Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard!

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living room with a blue sofa and a flat-screen TV.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a double sink, a microwave, and a dish drying rack.
A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
A house with a front porch, two chairs, a trash bin, and a red flower bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Florida

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Hippodrome State Theatre and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stephen C. O'Connell Center or Westside Park Tennis Center. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with rock climbing nearby.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Depot Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thomas Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Humble Wood Fire - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palomino Pool Hall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Midnight Underground - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dick Mondell's - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard! located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Depot Park, University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stay at this location every time we visit Gainesville. Love the location, love the host and love how clean and comfy this place is!10 stars!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive and caring host. She had a thorough visitors guide and thoughtful welcome snack basket. We selected the home because it is walkable (1-1/2 to 2 miles) to the UF football stadium, when we correctly assumed it would be difficult to get an Uber for an SEC game.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Clean! Will hopefully stay again when im back in 2 weeks!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great and quick response. Home was clean and welcoming. Great location close to UF.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great UF Getaway

Had a great stay at this property, perfect for our family and dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Great little place to stay when in town. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The place was clean, in a good location right (right next to depot park, a few minutes from downtown and UF) and had great amenities. The host was very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, I am happy you had an enjoyable stay! Our goal is to make sure our guests feel right at home and comfortable and I am happy we were able to do that for you. You are welcomed back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Clean and quiet place, host is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Enrique, we love having you as a regular guest! You're always welcomed. Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gainesville wedding

Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

The place is very clean and quiet, host is super friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
It’s always a pleasure having returning guests like yourself Enrique! We appreciate your kind review & will always enjoy having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

I would absolutely recommend, such a great spot; so clean, the host was very responsive and attentive. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Lea, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, you are welcomed back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We walked to everything

Great location, short 10min walk to downtown or 20min walk to midtown & U of F campus. Property is in excellent shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy townhome

The townhome was cozy, clean, and comfortable. The host really pays attention to detail with having essentials such as toiletries, dish soap, kitchen and grill ware, etc. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your review Carlo! You were the first to make use of the grill at the home & I am happy it all went well for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great attention to detail

The host has gone to great effort to address needs of guests and the unit was very clean. It is an great place to stay if you have a dog as the back yard has a nice tall, new wooden privacy fence.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
I appreciate your kind review Robert!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, Cute, New and Well Maintained

3 Bedrooms upstairs with a full bath, Kitchen, Living room, Dining area with half bath on first floor. House was extremely clean and very comfortable. What a lovely touch there was some cold waters in fridge with some snacks on the counter. Communication was very easy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Kristen, thank you for your kind review! We take pride in ensuring all of our guests have the most comfortable stay. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We stayed here to visit my Gator at UF. It’s a very convenient location to stay. Easy drive to UF campus. Property was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room to spread out. The owner was friendly and easy to communicate with. 2 parking spots which was great. We brought my partner’s service dog and had no issues bringing her along. If you’re a Luke’s bagel lover, it’s literally around the block! 5 minute walk! Big bonus for me!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
Jeni, Thank you so much for your kind review! I always try to ensure my guests have the most comfortable and smooth stay and I am glad this was your experience. I'll have to try Luke's Bagels myself..sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in many ways

I have a family of 3 as well as a fur baby and was looking for a home that was clean, safe, reasonably priced and conveniently located near downtown Gainesville.I found it! This home has all the amenities you or your family will need- regardless of the length of your stay.My family and I stayed for a total of 9 days and not one day did I have any complaints or issues.There is a really awesome park within waking distance that my kid and my dog absolutely enjoyed.If you’re into the bar scene, all of the bars are within walking distance so there is no need for an Uber if you have “one too many”.I’ve saved this location as my FAV and plan on making this my home away from home!Go Gators!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Townhouse close to UF!

We rented this house for my cousins graduation at UF & we really felt we couldn’t have found a better rental. It was in walking distance to a bunch of little food spots like Luke’s Bagels (which were delicious btw). It was about a 5 minute ride to downtown Gainesville as well as UF. The neighbors were all friendly and having 2 parking spots was a bonus for us. The house was equipped with absolutely anything and everything you could possibly need from a coffee maker to water bottles in the fridge. The backyard was pretty spacious and they even provide doggy bags to pick up after ur pet. The house had a ton of games that we most definitely utilized and had a lot of fun playing! The beds were comfy and there was a plethora of towels, soap & any toiletries u may need. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would 10/10 recommend staying here to anyone looking for a place to rent while visiting Gainesville. Kadeidra was so communicative and helpful to answer any questions promptly. She really was a delight to coordinate with and made sure we were taken care of. My family and I truly have no complaints nor critiques. Our stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
Mimi, Your review means so much! Thank you for taking the time to be very thorough and sharing your experience here at the cozy home! I am so happy you were able to have a great stay and it will always be my pleasure to welcome you back again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If the description of the property stated townhouse, then I missed it and so was surprised when there were stairs but all worked out fine. Loved that it was dog-friendly. They even have doggie poo bags in the backyard for you which was nice. They made it very easy for accessing the property and you have two parking spots if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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