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Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen

Holiday home with a water park, near University of Florida

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen

Welcome to Depot Village!
A unique boutique hotel experience rich w/ traditional Florida charm near Gainesville's lively downtown! Perfect for a cozy luxury base while exploring North-Central Florida. Enjoy downtown living blocks from fantastic dining, cafes, bars, nightclubs, & breweries.
Ideal for getaways, business trips, local events, music festivals, springs visits, hiking, biking, & Gator games. Minutes from UF, Shands Hospital, Depot Park, Hawthorne Trail, Heartwood, GNV airport & more!

The Space
Welcome to Animal House: Charm meets adventure in the Heart of Downtown Gainesville!

This fully furnished House offers a homey experience featuring:
- Cozy queen memory foam bed & a TV
- Spacious living room
- Modern dual headed shower for ultimate relaxation
- Complete kitchen with granite countertop
- Nice dinning area that fits 4
- Complimentary coffee, gourmet teas
- Front porch & back porch with sitting area
- All essential toiletries and linens provided

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with private, keyless entry, ensuring a seamless check-in experience.

Guest access
All guests may enjoy our fenced, private courtyard, & other lounging areas. Treehouse Lounge is open during 10:00 am to 10:00 pm UPON request & availably. (message us for inquiries)

Please be respectful of other guests during quiet hours;
quiet time is from 10:00 pm to 10:00 am, unless a guest rents for private events.

Parking
Street parking is available 24/7.
Free Parking in the GRU city lot across the street from The Yellow House:
Weekdays - 6pm to 6am & Weekends - All day

To learn more about Downtown Gainesville Parking Garage located 2 blocks away from Depot Village, please visit gvilleparking Locations & Rates page.

Please Note
Animal House is accessed by a staircase consisting of four steps.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Upon request
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside the units

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Good eats, good times, good vibes. Clean dishes help us all shine! Please wash before you go. Thank you!
Set the AC to 75° on Eco, let’s keep the good vibes (and cool air) flowing!
Dirty linens? No worries! The hamper’s hiding under the luggage rack, drop everything in and you’re doNe!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Upon request
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gainesville

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Bar & Billiards - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪bb.q Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly 1bd/1b unit with living space and full kitchen located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. Depot Park and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super welcoming and accommodating host! The space was clean and close to downtown and walkable to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Great Place to stay.

What a great little place walking distance to downtown. Plenty of food really close. Will definitely look at next time we go to Gainesville
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Weekend at UF

Excellent location, staff could not be more accommodating. Enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

What an awesome place to stay!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

kerry

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Letitia W.

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel A G.

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

Last minute trip but what a find!!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Mom’s weekend for Delta Zet sorority

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

great little place

a microwave would have been helpful, but not critical. perfect for short weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rob C., Fort Lauderdale area

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

Good location

Convenient to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay for a weekend. Responsive host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sleeps 6 but not enough blankets, towels, etc. for amount of guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elijah F.

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

This was a good surprise

The property was clean . The location is awesome. The bathroom was awesome . I will be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Weekend Getaway

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.

6/10 Okay

Diahanne M., Tulsa Oklahoma

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,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

So cute!

Adorable place in a great location with friendly, helpful hosts who were quick to respond to any questions. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Cute place in downtown Gainesville

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivia T.

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

Clean, Downtown Studio Home

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

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

Quick getaway

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S., Panama City, Fl

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

Small but cute

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Fun Stay Downtown

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Clean place

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Centrally located to downtown area

This was a cute secure one bedroom apartment with all the amenities. We were in town for an event that was 1 mile away, making it very convenient. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Gazanfar R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

The place was well located, close to all the food joints and down town. It was neat and clean, bathroom and kitchen had all the requirements . It was listed for 4 people, however I would think this would be just right for 2 people and hence gave it 3 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Eli Collins

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Depot Village offers a distinctive boutique hotel experience infused with the timeless charm of traditional Florida. Settled in Downtown Gainesville, our sanctuary invites you to unwind, revitalize, and reconnect amidst serene surroundings.

While the exact date of Depot Village's construction remains a mystery, evidence suggests it was established before 1884, with possible origins dating back to around 1870. An integral part of Gainesville's heritage, Depot Village stands as the second oldest house in the city, with the honor of being surpassed only by the Mathison house, built in 1853.

Constructed from robust hard pine timbers and supported by intricately carved limestone pylons, Depot Village has witnessed a storied past. Once serving as the Gainesville Zen Center and hostel in the mid-20th century, it has hosted thousands of visitors over the years.

As one of the oldest and most cherished buildings in Gainesville, Florida, Depot Village remains a treasured gem, preserving a piece of history waiting to be discovered and enjoyed by discerning travelers like yourself.

Why they chose this property

Depot Village is a cozy luxury base while exploring North-Central Florida. Nestled next to HOWL Tea Shop and on the corner of our Yellow House, Luban's coffee stop awaits. Enjoy all the comforts of downtown living blocks from fantastic dining, cafes, bars, nightclubs, & breweries. Ideal for getaways, business trips, local events, music festivals, springs visits, hiking, biking, & Gator games. Minutes from UF, Shands Hospital, Depot Park, Hawthorne Trail, Sun Center, Heartwood Sound Stage, GNV airport & more. Experience the best of Gainesville's vibrant neighborhood right at your doorstep!

What makes this property unique

Depot Village is a unique boutique hotel experience rich with traditional Florida charm. Escape to a place where you can relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect. Once a Zen Meditation Center, our guests comfortably enjoy Downtown Gainesville. We are happy to offer completely renovated, private rooms with a full set of amenities.

In addition to our charming unique rooms, we also host a wide variety of public and private events. Whether you're planning a small, intimate wedding in our courtyard, a baby shower in our Yellow House, a holiday party, company event or music festival, we can help bring your event to life!

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