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Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use
Gainesville, FL

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very nice and detail oriented and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing restful retreat
Greg is a 5 star host! He greeted me upon arrival and walked the property and apartment with me. He also had local places to visit(similar to hotel stays). Greg's hospitality beats most large hotel concierge service. The apartment is truly amazing, beautiful, and clean. The surrounding areas are a true nature lovers dream!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miesha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home
Very quiet and peaceful place. Host was very welcoming. 10/10 recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Place
Quiet, near a lake and away from neighbors. Lots of birds and surrounded by nature! The house has lots of beautiful art to inspire. Our host even picked some fruit for us to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strongly recommend
Beautiful apartment with a comfortable bed and everything you need for short or longer stays. Opened the windows to listen to a symphony of birds in the morning. Greg is a knowledgeable and accommodating host. I'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Antiquing
Great place to stay for local antique shops
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
Great location for quiet getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, quiet, birder's paradise
Top shelf! Incredibly quiet. Except for the birds which are wonderful. Furnishings are beautiful with lots of personal touches and history. Convenient to Gainesville.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H. Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven
We had a delightful stay here. The accomodations are comfortable and had everything we needed. The highlight of our stay was watching the wild turkeys and enjoying fresh fruit grown on the property. The quiet was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe f.

Liked: Cleanliness
gainesville
Quiet, comfortable and relaxing. Enjoyed my walks by the lake. Greg is a very welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeania C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Place
My Mom and I had a wonderful stay! The place is wonderfully decorated with family history. The floor plan was absolutely perfect and comfortable. I used the hideaway bed, since it was a one bedroom, and it was very comfortable. If you want a quiet place close to Gainesville, this is it. Greg provided fresh picked fruit from trees on the property, which was a nice welcoming surprise. You could see turkeys and other birds in the morning. The place gave you a feeling of old Florida, I will definitely use this location when returning to visit my daughter at UF. Thank you Greg.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Greg was a great host. Kichen faucet waiting to be repaired was the only knock against it. Very quiet charming place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LOU C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice, quiet neighborhood which is great for nature lovers. The unit is just as described. It’s spacious and has a lot of historical decor. Greg was prompt at answering any questions and helping in any way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here while I was finishing up a big creative project and needed a private get-away, and it was perfect for my needs. It was clean, quiet, and more than comfortable. The grounds are full of gardenias, palms, citrus, and banana plants, and there is a porch to sit and relax on. Just down the road is a little park on the lake. I hope to stay again the next time I need some creative space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying Longer Next Time
This very private garage apartment lives like an enchanted cottage in a setting of palms, pines, oaks, banana plants, elephant ears and the largest mimosa tree I’ve ever seen. The porch is ideal for bird watching with morning coffee and reading on a rainy afternoon. Less than a 10 minute drive from the UF campus, it’s super convenient, but feels as if you’re completely away from civilization. Greg, the host, is gracious and a fountain of local knowledge. Our only mistake was not booking a longer stay. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Expectations exceeded
This is a beautiful piece of property close enough to downtown while simultaneously giving the feeling of a peaceful retreat from the city. The sounds of nature framed by mature forest is gorgeous. My only regret is being too busy during our visit to enjoy the surroundings more. I had my reservations about staying here opposed to a hotel. I am so very happy to have chossen this, what can be described as a one bedroom apartment. The host Greg is extremely knowledgeable and has filled the unit with artwork of all kinds. I will look for this rental's availability for future stays in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Port St Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness
Micanopy Girls Weekend
We enjoyed our stay in the area. Easy to get to the Micanopy and Williston area where we wanted to visit. Clean and peaceful property. Lots of art and history memorabilia. Gracious host of the property. Nice place to stay if you visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area, very pleasant host, overall a nice place, I would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W., Dalton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a peaceful place
Greg was amazing to work with--I truly enjoyed the tour of the art pieces, historical items, and the grounds itself when I first arrived. I was there for the Mother's Day weekend, and Greg went out of his way to coordinate with my husband, who had flowers delivered before I arrived. Swinging on the back porch was my favorite part--I enjoyed the sound of the water fountain and the quiet peacefulness of the space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and clean
Staying at Greg’s place was a perfect place to crash after a couple of 9 hour class days. Quiet and private
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Florida Retreat
This property was incredible! The location was perfect - close to town but far enough to feel like the space was a retreat into nature. Greg was an amazing host - he provided many great recommendations and made every effort to ensure we had every comfort and amenity possible. He even placed gardenias in our room and gave me some when we left - the wonderful scent of the flowers welcomed to the space every day and wished us farewell when we departed. I cannot recommend staying here enough. Greg is such a kind person and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the rich history of the art and relics that decorate this space. 10/10 hope to stay with him again. Thanks Greg!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host & fantastic hideaway
Greg was a great host who greets you when you arrive. The history that he shares with you is awesome. I came to relax and this was the perfect place. The birds and nature in the area are calming. The unit was cozy, well-maintained, and spacious. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will look to see if this place in available for my next trip to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greg was the best host ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet and peaceful
Perfect!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thom U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gainesville
Perfect location for access to Ashville and the Hawthorn Trail for biking. And don't miss the Harn museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing escape
Greg was the nicest host! He was extremely helpful and made sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay! We had such a relaxing experience whether it was sitting on the porch or by the coi pond listening to birds to using the rental bikes for a sunset/day ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H., Sebring, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet and clean location
Location was very quiet, and place was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe f.

Liked: Cleanliness
You've found it
If you're looking for a clean, comfortable, convenient place in a quiet country setting stop right now, you've found it. Greg is a welcoming non intrusive host who is very responsive. The paintings, pottery and decorations attest to a very talented family. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Southern Florida Charm
If you are staying around the Gainesville area and looking for a quiet clean and downright charming apartment only 4 miles from down Gainesville then look no further! Greg is an amazing host who met us when we drove up and gave us a short history of the historical objects found in the apartment. It was as if we were in a private museum. We really loved the paintings and other art objects made by various family members- including an antique wicker bird cage. The location can not be beat as the zen garden was just delightful as was listening to the cricket frogs at night and even a Barred Owl! And it was very close to the Gainesville- Hawthorne bike trial. Hope to come back and stay longer some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

JESSICA F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay
Peaceful hidaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gainesville Gem
A wonderful place to enjoy quiet time and adventure in a neat, artistic space, with a beautiful outdoor setting. Located on a secluded, quiet road near the beautiful Newnan's Lake, you will be just far enough from the city to enjoy solitude, yet close enough to be there in no time. Make sure to visit Palm Point Park and Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
My second time staying at the property. As before, everything was in order and the communication with the owner was excellent. The property is great for a pleasant, quiet visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wigberto R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gainesville
Definitely we will rent this property for our next vacation, our experience where excellent better than a 5 start hotel 👍🏻
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting near the heart of Gainesville
This was the perfect property for our weekend in Gainesville. The location is easy to reach and near downtown Gainesville and the stadium, while still being in a quite and beautiful neighborhood. We were able to take a walk and watch the sunset on the lake, on the first evening of our trip, which was a nice way to settle in. The property was clean and had all the useful amenities. Greg gave us a tour of the home and artwork, which was lovely to hear. The local artwork enhanced the beauty of the property and added to the "experience" of our stay. He also gave recommendations for activities and places to eat that were helpful. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice clean cottage
Greg was an excellent host The cottage was very clean and surrounded by nature yet close to the town Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth g., St. Cloud

Liked: Cleanliness
Parent Weekend
Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend with our daughter. It was an unexpected advantage to stay at this location, because we avoided all the game day congestion with the apartment being on the east side of Gainesville. The history and art displayed were fascinating and the surrounding natural beauty was wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the otter as we left one day and coming home to the sounds of the owls in the trees at night. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!
Very relaxing and refreshing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara N., Port Orange, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
nice location
Very quiet area surrounded by woods. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric d.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time.
The place was spiritual, special, and perfect for a getaway. Cozy bed, great shower and bath, beautiful grounds, close to UF and magnificent wildlife. Would gladly stay again. Very easy to enjoy this property and communicate with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I Picked the Right Place!
I needed to get away from home this year for a short vacation to just relax and do what I wanted to do. I will absolutely stay here again next time I need a get-away. 5 stars on everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
My grandfather and dad stayed at this VRBO and enjoyed their stay! The apartment was very clean and well furnished.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightfully Peaceful
We thoroughly enjoyed our delightful stay. The moment you arrive, you are welcomed by the host. He provides you with wonderful details of his family's relationship with the property. You immediately want to protect, take care of, what he is allowing us to enjoy for a few days. Beautiful porch area. Nature, trees, landscape, migrating birds, wild turkey, black racer snake, (only one). Even the thunderstorm w/ lightening was nice / exciting as we sat in our car waiting to safely run to our entrance. We look forward to our next visit. Just a stones throw to the U. We recommend, but you have to leave our dates open :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giridharan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cozy and Quiet Cabin
The house is in a very quiet and beautiful location. The owner was very friendly and he explained all the art work in the house. It was like taking an exclusive museum tour. The cabin was filled with wonderful artwork. I was there for two days and got so much of my work done as it was very quiet . I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greg was a great host and we really enjoyed our stay!
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay In Gainesville
The apartment was charming and clean and the host is very friendly. The grounds are beautiful and one morning we saw a wild turkey wander through the yard. It's a very short ride from downtown Gainesville. Very nice place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreams Really Do Come True!
I chose this location so I was able to do some sight-seeing/ memorializing. I also wanted a place to feel refreshed and enjoy nature and music. The area of Gainesville was beautiful, Greg's location was AMAZING and PERFECT. He is so kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and overall, it really was a Dream Come True. I can't wait to go back and share in more memories. Peace love and Hugs, Julia
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

R NOEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Music and Songwriting Retreat!
This location was perfect for a 4-day 'music retreat' for myself and a couple friends. The rental was nestled in a preserve area and it was like you were in the middle of nowhere - but with all the conveniences (plus!) of simply renting a hotel room. The rental had all kinds of wonderful history and artifacts and host Greg took some time to 'bring me up to speed' on the various items in the rental - which I then passed on to my guests as we were in songwriting mode. It was a wonderful experience and when I make it back to Gainesville on next visit - I will surely opt for this location... it was just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
A larger bed would be a great upgrade. The place was clean and quiet. Lots of cool antiques and family history of the owner. Stairs to the apartment were narrow and somewhat difficult to navigate. Overall...very nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The most restful majestic stay I have ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022