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Peaceful, Private Oasis on 2 Acres!

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
TV, offices
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Gainesville, FL
  • Kate's Fish Camp
    7 min drive
  • Hippodrome State Theatre
    7 min drive
  • Thomas Center
    8 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful, Private Oasis on 2 Acres!

Situated on 2 acres, there is plenty of green space, peace, and quiet. Have your own private park-like environment yet be so close to downtown, UF, and recreational trails and parks. We have a ping-pong table, sauna, rowing machine, basic exercise equipment, small pond, outdoor firepit, fruit trees, and blueberry bushes. The interior of the home has 1508 square feet of air-conditioned living space plus a 200 square foot attached laundry room.

**We cannot accept stays longer than 29 days**

- Please be mindful of noise and respectful to our neighbors. There is a 10 pm noise curfew in the neighborhood. Neighbors may call local law enforcement if noise levels are excessive after hours.
- Smoking of any kind is not permitted inside or outside of the home. Smoking will result in a $1,000 fee.
- Unauthorized pets will result in a $500 fee per pet.
- Unauthorized guests will result in a $500 fee per guest per night.
- We do not permit parties or gatherings at the home. Parties and gatherings will result in a $2,000 fee in addition to the unauthorized guest fees and immediate cancellation of your reservation with an escort off of the property by law enforcement.

We have a Ring doorbell camera on the front door facing outside, a Ring stick-up camera above the door looking over the entryway, and a Ring stick-up camera outside the storage room door looking towards the firepit and carport.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Enjoy features like a gym. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from University of Florida and 9 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida
This vacation home offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Maria McNiece

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Peaceful, Private Oasis on 2 Acres! Gainesville
Peaceful, Private Oasis on 2 Acres! Private vacation home

Peaceful, Private Oasis on 2 Acres! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sharon B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cancelled on us
They cancelled on us last minute
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
B.s.
Owner cancled after arrival. Had to find hotel on race weekend for three times amout. Not sure if i will ever use vbro again if they carry clients like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy M.

UF
My family and I went to visit during family weekend. The owner was super responsive and eager to answer any questions. I wouldn’t stay there again. Not a great neighborhood and the place could’ve been cleaner. The owner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious property
This was a clean spacious property. It was just right for my wife and I and kids and relatives to stay over in the Gainesville area. It is an older home, but the host has done a really good job cleaning it up and making it nice with all the amenities you could want. We love the ping-pong table when you first walk in. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Tidy
Location is misleading, once on property it was very nice and comfortable. The master bedroom and bathroom has no air conditioning vented so you must keep the master bedroom door open in order for it to cool off which it did quite nicely. Overall very satisfied with this home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and clean.
Clean large property. Was perfect for our visit. Had our dogs with us so the yard was perfect. Great weekend to go watch Gator baseball.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool secluded spot
We had a blast. Plenty of space for two families plus grandparents. Everything you need is in the home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Relaxation!
We found exactly what we had hoped for: serenity! The property was an easy drive to shopping and dining, but felt so remote once back at “home”. Our dogs settled in quickly and were only excited by the occasional neighboring cat or local wildlife passing through the yard. We also found items available that we’d forgotten, saving us a run/expense to the store. We truly hope to stay again soon, as it’s one of the best experiences we have had while traveling with our pets, THANK YOU!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Very comfortable and located near the refuge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
My family and I truly enjoyed our stay. Maria was extremely prompt and responsive with my questions regarding our pets. The house was well stocked with paper goods, towels and toiletries. We brought our own groceries and I was extremely grateful to whomever left coffee in the pantry because I had forgotten to bring some :-). The infrared sauna was in good working order. The beds and the living room couch were comfy. Suggestion for improvement would be for the yard to be fully gated so that Dogs could have room to run and to keep out any loose dog from the neighbors down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Oct stay
The floors were dirty - feet were black if you walked bare foot dish towels and sponge smelled Master bedroom was very warm Fire left in fire pit neighbors had a a huge noisy fight and police were called
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Toni P.

Off the beaten path
We only stayed one night. The house is was very cute and comfortable. The yard was big enough for the kids to run off energy. The game room and master (king) room doesn’t have air conditioning. But there is a fan provided. If I’m ever traveling through again, I will stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gigi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and great layout. We we’re all perfectly comfortable.
Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house for our quick overnight stay
comfortable beds, nice extras, fun ping pong table for the kids! easy communication with owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Maria for being a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Adequate property for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Susanne B., Steubenville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Location was good but I thought with 2 acres there would be no neighbors or at least not so close. It was pleasant though. The house was very cute and spacious. I was concerned about all the fire ant hills in the yard. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Liked: Cleanliness
UF Grad weekend
Maria was responsive and super easy to work with. We enjoyed our stay. The place was an easy drive to campus. Loved the extras, like toys for the kids, full kitchen stocked with all that was needed. The only thing we couldn’t find was the TV remote and frankly that wasn’t as bad thing…. More family time. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Huge backyard and big campfire pit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

April J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice yard
It was a very nice place in the neck of the woods.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Property was awesome! Floors could’ve used a mopping but overall great stay and we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Danielle Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The home was very clean with a large yard making it relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021