Title: The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR - 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 condo # The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR Condo with kitchen, 4-minute walk to University of Florida ## Photo gallery for The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR ![Dining - The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/a38a180a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/e3c1225b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/060a4672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/22949826.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114690000/114685500/114685436/05ee002c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to University of Florida, The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR Welcome to The Cozy Gator It is located in the beautiful small town of Gainesville in Florida, home of the Florida Gators baseball team. The Cozy Gator is walking distance to the UF Health Shands Hospital, VA, and VET school. Perfect for medical visits or/and Health workers. It is 6 min. driving distance to Downtown Gainesville and Depot Park. Convenient to many restaurants, groceries stores and shops. Whether you're in town for a business conference, to visit a loved one at UF Shands, or to catch an unforgettable Gator game in the Swamp, this cozy two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo has been recently renovated and freshly-furnished for your stay in Gainesville. This perfectly-located unit is walking distance from all UF Health/UF Shands Hospitals, the VA Hospital, both UF Veterinary Departments, University of Florida's main campus, as well as many local and chain restaurants. All furnishings and linens are brand new. It features a large sectional sofa, dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with queen beds, and a full bathroom with a shower and bathtub. There is additionally access to a community pool and laundry room--perfect for longer stays! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96757000/96756990/59bce04c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, Historic 1 BR Apartment- Walk Downtown Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=96756990&PinnedHotelID=96756990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82540000/82538000/82537974/47455850.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Condo Close to Campus - Walk to Shands/Pool! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.635706,-82.344154&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gb%7CsD%7CyquN%3FQ%3FQ%3FO%40Q%40S%3FQ%40Q%40O%40QBS%40OBQBQ%40QBOBQDQBOBQDQDODODQDODODOFQFMDQFMFOFOFMHOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKHMJKJKJKHKLKJIJIJKLIJILKJGLILGJINIJELGLGNGLGLGLENELENELCLENCNELCNANCLCNCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBL%40NDLBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFNFJDLHLHLFLHJHLHJHLHJJJHJHJJJJJJJJJJHLJJHLHJJLHLHLHLFLHNHLFLHNFLFNFNFLDPFLDPFNDNDNDPDNDNBPDPBNBPDPBN%40PBPBP%40N%40RBP%40N%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAN%3FPAP%3FRAPANCPAPAPCPCNARCNEPCNCPEPCNEPENEPENENGNENGNENGNGNGLGNINGLILINGLILILILKLIJILKJILKJKJKJKHKJKJKHKHMJKHMHKHMHMFMHMFKFOFMFMFMDMFMDODMDODMDODMBOBMBOBOBOBMBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMCOCOAMEOCOCMEMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGKGOGKIMGMIKIMIKIMKKIKIKKMKIIKKKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMGOIMGMIOGOGMGOGOEOGOGOEOEOEOEQEOEQEOCQCQEOCQCOASCOCQAQCQAQAOAQ%3FSAQAQ%3FO%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gegbpJZH_8zS_xbpke6cYMCKtpI=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - University of Florida \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Shands at the University of Florida \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium \- 4 min drive \- 2.1 km - Stephen C. O'Connell Center \- 5 min drive \- 2.4 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk - ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬4 min walk - ‪Arby's - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR? ### What time is check-out at The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR? ### Where is The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cozy Gator-Walk to Shands, UF & Gators 2BR Reviews