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Beautiful and spacious 4/2 close to UF

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Florida

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Location

Wonderful

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Place, University of Florida
Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Place, Shands at the University of Florida
Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Beautiful and spacious 4/2 close to UF

Walk to UF, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, O'Connell Center, restaurants and shopping. Enjoy the outdoors on the large multi-level deck, especially on football weekends. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are welcoming. You can bike to downtown or reach the mall or archer road with a 10 minute drive.

This home accommodates large groups easily but is still cozy for only a few. There are plenty of spaces where you can sit and enjoy the company of others or find a space to have for yourself. The backyard has a deck with two seating areas and additional space for entertaining. All rooms in the house except for the living room and dining room can be closed off from the rest of the house so you can work in peace if need be. We have installed a Nest thermostat and have a (Hidden by Airbnb) Home to help make your stay as effortless as possible. The kitchen has ample counter space for preparing a meal for large groups.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Fine of $1000 for a party or event at the listing.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets must be approved prior to booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Fine of $500 for each room that was smoked in

Additional fine of $25 per person over guest total at listing for parties in addition to $1000 minimum

Any stated intention to bring unauthorized guests or visitors to the listing can result in a cancellation at any time

Any unauthorized guests or visitors at the listing can result in immediate cancellation

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

Note from host: Fine of $1000 for a party or event at the listing.

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 deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore University of Florida Bat Houses and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

University of Florida - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Oaks Mall - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Las Carretas - ‬3 min drive
‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬14 min walk
‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬15 min walk
‪Gator's Dockside - ‬3 min drive
‪Checkers - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful and spacious 4/2 close to UF pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful and spacious 4/2 close to UF?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful and spacious 4/2 close to UF?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful and spacious 4/2 close to UF located?

Situated in Gainesville, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Alice and University of Florida. Regal Royal Park and University of Florida Bat Houses are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Roger M.

20 Dec 2023

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

Nightmare host

Imagine your child graduating from the university of Florida. You have people flying in from all over the country to see this. 8 -9 people in all. You rent a place 6 months in advance and the owner cancels and refunds you 15 hrs before check in. What a class act. You must have a ton of freinds sir. Good luck with life.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ari K.

9 Oct 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pictures online are mostly representative; however, there is a lot more wear than appears in the pictures. For example, the carpeting is heavily stained and the bedding is very old. Dirty walls, etc. Workable for dudes accepting frat house vibe but not acceptable for couples or families. The house is in a nice location. Common areas are better than the rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

17 July 2022

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

I like the place is so nice super clean and Alex cantac to me directly

Tis please is nice very nice area we love I recommend 100% super clean house

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

16 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Host was very rude

What I thought would be a great experience for my family turned out to be horrible. My uncles had to fix the garage that partially broken. Along with the garage being full of random things.There were unstable pieces of tiles on the floor. The host called me saying that we were having a party and we weren’t. Our purpose for being in Gainesville were for the Gatornationals racing. Which was rained out on Friday and the day that all my family came in. We all gathered in spot to figure out the plan for the rest of the weekend. We had two houses booked which I let the host know. The host SHOWED up to the property unannounced and irate. He threatened to cancel our reservation. He made a statement about the amount of people and he’s knows that there’s going to be a great amount of trash. I informed that we always haul away our trash even though we’re CHARGED a clean up fee.I explained to him that we only gathered in one spot for a little while. He then asked me what do I propose to him for the remainder of the stay. If I could have found another house I would have left his property immediately. I hope no one else has to experience that type of behavior from a host.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

29 Jan 2022

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

Spacious and clean

This property is in a nice, quiet neighborhood, and is larger than it looks from the outside. The owner has graciously provided coffee, filters, cream & sugar, along with plenty of trash bags, dishwasher liquid and dish soap, laundry soap, bar soap in the bathrooms, toilet paper, paper towels, and many other things you might have forgotten to pack. While there are many kitchen items to help you prepare gourmet meals at home, be aware that there is only 1 frying pan and there is not a cookie sheet. The owner's response was quick and check-in was easy. For entertainment, there are smart TVs in the living room and master bedroom. They also have a number of board games for family fun. A very large multi-level outdoor deck with a gas grill allows for plenty of space for cookouts. i would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

25 Dec 2021

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

Lovely

Our host, Alex was very responsive in answering questions ahead of booking, and during our stay he dropped off a box cookies which was a wonderful, thoughtful surprise.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

FABIANA M., Doral, Fl

19 Aug 2021

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

Awesome !

The property is in perfect condition, you do not need anything because it is perfectly equipped. We feel super comfortable and safe. It is perfectly located, close to UF and everything you need, Walmart, Publix, gas station, etc. The owner is very attentive and responds quickly to messages. I hope to come back soon !

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

13 May 2021

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

Perfect location

Lovely house, very spacious and comfortable. Traveled with my family for my daughter’s graduation. It’s very close to UF and also in a nice quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend this property!

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

22 Mar 2021

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

Great location:close to UF but in a quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at this quaint home on a quiet street. Alex was quick to answer any questions we had about the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Karen S., Minneapolis, MN

16 Feb 2020

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

Accessibility in a Lovely Setting

The house is located on a private, residential street that is quite lovely. We bicycled to the swim club, good stores are nearby, and downtown is 10 minutes away. Couch in the living room is not as pictured. We could not get the cushions to stay put, so we had no place to comfortably sit. I'd bring back the couch in the picture. Yard is lovely and well-kept. I'd upgrade the linens, if I owned the property, and I'd assure that they are all washed between visitors. Otherwise, good rental in a great small city.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Dec 2019

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

Perfect location

The home was perfect for our family of 5 traveling for a swim meet. We enjoyed ourselves and the accomodations were great. Thank you again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

teresa c.

3 Nov 2019

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

Amazing home and host!

We are beyond happy and satisfied with our stay in this beautiful home! Alex was amazing. The home is so spacious and comfortable and the house was fully equipped with all of our needs and more! Definitely coming back to his home for future visits! Thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

24 Oct 2019

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

Great stay for 14 of us

We had three families come together for a Gator game weekend. Place was well suited for the 14 of us and made for a lot of fun. There are air mattresses and additional floor mattresses that allowed the kids to bunk up as they wanted. Alex was great with timely communication and even replaced the coffee pot while we were there within an hour of notifying him the existing one wasn’t working properly. Definitely recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

26 Sept 2019

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

Super nice owner, so easy to work with and very cute house close to everything

I had to evacuate for Hurricane Dorian. I had originally booked this home starting on a Saturday but the hurricane slowed down and I didn't need to evacuate until Monday. Alex changed the dates, no problem. I had my dogs with me, no problem. Alex couldn't have been nicer in this extremely stressful situation. The house was decorated really cute. The kitchen cabinets have been updated and are now white not brown as in the pics. The guest bathroom also was more updated than shown in the pics. The house is older and doesn't have an open concept but I really liked that there was a cozy living room with fire place, and family room in the front of the house and a separate kitchen space instead of one giant room with everyone on top of each other. The house definitely has character. It was also nicely stocked with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, etc. It has a big deck on the back which we didn't use because it's still very hot but I could see spending a fall afternoon out there in cooler weather. I'm a little OCD when it comes to cleanliness and this house was very clean. The house is pretty close to UF. The neighborhood is a mix of residents and student rentals. I felt very safe. When I was walking my dogs, I saw some really cool mid century homes. I haven't spent that much time in Gainesville since I was a student back in the 90's. I can't believe all the nice new additions regarding shopping and restaurants. Right by Archer and 75, there's so many options now. Check out Celebration Pointe. We went to the grand opening of The Keys Grille and Piano Bar, so fun! This house is close to it all. You can't beat how centrally located it is.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cameron A.

5 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful home

The owner really made sure we checked in safely and answered as soon as I called with a concern. If we ever have to come back for dance competition we will book this house again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O., Fort Lauderdale, Flodida

16 July 2019

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

Great in Gainesville

Lovely home in safe area with lots of room and a beautiful backyard.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Mar 2019

Wonderfully comfortable home in fabulous location!

Spotlessly clean, well furnished home in quiet, walkable neighborhood. Once again, VRBO has not disappointed. We were in Gainesville to attend a wedding at the University and found this property to be extremely convenient to the wedding venues as well as good restaurants and shopping. Were very happy with the home's off street parking and convenient entry. The kitchen is well supplied, with upscale appliances, and ample counter space. The home is really quiet and private due to the large lots and many trees. Alex and his family are doing a beautiful job of updating this mid-century property and truly have made it "just like home" as far as amenities offered. Highly recommend and hope to visit again in the future! Thank you, Alex, for your availability when we had a few questions. And for giving us the opportunity to stay in your lovely home!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jeanne C.

5 Jan 2019

Beautiful home for a family or group

Property is beautiful and nicely decorated. It appears they will be remodeling the kitchen soon, based on cabinets in the garage. There is a beautiful deck at the back of the house to enjoy the wonderful weather. Only comment I would add would be to have an instruction booklet to give details about the house. Things such as garbage pick up, using the TVs, heat and AC etc. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn M.

6 Dec 2018

perfect

the home was super clean very close to shopping but in quiet neighborhood ,we had everything we needed and had a great time, thank you so much for the use of your home

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

12 Oct 2018

Just what we needed for our stay. Clean, comfortable & welcoming!!

The house was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and Alex went the extra mile to get us one thing that the house did not have!! Alex is a great host and we are grateful for the chance to stay at this house. Look forward to future visits & staying here again, if the house is available.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

9 Oct 2018

Beautiful, clean and just what we needed!

The property was exactly what we needed: spacious, clean, everything we needed in the kitchen except hot sauce!!! Our entire family was very pleased. Alex was available and response was quickly. Thanks for the opportunity to use your beautiful property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

G G., Loxley, AL

24 Sept 2018

Awesome stay. Perfect place for graduation

Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

25 July 2018

Comfortable and spacious

Very nice place and was conveniently close to what we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

11 July 2018

Beautiful and comfortable

Booked the home for 4 people. We had everything we needed... space, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen. The neighborhood was beautiful and felt very safe. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

26 June 2018

Great house

Property was great overall, was in a great location everything I needed was minutes away. I will highly recommend this property and definitely will come back next year and hopefully it’s available!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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Children

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We should mention

About the area

Gainesville

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

8.6/10

9.4/10

9.0/10

9.4/10

9.2/10

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Roger M.

Nightmare host

Roger M.

4/10 Poor

Ari K.

Ari K.

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

I like the place is so nice super clean and Alex cantac to me directly

Juan C.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Host was very rude

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Spacious and clean

Susan L.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

Lovely

Alyssa P.

10/10 Excellent

FABIANA M., Doral, Fl

Awesome !

FABIANA M.

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Perfect location

Julie P.

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Great location:close to UF but in a quiet neighborhood

Brian O.

8/10 Good