Located in Duckpond, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Thomas Center and Matheson Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Florida Museum of Natural History - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Top - 6 min walk
White Buffalo - 8 min walk
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - 7 min walk
Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - 9 min walk
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - 8 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.
Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard
Great for families and friends traveling together.
This newly restored historic home in the Duckpond area of downtown 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 downtown bars and restaurants. The historic Thomas Center is just 3 short blocks 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 Center.
The owners live next door to the house, and can be easily reached via phone and e-mail.
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, e-mail or in person.
Beautiful historic Duckpond neighborhood in downtown 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. Please note that the AirBNB extenuating circumstances cancellation policy does not cover hurricanes in Florida or COVID, but the insurance covers both 100%. We ask that you please purchase AirBNB cancellation insurance at check-out in order to cover any unforeseen changes that would cause a cancellation or early departure that is outside of the cancellation window (i.e. weather related, health related, flight issues, etc...). AirBNB offers insurance at check-out and if a circumstance arises that would cause a cancellation or early departure (outside of the cancellation range, or an early departure that arises during your stay), then the insurance policy will refund you 100% as long as it's within the terms. Thanks! And we hope that nothing would come up that would interfere with the trip, but we want to make sure you're covered just in case. If no insurance policy is purchased, that's OK, too- we are happy to open up the dates on the calendar and try to re-rent. If we can re-rent, then we can refund the amount recuperated, but we cannot issue a full refund unless we can re-rent from an early departure or cancellation.
Thanks so much- we are looking forward to welcoming you!
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 fireplace, and a coffee maker.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
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: 1,076 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 23
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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
342182
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Duckpond, just steps from Matheson Museum, and within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre. You'll also find Matheson Historical Center and Depot Park less than a mile away.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent 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.
Is Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Does Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard 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.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 5.1 mi away (13 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard?
Yes, every accommodation at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard comes with a balcony.
Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Landen S.
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Landen S.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandice D., Tallahassee, Florida
May 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Brandice D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean C.
Sep 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Jean C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Janice A.
Aug 21, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cob webs hanging over clothes bugs in master nedroom
Would not reccend
Janice A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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