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Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard

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A covered porch with a bench, a lamp post, and various plants. - Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard (Gainesville)
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are wooden doors, a chandelier, and a small side table with a lamp. - Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard (Gainesville)
A living room with a fireplace, sofa, and a patterned rug. - Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard (Gainesville)
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a glass-top table, a red patterned rug, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier. - Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard (Gainesville)
A covered patio area with a brick floor, metal chairs, a table, hanging lanterns, and potted plants. - Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard (Gainesville)
Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard

  • Great for families and friends travelling together.

    This newly restored historic home in the Duckpond area of city centre 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 city centre bars and restaurants. The historic Thomas Centre is just 3 short streets 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 Centre.

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

    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, email or in person.

    Beautiful historic Duckpond area in city centre 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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About the area

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. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.
    Hippodrome State Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The exterior of the Cade Museum with a distinctive circular logo and a modern building structure.
    Depot Park
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.
    University of Florida
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Matheson History Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thomas Center
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • University Club
    6 min walk
  • The Top
    6 min walk
  • Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
    8 min walk
  • Cry Baby's
    7 min walk
  • Original American Kitchen
    7 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 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 within 2 miles (3 km) of Thomas Center, University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Matheson History Museum and Hippodrome State Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4

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10

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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