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Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF!

Unwind on the cozy screened front porch or back deck after exploring downtown's vibrant scene just minutes away.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area
3 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF!

This 1930s renovated 'cracker home' is right on the edge of the downtown area . It's only a few minutes walk to art, music, culture, parks, restaurants, bars and clubs and 11 blocks to the UF campus. The neighborhood is cozy with easy, convenient access to everything.

It is a renovated old style home, so while it has the character and style of the 1930s construction, it has all the modern amenities that make it more livable; central heat and air conditioning, updated bathroom with a great shower, renovated kitchen with modern appliances, wireless internet, and even a Netflix and SlingTV account just for this house. It is a very clean and comfortable house and everyone who stays here loves it!

The entire house is available for guests, including a nice screened front porch and back deck with a small yard. The shed in the back is for storage and is not available to guests.

- Please be mindful of noise and respectful to our neighbors. There is a 10 pm noise curfew in the neighborhood. Neighbors may call local law enforcement if noise levels are excessive after hours.
- Smoking of any kind is not permitted inside or outside of the home. Smoking will result in a $1,000 fee.
- Unauthorized pets will result in a $500 fee per pet.
- Unauthorized guests will result in a $500 fee per guest per night.
- We do not permit parties or gatherings at the home. Parties and gatherings will result in a $2,000 fee in addition to the unauthorized guest fees and immediate cancellation of your reservation with an escort off of the property by law enforcement.

Property manager

Maria McNiece

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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The price is CA $213
CA $407 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note - we have a nonoperational exposed HWT

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Historic Downtown House Near UF Everything!
Gorgeous Historic Downtown Home Tucked Into UF!
Gorgeous Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF!
Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF! Gainesville

About the area

Map
Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 6 min walk
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 3 min drive
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Buffalo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Dive - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loosey's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dick Mondell's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF!?

As of Feb 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF! on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $153.46, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF! located?

Situated in Gainesville, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. Matheson Historical Center and Matheson Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Gorgeous, Historic Downtown Home – Tucked into UF! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great location for our visit (we were doing some stuff out of town to the East too).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael p.

Perfect location
Easy ride to hospital and walk to restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Great Location! Would stay again!!
Amazing location just a short walk from downtown. Place was clean, large, had everything we needed. Will definitely be looking to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

Great location in quiet neighborhood
We were in town for graduation and found the location to be great. The directions and description were as listed and was convenient to get to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Great Location
We stayed for a Florida football weekend and the property is less than a 5 minute walk to downtown Gainesville. Perfect location and the host was extremely responsive with anything we needed. Would love to stay at this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Lovely Home
This house was very quaint, comfortable and inviting. Very clean. Communication with owner and instructions provided, excellent! Location great as well! Highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

This was a lovely property -- clean, comfortable, within walking distance of many restaurants, and an easy drive to the campus of University of Florida. The owner was friendly and easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni C.

Lovely location
Lovely vintage home near downtown Gainesville. Very easy to find and no issues with parking. There was plenty of room for our family of 3 to spread out or be together. Very comfortable beds and nice large couch. Will definitely consider staying here on my next trip to visit my Gator.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Our trip to Gainesville!
Walking distance to shops, restaurants and Depot Park! Very relaxing to sit and have coffee in the morning on the screened in front porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

University of Florida visit
I was in Gainesville for masterclasses at the music department of U of Florida. This was the PERFECT place to call home while here. Maria provided all we needed in a charming setting. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

roy b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn't stay
We thought we canceled. We arrived at the rental on 31 July. The appearance was nothing like the online presentation. Also the neighborhood was terrible and we were very uncomfortable. We found somewhere safe to stay. I really feel we should be reimbursed something. For one thing, no cleaning was required. Vrbo should drop this listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T., Charlotte NC

Exceeded My Expectations
Visited property after family was admitted to Shands.. Property was spectacular upon arrival. There was a slight hiccup when trying to gain access however the host responded quickly and resolved our issue. We were bummed that we weren't able to extend our stay. The experience (quietness, floorplan, neighborhood, supplies, etc.) spoiled my mother. I hope to visit the property again if I am in the area. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Perfect place to land
I visited Gainesville with a few friends, and Maria and her property were amazing. We were in town for a competition It was easy to access find and close to everything that we needed. Looking forward to the next time we have a tournament in Gainesville to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rob H.

Gainesville stop
comfortable overnighter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Great Cozy House in an Easy Location
We loved staying at this downtown Gainesville property. Close enough for a $10 uber to UF Campus on Game Day (AND WE WON) and centrally located to great evening dining (LOVED DRAGONFLY) and Sunday Brunch (LOVED PARAMOUNT GRILL). Would definitely recommend it as a simple alternative for a family to stay while visiting their UF student! Thanks again Maria for everything! House was comfortable and quaint!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Joe T.

Alabama vs Florida
In town for the football game. Good location close to several entertainment areas. Had some issues with a malfunctioning lock but the property manager got us in. Overall a good place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ava c.

Good choice
Clean, easy check in process
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Delilah C., Jacksonville, FL

Great location
My family enjoyed our stay in this quaint home. We were close to restaurants and attractions like Cade Museum and Depot park. Florida Museum of Natural Museum was a short drive. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Memorial Day weekend 2021 with the boys
This home was beautiful! Love the old house charm and LOVED LOVED the front porch!! Quiet neighborhood and close to everything! Very comfortable beds and cold A/C. We all had a great time, boys were worried at first that it was going to be scary because of their imaginations but what can you expect from three 11 year old boys. Will definitely stay again next time we go to Gainesville!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021