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Serenity Terrace | King Bed • Lounge & Coffee Bar

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Lounge area w/ queen size sleeper sofa and coffee bar
55" ROKU Smart TV
Coffee/Tea bar w/ mini fridge and microwave
King size bed in master bedroom
Patio area with seating for 2

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Alachua, FL
  • Place, Alachua Sports Complex
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alachua Library Branch
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, City of Alachua Recreation and Community Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Serenity Terrace | King Bed • Lounge & Coffee Bar

Summary:

Welcome to Serenity Terrace! A unique gem nestled near historic downtown Alachua, FL (15 MI from Ginnie Springs and UF). Experience the idyllic charm of the countryside while still being conveniently located near Alachua's city center and freshwater springs. Unwind in the peacefulness or take a short stroll to explore the vibrant downtown area. This space offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking relaxation and proximity to local attractions!



The Space:

✓ Spacious bedroom w/ walk-in closet

✓ King sized bed

✓ Full bathroom

✓ Den lounge area with sofa sleeper

✓ FREE full coffee bar

✓ FREE high speed internet

✓ Mini fridge with separate fridge/freezer

✓ 1 Dedicated parking spot

✓ ROKU enabled smart TV



The main bedroom features a comfortable king-sized bed, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. The den is an additional versatile space that doubles as a cozy lounge area and includes a sleeper sofa for extra guests. It's the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring.



Indulge in your favorite morning brew at our convenient coffee bar, where you can find all the essentials to make your favorite cup of joe. Start your day right before heading out to explore all that Alachua and the surrounding area have to offer.



Check out our "where you'll be" section for more detailed descriptions of local attractions and their distances!



Guest Access:

You will have private access to the entire guesthouse and outdoor patio space.



The Neighborhood:

Popular nearby attractions (Alachua, FL):

Alachua Downtown Historic District - <1 mile (short walk)

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center - <1 mile (short walk)

Alachua Splash Park - <1 mile (short walk)

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park - 2.6 miles

High Springs Main Street - 7 miles

O'Leno State Park - 13 miles



Popular nearby springs:

Poe Springs Park - 10 miles

Blue Springs Park - 13 miles

Rum Island Springs - 14 miles

Ginnie Springs - 15 miles

Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 22 miles

Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring - 36 miles



Nearby supermarkets and stores:

Hitchcock's Supermarket - <1 mile (short walk)

CVS Pharmacy - <1 mile (short walk)

Walgreens Pharmacy - <1 mile (short walk)

Dollar General - <1 mile (short walk)

Publix Supermarket - 2 miles



Getting Around:

Uber and Lyft available in the area but having a vehicle is highly recommended. There is 1 dedicated parking spot in front of the house.



Other Things to Note:

Our private guesthouse is attached to the main house with a completely separate entrance, parking area, and thermostat to control the central AC. We would just like to emphasize that although there is a fridge, microwave, toaster, Keurig, and more, the space does not have a kitchen or other facilities for cooking (no hot plates or grill). Washer/dryer are not available in the unit but there is a laundromat 3 minutes away.



🗑 Trash days are Tuesdays for both normal trash and recycle, if your stay falls that day we'd really appreciate if you could pull the bin to the curb

❕Double-check closets and grab all your things before heading out. Forgot something? We’re happy to help return it for a $30 handling fee plus shipping.



🔔 Please keep in mind that to confirm your reservation you will be required to fill out a Guest App, where you will have to upload a valid phone number and email so we can make sure to better cater to your stay. We will give you access to the form immediately after booking, and you will find all your booking information there (check in/out info, early check in / late check out options, local guide, property details, etc.)



Cancellation Fees:

All cancelled reservations are subject to a 4% fee, even if cancelled within the free-cancellation period. During the free-cancellation period, your total refund will be 96% of the original booking amount—no exceptions. If canceling outside the free cancellation period, normal cancellation penalties will apply.



Interaction with Guests:

Enjoy complete privacy during your stay 💙 The UPKEY team is reachable by phone should you require any immediate assistance.

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About the area

Alachua

Located in Alachua, this holiday home is in a rural area. High Springs Community Theater and High Springs Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Reverend Gerald Criswell Park and High Springs Civic Center Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jonesville Tennis Center or Westside Park Tennis Center.
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Alachua, FL

What's nearby

  • Alachua Sports Complex - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alachua Library Branch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • City of Alachua Recreation and Community Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reverend Gerald Criswell Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University of Florida - 22 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Fil A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

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. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area for food! Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2026
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the area to be great for food! 🍽️ It's always a pleasure to host guests who appreciate the local offerings. We hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jourdan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, very clean and comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Want to come again

Outside of Gainesville and was perfect for 2. Want to stay again the next time we come up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2025
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! It sounds like you found the perfect spot to relax outside of Gainesville. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit! 🌟🏡
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

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

Quick visit

Great location for us to visit wife’s father. Very clean and host would always answer any questions in a timely fashion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2025
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our location convenient for your visit! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the cleanliness of the space and that we could assist you promptly with any questions. We hope to welcome you back for another visit soon! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

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

Quiet

As advertised-very quaint cottage with an very polite and courteous host. Will consider this location again next time in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lock needs to be more user friendly need sidewalk outside
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from Serenity Terrace🕊️ King Bed | Lounge | Coffee Bar on 20 December 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Charles! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad you enjoyed your stay overall. We'll definitely look into making the lock more user-friendly and consider your suggestion about the sidewalk. Your insights help us improve for future guests! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon m.

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

Wonderful space

The property is so clean, spacious, well decorated, and convenient to downtown. The bed was comfortable and the tenants in the adjoining duplex were so quiet you wouldn't even know someone was there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2025
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! It’s great to know that you found the space clean, spacious, and well-decorated. We always strive to create a comfortable environment for our guests, and it’s wonderful to hear that the bed met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about the quietness of the adjoining duplex as well. Thank you for choosing Upkey Rentals, and we hope to welcome you back soon! 🌟🏡
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Simple, quiet, clean, perfect

Exactly as described. Owner/manager was very responsive and made sure everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! 😊 It’s wonderful to know that our efforts to provide a simple, quiet, and clean space made your experience perfect. We always strive to be responsive and ensure everything is just right for our guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillary G.

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

Short stay

Was a great place to relax and unwind. Very quiet area. Very clean and host was great with communication. Made everything very easy. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our place to be a great spot to relax! 🌿 It’s wonderful to know that the quiet atmosphere and cleanliness contributed to your experience. We always strive to make communication easy and seamless for our guests, so it’s great to hear that you felt supported throughout your stay. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bright, modern, small apartment. More spacious and quieter than hotel or motels in the area. I stayed there for four nights while doing a diving course. It was very convenient to be walking distance to the restaurants on Main St.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha G.

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

Lovely apartment

The apartment was very nice and comfortable for our stay. The owner clearly communicated and check in and out was super easy. We went to Mill Creek Farm the retirement home for horses which was so wonderful and I highly recommend. We also really enjoyed a brewery and winery near by (about 10 min drive) Daft Cow and Beaker. The coffee shop I'd recommend is Doxa (about a 5 min drive). Downtown Alachua itself was a little disappointing. It's unfortunate that there aren't more shops and restaurants there as this is a great location with walking proximity to downtown. Hopefully it gets a revival and we'd come back! Thank you again for a great stay though in the apartment. It was cozy and had so many things included (cups, filtered eater, coffee cups, creamer, paper plates, paper towels, silverwear, etc) that was very helpful during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2024
We're thrilled to hear that you found our apartment lovely and comfortable! It's great to know that you enjoyed your time at Mill Creek Farm and explored the nearby brewery and winery. We appreciate your feedback about downtown Alachua; we share your hope for more shops and restaurants in the area. We're glad the amenities we provided made your stay easier and more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us, and we would love to welcome you back in the future! 😊🏡
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. It’s on a quiet street and gave me a restful sleep. I had everything I needed and was greeted by Maria who lives next door. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone needing a place to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay at our property! It’s great to know that the quiet surroundings contributed to your restful sleep. Maria is always happy to help our guests feel welcome, and we appreciate your kind words about her. Thank you for recommending us, and we can’t wait to host you again on your next visit! 🌟🏡
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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