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Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs!

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Florida

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Location

Very good

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Gainesville, FL

Place, University of Florida
‪20 min walk‬
Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Shands at the University of Florida
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
‪17 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 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs!

Beautifully renovated home in the heart of Gainesville. Walk to UF (1 mile on sidewalks), attend a festival or go to the springs. Home is a 4BD w/each sleeping two people. Open plan w/fully stocked kitchen, dining, inside laundry. Private yard is on 1/3 acre w/new deck off back leading to shady brick patios.

Three bedrooms and one bath are at one end of the home and and an additional bedroom and bath at the other end of the house. All windows have privacy blinds. The great room and three bedrooms have smart TVs. NEST thermostat. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, plates, silverware, etc. There is a laundry room in the back of the house. Two patios and a deck are on the back of the house as well. No neighbors on three sides.

As a licensed real estate broker, if you are house hunting, I can help you with your real estate needs.

Walk to restaurants, shops, UF events & the movies! Ginnie Springs is 40 minutes NW of us.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gainesville

Sugarfoot, a neighbourhood in Gainesville, is home to this holiday home. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.

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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

University of Florida - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Oaks Mall - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Las Carretas - ‬8 min walk
‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬11 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬12 min walk
‪Gator's Dockside - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs!?

As of 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs! on 2 November 2025 start from NZ$456.95, 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.

What time is check-in at Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs! located?

Located in Sugarfoot, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Regal Royal Park and University of Florida. Westside Park Tennis Center and Regal Royal Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

10 June 2025

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

Awesome stay, location was ideally located near everything and it was a quiet location. I loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia F.

25 November 2024

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

Nice place - good location

Good spot for a quick weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laz G.

19 September 2024

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

Excellent Location and lovely house

Loved our stay here, couldn't ask for a better location especially on Gamedays. Plan to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena

21 June 2023

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

Beautiful Home

The house was nicely decorated and the host was very helpful! Plus, it was within ten minutes or less of your daily destinations!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

4 September 2023

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

Everything was great

The house is perfect. We had a great time. Everything was clean and in perfect condition. Will come back for sure

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joce M., Charleston, South Carolina

17 September 2023

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

Great GameDay Spot

We were very happy with the property. We were in town for a football game and although we did not spend much time at the house, the location was very comfortable and convenient. It was roughly a 20 minute walk to the stadium.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

16 March 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay for family of 7

Nice bedrooms, comfortable mattresses. Terrific back patio with table and six chairs – we ate breakfast lunch dinner outside every day.The house was clean, except for the floors which need a good scrubbing. I would suggest some new items in the kitchen like the pots and pans and cooking utensils. Dining room chairs are quite wobbly.Outdoor lighting by the parking pad would be helpful.Overall, it was a good place to stay in a convenient location.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

31 August 2025

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

Went to visit our son who is a student at UF. Property was clean and well equipped. Only flaw was that I didn't locate the extra towels until the last night of our stay and the frying pans in the kitchen needed to be to be replaced. When I mentioned this to the owner, she thanked me and said she would take care of this before the next guest. We were also surprised that only 2 vehicles were allowed since this is a 4 bedroom home that sleeps 8. It was a little tricky swapping one car at our son's apartment everytime he came over to hang with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leah K.

9 May 2025

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

Great layout for a family weekend

We stayed at this home during graduation weekend, so we expected the premium price—but for nearly 1,000 a night, we also expected more in return. The house was clean and laid out nicely for our family, which we appreciated. However, a number of small issues added up and became more frustrating as the weekend went on.The listing advertises a large backyard, but it’s really just a dirt lot. Parking was another frustration: with multiple bedrooms, it makes more sense to allow at least one car per room, but only two cars are permitted.We were also surprised that basic essentials were missing—no coffee filters, foil, plastic wrap, or kitchen towels were provided. These are small things that make a big difference, especially at this price point. The dining room chairs are very wobbly to the point of being a safety concern. Additionally, the ceiling fan in one bedroom is broken and, based on older reviews, has been for some time without being fixed. Overall, the house has potential.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark I.

18 December 2024

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

Graduation weekend

Flexible sleeping arrangements to accommodate family. Inside was clean. Outside could use some cleanup. Parking was limited but had retail center across street.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

B P M.

21 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Gainesville Reunion Stay

The house was very well located, nicely appointed and very clean. Contact with the owner was well done although parking was problematic. On our departure morning, a fuse blew out- we were unable to find the fuse box to reset. We ended up calling the management company, who said they would see to the issue. All in all, a nice place to gather old friends for a reunion. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin E.

16 September 2024

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

Great location, minor issues with house

Great location, especially for visiting UF campus. Walking distance to multiple restaurants and even to a UF football game (~2 miles). Good layout for families or couples as 1 bed/1 bath is located on opposite side of house from the other 3 beds/1 bath. There were some minor things with the house that made our stay less than perfect. Each thing on its own was not necessary to contact owner about during our stay (except for 1 issue), but when added up, these were inconveniences that showed the house was not kept in the best shape for guests. Floors were dirty throughout the house; Ice maker in fridge did not work (there were ice trays, but that meant no ice when we first arrived and we had to keep up with the ice during our stay); Ceiling fan in 1 bedroom did not work (there was a portable fan given); Door knob in 1 bedroom kept falling off the handle; Toilet paper rod in 1 bathroom kept falling off the wall. On our last night, we intended to do laundry as there was a washer/dryer in the house, however we discovered the laundry detergent canister was empty. I contacted the host and received a prompt response back, however the response was simply a "I'll check with my team on it", and we never heard from them again. As such, we had to go purchase our own detergent to do laundry.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alex M.

3 September 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

The home is well situated and close to all, including the UF Campus. Rooms were all spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms could use some updating and repairs. Exterior needs a little more lighting as it was difficult to find at night. A driveway would also be good.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cala W.

27 August 2024

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

Family wedding

Everything was wonderful. Very clean and convenient location to the venue we were attending. Would have liked to have a motion light on side of house where parking is and mirrors in the bedrooms for doing hair and makeup. But we definitely were happy and would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christal Z.

9 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

UF Graduation

The mark up for this property over UF's graduation weekend was not worth it. Property is run down and not as described. Broken dishwasher, bugs, odor, and laundry left undone upon check in. Then told parking is limited to only two vehicles on rubber driveway or risk being towed or kicked out. We did end up being allowed more than two cars. Had to clean back deck to use.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth L., Nashville USA

29 September 2023

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

good accommodation

We stayed at this property for 3 days. It is nicely renovated and clean. There is a tv in every room. The modern kitchen is spacious and well equipped. It has two shortcomings. No covered parking and you are instructed not to turn the thermostat below 72 degrees. If you tend to be warm, you will be warm here. Also, the smoke alarm blasted several times including the middle of the night. This was not chirping when the battery is low. It occurred when we were not cooking. I don’t know what this was about. Lastly, we chose to ignore the host’s inappropriate begging for a 5 rating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika H.

25 September 2023

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

Great find!

This was a great find for our family trip to Gainesville. Quaint old Florida home, nicely remodeled & up to date while still keeping that old Florida charm. Accommodations met our family needs perfectly. Communication with Host was timely. We will definitely keep this home in our favorites list.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Don H., Port Orange, USA

23 July 2023

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

Did not stay at the property

The owner canceled last minute because they got more money on another site. VRBO left me scrambling to find other accommodations. Only offered to pay for 1 night stay in hotel for max 250 which would not even get you a room in a nice hotel. Found another home on another web site and it was great. May not use VRBO anymore.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

6 February 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Maria McNiece

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Gator Nest - Huge Backyard + 30 Min to Springs!

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Amenities

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House Rules

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Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Gainesville

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Very good

8.8/10

9.6/10

9.0/10

9.4/10

8.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Karen W.

8/10 Good

Claudia F.

Nice place - good location

Claudia F.

10/10 Excellent

Laz G.

Excellent Location and lovely house

Laz G.

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Beautiful Home

Serena

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

Everything was great

Alicia P.

10/10 Excellent

Joce M., Charleston, South Carolina

Great GameDay Spot

Joce M.

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

Good place to stay for family of 7

Kathleen S.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Amanda K.

8/10 Good

Leah K.

Great layout for a family weekend

Leah K.

8/10 Good

Mark I.

Graduation weekend