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Private room in Gainesville
Close to UF/Shands High Speed Int. Self Check in
Nice home 1.5 miles from UF and Shands.The room has a new queen bed with memory gel mattress purchased in 2021. New pillows,comforters and sheets.Nice big desk with usb ports and office chair for work or study.Large double door closet.Also has a new smart tv with Alexa Firestick.Full bathroom with towels,wash cloths and toiletries included.Full kitchen with everything you need.Fenced backyard and patio eating table.Smart lock makes easy entry for self check in.Free parking.High speed Internet.
$35 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Renovated 1BR in Luxury Home Steps to UF Stadium!
This home is immaculately renovated and features hardwood and porcelain tile floors throughout, chef's kitchen, double-sided fireplace, relaxing outdoor deck, and more! The renovated kitchen is well-appointed with top-of-the-line Miele and Samsung appliances, All-Clad cookware, stainless utensils, full collection of bakeware, InstaPot, Sous Vide, and more! You will enjoy the living area that boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a wall-mounted LED TV, Sonos SoundBar, and premium furnishings.
$89 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
(T) Modern BR with Private Bath near UF & Shands
Welcome to Gainesville or as we call it, Gator Nation! We hope you enjoy to the fullest this city we call home. This bedroom is 1 of 4 private bedroom/private bathroom we host with the same modern and sleek interior design. So if this one is booked, one of the other three might be available! Short-term stay does not need to mean a hole in a wall where you suffer through for the time being. You can stay for a short time and have a space where you can feel comfortable and welcomed.
$39 per night
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Airbnb-friendly apartments

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Airbnb-friendly apartments

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Stay near Gainesville's top sights

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The Oaks Mall60 locals recommend
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Walmart Supercenter18 locals recommend
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Celebration Pointe59 locals recommend
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Depot Park115 locals recommend
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Butler Plaza35 locals recommend
Photo of Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park94 locals recommend

Weekly rentals in Gainesville

Private room in Gainesville
Pleasant place in Gainesville
$54 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
The Cunningham. by Nook+Loft
$31 per night
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Condo in Gainesville
Great Location! Walk to Shands/UF/VA/Vet
$60 per night
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Rental unit in Duckpond
Stylish Apartment in Downtown Historic Duckpond
$84 per night
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Rental unit in Duckpond
Charming Apartment in Downtown Historic Duckpond
$80 per night
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Condo in Gainesville
Le Chic - Near Celebration Pointe, UF, Shands
$93 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
(B) Industrial Modern Apartment BR near UF-Shands
$46 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Bright 1BR in Luxury Home Steps to UF Stadium!
$89 per night
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Condo in Gainesville
La Palma - Walk to Ben Hill/UF/Midtown
$75 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Private Guest Suite In Quiet SW
$63 per night
Private room in Gainesville
Private Rm/Bath/Office/EV Charger: Near Downtown
$50 per night
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Home in Gainesville
Casa De Arte - Close to UF/Downtown/Tom Petty Park
$78 per night
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Weekly home rentals in Gainesville

Home in Gainesville
Downtown Apartment - 1/2 Mile from UF Campus
$50 per night
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Home in Gainesville
La Cabaña - Modern, Centrally-located home w/King
$77 per night
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Private room in Duckpond
Lovely room and bath in historic Duckpond home
$54 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Private Room - DT - 1/2 mile from UF Campus
$34 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
LittleGator - private room in Fansy Mansy
$40 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Private room in mid-century gem, free parking
$65 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Private room w/ great pool and outdoor space
$53 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Creek House - 4miles to UF
$54 per night
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Home in Gainesville
Cozy Casa 1-Bedroom in the heart of Gainesville
$86 per night
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Home in Gainesville
El Ranchito
$106 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
The Terrazzo. by Nook+Loft
$23 per night
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Home in Duckpond
Cozy Hideaway in the Duck Pond area of Gainesville
$89 per night
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Gainesville home rentals

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Cozy Room w/ Fast Wi-Fi Near UF & Shands!
$42 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Private room in NW Gainesville
$40 per night
Private room in Newberry
Fragrance Free Corner of Paradise
$58 per night
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Home in Duckpond
Charming Studio Apt Near Downtown
$75 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Clean Private Room & Bath
$45 per night
Private room in Gainesville
Pool view ‘Murphy Room’ quiet w private bathroom
$53 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Spacious Rooms Close to UF/Shands High speed Int.
$43 per night
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Private room in Gainesville
Budget-friendly cozy room with private bathroom
$40 per night
Private room in Gainesville
Quiet, peaceful, and safe place to rest your head
$50 per night
Private room in Alachua
Be Our Guest - Private 1 Bed & Bath in Alachua
$70 per night
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Private room in Ocala
Peaceful private bedroom with a full bathroom
$40 per night
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Home in Gainesville
Fire-pit*Cornhole*FREE Check in @2pm* UF Getaway!
$80 per night
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Stays in Duckpond

Guesthouse in Duckpond
Studio guesthouse in the historic Duckpond
$104 per night
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Private room in Duckpond
Historic Veranda Suite, Kitchenette,Lotsa Parking
$70 per night
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Home in Duckpond
Cozy Duckpond home near downtown
$81 per night
Guesthouse in Duckpond
Comfortable studio close to downtown
$62 per night
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Stays in University Park

Home in Gainesville
Stylish Bungalow, Walk to UF, BHG, Publix
$10 per night
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Guesthouse in Gainesville
Walk to UF! Historic King Bed Loft w/ Private Deck
$81 per night
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Guesthouse in Gainesville
Stylish Mid-Cent Mod Studio Blocks from UF/Stadium
$86 per night
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Guest suite in Gainesville
Private Studio-Walking Distance to the UF Stadium
$85 per night
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Stays in Northwood

Private room in Gainesville
Wooded Oasis: Blue Room-4 miles to UF
$60 per night
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Home in Gainesville
2200 sqft charming House with jetted tub/king beds
$221 per night
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Home in Gainesville
Cozy home located in the heart of Gainesville
$140 per night
Guest suite in Gainesville
Cozy studio w/ kitchen & laundry - 6 min from UF!
$81 per night
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Your guide to Gainesville

All About Gainesville

With a state park home to wild bison and alligators, a natural history museum with an internationally-acclaimed fossil collection, and a 125-acre wetland park located right downtown, Gainesville, Florida offers more than your typical college town. One hour from Jacksonville, Gainesville is the biggest city in Alachua County, located in north central Florida. The region is best known for its natural areas, which are perfect for outdoor recreation such as biking, swimming, and boating.

However, Gainesville is also home to well-preserved historic buildings, the oldest of which dates back to 1884. For a small city, Gainesville is a lively place with many festivals scheduled throughout the year, as well as a strong arts scene intertwined in the city’s culture. Street art and full wall murals showcase local talent all over Gainesville. A noteworthy spot to visit is the ever-changing Gainesville Graffiti Wall, a 1,120-foot wall that receives new art added nearly every day.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Gainesville?

Many of Gainesville’s most popular attractions are outdoors and best explored in the springtime. Warm Florida weather brings life to an array of wildflowers, including the roadside phlox, which blooms from April to June each year. Spring also gets significantly less rainfall than the summer months, making it a good time to plan outdoor picnics and hiking excursions. Spring is also when the Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival takes place, showcasing local art and live music.

Summer is rainy season in Gainesville, and the days are often warm and muggy. The precipitation eases every October, and the weather becomes more comfortable for spending time outdoors. Winter is brief, mild, and dry and worth a trip for the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire that turns the Alachua County Fairgrounds into a medieval marketplace for two weeks every January.


What are the top things to do in Gainesville?

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Just south of Gainesville is the Paynes Prairie Preserve, a state park that protects the habitat of a wide variety of native animals and birds. You may come across wild horses, deer, and bison when walking in the prairie, or alligators in the park’s marshes. A 16-mile paved path makes it possible to bike through the park for a close up view of Floridian nature. For a panoramic view, a 50-foot-high observation tower is open to the public.

Kanapaha Botanical Garden

The city’s 64-acre botanical garden has 24 collections, including the largest public bamboo forest display and the largest herb garden in Florida. With a map in hand, you can wander through gardens that specialize in botanical varieties, such as the Bromeliad Garden, Fern Cobble, Bamboo Garden, Woodland Trail, and more. Three different waterfalls link up the water gardens to the west of the park.

Florida Museum of Natural History

Learn about the last 65 million years on earth as you progress through five geologic periods in the Florida Museum of Natural History’s permanent Florida Fossils exhibit. Many of the fossils here were discovered within a 100-mile radius of Gainesville. Right at the exhibit’s entrance are several sets of shark jaws, including the nine-foot-wide jaws of the extinct Megalodon. Another permanent exhibit encourages children to learn through interactive activity stations and is open weekdays.

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