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The Sunshine Home Getaway

Vacation home near Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Jacksonville

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, Gateway Town Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, EverBank Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jacksonville

Urban Core stay.Your stay at this Urban Core vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Gateway Town Center and UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. Also, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gateway Town Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • EverBank Stadium - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 24 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • St. Johns Town Center - 29 min drive - 19.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rosa Parks Station - 7 min drive
  • Jacksonville Station - 10 min drive
  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annie Lee's Bakery & Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Duval Fish & Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬17 min walk

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 Sunshine Home Getaway

The Sunshine Home Stay is newly renovated clean and open space with the necessary amenities to make your stay comfortable. Bedrooms are furnished with television to your own comfort, and we are just steps from downtown entertainment, restaurants, and nightlife. We have our self check in and out to make it easier for all our guest. Security cameras on the outside with motion lights with security alarm system in place.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Sunshine Stay Jacksonville
The Sunshine Home Stay Jacksonville
The Sunshine Home Stay Private vacation home
The Sunshine Home Stay Private vacation home Jacksonville

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sunshine Home Getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sunshine Home Getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sunshine Home Getaway to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.3 mi (16-min drive) from Kurzius Beach.

Does The Sunshine Home Getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sunshine Home Getaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Sunshine Home Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sunshine Home Getaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Sunshine Home Getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Sunshine Home Getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sunshine Home Getaway to downtown Jacksonville?

This vacation home is 3 mi away from Jacksonville.

The Sunshine Home Getaway Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

deadboy

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience. I was in the rental for two weeks. It was very homey and well stocked for that stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marla J.

Liked: Cleanliness
My host was super nice and accommodating! I would definitely book with her again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

Recommend
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Efrain B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
TERRIBLE i definitely don’t recommend beware that this property also has 2 units attached to the house in the back yard. So it not a full fenced In yard and front yard fence isn’t suitable to put a pet or child in. The worst experience I’ve had with a house and Vrbo. Also neighborhood is definitely not great. No parking on property they want you to park on corner of the street so you can get a ticket. Tried to get a refund back since I was only in house for 5 minutes and decided to leave after being tricked by description of house and host refused to give me a refund. If I could give zero stars I would…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

I was in town for a weekend lab FSCJ, I like this place because it is very convenient to the campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline C.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away

It was nice to be able to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James S., Pensacola

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

Very nice and clean accommodations. The only issues were the delay in the check in process and a strong seafood smell from the previous guest. The property was located close to the stadium and easy to find. I would recommend for short stays and would return for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliott B.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

We enjoyed our stay. The home was cozy and comfortable for a quick little getaway to rest, relax and reset. The only issue was the beds could have been a bit more comfy. Other than that, it was nice. The house looks exactly like the pictures and I love the decor. It speaks loudly about the owner who was very responsive when we reached out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriett G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute & comfortable

This house was adorable! Everything just as listed. Beautifully decorated. The owner was very responsive. We did not have any issues. We definitely recommend & will return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not what I thought

Pros: clean, well lit Great communication with property manager. Cons: No washer and dryer bad neighborhood, street parking. Train came at 2:45 & 4am shook the house and whistle woke us up. No bathroom exhaust fan. No dishwasher.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Very clean and comfortable for a family. Close to downtown 95 and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwan A B., English

Liked: Cleanliness

Dwans Place

Great stay but last minute change on property Iwas eager to stay at, however the exchange was acceptable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

June D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location to visit the zoo

We came down for a visit to the zoo. Thus place was only 8 mins away from the zoo. The house was cozy & nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jacksonville

The house was very clean. Neighborhood was not bad at all, we had no problems with neighbors. They were actually very nice and friendly. The only thing I would say that could improve was the front fence be a little higher for the dogs.Other than that we had no issues with the place or the landlord. She is helpful with info or any issues. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., Tallahassee,FL

Liked: Cleanliness

clean and comfy

The place was spotless clean. The beds were very comfortable and the price was right.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Stay in FL

Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jocelin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accurate and convenient

Everything was pretty accurate and with modern conveniences that were fantastic, but sofa needs to be replaced. Also, like most properties with hard wood flooring, polish or dust mite/flea should be used to make sure the floor is clean and doesn't cause itching.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kaleb B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty good

Place was clean and well kept. Host was very quick to respond when needed. Only complaint is the location because of a train that would come every 30 min and a neighbor had a loud party one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was our 2nd stay we absolutely loved it here

The interior design was impeccable the cleanliness was amazing the host was awesome and accommodated us in every way we needed our state was very pleasant and we will return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Well we didn’t stay as long as we planned on because 3 weeks before our stay I broke my back and have been in a significant amount of pain so the visit was cut short. Plus one of the people stay had a medical emergency with his mother and couldn’t come. So my gal friend and I enjoyed a girls night coloring hair and sipping wine. Great to spend time together. Parking was confusing and parked in the street. The area was very quiet but the neighborhood was a bit scary for a country gal. The house was adorable and very well decorated. Nice kitchen and the beds very comfortable. The air conditioning was fantastic and set at a nice temperature. Ceiling fans in most of the rooms made for a nice open air feel. A few hiccups in the checking in process due to unanswered messages and voicemails. Judith told us that she doesn’t give information for entrance to the home until 2 hours prior to checking in which seemed late to me and could cause some anxiety about that process. Overall a good experience and a great comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022