Jacksonville, Florida
"the Sweet" was designed for individuals on extended stays in Jacksonville.
It is located in a quiet subdivision 17 min from downtown Jacksonville and 20 min from the beaches.
8 miles/15 min to UNF, 6 miles to Jacksonville University and 8 miles to FSCJ South Campus.
An average of 10 miles from the major hospitals (Mayo, Baptist, HCA and St. Vincent), 6 min to Craig Airport JAXEX (CRG), 5 min from Hidden Hills Golf Club and14 min away from the St. Johns Town Center mall.
It is also close to several parks, such as the Fort Caroline National State Park and the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (6 min).
You have private access from the property to the Ed Austin Regional Park, a popular park with baseball diamonds, soccer fields & a walking trail, plus 18 holes of disc golf.
One guest exclaimed, "it's 500 feet from the disc golf course!"
Whether it is for relaxing, going out and having fun or work, the Sweet is the place for you!
The space:
"the Sweet" is a private guesthouse attached to a main building. It has a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, dining area/work space and living room (all to yourself). It was designed for individuals on extended stays in Jacksonville.
There is a table that can serve as a dining table and/or work space.
You have all the utensils to prepare a meal, including oil, salt and pepper. There is a coffee maker, coffee, cream and sugar. A cook top, toaster oven, powerful microwave and large mini fridge with freezer space.
There is a 32 inch Firefox TV (smart tv) and a comfortable sofa. A bedroom with a queen size bed, open closet with ample space for clothes.
The bathroom has, towels, soap, shampoo and a hair dryer.
Guest access:
You have your own entrance. There is a front terrace with seating and privacy from the street and neighbors (shrubbery).
There is private access to a public park located at the back of the property; with a multitude of sporting facilities/activities (bring your flying disc, basket ball and skates/roller blades), including a 1.7 miles long path that goes around the entire park. It is very scenic and great for jogging or a leisurely stroll. Choice of bikes, available at request.
Other things to note:
Guests thus far have included a traveling nurse, a student pilot, a new golf club employee, an intern physician, a remote worker, a world traveler and a disc golf enthusiast.
Two days are blocked off between each visit for cleaning and servicing.
Distances:
AIRPORTS
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): 21 minutes / 17.6 miles
Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport JAXEX (CRG): 6 minutes / 2.6 miles
HOSPITALS
Mayo Clinic: 20 minutes / 12.3 miles
Baptist Medical Center (downtown): 23 minutes / 12.5 miles
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital: 20 minutes / 9.9 miles
St Vincent Medical Center (Joe Adams Building): 19 minutes / 11 miles
St. Vincent's Medical Center (Riverside): 30 minutes / 14.4 miles
MALL
St. Johns Town Center mall: 14 minutes / 8.2 miles
GOLF
Hidden Hills Golf Club: 5 minutes / 1.5 miles
PARKS
You have private access from the property to the Ed Austin Regional Park, a popular park with baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a walking trail and 18 holes of disc golf.
One guest exclaimed, "it's 500 feet from the disc golf course!"
Fort Caroline National State Park: 5 minutes / 2.2 miles
Theodore Roosevelt Area at Timucuan Preserve: 6 minutes / 3 miles
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park: 14 minutes / 7.7 miles
Hanna Park`s 60-acre freshwater lake is perfect for fishing, kayaking, paddle boats, and canoes. Lakeside picnic tables and grills are available, and scenic hiking and mountain bike trails surround the lake and wind through the lush green forest.
Weekly and/or monthly discounts are applied to the regular daily price automatically when checking availability.