[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Comfortably Close and pet friendly Family-friendly vacation home in Gainesville ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89340000/89337200/89337174/a04a97d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89340000/89337200/89337174/7bd5fb13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89340000/89337200/89337174/ff25cce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89340000/89337200/89337174/54038476.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89340000/89337200/89337174/26ddbf20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location COMFORTABLY CLOSE! offers a serene retreat in the heart of Gainesville, nestled against Loblolly Woods. Enjoy coffee on the back deck surrounded by nature's sounds, or unwind with a movie night and dinner in this tranquil oasis. Your stay includes plenty of fresh towels, kitchen gadgets for meal prep, and board games for entertainment. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81690 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Comfortably Close and pet friendly Welcome to COMFORTABLY CLOSE! Only 1.8 miles from the Stadium and 4 miles from both Shands and North Florida Regional Medical Center. Whether you’re here for a university event, our reputable hospitals, business, family or maybe to explore the nearby state parks and local springs, we are COMFORTABLY CLOSE to all of it yet also situated up against Loblolly woods. From the back porch you actually feel like you’re in the woods instead of right in town. Although a busy street, the house is nestled up against Loblolly Woods, the back deck invites you to enjoy coffee or a cold drink while the sounds of nature push your cares away. Your pup can enjoy freedom in the fenced in yard. Once inside, the house is a tranquil oasis. Settle in for a quiet dinner with the family and a movie night. Later, nestle under the quilts on a brand new queen gel mattress. When you get up, the coffee and tea area is stocked and ready for you! We hope we've thought of everything but please let us know if you need more than the following: \>Plenty of fresh towels & wash cloths \>Shampoo, conditioner & body soap \>Kitchen gadgets for preparing meals & desserts! \>Mixer, mixing bowl, baking sheet, cake tins, muffin tins, measuring cups/spoons, basic spices \>Cutting boards \>Sharp knives \>Drip coffee maker, filters, cream & sugar \>Coffee, tea & cocoa \>Ironing board & iron \>Extra blankets \>Board games & cards \>For Fido we provide bowls, waste bags and treats. Our office room also offers a queen size bed, thus the house sleeps up to 8. The television is a 65” smart TV. We have an antenna but do not offer cable. Feel free to log into your own streaming services. We hope you enjoy the many choices offered by this “way-smarter-than-me” TV! If you’re looking for a special live athletic event, we suggest Gator Dockside right around the corner! Try the wings! We hope you enjoy your stay here at COMFORTABLY CLOSE! Enjoy the house, deck, yard and laundry room. Your vacation is paramount! I’m just a text away! A terrific neighborhood for outdoor activities. Loblolly Woods & WestSide Park are literally right here! The park offers: basketball, baseball, exercise trail, playground, swimming pool and tennis! Pet friendly however leashes are required. Gainesville is easy to navigate by car but if you’re gonna drink, please use services like Uber or Lyft or taxi services. There is plenty of private parking on the property for up to four vehicles. If arriving after dark, look for café lights in the front yard. We also ask that, if bringing a pet, you pick up their poops from the yard. Bags are provided as well as a shovel if you’d rather toss it over the fence into the woods. Please, for the health of all our canine guests, leave the yard sanitary. Housekeeping does not patrol the yard. We feel this is a responsibility of all pet owners no matter where you are. Thanks for being good pet owners! Pets must be pre-approved. We appreciate that you pick up poops. This provides a more sanitary yard for all our guests. Unapproved pets will result unfavorably. We ask that you treat the house and neighborhood with respect. Observe quiet hours 10pm-7am No smoking or vaping inside or on the premises. Park in designated areas. Parties will not be tolerated. Only registered guests permitted. With all that said, ultimately, we ask you enjoy and make great memories while you’re here! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,690 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70310000/70309200/70309104/435b93ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gator Springs ~ Close to Hospitals, Springs & UF Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=70309104&PinnedHotelID=70309104&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117120000/117116300/117116240/95327d9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat, Pet-Friendly 5 mins to Shands & UF! 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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 ### Property is also known as 217598 ## About the area Gainesville is home to this vacation home. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westside Park Tennis Center and Regal Royal Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History, or check out an event or a game at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing. [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%7C29.65683%2C-82.37208&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hqSWTyCelrPii-D3IS2SIfhhG9I=) Gainesville, FL ### What's nearby - University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive - 4.4 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Las Carretas - ‬14 min walk - ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬9 min walk - ‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬9 min walk - ‪Gator's Dockside - ‬18 min walk - ‪Checkers - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Comfortably Close and pet friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Comfortably Close and pet friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Comfortably Close and pet friendly? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Comfortably Close and pet friendly located? > This family-friendly Gainesville vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Westside Park Tennis Center and University of Florida. Florida Museum of Natural History and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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