Stylish w firepit, close to UF & central, pets ok!

Gainesville, FL, United States

5 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

An adorable stay with exceptional value in Gainesville! Beautifully renovated & centrally located with LOTS of personality! ☀️ Double-ensuite floor plan (1 king & 1 queen) with centralized living space ☀️ Private fully-fenced backyard ☀️ String lights and private firepit ☀️ Vaulted ceilings & well-equipped kitchen ☀️ High-end, comfortable mattresses and linens ☀️ High Speed Wi-Fi & desk for remote work ☀️ Single level, no stairs ☀️ PET-FRIENDLY ☀️ 2 miles from UF, Ben Hill Stadium & Shands

Good to know

🎥 CHECK THE PICTURES FOR A VIDEO TOUR! Will give you a great idea of the scale of ceilings, the design details and the layout of the home. ✅ LUXURIOUS FINISHES: This home was thoughtfully designed and curated with you in mind! Each choice, from the comfortable beds, high-end soft, white linens, plush pillows & clean, modern aesthetics to the fully functional & renovated kitchen you will love. This vacation home will feel like your home away from home. 🏡 PERFECT FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan is ideal for couples getaways or families, with two private ensuites separated by the beautiful fully-remodeled living areas. 🔥PRIVATE BACKYARD: The fully-fenced private backyard is also designed for your enjoyment! It features a gas firepit and string lights to enchant your evenings! Simply add your favorite glass of (x) and make some memories grilling out or enjoying your time spent with loved ones. There is also a cornhole set provided! 🚙 CENTRALLY LOCATED: The home is centrally located in the heart of SW Gainesville 2 miles from UF and very close to Shands and the UF vet hospital. Archer road and all its amenities are steps away! If you’re looking to explore it’s also very close to I75 and 30 minutes from Ginny Springs and lots of outdoor adventure. ☕️ COMFORTS OF HOME: It really is the small details that will make your stay comfortable. The little amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry and dish soaps, plenty of toiletries and coffee (with vanilla & hazelnut syprups and fixings) are provided! There is both a keurig and a drip coffee maker. If there is something that would enhance your stay you recommend I add, I would love to consider it! 🚗 FREE PARKING (and plenty of it). There are two free parking spaces in front of the home as well as open-street parking for guests if needed directly in front of the home. 🛏️ BEDROOMS: ✔️ One of the most important parts of your home away from home is a good night’s rest! Each of the beds have hotel-quality white linens and at least four pillows. Each bedroom also has its own fan (FL necessity!) for your comfort. ✔️ Bedroom Ensuite #1: Queen size, closet, ensuite with shower. Has a desk (& fast wifi) for remote-work. ✔️ Bedroom Ensuite #2: King size, closet, Shower/tub combo and access to patio/backyard 🍳 KITCHEN: ✔️ Modern, fully equipped, includes microwave, toaster and new SS appliance suite as well as quartz counters. We stock some basic items for you such as coffee, salt, pepper, paper towels, sponges & dish soap & etc. There is both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker for your preference! 📺 TV & LIVING ROOM Living room: Two comfy sofas, with 60" Smart TV I look forward to hosting you and I am happy to answer any questions you may have! **I have a few equally-as-nice and similar properties in Gainesville, if this one is not available during your desired dates, please reach out! I would love to host you at any of my properties and believe you would enjoy each of them!** *Also, if you have a larger party or other friends you'd like to be close to, this is ideal as they're so close in proximity!* -Kate *Here are few kind words from past guests* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Wonderful stay here! Briefly visited Gainesville to visit family, and couldn’t have asked for an easier cuter stay. Much appreciated the responsive host, and well decorated space." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Kate’s place is GORGEOUS! So clean, so many small touches and conveniences. It was a lovely place to stay in Gainesville, and I would definitely stay at one of Kate’s places again." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An absolute gem of a location! Kate was very responsive and helpful. The place was perfect for our game day weekend and is beautifully decorated. We couldn’t have asked for anything better, especially on such short notice on our end. We will be recommending this location to our friends and will definitely be staying here again. Kate crushed it. Thank you for such a wonderful stay." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Kate’s place is always so lovely, clean and inviting to stay at. We love the convenience to downtown and are so appreciative that we are able to bring our large pup with us when we visit Gainesville. I love recommending her place to anyone that’s planning a Gainesville trip." 📸 Follow us on social! IG: abetterwaytogetaway

Other Details to Note

There are two parking spaces for the home right in front as well as open street parking. The home is also PET-FRIENDLY! My goal is for you to know exactly the home you're booking so it meets and exceeds your expectations so you may have an excellent getaway! As you enter the street you will see some of the initial homes are rentals and not as nicely kept, while the rear/remainder of the street are all family homes. It is a wonderfully centrally located, safe, and quiet neighborhood. Gainesville is an eclectic mixing bowl of renters, students and families alike! I have been happily hosting (now thousands of guests) here for over 8 years and I lived here myself for 4! I am happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to hosting you!

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Trash Compactor
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Very close proximity to Archer Road and all its amenities!

Guest Access

The entire home (no shared spaces), 2 parking spaces (plus open street parking if needed) and a fenced in backyard

Find us

Gainesville, FL, United States

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Reviews

Solmaryeli
June 2026
The place was exactly like the photos, and honestly, even better! The location is super close to UF, we went for a campus tour and a soccer ID camp, and it was absolutely perfect for us as a family. The kitchen was fully equipped, and having the washer and dryer was a lifesaver for washing uniforms and getting them ready for the next day. The decoration is beautiful, and the communication with the host was flawless. Highly recommended!
Benjamin
April 2026
Kate was a great host and made the entire process from booking to checkout a breeze! She was very kind, proactive, and welcoming. The property was excellent! It was as described, very comfortable and felt like a home. It was clean and very well stocked for the stay. One reason we booked was that fact it’s pet friendly, that said it was cleaned to the point you’d never expect that a pet had been there ( no pet hair, no odor, or anything). The backyard is cute, fenced in, and a nice place to sit back and relax and/or let your pet play. There is great food, cute parks, and plenty to do nearby. I would highly recommend booking this or any of Kate’s other properties!
Yudalys
April 2026
Amazing house the place match the pictures exactly very quiet and relaxing place, 10/10 would definitely recommend everything was very clean and neat. The place was spotless it was a whole vibe will definitely book again.
Kevin
April 2026
Kate's place is a nice little retreat! everything is clean, well stocked, and just as described. I highly recommend choosing Kate's place if you're looking for something that is close to everything. Book it now, you will not regret it!