Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Celebration Pointe. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like wildlife walks.
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 17 min walk
Dutch Bros Coffee - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
Red Rice Kitchen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet-Friendly Family Home w/ Yard pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Family Home w/ Yard?
As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Family Home w/ Yard on 3 Nov 2026 start from £132, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Family Home w/ Yard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Family Home w/ Yard?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Family Home w/ Yard?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pet-Friendly Family Home w/ Yard located?
Situated in Gainesville, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Florida, Regal Butler Town Center and Curtis M. Phillips Center. Cultural Plaza and Florida Museum of Natural History are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice place - they've done a nice renovation. Communication with the host was great, he's very responsive. Nice and close to Shands hospital, where our appointment was. Our dog enjoyed her walks in the neighborhood!
The place was roomy and comfortable. The extra bunks in the second bedroom were a plus. It was not as pretty friendly as I would have liked. We didn't use the back yard at all. The host really should impose a fee in guests that leave behind doggy landmines. The algae covered water bowl could be replaced with a pooper scooper and I didn't feel like the fence was in proper shape to hold my small dog. Some of the kitchen ware could also stand to be replaced. Overall, it was fine and the price was right, but I don't think I'll return. A little TLC and attention to detail could go a long way to making this place top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Leila W.
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I am giving two stars because the host did accommodate us by moving us to another one of his units that was cleaner. But regarding the unit I am rating, it deserves 1 star. It was roach infested, dirty, and needs a lot of work. The baseboard near the HVAC unit was rotting from water damage. The walls all had dirty smudges, one even had what looked like a blood smear. The floors clearly hadn’t been cleaned prior to us checking in. We also learned that VRBO offers no protections against bug infestations-it’s up to the host to provide a solution if they want to. Luckily the host did move us to a cleaner unit that was only a couple minutes away, but we did have to spend one night in this unit and killed at least 15 baby roaches during that time.
We were visiting UF for my daughters graduation and unfortunately found this property in poor shape and inconsistent with the listing. We had planned to stay 2 nights, but due to the poor condition of the unit and surrounding area my family refused to stay and we left after one night. It is located in a low income subsidized housing area. The surrounding area (street, parking area) has abandoned furniture, cars, and children's toys. The landscape is poorly maintained from the front parking to the backyard. The backyard is littered with used cigarette butts, and empty mini alcohol bottles. When entering the unit you are met with a very strong, unpleasant astringent odor. There is excessive wear throughout the unit from flooring, to stained bathtub, a doorknob fell off the bedroom during use creating a safety and usability concern. We attempted to use an ironing board that would neither open nor close properly and appeared to be rigged with a wire. There were bugs on the floor of one bedroom. A long black hair was in one of the beds!! Despite being charged over twice as much as usual for the stay - the property is not worth 1.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations during such an important occasion for your family. We always want our guests to feel comfortable and welcomed, and we did our best to address your concerns during your stay.
That said, we would like to clarify that the reservation was used, check-in was completed, and the request for a full refund did not apply under the booking policy. While we fully respect every guest’s opinion, we believe it is unfair to harm a small business with exaggerated statements simply because a refund could not be granted after the stay had already begun.
The property and neighborhood are accurately represented in the listing photos and description, and we continuously work to maintain and improve the space for our guests. We also take cleanliness and maintenance concerns seriously, and any issue reported during the stay is addressed as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your feedback and wish your family all the best following your daughter’s graduation.