Cottage on Family Farm -- West of U.F./Gainesville/Newberry

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 855.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Trenton, FL

Canterbury Equestrian Showplace
‪15 min drive‬
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
‪30 min drive‬
Ginnie Spring
‪32 min drive‬
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Charming barn-style cottage on a 20 acre family farm in north central Florida, just west of Gainesville.

The cottage is on our family farm and has a nice view of rolling pastures. It is a 1 bedroom/1 bath cottage that sleeps 6 -- 8. It has a queen size bed and a full size bed in the bedroom and a full-size sleeper sofa in the alcove. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a living room/dining room and 1 bathroom with a separate double sink area. There is a small storage loft in the bedroom. The cottage also has wireless internet, local t.v., a DVD player and DVDs, and a washer and dryer. It has a fenced yard with it's own entrance. Linens and cookware are provided.

We are located between Newberry, Fl and Trenton, Fl, 22 miles west of Gainesville, Fl. It is a quiet, convenient place to stay when visiting the University of Florida. We are only 5 miles west of the Easton Newberry Archery Center and Canterbury Equestrian Showplace. We are close to the Nature Coast State Trail (cycling, walking, horseback riding) and there are many springs in the area. We are 48 miles from Cedar Key, 53 miles from Ocala, 99 miles from St. Augustine/Crescent Beach, 128 miles from Disney World and 20 miles directly west of I-75.

The cottage is located on a farm. We have a small herd of miniature Zebu cattle and a flock of chickens (both hens and roosters). We also have a few farm cats. It is a great place to get away for some rest & relaxation and sit out and watch the stars at night!

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Rob & Tracey Francis

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Fee not waived if bringing pet.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trenton

Located in Trenton, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Levy County Quilt Museum and High Springs Community Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dudley Farm Historic State Park and Historic Haile Homestead. Travelling with kids? Consider Bouncin Big and Canterbury Equestrian Showplace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Trenton, FL

What's nearby

Canterbury Equestrian Showplace - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
Santa Fe River - 29 min drive - 24.7 km
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 30 min drive - 31.6 km
Ginnie Spring - 32 min drive - 31.4 km
University of Florida - 35 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
‪Villaggio's Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
‪Woodyard Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Country Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Family Farm -- West of U.F./Gainesville/Newberry pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Family Farm -- West of U.F./Gainesville/Newberry?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Family Farm -- West of U.F./Gainesville/Newberry?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Family Farm -- West of U.F./Gainesville/Newberry located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Bouncin Big, Canterbury Equestrian Showplace and Dudley Farm Historic State Park. Watermelon Pond - Wright and Black Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

13 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

We had a wonderful stay

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn K.

4 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & Quiet To The Max!!

If you want peace & quiet & time to get away from the mad rush of life, this is the place. You can sit around all day & watch the cows & chickens & never hear a peep. Owners are right next door, but they don't say boo and you barely see them. Place had everything you need - well equipped kitchen & bathroom. It is a bit old, but has lots of character. Out in the farm lands of Florida - was a wonderful change from the busy shore areas. Would have liked more than just local channels on TV (limited), but bring your laptop & phone. Would love to return! Just what we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

7 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay for Quick Weekend

I was in town with family. This rental was located in a nice, quiet area with a great view of the farm. There was plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows. We would highly recommend staying here when in Gainesville or nearby!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

12 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

9 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Cottage

Was absolutely enamored by the cottage inside and out! Very clean and organized, and very much appreciate the binder with info. We wish we could have stayed longer, and will likely be back to further explore the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Treasure!

My family and I stayed here for a baseball tournament located in Newberry, FL. The cottage met all the needs of our family of 6. Great place to stay and close to the ballpark and the state parks.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little spot

Enjoyed our stay in the cottage. Nice place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

8 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

This is my second year staying at the cottage for 2 weeks at a stretch. We love it! My grandson (4 year old) loves the farm and the experience of being out in the country. It is the perfect place if you are traveling with pets too. My elderly Beagle had no trouble going in and out as there are no steps. The host is super easy to contact and replies ASAP. The beds are very comfortable. I asked my grandson what was his favorite thing about the cottage and he said everything! My thoughts exactly.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommie L.

16 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax enjoyed

Nice comfy guite pretty grounds .very enjoyable.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. S.

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place To Get Away

My family was in the area for my son's graduation from UF. It's about 30 minutes away from campus and we were happy to get away from the traffic! The best part was waking up early on the morning of graduation and sitting on the front porch to drink in the calm and serenity before the busy day.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john l.

20 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One night stay

We enjoyed our stay with our dog. She had a great time running around in the large fenced in property , we lit the fireplace when I got dark and enjoyed the peaceful night sky .Cows, chickens, and roosters running around plenty of amenities nearby, it was a relaxing enjoyable one night stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

12 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat Barn Style House

Cute Cabin that is Private and Cozy. Came for a Softball Tourney in Newberry for my daughter and stayed the weekend here, Will stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Zina B., Bridgeport, WV

14 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful farm with nice cottage!

Great location! All necessary paper products and towels & linens were provided for a comfortable stay. Our Labrador pup was right at home sleeping over night on the pet covered sofa in the alcove & running in the fenced in yard. The cattle and chickens were fun to watch as well as the awesome sunrises!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

benjie b.

15 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean & quiet

Clean, quiet & peaceful

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

3 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Country Stay

Cottage was very clean. Location was perfect, quiet, and peaceful. Love the farm and the animals. Would come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Melbourne, FL USA

22 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage!

Stayed at this lovely cottage for two nights while visiting my son at UF. The location is secure and quiet, and an easy, pleasant drive from Gainesville. The cottage was clean and well appointed. We didn't cook, however, the kitchen was stocked with ample supplies. Overall, a wonderful experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Griff, Derby, uk

19 November 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

After a week of touring round Georgia and Alabama it was good to have a rest at the barn. Although the property is 'rustic' it does have some lovely views and we did see a lot of different birds including woodpecker, cardinals, blue jay etc. We enjoyed visits to many of the state parks in the area and also visits to High Springs and Williston for some antique shopping. Newberry is a very pretty town too, just down the road. One tip, take a hairdryer if you need one as I couldn't find one at the property, glad I had my own with me.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Paulette J.

30 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, family farm, cattle fun to watch.

Nice stay, nicely stocked kitchen, close to my sister in Gainesville. Only wish we we would have had more water pressure in the shower. Enjoyed visit from the 2 cats.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

28 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit

We stayed here in 2014 when taking our mother to visit the area where she was born (1926) and grew up. We returned this week, with extended family. The cottage and grounds were exactly as we remembered them, with the addition of a drawing hanging on the wall, that my daughter had left for the owners, in 2014. What a surprise and joy to see! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely cottage with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

14 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I hope to stay here again.

Extremely pleased. The host even took my grandson (age 3) in to feed the chickens with her! She also brought us a new remote so he could watch the Disney movies provided. More pillows and linens than you will ever need. Cottage is very roomy and even has a bedroom in the loft. My old pup had a great place to hobble around off leash as the whole property was fenced in. One reason I picked the cottage was due to it being on a farm- quiet, beautiful views - early one morning there were deer in the pasture- and easy to find. I think I have found my home away from home for the future. And I have to also mention the T.A.R.D.I.S that greets you as you turn in to the property.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

6 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully rural but convenient

This property was exactly as advertised. The cottage was so cute and had everything we needed. Sitting on the front porch was ideal for relaxing. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

20 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Relaxing

From the moment I was greeted by the farm's cat I knew I'd made the right selection. My week was made extra comfortable by a sweetly decorated space, comfortable beds and an explosion of stars in the night sky by a warm fire pit. I will definitely look to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE G.

10 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, Comfortable, Convenient!

I slept well every night and was comfortable every day. The cottage was ideally situated for my travel plans in the area, but also a pleasant place to wile away a day of relaxation. As a kind-of city girl, seeing the cows in the nearby pasture and hearing the roosters greet the dawn were bonuses. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

7 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and Quiet

This little red cabin had everything we needed. It was clean and well equipped. And quiet! Enjoyed the chickens and cattle very much. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

14 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape!

A wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of Gainesville. Fun at the University, yet looked so forward to the escape of the farmhouse, pastoral settings, solitude of this gem. No light pollution-wonderful night sky views. Comfortable home, ample appointments. Will return!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rob & Tracey Francis

After moving to north central Florida to attend the University of Florida, we decided that we loved the area and wanted to stay. Eventually we purchased property and turned it into a small farm.

Why they chose this property

Our family loves living out in the country and the area has some rolling hills and a nice view. It is quiet and peaceful and at the same time, close to many attractions and a convenient distance to Gainesville.

What makes this property unique

We built the cottage for visiting family, but it isn't used much, so we decided to make it available as a vacation rental. It is a great place to stay whether you're traveling to the area for sports events, to visit the University of Florida, or just to spend some time in the country!

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1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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