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The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games

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4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Thomas Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Matheson History Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

This vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Thomas Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Matheson History Museum - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

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

The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games

Summary:

🧡 Welcome to The Jungle Cat ! 💙 UPKEY's newest 5-star Vacation Home! 💫



🌿 Escape the ordinary in this bold and playful jungle-inspired Gainesville getaway 🌿

▻ Free on-site parking

▻ Private backyard & outdoor game entertainment

▻ High-speed Wi-Fi

▻ Multiple indoor gathering spaces

▻ 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths — sleeps up to 8 guests

▻ Convenient Gainesville location

▻ Perfect for UF visits & Gator weekends



The Space:

🐆Stay Wild at The Jungle Cat: Good times live here. Adventure starts here. Your Gainesville getaway awaits!



What You’ll Love About This Space:

✔ Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home designed for groups and families.

✔ Stylish jungle-inspired interiors with bold artwork and unique décor.

✔ Open living, dining, and kitchen areas perfect for gathering.

✔ Fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals during your stay.

✔ Comfortable bedrooms offering plenty of space to relax and recharge.

✔ Dedicated lounge and game room for relaxing and spending time together.

✔ In-home laundry facilities for added convenience.

✔ Outdoor backyard space with room to hang out and enjoy the fresh air.



Fun & Entertainment!

📺 65 inches Roku TV

🎮 Dedicated game and lounge room for indoor entertainment.

🌳 Take the fun outdoors with backyard games and an outdoor hangout area.

👫 Perfect for friendly competitions, group gatherings, and relaxing evenings.

🥎 Just 1 minute from Tom Petty Park's 8 newly renovated pickleball courts.

🐊 Great home base for pickleball weekends, Gator weekends, and group getaways.



Prime Location – Explore Gainesville!

This home is perfectly located for a variety of activities:

🎾 1 minute from Tom Petty Park's pickleball courts.

🏪 The Public and General restaurant and craft cocktail bar is right across the street.

🏫 Conveniently located near the University of Florida and Gator activities.

🪻 Explore Gainesville's beautiful springs and natural swimming spots.

🥾 Enjoy nearby nature trails, hiking, and outdoor recreation.



Whether you're unwinding in the jungle-inspired interiors, challenging your crew to a game, enjoying the backyard, or exploring Gainesville, The Jungle Cat is your perfect home base for a fun, memorable getaway.



✨ Book today and experience the charm and convenience of The Jungle Cat!



Guest Access:

Full access to the home, including: kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen appliances, HDTVs, etc. Free dedicated parking lot.



The Neighborhood:

Nestled in Gainesville's historic Duckpond neighborhood, just minutes from Tom Petty Park, local dining, the University of Florida, outdoor attractions, and some of the city’s best spots to explore and unwind.



Getting Around:

The Jungle Cat’s convenient location makes it easy to explore Gainesville by car, rideshare, bike, or on foot, with Tom Petty Park and The Public and General just steps from your door.



Other Things to Note:

🔇 NO parties or loud music; $500 fee

🦮 NO pets; $250 fee. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required for Service Animals

🚭 NO smoking or vaping (incl. tobacco & marijuana); $250 fee

🙅‍♂️ NO unregistered guests (all guests must be on the reservation); $100 fee for each unregistered guest

🚨 Our home has cast-iron piping that is quite sensitive. To keep everything running smoothly, please flush toilet paper only. Do not flush "flushable" wipes, paper towels, or hygiene products (bins are provided for these). Please note that professional repair costs for clogs caused by these items will be the responsibility of the guest.



🔔 Guest App & Verification: After booking, you’ll be required to complete our Guest App before check-in. This includes required verification steps such as the rental agreement, ID verification, and applicable refundable security deposit or non-refundable damage waiver. You’ll receive access to the app immediately after booking, where you’ll find your check-in/out details, early check-in/late check-out options, local guide, property information, and door codes once the required steps are completed. Completing the Guest App ensures your self-check-in is quick, easy, and seamless!

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🎥 We have an active doorbell security camera outside to ensure the safety of guests and our home; it also helps us guarantee that all house rules are being followed

🔊 We have an active noise decibel detector inside that detects excess noise and notifies us

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🙋You have been charged for the number of guests selected at the time of booking; for more than 6 guests, there is a $12 nightly charge per extra guest

😴 Potential for noise: Sound may travel more in some areas of the house - light sleepers may be affected

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Please,

🧹 Be respectful of the space (this is our home) and clean up reasonably after yourself

🗑️ Do not leave any trash outside--we like to keep our community beautiful. Trash days are Wednesday, if your stay falls in those days we'd really appreciate if you could pull the bin to the curb

🔧 Let us know immediately if you accidentally break or damage anything or if anything isn’t working as it should

❕Double-check closets and grab all your things before heading out. Forgot something? We’re happy to help return it for a $30 handling fee plus shipping.



Please feel free to ask us for more information about these if you have any questions or concerns. 💫 Have a wonderful stay!



Interaction with Guests:

Enjoy complete privacy during your stay 💙 The UPKEY team is reachable by phone should you require any immediate assistance.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

🔇 NO parties or loud music; $500 fee 🦮 NO pets; $250 fee. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required for Service Animals 🚭 NO smoking or vaping (...

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gainesville, close to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Hippodrome State Theatre, and Stephen C. O'Connell Center. You'll also find Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Does The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games have connecting rooms available?

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 3.9 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games?

Yes, every house at The Jungle Cat | 4BR Duckpond • Pickleball • Games comes with a balcony.

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