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Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61076.4 sq ft
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Gainesville, FL
- Place, Thomas Center5 min walk
- Place, University of Florida5 min drive
- Place, Shands at the University of Florida7 min drive
- Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard
Great for families and friends traveling together.
This newly restored historic home in the Duckpond area of downtown Gainesville is within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. It is also just minutes away from UF campus.
One bedroom has a king bed 2nd bedroom has a queen bed- perfect for families or for friends sharing a home. We also provide a queen-sized air mattress with sheets and pillows. Please let us know at time of booking if you need an air mattress.
Great for families and very peaceful surroundings.
Visiting Gainesville for UF sports, graduation, Shands, or sightseeing? We have the perfect place for you. Come back and relax after your event- or watch your event from the flat-screen TVs in the living room and bedroom. The house was renovated the summer of 2012 (it`s 1250 SF heated/ cooled).
You can walk to downtown bars and restaurants. The historic Thomas Center is just 3 short blocks away. We are also just a 10 minutes drive from La Chua Trail (a Florida State Park) where you are guaranteed to see 1 to 100 alligators.
We are also just 2 miles from UF campus, the Swamp, and the O`Connell Center.
The owners live next door to the house, and can be easily reached via phone and e-mail.
The shared backyard is fenced in and maintained by the owners, and connects to the backyard of the owners and our other historic rental home (the backyard is meticulously maintained with beautiful seasonal flowers and greenery-- winter is iffy for flowers depending on the weather).
The whole house is for the guests, and the backyard area is shared with 1 other rental house and the owners, and is beautifully maintained.
I allow for self-check in so that guests have privacy, but I`m available anytime I`m needed via phone, e-mail or in person.
Beautiful historic Duckpond neighborhood in downtown Gainesville.
Most bars and restaurants are within walking distance, but everything is within driving distance, and there is also a bus stop nearby.
The house has 3 small steps to get into all 3 entrances (it`s a historic home and is slightly elevated). Once inside, it is all one level.
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
This newly restored historic home in the Duckpond area of downtown Gainesville is within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. It is also just minutes away from UF campus.
One bedroom has a king bed 2nd bedroom has a queen bed- perfect for families or for friends sharing a home. We also provide a queen-sized air mattress with sheets and pillows. Please let us know at time of booking if you need an air mattress.
Great for families and very peaceful surroundings.
Visiting Gainesville for UF sports, graduation, Shands, or sightseeing? We have the perfect place for you. Come back and relax after your event- or watch your event from the flat-screen TVs in the living room and bedroom. The house was renovated the summer of 2012 (it`s 1250 SF heated/ cooled).
You can walk to downtown bars and restaurants. The historic Thomas Center is just 3 short blocks away. We are also just a 10 minutes drive from La Chua Trail (a Florida State Park) where you are guaranteed to see 1 to 100 alligators.
We are also just 2 miles from UF campus, the Swamp, and the O`Connell Center.
The owners live next door to the house, and can be easily reached via phone and e-mail.
The shared backyard is fenced in and maintained by the owners, and connects to the backyard of the owners and our other historic rental home (the backyard is meticulously maintained with beautiful seasonal flowers and greenery-- winter is iffy for flowers depending on the weather).
The whole house is for the guests, and the backyard area is shared with 1 other rental house and the owners, and is beautifully maintained.
I allow for self-check in so that guests have privacy, but I`m available anytime I`m needed via phone, e-mail or in person.
Beautiful historic Duckpond neighborhood in downtown Gainesville.
Most bars and restaurants are within walking distance, but everything is within driving distance, and there is also a bus stop nearby.
The house has 3 small steps to get into all 3 entrances (it`s a historic home and is slightly elevated). Once inside, it is all one level.
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
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Gainesville
Duckpond, a neighbourhood in Gainesville, is home to this apartment. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westside Park Tennis Center and Regal Royal Park. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.

Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
- Thomas Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Hippodrome State Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- University of Florida - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
- Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Top - 6 min walk
- The Dime - 6 min walk
- Cry Baby's - 7 min walk
- Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - 8 min walk
- bb.q Chicken - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.4/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding week
Chris D.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brandice D.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Brandice D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Janice A.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Cob webs hanging over clothes bugs in master nedroom
Janice A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Landen S.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Landen S.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
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