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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81097.9 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Gainesville, FL
- Place, Shands at the University of Florida16 min walk
- Place, University of Florida16 min walk
- Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium7 min drive
- Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Blue Bedroom w Futon
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
Common spaces
1 Single Sofa Bed
Green Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Red Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cute downtown home near UF and Depot Park
Come stay in this cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhouse, designed to make you feel at home while visiting Gainesville.
One block to Depot Park, a few blocks to the downtown Gainesville scene, Shands, and UF, this renovated home boasts comfy memory foam beds, a full kitchen & more.
Professional cleaning service before/after every guest.
Fast WiFi (~100mbs)
50" smart HDTV
Parking for 2 cars (or 3 compact)
Full kitchen
The home is in Porter's Community, please read more about it below!
The space was renovated in 2020 and includes new furniture and decor designed specifically for AirBNB to make visitors to Gainesville feel at home.
All rooms have a comfy queen memory foam mattress.
You can access the entire house, front porch and backyard area. Note that it's half of a townhouse/duplex, so parts of backyard are shared.
The entire place is yours, including the interior house as well as the half of the yard on your side of the duplex.
Washer /dryer may be available upon request.
This home is on the edge of Porter's Community, an "up & coming," multi-cultural / diverse neighborhood. The neighborhood is made up of mostly locals / residents, so please be respectful of the neighbors. It's super close to downtown, UF, and Shands.
Uber, bike or even walk!
It shares a wall/roof with another unit, so the backyard is shared; however, it has a separate driveway for 2-3 cars and separate entrance so it's completely separate. The other half is also used for AirBNB.
Pets are allowed so long as it's selected in advance. It's $25 fee if you book in advance; if you don't select it when booking, a $100 fee will be applied.
- Quiet time starts 10p. NO parties.
- No Smoking on property
- AC, please don't put below 73 otherwise it'll freeze up.
- Only 2 cars can park in driveway (or 3 if compact). Additional cars must be parked elsewhere, but not in neighbors yard or blocking.
- Pets allowed bu
One block to Depot Park, a few blocks to the downtown Gainesville scene, Shands, and UF, this renovated home boasts comfy memory foam beds, a full kitchen & more.
Professional cleaning service before/after every guest.
Fast WiFi (~100mbs)
50" smart HDTV
Parking for 2 cars (or 3 compact)
Full kitchen
The home is in Porter's Community, please read more about it below!
The space was renovated in 2020 and includes new furniture and decor designed specifically for AirBNB to make visitors to Gainesville feel at home.
All rooms have a comfy queen memory foam mattress.
You can access the entire house, front porch and backyard area. Note that it's half of a townhouse/duplex, so parts of backyard are shared.
The entire place is yours, including the interior house as well as the half of the yard on your side of the duplex.
Washer /dryer may be available upon request.
This home is on the edge of Porter's Community, an "up & coming," multi-cultural / diverse neighborhood. The neighborhood is made up of mostly locals / residents, so please be respectful of the neighbors. It's super close to downtown, UF, and Shands.
Uber, bike or even walk!
It shares a wall/roof with another unit, so the backyard is shared; however, it has a separate driveway for 2-3 cars and separate entrance so it's completely separate. The other half is also used for AirBNB.
Pets are allowed so long as it's selected in advance. It's $25 fee if you book in advance; if you don't select it when booking, a $100 fee will be applied.
- Quiet time starts 10p. NO parties.
- No Smoking on property
- AC, please don't put below 73 otherwise it'll freeze up.
- Only 2 cars can park in driveway (or 3 if compact). Additional cars must be parked elsewhere, but not in neighbors yard or blocking.
- Pets allowed bu
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Gainesville
Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Royal Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses. 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. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with rock climbing.

Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
- Shands at the University of Florida - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- University of Florida - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Thomas Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- First Magnitude Brewing - 11 min walk
- SquareHouse Pizza - 7 min walk
- Dick Mondell's - 8 min walk
- Relish Downtown - 11 min walk
- Humble Wood Fire - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jeff Rechtman
Premier Host
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