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Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville!

Vacation home near University of Florida in Gainesville

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 124757 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Dogwood Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

In Gainesville .You'll find Dogwood Park and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens within a 15-minute walk of this Gainesville vacation home. University of Florida and 46th Blvd Playground are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dogwood Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 15 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville!

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 4,767 Sq Ft | 1 Mi to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

If you’re searching for a Sunshine State getaway for your next family trip, look no further than this stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home! This Gainesville vacation rental is sure to entertain the whole crew, with multiple living spaces, plenty of Smart TVs, a pool table, and more. Going out? Enjoy a scenic stroll along the water, explore campus, or take the kids to the Florida Museum of Natural History.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom Suite 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 queen beds
- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed
- Children’s Room: 1 toddler bed

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished lanai
- Gas grill, outdoor dining areas
- Spacious backyard, cornhole

INDOOR LIVING
- 7 Smart TVs
- Pool table
- Multiple living areas
- Casual & formal dining areas
- 3 home office spaces
- Ceiling fans

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster oven, blender
- Keurig coffee maker
- Dishware/flatware
- Paper towels/trash bags

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central air conditioning/heat
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- 4 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, step-free access

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- EV charging available

-- THE LOCATION --

- 4-5 miles to Gainesville Country Club, Mark Bostick Golf Course, Hawkstone Country Club
- 4 miles to Florida Museum of Natural History
- 5-9 miles to Loblolly Woods Nature Park, Bivens Arm Nature Park, Sweetwater Preserve, Boulware Springs Park
- 7 miles to Ecopassage Observation Boardwalk
- 8 miles to Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
- 13 miles to Gainesville Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee per stay (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home offers step-free access
- Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 faces toward the driveway and camera 2 is a doorbell camera facing toward the front of the home. The other two cameras are in the rear of the home, one facing the backyard and one facing the patio. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 4,757 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

468915

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville! to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville! to downtown Gainesville?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Gainesville.

Spacious Family Home w/ Backyard in Gainesville! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.. large and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice roomy , clean, and a great location for us. Plenty of room for the three couples and additional three adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Spacious and Comfortable

Our big family came to Gainesville for our niece wedding and this place was perfect for everyone.We had plenty of space to come together and celebrate.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle (Shelley)

Spacious Gainesville Retreat w/ Backyard!

great place for lots of people, Will be back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. It was perfect for me and my coaches. It was perfectly located for our event and for other fun things to do without traveling to far.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jill r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this home was great for our family. Plenty of space for everyone! Nice large kitchen table where we all had a seat. The host, Kevin, was very helpful. He was able to fulfill our requests for pack-n-play and high chairs and even a Christmas tree!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shenia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Home was amazing fast better than the piks describe!!!! My family and I highly recommended this vacation home you will love it! We'll be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
We are four retired social workers who travel together frequently. The management company was easy to work with. The home is spacious but some of the furnishings are in need of upgrading/repair/replacement. The home is listed as a five bedroom/4 full bathrooms. There are only 3 full bathrooms with a half bath off the kitchen area. The home is located on a very busy highway. This home would be great for a large group on a football weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Family reunion

This was a perfect house for our family reunion. Plenty of space and activities....pool table, ping pong table, basketball. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseanna R.

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

Wonderful space for all of us to enjoy

The home was nice and clean, loved the master bathroom with all of the updated features. It was a perfect location our daughter got married at the botanical gardens up the street. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne T.

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

Enjoyed

This is our second time for staying in this house. It meets our needs as a large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia T.

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

Perfect for our family

We enjoyed this property. It was so great to have pool and ping-pong tables, plenty of room for our Children and grandchildren to move around with no one being crowded.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Wonderful house for a large gathering

We rented this house for my son’s birthday weekend. There was plenty of room for friends and family. The boys enjoyed the pool and ping pong tables, foosball, and basketball. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy E.

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

Graduation for large family

The property was clean and as described.Perfect for large families. It provided alot of space for us to enjoy lots of family time. The location was ideal as it is close to stores, restaurants and UF. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, thank you for getting us the extra k cups we really appreciated that
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Graduation gathering… coming from multiple states

Great house for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Convenient

Home was clean, great location, plenty of space for large parties. Loved the back porch in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Grad wreekend

Nice, clean and spacious property. Plenty of room for cars and places to gather inside and out. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great home for large groups

Great space for our family while we were in town for our daughters wedding. Plenty of space to spread out and the kids enjoyed the pool table and games. Kitchen was great although there were very few drinking glasses. The doors under the sink were falling off the hinges. Well stocked with pans and most cooking utensils. Few repairs needed but overall a clean and excellent space for a large group to stay. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly w.

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

Great Space

We had an amazing time in Gainesville last weekend! The space was incredible and accommodating for our entire family. The guys enjoyed playing pool, ping pong and basketball. Plenty of room for Everyone!! We will definitely return here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Very spacious clean and fun

Lots of room, well-appointed with plenty of seating, tables, snacks and water (much appreciated by travelers). Pool and ping pong tables quite fun. Dog-friendly and a nice yard and patio area. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

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

Amazing listing!

This is one of the best VRBO properties I’ve ever stayed at. Great value for money—huge inside and outside with every house game and activity you can imagine. 15 minute drive to UF campus for football games. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Everything was as promised

We were looking for a place for the family to stay while in town for our daughters college graduation. The size and location allowed us to easily get to the college and not have to worry about where the family would stay. If traveling with a medium to large group, I'd recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Fun and very comfortable

Great place for the family to hangout and spend quality time. We love our games and it was fun to play cornhole, pool and foosball. We also brought cards and games of our own and they had good tables to play on. Nice size dining room table for eating together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert J.

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

Lots of room and support from the host.

The host was very helpful! He setup a firepit for us to use in the back yard when we asked if one available. Allowed to access an hour early, and answered all our question.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025