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Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown

Vacation home near University of Florida in Gainesville

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A two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch, and a brick driveway.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There is a chandelier above the table, and the room has wooden flooring and white walls.
A four-poster bed with a ceiling fan, large windows, and artwork on the walls.
A covered patio with a brick floor, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.
A kitchen with a gas stove, a sink, and black cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Thomas Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Duckpond stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Duckpond vacation home, you'll find Thomas Center and Matheson History Museum. Also, Hippodrome State Theatre is within half a mile (1 km) and University of Florida is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Matheson History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thomas Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Depot Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪University Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Top - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cry Baby's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬7 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.

Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown

Visiting Gainesville for UF sports, graduation, Shands, or sightseeing? We have the perfect place for you. Located in the historic district of downtown Gainesville
Walk to downtown bars and restaurants. 10 minutes drive from La Chua Trail (a Florida State Park) where you are guaranteed to see 1 to 100 alligators.

***Bedroom has a King bed, in addition there is a queen air mattress to sleep a total of 4. Please let us know at time of booking if you will need the air mattress.

The owners live next door to the house, and can be easily reached via phone and e-mail.

Also, please note that the `convertible bed` is a queen sized blow-up mattress (with linens and pillows provided) and can be placed in the living room/ couch area. Pack-n- plays can fit in the bedroom. The house is 775 SF heated/ cooled).

Guests have whole house and also access to the shared, beautiful backyard (shared with owners and 1 other rental house).

I am available and also have a maintenance team available for any help needed.

Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.
1. No Smoking- $250 fee for smoking inside the home******
2. Quiet Hours- 9:30 pm to 8 am- (you may be asked to leave and you will not receive a refund)******
3. No Parties- ******
4. No Pets Allowed- $200 fee if caught with a pet

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1. No Smoking- $250 fee for smoking inside the home****** 2.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

342181

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown to downtown Gainesville?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Gainesville.

Historic one bedroom Home- Walk to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was great, house is cute and cozy. Nice quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and shops exactly as posted. House has everything you need during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UF Visit

Great location with close proximity to UF campus and area shops and restaurants. Had all the amenities we needed and easy parking too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Cute

This property is so cute and in such a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Very cute neighborhood, cozy house with everything we needed. Bit of a hike to campus but we booked absolutely last minute for a football game so can’t complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gainsville trip

Quiet area. Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean. Will probably return: the walk into downtown was perfect. Don’t forget your umbrella.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026

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