Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/privately fenced backyard! | House in Gainesville

10.0 (16 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
University Heights House | Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/privately fenced backyard!

3 Bedroom House in University Heights, Gainesville

This townhome will be sure to make you feel at home and cozy, centrally-located, walking distance to University of Florida and Downtown Gainesville!
Depot Park- 5 min walk, 1 min drive
CADE Museum- 5 min walk, 1 min drive
Shands & VA Hospital- 5 min drive
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium- 6 min drive
GNV Airport- 13 min drive
Celebration Pointe- 13 min drive
Oaks Mall- 13 min drive
This is the perfect home for work, healthcare professionals, game days, special events and family getaways!
This is a 3 BR/ 1.5 BA newly renovated townhome. In addition, there is a luxury queen sized air mattress to sleep a total of 8 guests. All bedrooms are located upstairs, however stairs are not very steep and have a landing pad between the two short flights.
Includes fast WI-FI (500 mbps) , fully equipped kitchen, 60 inch Smart Roku tv in living room as well as smart tvs provided in each room, fenced in backyard with picnic table and grill (charcoal not included), washer/ dryer free of charge and much more. Each room is set up to make you feel at home which includes blackout curtains.
Full bathroom is a split layout separating the sink area and toilet/shower allowing for multiple person use while getting ready. There is also a half bath located downstairs.
The luxury queen sized air mattress is provided for the 7th & 8th guest or however you choose to sleep.
Parking: There are 2 standard sized parking spaces exclusively for you, directly in front of the home! A 3rd vehicle can fit parallel, blocking in your two vehicles in the standard spaces allowing for 3 total cars to fit comfortably for this home. Street parking is available, however - you should not park in any of the neighbors driveway or block in their cars. We are not responsible for any street parking. We advise car pooling due to limited space in front of the home.
For further information about where the home is located, we advise reading the below description in its entirety to ensure this home is best suite for you!
This home is located in the up and coming Porters Community, a multi-cultural/ diverse neighborhood. Porters mostly consists of locals and is a family friendly environment. A few homes on the street of the townhome are not up to date, however, the neighbors are very friendly and there has been no issues of safety with any of our guests/ or in the neighborhood. The next door neighbor does have a dog that barks at noises when he is let out back, he is not an outside dog and not out 24/7. We advise looking into other homes in the area if a barking dog will ruin your stay.
Early Check-In is dependent on the home availability. Late check out requests must be made the evening before check out prior to 8pm. There is a $50 per hr fee with the latest check out time of 12pm. Late check out is not guaranteed. It is dependent on same day check ins and our cleaners availability.
Dog fee - $80 total fee for 2 Dogs. Fee is the same for 1 dog.
(2 Dogs MAX - unless otherwise approved, NO CATS or any other animals allowed).
Make sure to include the number of dogs in your reservation. If dog(s) are not registered and or you bring any other animal to the home, a violation fee of $200 will be charged. No exceptions.
As per VRBO policies - If booking with a service animal: "A guests service animal must not be left alone at the listing without prior approval."
Help us to keep the yard clean - please pick up and properly dispose of any feces from your pets left in the backyard out of courtesy of the next guest. Poo bags are provided. If this responsibility is left to the cleaner, you may be charged an additional fee.
Please bring a kennel if your pup is not house trained and or not well behaved if left alone at the home. Any damages from you pups will be charged for repairs.
Absolutely NO smoking of ANY kind in the home. There is a private, fully fenced backyard with seating to do so. Violation fee is $500, no exceptions.
NO parties are allowed on this property. Your stay will be terminated without a refund. No Exceptions.
In order to access the home, a picture of your driver's license as verification will need to be verified by the host through the message board prior to check-in and receiving smart lock code. You will not receive check-in instructions if refused.
I look forward to hosting you!

Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/privately fenced backyard! is located in University Heights. Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/privately fenced backyard! provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Downtown Home near UF, Shands & Depot Park w/privately fenced backyard! has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the University Heights has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in University Heights, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1160 sq ft (108 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In the city center
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Stair gate
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: $80 total fee for two dogs max. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Ericka L.
Apr 16, 2025 05:12:28 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great little place to stay when in town. You wont be disappointed.
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