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Luxurious Home in Upscale Neighborhood. EV Charger. Furnished backyard patio.

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[Living Room] Open floor plan with lots of seating areas to view the 65" smart TV.
Welcome to the Sunshine house!
[Backyard] Fire pit with seating area overlooking the lush garden containing beautiful camellias and azaleas.
[Kitchen] Fully equipped & stocked. 2 ovens and powerful gas stove.
[Master bedroom] King bed, 43" smart TV & ensuite bathroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • University of Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1. Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2. Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

3. Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Common spaces

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

1. Master Bathroom

2. Guest Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious Home in Upscale Neighborhood. EV Charger. Furnished backyard patio.

This mid-century modern home has been professionally designed and furnished to give guests a miraculous experience! Sprawl out on the giant modular leather sofa, whip up a gourmet meal in our chef's dream kitchen, or simply pick one of the gorgeous bedrooms and climb on in for the sleep of your life! Guests will love the high-end touches and comfort that this home has to offer. Treat yourself to luxury this trip!

This spacious home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a large, fully-stocked kitchen, and an open living space with a 65" smart TV. A gorgeous, fully-fenced backyard has lounge chairs, outdoor dining, a fire pit & BBQ for your entire group (including your doggies) to enjoy the warm Florida weather.

Guests have access to all spaces (2,100 SF & 2-car garage).

There is space for four cars in the driveway and garage. There is a Level 2 ChargePoint EV Charger in the garage.

There are 2 Ring security cameras on the outside of our home. One is located by the front door, and one is located by the garage door, and they both face out towards the front yard and driveway.

This is one of the best rental homes in Gainesville! See some of our 5-star reviews:

* "The property is exactly as advertised. Great location. Safe neighborhood. Spacious and clean home, beautifully decorated with a well stocked kitchen. Will rent it again for our next visit."

* "The house is spotlessly clean and very well stocked with everything you need. Beds are super comfortable. This was the perfect spot for our family to celebrate our UF graduate."

* "Went up for a UF game day, house was in a great location. Inside was extremely nice and clean, even better than expected. Would definitely stay there again, everyone had a great time."

* "This was our 2nd time visiting the Sunshine House, this time for our son’s 21st birthday. It did not disappoint! The house was exceptionally clean, had all kitchen amenities to make meals, & close proximity to UF & local restaurants. Our small dog loved exploring while we relaxed on the back patio. It is surrounded by a lovely, quiet neighborhood that is perfect for walking. We look forward to returning!"

○ The guest who made the reservation must be staying at the house.
○ All pets (dogs only) must be registered in advance (max. 2). There is a fee of $50 per pet.
○ A maximum of 2 visitors are allowed at the home at one time.
○ We have space for 4 cars. Please park in the garage or on the driveway.
○ Bookings within 24 hours of check-in will require a driver's license prior to check-in.

Property manager

Stephen
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Haile Village Playground and Hammock Ridge Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Carretas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mildred's Big City Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Dockside - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Home in Upscale Neighborhood. EV Charger. Furnished backyard patio. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Luxurious Home in Upscale Neighborhood. EV Charger. Furnished backyard patio.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Home in Upscale Neighborhood. EV Charger. Furnished backyard patio.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Home in Upscale Neighborhood. EV Charger. Furnished backyard patio. located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Westside Park Tennis Center and University of Florida. Florida Museum of Natural History and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great stay at the Sunshine House

This was our 3rd time staying at the Sunshine House with our family. We spent Easter weekend there & had a wonderful time! The house was spotless, beds were comfortable, and within close proximity to UF & several dining options. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house. Modern inside, very clean and great host.

Fourth time staying in the house. It a beautiful neighborhood close to UF. Modern and clean. Host responds quickly and is always helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

we loved our stay in Gainsville here. The neighborhood is great, felt very safe walking the dogs. Stephen goes above and beyond to have all your needs met. We are so grateful for the attention to detail.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Gainesville

Beautiful home with very upgraded kitchen. Quiet neighborhood and great location. Very Clean and easy directions for stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and very convenient location

The house is spotlessly clean and very well stocked with everything you need. Beds are super comfortable. This was the perfect spot for our family to celebrate our UF graduate. Thanks for a wonderful stay! 11 out of 10 stars!! -Andra
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Gainesville

Went up for a UF game day, house was in a great location. Inside was extremely nice and clean, even better than expected. Stephen was very responsive for anything that we needed. Would definitely stay there again, everyone had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

The property is exactly as advertised. Great location. Safe neighborhood. Spacious and clean home, beautifully decorated with a well stocked kitchen. Will rent it again for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to the Sunshine House

This was our 2nd time visiting the Sunshine House, this time for our son’s 21st birthday. It did not disappoint! The house was exceptionally clean, had all kitchen amenities to make meals, & close proximity to UF & local restaurants. Our small dog loved exploring while we relaxed on the back patio. It is surrounded by a lovely, quiet neighborhood that is perfect for walking. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short visit

Perfect location for us. Clean. Shiny.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

william b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

We had a great weekend! Would definitely recommend this house to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gainesville Home

Beautiful home with a fantastic kitchen with a large island. Very comfortable and within minutes to UF campus. Host Stephen is very easy to communicate with and is a great host. This is our go to house when in Gainesville.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Great updated house. Spacious and comfortable. Easy access to UF. Great location. Was second stay at this house and will most likely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for family

Great clean home for my young children and small pup. Great design and convenience all around. Will be my go to in Gainesville for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely perfect. Fenced yard, clean, safe area. Fully stocked kitchen. Description matches property and communication was top notch. Will be our new go to in G-Ville.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P., Panama City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

This house is beautiful with a great location! We enjoyed the openness of the house. It was the perfect size with plenty of room. It was also very clean and neatly labeled. The property manager, Stephen, was very responsive and nice to work with. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tona H., Fort Myers

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend

The Sunshine House is fabulous! The house was spotless and well thought out with tons of space for our group. Beds are comfortable and the lighting in the bathrooms is great! (You rarely find King beds or good lighting!!) also a great location close enough to to campus but just off the main streets. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bryan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very lively house

Everything was very nice. Very clean. Updated throughout. Good location. Owner was very responsive. Nothing bad to say. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunshine House

We had a lovely time at the Sunshine House for Easter weekend & the UF Florida Relays. My husband and our 3 adult children stayed with us in the spacious home, which was in close proximity to UF, Publix, shopping & restaurants. We especially enjoyed the fenced in backyard garden area. The house was beautifully decorated, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet & shaded, which was perfect for taking walks. Stephen, the owner, was responsive & a wonderful host. We plan to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunshine Delivered

A lovely neighborhood with birds chirping and a couple of blocks across the street a massive park. Design of outside and inside the house are top notch. Ownership has thought of every detail as the house was so fresh and so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Sunshine House

The Sunshine House was perfect for all of us (including my dogs!) as we were in town for my daughter's graduation. The house is clean, very comfortable, had plenty of towels and blankets and even has a washer/dryer if needed. The kitchen is ready and well stocked for cooking, including a nice set of grill utensils. I did bring paper plates, napkins, gallon size bags, etc but only because we drove there so was able to bring stuff in the car. The home is in a quiet and safe neighborhood just minutes to Publix and very close to UF as well. Would absolutely love to stay there again if we ever travel back to Gainesville!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even my MOTHER loved it!

This was my first home rental experience, and I was pretty stressed about making everyone happy. If I had only read all the comments beforehand, I might have realized this house was going to be perfect. This super clean house was very spacious for our party of 5 and 2 dogs. Everyone loved the cool, updated features and decor. And like someone mentioned below, this house had more than everything we needed. I think there were 3 kinds of coffee pots, including expresso and Keurig. My furbabies appreciated exploring the yard and resting in the dog bed. Thank you so much for making this a great and relaxing trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piper S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly :D, CLEAN, convenient to UF

We chose the Sunshine House, first, for its location close to UF because we were on a college visit for our daughter. The style of the house REALLY appealed to our daughter AND being able to park the car in the garage sold the Sunshine house to my husband :D. I loved the house because it is dog friendly with a fenced in back yard and a quiet neighborhood. The interior design of the Sunshine House is very comfortable. Everything we needed to cook dinner, do laundry, bathrooms were perfect, beds are super comfortable, and easy access to the outside for the dogs. From check-in to check-out - our stay was perfect. We are very happy we chose the Sunshine house for our 4 day visit. When we visit UF again, this would be our first choice of places to stay (hopefully it will be available :D). We had a couple of questions for Stephen who responded quickly. Thank you Stephen for sharing Sunshine House with us! :D
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mari Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Sunshine House

Lovely, spacious, well-equipped home--what you see in the photos is what's there! Our family of 4 and our dog had a wonderful time visiting our extended family in Gville. The layout is perfect--lots of comfortable seating and everyone can be together in the open kitchen/dining/living area. The home was prepped with everything we needed, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, hand soap, etc. Plus the owners provided coffee, tea, and a variety of cream options. So thoughtful and appreciated! Last but not least, our dog loved the very private, fenced back yard. There was lots for her to check out--ferns, pretty camellia bushes, some trees, and grass too. There was even a water/food bowl for her, and a large, comfy dog bed. If you're wondering if you'll enjoy staying here--you will! Many thanks to the owners for providing such a lovely experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed our stay

Nicely updated house. Stayed with the family and 2 small dogs. Neighborhood was beautiful, well kept and the house was really close to UF. Hosts were very responsive and instructions were perfect. Loved the little signs of where everything was in the kitchen and on the light switches. Made my life a lot easier! Definatley will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Florida Resident

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Great house, veyr comfortable, well equipped and close to UF
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stephen

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I am honored to host guests and travelers at my house in Gainesville! I was a UF student many years ago, and I still love this town.

In my spare time, I volunteer with my 14-year-old therapy dog, Nike. I also try to get involved in environmental issues, and I am a board member of a beach cleaning non-profit called Volunteer Cleanup.

I have traveled all over the world, and I have lived in Brazil and Thailand. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures, languages, etc

Why they chose this property

This house is close to the UF campus, and it's in a safe and family-friendly neighborhood. You'll love this spacious house surrounded by large trees and lush nature that give it a peaceful vibe and lots of privacy.

What makes this property unique

Outdoor patio with fire pit, BBQ, outdoor dining table, and lounge chairs. The backyard is fully fenced-in, and the house is dog-friendly. You'll love the modern kitchen and open floor plan. There is plenty of parking and a 2-car garage.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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