10/10 Excellent
Patricia A.
24 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Patricia A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
~ 5 min to UF ~, close to Shands, family friendly
Photo gallery for ~ 5 min to UF ~, close to Shands, family friendly
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gainesville, FL
- University of Florida17 min walk
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium4 min drive
- Shands at the University of Florida6 min drive
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
~ 5 min to UF ~, close to Shands, family friendly
Welcome to Casa Solara, a stylish, family-friendly retreat on a quiet street in the heart of Gainesville! Our home offers:
• quick access to UF (5 minutes), Shands Hospital (12-13 minutes), and local dining
• a newly renovated (summer 2024), fully equipped kitchen
• high speed WiFi
• private backyard with a firepit
• walking distance to the newly renovated Westside Park
The space
Comfortably sleeps 10 guests
• 3 bedrooms: king bed in the primary suite, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and two full bunk beds and two twin beds in the third bedroom
• a luxury queen pull-out sofa in the living room
• black out cellulose blinds and mounted flat-screen TVs in each room
• 2 full bathrooms, including one with a bathtub
Recently renovated gourmet kitchen
• fully stocked with high-end appliances and all the cookware, bakeware, and dishware needed to serve meals for up to 12 guests
Other amenities:
• self check-in and keyless entry
• 65-inch TV in the open-plan living room
• private laptop-friendly workspaces
• a new AC unit to provide easy climate control
• in-unit washer and dryer
• ample parking on the driveway or street
• child friendly home with pack 'n play available upon request
Guest access
You will have full, private access to the entire home, including all living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen.
Other things to note
This is a smoke-free property
• quick access to UF (5 minutes), Shands Hospital (12-13 minutes), and local dining
• a newly renovated (summer 2024), fully equipped kitchen
• high speed WiFi
• private backyard with a firepit
• walking distance to the newly renovated Westside Park
The space
Comfortably sleeps 10 guests
• 3 bedrooms: king bed in the primary suite, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and two full bunk beds and two twin beds in the third bedroom
• a luxury queen pull-out sofa in the living room
• black out cellulose blinds and mounted flat-screen TVs in each room
• 2 full bathrooms, including one with a bathtub
Recently renovated gourmet kitchen
• fully stocked with high-end appliances and all the cookware, bakeware, and dishware needed to serve meals for up to 12 guests
Other amenities:
• self check-in and keyless entry
• 65-inch TV in the open-plan living room
• private laptop-friendly workspaces
• a new AC unit to provide easy climate control
• in-unit washer and dryer
• ample parking on the driveway or street
• child friendly home with pack 'n play available upon request
Guest access
You will have full, private access to the entire home, including all living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen.
Other things to note
This is a smoke-free property
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Gainesville
Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore University of Florida Bat Houses and Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
- University of Florida - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Florida Museum of Natural History - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Shands at the University of Florida - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Las Carretas - 10 min walk
- Gator's Dockside - 14 min walk
- Checkers - 8 min walk
- Bagel Bakery - 4 min drive
- Kinya Ramen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Jared Winikor
I’m a proud Gainesville native and a 3rd generation University of Florida alum, so I know the area inside and out. As a lifelong Gator fan, I’m excited to share the best of what this amazing city has to offer. My 3 kids and our friendly dog keep us active, and we love spending time outdoors, exploring the local parks and hidden gems. I’m here to help make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, so feel free to reach out anytime!
Why they chose this property
This house is located in a great location, walking distance from the intersection of 34th Street and University Ave.
• 2 minute drive to shopping plazas with Publix, Mi Apa Latin Cafe, Mildred's Big City Food
• 2 minute drive to Albert Massey Park Playground
• 5 minute drive to UF's campus (7 minutes to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 6 minutes to the O'Connell Center)
• 10 minute drive to Shands Hospital
• 2 minute drive to shopping plazas with Publix, Mi Apa Latin Cafe, Mildred's Big City Food
• 2 minute drive to Albert Massey Park Playground
• 5 minute drive to UF's campus (7 minutes to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 6 minutes to the O'Connell Center)
• 10 minute drive to Shands Hospital
What makes this property unique
• quick access to UF (5 minutes), Shands Hospital (12-13 minutes), and local dining
• a newly renovated (summer 2024), fully equipped kitchen
• high speed WiFi
• private backyard with a firepit
• walking distance to the newly renovated Westside Park
• a newly renovated (summer 2024), fully equipped kitchen
• high speed WiFi
• private backyard with a firepit
• walking distance to the newly renovated Westside Park
Languages:
Spanish, Russian
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