Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen
Welcome to Depot Village! Enjoy a unique boutique stay blending traditional Florida charm with modern comfort near Gainesville’s lively downtown. Perfect for relaxing or exploring North-Central Florida—steps from dining, cafes, bars, breweries, and nightlife. On-site, unwind at our cozy THCA Café and soak in the friendly community vibe. Minutes from UF, Shands Hospital, Depot Park, Hawthorne Trail, Heartwood, GNV airport, and more.
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Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby.
Thank you so much for the 10/10 rating!
We’re really glad you found us helpful throughout your stay. That’s always our goal, and it means a lot to know it made a difference. We truly appreciate you choosing Depot Village and would love to host you again anytime!
The house was very clean. It was perfect for two people, if I could’ve changed anything, a better quality bed did not feel comfortable walking too far from the house a lot of homeless people in Gainesville. It was a close drive to everything we wanted to do. We enjoyed our time in Gainesville. Thank you very much.
Arthur R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback!
We’re really glad to hear you found the house clean and that the location made it easy to get around and enjoy your time in Gainesville. That’s exactly what we aim for.
We also appreciate your note about the bed comfort. That’s something we take seriously, and we’ll be looking into ways to improve that experience for future guests.
As for the surrounding area, we understand that different parts of Gainesville can feel a bit mixed depending on the time of day, and we always recommend driving or using rideshare if you’re heading out further, especially at night.
We truly appreciate you staying with us and hope to host you again in the future!
Excellent location, staff could not be more accommodating. Enjoyed our weekend.
Andrew F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicola H.
3 Jan, 2019
What a great location!!!
Laura was so welcoming. The property was perfect for our stay. We watched the fireworks right from the front porch and walked only minutes to all the new years festivities. Thanks so much. We will be back.
Wow, this place was absolutely amazing and more! I had a wonderful experience during my stay. Me my girlfriend and our dog stayed here for the Rock the Country concert in ocala. The cleanliness, comfort, and amenities exceeded my expectations. The staff, especially Matt and Christina, provided exceptional service and were so welcoming, making my stay even more enjoyable. The location was perfect—close to downtown with plenty of places to eat and simply beautiful overall. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway or a convenient stay. I look forward to visiting again!
Mark V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear the stay was comfortable and that the location made exploring the area easy. It’s always our goal to create a relaxing place where guests feel right at home. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to host you again anytime you’re back in the area. 😊
Verified
4/10 Poor
kerry
4 Sept, 2022
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not recommended unless you don’t mind loud, partying college kids on your porch. Could be nicer but wifi went in and out, no dresser or side tables to put your stuff on, only bathroom plug didn’t work and fees were more than half thr night stay.
kerry
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Letitia W.
24 May, 2023
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Depot Village
The on-site manager was great but It’s a work in progress. No central HVAC, just two small window units with huge gaps to the outside, roaches and the smoke alarm went off for no reason. Minimal dishes, only 1 coffee cup.
Decided to attend a function in Gainesville on Tuesday. Classes started the following Monday so the hotels were charging outrageous rates. Went to VRBO and found this little gem at 80% less than the hotels. It's a little compound with several rentals all under the Depot Village umbrella. We stayed at the Animal House, 3 rooms and a bathroom. No frills but everything we needed and everyone-managment and guests- were as friendly as can be. My only problem is that the fees were more than the rent. That just doesn't seem right to me. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and hope that there is availability our next trip.
Samuel A G.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
Hello! Thank you for your awesome review! The thing with fees is they actually save you money, if we had charged you only for the room you would have been charged 12.5 percent on the cleaning fee as we lower our rates as the dates near to help our occupancy! No one likes fees but this one actually saved you money without you knowing! I hope that makes sense to you! We look forward to having you back in the future!
Absolutely loved the location of this house and the cleanliness and communication was awesome! Would definitely recommend and will be returning for another game day weekend!
I came here with a few buddies for the 4th and the location couldn't have been better. Everything is within walking distance and the house itself was very nice, especially the shower.
Michael H.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Diahanne M.
12 Jun, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Decent Location
The property was centrally located, easy access to do many places, and the host was very accommodative.
My down side would be, there isn’t a microwave. My next concern would be the bathroom and kitchen,
Cute studio in downtown Gainesville. I stayed the weekend with a friend, but you could definitely sleep 4-5 people with the pullout bed and air mattress. Great location and very clean. Very nice shower too! I would stay here again.
It was a really great stay with a full bed, pull out couch (albeit with dipping corners), and a blow up mattress! I stayed with two of my friends, and we really had a great time in a great location (coffee shop right next door is fantastic). Host was super responsive and kind, and it really is less than ten minute walk from downtown highlights like the Hippodrome, Bo Didley Plaza, and Depot Park. The rental also had all the utensils, pots , pans, mugs, soap, shampoo, towels, etc that we needed to! There is no microwave, which was a little unexpected, but was super easy to work around with a stove, oven, and walking distance to so so many place to eat (take out during COVID!!)
It is downtown without a designated parking spot, so parking is a pain with first come first serve street parking. We did manage to get a spot almost every time for our stay, but it was a concern.
Only in town for 1 night, and this was a fun and unique place that worked perfectly for the 2 of us. We also really liked the convenience of walking to dinner.
This property was centrally located to my other plans in the area. I liked that it was walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
I felt the property was very clean and I truly enjoyed that shower!
If you are looking at this property to rent I would say it’s best for 2- 4 people and only if you are real comfortable with each other. The bedroom is central to the space and open to all other rooms.
But overall it was a great space!
Very cool place! Walking distance to downtown Gainesville and only a short distance from campus. Unique building and the address listed doesn’t take you to the front door so check with the property manager. Not an issue. Small space but very cozy. Overall definitely loved staying here and would stay again
This was a nice stay overall. Just a few comments:
1) Laura was very communicative, but there was nearly an hour delay after our set check-in time.
2) Parking instructions and WiFi password were not provided up front. I had to ask.
3) The place was charming and clean, but number of guests was overstated. 4 adults would be maximum, as there is only one bathroom, and you have to go through the bedroom to get to the kitchen!
4) There is a bar next door, so there was a little late night noise. Not every night and not too late.
5) Overall a good experience.