and never leave it’s truly wonderful and so much to do around you even in walking distance we all absolutely loved the place it was clean fun lots to do just all around amazing

Beautiful home!! Quite neighborhood. Had a great time! Chelsea was great communicated well!!

We had the most peaceful, amazing stay Henry’s Hideaway ! The house is immaculate, with so many spots for the family to chill out . My 14 year old Grandson took over the game house as his own but i did beat his butt at pool ! The pool is huge and very clean let’s not forget it’s benefit of being salt water ! We cooked out most nights and really enjoyed the lanai . Our Golden Holly was in heaven with the huge backyard 😍. We will definitely be back and thank you Mary for sharing your slice of heaven .

Sandra’s place was a great place for my teenage son and his friend. They loved the fact that they could go kayaking and fishing off the dock any time. The kitchen was well stocked and we had everything we needed and more to cook during our stay. All of the springs that we wanted to visit were close by. This was our second trip to Crystal River and we just simply love it. Any questions or concerns were addressed immediately by Sandra and she was a wonderful host.

I cannot recommend or compliment Madison and her Mason Creek House enough, we absolutely loved it here and everything was perfect. We were greeted with snacks, beverages, and a birthday cake cookie for my husbands birthday in the kitchen. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. We loved hanging out on the covered back porch and using the grill. The kayaks were a really cool bonus to take off the private pier, which was also a great view. Everything was just awesome. 10/10, highly recommend and would love to go again. 😊

We loved our stay at Meraki! It was beautiful! We enjoyed watching the otters and anhingas! The swing was so relaxing! We kayaked the amazing river multiple times a day! It was so relaxing and refreshing! We loved it and plan to return soon! The communication with/from Hal was excellent!

Michael 's place was perfect for us. I would stay there again and we will recommend it to others.

My husband and I were in need of a quick getaway. We found Donna's place and knew this was exactly what we were looking for. It was in close proximity of Rainbow Springs (where we wanted to visit) and was pet friendly. The house was clean (all hardwood/tile flooring), spacious (open floor plan), nicely decorated, furniture in great condition & comfortable, fenced in yard for the pups, on the river, and had everything we needed! We enjoyed the quiet evenings out back on the deck & in the screened in porch and the pups loved exploring the yard. We cooked breakfast & lunch at the home and explored the town for dinner. We did not get to use the kayaks or bikes but loved that they were available. Donna answered all my questions and was very accommodating to my dates. I would definitely book this home again and recommend to others! Thank you!

Great get away. The house was super cute, clean and the fact that we could bring the pups was so amazing!

We are so happy we chose Dardens cabin as our spot to reset and relax. We work a lot and rarely get a chance to take time for ourselves and we were definitely due. My favorite part was being able to sit in the screened in patio, read a book and enjoy the beautiful nature outside while my boyfriend cooked on the grill. This place did exactly what we needed it to do and would definitely come back again.

Would highly recommend this peaceful property. Our employees loved having this peaceful and beautiful location to rest and wake up to the peaceful surroundings the next morning after working hard all day. Their stay here was good for morale and productivity. The property is gorgeous, comfortable, well maintained and would be a great place for vacation. Host were great, friendly and helpful. Thank you.

This stay offered a very nice home in a beautiful location, with free access to a decent boat ramp and 'beach' shallow spot for the kids to swim just 3 roads away. Hosts were attentive and responsive. The home was clean and felt safe, the neighborhood felt welcoming, and the location was good for food, shops and water crafting.. lots if available water toys and bikes in the garage for our use. 10/10 recommend