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10/10 Excellent
Alfredo
7 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alfredo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Apartment
The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gainesville, FL
- University of Florida3 min walk
- Shands at the University of Florida11 min walk
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium14 min walk
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking
The Property:
Centrally located home with modern amenities. Originally a 1930s carport, The Port became an apartment in the 80s. Enjoy natural sunlight on your private patio or cook in the open kitchen.
Free onsite parking lets you walk to UF campus, Ben Griffin Stadium, and local restaurants and bars.
The Location:
This place is perfectly situated at the heart of everything that matters to you. It is nestled on Sorority Row, only one block away from the campus, which means you can easily get there in just 2-3 minutes.
Centrally located home with modern amenities. Originally a 1930s carport, The Port became an apartment in the 80s. Enjoy natural sunlight on your private patio or cook in the open kitchen.
Free onsite parking lets you walk to UF campus, Ben Griffin Stadium, and local restaurants and bars.
The Location:
This place is perfectly situated at the heart of everything that matters to you. It is nestled on Sorority Row, only one block away from the campus, which means you can easily get there in just 2-3 minutes.
Property manager
Lauren
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gainesville
University Heights, a neighbourhood in Gainesville, is home to this apartment. University of Florida Bat Houses and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Florida Museum of Natural History and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
- University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Shands at the University of Florida - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - 8 min walk
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min walk
- Chick-fil-A - 7 min walk
- Bagels & Noodles - 6 min walk
- Checkers - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
John H.
22 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
John H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Michelle S.
24 November 2024
Liked: Location
Walkable to stadium
Michelle S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann S.
1 December 2024
Ann S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Lauren
I'm a nurse living in California, but I grew up in Gainesville and still have family there. This place is a my connection to home.
Why they chose this property
This property is in the heart of Gainesville. It's conveniently located just footsteps from UF, and just a short drive or 20 minute walk to downtown. I
What makes this property unique
This 1930s home is one of a kind in Gainesville. You won't find another one like it as it's a protected and preserved historic building in the city. It started off as a car port but was converted to a home in the 80s.
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