Housing some of the most fantastic attractions of Florida, Gainesville is a popular tourist destination. Gainesville is a small city located in the northern region of northern Florida, and it’s majorly famous for the University of Florida and the Florida Museum of Natural History. The city has a young and vibrant college-going population. The university usually hosts fests and car race festivals which fetches an enormous crowd every year. The increased number of people affects the availability of ideal accommodation.
So, before you make a list of the best things to do in Gainesville, you first need to find accommodation — be it a hotel room or an Airbnb tiny house. To help you in this matter, here is a list of top Vrbo vacation rentals in Gainesville, Florida.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Cozy and homey rental near the University of Florida (from USD 99)
This clean and cozy bedroom has a comfortable bed and a small flat-screen television — there’s another television in the living room — so you can stream movies and shows while lying down. The kitchen is also moderately furnished, and if you don’t know which meals to cook, you can consult the cookbooks available.
Since this rental is near the University of Florida and well-known museums like the Matheson Museum, this rental is popular among researchers. It’s also a great choice for casual visitors because there are other attractions nearby. In particular, you can stop by Bivens Arm Nature Park and enjoy the scenery there.
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great ac fast wifi big tv excellent mattress nice bathroom and an off-street parking spoti see this makes us the 13th straight 5-star review we were really pleased with bridget's apartment in gainesvillesafe clean and ammenities all included and very clear instructions for tv ac bathroom toiletriesCleanliness:
the unit is clean and functional for a visit to ufit was very clean and comfortable and little added touches were truly appreciatedthe apartment was absolutely spotless comfortable and very well outfittedvery convenient very clean very much recommendedHost:
the host was very hospitable and easy to get in touch withbridget is a super communicator and a lovely hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location great placegreat location very close to the museumsgreat location between campus and downtowngreat unit close to campuswe discovered a nice park area close by for walking
2. Pet-friendly house with a full kitchen (from USD 123)
With four beds in two bedrooms plus a futon couch in the living area, this modern house can sleep seven people, ideal for families or groups of friends. Pets are also welcome here.
You’ll also find several amenities and perks that will ensure your experience will be comfortable. The internet connection is high-speed — about 200 Mbps — which is perfect for whenever you want to stream movies on the 70-inch smart television in the living room. The kitchen is also equipped with all the appliances and utensils you need.
When you’re in the mood to explore, downtown Gainesville is just nearby. It shouldn’t take long to see the famous landmarks and trendy restaurants.
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i would have liked a couple wash cloths included in the bathroom linensCleanliness:
super clean and very comfortable bedscharming and very clean homehouse was very cleanvery enjoyable clean easy to get to and quieti was very appreciative of the cleanliness during this covid timeHost:
great communication with the ownerRead more reviewsLocation:
this is in the perfect locationbeautiful park to walk through on the waynice neighborhood garden and small field to walk petotherwise a good place to stay for a short tripeasy check in great location and very clean
3. Well-located townhouse with a covered deck patio (from USD 142)
Located at a prime location, this townhouse is an ideal two bedroom and two bathroom townhome for a romantic getaway. The place offers picturesque views of Gainesville. The open concept living room and the kitchen makes the house much more beautiful and cosy. The living room is very spacious and the kitchen is fully equipped to ensure comfort and pleasure. There is a covered deck patio offering you privacy and act as a very comfortable space. You can spend some quality time with your loved one.
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The only thing was parking was a little difficult to figure outthe carpet is old and matted and the floors need refinishingThe space was comfortable (beds particularly ) and quietI couldn't even use that bathroom as there was water standing in the light fixture Not very safeThe kitchen was not very well equipped and the seating in the living room was not very comfortableCleanliness:
The beds were really comfy and everything was clean and worked perfectlyHost:
This was perfect for us Host was responsive and super helpfulVery nice clean well equipped well organized and so close to the center of townso expect firm Walls are also thinOtherwise really cute funThey just lost a customer for the next four yearsRead more reviewsLocation:
Otherwise clean and in a great location to get to thingsCute apartment close to University of FloridaQuaint comfortable quiet and simple A great locationQuaint comfortable quiet and simple A great locationI were in Gainesville for their father's memorial and this location was great
4. Family-friendly condo with pool access (from USD 109)
Situated close to North Florida Regional Medical Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the family condo has two bedrooms (master bedroom and kid’s bedroom or guest bedroom) and two and a half bathroom facility. You can accommodate up to 9 people in the house. The house is located in a very friendly neighbourhood offering both comfort and privacy to the family. The newly remodeled kitchen in the house is the best attraction the granite tops, and cheery java cabinets adds a unique charm to the place.
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The pillows and bedding need to be updatedit had plenty of roomThe bed in the front bedroom was much too hard very uncomfortable Some easy chairs in the living room would be niceLoved that each bedroom had it's own full bathroom with a TV in both bedrooms tooThe closets even had child friendly items like a pack-n-play and board gamesCleanliness:
Very clean and quiet Exactly as advertisedThe townhouse is spacious and very clean with extra linens if neededand I very quiet areaThe condo was well stocked and cleanHost:
Owner was easy to communicate withStephanie was wonderful to work withWe are very grateful for her going the extra mileWe had a wonderful mini vacationhow easy and hospitable Stephanie wasRead more reviewsLocation:
it is in a great locationGreat property in a convenient locationan added plus The condo is a few short minutes away from campus by driving biking or walking which is very convenient And shopping and dining also very close onwalking distance to stores close to Lake Wauberg and Payne's Prairie short drive to downtownThe property was well maintained The cleaning requirements were a bit absurd
5. Comfy haven with a multi-level deck (from USD 233)
Beautifully decorated, this townhouse is yet another fantastic place to live in when in Gainesville. The house is located at a very convenient location, close to the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and O'Connell Center. The house has a multi-level deck, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The home has a very nice and cosy environment offering 100 per cent comfort and privacy. The kitchen of the house is very well stocked with all the necessities. The host, Alex is charming, welcoming and friendly.
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everything we needed in the kitchen except hot sauceWe had everything we needed space comfortable bedsbut I really liked that there was a cozy living room with fire place and family room in the front of the house and a separate kitchen space instead of one giant room with everyone on top of each o...Booked the home for 4 peopleThe guest bathroom also was more updated than shown in the picsCleanliness:
The house was very clean and comfortableYou can't beat how centrally located it isProperty is beautiful and nicely decoratedAlex was available and response was quickly Thanks for the opportunity to use your beautiful propertyThe property was exactly what we needed: spacious cleanHost:
I saw some really cool mid century homesOnce again VRBO has not disappointedThis home is very well maintained and the owner has thought of everything There were even fresh flowers when we arrivedThe owner really made sure we checked in safely and answered as soon as I called with a concernSpotlessly clean well furnished home in quiet walkable neighborhoodRead more reviewsLocation:
Right by Archer and 75The house definitely has characterAlex changed the dates no problemThe neighborhood was beautiful and felt very safenow Check out Celebration Pointe
6. Mid-century family home with a private backyard
This mid-century family home, situated at a tranquil location on the cul-de-sac, is a perfect getaway for a group of six. The house has three bedrooms (with king-sized and two queen-sized beds) and two bathrooms spread over 2400 square feet (222.9673 square meters). The house is built in an old-school ranch style. The best attraction of this family home are the large, comfy and spacious rooms, with original oak wood flooring. The house has a well-stocked kitchen and a privately fenced backyard as well.
Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
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sofa is cozy and kitchen has everything we needed to cookand there was every single possible amenity that anyone might need Everything you need and more for cooking bedding and laundryThe remainder of our stay was comfortable and relaxing Wonderful hostsIt had everything we needed to cook and was close enough to everything in GainesvilleThe home is very spaciousCleanliness:
The house was clean and very comfortableEverything was in order and the house was largerWe were pleasantly surprised at how spacious and clean the house wasNice touches include the game room with pool table and speaker to play tunes from your devices toiletries for guests and thick soft towels in the bathrooms and the sheets felt greatHost:
Deb and Rob were gracious hosts and provided a nice home in a nice area with all needed amenitiesVery quick replies to all of my questionsThe owners were very responsive to our questions and we appreciated that they took our last minute bookingThere was an unavoidable problem when we arrived that was corrected immediatelyThe owners are very responsive and incredibly accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
Perfect location and lots of roomThe location is on a quiet street in an established neighborhood super convenient to the campus and other area activities Maybe not walking distance for game weekends (2 mi or so away)The property was in a great location to everything near the University the house wasVery spacious really comfortable house in a quiet neighborhoodI would recommend the house to anyone looking to stay in a nice quiet neighborhood in the Gainesville area
Are you ready to visit Gainesville, Florida?
The city of Gainesville has exotic charms which are hard to escape. The famous sports junction, University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium make it a fun town full of young and vibrant people all around. So, what are you waiting for? Check out this list of the best Gainesville vacation rentals and book your stay in one of them now.
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