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King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF!

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Living room
Living room
Living room with smart Vizio TV (has menu of many free movie apps and YouTube)
Living room with large picture view of lush, tropical outdoor back garden.
Back garden view from living room.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • GymGymGym
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gainesville, FL
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Florida6 min drive
  • Popular LocationShands at the University of Florida7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBen Hill Griffin Stadium7 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF!

This quiet, attractively decorated and furnished 1/1 condo (760 sf.) is nestled in a shady forest 1.6 mi. north of UF. It even has a creek and wooden bridge! It is my fulltime home, along with my pet cat Bobby's, but it's available for private use when we aren't here. By the way, Bobby is never allowed into the bedroom, so it and the entire condo are clean, tidy, beautifully decorated, and well maintained. Enjoy this 1st floor condo with wifi. There's no cable TV, but there's a smart TV in the living room with the most popular apps for watching YouTube, free movies, and news. Has semi-firm spacious king bed, well-appointed kitchen, dining area, living room with classic art, and lush, tropical back garden. A pool with grills, clubhouse for work/study, and fitness center with saunas are for your use. Parking is free and unassigned, so park in any space.
Please note that the cleaning fee is paid to my co-host who lives nearby. I do not charge a management fee, but if you need the co-host to come over to the condo to assist with something, a $25 fee will be charged per home visit to the guest which is paid fully to her. That is her policy, so please always communicate with me about any issues or questions as I am available to help via phone and text any time. My home is filled with classical art, yet the bedroom is contemporary and modern. Enjoy it as YOUR home-away-from-home with its fully equipped kitchen containing dishes, pots, pans, cups, glasses, coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, toaster, toaster oven, utensils, spices, and other items needed for storing, preparing, and eating meals. The complex is in a forest with views of magnolias, ferns, bamboo, and other tropical vegetation. Forested Ring Park is across the street for tranquil nature trail walks along the creek. Many springs and spring-fed rivers are located nearby in famous Florida state parks for nature outings which this area is famous for. NOTE: ALL GUESTS (2 MAXIMUM) MUST BE 19 YEARS OLD OR OVER. NO PETS OR SMOKING AT ANY TIME.
Guests have full use of this private condo -- no sharing with anyone. The complex is 1.6 miles north of the University of Florida and downtown Gainesville and 0.5 miles west of 13th St. N. which is home to many shops, stores, groceries, restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, and most places you will need when you're here. A direct bus line going to downtown, the university, Shands Hospital and the VA Hospital is located outside of the complex on the main road, NW 23 Blvd. (also named NW 23rd Rd.). It's tree-lined and even though it's in the city, it gives the impression of a rural, tranquil, winding country road. The area is ideal for bike riding with sidewalks for safety. Parking in the condo complex is free and unassigned with many spaces located right outside the unit entrance. The condo is across from the pool, 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse, and car wash station. Right across the main road from the complex is Ring Park, a shady, wooded nature preserve with a hiking trail that follows the creek which also runs through the condo complex and through much of Gainesville.

Property manager

Maria J.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this condo is on a river. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ironwood Golf Course and Florida National Scenic Trail. Florida Museum of Natural History and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 6 min drive
  • UF Health Shands Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hogan's Great Sandwiches - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF!?

As of 7 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF! on 10 June 2024 start from NZ$293.97, 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.

Is King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is King bed, pool, creek! Private artsy 1/1 condo in forest, 1.6 mi. north of UF! located?

Situated on the riverfront, this condo is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Thomas Center and Shands at the University of Florida are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Maria J.

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I've been host since 2014 both in private and shared dwellings. I love meeting new people and providing them with a lovely place to stay while on holiday or work. I've lived and worked as a teacher in several overseas countries in Europe and the Middle East as well as in Michigan, Georgia, Texas, and various cities in Florida. Now, I tutor online part-time. My hobbies are spending time with my kitten Bobby, gardening, hiking and walking, bike riding, and watching YouTube documentaries as well as various reality courtroom series.

Why they chose this property

I moved to Gainesville in late 2021 to enjoy an academic smaller town than where I moved from which was St. Petersburg, FL. I lived there for ten years and started hosting there on VRBO and other sites in 2014. I have almost 900 reviews on various short-term rental sites. I love the forests and nearby springs here, the plants (especially bamboo, magnolias, and Spanish moss hanging over the trees) and animals including raccoons, crows, deer, and many birds of the woods, and also the cooler temperatures here than along the Gulf coast.

What makes this property unique

The forested setting, the complex which has a wooden bridge crossing over a creek, and the proximity to nearby shopping and supermarkets (less than 8 minutes on foot, so you don't need a car while here). There are several bus stops outside of the complex, too. The University of Florida is lovely and a must see is the bat houses across from Lake Alice on campus. The 50,000 plus bats that live there fly out every evening around dusk, an event that attracts dozens of visitors nightly. Other fun events are manatee viewing, especially in the winter months, in the nearby springs, kayaking, hiking, visiting Paines Prairie which has hundreds of alligators and also wild horses and bison, and touring nearby artsy small towns such as High Springs, the home of famous Itchetucknee Springs.
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