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Living area
Dining
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium

Summary:

Enjoy a wonderful stay near the beautiful campus of the University of Florida. This is a perfect place for Gators fans, with fun decor and smart TVs to watch the big game. You’ll feel right at home with a full kitchen, a workspace, a bright sunroom, and a prime location just minutes from Ben Hill Griffith Stadium and the O’Dome.



University of Florida – 1 min drive

Ben Hill Griffith Stadium – 2 min drive

O’Connell Center – 2 min drive



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Guest Access:

✹ GENERAL: Guests can enjoy private access to the entire home and yard.



✹ COMPLIMENTARY ESSENTIALS: We provide guests with a starter pack of essential toiletries and coffee.



✹ PARKING: Free parking is available for 3 vehicles in the large driveway.



✹ WORK FROM HOME: There is free wifi throughout the home, plus a designated workspace in the kitchen.



✹ FAMILY: Traveling with little ones? We’ve got you covered with a few supplies, including a Pack ‘n Play/travel crib, available for rent/upon request.



✹ NO PETS: We have a no-pet policy.



Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions - we look forward to hosting you!



Other Things to Note:

Other Things to Note:



✹ Easy self-check-in is available via the smart lock on the front door.



✹ The property is located in a beautiful part of Florida that is tropical in nature. Expect to see insects, spiders, lizards, and other pests. Please keep doors and windows closed (especially at night) to limit the entry of flying insects. Unfortunately, critters occasionally gain entry despite our best efforts. If this happens, please notify us, and we’ll arrange a pest control company to visit.



✹ Guests must be 25 years of age or older to book this property.



For all the little details and fine print (nothing scary, we promise!), be sure to check out our House Rules. It’s where all the “good to know” stuff lives! If you have any questions, just reach out — we're here to help!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 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
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 Regal Royal Park and Westside Park Tennis Center. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Florida Bat Houses - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Social At Midtown - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rowdy Reptile - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Law School Commons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$563, including 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.

How much is parking at Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium located?

Situated in Gainesville, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Lake Alice and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable beds and the AC cranks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert was great! Loved staying in the house and our family had a very memorable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khurram M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gator house is a very comfortable and clean place for a family to stay in. It is very close to the medical facilities at UF. Communication was excellent. We highly recommend the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Q.

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

location location location

great location and communication with host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Good time

Clean, excellent appliances, comfortable beds. Much respect to the gator house from a visiting tar heel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary K.

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

Great location for all things Gator sports

We stayed while our child was attending a UF sports camp. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kai r.

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

Amazing loaction, very clean

Within walking distance of campus, perfect place to stay if you have business at UF. Very clean and quiet. The place was well stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson L.

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

Brilliant stay just outside campus

Our stay in greater Gainesville was absolutely amazing! The house is spacious, clean, and very welcoming. The location is unbeatable, walk outside and you are right next to campus!! Thank you again to the hosts for our stay, will absolutely be coming back and highly recommended for anyone else looking to stay in Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penney B.

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

Convinent to Shands

Property was nice and the host was very easy to reach. The property allowed our family to be together under one roof during a most difficult time and made traveling back and forth to Shands effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Wonderful Time and Great Host

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very clean and as close as you can get to campus. The host had great communication and made sure we were comfortable. The decorations really make it feel great to be a Florida Gator! Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja P.

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

Home away from home!

Plenty of parking and easy access to campus. Perfect place for family and friends coming in for the big game or for graduation. Housed is steeped in Florida memorabilia so this may not be suitable for curious children (or drunk adults).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home offered plenty of room. It is walking distance to the University. Communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family came for my son to attend the Gators Baseball camp. House was close to the ball field and lots of restaurants. The house was clean and had all the necessities. Go Gators!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Weekend visiting daughter

Absolutely loved this property! It was clean, comfy, homey and super close to Springs where my daughter was staying for summer B. 100% without question will stay here again if I can!! Will ALWAYS be my first choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junichi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

LOVE the Gator house!!

Second time staying here. Is our favorite. Closest house to campus. Large and clean and well appointed. And everything Gators!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Great UF location for events and weddings

The house was perfect for a small group- . It was conveniently located near the UF campus . The house was clean and if you are a Gator fan- it is perfect! Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

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

Dad’s weekend

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family celebration

The Gator House was perfect for four couple who were in town to celebrate a relative’s 80th birthday. The house is literally across the street from the UF campus and in walking distance to everything. It had a great vibe with plenty of room. Robert was an awesome host and ensured that all aspects of the stay were smooth and easy. I cannot imagine a better place to stay during football season!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Best Location in Gainesville

My wife and 2 kids (10 & 14) stayed here for 3 nights and couldn't have been happier. The proximity to campus and downtown are amazing. We brought our bikes and rode to almost everything we wanted to do or see. The Gator theme of the house is pretty cool too. The host is super responsive to any of your questions. I highly recommend this property if you're looking at properties to stay at in Gainesville. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Perfect Place!

Robert's place was perfect for graduation weekend, the place is within walking distance of the stadium and O'Connell center which allowed us to beat the traffic. The place was clean and tidy and had everything we may have needed. Robert checked in on us multiple times and ensure that everything was going smoothly, which I appreciated. Plus my family LOVED everything being gator themed. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone who may be considering it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

A Glorious Tribute to Gator Nation

Literally a few feet from campus, this house is a fitting tribute to Gator Nation. The house, clean, well decorated, and a fine launch pad for any visit to UF or anywhere Gainsville. With a fully equipped kitchen for prepping group meals, and comfortable for lounging before a big game day. Comfortable bedrooms support a large family or group of friends. Excellent host communication before and during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

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

Graduation 2024

Our stay was fantastic! Your home was less than half a mile from the stadium and the O'Dome where all of the graduation celebrations took place. We were able to walk and avoid all of the crazy traffic! We loved all of the decorations and memorabilia!! We had plenty of room and were able to relax after numerous celebrations and events. We are sooooo thankful for your home and your willingness to share. Thanks, again! #GoGators #UFGrad
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacy P.

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

Walk to stadium/campus

The location is so convenient! My husband and son stayed and were very comfortable-the house was great. During a week that was over 100 degrees for several days in a row, the owner took extra care to add an additional a/c unit plus multiple fans so it would stay cool inside!! How awesome for him to think of that! This would be a perfect house to attend games as it it so close to the UF stadium!! Thank you for everything Robert!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

The standard for all VRBO's

Ideally put together home in a location so good it's hard to believe. We needed a place close to campus while our boys attended Gator baseball camp. The Greater Gator house is literally across the street from campus. Concise and helpful communication with ownership from the outset, very easy entry, spotless accommodations, seemingly brand new appliances throughout, and every convenience one could imagine, we enjoyed every moment of our stay. As a fellow VRBO owner, I can humbly attest; the complete package provided at the Greater Gator home is the standard! Hope to have the opportunity to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert Fillyaw

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Why they chose this property

✹ Free parking for three vehicles
✹ Prime location just minutes from UF, Ben Hill Griffith Stadium + O’Dome
✹ Short drive to restaurants + supermarkets

★★ ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS ★★
Home to the University of Florida and the Florida Gators, Gainesville has a huge variety of sports, vibrant city nightlife, family-friendly attractions, and outdoor activities for you to enjoy. Check out some of the options right on your doorstep:

Outdoor & Nature Activities
✔ Loblolly Woods Nature Park (1.3 miles)
✔ Alfred A. Ring Park (2.7 miles)
✔ Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (11.4 miles)

Cultural & Historic Attractions
✔ Harn Museum of Art (1.6 miles)
✔ Matheson History Museum (2.3 miles)
✔ Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention (2.5 miles)

Family Fun & Entertainment
✔ Depot Pak (2.8 miles)
✔ Kika Silva Pla Planetarium (6.4 miles)
✔ Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (6.7 miles)

Dining & Shopping
✔ Downtown Gainesville (2.1 miles)
✔ Butler Plaza (3.2 miles)
✔ Celebration Pointe (3.9 miles)

All these activities and more are within your reach when you book with us!

What makes this property unique

✹ Sleeps 8 in a single-story Florida Gator-themed home
✹ 4 spacious bedrooms w/ TVs; 1 king, 2 queens, 1 full
✹ 3 full bathrooms; essential toiletries provided
✹ Full kitchen w/ modern appliances including Keurig coffee machine
✹ Large dining table for 8
✹ Spacious living area w/ 60” smart TV, fireplace + selection of board games
✹ Access to streaming platforms (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, Netflix + more)
✹ Free wifi + dedicated workspace
✹ Family-friendly; travel crib + fireplace guards
✹ Full-size washer/dryer
✹ Back porch w/ fire pit + outdoor seating

★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
Whip up delicious meals for the whole family in the cozy kitchen. Kickstart your day with a freshly brewed coffee from the Keurig, enjoyed in the bright sunroom. The large dining table is bathed in natural light from the large windows during the day, making it a great spot to play board games or savor memorable meals. There is a work desk and chair that provide a convenient space to study, check emails, and take care of other tasks.

✔ Fully stocked kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances (including large fridge/freezer + dishwasher)
✔ Keurig coffee machine + complimentary coffee
✔ Basic cookware + dinnerware
✔ Sunroom w/ oversized dining table w/ seating for 8
✔ Workspace w/ desk + ergonomic chair

★★ LIVING ROOM ★★
The spacious living room in this modern home is a great place for your entire group to relax. Find your favorite spot on the Gators-colored couches and get ready to cheer for the best team on the huge flat-screen. Help yourself to the selection of board games to enjoy some friendly competition at halftime.

✔ 60” smart TV w/ Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, Chromecast + more
✔ 3 comfortable couches

★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★
On a quiet, residential street in a peaceful neighborhood, this lovely home enjoys a spacious front yard and plenty of natural beauty Florida is known for. The back porch is a great spot to sit outside and sip a glass of wine or a cup of coffee.

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