Gville and Chill House

Summary:

Conveniently located just 10min walk from downtown and 5min drive from UF!



Entire home, 2BR/1BA, 2 king mattresses, 1 sleeper sofa, private backyard, screened porch, and tons of natural light!



Tucked in a quiet neighborhood, it is an oasis within the bed and breakfast district.



Make it your home if you come to a Gator game, for business, graduation, or just passing by.



You can have a fire in the back yard or relax inside and experience the original art work made by the owner of the house.



The Space:

This space is a 1920s Craftsman home with original floors, windows and plaster walls.



There are two bedrooms with king beds, and a full bathroom that connects them. The sofa sleeper can accommodate two extra guests.



A quaint kitchen with rustic touches and a live edge bar. There is a gas stove and it’s fully equipped with silverware, plates, mugs, pots and pans. You can also find condiments, coffee and tea.



The cozy backyard is great to see woodpeckers, hawks and owls as you sit by the fire place or under the shade of pine trees on the hammock. You can even have the outdoor shower experience!



There is an inspiring book selection, board games, TV, and a couple of new yoga mats in case you’re in the mood ;)



There is a screened in back porch porch with a ceiling fan to enjoy some of those Florida days. The front porch is another spot where you can relax and hangout.



The author of most art pieces in the house is Evan Larkin, the owner of the house. The window pieces in the bedrooms, however, are created by Jonathan Mays, a local artist.



Guest Access:

Guests can use all spaces. Living room, kitchen, front porch, back yard, laundry facilities.



Parking is available at the front of the house and in the driveway where there is place for two cars. Please note that cars with low clearance are best parked outside / at the front of the house.



Feel free to use the fire 🔥 pit. If starting a fire, please make sure you locate the water hose and bucket first to make sure to put the fire out once you are done (for safety, fire shouldn’t be left unattended).



The Neighborhood:

Located in the gorgeous Bed and Breakfast Historic District, century old Victorian mansions dot the streets. Beautiful oak trees line the short walk to the heart of downtown.



Downtown you’ll find stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. There is also free live music at Bo Didley Plaza on Fridays and a variety of bars and clubs.



Publix and Walgreens are 4 minutes away, and Depot park (one of Gainesville’s largest parks) is just 3 minutes away.



Gainesville is located 30 mins away from beautiful springs such as Gilchrist blue spring, Poe spring and Ginnie spring. If you can, take advantage of your visit and explore those beautiful sites!



Getting Around:

There are three main transport options:



1. Gainesville has a system of rental scooters and electric bikes mostly found downtown but can be taken and left anywhere in town (there are no docking stations).

2. Uber and Lyft

3. Rosa parks bus station is three blocks away



Other Things to Note:

🛋️ If you’ll need the sofa bed, please let us know in advance so we can have it ready for your stay!





🚭 NO smoking inside

🪩 NO parties

🔇 NO loud music after 11pm

🙅‍♂️ NO unregistered guests (all guests must be on the reservation); $100 fee for each unregistered guest



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🙋You have been charged for the number of guests selected at the time of booking; for more than 2 guest there is a $20 nightly charge per extra guest.



🎥 We have an active security camera system outside to ensure the safety of guests and our home; it also helps us guarantee that all house rules are being followed. There is a gas heater in the living/dining area for the cooler winter days.



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📺 There are streaming services available but not enabled. So, if you have a Netflix, Hulu, or HBO account you will be able to sign in.



🦟 Please keep all doors closed to prevent insects from entering the home.



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🏥 UF Health Shands Hospital: 8 min drive



✈️ Gainesville Regional Airport: 10 mins



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🔧 Please let us know immediately if you accidentally break or damage anything or if anything isn't working as it should.



🌱🪻🍀 On Thursdays our landscaper comes over to maintain the property. He usually comes during the daytime, not too early, not too late, and he doesn’t need to access the house since he only maintains the front and back yard.



Please feel free to ask us for more information about these if you have any questions or concerns. ✨ Have a wonderful stay!



Interaction with Guests:

We do not live in the premises, but are available to meet, answer questions or take care of any unexpected circumstance. We only live ten minutes away.



A heads up to future guests. To keep a comfortable and tidy outdoor space, there is yard maintenance for an hour every two weeks on Thursdays between 11am-4pm.