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Spacious Gainesville Retreat w/ Backyard!

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Gainesville Vacation Rental | 6BR | 4BA | 4,757 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access
Florida Room
Exterior | Parking | Driveway (6 Vehicles)
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central A/C | Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12441.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gainesville, Florida
  • Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 (Kid's Room)

1 Single Bed

Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Spacious Gainesville Retreat w/ Backyard!

If you’re searching for a spacious Sunshine State getaway for your next family trip, look no further than this stunning 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom home! This Gainesville vacation rental is sure to entertain the whole crew, with multiple living spaces, plenty of Smart TVs, a pool table, and a sprawling backyard. Spend some time outdoors at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, explore campus, or take the kids to the Florida Museum of Natural History to delve into the fascinating exhibits.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 4,767 Sq Ft | 1 Mi to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Bedroom Suite: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Bedroom 6 (Kid’s Room): Toddler Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, furnished patio, spacious backyard, cornhole game
INDOOR LIVING: Ceiling fans, 7 Smart TVs, Florida Room, pool table, multiple living areas, casual & formal dining areas, 3 home office spaces
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender, dishwasher, toaster oven, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, keyless entry, washer/dryer, towels/linens
FAQ: Step-free access, 4 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), EV charging available

-- THE LOCATION --

GOLF: Gainesville Country Club (4 miles), Mark Bostick Golf Course (5 miles), Hawkstone Country Club (5 miles), Ironwood Golf course (12 miles), Turkey Creek Golf Course (18 miles)
MUSEUMS: Florida Museum of Natural History- Exhibits (4 miles), Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention (8 miles), Matheson History Museum (9 miles), Micanopy Historical Society Museum (14 miles)
GET OUTSIDE: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (1 mile), Split Rock Conservation Area (4 miles), Loblolly Woods Nature Park (5 miles), Bivens Arm Nature Park (6 miles), Sweetwater Preserve (7 miles), Boulware Springs Park (9 miles), La Chua Trailhead (9 miles), Paynes Prairie Bolen Bluff (11 miles), Ecopassage Observation Park (12 miles)
AIRPORTS: Gainesville Regional Airport (13 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee per stay (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 faces toward the driveway and camera 2 is a doorbell camera facing toward the front of the home. The other two cameras are in the rear of the home, one facing the backyard and one facing the patio. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville is home to this holiday home. Regal Celebration Pointe and Regal Butler Town Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Herzog Cave Preserve. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Haile Village Playground are also worth visiting.
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Gainesville, Florida

What's nearby

  • Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Florida - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Gainesville Retreat w/ Backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Gainesville Retreat w/ Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Gainesville Retreat w/ Backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Gainesville Retreat w/ Backyard! located?

Situated in Gainesville, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Must Love Dogs and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of Florida. Dogwood Park and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne T.

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

Enjoyed

This is our second time for staying in this house. It meets our needs as a large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanna R.

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

Wonderful space for all of us to enjoy

The home was nice and clean, loved the master bathroom with all of the updated features. It was a perfect location our daughter got married at the botanical gardens up the street. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Wonderful house for a large gathering

We rented this house for my son’s birthday weekend. There was plenty of room for friends and family. The boys enjoyed the pool and ping pong tables, foosball, and basketball. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Family reunion

This was a perfect house for our family reunion. Plenty of space and activities....pool table, ping pong table, basketball. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Grad wreekend

Nice, clean and spacious property. Plenty of room for cars and places to gather inside and out. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Convenient

Home was clean, great location, plenty of space for large parties. Loved the back porch in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert J.

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

Lots of room and support from the host.

The host was very helpful! He setup a firepit for us to use in the back yard when we asked if one available. Allowed to access an hour early, and answered all our question.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia T.

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

Perfect for our family

We enjoyed this property. It was so great to have pool and ping-pong tables, plenty of room for our Children and grandchildren to move around with no one being crowded.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Graduation gathering… coming from multiple states

Great house for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

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

Amazing listing!

This is one of the best VRBO properties I’ve ever stayed at. Great value for money—huge inside and outside with every house game and activity you can imagine. 15 minute drive to UF campus for football games. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly w.

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

Great Space

We had an amazing time in Gainesville last weekend! The space was incredible and accommodating for our entire family. The guys enjoyed playing pool, ping pong and basketball. Plenty of room for Everyone!! We will definitely return here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

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

Family Time

The best place for a large family with kids. The house was very large, spotless, easy parking and many fun things to do! Pool table, ping pong, foosball, tv in everyroom. The front of the house left me worried at first but it definitely a diamond in the rough. The only suggestion I would have is, supply more board games.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Everything was as promised

We were looking for a place for the family to stay while in town for our daughters college graduation. The size and location allowed us to easily get to the college and not have to worry about where the family would stay. If traveling with a medium to large group, I'd recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Fun and very comfortable

Great place for the family to hangout and spend quality time. We love our games and it was fun to play cornhole, pool and foosball. We also brought cards and games of our own and they had good tables to play on. Nice size dining room table for eating together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Very spacious clean and fun

Lots of room, well-appointed with plenty of seating, tables, snacks and water (much appreciated by travelers). Pool and ping pong tables quite fun. Dog-friendly and a nice yard and patio area. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

B

Very spacious, adequate sleeping arrangements, clean, & tidy. Suggstiins - put the numbers on mailbox for easier location finder, supply a few extrs blankets fir cool nights, guest hand towels in powder room off kitchen & provide more drinkware - had enormous inventory of coffee mugs but literally only had 4 juice size glasses & 2 begerage size hlasses
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great Place for Graduation

The property was great for our large group. Rooms were all spacious. Pool Table was a Hit. Ping Pong was a Hit. The Kitchen and Large Island were amazing. We had an amazing time. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Essie M.

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

Essie McPhee

Our stay was great. The neighborhood was okay. House needed a few minor repairs; blinds at sliding doors, etc. Whenever I’m in the area, I’ll rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda H.

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

Very Spacious home

We enjoyed our stay. However the home needs another air conditioning unit in order to keep the whole house cool enough. One other minor issue was the fact that there was not enough glassware for our party of 12 people. Easily remedied by a trip to the store where we got plastic cups. All else was fine. Comfortable mattresses, great screened porch area & inside game room. Large tv screen in front living room - with comfortable sofa & chairs to sit on. Also planets for room for all of us to seat at tables to eat. All in all, I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene B., Plano, Tx

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

Great place for a large family!!

We so enjoyed our stay here! Pool table & screened porch were great & bedrooms were large - especially the master bedroom & bath. The only bathtubs in the master and was a little hard to bathe a wild 2yr.old, but we managed! The home could use another air conditioning unit in order to keep the whole house cool enough, and not freeze out some people . The listing also says 4 bathrooms, when in all it is only 3 full baths and 1half bath. The lights in the main hallway are on a motion sensor, and every single time you walk down the hall the lights go on and it is quite annoying when everyone is asleep in the house. The home is close to grocery stores and restaurants, and convenient and close to the highway and the University. Overall we had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the house!! would stay again when needed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish