This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Matheson History Museum and Hippodrome State Theatre. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Hippodrome State Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Depot Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Thomas Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
University of Florida - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
KFC - 9 min walk
Hook Fish & Chicken - 11 min walk
bb.q Chicken - 10 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
1940 cottage seen on FYI, 2bd 2ba
900 sqft 1940's cottage featured on TV show. 1 block from historic downtown. Open floor plan 8 person dining table, modern sofa with flat screen, office space. Master bedroom/bathroom with garden view. Guest bedroom/bathroom. Kitchen, private outdoor area with deck. Laundry room and edible garden.
1940's cottage is next to our TinyHouse from the hit TV show Tiny House Nation on FYI. The cottage was also featured on episode 9 season 4. The property is ADT protected and features an open dining room entertainment space with an 8 person dining table. A Modern turquoise sofa (from the episode) fronts a large flat screen TV, built in Netflix and Direct TV. One avant-garde mirror, and a built in office space. 1 master bedroom/bathroom with garden view. 1 guest bedroom/bathroom also garden view. 3 closets, kitchen, private outdoor grilling area for entertaining friends. Large yoga/sundeck with a private yard and an edible garden. Temperature controlled laundry room and outdoor furniture.
Guest will have access to entire property. Internet, Netflix, DirectTV, outdoor space, yard and laundry room.
We are available through text messaging for emergencies.
Our cottage is one block from the charm of the Gainesville downtown historic district. Bike or walk to the new depot rails trails. Go jogging or rent a Zagster city bike near the new Depot Park. Eat an amazing local lunch at the new Pop a Top general store blocks from our property. Walk to the local organic daily green restaurant. The cottage is on 2nd ave were all our favorite downtown restaurant's are located- The Jones, Dragonfly, Marks, Crane Ramen, The Top or Oak..... Take an Uber to Civilization or try our new favorite Public in General located a few blocks North. Sweet treats are just a quick walk down 2nd ave to the new PattyCakes, Mochi, Hippo Pop or Pop-A-Top.
The cottage is blocks from downtown shopping, dining and local festivals/ farmers market. You can rent a Zagster city bike, The RTS city bus downtown and where you can't walk you can Uber!
Walk to the downtown Bo Diddley Plaza. Where they host weekly festivals, food truck rally's, farmers market, yoga and dance events. The new PattyCakes, Mochi or Hippo pop for a sweet treat. Please respect the property. The space, furniture and home was in an episode of Tiny House Nation. Sofa is from the show. Be respectful of our home. This is the house we downsize from into our TinyHouse
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,184 square feet
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events 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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
203489
Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Gainesville, a short 12-minute walk from Hippodrome State Theatre and also 17 minutes on foot from Thomas Center. You'll also find Matheson History Museum and Depot Park less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at 1940 cottage seen on FYI, 2bd 2ba?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at 1940 cottage seen on FYI, 2bd 2ba?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 4.6 mi away (13 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 1940 cottage seen on FYI, 2bd 2ba?
Yes, every accommodation at 1940 cottage seen on FYI, 2bd 2ba comes with a balcony.
1940 cottage seen on FYI, 2bd 2ba Reviews
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Venus D.
Jul 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th Week
We stayed in Gainesville during July 4th and needed to book a place that would accommodate not only my husband and me, but also our little pup-pups. As I was also going to UF SHands (just a few minutes away) - it was perfect. It was well appointed and clean. The neighbors were also SO NICE - especially as I had just come out of surgery and part of a tree fell, and they rushed out and took care of it and told me not to do anything! Wonderful southern hospitality. We were very comfortable. Thank you so much, Harvard! God Bless!!!