Title: Gator Grove - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111732680&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gator Grove Vacation home in Gainesville, near University of Florida ## Photo gallery for Gator Grove ![Outdoor dining - Gator Grove (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111732700/111732680/74374799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Gator Grove (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111732700/111732680/c7ea97d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Gator Grove (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111732700/111732680/6a9f6f6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gator Grove (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111732700/111732680/7e925572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Gator Grove (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111732700/111732680/88d4086e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gator Grove provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Gator Grove Modern Gainesville Pool Home w/ Hot Tub, Game Room & Tesla Charger | Sleeps 12 | Near UF Stadium Experience the ultimate Gainesville vacation rental just minutes from University of Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and Downtown Gainesville. This spacious 4-bedroom + game room home is perfect for families, groups, Gator fans, corporate stays, or weekend getaways. Enjoy a private pool, hot tub, outdoor bar, and Tesla charger — the perfect combination of fun, relaxation, and convenience. Prime Gainesville Location ✔ 2 miles to University of Florida Stadium (Ben Hill Griffin Stadium) ✔ 2 miles to Florida Museum of Natural History & Butterfly Rainforest ✔ 4 miles to Downtown Gainesville (restaurants, shops, nightlife) ✔ 5 miles to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens ✔ Easy access to UF Health, Shands Hospital & Santa Fe College Perfect for game days, graduations, family trips, or business visits, all while enjoying privacy and peaceful surroundings. Backyard Oasis – Pool, Hot Tub & Firepit Relax in your resort-style private backyard: ✔ Swimming pool with lounge chairs ✔ Hot tub for stargazing & unwinding ✔ Outdoor bar with TV & seating ✔ BBQ grill & outdoor dining table for 6 ✔ Firepit for cozy evenings ✔ Surrounded by mature trees — nature-inspired ambiance Note: Occasional leaves in the pool are natural, maintaining the home’s tranquil, tree-filled setting. Living Areas – Spacious & Stylish Multiple spaces designed for comfort and connection: ✔ Main living room: Large sleeper sofa (sleeps 2) + 65” Smart TV ✔ Board games for family fun nights ✔ Two bonus lounges with twin trundles (connected to Bedrooms 2 & 3) ✔ Bright natural light & cozy décor Game Room – Fun for All Ages Keep everyone entertained rain or shine: ✔ Shuffleboard, air hockey, foosball & giant Connect-4 ✔ Sleeper sofa (sleeps 2) ✔ Bar table for drinks or snacks ✔ Perfect for kids, teens, or late-night gatherings Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining Cook, host, and relax with ease: ✔ Stainless steel appliances: oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher ✔ Keurig coffee maker with pods & creamer ✔ Cookware, utensils, dishes & glassware ✔ Bar seating for 6 + dining table for 6 ✔ Toaster & electric kettle Bedrooms – Spacious & Comfortable Sleep soundly after a day of fun in Gainesville: ✔ 3 King bedrooms + 2 twin trundles in adjoining dens ✔ Blackout shades & luxury linens ✔ Full closets with hangers ✔ Nightstands with lamps ✔ 2 rooms with dedicated workspaces ✔ Dens connected to Bedrooms 2 & 3 (no doors) Bathrooms ✔ 2 full bathrooms with tub/shower combos ✔ Vanities with mirrors & storage ✔ Fresh towels & Public Goods toiletries ✔ Hair dryer provided Parking & Amenities ✔ Driveway parking for 4 cars + free street parking ✔ Tesla EV charger ✔ High-speed Wi-Fi throughout ✔ Self check-in with smart lock Why Guests Love This Home ✔ Private pool, hot tub & game room ✔ 5–10 minutes to UF Stadium & Downtown Gainesville ✔ Fast Wi-Fi + workspaces for remote professionals ✔ Family- and group-friendly layout ✔ Secluded, nature-inspired setting near city conveniences Perfect For ✔ UF Gator fans (games, graduations, reunions) ✔ Families & large groups ✔ Corporate & medical professionals ✔ Couples’ getaways & extended stays Experience the Best of Gainesville Enjoy resort-style amenities, modern comfort, and unbeatable proximity to University of Florida attractions. Whether you’re here to cheer on the Gators, relax by the pool, or explore Gainesville’s nature and nightlife, this home has everything for a fun, memorable, and stress-free stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 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/112000000/111050000/111045200/111045169/66dd31b4_edited_3420.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Courtyard at Serene Place | 4 2BR Suites Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning CA $508 CA $654 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=111045169&PinnedHotelID=111045169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75810000/75808600/75808564/10a901c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium Duckpond - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=75808564&PinnedHotelID=75808564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96141500/96141454/a63aee9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CHOMP HOUSE - 0.8m to Stadium, Pool, Sleeps 16, Mini Golf, Huge TV Gainesville - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews CA $226 CA $667 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=96141454&PinnedHotelID=96141454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94370000/94361400/94361367/939d5510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to UF: Remodeled Family Home w/ Patio! Gainesville - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=94361367&PinnedHotelID=94361367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: The pet fee is $65 per pet, per night. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.654243,-82.38144&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cv_tD%7EbyuN%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQ%40ODQBQBOBQDQBODQDODODQDOFODOFOFODOFMFOHOFMFOHOHKHMFOHMHMJMHKHKJMHKJMJKJKJIJKJKJILKJIJILIJILGLILILGLGLGLGLELGLGNELELENELENELCNCNCLCNCNCLANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBLBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDLDNDLDLFNFLDLFLFLFLFJHLHLFLHJHLHJJJHJHLJJJJHHJJJJLJJHLJJHJHLHLHLHNHLFJHNFNHLFNFNFLFNFNDNFNDNDNDPDNDNDPDNBPDPBNBPBPBN%40PBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPCPANCPARCNCNCRCNEPCNEPENEPENENEPELGPELGPGNGLGNGLINGNILGLILINILIJILIJKLIJKLKJKJIJKJKJMHKJKHKHMJKHMHMFMHKFMHMFMFMDMFOFMFMDODMDMDOBMDODOBMBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMEMEOEMGMGMGMEMGMGMIMGMIMGKIMIKKKGMKKKKIKKKKKKKKKKIMKKIMIKKMIKIMGOIMIMIMGOGOIMGOGMEOGQGMEQGMEQEOEOEQEOCQEOCQCOCSEOAOCSAQCOAQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1HbwHrI8UuN2xUhdrQ8GZBucXyk=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - Regal Royal Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - University of Florida \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - University of Florida Bat Houses \- 4 min drive \- 2.4 km - Florida Museum of Natural History \- 4 min drive \- 2.8 km - Curtis M. Phillips Center \- 4 min drive \- 2.8 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Las Carretas - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬8 min walk - ‪Gator's Dockside - ‬9 min walk - ‪Law School Commons - ‬3 min drive - ‪PDQ Fresh Tenders - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gator Grove pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Gator Grove? ### What time is check-out at Gator Grove? ### Where is Gator Grove located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gator Grove 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### kristen s. Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gator grove weekend We came up to see my son for the weekend and the house was perfect! It was spacious, nicely decorated, well stocked with towels, linens, and kitchen items. The game room was a fun gathering space and the backyard was a wonderful space to chill with the family. I will definitely stay here again! ##### kristen s. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa S. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! The house was great! Pool and hot tub were so nice. Beds & sheets were comfy. Plenty of bath and pool towels. Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Much appreciated to have Keurig, hot water kettle, Brita, toiletries and everything we needed. Host was very responsive and helpful. Thank you!! ##### Melissa S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin T. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house for a gator game day weekend! ##### Justin T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Nov 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was very attentive and responded to all my questions in a timely fashion. The house was clean and very well kept up and included all the accommodations we needed for a company team building event. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1b5ab013-a494-47bb-9c36-58b597cdc88e-1763486431382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa B. 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