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Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a tiled backsplash. - Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond (Gainesville)
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window. - Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond (Gainesville)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a brown leather couch and a table with a lamp. - Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond (Gainesville)
A compact living space with a kitchen area, a seating area with a leather couch, and a bookshelf. - Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond (Gainesville)
A large tree with a miniature house built into its trunk, surrounded by foliage and small garden decorations. - Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond (Gainesville)
Consider a stay at Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond

  • Beautiful home in the historic Duck Pond neighborhood. Built in 1930, this newly remodeled home is conveniently located near Downtown, University of Florida, and many unique restaurants.

    The entire property is fenced in for complete privacy. Even though you are in downtown Gainesville you will feel peacefully secluded.

    The property is unique in that it is the oldest house on the street and features pine trees with evidence of sap harvesting from the turpentine production days.

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About the area

Located in Duckpond, a neighborhood in Gainesville, this vacation home is next to a golf course. Matheson History Museum and Hippodrome State Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Thomas Center and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.
    Hippodrome State Theatre
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The exterior of the Cade Museum with a distinctive circular logo and a modern building structure.
    Depot Park
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Thomas Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Matheson History Museum
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • KFC
    17 min walk
  • Hook Fish & Chicken
    18 min walk
  • Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond on Oct 27, 2026 start from CA $132, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond located?

Located in Duckpond, this golf vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Thomas Center and Matheson History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Impression.

Very nice, quiet, and safe. Everything someone may need and then some.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, close, and comfortable.

My wife and I were in Gainesville for our daughter’s graduation. Our stay was terrific. The house was close to everywhere we wanted to be, quiet, and very comfortable. Communication from Gerald was just the right amount. The home was well appointed with necessary kitchen items and the bed and shower were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Located on an expansive lot with trees and flowers it was a quiet getaway for a Chicagoan. Yet it was also with walking distance of duck pond's beautiful homes, parks, and downtown Gainesville/ U of F so you got two experiences in one place. The home itself had everything you could need, with plenty of coffee sleeping area, TV's and even a little Rhumba vacuum.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gainesville Getaway

The host was very accommodating and communicative. He provided so many thoughtful touches (snacks, spices, extra blankets, etc.) and made my stay so comfortable and easy. The bed was comfortable and everything was functional and clean. I really enjoyed my time there but was a little disappointed with the neighborhood. The neighbors across the street have a large boat in the front yard and the house next to them is being overtaken with weeds. Some of Duck Pond was absolutely beautiful with stately older homes but it was a little spotty with some derelict properties scattered throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parents Weekend Success!

We had an uneventful (which is good) stay here! We arrived a little later than expected, but had zero problems getting in. House was older and I’m a little sensitive to smells, but I acclimated just fine. Shower was good. Owner was very prompt in communicating and attentive to any need one might have. We didn’t spend much time there because we were always doing something with our daughter out and about, but I did make my husband play a provided kids board game Sunday before we left! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

I had such an amazing time staying here. Unfortunately, the circumstances were not great because our little dog was at University of Florida Vet Clinic.The Host was amazing, giving me time to decide my dates, sending information on questions I had, within a couple minutes. I didn’t have to wait hours for a reply. The house is older which I love!! To be an older house, the cleanliness was impeccable!! Not a drop of dust from the celing to the baseboards to be seen. This tells me they take very good care of this home. Driving back and forth from UF, I saw several restaurants, bars, stores...within just a minute or so from the place, even within walking distance. Nice big fenced in yard too. I highly recommend this place if you are headed to this area in Gainesville. We hope to come back and take advantage of everything around. Great college town!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet-friendly space for us in the exact area we needed to be! Host responded quickly to our questions and check-in was super easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and helpful during my stay. The location was convenient to the University and had a nice fenced yard. The unit had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Everything was as advertised and communication was great. Beds we very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Clean

Perfect property for our stay. Very clean and convenient toall of Gainesville. Gerald, was a wonderful host and very responsive. We would definitely, love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We are so thankful to have started in such a nice place. The little touches were amazing. We needed to stay a week after we sold our home before we could move to our new home and we loved it here. Loved the fenced yard for our pups. Loved the spacious parking. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very poor communication. I messaged the property manager during booking as recommended and receive no feedback.Property was double booked. I was 30 minutes from arriving at the property when I found this out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024