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Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF!

Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Florida

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Driveway extra 4 cars with pull out spaces

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida Bat Houses
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF!

Summary:

Experience the best of Gainesville in this inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house! Located near the University of Florida, this home offers easy access to local attractions and campus activities. Enjoy spacious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living areas. With outdoor seating, a BBQ grill, and modern amenities like air conditioning and Wi-Fi, this house provides a perfect base for your Gainesville adventure.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this vacation home. Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore University of Florida Bat Houses and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Westside Park Tennis Center.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Florida Bat Houses - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Carretas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gator's Dockside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Law School Commons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! located?

Situated in Gainesville, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Florida, Regal Royal Park, and Lake Alice. University of Florida Bat Houses and Westside Park Tennis Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Albert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall GREAT house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay close to all things we were looking for. excellent place for a family stay couldn't have worked out any better.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörn R.

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

very enjoyable

It has been magnificient
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry P.

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

College friends

This was a good basic house. It was clean, there was good seating for visiting, the kitchen was well supplied with dishes, glasses etc., but no food items other than salt and pepper. There was a Keurig coffee system and some pods and creamer. There were gator items everywhere including one very creepy picture in the master bedroom. The door to the bathroom in the back of the house wouldn't close completely. The master bedroom bed didn't have a top sheet, and only one bed pillow had a pillowcase. For the price, location and number of bedrooms and baths it was perfect for our purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, has everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

very nice area and house

clean house friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Williams

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I'm a professional host and manage over 300 rentals in Gainesville and St. Augustine

Why they chose this property

Love the proximity to the University of Florida

What makes this property unique

Gator themed

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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