Title: Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [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 with free parking ![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 | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112670000/112664700/112664684/6049f189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - 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 - Parking included - 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 with free parking This smoke-free vacation home features barbecue grills and free self parking. 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 ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### 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) - 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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 - ‪golden coral - ‬10 min drive - ‪Eastside Pizza Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪China Wok - ‬10 min drive - ‪LL's Bar-B-Que - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ponderosa Off The Beaten Path 5 Bedroom Farmhouse? > Self parking is free 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. 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