Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov 1 - Mar 1, Sleeps 11 in Beds | House in Dunnellon
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3 Bedroom House in Dunnellon
Chimera: Greek: "That which is longed for but impossible to achieve". For so many years it was! The perfect vacation destination - the absolute best place to stay directly on the Rainbow River. Pet Free: Chimera - To bring your pet(s) on your Rainbow River vacation trip, see Pet Friendly Meraki - www.vrbo.com/1482265.
Directly on 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 frequent 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.
Our guests enjoy river access and exit privileges at our two (2) Rainbow River vacation rental houses. The second property is Pet Friendly Meraki (vrbo.com/1482265), with about an hour and a half tube drift from there back to Chimera. It is a 1.8 mile drive from Chimera to Meraki. At the KP Hole (the county park) it's $30 to use their tube and enter the water. They don't let you use your own.
Bring your tubes - our ins company won't allow us to provide them.
Special sanitizing protocols are employed at both our properties; masks, gloves, antibacterial hand soap and dishwashing soap, and extra sanitizing agent are provided for your use during your stay.
With 4 bedrooms (2 masters), 3 full bathrooms, a living room, large Florida room, bar, and game room, Chimera provides lots of space for spreading out. It's not a typical "essentials only" vacation rental property. A Chimera visit is more like going to your place on the river. Spices, condiments, coffee, sugar, 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 plentiful. We do everything we know to do to make your trip to Chimera exceptional!
Chimera is clean, comfortable, and completely outfitted and supplied for worry-free family vacationing. Sandy has decorated and stocked Chimera to be like your home on the river! The game room: Arcade basketball net, table shuffleboard, Juke Box w/ genre hits from the 60s, 70s, & 80s, and 60-Game Arcade Game Machine w/ Pac Man. Chimera also has horse shoes and a corn hole game! At night, or if it rains, there's still lots to do. A beautiful custom bar facilitates drinks, cards, or board games, or extra seats for dining.
Chimera has four bedrooms w/ high quality comfortable mattresses and pillows. The smaller of two master bedrooms is downstairs so your parents don't have to climb stairs. Chimera sleeps eleven (11) in beds, fourteen (14) including couches.*
Inquire for Multiple-Night Discounts for stays of more than three (3) nights. The Vrbo system doesn't calculate the 4-6 night Mulit-Night Discounts, so we edit the reservation for you after it is made. It does calculate the discount for seven (7) or more days. See a complete Schedule of Rates w/ Multiple Night Discounts at the bottom of this section.
Chimera and Meraki have more than three hundred (300) 5-Star Reviews on the two major listing sites.
Chimera's Address: 18531 SW 108th Pl Dunnellon, FL 34432
Meraki's Address: 9585 SW 190th Ave Rd Dunnellon, FL 34432
Summer Reservations book at least a year in advance. Preferred holiday dates go pretty quickly also, so booking early is necessary. A large percentage of our current reservations are returning guests.
Rental Rates and Fees:
2-3 Nights $394/night
4-6 Nights $379/night (Inquire for this discount...)
7 Nights & More $364/night
Monthly** $7,500 (Oct - Apr Only)
* + Extra Guest Charge of $25/night/number of guests more than ten (10); includes Overnight Guests and Daytime Visitors. Children ages six (6) and under are wecome but not counted. Daytime Visitors must leave by 7:00 pm.
* 4-6 Night Rate will apply to Reservations for eight (8) to fourteen (14) days but include more than two (2) Weekend Days. Weekend Days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
* Meraki has an RV Electric Connection – no sewer. No RV Fee, but all RV guests count as house guests.
* + $200 Cleaning Fee
Taxes: Rent, Cleaning Fee, and Event Fee, if applicable, are subject to 11% Tax (7% State of Florida Sales Tax & 4% Marion County Bed Tax)
**Monthly Rate: Subject to availability; Only for stays beginning 1st of the month Oct– 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, and...
– 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.
Event Fee - Contact Owner for acceptability and rate for your event.
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, and Sandi, the owner, is most hospitable and provides a wonderful horseback riding experience.
The outside of Chimera is under 24-hour video surveillance.
Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov 1 - Mar 1, Sleeps 11 in Beds is located in Dunnellon. Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov 1 - Mar 1, Sleeps 11 in Beds provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Multi-Night Discounts/Comp Days Nov 1 - Mar 1, Sleeps 11 in Beds has 3 Bedrooms , 3 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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Is this Dunnellon house pet-friendly for guests?
No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the Dunnellon house have a swimming pool?
No, this Dunnellon house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in Dunnellon house?
Best-rates for the Dunnellon house starts from $476 per night with includes TV, Entertainment, Parking, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Internet, Kitchen, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Is Dunnellon house a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the Dunnellon house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Dunnellon house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the Dunnellon house?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Dunnellon house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for Dunnellon house?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Dunnellon house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
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