Condo

Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available

Photo gallery for Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available

A living room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a hallway.
A bedroom with a bed, a view of the outside, and artwork on the wall.
Pristine reglazed tub and tile, wall-mounted shower soap, shampoo, & conditioner
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a ceiling fan.
A corner room with a chair, a small table, a floor lamp, and a rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Florida
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

View in a map
Gainesville, FL
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

About this property

Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available

Stay in comfort and convenience at this 1BR/1BA condo in Summit House, just a 10-minute walk from UF Health Shands Hospital. Quiet, private upper-floor unit with no footsteps overhead and no headlights in your windows. Ideal for medical professionals on rotation, observership, or extended stay.

Bedroom
Rest easy in the queen bed with fresh, comfortable cotton bedding, blackout curtains, and sheers. Ample storage with dresser, closet, and velvet hangers. Sleep masks, earplugs, and white noise machine provided just in case you need them.

Bathroom
Shower/tub combo with wall-mounted dispenser stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Bath towels and pool towels in Gator orange and blue provided.

Kitchen
Fully equipped with cookware, dishware, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, and stocked coffee station, plus salt, pepper, and olive oil. Perfect for quick breakfasts or home-cooked dinners.

Workspace
Dedicated desk and chair with fast wifi, office supplies, mousepad, and multi-outlet charger, Ideal for study, charting, or catching up on email.

Laundry
Community laundry room with coin or QR-code-operated machines just steps from the unit. We provide Free and Clear laundry pods, stain spray, laundry baskets, an iron and ironing board.

Parking
Two included parking passes are a convenient perk this close to UF. Park in the lot just downstairs or on shaded SW 16th Court out front.

Pool
A quiet pool area with lounge seating steps from the unit, great for unwinding in the evening or on weekends.

Thoughtful Extras
Blackout curtains, umbrellas, and a stocked coffee station are just a few things we do to make life easy and comfortable, so you can concentrate on other things. Optional extra sleep setups are available for spouses, relatives, or short-term guests visiting during your extended stay.

Location Advantages
Summit House is as close as one can get to UF Health and Shands. Home and host to many medical and academic professionals, this complex is well-known and established.

Building E is at the front of the community, with a bus stop out front. It's easy to find, and offers quick access and excellent lighting compared to others tucked deeper inside. Walk to UF Health Shands and UF campus events. A short drive takes you to Depot Park, downtown dining, and Butler Plaza shopping.

Who This Space Is For
Medical professionals: Medical students and doctors on rotation or observership.

Guest Experience
We keep things simple, clean, and reliable. Expect easy self-check-in with keyless entry, fast Wi-Fi throughout the condo, responsive communication before and during your stay, and a quiet community feel. No parties, just a restful place to call home.

Why Guests Choose This Condo
Walkability to UF Health, the VA, and Shands.
Privacy of a top-floor unit.
Thoughtful touches like the coffee station, complimentary toiletries, and dedicated workspace.
High ratings and excellent service.
Competitive rates compared to extended-stay hotels, with more comfort and space.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Infant crib/playpen highchair. Stairs child hazard
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave the two parking passes on the kitchen bar to avoid a $60/fee per pass.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$500 smoke removal fee
Guests over 2: $5/night; we’ll prep linens/towels etc. Unregistered overnight guests = $75/pp/night. Undisclosed guests may void stay w/out refund.
Quiet hours 10PM - 8AM

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number DWE1100127
Property # 4776325vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 condo. Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Celebration Pointe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Florida Museum of Natural History and Thomas Center are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Map
Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Depot Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lake Alice - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from Shands. Ready for Rotations: Mid-July and October Rotations Available located?

Situated in Gainesville, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a weekend at UF. Kayla was great to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec, 2025
Thanks so much! It was a pleasure hosting you and your group. Clean, convenient and easy is what I aim for so guests can take care of business. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanet A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed my week stay. It was really pleasant to have the provided amenities and the host was very thoughtful of leaving snacks and other items like tea, coffee, creamer, extra hygiene products, and more! It was really clean and the bed is wonderful! Definitely recommend it!Thank you Kayla :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. I’m glad you enjoyed the week, the amenities, and especially the comfortable bed and morning coffee. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There’s a lot of love that this owner put into this unit. Touches of character all around. Of importance is the attention to every detail. Forgot your umbrella check, a place to work check, forgot toothbrush check, coffee check. And of course the location. Roll out of bed and skip to the Shands Medical Center. Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2026
Wow, thank you, Kevin! This is the type of stay I aspire to provide every guest. It was a pleasure hosting you and you're welcome back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Kayla Susan Sosnow

Host profile image
I moved to Gainesville nearly 30 years ago after traveling the country visiting all the cool communities I had heard of but never been to before. Gainesville keeps growing, but still maintains a small-town feel in many ways. I have grown roots here, adapted to the climate, and become pretty successful at growing peach and plum trees in my backyard!

Why they chose this property

Ever since purchasing my first rental property in 2004 I wanted to own Summit House condominiums across from the hospital. They weren't making housing any closer, and they still haven't! I'm delighted to be part of providing short to mid-term housing to medical guests.

What makes this property unique

My condo building is at the front of the community, making it the easiest to find and access, and the closest walk to UF Health, the VA, and Shands. Many guests take comfort in those safety aspects. There is also a bus stop right out front, and the laundry room and pool just steps away. Plus the location allows for walking to great fast food and sit down dining options and nearby drug stores.

Moreover, I take pride in thinking ahead of my guests' needs, providing things like umbrellas, pool towels, sleep masks, earplugs, a white noise machine, and toiletries you may have forgotten. In the moment you need them, these things can make all the difference. To me, it's about providing a top-quality experience.

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback