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Retro - Fire Pit - BBQ - Pool Table – Backyard

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Game room
Game room
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Game room
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retro - Fire Pit - BBQ - Pool Table – Backyard

Welcome to your ultimate Gainesville stay!

Just a short drive from University of Florida, this home boasts spacious living and activities for the whole family.

Cozy Fire Pit - perfect for s'mores!
Game Room - for some friendly competition.

Yard Hangout - hammocks & chair swings (and corn hole!)
Pool Table & Ping Pong - not just for the kids!

Your home is just minutes from:
2 min to University of Florida

“Amazing place to enjoy with family. Clean, well-equipped, and so close to UF.”
★★★★★


Home Features
✔ Backyard Hangout Zone
✔ BBQ, Fire Pit, Hammock, Hanging Chairs, KanJam and Corn Hole
✔ Full Kitchen + Family Dining
✔ Game Night Ready: Smart TVs, Fast Wi-Fi, and Board Games
✔ Quiet Neighborhood + Free Driveway parking
✔ Close to UF, hospitals, and downtown Gainesville
✔ Close to grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping

Perfect For
★ Families in town for UF graduation or sports events
★ Work crews or professionals on assignment
★ Healthcare workers and university guests
★ Groups looking for a relaxing, fully equipped home

You’ll have full access to the entire home, including the game room, backyard, kitchen, living areas, and laundry room.

Note: Garage is not available for guest use.

We want to ensure your stay is smooth and enjoyable.

Message us through the VRBO app for the fastest response—we typically reply within 1–2 hours, often sooner.

Security Note:
Gator Grove Villa is equipped with three exterior Ring security cameras (front door, garage/driveway, and backyard) that record video/audio. These are strictly for guest safety and do not monitor any indoor areas.

Your Gainesville getaway starts here. Whether you're in town for a game, a reunion, or a peaceful escape, Gator Grove Villa has the space, charm, and comforts to make your stay memorable.

Property manager

John Petersen

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,886 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Carretas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mildred's Big City Food - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gator's Dockside - ‬3 min drive

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Retro - Fire Pit - BBQ - Pool Table – Backyard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great house! We really loved the table tennis. Everything was nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Super cute mid-century modern house right near downtown Gainesville!

Great location, gorgeous house, super communicative property manager, and very close (5min drive) to downtown Gainesville. Could not be happier with the experience. The teens in our group loved playing pool at the pool table!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

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

Awesome house

This house is so cute! Great vibe to it. Looks exactly like the pictures. The backyard is so beautiful at night when lit up. The host was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna F.

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

"Groovy" Stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this property. Great accommodations and kitchen set up. The backyard was truly special with the fire pit and Adirondack chairs. Lots of activities: pool table, ping pong, hammock, swinging chairs and playing albums on a record player in the living room. Definitely will re-book on our next visit to Gainesville. Thanks to all.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mid-Century Modern Style and Comfort in the Heart of Gainesville

We were very pleased with our stay at this charming and well-appointed home. Four bedrooms, including the master with ensuite bathroom, was plenty big for our crew. Lots to do inside and outside: pool table, games, corn hole, and a fire pit. Very centrally located and close to the UF campus in a charming neighborhood. Excellent communication with the hosts, and they even made a resource manual with all the information about the property, which was extremely helpful. House is well-stocked with everything you would need, and we will definitely stay here again when visiting Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

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

Awesome

Comfy, quiet, lots of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan K.

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

Exceptional property

Property was exceptional. Immaculately cleaned with ample amenities. I would recommend and will definitely use again whenever we revisit Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025