Title: Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Florida ## Photo gallery for Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! ![TV - Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109522700/109522603/581aa6a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109522700/109522603/a5ba8bae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109522700/109522603/1cb0037e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109522700/109522603/e7c6af0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109522700/109522603/ec45b091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bathrooms1800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! Summary: Experience the best of Gainesville in this inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house! Located near the University of Florida, this home offers easy access to local attractions and campus activities. Enjoy spacious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living areas. With outdoor seating, a BBQ grill, and modern amenities like air conditioning and Wi-Fi, this house provides a perfect base for your Gainesville adventure. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96756900/96756895/acec66ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Home Walking Distance to UF Stadium Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=96756895&PinnedHotelID=96756895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110362500/110362471/1d657211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Near UF - Cozy Stay - Kitchen - Washer/Dryer Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=110362471&PinnedHotelID=110362471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72047400/72047363/9efca0a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Background Hangout-Café Lit Patio, Bonfire, BBQ Grill-near UF Stadium! 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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 elevators ### Property is also known as 68e55287093ccd001291a26e ## About the area Gainesville is home to this vacation home. Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore University of Florida Bat Houses and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. [Visit our Gainesville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gainesville.dx6048189) [View more Vacation homes in Gainesville](https://www.expedia.ca/Gainesville-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6048189-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.65314%2C-82.36612&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eRjoBJP1iQmifnSFxhPXFSoaLqQ=) Gainesville, FL ### What's nearby - ![A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068631/dc0e407f-c712-4acf-b1ad-0c9896d42d64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Florida 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048189/0860a82e-f9ae-44b6-ab17-236e4c4e269a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 3 min drive \- 2.0 km - University of Florida Bat Houses 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Stephen C. O'Connell Center 3 min drive \- 1.7 km - Shands at the University of Florida 5 min drive \- 3.1 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Las Carretas 17 min walk - Mi Apá Latin Café 10 min walk - Gator's Dockside 3 min drive - Law School Commons 13 min walk - PDQ Fresh Tenders 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF!? ### What time is check-out at Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF!? ### Where is Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gator Grotto: A lovely 4BR house close to UF! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### JON Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great stay close to all things we were looking for. excellent place for a family stay couldn't have worked out any better. ##### JON Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Terry P. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### College friends This was a good basic house. It was clean, there was good seating for visiting, the kitchen was well supplied with dishes, glasses etc., but no food items other than salt and pepper. There was a Keurig coffee system and some pods and creamer. There were gator items everywhere including one very creepy picture in the master bedroom. The door to the bathroom in the back of the house wouldn't close completely. The master bedroom bed didn't have a top sheet, and only one bed pillow had a pillowcase. For the price, location and number of bedrooms and baths it was perfect for our purposes. ##### Terry P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean C. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very nice area and house clean house friendly host ##### Sean C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert A. Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Overall GREAT house! ##### Albert A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jörn R. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very enjoyable It has been magnificient ##### Jörn R. 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