Title: Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 apartment # Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands Apartment with kitchenette, near University of Florida ## Photo gallery for Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120520000/120516300/120516234/62420174.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120520000/120516300/120516234/3f4f8aa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120520000/120516300/120516234/1f5549b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120520000/120516300/120516234/9c4f903d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120520000/120516300/120516234/ade6f1b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to University of Florida, Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands Unwind and recharge in this welcoming studio apartment located in the heart of Gainesville. The studio is located in a quiet family neighborhood just off a main avenue. The space features a queen-size bed and a futon for one extra guest, along with a compact bathroom that includes a narrow shower. Guests will enjoy the pretty decor, peaceful atmosphere, and the natural setting surrounded by trees and local wildlife. The studio has its own private entrance with a few steps leading in, and dedicated parking for one car is available (additional parking on request). The kitchenette makes it easy to prepare light meals and includes a portable burner, microwave, fridge, air fryer, and coffee maker, while other conveniences like heating, AC, hair dryer, and iron are provided to make your stay more comfortable. Although the unit shares a wall with the main house, it is completely private, and guests have access to the studio and parking area only. The location is very central, putting you close to all that Gainesville has to offer: just 10 minutes to the University of Florida, Shands Hospital. Only 5 minutes to North Florida Hospital and The Oaks Mall. During your stay, you can explore the Florida Museum of Natural History and Butterfly Rainforest, enjoy the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens or the Harn Museum of Art, and spend time outdoors at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park or Depot Park downtown. With plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and local favorites nearby, this cozy studio is a great choice for visitors coming for UF, hospital visits, or simply to enjoy the charm of Gainesville. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### 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. - No lift (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 ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117220000/117220000/117219975/03096e52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private suite with own entry in vibrant Gainesville Gainesville - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews £112 includes taxes & fees 27 Dec - 28 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=117219975&PinnedHotelID=117219975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72440000/72439400/72439366/w506h683x259y0-a5e820dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Location! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.661028,-82.38856&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%60atDnozuN%3FQ%3FS%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40S%40O%40QBQ%40QBQ%40QBOBQBQBODSBODODQDODODQDODOFODOFOFOFOFMFOHMFOHOFMHKHOHMHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJIJKLKJKJIJILIJILILILGJILGLGLGLILENELGLENELELENELENCNCLENALCNCNANANCLAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLDLDLHLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJHJHLJJHJJJJJHJJJJHJJLJJHLHJJLHLHLFNHJHLHNFNFLHNFLFNDNFNFNDNFNDNDPDNDNDPBNDNBRBNBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40N%40R%40P%40P%3FP%3FN%40R%3FP%3FPAP%3FN%3FRAPAPAPANARAPCNAPCPCPCNCPCPCPENCPENENEPENEPGLEPGLGPELGNGNILGNGLINILILGLILILKLIJILKJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHKHMLKFKHMJMFKHMHMFMHMFMDMHMDMFMFODMDMDODMBODMBODOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMEOCMEMEOEMEMGOGMEMIMEMGMIKGMIMIMGKKMIKGKKKKMIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMIOGMGOGOGMGQEMGQEMEQEOEQEOEOEQCOEQCQCQCOCQAQCQAOCQASAOAQAQ%3FQAS%3FO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0OfP9KvBs1bhU-VKQpdUAA9RLhU=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - Regal Royal Park \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Westside Park Tennis Center \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Regal Royal Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Oaks Mall \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - University of Florida \- 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Las Carretas - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kinya Ramen - ‬2 min drive - ‪Gator's Dockside - ‬18 min walk - ‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands? ### Where is Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Cozy Studio Retreat in Central Gainesville – Minutes to UF & Shands Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### darla c. 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quiet, comfortable, clean, exactly as described. Host very responsive, would stay again. ##### darla c. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025