Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF

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A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of a swimming pool.
A fireplace with a brick surround, a framed landscape painting above it, and shelves with books and decorative items.
A two-story house with a front porch, a dark green door, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
A spacious kitchen with a long wooden table, bar stools, and ceiling fans.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black granite countertop, and a stainless steel range hood. There are four bar stools along the counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Oaks Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

4th Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Corner bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

Second Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Royal Park and Westside Park Tennis Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Oaks Mall - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Sante Fe College - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 33 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Oaks Mall, North Florida Regional Medical Center and Spyglass Dog Park. University of Florida is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in lovely surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve stayed at this property several times. My guest and I have always been satisfied. The host is most responsive when contacted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this property to be able to have our family and friends celebrate the graduation of our daughter from the university. The house is very spacious, we had eight adults staying here and two children and never felt like we were on top of each other. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals here. The beds were comfortable. The only reason I gave four stars in two categories was because we had a few hiccups but the communication with the host was great and he worked hard to correct them. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone enjoyed the stay . Will recommend this house very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great place, perfect for our needs. Definitely would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Javier (host) was an excellent communicator. We had a great stay. The common area in the home is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property for large family fun

Ideal property for large family gatherings. The room sizes are spacious and include everything needed in each room. The pool is perfect for summer fun with a very nice kiddo pool. Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive. The house needs a little tic abd there were a few cleaning concerns, but it had sufficient space for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family home

Wonderful place for us to stay and relax while in town for a family wedding. Close to everything and really appreciated the house’s amenities! Wonderful owner who communicated clearly and frequently
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

The property is spacious, provides the comforts of home and located on a lot that is best described as a sanctuary. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing vacation

Highly recommended. Special place, wonderful customer service. I’ll go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gator graduation

Stayed with several family members for graduation. Kitchen had everything you could need and main living space was great for gatherings
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House to host large groups

Big open house. Great for family gatherings. Close to university in a very quiet and secluded neighborhood. Host is very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful place

Loved everything about the house. House was clean, spacious, and wonderful. However, the yard could have been mowed, pressure was the house, the pool deck needs a lot of work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow, this is the place.

This place is a real gem. Spacious and open, bright but private.. beautiful. In the morning the hummingbirds were all over and the deer and bunnies, hawks and birds made it feel like an oasis. It was a perfect stay. The yard and pool make for great relaxing or playing outside.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of our favorite rentals!

We love staying at this house. The owner is very responsive and the house is always set up to great standards. There is plenty of room for a large family. This property does not disappoint from the sprawling kitchen, to the comfy living room, and great pool and deck! We will continue to book here for many more trips to Gainesville.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host and place

Everything accommodated our travel softball team and parents. Great location and amenities. The Host Javier was super supportive of our request and needs and even offered us a late checkout to allow us to play our games without the worry of rushing our checkout. Would definitely use his property again when we come back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Thank you for a beautiful home for my family to stay in during my daughter's University of Florida graduation ceremony.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spacious house for a big family

We had a great stay at this awesome house. The kitchen is perfect to cook in for a large family. There were plenty of rooms for everyone to spread out. The back deck, pool, grill, and patio is wonderful! We spent a lot of time relaxing by the fire pit, taking dips in the pool, and enjoying the use of the grill. Quiet property, host is very nice as well. We will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental experience!

Overall just a good experience at a wonderful property. The pool is great, and the pond is beautiful. At night it is so full of frogs singing and you can see the stars. The house is large and comfortable. A small issue with the door code upon check-in, but Javier quickly responded and resolved the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Location!

This property is a peaceful retreat in the heart of Gainesville. It’s feels like you’re miles away from the city, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Within minutes you will find all the amenities Gainesville has to offer, grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, and of course the University of Florida. The house accommodated our family of twelve very well. There’s plenty of room inside and out for all to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very responsive and accommodating

Javier was absolutely awesome with communication. Also so accommodating. We had a fantastic weekend with friends and family. The house was very clean and we loved all of the Gator memorabilia and decorations. Would most certainly stay here again!! Javier, thanks for the memories and all of your assistance!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion of friends and UF Graduation - MS Microbiology

We had a great time at the Hidden Lake property. It was perfect for our relatively large group, and the flow of the kitchen, dining area and living room was great, with the bedrooms offering privacy off the main flow. It was a beautiful location, only wish we had better weather to enjoy the outdoor areas more (quite the rainy weekend (& of course, no fault of the owner!). Despite the weather, the house is open and spacious and we had no complaints. Conveniently located close to UF campus, with plenty of nearby shopping for everything we needed. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The 4th of July Party House

We LOVED the size and convenience of the house. It was nice and large with plenty of space to sit, sleep, and play. We enjoyed the peddle boat and brought the kid's kayaks too. The pool and the game room in the garage were also a big hit. The baby shallow pool was a nice spot for littles and parents too. We appreciated the 2 refrigerators!!! They were very much needed. We had a few things come up and the host responded very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We traveled to Gainesville for my son’s wedding. My family and came from different states and stayed in this home. The home was spacious and just a beautiful home. We loved spending time by the fire pit in the evenings, having dinner together. The home is closed to several restaurants and grocery stores. Very very convenient location. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay very much. I had to reach out to Javier a couple of times, and he responded right away, he’s very friendly and he ensured we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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