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10/10 Excellent
Matthew M.
19 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthew M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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Gator Shack, Luxury Chic!
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Garage parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Balcony
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gator Shack, Luxury Chic!
Summary:
Beautifully remodeled 4BR/3BA home just 0.8 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium! Sleeps 8 with spacious living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and plenty of parking. Enjoy the fire pit, BBQ grill, and outdoor seating—perfect for a glass of wine under the stars or coffee with the birds. Ideal for game days, graduations, Parents Weekends, or hospital visits. With shops and restaurants nearby, this is the place to be for your next Gainesville stay!
Beautifully remodeled 4BR/3BA home just 0.8 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium! Sleeps 8 with spacious living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and plenty of parking. Enjoy the fire pit, BBQ grill, and outdoor seating—perfect for a glass of wine under the stars or coffee with the birds. Ideal for game days, graduations, Parents Weekends, or hospital visits. With shops and restaurants nearby, this is the place to be for your next Gainesville stay!
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About the area
Gainesville
Gainesville is home to this holiday 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 Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
- University of Florida - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Lake Alice - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
- Westside Park Tennis Center - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Wawa - 20 min walk
- Cantina Anjeo - 19 min walk
- Pascal's Coffeehouse and Christian Study Center - 19 min walk
- The Social At Midtown - 17 min walk
- Law School Commons - 20 min walk
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Communication
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Location
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Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca P.
21 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious. Great location and walkable to stadium.
Rebecca P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. So happy you liked it.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
16 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, spacious and well stocked kitchen for a wonderful weekend in Gainsville
Host responsive to questions
We will stay here again in the future!
Matthew
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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