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Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond

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Living area
Room
Bathroom
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Thomas Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Depot Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond

Beautiful home in the historic Duck Pond neighborhood. Built in 1930, this newly remodeled home is conveniently located near Downtown, University of Florida, and many unique restaurants.

The entire property is fenced in for complete privacy. Even though you are in downtown Gainesville you will feel peacefully secluded.

The property is unique in that it is the oldest house on the street and features pine trees with evidence of sap harvesting from the turpentine production days.
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About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Matheson History Museum and Hippodrome State Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Thomas Center and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Thomas Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Matheson History Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Depot Park - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Public & General - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hook Fish & Chicken - ‬18 min walk

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Megan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and helpful during my stay. The location was convenient to the University and had a nice fenced yard. The unit had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Everything was as advertised and communication was great. Beds we very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Quiet and Clean

Perfect property for our stay. Very clean and convenient toall of Gainesville. Gerald, was a wonderful host and very responsive. We would definitely, love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooks R.

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

Quiet, close, and comfortable.

My wife and I were in Gainesville for our daughter’s graduation. Our stay was terrific. The house was close to everywhere we wanted to be, quiet, and very comfortable. Communication from Gerald was just the right amount. The home was well appointed with necessary kitchen items and the bed and shower were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Matthew F.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very poor communication. I messaged the property manager during booking as recommended and receive no feedback.Property was double booked. I was 30 minutes from arriving at the property when I found this out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Our Impression.

Very nice, quiet, and safe. Everything someone may need and then some.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Home away from home

We are so thankful to have started in such a nice place. The little touches were amazing. We needed to stay a week after we sold our home before we could move to our new home and we loved it here. Loved the fenced yard for our pups. Loved the spacious parking. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Wonderful location

Located on an expansive lot with trees and flowers it was a quiet getaway for a Chicagoan. Yet it was also with walking distance of duck pond's beautiful homes, parks, and downtown Gainesville/ U of F so you got two experiences in one place. The home itself had everything you could need, with plenty of coffee sleeping area, TV's and even a little Rhumba vacuum.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly F.

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

Gainesville Getaway

The host was very accommodating and communicative. He provided so many thoughtful touches (snacks, spices, extra blankets, etc.) and made my stay so comfortable and easy. The bed was comfortable and everything was functional and clean. I really enjoyed my time there but was a little disappointed with the neighborhood. The neighbors across the street have a large boat in the front yard and the house next to them is being overtaken with weeds. Some of Duck Pond was absolutely beautiful with stately older homes but it was a little spotty with some derelict properties scattered throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Parents Weekend Success!

We had an uneventful (which is good) stay here! We arrived a little later than expected, but had zero problems getting in. House was older and I’m a little sensitive to smells, but I acclimated just fine. Shower was good. Owner was very prompt in communicating and attentive to any need one might have. We didn’t spend much time there because we were always doing something with our daughter out and about, but I did make my husband play a provided kids board game Sunday before we left! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

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

Great Place

I had such an amazing time staying here. Unfortunately, the circumstances were not great because our little dog was at University of Florida Vet Clinic.The Host was amazing, giving me time to decide my dates, sending information on questions I had, within a couple minutes. I didn’t have to wait hours for a reply. The house is older which I love!! To be an older house, the cleanliness was impeccable!! Not a drop of dust from the celing to the baseboards to be seen. This tells me they take very good care of this home. Driving back and forth from UF, I saw several restaurants, bars, stores...within just a minute or so from the place, even within walking distance. Nice big fenced in yard too. I highly recommend this place if you are headed to this area in Gainesville. We hope to come back and take advantage of everything around. Great college town!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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