Title: The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR 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 condo # The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR Condo with kitchen, 4-minute walk to University of Florida ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/a6908479.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/e7adde74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/cdeeb88f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/3aa7cf51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/efb0353d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to University of Florida, The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Laundry - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR Welcome to The Cozy Gator It is located in the beautiful small town of Gainesville in Florida, home of the Florida Gators baseball team. The Cozy Gator is walking distance to the UF Health Shands Hospital, VA, and VET school. Perfect for medical visits or/and Health workers. It is 6 min. driving distance to Downtown Gainesville and Depot Park. Convenient to many restaurants, groceries stores and shops. Whether you're in town for a business conference, to visit a loved one at UF Shands, or to catch an unforgettable Gator game in the Swamp, this cozy two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo has been recently renovated and freshly-furnished for your stay in Gainesville. This perfectly-located unit is walking distance from all UF Health/UF Shands Hospitals, the VA Hospital, both UF Veterinary Departments, University of Florida's main campus, as well as many local and chain restaurants. All furnishings and linens are brand new. It features a large sectional sofa, dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with queen beds, and a full bathroom with a shower and bathtub. There is additionally access to a community pool and laundry room--perfect for longer stays! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108780000/108775200/108775166/08ee15fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 11 reviews £134 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=108775166&PinnedHotelID=108775166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83930000/83925300/83925210/ee4a7b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.635706,-82.344154&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gb%7CsD%7CyquN%3FQ%3FQ%3FO%40Q%40S%3FQ%40Q%40O%40QBS%40OBQBQ%40QBOBQDQBOBQDQDODODQDODODOFQFMDQFMFOFOFMHOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKHMJKJKJKHKLKJIJIJKLIJILKJGLILGJINIJELGLGNGLGLGLENELENELCLENCNELCNANCLCNCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBL%40NDLBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFNFJDLHLHLFLHJHLHJHLHJJJHJHJJJJJJJJJJHLJJHLHJJLHLHLHLFLHNHLFLHNFLFNFNFLDPFLDPFNDNDNDPDNDNBPDPBNBPDPBN%40PBPBP%40N%40RBP%40N%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAN%3FPAP%3FRAPANCPAPAPCPCNARCNEPCNCPEPCNEPENEPENENGNENGNENGNGNGLGNINGLILINGLILILILKLIJILKJILKJKJKJKHKJKJKHKHMJKHMHKHMHMFMHMFKFOFMFMFMDMFMDODMDODMDODMBOBMBOBOBOBMBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMCOCOAMEOCOCMEMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGKGOGKIMGMIKIMIKIMKKIKIKKMKIIKKKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMGOIMGMIOGOGMGOGOEOGOGOEOEOEOEQEOEQEOCQCQEOCQCOASCOCQAQCQAQAOAQ%3FSAQAQ%3FO%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gegbpJZH_8zS_xbpke6cYMCKtpI=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬4 min walk - ‪SUBWAY - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR located? > Situated in Gainesville, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital and Depot Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question