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Quiet, convenient & Modern Haven

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 60.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Gainesville, FL
  • University of Florida
    3 min drive
  • Florida Museum of Natural History
    4 min drive
  • Curtis M. Phillips Center
    5 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    18 min drive

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About the area

Gainesville

With a stay at this vacation home in Gainesville, you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Florida and 6 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida. .This vacation home is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Oaks Mall - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blaze Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet, convenient & Modern Haven

An adorable stay with exceptional value in Gainesville! Beautifully renovated & centrally located with LOTS of personality!

☀️ Double-ensuite floor plan (1 king & 1 queen) with centralized living space
☀️ Private fully-fenced backyard
☀️ String lights and private firepit
☀️ Vaulted ceilings & well-equipped kitchen
☀️ High-end, comfortable mattresses and linens
☀️ High Speed Wi-Fi & desk for remote work
☀️ Single level, no stairs
☀️ PET-FRIENDLY
☀️ 2 miles from UF, Ben Hill Stadium & Shands

🎥 CHECK THE PICTURES FOR A VIDEO TOUR! Will give you a great idea of the scale of ceilings, the design details and the layout!
https://youtu.be/zIdoKLLr4k8

✅ LUXURIOUS FINISHES: This home was thoughtfully designed and curated with you in mind! Each choice, from the comfortable beds, high-end soft, white linens, plush pillows & clean, modern aesthetics to the fully functional & renovated kitchen you will love. This vacation home will feel like your home away from home.

🏡 PERFECT FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan is ideal for couples getaways or families, with two private ensuites separated by the beautiful fully-remodeled living areas.

🔥PRIVATE BACKYARD: The fully-fenced private backyard is also designed for your enjoyment! It features a gas firepit and string lights to enchant your evenings! Simply add your favorite glass of (x) and make some memories grilling out or enjoying your time spent with loved ones. There is also a cornhole set provided!

🚙 CENTRALLY LOCATED: The home is centrally located in the heart of SW Gainesville 2 miles from UF and very close to Shands and the UF vet hospital. Archer road and all its amenities are steps away! If you’re looking to explore it’s also very close to I75 and 30 minutes from Ginny Springs and lots of outdoor adventure.

☕️ COMFORTS OF HOME: It really is the small details that will make your stay comfortable. The little amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry and dish soaps, plenty of toiletries and coffee are provided! There is both a keurig and a drip coffee maker. If there is something that would enhance your stay you recommend I add, I would love to consider it!

🚗 FREE PARKING (and plenty of it). There are two free parking spaces in front of the home as well as open-street parking for guests if needed directly in front of the home.

🛏️ BEDROOMS:
✔️ One of the most important parts of your home away from home is a good night’s rest! Each of the beds have hotel-quality white linens and at least four pillows. Each bedroom also has its own fan (FL necessity!) for your comfort.

✔️ Bedroom Ensuite #1: Queen size, closet, ensuite with shower. Has a desk (& fast wifi) for remote-work.

✔️ Bedroom Ensuite #2: King size, closet, Shower/tub combo and access to patio/backyard

🍳 KITCHEN:
✔️ Modern, fully equipped, includes microwave, toaster and new SS appliance suite as well as quartz counters. We stock some basic items for you such as coffee, salt, pepper, paper towels, sponges & dish soap & etc. There is both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker for your preference!

📺 TV & LIVING ROOM
Living room: Two comfy sofas, with 60" Smart TV

I look forward to hosting you and I am happy to answer any questions you may have!

-Kate

*Here are few kind words from past guests*

"Wonderful stay here! Briefly visited Gainesville to visit family, and couldn’t have asked for an easier cuter stay. Much appreciated the responsive host, and well decorated space."

"Kate’s place is GORGEOUS! So clean, so many small touches and conveniences. It was a lovely place to stay in Gainesville, and I would definitely stay at one of Kate’s places again."

"An absolute gem of a location! Kate was very responsive and helpful. The place was perfect for our game day weekend and is beautifully decorated. We couldn’t have asked for anything better, especially on such short notice on our end. We will be recommending this location to our friends and will definitely be staying here again. Kate crushed it. Thank you for such a wonderful stay."

"Kate’s place is always so lovely, clean and inviting to stay at. We love the convenience to downtown and are so appreciative that we are able to bring our large pup with us when we visit Gainesville. I love recommending her place to anyone that’s planning a Gainesville trip."

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The listing is for the entire home (no shared spaces), 2 parking spaces (plus open street parking if needed) and a fenced in backyard
The home is also PET-FRIENDLY! (extra cleaning fee of $45) not included within cleaning fee if you'd like to bring your pet.

My goal is for you to know exactly the home you're booking so it meets and exceeds your expectations so you may have an excellent getaway! As you enter the street you will see some of the initial homes are rentals and not as nicely kept, while the rear/remainder of the street are all family homes. It is a wonderfully centrally located, safe, and quiet neighborhood. Gainesville is an eclectic mixing bowl of renters, students and families alike! I have been happily hosting (now thousands of guests) here for over 8 years and I lived here myself for 4! I am happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to hosting you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Kate Henry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Water dispenser
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0.1 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

490149

Quiet, convenient & Modern Haven Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hotel alternative
Very comfortable. Great to have so much room instead of a hotel. Nice touches with coffee, creamer etc. Even popcorn! Nice beds and linens. Close to Archer and UF campus. Very convenient. Host was very easy to reach and accomodated a late checkout too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gainesville June 2024
We were very pleased with this unit and the property owner was very courteous and responsive. Our oldest son just moved to Gainesville to start a PhD program and we will DEFINiTELY be booking this unit again when we come visit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay with pets
I stayed here with my two pups while I moved my daughter in for the summer to her new apartment. Centrally located, cute backyard, very nice decor, and very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.....clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Auburn vs UF Game
We drove up from Tampa to watch the Auburn vs UF game with our 2 children. Kate was an excellent host! She provided all the necessary check-in information and asked if we had any additional questions. Her communication was superb, Kate continued to check-in and asked if we needed anything. The home was very cozy, clean and had everything you and your family might need. Location to campus and Archer Rd was very convenient. Overall, it served as a great spot to attend a sporting event. Thanks, Kate!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend get away
Loved the place. Our fur babies enjoyed the fenced in backyard. We definitely will be renting again. Thank you Kate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Desiree T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely nice Duplex!
This place was great! The main complaint is that it was duplex and we searched for single family homes so that was disappointing since we were traveling with dogs and were trying to avoid this kind of place. The duplex was remodeled well and the location was close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz M., Vero Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
UF visit
Great place to call "home" while visiting our Gator, easy to get onto campus and close to all the Archer Rd. restaurants, etc. Kate was very attentive and easy to reach when we had a minor ac issue. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation weekend
Nice, clean, conveniente
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

C B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
It's nicely decorated and comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped with lots of cookware choices. The linens are upscale. It's quiet yet just minutes from all the stores and grocery stores. Kate is very responsive
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023