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The University Gathering Place is enjoyable for any larger group, 6 Min. to UF

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Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sante Fe College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The University Gathering Place is enjoyable for any larger group, 6 Min. to UF

This home is centrally located in the heart of Gainesville. It is only 6 Minutes to the University of Florida sports stadiums. Florida field and the O'Connell center among others. Great Restaurants and grocery stores are also only 6 minutes away.
The art and natural history Museums, nature parks and the historic downtown area are also less than 10 minutes away. The house has a very large space inside and out. You will enjoy a quiet and safe neighborhood. The home has a court yard with outdoor furniture, a grill and a firepit. The game room has a fire place and is set up with a pool table with a 60 inch flat screen for watching the big games. There are areas in close proximity to Gainesville that are geological wonders. Devils Millhopper and Devils Den spring. Plus many other beautifully clear fresh water first magnitude artesian springs within minutes. Paynes Prairie preserve also is a place to see beautiful scenery and a lot of wildlife.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3841769vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Hippodrome State Theatre and Matheson History Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Thomas Center, or check out an event or a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 10 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Oaks Mall - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sante Fe College - 17 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 28 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The University Gathering Place is enjoyable for any larger group, 6 Min. to UF pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The University Gathering Place is enjoyable for any larger group, 6 Min. to UF ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The University Gathering Place is enjoyable for any larger group, 6 Min. to UF ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The University Gathering Place is enjoyable for any larger group, 6 Min. to UF ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The University Gathering Place is enjoyable for any larger group, 6 Min. to UF located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Thomas Center and Westside Park Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean; kitchen is fully equipped for cooking. There is enough room for everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well appointed! There were 9 of us and we had plenty of room and had a great time! We were in Gainesville for Sister Hazel's Lyrics for Life Gala on Saturday. It was a great event!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Plenty of space and not too far from campus. Plenty of restaurants and amenities nearby. The nature trail was close by as well. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Philip was courteous, helpful and responded quickly to questions and needs. The amenities in the home made our stay comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet and convent to restaurants and shops. I would rent this home again if the need arose.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has a lot more amenities compared to other houses we rented. Rooms are big and plenty of towels. Prompt answers from the host There is a garage that you can park your car inside Doors have double locks The only suggestion we have is to have a better cleaning service but otherwise we will book this house again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Great house for family gatherings

This was the perfect house for our family to gather. It’s close to everything in Gainesville and Philip was a great host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Great Stay

This place was exactly how described. It certainly fit our needs quite well.We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in good shape. A couple of small issue, did not affect our enjoyment. Will gladely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Gainesville! It is very convenient to the University of Florida. We had a minor plumbing issue during our stay and the host/owner had it resolved the next day. The host promptly communicated with us and got things working properly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

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

Clean

Enjoyed my quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Great Gainesville Spot!

This 5 bedroom house was great for our family to stay at while enjoying exploring UF! Easy drive to campus, good sleeping arrangements, kids loved all the activities/games at the house, great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter K.

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

Soccer tournament stay

Really nice place with a great backyard and plenty of sleeping space
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

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

Weekend get together

This property was a perfect place for a weekend get together with friends. It is close to the university and surrounding restaurants/shopping. Plenty of space for everyone to retreat or gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Thank you Molly . I hope we are able to Bost your group again. Have a blessed year Philp
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

The house worked for us

Large family with 4 generations all together to celebrate a graduation. The house suited us well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eugene v.

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

Plenty room for large group

Rented to attend a family wedding, plenty of space for all family members. Owner was gracious to provide 2 extra folding tables and chairs to be able to have a big sit down family dinner. Nice and quiet neighborhood and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Sorority Reunion Committee

Exactly what we needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg d.

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

Great

Home was perfect for my high school basketball team of 10. everyone got a bed and the fooseball and games at the house were great entertainment. Plenty of towels and showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Thanksgiving

Very nice and quiet community. Perfect for 1 night stay. Found trash can full of trash under kitchen sink
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

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

Orange and blue game.

Great layout for multiple family groups. Good location. Quiet street. Very relaxing back yard with fire pit and fountain. Older house but clean. Only issue was pool table was swapped for foosball. Not a big deal but was expecting pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

martha s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location and house layout for our family and bridesmaids. Highlights were the game room with pacman game, foosball and back yard being totally fenced in for children to play. Easy trip to grocery stores.For our use, kitchen was well equipped for our needs except for only 4 forks. Easy to solve with purchasing disposable forks. coffee bar was very nice.The only improvements I would make would be access to extra bath linens, ie each person having bath, hand and wash cloth each. Bath mat in each bathroom. We made it work though. House keeping could do a better job cleaning, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Long weekend stay.

We stayed at this home for a graduation at UF with our family, friends and dog. The place is well laid out with plenty of room. The rooms are a split plan so there are two bedrooms and a bathroom across the house which was nice for our friends for a little quite. The kitchen has all the basics, with a stocked coffee bar and a grill outside. The home was clean and comfortable. The location was a straight shot to UF and well located to Publix and other places to eat. The backyard is large and fenced and was perfect for our dog. We used the fire pit outside to make s’mores. My only suggestion would be adding a hot tub to enjoy the outside in the evening. We would definitely stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony W.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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Hosted by Philip

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