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NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands.

Family-friendly stay near University of Florida

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, foosball, books
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101445 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Meridian Acute Care
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

In Gainesville .You'll find University of Florida and Meridian Acute Care within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Sweetwater Wetlands Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Meridian Acute Care - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sweetwater Wetlands Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bivens Arm Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Florida - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spark at Embers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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.

NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands.

Newly renovated 1972 ranch-style home is located in a beloved peaceful neighborhood on the Southside of Gainesville just off of Williston Road and within minutes of the University of Florida, UF Health, VA, I-75, shopping, and all the amenities the city has to offer.

The 1445 sq ft house is tucked away on a private road offering plenty of privacy including a large fenced in backyard with an outdoor dining space, propane grill, and bonfire!

This beautiful home features a large Living Room with a 72” Roku TV, Queen Sleeper Sofa and a designated remote workspace. The Dining Room and Kitchen Combo offers the newest amenities with all the upgrades. Going out the Sliding Glass Doors into the backyard you are welcomed into a Private Fully Fenced in Yard with Wood Burning Fire pit perfect for all your large gatherings.

Down the main hallway you will find two (2) Guest Bedrooms; one (1) Queen Bed and one (1) King Bed. They share a fully remodeled Hallway Guest Bathroom with a Tub/Shower Combo. The Master Bedroom offers a King Bed, Walk-in Closet, and private attached en-suite fully remodeled Bathroom with a Walk-in Shower.

On the opposite side of the house, through the Kitchen, you will find a Game Room with a foosball table, the Laundry Room with full-size Washer and Dryer, and the 4th bedroom with two (2) Twin Beds plus a private entrance.

The interiors boast beautifully designed furnishings, new vinyl wood-grain flooring and plenty of space for gatherings amongst family and friends. This home is truly a wonderful retreat in heart of Gainesville, Florida!

***Please Note: This property is located on a private lime rock dirt road.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,445 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Free Parking on Driveway and Roadside in front of the house ONLY. Up to four (4) standard sized vehicles can fit. NO PARKING on front grass lawn.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50 Non-Refundable Pet Fee; Per Stay (2 Pets Max)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
$250 Non-Refundable Event Fee

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: $250 Non-Refundable Event Fee
Long-term renters welcome
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, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. Note from host: $250 Non-Refundable Event Fee Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. to downtown Gainesville?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Gainesville.

NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy, well priced home

The home was great. A couple out dated things but that didnt bother us. Nice area, nice backyard and easy to get to. Dirt road with dips so go slow. Lovely stay! Would visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Prasanta R.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lance R., fort collins

Liked: Cleanliness

clean, great communications

Property was upgraded and very clean. Close to campus, restaurants, etc. Departure was great....just lock the door. The neighborhood was older and more rustic (dirt road to house), but felt very safe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Henrietta A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rent with caution

The house sits on an unpaved road. Wasn't aware of this and we had my husband's sports car. Upon check in, first thing you notice is how newly renovated this charming old ranch is. They did a very nice job. Looking closer there were a lot of small black bugs on the sofa and pillows in living room. Some were alive some dead. We did find small white spiders on pillows in living room, on yellow chairs and in the bed. Management company was great about responding. My kids were very unhappy so we checked out next morning. We didn't even use the yard but it is huge and backs to woods. Bring bug spray for sure. The back bedroom with twin beds is hot. Must be an addition so the air doesn't cool that room. Even with ceiling fan on I recommend bringing an old school box fan. I could be wrong but it felt like the house was vacant for a while before we rented it and whoever did the deep cleaning didn't do a good job!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024