Historic & Modern Home, walk to UF

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7114 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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Gainesville, FL

University of Florida5 min walk
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium3 min drive
Shands at the University of Florida4 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Experience luxury and comfort in this clean and contemporary historic home in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The antique charm is captivating and well balanced with modern furnishings and comfortable living spaces.

Location is a big perk to our home. When the University opened with 136 students in the fall of 1906, parking was not stressful. Today, parking can be chaos, especially during the football season. You will love being in close proximity (10-15 minute walk depending on your pace) to where the Florida Gators roar, the Ben Hill Griffin stadium. If walking is not for you, a bus stop is a block away. Our ample backyard/outdoor private parking is large enough that even an RV will fit (no hookups).

Enjoy being centric to all that Gainesville has to offer. The Philips Center of Performance Arts, Harn & Museum of Science and Natural History, Hippodrome, UF golf course, parks, local breweries and great restaurants should keep busy. If the outdoors call your name, our neighborhood is perfect for a good-morning jog. Majestic road and mountain biking trails, tree climbing, tubing in springs, and cave diving experiences are also available to keep your adrenaline going.

Our 1950 home is fully renovated to provide an enjoyable space for a party of 7. Sleeping arrangements consists of three bedrooms, 1 queen and 2 full beds. A portable crib and a twin sleeper sofa is perfect for the little lucky ones. Memory foam mattresses with soft, hypoallergenic and comfortable fabrics will enhance your experience. Each room is equipped with soothing white noise natural sound tracks machines to enhance your sleep, relax, focus and block inside/outside undesirable noise. The clean up department consists of 1 private bathroom with a shower in the queen room and 1 bathroom with a cast iron tub and original 50's tile floor for the full bedrooms.
The kitchen is fully stocked with efficient european style designs. Drip and french press coffee machines will sooth your mornings. A portable grill, cooler, indestructible wine glasses and two camping chairs are provided (ideal for tail gating). Indoor W/D and iron board available for your laundry needs.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

My kids are EXTREMELY allergic, be respectful

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gainesville

This vacation home is located in Gainesville. Florida National Scenic Trail and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Florida Museum of Natural History and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

University of Florida - 5 min walk
Florida Museum of Natural History - 3 min drive
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 3 min drive
Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive
UF Health Shands Hospital - 5 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Mi Apá Latin Café - 14 min walk
The Social at Midtown - 20 min walk
Las Carretas - 20 min walk
Gator Corner Dining Center - 4 min drive
PDQ Fresh Tenders - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic & Modern Home, walk to UF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

4 Mar 2024

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

Pleasant stay

The house was very clean and spacious enough for our family to visit UF. Kitchen and bathrooms were clean and functional. Beds were comfy and overall quiet neighbors. The road noise was a slight problem but not too great of a nuisance to where we won’t come back. Great location and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie c., Satellite Beach/Fl

12 Nov 2023

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

Coston Stay

Visited our son that goes to UF. House is very clean & walkable to everything! We have stayed here twice now. Thanks again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

24 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful Game Day Stay

This is an awesome place if you are traveling for football or for need to get access to the University. Well laid out, Publix near by. Bars etc with in a mile. Will be back! Book with confidence.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Bryan M.

13 Mar 2023

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

House was on main road to much noise and floors squeek when walking

The property was very clean. The home is on a main road and is very busy to much noise from cars and trucks. The owner offered ear plugs and noise cancelling equipment but my friends were not happy with noise or having to wear ear plugs in a house that you rent. The wood floors make a lot of noise when walking on them during the night and would wake up my friends if someone use the restroom.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023