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Gator Alumni House with Private Backyard. 2 Miles From Campus & 1 Mile from I-75

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Fully stocked kitchen including complimentary coffee and tea
Exterior
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a coffee grinder, a kettle, and a basket of coffee pods.
Living area
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and two windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Regal Royal Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Regal Royal Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oaks Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

common area

2 Single Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Master

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shared

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gator Alumni House with Private Backyard. 2 Miles From Campus & 1 Mile from I-75

This 3 bed 2 bath house was built in 2005 and is located 1 mile from I-75 & 2 miles from UF campus tucked away right off of University/Newberry Avenue.
The property now has a completely fenced in backyard, perfect for containing pets for peace of mind.
This centrally located home is a perfect place for families, alumni, groups & gameday BBQ's as well as just a quiet getaway. The house includes a fireplace, 2 desks/workspaces, a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, a master bedroom & bath with 2 sinks, multiple shower-heads, and a large soaking tub.
The house has 3 beds (1 king, 1 queen & 1 full), 2 large reclining sofas, and air mattresses available. House is only <1 mile from North Florida Medical Center and a few miles away from UF Health/Shands.
The very private backyard has a 4 burner propane grill, charcoal grill and seating area on the back patio overlooking a spacious and private backyard that backs up against a large wooded area.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at 3525753836.
If you need any assistance, you will be speaking with me, the Owner, directly. I used to live in the house, but now live out of state and stay in the house when I am in Florida. So the house has many amenities that other rentals do not. I am not the best photographer and the pictures are an honest representation of the house. Many guests have said the house is bigger than it looks in the pictures.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
No pet fee, but advance notice of pet is required
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1178728vb
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

About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Regal Royal Park and Regal Royal Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Westside Park Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Regal Royal Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oaks Mall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sante Fe College - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • University of Florida - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Alumni House with Private Backyard. 2 Miles From Campus & 1 Mile from I-75 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Gator Alumni House with Private Backyard. 2 Miles From Campus & 1 Mile from I-75?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gator Alumni House with Private Backyard. 2 Miles From Campus & 1 Mile from I-75?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Alumni House with Private Backyard. 2 Miles From Campus & 1 Mile from I-75?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gator Alumni House with Private Backyard. 2 Miles From Campus & 1 Mile from I-75 located?

Situated in Gainesville, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Regal Royal Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Florida. Oaks Mall and North Florida Regional Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet, nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary V.

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

Great stay

Great stay and awesome location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taman E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very chill, welcoming spot. Off the beaten path but not too far, this was a cozy spot with a lot of heart. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Newsetti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alex was great and the property was so inviting and perfect for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was easy to work with. The house worked well for our extended family Thanksgiving gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Would stay again

Great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick M.

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

Great stay

Well provisioned house quiet neighborhood Alex is a great host thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place. Very comfortable. Great location

Nice place. Very comfortable. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E.

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

Great Gator Gathering place

Worked well for our family graduation home base.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yelixza S.

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

Great location great host

Alex was wonderful very responsive very efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay for ease and convenience in moving our freshman into UF. Perfect for our family and the grand parents.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

As promised, well located

Everything was as advertised, communication with the owner was great, would definitely recommend, very convenient to everything and in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great property and location

This was a great spot for our visit to Gainesville. Close to everything and house was very inviting. Would recommend to anyone looking for more than a hotel room. This house had all the amenities needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Fantastic

Great location, super clean, enjoyed the outdoors, quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Football weekend

Convenient location. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Beautiful home in quiet and convenient neighborhood

Host is very responsive and accommodating. The home was filled with everything you would need…close to campus but quiet and cozy. The fenced yard was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

Stay

Very nice place and great location. Suggest getting a step stool for people to reach pans that are located up high in the kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Perfect Gainesville Stay

The house was very roomie and clean. The owner was very flexible with checking in and out, and communicated well with us. The neighborhood was nice and safe enough for us to take a run outside. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-equipped with all of the extras, such as spices, dish detergent, shampoo..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

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

Cozy home

Enjoyed our five night stay with our pets. The property is homey and perfectly located close to UF. My husband needed a large work space and this home has it all. Alex is responsive and a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Perfect

Everything was perfect and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H.

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

Seamless!!!

This was, by far, one of the best experiences we have had with a vacation rental. Our host went above and beyond to make sure our stay was AMAZING. If we are back in the area, this will be our first choice! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

College Graduation

Great house and location. We where there for our daughters UF Graduation. We had plenty of room for family to visit. Alex was very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Donnie Y.

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

Family Vacation

The house was great. Had lots of fun games to play and room for all of us. The only thing it was lacking was lighting in the back year and in the driveway at night time. Other than that we enjoyed our stay. Alex was great responding and if ever needed will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and perfect for the needs. We were in town for a wedding with all of us coming into town at different times. Getting into the house was simple. The only draw back was the number on the house were behind a large bush. The home had everything and more that was needed! There was a glitch with VRBO when booking, and the dates were off by a day. Alex, our host, was accommodating to the glitch. Alex was quick to respond and ensure all would be fine. The location of the house was amazing! If you are looking for a house in Gainesville. This is the place! Highly recommend! Also the hammock in the back yard was the winning feature!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Alex

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This house was my full-time home after I took a job in Gainesville. My job is still based out of the area, but I now work remotely and live out-of-state. I still stay at the house when I am in Florida, so it will be well stocked and have a warm, homely feel. Feel free to make yourself at home!

I am a frequent traveler. When I travel I look for a smooth check-in process, a comfortable bed, affordable price, and a welcoming place with a non-corporate feel; this is what I aim to provide to my guests.

Why they chose this property

The house is centrally located in town with quick access to major thoroughfares like 8th Ave, 23rd/16th ave, 43rd Street, and University/Newberry Avenue, allowing quick access to the interstate (I-75 is ~1 mile drive), UF campus, Santa Fe College, all of Gainesville as well as surrounding smaller towns.

What makes this property unique

I used to live in this house full time, and my family and I now stay at the house when we are in Florida, usually a few months a year. I hope you feel like more like a guest than a customer.

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