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Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard!
Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Florida
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81160 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, University of Florida
- Place, Shands at the University of Florida
- Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/ privately fenced backyard!
This townhome will be sure to make you feel at home and cozy, centrally-located, walking distance to University of Florida and Downtown Gainesville!
Depot Park- 5 min walk, 1 min drive
CADE Museum- 5 min walk, 1 min drive
Shands & VA Hospital- 5 min drive
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium- 6 min drive
GNV Airport- 13 min drive
Celebration Pointe- 13 min drive
Oaks Mall- 13 min drive
This is the perfect home for work, healthcare professionals, game days, special events and family getaways!
This is a 3 BR/ 1.5 BA newly renovated townhome. In addition, there is a luxury queen sized air mattress to sleep a total of 8 guests. All bedrooms are located upstairs, however stairs are not very steep and have a landing pad between the two short flights.
Includes fast WI-FI (500 mbps) , fully equipped kitchen, 60 inch Smart Roku tv in living room as well as smart tvs provided in each room, fenced in backyard with picnic table and grill (charcoal not included), washer/ dryer free of charge and much more. Each room is set up to make you feel at home which includes blackout curtains.
Full bathroom is a split layout separating the sink area and toilet/shower allowing for multiple person use while getting ready. There is also a half bath located downstairs.
The luxury queen sized air mattress is provided for the 7th & 8th guest or however you choose to sleep.
Parking: There are 2 standard sized parking spaces exclusively for you, directly in front of the home! A 3rd vehicle can fit parallel, blocking in your two vehicles in the standard spaces allowing for 3 total cars to fit comfortably for this home. Street parking is available, however - you should not park in any of the neighbors driveway or block in their cars. We are not responsible for any street parking. We advise car pooling due to limited space in front of the home.
For further information about where the home is located, we advise reading the below description in its entirety to ensure this home is best suite for you!
This home is located in the up and coming Porters Community, a multi-cultural/ diverse neighborhood. Porters mostly consists of locals and is a family friendly environment. A few homes on the street of the townhome are not up to date, however, the neighbors are very friendly and there has been no issues of safety with any of our guests/ or in the neighborhood. The next door neighbor does have a dog that barks at noises when he is let out back, he is not an outside dog and not out 24/7. We advise looking into other homes in the area if a barking dog will ruin your stay.
Early Check-In is dependent on the home availability. Late check out requests must be made the evening before check out prior to 8pm. There is a $50 per hr fee with the latest check out time of 12pm. Late check out is not guaranteed. It is dependent on same day check ins and our cleaners availability.
Dog fee - $80 total fee for 2 Dogs. Fee is the same for 1 dog.
(2 Dogs MAX - unless otherwise approved, NO CATS or any other animals allowed).
Make sure to include the number of dogs in your reservation. If dog(s) are not registered and or you bring any other animal to the home, a violation fee of $200 will be charged. No exceptions.
As per VRBO policies - If booking with a service animal: "A guests service animal must not be left alone at the listing without prior approval."
Help us to keep the yard clean - please pick up and properly dispose of any feces from your pets left in the backyard out of courtesy of the next guest. Poo bags are provided. If this responsibility is left to the cleaner, you may be charged an additional fee.
Please bring a kennel if your pup is not house trained and or not well behaved if left alone at the home. Any damages from you pups will be charged for repairs.
Absolutely NO smoking of ANY kind in the home. There is a private, fully fenced backyard with seating to do so. Violation fee is $500, no exceptions.
NO parties are allowed on this property. Your stay will be terminated without a refund. No Exceptions.
In order to access the home, a picture of your driver's license as verification will need to be verified by the host through the message board prior to check-in and receiving smart lock code. You will not receive check-in instructions if refused.
I look forward to hosting you!
Depot Park- 5 min walk, 1 min drive
CADE Museum- 5 min walk, 1 min drive
Shands & VA Hospital- 5 min drive
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium- 6 min drive
GNV Airport- 13 min drive
Celebration Pointe- 13 min drive
Oaks Mall- 13 min drive
This is the perfect home for work, healthcare professionals, game days, special events and family getaways!
This is a 3 BR/ 1.5 BA newly renovated townhome. In addition, there is a luxury queen sized air mattress to sleep a total of 8 guests. All bedrooms are located upstairs, however stairs are not very steep and have a landing pad between the two short flights.
Includes fast WI-FI (500 mbps) , fully equipped kitchen, 60 inch Smart Roku tv in living room as well as smart tvs provided in each room, fenced in backyard with picnic table and grill (charcoal not included), washer/ dryer free of charge and much more. Each room is set up to make you feel at home which includes blackout curtains.
Full bathroom is a split layout separating the sink area and toilet/shower allowing for multiple person use while getting ready. There is also a half bath located downstairs.
The luxury queen sized air mattress is provided for the 7th & 8th guest or however you choose to sleep.
Parking: There are 2 standard sized parking spaces exclusively for you, directly in front of the home! A 3rd vehicle can fit parallel, blocking in your two vehicles in the standard spaces allowing for 3 total cars to fit comfortably for this home. Street parking is available, however - you should not park in any of the neighbors driveway or block in their cars. We are not responsible for any street parking. We advise car pooling due to limited space in front of the home.
For further information about where the home is located, we advise reading the below description in its entirety to ensure this home is best suite for you!
This home is located in the up and coming Porters Community, a multi-cultural/ diverse neighborhood. Porters mostly consists of locals and is a family friendly environment. A few homes on the street of the townhome are not up to date, however, the neighbors are very friendly and there has been no issues of safety with any of our guests/ or in the neighborhood. The next door neighbor does have a dog that barks at noises when he is let out back, he is not an outside dog and not out 24/7. We advise looking into other homes in the area if a barking dog will ruin your stay.
Early Check-In is dependent on the home availability. Late check out requests must be made the evening before check out prior to 8pm. There is a $50 per hr fee with the latest check out time of 12pm. Late check out is not guaranteed. It is dependent on same day check ins and our cleaners availability.
Dog fee - $80 total fee for 2 Dogs. Fee is the same for 1 dog.
(2 Dogs MAX - unless otherwise approved, NO CATS or any other animals allowed).
Make sure to include the number of dogs in your reservation. If dog(s) are not registered and or you bring any other animal to the home, a violation fee of $200 will be charged. No exceptions.
As per VRBO policies - If booking with a service animal: "A guests service animal must not be left alone at the listing without prior approval."
Help us to keep the yard clean - please pick up and properly dispose of any feces from your pets left in the backyard out of courtesy of the next guest. Poo bags are provided. If this responsibility is left to the cleaner, you may be charged an additional fee.
Please bring a kennel if your pup is not house trained and or not well behaved if left alone at the home. Any damages from you pups will be charged for repairs.
Absolutely NO smoking of ANY kind in the home. There is a private, fully fenced backyard with seating to do so. Violation fee is $500, no exceptions.
NO parties are allowed on this property. Your stay will be terminated without a refund. No Exceptions.
In order to access the home, a picture of your driver's license as verification will need to be verified by the host through the message board prior to check-in and receiving smart lock code. You will not receive check-in instructions if refused.
I look forward to hosting you!
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Children
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Events
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Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Important information
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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
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About the area
Gainesville
Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Regal Royal Park and Regal Butler Town Center 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. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like rock climbing nearby.

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What's nearby
- University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Thomas Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Shands at the University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
- Florida Museum of Natural History - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- SquareHouse Pizza - 5 min walk
- Dick Mondell's - 6 min walk
- Humble Wood Fire - 5 min walk
- Palomino Pool Hall - 9 min walk
- Boca Fiesta - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
11 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
ed V.
19 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We walked to everything
ed V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carlo E.
24 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy townhome
Carlo E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeni C.
29 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jeni C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tishona G.
6 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in many ways
Tishona G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ericka L.
15 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Ericka L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great UF Getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Enrique S.
22 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Enrique S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
kristen m.
16 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Cute, New and Well Maintained
kristen m.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lea P.
4 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional
Lea P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Enrique S.
20 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Enrique S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather C.
13 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Townhouse close to UF!
Heather C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert P.
12 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great attention to detail
Robert P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Miguel A.
4 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Miguel A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Crawford M.
27 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crawford M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam T.
24 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kade Jackson
I am a very outgoing person who loves to travel, eat and hang with friends. I enjoy laughing and just simply having a good time. I am also adventurous and enjoy participating in activities that gives you a good adrenaline rush :)
I have one fur baby, her name is Gigi and she goes almost everywhere with me as I travel.
We only have one life to live and my goal is make sure I make the best of it!
I have one fur baby, her name is Gigi and she goes almost everywhere with me as I travel.
We only have one life to live and my goal is make sure I make the best of it!
Why they chose this property
This home is located in the up and coming Porters Community, a multi-cultural/ diverse neighborhood. Porters mostly consists of locals and is a family friendly environment. Many residents have lived here for generations and this community remains strong, tight-knit and vibrant. If the neighborly atmosphere is not fit for you, there are plenty of other locations to book in town.
The location of this home is conveniently close to Deport Park, the UF football stadium, Shands hospital, VA hospital and downtown Gainesville. Its central location is one of the best things about the Porters Community.
Porters is a safe community with significantly decreased crime rates, however it is within the downtown area. Just like any other downtown, we advise all guests to remain cautious of their surroundings, keep doors/ windows locked and to keep your valuables out of sight.
The location of this home is conveniently close to Deport Park, the UF football stadium, Shands hospital, VA hospital and downtown Gainesville. Its central location is one of the best things about the Porters Community.
Porters is a safe community with significantly decreased crime rates, however it is within the downtown area. Just like any other downtown, we advise all guests to remain cautious of their surroundings, keep doors/ windows locked and to keep your valuables out of sight.
What makes this property unique
This home has been set up and designed to make you feel at home on your getaway. I have included everything in this home that I have also loved as a guest during my stays. This home uniquely provides a privately fenced backyard for your comfort. Most importantly, this home is in a great location.. centrally located a short distance from all that Gainesville has to offer.
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