Title: NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107245477&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. Family-friendly vacation home in Gainesville ## Photo gallery for NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107245500/107245477/8e662246.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. 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(Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107245500/107245477/39b40156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a playground, and an arcade/game room at NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands.. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101445 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### NEW! Gainesville Peaceful Retreat - Family & Pet-Friendly! Close to UF & Shands. Newly renovated 1972 ranch-style home is located in a beloved peaceful neighborhood on the Southside of Gainesville just off of Williston Road and within minutes of the University of Florida, UF Health, VA, I-75, shopping, and all the amenities the city has to offer. The 1445 sq ft house is tucked away on a private road offering plenty of privacy including a large fenced in backyard with an outdoor dining space, propane grill, and bonfire! This beautiful home features a large Living Room with a 72” Roku TV, Queen Sleeper Sofa and a designated remote workspace. The Dining Room and Kitchen Combo offers the newest amenities with all the upgrades. Going out the Sliding Glass Doors into the backyard you are welcomed into a Private Fully Fenced in Yard with Wood Burning Fire pit perfect for all your large gatherings. Down the main hallway you will find two (2) Guest Bedrooms; one (1) Queen Bed and one (1) King Bed. They share a fully remodeled Hallway Guest Bathroom with a Tub/Shower Combo. The Master Bedroom offers a King Bed, Walk-in Closet, and private attached en-suite fully remodeled Bathroom with a Walk-in Shower. On the opposite side of the house, through the Kitchen, you will find a Game Room with a foosball table, the Laundry Room with full-size Washer and Dryer, and the 4th bedroom with two (2) Twin Beds plus a private entrance. The interiors boast beautifully designed furnishings, new vinyl wood-grain flooring and plenty of space for gatherings amongst family and friends. This home is truly a wonderful retreat in heart of Gainesville, Florida! \*\*\*Please Note: This property is located on a private lime rock dirt road. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 step to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) - 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Up to four (4) standard sized vehicles can fit. NO PARKING on front grass lawn. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: $50 Non-Refundable Pet Fee; Per Stay (2 Pets Max) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties $250 Non-Refundable Event Fee ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15 Note from host: $250 Non-Refundable Event Fee Long-term renters welcome 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 ## About the area ![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%7C29.61249%2C-82.34978&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GKjs4d7RtM47t3w4WwgkjkBpaJA=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - Meridian Acute Care \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Sweetwater Wetlands Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.7 km - Bivens Arm Nature Park \- 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - University of Florida \- 2 min drive \- 2.4 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Spark at Embers - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NEW! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Lance R. Sep 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### clean, great communications Property was upgraded and very clean. Close to campus, restaurants, etc. Departure was great....just lock the door. The neighborhood was older and more rustic (dirt road to house), but felt very safe ##### Lance R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Henrietta A. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### Rent with caution The house sits on an unpaved road. Wasn't aware of this and we had my husband's sports car. Upon check in, first thing you notice is how newly renovated this charming old ranch is. They did a very nice job. Looking closer there were a lot of small black bugs on the sofa and pillows in living room. Some were alive some dead. We did find small white spiders on pillows in living room, on yellow chairs and in the bed. Management company was great about responding. My kids were very unhappy so we checked out next morning. We didn't even use the yard but it is huge and backs to woods. Bring bug spray for sure. The back bedroom with twin beds is hot. Must be an addition so the air doesn't cool that room. Even with ceiling fan on I recommend bringing an old school box fan. I could be wrong but it felt like the house was vacant for a while before we rented it and whoever did the deep cleaning didn't do a good job!!!! ##### Henrietta A. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ashley C. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy, well priced home The home was great. A couple out dated things but that didnt bother us. Nice area, nice backyard and easy to get to. Dirt road with dips so go slow. Lovely stay! Would visit again! ##### Ashley C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Prasanta R. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Check-in ##### Prasanta R. 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