An adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
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Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
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The current price is NZ$1,401
NZ$1,401
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29 Nov - 30 Nov
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About this property
UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10
Your Private Family Retreat Near the University of Florida
The large dining areas and fully equipped gourmet kitchen are ideal for preparing everything from casual breakfasts to graduation celebrations.
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Outdoor Living at Its Best
The outdoor spaces are where The Pond House truly shines.
Spend your days:
- Swimming in the large private pool -Enjoying the wide open green space for kids to play - Dining together outdoors - Relaxing by the fire pits under the stars - Sipping morning coffee with tranquil pond views
The one-acre setting creates a peaceful, private atmosphere that feels like a true escape — while still being minutes from UF.
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Fun for All Ages
Inside, the game room brings everyone together for friendly competition and evening entertainment, featuring:
-Pool table -Nintendo gaming system
Whether it’s kids, teens, or adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Comfort for Up to 10 Guests
With five beautifully appointed bedrooms, the home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, making it ideal for: • multi-generation families • two families traveling together • graduation gatherings • group getaways
There is plenty of space to spread out, recharge, and feel at home.
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Perfect for UF Events & Gainesville Visits
The Pond House is especially loved by guests visiting for:
- UF Graduations - Football weekends -Parent & family visits -Celebrations and reunions
Being just 2 miles from the University of Florida, you’re close to campus, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions — while still enjoying a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.
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Thoughtful Amenities
✔ Large private pool ✔ Game room with pool table & Nintendo ✔ Fully equipped gourmet kitchen ✔ Spacious indoor & outdoor dining areas ✔ Fire pits for evening gatherings ✔ Fast Wi-Fi ✔ Parking for multiple vehicles ✔ 1-acre private setting with pond views
Every detail is designed to make your stay comfortable, easy, and memorable.
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The Experience
More than just a place to stay, The Pond House is a place to: • reconnect • celebrate • relax • create lasting family memories
Whether you’re cheering on a Gator, celebrating a milestone, or simply escaping for a peaceful getaway, this home offers the space and setting to make it special. Wildlife Notice – Natural Pond Area
Our pond is part of Florida’s natural ecosystem and is occasionally visited by a small local alligator.
He is not aggressive and usually stays in or near the water, but for everyone’s safety: • Do not feed the alligator • Do not approach or attempt to touch • Do not throw objects into the pond • No swimming or fishing in the pond • Please supervise children and pets at all times near the water
During warmer months, he may rest on the edge of the pond to sunbathe.
This is very common in Florida and completely safe as long as these simple rules are respected.
We love our peaceful backyard and the wildlife that comes with it — thank you for helping us keep both guests and nature safe. This is a private, serene retreat intended for quiet enjoyment. Parties, events, and unregistered guests are not permitted
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Does UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10?
As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10 on 29 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,401, 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.
Is UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much is parking at UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10 located?
This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Regal Royal Park and University of Florida. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
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UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10 Reviews
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If we could give 10 stars we would! The home was spacious, beautiful and quite literally has everything we needed and more. We chose this rental because our youth football league was playing at the Swamp. Traveling with kids and a dog can be difficult finding the right accommodations and we are so glad we chose this one. Great communication, check-in/out was seamless and we had more than enough space. 10 out 10! We will definitely be re-visiting in the future
This property was perfect for all of our needs for our adult children and grandchildren! We enjoyed the beautiful and comfortable gathering spaces along with the open areas and the abundace of natural light of the house with outdoor light coming in.The natural pond setting with interesting creatures and screen enclosed pool entertained all ages.The home was clean and host was helpful and kind. Thank you for everything.
Two weeks, lots of room and well-appointed, generous basic supplies, loverly views and settings, splendid back yard, nice quiet neighborhood, everything worked well, very much enjoyed our stay.
We enjoyed our stay here and had everything we needed! It was clean and perfect for our extended family for a long weekend. The beds were comfy and we loved the pool table area and the pool!! Thank you!
We had a delightful time together at the pond house! Plenty of space for our family. Great kitchen for cooking a Thanksgiving meal for all of us. Peaceful surroundings by the pond and fun in the pool!
The pond house was very centrally located but tucked away on a side street. The house was very spacious and had several different areas to come together as a group or find a quiet place to relax. We also enjoyed the large back yard.
We were here for my daughter’s graduation. This house surpassed our expectations. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was very peaceful and the kitchen was well stocked. The pool was relaxing. We don’t have the opportunity to be together often and this place just made it perfect.
This house provided so much space for our family of teens and young adults to spread out or hang out together playing pool, swimming, eating, playing games.
This was a GREAT property. Everything was perfect. We loved the house itself. It was the cleanest of all VRBOs I have ever ver stayed in. The property was gorgeous and the hosts had it set up with everything we could possibly have needed. Our only issue was that we all wished we had planned on staying longer!
This vacation home is a winner! The home was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The kitchen and bathrooms were so thoughtfully stocked, as well as a game room and a pool table. The pool was a hit! It was in a good neighborhood. The host was great. I can't think of anything that was negative about it. All in all, the house was very inviting, and I would definitely book it again.
The pond house is beautiful and clean inside and out! You can tell the host takes pride in her rental. We stayed to celebrate my daughters graduation and this home was perfect! It has a very large kitchen with plenty of seating and the outdoor area is amazing We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
We stayed in the Pond House Friday and Saturday night for the FL/FSU game. We had three adult couples and two college students. The house was the perfect size for us, plenty of room. We grilled out Friday and Saturday night, grille was great, kitchen is excellent, fully equipped. Check in and check out was easy and communication with the host was seamless. Weather was cold so we used both the gas and the real wood firepits. Brought our own wood. Great backyard and pond. I highly recommend this house and would definitely come back again with my family.
Had a wonderful stay here! The entire house was spotless, and you could tell the owners take great pride in keeping everything clean and comfortable. Each bathroom had thoughtful little touches like Q-tips, razor, toothbrush, ear plugs which made our stay more welcoming. Plenty of paper products were supplied throughout the house, too.The decor was beautiful. The layout was perfect for our family get-together, giving everyone space while feeling connected. We didn't get a chance to enjoy the pool this time, but we would absolutely love to come back and make use of it.The host was responsive and helpful from start to finish. Overall, an excellent stay. We would definitely stay here again.
It was wonderful. I’d highly recommend this property for any large family group The common spaces are large open and conducive to conversation. The bedrooms were far enough away that even those who wanted and early night were not disturbed. The backyard was perfect for wiffle ball, fishing and good fun!
We found this house to be AMAZING! Everything was just as described and all of the rooms are large. It is a very expansive home. Huge pool and game room area. Huge kitchen. Huge dining table (we played cards!).....huge driveway. All so tucked away in a cool, old Gainesville neighborhood. The pond was so pretty, and it even had a friendly small gator in it that would watch from a distance. We rode our bikes to the stadium for game day and thought it was an easy 2.5 mile ride. You won't be disappointed!
Our annual family gathering was complete at the pond house! The space was perfect for the nine of us. The kitchen is stocked extremely well!! The bedrooms were cozy and quiet. The only recommendation I have for the home is to have a fan for the outside pool table area; as air movement would make this space more enjoyable with the Florida heat.
House full of amenities: firepit, wood and starter logs included, smores sticks; coffee - keurig/pot/ expresso machines; tvs in all bedrooms (unfortunately not by pool, pool table); pool toys; pool table- loads of fun; even football to play by pool. Do be aware, gators are in the pond. Just do not feed them and understand they are active when its mating season. It was entertaining though. Highly recommend staying here.
Fabulous house right around the corner from 34th St and University Ave., though you would think you're out in the country. The large backyard opens to large pond (hence the name). You can't even see the house next door, and you can barely see the one across the pond, so it very much feels like you have the entire pond to yourself. We saw numerous animals during our stay--a five foot alligator, deer, raccoons, armadillos, frogs, cranes, etc. The house is large, comfortable, and well-stocked. The pool has a lovely, enclosed, converted carport with plenty of sitting space, shade, and a pool table. Overall it was everything we could've hoped for and would love to stay again.