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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • University of Florida
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Gainesville

With a stay at this cottage in Gainesville, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This cottage is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Ironwood Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hogan's Great Sandwiches - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Quaint Cottage in Quiet Neighborhood - Near UF & Shands- Pet Friendly!

Newly renovated 1946 cottage located on half an acre lot within the North Stephen Foster neighborhood. The 1308 sqft house is set away from the road offering plenty of privacy including a large back patio with an outdoor dining space and charcoal grill.

The interiors boast beautifully designed furnishings to create a welcoming space for gatherings amongst family and friends. The property offers the newest amenities with all the upgrades including a restored electric vintage fireplace.

The newly remodeled modern kitchen is fully equipped for cooking your favorite meals or you can grill outside on the patio for the game day. The yard is spacious and calming with plenty of room everyone!

All three bedrooms are on the 2nd floor so climbing stairs is required. Please park in front yard closest to the house.

The property can only accommodate (7) people max for an overnight stay. If guests want to host a gathering; we have a (15) person maximum at all times. Please Note: Any special gatherings need to be approved by host with an additional fee. Thank you.

The neighborhood is secluded and quiet featuring the classic old Florida historic charm. The neighbors are friendly and keep to themselves. The streets are lined with traditional ranch style houses each with their own quirky aesthetics. The neighborhood is truly unique and one of a kind. No cookie-cutter suburban vibes here!

The property is located in North West Gainesville within the Stephen Foster neighborhood. It’s conveniently nearby the Gainesville Airport and the famous Ward’s Supermarket, the Auk Market, and close to Lowes on 13th & 23rd.

The location is only 4 miles from UF Shands, and not far from all the amenities Gainesville has to offer. Getting around is vehicle dependent to get to and from property with plenty of parking on front yard.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cottage features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Elena with Local Haven Stays

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,308 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $50 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Family Friendly

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Event Fee $250
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Quaint Cottage in Quiet Neighborhood - Near UF & Shands- Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful quick visit to Gainesville
This house was perfect for our small group visiting for the night for a wedding. The home was very clean. The host was excellent and communication. There was a grocery store less than a mile away and just a few miles from all the spots in downtown Gainesville. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Practical solution
Perfectly serviceable house. Conveniently located. Good parking. Good neighborhood. Comfortable beds. We appreciated the outdoor table and sitting areas as well as the washer dryer which I used to freshen some of the provided towels. Shampoo conditioner and detergent was provided. The communication was friendly and good. Depending on preferences this could be a plus or minus: It was a cool week and we had a little trouble regulating the temperature upstairs resulting in a cold room (master) and warm rooms (other two) depending on which side if the hall you were on.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spur of the moment trip to Gainesville.
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean and comfortable and had all that we needed. Elena was excellent with communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We traveled here for a softball tournament with family, it was quiet and cute. Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Isamar C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Property & Close to everything!
We had a great stay hear at this quiet oasis. The location was amazing for those who want more privacy but also want to me close to UF. Me and my family had a great time with our pets as well. There was so much space for them to run around. We only had issues with the cleanliness of the house, the floors were super dirty and we only noticed because we had wiped the floor from some crumbs that were spilled. The master bathroom was clogged and it didn’t seem like any surfaces were wiped down such as the nightstands. Overall such a beautiful home and great for a big family. The host was amazing and super helpful since the day we booked. She had a super fast response and always looked out for us. We can’t wait to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayanthi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
Enjoyed the stay. Host was really good. Always reachable for any question. And quick fix if anything required. I love the area and stay. Excellet service !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The host was amazing to work with as we needed to extend our stay and they were very easy to work with. Will definitely stay here again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024