Title: Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112664684&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse Vacation home in Gainesville ## Photo gallery for Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Exterior - Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/60213ece.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms - Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/07e475c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Interior - Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/b0a1c0f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Private kitchen - Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/5f2c1984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Outdoor dining - Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/a85e7628.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse Vacation home in Gainesville This smoke-free vacation home features barbecue grills. The vacation home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a refrigerator and a Smart TV. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Yard ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Air hockey - Billiards/pool table - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - Security system - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119440000/119436400/119436393/5d3317cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Mi to UF Campus: Group Retreat w/ Outdoor Oasis Gainesville - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=119436393&PinnedHotelID=119436393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102440000/102434900/102434864/2bac4155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-Friendly Bungalow - Close to UF & Downtown! 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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ironwood Golf Course and Regal Royal Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gainesville Raceway or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [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%7C29.59400%2C-82.21470&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AUAs2fadYay2Lno58XzOCIjrEvk=) 6415 Southeast 96th Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32641 ### What's nearby - ![500px Photo ID: 46907804 - Paynes Prairie, Alachua Sink @dusk. Gainesville, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068627/50866939-0e05-4ec5-84ca-7172c93a9d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 3 min drive \- 3.7 km - ![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 19 min drive \- 17.4 km - Kate's Fish Camp 3 min drive \- 5.4 km - Micanopy Historical Society Museum 10 min drive \- 15.9 km - Micanopy Cemetery 11 min drive \- 16.5 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - SUBWAY 10 min drive - Eastside Pizza Cafe 10 min drive - China Wok 10 min drive - Big Al's Off the Chain BBQ 15 min drive - golden coral 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse? ### What time is check-out at Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse? ### Where is Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse located? ## Have a question? 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