Title: Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Florida ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96757000/96756914/fd5ccbff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96757000/96756914/717c07e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96757000/96756914/173987a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96757000/96756914/9baa5312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96757000/96756914/d37caee3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the heart of downtown Gainesville, where this newly restored historic home in the charming Duckpond area awaits. Perfect for families and friends, it offers a peaceful retreat with three flat-screen TVs and a beautifully maintained shared backyard. The house is within walking distance to many bars and restaurants, just minutes from UF campus. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment 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. Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557000/33556904/7691fcf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment close to UF Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=33556904&PinnedHotelID=33556904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41377100/41377024/be552e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mid-century Home 2 miles to UF/Downtown/Shands & Walk to Coffee Culture Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=41377024&PinnedHotelID=41377024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33680000/33671200/33671169/2bb9a633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom Apartment in quaint triplex 12 blocks from UF and downtown Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=33671169&PinnedHotelID=33671169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84860000/84856100/84856084/eb76313c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bedroom Single Family home 5 mins to University! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 342182 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.65416%2C-82.32155&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wPcQUwQ008Pc_FwmtOYLtunB5vA=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - Thomas Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - University of Florida - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - 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, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Top - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cry Baby's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Original American Kitchen - ‬7 min walk - ‪University Club - ‬6 min walk - ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard located? > Located in Duckpond, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Thomas Center and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Florida. Matheson History Museum and Hippodrome State Theatre are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Downtown 2 BR Home w/ Yard Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean C. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Chris D. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandice D. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Janice A. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Cob webs hanging over clothes bugs in master nedroom Would not reccend ##### Janice A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Landen S. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Landen S. 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