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# Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

Cottage in Gainesville with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

Get ready to relax in this 3-bedroom cottage in Gainesville. This welcoming property features 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, and even a crib for the little ones. With 2 bathrooms equipped with a hairdryer and shower, guests will feel right at home. Our excellent and peaceful cottage will help you unwind while you're traveling in Gainesville.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Suitability/Accessibility

- No elevator

### 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

## 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

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

## About the area

Gainesville is home to this cottage. Waldo Farmers Market and Oaks Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Waldo Motorsports are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gainesville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gainesville.dx6048189)

[View more Cottages in Gainesville](https://www.expedia.ca/Gainesville-Cottages.d6048189-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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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  
25 min drive \- 21.7 km
- Gainesville Raceway  
5 min drive \- 3.4 km
- Santa Fe River  
12 min drive \- 10.9 km
- Ironwood Golf Course  
15 min drive \- 14.0 km
- Shands at the University of Florida  
26 min drive \- 23.0 km

### Getting around

- Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)  
22 min drive

### Restaurants

- Circle K  
11 min drive
- Circle K  
10 min drive
- Alachua Grill  
18 min drive
- Radarbar  
17 min drive
- Dream Day Cakes  
20 min drive

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## Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! 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.

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10 - Excellent

5

8 - Good

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6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 9.6

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Allyson T.

Sep 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was just as listed. Just 1 one night stop over for us. Thought about going and watching some local racing, but rain prevailed. Anyone actually planning trip for a race weekend. This just might he your place

##### Allyson T.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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