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Riverside Retreat

Vacation home in Dade City with kitchen and fireplace

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Pool
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Escape to a serene environment at this unforgettable getaway. Relax on the Withlacooche River, perfect for kayaking, fishing or swimming and enjoy the nearby springs, beaches and theme parks. Reconnect with nature in a peaceful rural setting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Riverside Retreat

About this space
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape.
The space
Relax and unwind from a busy schedule, you will enjoy this peaceful, serene environment away from it all and yet conveniently located near many springs, beaches and theme parks. It is a rural area and is away from the city lights.
Located on the withlacooche river, perfect for kayaking, fishing or swimming. There’s so much wildlife to see it’s actually amazing . Great place to relax, read and do something different.

Many fast food an restautants close by as well as many grocery stores, close to the Whitlacooche state trail, Joy Lam Drive In movie theater and Downtown Dade City and a 45 min drive from the Tampa Int'l airport and Bush Gardens

Large Group, no problem we do have 1 additional RV on the property that can accomodate up to 6 ppl and we can also provide a tent with air mattress at an additional cost. (if available)
Guest access
River access
Basically everything is provided you may wanna bring a fishing rod if you like that and a lifevest for smaller children
Other things to note
Kayaks and Fishing Poles available

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Dade City, FL

What's nearby

  • Giraffe Ranch - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Withlacoochee Trail State Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sherman Hills Golf & Country Club - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Dade City Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot - 13 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Florida National Cemetery - 14 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dade City Moose Lodge - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat located?

Situated in Dade City, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Giraffe Ranch, Withlacoochee Trail State Park, and Sherman Hills Golf & Country Club. Pioneer Florida Museum & Village and The Wildlife Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Riverside Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed every second of my stay, Sandra and Hector were great hosts, beautiful, peaceful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Riverside Retreat

Clean, quiet, + cute. There are a handful of things to enjoy on the property. A tree platform, kayaks, a movie projector screen spot, and a couple fire pits. The river along the property is very cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Great Place

This place was the most relaxing location I’ve ever stayed at. It was perfect for just enjoying the outside and nature whether you were sitting by the river or hanging in the hammock. The owners were wonderful, always checking on me to see if I needed anything. I will definitely go back to Riverside Retreat. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Nice getaway

Wr stayed here for 3 nights. The Host lives on property and they are amazing. Communication was fabulous. We really enjoyed the camper and the grounds. Our dog got along great with the hosts dogs and she had a blast running back & forth for firewood. We needed for nothing. We left there relaxed and fulfilled. We would like to plan to stay a few more tines a year. Thank you for the amazing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little oasis

This place was a great place to stay, we had such a relaxing time and the kids had plenty to do. There were kayaks to use and we went fishing and relaxed by the fire. They even set up a projector outside and they had popcorn and which was a huge hit with the kids. Only con I would say was the camper could have been a little bit cleaner and I would say to bring your own blankets and sheets. Overall, we had a great time and Sandra was so responsive and helpful for whatever we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R.

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

Wonderful peaceful getaway

This was a very relaxing peaceful GLAMPING experience! The rv was clean and had everything we needed and was very comfortable for my husband and I and our 5 year old . The hosts were very accommodating and friendly and just really nice people. Very quiet peaceful location near a river with fishing and kayaking. And a fire pit and we even played darts on the outdoor dartboard! We stayed 4 nights and will definitely stay again if we are in the area visiting!! Would definitely recommend if you are just wanting to get away from the noise of everyday life and recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Serene Oasis For The Entire Family

This property radiates with peace and serenity. This was my first time ever using VRBO. VRBO caused a bit of a headache but the hosts did everything they could to help the situation even though it was of no fault of their own. As soon as I stepped onto Riverside Retreat, all of my worries and stresses washed right down the Withlacoochee River. They have a beautiful treehouse that's perfect for stargazing, a projector and screen for movie nights with the other campers, many kayaks and fishing supplies to choose from.. I am just so unbelievably impressed with this beautiful oasis and give it a million stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Riverside Retreat

Would like a credit back for 1 night. Dates Feb.21st - 25th. 1st night was no heat 43 degrees. 3rd night no A/C. Went home 1 day early as we woke up on the 24th with the roof leaking and water all over the living room floor. RV was not the same one pictured on the site. a lot of differences. We have pictures to prove. Sandra & Hector were very nice but did not offer an explanation of the different RV, or inform us before we stayed that it was not the one pictured and paid for. Not happy, but survived, Mary and John Benjamin
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

Disliked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024