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Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view, and a sofa.
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a water feature in the foreground.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a granite countertop.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wardrobe.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view through a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Florida

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this apartment. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Curtis M. Phillips Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Celebration Pointe. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ecotours, birdwatching and wildlife walks.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Depot Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sante Fe College - 16 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking located?

Situated in Gainesville, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Place was clean and close to UF. Definitely will rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect cozy spot. Hot shower and comfortable bed. I’m in Gainesville from time to time and live in Tampa, so this was the perfect spot! Will stay here again if available next time I’m in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and quiet

Great stay , convenient stay near everything on Archer
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thank you Dorene, you're always welcome to stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental. Great location.

Very close to Shands hospital. Easy walking distance. Very nice 1 bedroom condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and great location!! Thank you!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Perfect location! Nice cozy apt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic stay! Just as the pictures show it. Extremely clean, nice furniture, comfy bed. Near UF and a pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Fact that the description of the property dose not tell you its on the 2nd floor. so when you display it as Shands Hospital Guesthouse you should address the fact that some people are unable to do stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

One Night Stay

We thought everything was quite fine. The bottle of wine was a nice surprise, and we thought the bed was exceptionally comfortable!All in all, a very satisfactory experience!Also, we found David easy to communicate with!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My husband was there because his daughter was at Shands hospital. He wouldn’t even stay one night there. Totally unacceptable place, would not recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

I'd rather not

The apt was ok Communication was great Rather not say anything else
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peeling paint, ferral cats on stairs, no washcloths. Dead cockroaches on the floor.Looks ok from afar but not great on closer inspection. Close to hospital is reason i took this. Revommend find something else.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly clean room location excellent for Shands biggest problem was noisy Air Conditioner in bedroom closet. Hard to sleep with. Power went out once but came back on quickly. We would stay again as walking distance to hospital. Hosts were great to answer questions and help. Maybe a pot holder would be needed to take things out of the oven as we like to eat at home. Only photo I have is fog looking out of window
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The check in was easy, the communication with the owners was timely and consistent which i appreciate. But I stayed here with my husband and a friend under the impression it was a 1.5 bath as listed, which it is not, my friend had to walk through our room at night to use the bathroom. The ez blowup bed was not easy at all and would not extend so my friend had to bring her own. The pillows were worn and thin and the spare comforter had mystery stains all over it so we couldn’t use it. The AC unit is in the bedroom so it’s loud and makes random high pitch noise which was difficult to sleep through. The location is great cause it’s close to everything but wouldn’t stay again. Its definitely a college apt due to the wear and tear. I appreciate the friendliness and convenience but just wouldn’t again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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