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Comfortably Close and pet friendly
Family-friendly holiday home in Gainesville
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, University of Florida
- Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Place, Shands at the University of Florida
- Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Comfortably Close and pet friendly
Welcome to COMFORTABLY CLOSE!
Only 1.8 miles from the Stadium and 4 miles from both Shands and North Florida Regional Medical Center.
Whether you’re here for a university event, our reputable hospitals, business, family or maybe to explore the nearby state parks and local springs, we are COMFORTABLY CLOSE to all of it yet also situated up against Loblolly woods. From the back porch you actually feel like you’re in the woods instead of right in town.
Although a busy street, the house is nestled up against Loblolly Woods, the back deck invites you to enjoy coffee or a cold drink while the sounds of nature push your cares away. Your pup can enjoy freedom in the fenced in yard.
Once inside, the house is a tranquil oasis. Settle in for a quiet dinner with the family and a movie night. Later, nestle under the quilts on a brand new queen gel mattress. When you get up, the coffee and tea area is stocked and ready for you!
We hope we`ve thought of everything but please let us know if you need more than the following:
>Plenty of fresh towels & wash cloths
>Shampoo, conditioner & body soap
>Kitchen gadgets for preparing meals & desserts!
>Mixer, mixing bowl, baking sheet, cake tins, muffin tins, measuring cups/spoons, basic spices
>Cutting boards
>Sharp knives
>Drip coffee maker, filters, cream & sugar
>Coffee, tea & cocoa
>Ironing board & iron
>Extra blankets
>Board games & cards
>For Fido we provide bowls, waste bags and treats.
Our office room also offers a queen size bed, thus the house sleeps up to 8.
The television is a 65” smart TV. We have an antenna but do not offer cable. Feel free to log into your own streaming services. We hope you enjoy the many choices offered by this “way-smarter-than-me” TV! If you’re looking for a special live athletic event, we suggest Gator Dockside right around the corner! Try the wings!
We hope you enjoy your stay here at COMFORTABLY CLOSE!
Enjoy the house, deck, yard and laundry room.
Your vacation is paramount!
I’m just a text away!
A terrific neighborhood for outdoor activities. Loblolly Woods & WestSide Park are literally right here! The park offers: basketball, baseball, exercise trail, playground, swimming pool and tennis! Pet friendly however leashes are required.
Gainesville is easy to navigate by car but if you’re gonna drink, please use services like Uber or Lyft or taxi services.
There is plenty of private parking on the property for up to four vehicles. If arriving after dark, look for café lights in the front yard.
We also ask that, if bringing a pet, you pick up their poops from the yard. Bags are provided as well as a shovel if you’d rather toss it over the fence into the woods. Please, for the health of all our canine guests, leave the yard sanitary. Housekeeping does not patrol the yard. We feel this is a responsibility of all pet owners no matter where you are. Thanks for being good pet owners!
Quiet hours are 10pm-7am
NO smoking or vaping INSIDE OR ON PREMISES
Park in designated areas.
Parties will not be tolerated.
Registered guests only.
With all that said, ultimately, we ask you enjoy and make great memories while you’re here!
Only 1.8 miles from the Stadium and 4 miles from both Shands and North Florida Regional Medical Center.
Whether you’re here for a university event, our reputable hospitals, business, family or maybe to explore the nearby state parks and local springs, we are COMFORTABLY CLOSE to all of it yet also situated up against Loblolly woods. From the back porch you actually feel like you’re in the woods instead of right in town.
Although a busy street, the house is nestled up against Loblolly Woods, the back deck invites you to enjoy coffee or a cold drink while the sounds of nature push your cares away. Your pup can enjoy freedom in the fenced in yard.
Once inside, the house is a tranquil oasis. Settle in for a quiet dinner with the family and a movie night. Later, nestle under the quilts on a brand new queen gel mattress. When you get up, the coffee and tea area is stocked and ready for you!
We hope we`ve thought of everything but please let us know if you need more than the following:
>Plenty of fresh towels & wash cloths
>Shampoo, conditioner & body soap
>Kitchen gadgets for preparing meals & desserts!
>Mixer, mixing bowl, baking sheet, cake tins, muffin tins, measuring cups/spoons, basic spices
>Cutting boards
>Sharp knives
>Drip coffee maker, filters, cream & sugar
>Coffee, tea & cocoa
>Ironing board & iron
>Extra blankets
>Board games & cards
>For Fido we provide bowls, waste bags and treats.
Our office room also offers a queen size bed, thus the house sleeps up to 8.
The television is a 65” smart TV. We have an antenna but do not offer cable. Feel free to log into your own streaming services. We hope you enjoy the many choices offered by this “way-smarter-than-me” TV! If you’re looking for a special live athletic event, we suggest Gator Dockside right around the corner! Try the wings!
We hope you enjoy your stay here at COMFORTABLY CLOSE!
Enjoy the house, deck, yard and laundry room.
Your vacation is paramount!
I’m just a text away!
A terrific neighborhood for outdoor activities. Loblolly Woods & WestSide Park are literally right here! The park offers: basketball, baseball, exercise trail, playground, swimming pool and tennis! Pet friendly however leashes are required.
Gainesville is easy to navigate by car but if you’re gonna drink, please use services like Uber or Lyft or taxi services.
There is plenty of private parking on the property for up to four vehicles. If arriving after dark, look for café lights in the front yard.
We also ask that, if bringing a pet, you pick up their poops from the yard. Bags are provided as well as a shovel if you’d rather toss it over the fence into the woods. Please, for the health of all our canine guests, leave the yard sanitary. Housekeeping does not patrol the yard. We feel this is a responsibility of all pet owners no matter where you are. Thanks for being good pet owners!
Quiet hours are 10pm-7am
NO smoking or vaping INSIDE OR ON PREMISES
Park in designated areas.
Parties will not be tolerated.
Registered guests only.
With all that said, ultimately, we ask you enjoy and make great memories while you’re here!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets must be pre-approved
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Gainesville
Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westside Park Tennis Center and Regal Royal Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History, or check out an event or a game at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing.
Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
- University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Florida Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Oaks Mall - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Las Carretas - 14 min walk
- Mi Apá Latin Café - 9 min walk
- PDQ Fresh Tenders - 9 min walk
- Gator's Dockside - 18 min walk
- Checkers - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Gavidia
Born in Buffalo but grew up in Gainesville. I love it here so much that I'm still here!
Gainesville is HOME and I love sharing it with my guests.
Gainesville is HOME and I love sharing it with my guests.
Why they chose this property
This is actually a house my father bought and one of the three we lived in when my brother and I were kids. This was our "Middle School" home. We were able to walk directly up the street to West Wood Middle School. Many afternoons we stopped at the park and hung out at the pool.
What makes this property unique
We love this house because it has so many good memories...
sleep overs, Monopoly Marathons, cooking classes and adventures in the woods directly behind (accessible at Loblolly Trail Head, 3-4 houses down the street towards University Ave). Although it's on a busy street, it's tranquil and quiet inside. A little white noise is available if you're a super light sleeper.
sleep overs, Monopoly Marathons, cooking classes and adventures in the woods directly behind (accessible at Loblolly Trail Head, 3-4 houses down the street towards University Ave). Although it's on a busy street, it's tranquil and quiet inside. A little white noise is available if you're a super light sleeper.
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