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Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a bedside table. There is a window with curtains, a wall clock, and a small shelf with decorative items. The room has a carpeted floor and white walls.
A single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a chandelier.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Gainesville Raceway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironwood Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this cottage. Waldo Farmers Market and Oaks Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses. Thomas Center and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are also worth visiting.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Gainesville Raceway - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Fe River - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ironwood Golf Course - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • University of Florida - 22 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 16 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gainsville Gas and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Hirata - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! on 26 Oct 2027 start from AU$433, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! located?

Situated in Gainesville, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gainesville Raceway and within 9 miles (15 km) of Santa Fe River and Ironwood Golf Course. University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house, family-friendly, spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was comfortable and clean. New mattresses and appliances were a highlight! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
YesAll was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute. It had everything we needed plus more. Paige was very responsive and addressed all my questions almost immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very good with communication. Quiet area, location worked out great for our nerds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay again. Essentially want to double down on my first review.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend! The host responded quick to any questions I had. Check in and out was so easy and the VRBO was in good condition and close to The Barn at Deep Creek where our daughter was getting married!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as listed. Just 1 one night stop over for us. Thought about going and watching some local racing, but rain prevailed. Anyone actually planning trip for a race weekend. This just might he your place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 Stay. Very private secluded property with a few surrounding neighbors that won’t bother you. The host was extremely transparent and kind and happy to answer any questions I had over text. Also, a cleaning fee is automatically included in your final price, which is really nice because even if you don’t leave with everything perfect just like you came the cleaning crew is able to patch up what you missed. Lastly, this house is very big and has so much space both outside and inside and so many rooms and is just an overall great place to stay for a few people or even a whole family. The low price you must pay is by far worth it. Do recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you. Parking was a little tight with my big pick up truck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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