[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to University of Florida ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105730000/105725700/105725642/545d3827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105730000/105725700/105725642/2f5c56eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105730000/105725700/105725642/ce533e1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105730000/105725700/105725642/d86dfc9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105730000/105725700/105725642/09cd0e64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Centrally located, The Port offers a modern retreat with natural sunlight pouring onto your private patio. Cook up a storm in the open kitchen and enjoy being just steps from UF campus, Ben Griffin Stadium, and local restaurants. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking The Property: Centrally located home with modern amenities. Originally a 1930s carport, The Port became an apartment in the 80s. Enjoy natural sunlight on your private patio or cook in the open kitchen. Free onsite parking lets you walk to UF campus, Ben Griffin Stadium, and local restaurants and bars. The Location: This place is perfectly situated at the heart of everything that matters to you. It is nestled on Sorority Row, only one block away from the campus, which means you can easily get there in just 2-3 minutes. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.64745,-82.33402&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sk%7EsDrzouN%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBSBOBOBQBQDQBODQBODQDODOFQDMFQDMFQFMFOFOFMFOHOFMHMHMHOHKHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJILKJILGLIJILGLILGLELGLGLGNGLELENELENCLENELCNCNCLANCNCNALANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBN%40LBNBLBNDNDLBLDNDLDNDLFLFLFLFLDLFLHLFLHJHLFJHLJJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLJJFNHLHNFJHNFNFLFNFNFLFPFLDPFLDPDNDNDPDNBPDPBNBPBPBNBPBP%40PBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FN%3FPAPAPARANAPAPCPAPCNCPCPCPCNCPEPCNEPENENEPENGNENGNGNGNGLGNGNGLINGLILILGNKLILILIJKLIJKLIJKJKJKHKJKJKHMHKJMHKHMHKFMHMHMFMFMFMFMDMFMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBODM%40OBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGMGMGMGMIKIMGMIKIMIKKKIMIKKKKKIKKIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIOIMIKGOIOGMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEOGOEQEOEOCQEOCQEQCOCQCQCOCQAQCQAQAQAOASAQ%3FQAQ%3FO%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fvI87nGVgDWZ8NeXpb5NrJrGPC0=) Gainesville, FL #### What's nearby - University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Shands at the University of Florida - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 6.0 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Swamp - ‬5 min walk - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk - ‪Mother's Pub & Grill - ‬7 min walk - ‪Playa Bowls - ‬3 min walk - ‪Hass Kitchen - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking? > As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $228.3, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Gainesville-Hotels-The-Port-Walkable-To-University-Of-Florida.h105725642.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking located? > Located in University Heights, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida, Shands at the University of Florida, and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital and Hippodrome State Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Port - Walkable to University of Florida, includes Parking Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alfredo Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great spot ##### Alfredo Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michelle S. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Location #### Walkable to stadium Downstairs apartment with game day short walk. Thank you! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann S. Dec 1, 2024 ##### Ann S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John H. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This property is very small but in a great location. Our only issues were that there were only 3 towels in the entire place, no sheets at all for the pull out couch and only a 1/2 roll of toilet paper. ##### John H. 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