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Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

Cottage in Gainesville with kitchen and fireplace

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Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

Get ready to relax in this 3-bedroom cottage in Gainesville. This welcoming property features 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, and even a crib for the little ones. With 2 bathrooms equipped with a hairdryer and shower, guests will feel right at home. Our excellent and peaceful cottage will help you unwind while you're traveling in Gainesville.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • Gainesville Raceway - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Fe River - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Ironwood Golf Course - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • University of Florida - 25 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 26 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alachua Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Radarbar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dream Day Cakes - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! located?

Situated in Gainesville, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gainesville Raceway and within 9 mi (15 km) of Santa Fe River and Ironwood Golf Course. University of Florida and UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very good with communication. Quiet area, location worked out great for our nerds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as listed. Just 1 one night stop over for us. Thought about going and watching some local racing, but rain prevailed. Anyone actually planning trip for a race weekend. This just might he your place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025