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Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard

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Exterior
Fully equipped kitchen
Living room with Perian rug, flat screen TV, gas fireplace and plenty of seating.
Dining Room with Person Rug, Seating for 6 and Plenty of Light
Bedroom 2 with queen bed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Thomas Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard

Great for families and friends traveling together.

This newly restored historic home in the Duckpond area of downtown Gainesville is within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. It is also just minutes away from UF campus.

One bedroom has a king bed 2nd bedroom has a queen bed- perfect for families or for friends sharing a home. We also provide a queen-sized air mattress with sheets and pillows. Please let us know at time of booking if you need an air mattress.

Great for families and very peaceful surroundings.

Visiting Gainesville for UF sports, graduation, Shands, or sightseeing? We have the perfect place for you. Come back and relax after your event- or watch your event from the flat-screen TVs in the living room and bedroom. The house was renovated the summer of 2012 (it`s 1250 SF heated/ cooled).

You can walk to downtown bars and restaurants. The historic Thomas Center is just 3 short blocks away. We are also just a 10 minutes drive from La Chua Trail (a Florida State Park) where you are guaranteed to see 1 to 100 alligators.

We are also just 2 miles from UF campus, the Swamp, and the O`Connell Center.

The owners live next door to the house, and can be easily reached via phone and e-mail.

The shared backyard is fenced in and maintained by the owners, and connects to the backyard of the owners and our other historic rental home (the backyard is meticulously maintained with beautiful seasonal flowers and greenery-- winter is iffy for flowers depending on the weather).

The whole house is for the guests, and the backyard area is shared with 1 other rental house and the owners, and is beautifully maintained.

I allow for self-check in so that guests have privacy, but I`m available anytime I`m needed via phone, e-mail or in person.

Beautiful historic Duckpond neighborhood in downtown Gainesville.

Most bars and restaurants are within walking distance, but everything is within driving distance, and there is also a bus stop nearby.

The house has 3 small steps to get into all 3 entrances (it`s a historic home and is slightly elevated). Once inside, it is all one level.

Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.
1. No Smoking- $250 fee for smoking inside the home******
2. Quiet Hours- 9:30 pm to 8 am- (you may be asked to leave and you will not receive a refund)******
3. No Parties- ******
4. No Pets Allowed- $200 fee if caught with a pet

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. No Smoking- $250 fee for smoking inside the home****** 2.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Duckpond, a neighbourhood in Gainesville, is home to this apartment. 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. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Depot Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Florida - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Top - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪University Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dime - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Bar & Billiards - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard on 9 July 2026 start from NZ$284, 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 Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard located?

Located in Duckpond, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Thomas Center and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Florida. Matheson History Museum and Hippodrome State Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice old house with plenty of space in very quiet neighborhood. This place had everything we wanted including parking, proximity to downtown, A/C, two baths, and comfortable beds. The host responded to our questions quickly and followed up to make sure we had everything we needed. Great stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Great times in G’ville

Perfect pad for a game weekend in close proximity to both downtown & campus. It was easy for us to walk everywhere and experience all the great options and atmosphere. The house is wonderful… very well maintained and has everything you need for a relaxing stay - we were very happy all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Wedding week

We stayed here with my parents the week before our wedding at Sweetwater Inn. It is very close and walkable to everything downtown. The place looks humble from the outside but has a nice classic elegant interior. We enjoyed the screened in Florida room in the evenings. It also has a nice covered patio in the yard
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Janice A.

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

Cob webs hanging over clothes bugs in master nedroom

Would not reccend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandice D.

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

Great location

Easy walk to the bars and restaurants downtown. Probably too far to walk to campus, but you could. The location is a quiet, mature, stately neighborhood and has one designated parking spot but free street parking is ample. Older home with all the charm-and quirks-that come with age. Lots of cooking equipment, but the main fridge is in the adjacent dining room so it’s a little awkward. The screened in porch is a great place for morning coffee. Owner VERY responsive. Reasonable requests on checkout-nothing weird or over-the-top.Would for sure rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

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