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Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida

Back of house with seating area and grill.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Melrose, FL

Santa Fe Lake
‪1 min walk‬
University of Florida
‪33 min drive‬
Gainesville Raceway
‪35 min drive‬
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida

You will love spending your vacation relaxing lake side or enjoying Florida's largest water sports lake, Lake Santa Fe! Just 25 minutes to Gainesville and all it has to offer. You can go to a Gator game or hike the Hawthorne Trail to see Florida's natural wildlife. There's something for everyone!
*Sleeps 7 (5 in beds and 1 pullout couch)
*Pets allowed after owner consent. Deposit refundable
*Fully Furnished
*Pack and play provided.

Long-term rentals available.

Property manager

Erica

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Additional fee for pets

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this holiday home is on a lake. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waldo Motorsports and Florida Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stephen C. O'Connell Center or Gainesville Raceway.

Melrose, FL

What's nearby

Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Waldo Motorsports - 21 min drive - 23.9 km
University of Florida - 33 min drive - 36.6 km
Gainesville Raceway - 35 min drive - 39.3 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 35 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Florida Cracker Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
‪Cedar River Seafood - ‬19 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Santa Fe River and Waldo Motorsports. Waldo Farmers Market is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Z.

5 May, 2025

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

Lake House living

Perfect place to stay outside of Gainesville for University of Florida graduation.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

13 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Lake Cottage. Very clean.

Family loved the place. Decorated like a 50's Diner, which I loved.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny B.

25 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Anniversary

The place was great with the exception of the {swimming area)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

pam n.

18 May, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wedding

We were here for a wedding

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

16 Mar, 2025

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

Serene

The place is serene and beautiful beyond measure. Erica was extraordinary and kind with all communication. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

3 Apr, 2025

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

Unique experience

House was incredibly unique. My wife loved the decor. Bed was extremely comfortable. Fishing was tough but you can't have it all. Would do again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

18 Jul, 2024

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

Vacation

Have stayed here several times, great as always

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

19 Jun, 2025

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

Laid back quickie!

Easy to get to! GPS took us to the front door. Decoration was eclectic! The kitchen was a "Coke themed soda shop" very cool...plenty of room our Springer! But couldn't adjust easily had a hard time on the wood floors. There are decent restaurant's within 10 minutes or so and grocery store was 10 minutes away. Nice covered dock, and we caught some fish! We like to do "quickie vacations" within a couple of hours for a getaway for 3-5 days! Never had to contact the host once we got the check in access! Everything we needed was there! Go Gators! She was available and let us checkin early!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri Y.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Lovely cottage

House was lovely and very comfortable - quiet and peaceful!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer m.

8 Oct, 2024

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

Quaint lakeside cottage

Adorable and comfortable place with a beautiful lakeside view. The owners included many little touches to make our stay enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Great short stay

Great stay at the lake house. Beautiful views and a really unique, fun property. It was exactly what we needed. Very clean and cozy. Thank you! When we are in the area, we will stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Family time

We love it here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

26 Feb, 2023

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

Nice family trip

Very nice location on the water. Brought my bass boat and had a great family outing.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

V H.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Lake Santa Fe

Lovely and cozy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

6 Jul, 2023

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

Lake vacay

We love it here!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

31 May, 2021

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

Another great trip!

This was our third stay! Wonderful as usual

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

24 Sept, 2023

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

Lake Santa fe

Beautiful property

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory a.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Back to school

Great end to the summer break and minutes away from campus

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

3 Aug, 2023

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

Family time

Had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the lake

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

14 Dec, 2020

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

Another great stay!

So clean and comfy! Convenient to the public boat ramp. This was our 2nd trip. Love the views from the sunroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Travis M.

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Little Lake House

Great spot with great lake access. We were there with a small children and the lake access and dock had more than a few hazards. Wasn't a big problem for us but heads up.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., Jacksonville Florida

18 Sept, 2023

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

September 2023 visit

It’s always a pleasure to visit this home and lake Santa Fe. This part of Florida is as beautiful as ever (but let’s keep that a secret). Thanks for the visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023