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Sunflower Acres Cottage
Cute, cozy, freshly remodeled, private guest house on a beautiful 5 acre farm. Enjoy your own backyard herb garden with privacy fence, picnic table and fire pit. New kitchen with gas stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee-maker, and dining area perfect for enjoying meals. The bedroom is equipped with a smart TV, queen bed, & extra blankets. This country getaway is near the University of Florida (12 miles), Blue Springs (21 miles) Ginnie Springs (24 miles), and historic High Springs (15 miles).

"Nest" in the Guest House up in the Trees near UF
Kick back and "nest" in this calm, stylish and private space up in the trees in the heart of Gainesville, walking distance to the University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The newly renovated guest house is filled with natural light, casual furnishings and simple Scandinavian style. If you are looking for a cozy getaway with all the amenities, a welcoming place to stay for pleasure, Gator sporting event, college visit, commencement, or business travel, with parking, look no further.

Studio in the “Swamp”
400 square foot space located minutes from University Florida Campus,and Downtown Gainesville. Easy access to/from I-75 on Southside of Town via Williston Rd. Minutes from Archer Road and Celebration Pointe. This Bonus Room above the garage is completely separate from the main house. Access is provided through the garage with ample parking available. Great location for attending Gator Sports: Football, Basketball, baseball, etc. Enjoy the wildlife at Sweetwater Wetlands across the street!

Historic Huff cottage-Pet Friendly
Step back in time & stroll through the scenic streets of historic McIntosh. This 1 bedroom cottage is cozy like home. Say hello to the donkeys, goats, ponies, and the cows. Take a swim in the pool or sit back and relax with a cup of coffee & watch the sand hill cranes. Great fishing in Orange lake bring your boat. Boat ramp and slips less than a mile away. Great for a relaxing get-away to unwind for a short stay or extended stays. Please note the pool is closed from Nov-April.

Walk to UF! Historic King Bed Loft w/ Private Deck
If you are visiting Gainesville, look no further than Camellia Loft. This historic gem was built in 1924 and has been freshly renovated to bring it into the modern era. Enjoy the birdsong and majestic trees from your private deck overlooking the backyard—or relax inside as light streams through the loft's massive skylights. Only 0.5 miles to UF campus and exactly 1 mile to the stadium, you can easily walk to campus or games. Unwind by the shared fire pit or enjoy cooking on the grill

Private cottage convenient to downtown and UF.
Quiet, private studio cottage with screened in porch that look out to the spacious yard and gardens. Off street parking, walking distance to downtown, Santa Fe downtown campus, and 2.5+ miles to UF/Shands. Easy accèss to the airport, libraries, museums, local parks, swimming, and biking trails. Kayaking, cave diving, and other activities just a few miles away. Enjoy your stay with a comfortable queen size bed, private bathroom (shower, no tub), internet, coffee, and a modest kitchen.

Beautiful 1-Bedroom Guest House Historic District
Brand New One-Bedroom Guest House in the Historic District near Downtown Gainesville. This stylish, centrally-located rental is located in the backyard of our property and was designed by an architect on the historic board in the city of Gainesville, along with our son, who is also an architect. There is a fully-equipped kitchen, full bathroom and a bedroom with a queen-size bed. The ceilings are 9-feet high, giving a feeling of extra space in this 420-sq. foot guest house.

Your own private space of peace and quiet.
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. While being only 15 miles from the nightlife of downtown Gainesville, this is country living at it best. With no street lights the stars are bright and easily counted. The mornings are bright and full of the music of bird songs. The cute 2 bedroom apartment (one double bed, two single beds) is on the SECOND FLOOR. It is easy to get lost in the whisper of the trees. This is a place to rest your soul and unwind.

Millhopper Modern near UF&Shands
Retreat to the romantic stay in the Millhopper Tiny Home. We treat guests to an experience that's quirky and cool, we do not pretend to be a 5-star hotel but have hotel amenities like sound machine, unlimited wifi, kitchenette, luxurious shower jets and Keurig for morning coffee. Conveniently located near UF, Shands and North FL Hospital, only 15 minutes from the airport and I-75. Spacious living space studio-style with modern polished concrete floors throughout.

Stylish Private Studio | Walk to UF
NEWLY RENOVATED | WALK TO UF | PRIVATE STUDIO Stay in a stylish mid-century modern studio just 0.5 miles from the University of Florida—perfect for game days, campus visits, and graduations. Located 2 miles from UF Health Shands and HCA hospitals, ideal for medical stays. This private, detached guest house features modern finishes, natural light, a kitchenette, mini fridge, Smart TV, fast WiFi, and workspace. Quiet, central location near UF and downtown.

Private bed and bath above detached garage.
Close to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Micanopy's unique downtown and a short easy drive to UF campus. North of Micanopy on Highway 441 across from Lake Wauberg. A common private driveway from the highway leads up to our two story home and two story detached garage. Uber not a good option. Good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers; and great for Gator friends and fans. Smoke free and no pets please.

Little Willa- an open plan guesthouse with kitchen
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Pet friendly and located in the quiet Duckpond neighborhood just a mile walk from the center of downtown Gainesville. Tom Petty Park at the end of our street includes playground, vollleyball net, tennis courts, dog park etc. Gainesville Bike Trail entrance just 1/2 mile from house. Private entrance to guesthouse with shared brick courtyard and parking.
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Sunflower Acres Cottage

Millhopper Modern near UF&Shands

Cozy Casa in the Heart of Gainesville - 12 guests!

Historic Huff cottage-Pet Friendly

Downtown Studio - 1/2 Mile from UF Campus

Walk to UF! Historic King Bed Loft w/ Private Deck

Lovely Studio Apt, Walk to UF

Little Willa- an open plan guesthouse with kitchen
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Sunny Springs Stay, beautiful, clean and new!

The Perch at Misty Hollow

Converted Victorian Carriage House

The house of smiles.

1 mile to UF. Cute Home w/ Private Yard + Parking

Horning’s Guest House -room for 15

Duckpond Casita

Five Palms Cottage
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Walk to UF Stadium•King+2 Twins•Sleeps 4

The Gratitude Guest House

Downtown Studio - 1/2 Mile from UF Campus

Mother in Law suite/Apartment @ Staycation

Cedar Guesthouse | Near UF, Stadium, Bat House

Garden Cottage Sanctuary

Palm N' Pillow • Guesthouse by UF, HCA-FL & Shands

Sweetwater Studio on 5 Acres — Near Springs
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- Ginnie Springs
- University of Florida
- Rainbow Springs State Park
- Ocala National Forest
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park
- Manatee Springs State Park
- Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
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