Location: Gainesville, Florida North Central, Florida, USA (Downtown Gainesville - University of Florida Gators!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: House
**We now have a second vacation rental just one block west of the cottage. This home is a 3/2 and will sleep up to 8 people. If our calendar shows the cottage is booked for your dates, please check our other VRBO listing #331769.
Our eclectic, cozy cottage is the perfect place to stay during your visit to Gainesville. We are located just three blocks northwest of Main Street & University Avenue. Walk to downtown theatre, dining, bars & shopping! For the same price as a hotel room, you can have an entire house with a separate living room, reading nook, full kitchen, fenced yard and off-street parking! Central a/c, cable TV and hi-speed internet are also included.
About a mile from the University of Florida, you can stroll up University Avenue or hop on the bus and you’re on campus in minutes - no parking hassles! GO GATORS!
Plus, the cottage is only a short drive to many other Gainesville attractions including several well-known scuba diving sites, Paynes Prairie Nature Preserve, several fresh water springs for tubing, snorkeling or swimming, and much more!
Gator Game Weekends
Gatornationals
Spring/Fall Arts Festivals
UF Preview/Commencement
Visiting Parents
Visiting Professors
Medical/Business Professionals
Visiting Alumni
Please note: The cottage is located in a very pedestrian friendly area, close to downtown nightlife. While it is generally quiet during the week, activity in the area does increase on weekends and especially event weekends.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Brand new Serta Pillowtop
- Convertible Bed : Living Room acts as second bedroom with doors that close it off from the rest of the house.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Large-screen, HD TV
- DVD
- Video Library : Several DVDs to choose from
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : coffee maker
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Publix grocery store is less than one mile North on Main Street.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Groceries can be provided upon request for additional fee
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : featuring table and chairs
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fenced Yard, Two bicycles available free for your use (upon request), Short walk to downtown Gainesville
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Max. of 2 dogs. < 50 lbs. Restrictions apply. Ask for details. Additional $100 deposit and $50 cleaning fee.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : No renters under the age of 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- University of Florida sporting events, Graduation, Visiting Parents or Professors, Gator Growl, Gatornationals, Spring and Fall Arts Festivals, Harn Museum, Florida Museum of National History, Butterfly Museum, Hippodrome State Theatre, several fresh water springs and lakes, Paynes Prairie, Shands Hospital, North Florida Regional Medical Center
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$119-139/nt(Su-Th); $139-169/nt(Fr-Sa)...Game/Event/Holiday:$259-289/nt(2nt min.)
Nightly rates are subject to 11% sales/tourism tax, plus...
One-Time Cleaning Fee: $50(1-2 people)/$25(each for 3rd & 4th guests)
Weekly: $695-$1095... Monthly: $1695-$2695(includes tax & cleaning fee)
Security Deposit: $100 min - $900 max (depending on length of stay)
Pet Fee: Addt'l $100 security deposit and $50 cleaning fee
**Cancellation waiting list available for booked dates (send inquiry)
eCheck, Visa, MC, Discover now accepted through VRBO secure service - NO FEES!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Third Street Cottage - Private Home, Univ. of Fla., Downtown
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Gainesville
We always use VRBO to find our vacation rentals because we love to travel with our dogs. When we noticed that our home town of Gainesville, Florida didn't have any rentals near the University of Florida, we thought it would be a great idea to make one! We purchased and renovated this cute cottage, walking distance to the theatre and all the restaurants, bars and clubs in downtown and less than a mile from campus! We're so excited about this new venture!
The Unique Benefits at this House
Being able to park with ease and take a short walk to some of the best restaurants and bars in town... as well as the Hippodrome State Theatre. The house is quiet, but in five minutes, you're in the middle of all the action! You can have a fun night out without worrying about the drive home. Plus, you can walk up University Avenue right to campus or hop on the bus. So Gator football games are a breeze!
Owner's Map of Gainesville
Married, Shawn and Lorraine are both in their 30's and have three adopted furry kids, Bosco, Ripley and Penny. They have lived in Gainesville, Florida for more than 15 years and love it. Not only do they get to experience the thrill of Gator football, but Gainesville also boasts a wide variety of cultural attractions and natural beauty.
Property Photos
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- Third Street Cottage - Gainesville, Florida-Downtown House
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- Bedroom with New Queen Pillowtop - Gainesville, Florida-Downtown House
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- Living Room with Sleeper (acts as second bedroom - can be closed off from house) - Gainesville, Florida-Downtown House
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- Dining area and Kitchen
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- View of dining room and reading nook from kitchen
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- Bathroom with shower/tub
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- Floor Plan
Traveler Reviews (18)
Precious cottage and wonderful stay!
Guest: Victoria
(Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
Thank you so much for making my month-long visit to Gainesville this summer so comfortable and enjoyable! All the thoughtful touches and the convenient location to the University and downtown made it ideal for my stay. So glad y'all welcome pets, too. Gainesville is a dog-friendly town. We loved walking in the neighborhoods and visiting the Northeast Dog Park (about a mile away). Hope to come back soon!
Owner response:Thanks, Victoria. We were happy to have you and Honey as our guests. You're welcome back any time!
Recommended for:Pet owners, sightseeing.
Perfect for couples.
Guest: woodstone
(Redland, Fl.)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/01/11
3rd St Cottage is downtown City but you feel like you're in a small village. Friendly folks, a bike ride 3 minutes to the many nightspots and restaurants. Free concerts at Bo Diddley park. A vibrant farmers market on Wednesday afternoon with a variety of tastes and smells and wide selection of local produce and products from small farmers. The location is suprisingly mellow and quiet yet still in the middle of it all. UF is less than 10 min on a bicycle. The bikes provided at the Cottage are very nice. Next time we'll leave ours home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Clean and Quaint
Guest: sos
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
We stayed at the cottage over the weekend for a Florida football game. Last year, we stayed in an awful motel and got charged more per night than the cottage. It was clean, comfortable, very cute, and within walking distance to restaurants. We even walked to the game at the stadium...it was about 1.5 miles, but a nice walk. The backyard is big with a table and a bbq grill, too. Washer and dryer were great--so much better than mine at home! (: If we return to Gainesville, we will definitely be staying at the cottage!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great location and owners
Guest: Volleyball travelers
(Austin, tX)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
We found the cottage to be all that we expected and its location to be very appropriate for us. While we were attending a sporting event at the University of Florida, we wanted the availability of entertainment not focused on students to be nearby. The owner had done a great job replying to my questions about access to campus and about the quality of restaurants in the downtown area. We did not have a car during our stay in Gainesville. After taking a cab from the airport, we walked to everything else we did. I don't know when we will next need to be in Gainesville but would be likely to stay in the cottage again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners.
sylvia,john & jessica
Guest: silly
(margate,fl)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/10
Loved the cottage, very nice deco. My husband had to work in gainesville,and my daughter and i spend the time in the garden and took walks with our dog. Everything is very close. Thanks again, the owners are great.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners.
Go Gators
Guest: Terri and Steve
(Pembroke Pines, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10
Review Submitted: 06/20/10
We stayed at the cabin because our daughter is going to UF and we needed to attend Preview. It worked out great for us because we needed a place to stay that we could bring our small dog. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The owners have nice touches that we can appreciate and the home is well equipped. It took us about 15 minutes to get to campus. It felt good to come "home" after a long day of orientations and information overload and relax and unwind with the nice living area. The cottage is very cozy. We were in and out so quickly that we didn't get a chance to enjoy and much as we would have liked but we think Buddy was very comfortable while we were away. We will for sure stay here again over the next 4 years!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners.
Guest: Paula
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Date of Stay: 01/14/10
Review Submitted: 01/14/10
Love the cottage! I spent alot of time walking and the area is very scenic and peaceful. Volta was the first stop -- great espresso. I hope the rest of my family gets a chance to stay here while visiting in the future...
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Guest: Ned & Carolyn
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Date of Stay: 01/01/10
Review Submitted: 01/01/10
Happy New Year! Gainesville is a wonderful city. And your little cottage was just right for us. Doggies had a terrific time as did we. We will likely come back again.
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Guest: Ken and Wendy
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Date of Stay: 12/15/09
Review Submitted: 12/15/09
As two Canadian snowbirds we came to Gainesvile hoping to find an active college town with lots to explore on foot and by bicycle and canoe. We have not been disappointed in our month here. The real Florida is great! Third Street Cottage took us back to our own college days, but with alot more amenities than when we started out. Thanks for the memories.
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Guest: Laura121
(Perry Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/13/09
Review Submitted: 11/13/09
We stayed here for the UF/ Vandy game and loved it. It was a great location, very cute, had everything we needed! There were 4 adults in our party and it was very comfortable! Will stay here again!
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