Quiet, convenient & Modern Haven

Gainesville, Florida
$315 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

An adorable stay with exceptional value in Gainesville! Beautifully renovated & centrally located with LOTS of personality!

- Double-ensuite floor plan (1 king & 1 queen) with centralized living space
- Private fully-fenced backyard
- String lights and private firepit
- Vaulted ceilings & well-equipped kitchen
- High-end, comfortable mattresses and linens
- High Speed Wi-Fi & desk for remote work
- Single level, no stairs
- PET-FRIENDLY
- 2 milesfrom UF, Ben Hill Stadium & Shands

The space
CHECK THE PICTURES FOR A VIDEO TOUR! Will give you a great idea of the scale of ceilings, the design details and the layout!
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LUXURIOUS FINISHES: This home was thoughtfully designed and curated with you in mind! Each choice, from the comfortable beds, high-end soft, white linens, plush pillows & clean, modern aesthetics to the fully functional & renovated kitchen you will love. This vacation home will feel like your home away from home.

PERFECT FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan is ideal for couples getaways or families, with two private ensuites separated by the beautiful fully-remodeled living areas.

PRIVATE BACKYARD: The fully-fenced private backyard is also designed for your enjoyment! It features a gas firepit and string lights to enchant your evenings! Simply add your favorite glass of (x) and make some memories grilling out or enjoying your time spent with loved ones. There is also a cornhole set provided!

CENTRALLY LOCATED: The home is centrally located in the heart of SW Gainesville 2 miles from UF and very close to Shands and the UF vet hospital. Archer road and all its amenities are steps away! If you’re looking to explore it’s also very close to I75 and 30 minutes from Ginny Springs and lots of outdoor adventure.

COMFORTS OF HOME: It really is the small details that will make your stay comfortable. The little amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry and dish soaps, plenty of toiletries and coffee are provided! There is both a keurig and a drip coffee maker. If there is something that would enhance your stay you recommend I add, I would love to consider it!

FREE PARKING (and plenty of it). There are two free parking spaces in front of the home as well as open-street parking for guests if needed directly in front of the home.

BEDROOMS:
One of the most important parts of your home away from home is a good night’s rest! Each of the beds have hotel-quality white linens and at least four pillows. Each bedroom also has its own fan (FL necessity!) for your comfort.

Bedroom Ensuite #1: Queen size, closet, ensuite with shower. Has a desk (& fast wifi) for remote-work.

Bedroom Ensuite #2: King size, closet, Shower/tub combo and access to patio/backyard

KITCHEN:
Modern, fully equipped, includes microwave, toaster and new SS appliance suite as well as quartz counters. We stock some basic items for you such as coffee, salt, pepper, paper towels, sponges & dish soap & etc. There is both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker for your preference!

TV & LIVING ROOM
Living room: Two comfy sofas, with 60 Smart TV

I look forward to hosting you and I am happy to answer any questions you may have!

-Kate

*Here are few kind words from past guests*

Wonderful stay here! Briefly visited Gainesville to visit family, and couldn’t have asked for an easier cuter stay. Much appreciated the responsive host, and well decorated space.

Kate’s place is GORGEOUS! So clean, so many small touches and conveniences. It was a lovely place to stay in Gainesville, and I would definitely stay at one of Kate’s places again.

An absolute gem of a location! Kate was very responsive and helpful. The place was perfect for our game day weekend and is beautifully decorated. We couldn’t have asked for anything better, especially on such short notice on our end. We will be recommending this location to our friends and will definitely be staying here again. Kate crushed it. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

Kate’s place is always so lovely, clean and inviting to stay at. We love the convenience to downtown and are so appreciative that we are able to bring our large pup with us when we visit Gainesville. I love recommending her place to anyone that’s planning a Gainesville trip.

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Guest access
The entire home (no shared spaces), 2 parking spaces (plus open street parking if needed) and a fenced in backyard
The home is also PET-FRIENDLY!

My goal is for you to know exactly the home you're booking so it meets and exceeds your expectations so you may have an excellent getaway! As you enter the street you will see some of the initial homes are rentals and not as nicely kept, while the rear/remainder of the street are all family homes. It is a wonderfully centrally located, safe, and quiet neighborhood. Gainesville is an eclectic mixing bowl of renters, students and families alike! I have been happily hosting (now thousands of guests) here for over 8 years and I lived here myself for 4! I am happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to hosting you!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Water Dispenser
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Fenced Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Dennis

    Submitted Feb 26, 2024

    Stayed Feb 23, 2024

    All good.....clean and cozy

  • Suzette M.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 17, 2026

    Kate was wonderful to work with. Very responsive in our communications. There were many special touches and it was very homey.

  • Jasmine K.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    The space was beautiful and exactly what my friends and I needed while we were in town for a wedding. It was cozy inside and outside, it being the perfect weather for the warmth of fire outside. I felt like everything we needed while away could be found here and the stay was stylish as well!

  • Tiffany A.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Lovely accommodations and more than enough room for 4 people to enjoy the space.

  • Kristi K.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Wonderful stay while visiting our daughter at UF. Looking forward to our next opportunity to visit!

  • William H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    My mother really enjoyed her as she recovered from her surgery.

  • Rachel C.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great experience. Thank you for ease of communication and check in. House was as advertised.

  • Ana L.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Very clean and beautifully decorated.

  • Amy M.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    So lucky to find this place relatively last minute as it was exactly what we needed! Great location close to UF. Loved the little yard for my dog. Host was very responsive and helpful. Would stay again!

  • jasoncharlemagne

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house! It was clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated. The location was ideal for our trip to tour the University of Florida. We loved the neighborhood and appreciated the convenience of having everything we needed close by. The house exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Nice place, great stay parking is a bit tight but no complaints

  • Raymond A.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    This property was absolutely perfect for our stay. It was spotless when we arrived, and honestly, it looked even better in person than in the listing—my oldest daughter described it as “so aesthetic!” It felt just like home: very comfortable, fully equipped with everything we needed, and totally private. We were in town for my daughter’s swim camp at the University of Florida, and the location couldn’t have been better. Everything was close by, the neighborhood was super quiet and felt very safe. We even had a few Amazon packages delivered during our stay, and they arrived right at our doorstep without any issues. The host was extremely friendly and helpful, responded quickly to our messages, and provided clear check-in instructions. The whole process was seamless. We had such a great experience that we’d definitely stay here again next time we’re in town. Highly recommended!

  • Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    The property was perfect for my UF student’s rehabilitation from knee surgery. The home was comfortable, modern, and quiet, allowing for my husband and pup to visit us over the weekend. Location is perfect to UF, shopping, and dog parks. Would recommend to anyone!!

  • Ted C.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    This is the second time we’ve stayed here. Close to our son’s apartment so convenient. Modern decor, clean, and great kitchen.

  • Ashley M.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed for a few nights while in Gainesville visiting friends. Great central location. Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Would definitely here again if we come back for another visit.

  • Donna K.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 26, 2025

    We had an excellent stay. The property was clean and had everything we needed. Kate was great about communicating all the details needed and was prompt in answering any questions I had. Would highly recommend this property to amyone traveling to Gainesville.

  • Dwight G.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 10, 2025

    Enjoyed our stay. Property is available as advertised on website. The Host (Kate) is very accommodating. Clean and comfortable. Grocery stores available in the area.

  • Megan L.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2025

    Stayed Jan 12, 2025

    Kate was absolutely wonderful I will be back ! I truly this lil hideaway! Great communication and the so so clean! Back yard is amazing!

  • Jodi G.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    Comfortable and well decorated apartment, with plenty of nice amenities.

  • Mark W.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Perfect location and size.

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Had a very nice visit. The backyard was awesome. Very cozy and comfy.

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Very comfortable. Great to have so much room instead of a hotel. Nice touches with coffee, creamer etc. Even popcorn! Nice beds and linens. Close to Archer and UF campus. Very convenient. Host was very easy to reach and accomodated a late checkout too!

  • Gary S.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    We were very pleased with this unit and the property owner was very courteous and responsive. Our oldest son just moved to Gainesville to start a PhD program and we will DEFINiTELY be booking this unit again when we come visit. Highly recommend!

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    I stayed here with my two pups while I moved my daughter in for the summer to her new apartment. Centrally located, cute backyard, very nice decor, and very comfortable. Would stay here again.

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$315+
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