[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse Vacation home in Gainesville ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/60213ece.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/5f2c1984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/0cc7b888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/e45fc4a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/6049f189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse Vacation home in Gainesville This smoke-free vacation home features barbecue grills. The vacation home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a refrigerator and a Smart TV. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Yard ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Air hockey - Billiards/pool table - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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) - Security system - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/8584a629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL Gainesville - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 1,542 reviews CA $127 CA $142 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=1289043&PinnedHotelID=1289043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200755/07c3ba53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western Gainesville - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.4 Very good 1,790 reviews CA $108 CA $122 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=200755&PinnedHotelID=200755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26950000/26940800/26940780/dfb2f417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG Gainesville - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews CA $152 CA $172 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=26940780&PinnedHotelID=26940780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25110000/25108500/25108450/fc824fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG Gainesville - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 881 reviews CA $195 CA $220 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=25108450&PinnedHotelID=25108450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54138200/54138132/d62bb37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Suites Gainesville near University Gainesville - Pool - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 1,052 reviews CA $113 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=54138132&PinnedHotelID=54138132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1201500/1201421/c2f8fb6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 963 reviews CA $181 CA $204 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=1201421&PinnedHotelID=1201421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lanai, Courtyard View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92540000/92535400/92535326/f9f8e794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Depot Village Gainesville - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 53 reviews CA $50 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=92535326&PinnedHotelID=92535326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52054200/52054135/180700a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Gainesville - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 1,274 reviews CA $214 CA $240 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=52054135&PinnedHotelID=52054135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19484600/19484503/93f8f773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville Gainesville - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 1,325 reviews CA $148 CA $166 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=19484503&PinnedHotelID=19484503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1932400/1932346/3c8617a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Gainesville - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 1,023 reviews CA $107 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=1932346&PinnedHotelID=1932346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information ### Access methods Lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## 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 This property accepts credit/debit cards Cashless transactions are available 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 and a security system 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 ### Property is also known as Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse Gainesville ## 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 attractions include Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stephen C. O'Connell Center or Westside Park Tennis Center. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking/biking trails. [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%7C29.59400%2C-82.21470&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AUAs2fadYay2Lno58XzOCIjrEvk=) 6415 Southeast 96th Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32641 ### What's nearby - University of Florida - 17 min drive - 17.7 km - Shands at the University of Florida - 17 min drive - 18.0 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 19 min drive - 19.4 km - Florida Museum of Natural History - 23 min drive - 22.0 km - Gainesville Raceway - 30 min drive - 30.4 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪SUBWAY - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bar B Que by Kent - ‬9 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive - ‪Domirican Latin Food - ‬10 min drive - ‪Big Al's Off the Chain BBQ - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse located? > Situated in Gainesville, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kate's Fish Camp and Micanopy Historical Society Museum. UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside and Micanopy Cemetery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Shorewalk Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Shorewalk-Vacation-Villas.h13316.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Palm-Beach.h20271.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Beach House Key West](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-West-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-House-Key-West.h48713884.Hotel-Information) > > [Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Singer-Island-Hotels-Palm-Beach-Marriott-Singer-Island-Beach-Resort-Spa.h449170.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Beachside-Hotel-Suites.h4995.Hotel-Information) > > [The Colony Hotel Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Colony-Hotel-Palm-Beach.h8074.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h4398.Hotel-Information) > > [Solterra Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Solterra-Resort.h18526478.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Canaveral-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1489240.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Walk Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Ocean-Walk.h598390.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h894002.Hotel-Information) > > [Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Edgewater-Beach-And-Golf-Resort-By-Resort-Collection.h803238.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Best-Western-Cocoa-Beach-Hotel-Suites.h18029.Hotel-Information) > > [PGA National Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Gardens-Hotels-PGA-National-Resort-And-Spa.h10355.Hotel-Information) > > [Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Tranquility-Bay-Beachfront-Hotel-And-Resort.h117099.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Island Luxury | Home in Windsor Island Resort, Private Pool, Arcade](https://www.expedia.ca/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Luxury-NEW-Home-In-Windsor-Island-Resort.h60809096.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Coconut-Point-Resort-Spa.h792025.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Port-Canaveral.h15605.Hotel-Information) > > [Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-Largo-Hotels-Bakers-Cay-Resort-Key-Largo.h14042.Hotel-Information) > > [The Resort at Longboat Key Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Resort-At-Longboat-Key-Club.h27542.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Resort at the Port](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Canaveral-Hotels-Radisson-Resort-At-The-Port.h4692.Hotel-Information) > > [Fiesta Key RV Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Long-Key-Hotels-Fiesta-Key-RV-Resort.h4578886.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahama House](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Bahama-House.h893658.Hotel-Information) > > [Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Vacation-Village-At-Weston.h1062880.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Beach House, Key West](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-West-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-Beach-House.h857962.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Miramar-Beach-Hotels-Embarc-Sandestin.h1054729.Hotel-Information) > > [Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Pink-Shell-Beach-Resort-And-Marina.h15603.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h12537.Hotel-Information)