Title: Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119739668&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! Cottage in Gainesville with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! ![Smart TV, fireplace - Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119740000/119739700/119739668/0a4f373b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! 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(Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119740000/119739700/119739668/a5256f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space £179 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! Get ready to relax in this 3-bedroom cottage in Gainesville. This welcoming property features 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, and even a crib for the little ones. With 2 bathrooms equipped with a hairdryer and shower, guests will feel right at home. Our excellent and peaceful cottage will help you unwind while you're traveling in Gainesville. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103700000/103698300/103698256/2b97b1a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic Lake View Cottage Keystone Heights - 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Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 1,033 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=1932346&PinnedHotelID=1932346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.777748,-82.28481&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_zwtD%60gfuN%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40O%40SBQ%40QBO%40QBQBQBOBQDQBODQDOBQFODODQDOFODOFOFMFQFMFOHOFMHMFOHMHMHKHMHMHMJMHKJKJKHKJKJKJMJILIJKJILIJILILILGJILGLGLGLGLGNGLELENGLELENCLENCNELANCLCNCNANALCNANAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%40L%40NBNBLBN%40NDLBNDLBNDLDLFNDLDLFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJHJHLJJHJHJLJJJJJJHJJJJJHLHLJLHLHJFLHLHNHLFLFNHNFLFPDLFNFNDNFNDPDNDNDPDNBPDNBPBPBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40P%40R%40N%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FP%3FNAPAPARANAPAPCPAPCPCNCRCNCNCPEPCNEPENENEPENGPELGPGLENGNGNINGLGLINILILGLILILKLIJILKJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHKJMHKHKJMFMJKFMHMFMFMHMFMDMFMFMDOFMDMDODMBODMDOBOBMBO%40ODM%3FOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCO%3FOEMAOCMCOCOEMEOCMEMEOEMGMEOGMGMEMGMIMGKGMIMGMKKGMKKIKIMKKIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMIMGOGOGOGOGMEQGMEQEOEQGOCOEQEOCQEQCOCOCSCOAQCQAQCQAQAOASAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w0Uw_VAPhKkNYT9js5hHQ2Qr0Cg=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - Gainesville Raceway \- 5 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Santa Fe River \- 12 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Ironwood Golf Course \- 15 min drive \- 8.7 miles - University of Florida \- 25 min drive \- 13.5 miles - Shands at the University of Florida \- 26 min drive \- 14.3 miles #### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive - ‪Alachua Grill - ‬18 min drive - ‪Radarbar - ‬17 min drive - ‪Dream Day Cakes - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!? ### How much does it cost to stay at Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!? ### Where is Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin V. 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved it! Perfect stay ##### Robin V. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas C. 7 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was very good with communication. Quiet area, location worked out great for our nerds. ##### Douglas C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allyson T. 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was just as listed. Just 1 one night stop over for us. Thought about going and watching some local racing, but rain prevailed. Anyone actually planning trip for a race weekend. This just might he your place ##### Allyson T. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025