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University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
TV, fireplace
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18443 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium

This spacious 8 bedroom/6 bath home is built in the historic Duck Pond neighborhood. Conveniently located right near the excitement of downtown, this house provides instant access to amazing restaurants and shops.

The house sleeps 18 people comfortably, and easy walking distance to the University of Florida campus and stadium makes it ideal for large groups of alumni or friends and family attending sporting events, parents weekends, or graduations!

Come join the fun! Book with us today!


We have two buildings attached by a walkway; both are fully available for your use. Please see a description of each property outlined below:

207 Building

Downstairs:
- 1 Full Living Room
- 1 Full Kitchen
- 1 Full Dining Room
- 1 Private Bedroom with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom
- 1 Private Bedroom with Queen Bed
- 1 Full Bathroom

Upstairs:
- 1 Large Bedroom with 4 Twin Beds
- 1 Full Bathroom


205 Building

- Living Room (with couch and love seat)
- Dining Area (seats up to 6)
- Full-sized Refrigerator
- In House Washer and Dryer
- 1 Private Bedroom with King Bed and Private Bathroom
- 1 Private Bedroom with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom
- 3 Private Bedrooms each with Queen Beds
- 1 Full Bathroom

Property manager

Nicholas Koen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,766 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

420423

About the area

Map
Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Top - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Liquid Ginger - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium located?

Located in Duckpond, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Matheson Historical Center and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from University of Florida. Matheson Museum and Thomas Center are also within 10 minutes.

University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Significant space!
In Gainesville for a thirty-five year reunion with fraternity brothers. Eight of us stayed at the property, and enjoyed separate bedrooms and six bathrooms. Love the layout. Property in a quiet neighborhood, and not too far from campus. Looking forward to future reunions and hope to be able to secure this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ray A.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
It was a group of 7 guys in town for a football game and it was just what we needed plenty of room. Clean and is walkable to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football game
Great house for a group. Plenty of room and house was as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Autumn H.

Spacious Home but Misleading Location and Some Concerns
We stayed at the University House for a family trip to a University of Florida football game. Overall, the stay was okay, but we had a few concerns. The listing advertises that the house is within walking distance to the UF stadium, but it’s actually a 40-minute walk (about 36 blocks), which was misleading and not ideal for game day. We also found a few roaches in the home, and the pool didn’t seem clean enough to swim in. The lack of lighting in the parking area at the back of the house made it feel unsafe at night. While the house comfortably fit our large family, the layout wasn’t ideal for us as it consists of two separate houses connected by a walkway, which made it feel less inclusive. On the plus side, the check-in and check-out process was easy, and the home could be a good fit for a group retreat, but we would have preferred a more modern feel for our family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti F.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July and wedding
This home was everything we needed for our group. It was comfortable and accomodated all of us together and allowed everyone to have space. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue G.

Lovely Setting and So Much Potential, But Fell a Bit Short
We enjoyed our stay. The house is in a lovely neighborhood close to downtown. The connected houses have plenty of room and some old Florida charm. Different threshold heights and unexpected changes in porch heights, due to connecting the two houses, may be an issue for any who have mobility or balance issues. Highlighting the places where elevations change unexpectedly would help. We were grateful that the house has wheelchair access so we could bring our mother there to visit. And the large pool was wonderful! Check-in and check-out were easy. The kitchen could use a few more mixing bowls, pots and pans, and cooking utensils. Impressively, however, additional eating utensils and glassware were delivered just a day after I mentioned the shortage to a staff person for the host. She also delivered the deep pot we needed. When we arrived the gas stove burners did not work reliably and the oven not at all. I reported this to the host's assistant and she arranged for a new unit to be delivered -- unfortunately not until the day before we left but for everyone to come there is a new gas unit Finally, I don't know where host Nicholas was before, during, and after our visit, but he was non-responsive, except for some formulaic emails. At one point he said he'd contact me but didn't. He should not be the contact person. On the other hand, the two staff persons I dealt with, Michelle and Julie, were very responsive. Kudos to them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
University House
Classic house that is very clean and well maintained. It is actually two houses connected by a breezeway. Property manager was very communicative. There was an issue with the stove top and oven not working, but otherwise it was a relaxing, pleasant stay! Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

marc c., COLD SPRING, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Very nice house, extremely spacious and plenty of great outdoor space. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations for many guests!
I held an event here that was coordinated with the property manager. The property manager worked with me through some troubleshooting regarding the event; but, the property manager was ultimately able to accommodate my requests. The home was clean upon an early check-in which was much appreciated! Some of the rooms did have an odor to them, but I believe it was due to the house itself and not for lack of cleanliness. The space was awesome and worked out well for my event. Some of the plants and trees around the home are in need of trimming, but other than that everything else was as depicted. We really enjoyed our time and I would recommend this location to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large house for wedding weekend
This was a terrific property for our large family to use for a family wedding in Gainesville. There was ample room, even though we had all the bedrooms filled. The property itself was beautiful and within walking distance of a number of restaurants. It was too cold for the pool, but it would have been a very nice benefit!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vaca
We had a great time at the house ! The two homes together were the perfect size for all the kids and grandkids ! We all loved the pool ! We were a little surprised that there was not place to grill outside ! Also not one extra blanket in either house. Overall I would recommend staying here !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
The home was perfect for our ladies prayer retreat. There were 17 of us and we all fit comfortably. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen was great for cooking. We had a minor issue that needed to be addressed and Nick was quick to respond and send someone out to help. Our group is talking about staying there again. Thank you to our host for helping us have a beautiful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brittany L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location great but lacking in many areas
Communication while there was great but we felt some things were misleading or not maintained. We gave list to owner as well. *Dishwasher handle was falling off when we got here. And dishwasher isn't attached to cabinet. * Return air filter in floor is completely dirty. *Master sink is about 80% clogged, and faucet mounts are extremely loose. Shower doesn't drain well either. My wife said tub was too dirty to bathe in. I killed multiple bugs running across floor in there as well. *There's not enough cookware to make a supper for a family of 5 (my wife made our salad in a pot because there were no serving bowls). And definitely not enough for a house that advertises sleeping up to 18. * Pool was very cloudy, couldn't even see bottom in the shallow end. * Pictures of pool showed a fence for more privacy, which is obviously not the case anymore so a little deceiving on website. * Hall bathroom toilet handle was falling off...I hand tightened the plastic nut enough to work but prob should check it. *Lots of trash under the porches (cans, bottles, bags, etc). We've stayed in vrbo properties for 10 years, and understand sometimes you get different levels of upkeep, but this one was the bottom in our experience. Nothing that couldn't be fixed up, but needs to be done if you'd like repeat clients that aren't just here for a football weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible graduation
This is a phenomenal house! We rented it for my graduation and we’re able to house everyone under one roof that is extremely close to the stadium. The communication with Nick was outstanding. The house is situated as two homes, which was nice that each side has a fridge to keep drinks, and two living rooms. If you have a large party traveling with you to Gainesville you need to rent this property! It is close to everything and the neighborhood is old Florida historic vibes. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Pleasanton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Dad’s 93rd birthday
We celebrated my dad’s 93rd birthday at University House. The weather cooperated and we were able to be outside on the porches and in the pool enjoying the breezes. The home allowed us to gather friends and family with family members spending the night. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gators weekend
Every year for the past 20+ our family/friend crew looks forward to this weekend. We can say, this was another amazing weekend away for us. Accommodations were perfect, we all felt comfortable and cozy. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large group in quiet location
This site offers two homes connected by a covered breezeway - plenty of space for our large group of birdwatchers. We appreciated the range of rooms and beds that we had to choose from - so much space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gameday House
This house was awesome for going to UF for the weekend. Very close to campus and all of the night life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

phuc v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gainesville house
Roomy, clean, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lidia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Double booked. Canceled by the owner at last minute.
I rented the property 2 weeks in advance. After a few unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner, the evening before my arrival date with everything fully paid I was finally able to contact him because I called the VRBO customer service line. Only for him to tell me that by accident he had double booked my reservation and for that reason he was canceling it. My family was on the way and I had nowhere to receive them and spend the Eastern weekend. Regardless of my situation he canceled my reservation telling me that in 5 to 10 days I would have my full refund. At this point all hotels and properties in the area were sold out. He put me through a terrible moment . And additional to that he put the $250 deposit on hold in my card as if I had been at his property that weekend. All the money was refunded but nothing will return the time and weekend that as a family we wanted to spend together.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
Large group, great for all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022