5BR UF Family Retreat with Private Pool, Pond, Game Room – Sleeps 10

Only problem is that my parents are 84 and the beds were too high for them to get in and out of. Not a problem for everyone but just too tall for them.

Everything was in order. The property is fantastic.

This was such a great stay for my group of friends! We had everything we could have needed, even things that we hadn’t thought of!

This property was perfect for all of our needs for our adult children and grandchildren! We enjoyed the beautiful and comfortable gathering spaces along with the open areas and the abundace of natural light of the house with outdoor light coming in.The natural pond setting with interesting creatures and screen enclosed pool entertained all ages.The home was clean and host was helpful and kind. Thank you for everything.

Super cool house. We enjoyed our stay.

We could not have asked for a better house for our family to gather for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding. We were lacking for nothing. It was so well stocked and so pristine. My husband and I enjoyed our morning coffee while watching the birds in the pond. Although we did not use the pool, it was beautiful. The pool table was enjoyed even though it was chilly outside. I could think of no reason anyone would not enjoy The Pond House. Thank you for providing it! We will find a reason to stay there in the future.

Our family had a wonderful stay! The property was perfect, and every detail was attended to. Definitely a five star property!

The house was perfect- clean; great layout; and comfortable!

The house is AMAZING. Wish we were staying longer.

We stayed in the Pond House Friday and Saturday night for the FL/FSU game. We had three adult couples and two college students. The house was the perfect size for us, plenty of room. We grilled out Friday and Saturday night, grille was great, kitchen is excellent, fully equipped. Check in and check out was easy and communication with the host was seamless. Weather was cold so we used both the gas and the real wood firepits. Brought our own wood. Great backyard and pond. I highly recommend this house and would definitely come back again with my family.

Had a wonderful stay here! The entire house was spotless, and you could tell the owners take great pride in keeping everything clean and comfortable. Each bathroom had thoughtful little touches like Q-tips, razor, toothbrush, ear plugs which made our stay more welcoming. Plenty of paper products were supplied throughout the house, too.The decor was beautiful. The layout was perfect for our family get-together, giving everyone space while feeling connected. We didn't get a chance to enjoy the pool this time, but we would absolutely love to come back and make use of it.The host was responsive and helpful from start to finish. Overall, an excellent stay. We would definitely stay here again.

Amazing stay! Great house! Great host!

WOW! Each of us LOVED everything about this gorgeous home! Overall, it was quite spacious, beautifully decorated, full of amenities & anything we could have needed! The 8 of us enjoyed ourselves immensely! This lovely, ample and peacefully situated home made our weekend extra special and enjoyable!! We’re already talking about planning a return trip! The hosts responsiveness to a couple questions we had was immediate, kind and super hospitable! The house was generously stocked with fabulous coffee and pantry supplies, ample bathroom/bedroom supplies including towels, pillows, toiletries, blankets, etc. So much room for everyone, with lots of comfortable gathering areas! The outdoor game/lounge area was a hit w/all of us. It was a great place to chill & talk. Although we didn’t use the pool since it was too chilly that weekend, it’s such a welcoming space. The backyard is beyond gorgeous! There is a lovely pond & we even met the resident mellow little gator we named Gary the gator. There’s a great outdoor fire pit area all surrounded by lush greenery and huge, majestic trees - just gorgeous! The back patio also has a large & useful gas grill that we enjoyed using. Check-in and check-out was seamless. I’d like to make special note of the kindness of our host/owners in accommodating a special request we had on our last day there. So, so grateful!!! THANK YOU for making our trip so special! We look forward to coming back soon.

This house was stunning! It has it all plus a great host! Whether you are here for a gator game, a relaxing family retreat or in our case both, you won’t regret it. The home is stocked with fun, games, and everyday essentials most rentals don’t have, even had more than 1 roll of paper towels and toilet paper. The home was stocked with coffee, Nespresso and even creamer. We had a family party of 8 with plenty of space to split up and have our alone time as well. You can tell this host cares about their property. You will love it and we will definitely be back.

We found this house to be AMAZING! Everything was just as described and all of the rooms are large. It is a very expansive home. Huge pool and game room area. Huge kitchen. Huge dining table (we played cards!).....huge driveway. All so tucked away in a cool, old Gainesville neighborhood. The pond was so pretty, and it even had a friendly small gator in it that would watch from a distance. We rode our bikes to the stadium for game day and thought it was an easy 2.5 mile ride. You won't be disappointed!

This vacation home is a winner! The home was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The kitchen and bathrooms were so thoughtfully stocked, as well as a game room and a pool table. The pool was a hit! It was in a good neighborhood. The host was great. I can't think of anything that was negative about it. All in all, the house was very inviting, and I would definitely book it again.

Perfect location close to UF with so much room for a family to enjoy. Seamless stay.

Fabulous house right around the corner from 34th St and University Ave., though you would think you're out in the country. The large backyard opens to large pond (hence the name). You can't even see the house next door, and you can barely see the one across the pond, so it very much feels like you have the entire pond to yourself. We saw numerous animals during our stay--a five foot alligator, deer, raccoons, armadillos, frogs, cranes, etc. The house is large, comfortable, and well-stocked. The pool has a lovely, enclosed, converted carport with plenty of sitting space, shade, and a pool table. Overall it was everything we could've hoped for and would love to stay again.

This house is perfect for a girls weekend! Very clean and has everything you could want to make your stay comfortable.The kitchen is very well equipped too!The house has several different rooms to gather as well as an outside room, which we spent most of our time in.

Relaxing atmosphere and well-equipped home for a crowd.

The home was beautiful and the kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed the wildlife around the pond.

We were here for my daughter’s graduation. This house surpassed our expectations. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was very peaceful and the kitchen was well stocked. The pool was relaxing. We don’t have the opportunity to be together often and this place just made it perfect.

House full of amenities: firepit, wood and starter logs included, smores sticks; coffee - keurig/pot/ expresso machines; tvs in all bedrooms (unfortunately not by pool, pool table); pool toys; pool table- loads of fun; even football to play by pool. Do be aware, gators are in the pond. Just do not feed them and understand they are active when its mating season. It was entertaining though. Highly recommend staying here.

This house provided so much space for our family of teens and young adults to spread out or hang out together playing pool, swimming, eating, playing games.

We were really impressed with the property. The layout was fantastic and had all of the amenities we desired. Definitely recommend it!

The pond house was very centrally located but tucked away on a side street. The house was very spacious and had several different areas to come together as a group or find a quiet place to relax. We also enjoyed the large back yard.

Will definitely come back. Wish we were there longer.

Two weeks, lots of room and well-appointed, generous basic supplies, loverly views and settings, splendid back yard, nice quiet neighborhood, everything worked well, very much enjoyed our stay.

The pictures dont capture how perfect this house was for us and our whole family. Impeccably clean and comfortable. 5 stars all around!

We had a delightful time together at the pond house! Plenty of space for our family. Great kitchen for cooking a Thanksgiving meal for all of us. Peaceful surroundings by the pond and fun in the pool!

Lots and lots of space! Beds were super comfy and everything was a quick drive! Very clean. Would stay here again!

This was a GREAT property. Everything was perfect. We loved the house itself. It was the cleanest of all VRBOs I have ever ver stayed in. The property was gorgeous and the hosts had it set up with everything we could possibly have needed. Our only issue was that we all wished we had planned on staying longer!

This property is soooo much better in person. Great for lounging with friedns and family. Love this property.

What an amazing stay. I brought my extended family here to evacuate from a hurricane. The host was gracious, the property had everything you could want or need. I would highly recommend!

Overall our stay was fabulous. The house is spacious, the kitchen is well stocked and many seating areas. The pool table is outside so it is difficult to play it in the middle of summer. All in all a great place.