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Serene Place - Walk to UF - Free Parking

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, offices
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to Serene Place, Gainesville's Premier NEW Vacation Rentals, and discover a tranquil retreat just minutes from the University of Florida. This beautifully renovated suite boasts a fully equipped kitchen, dedicated entrance, and private balcony or patio where you can unwind in style.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Serene Place - Walk to UF - Free Parking

Summary:
🌿 Serene Place 🌿 | Walk to UF 🐊
▻ Gainesville's Premier NEW Vacation Rentals
▻ 2 Bedrms & 1 Bath Suite
▻ <10 Min Walk to University of Florida 🧡💙 & Downtown G'ville
▻ FREE Private Parking
▻ Fully Equipped Kitchen
▻ Beautiful Private Balcony or Patio with a Fire Pit 🔥

Welcome to our Serene Place in the Heart of UF!

The Space:
Additional Features include:
▻ Newly Renovated & Thoughtfully Designed
▻ Dedicated Entrance
▻ Private Balcony or Patio
▻ Outdoor Relax and Recreation Area
▻ Fire Pit for All Guests
▻ Large Smart TV in Every Room
▻ FREE Parking

Guest Access:
Full access to the home, including: kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, HDTVs, etc. + Parking spaces!

The Neighborhood:
Located within Gainesville's Fifth Avenue neighborhood within walking distance to the University of Florida and Downtown Gainesville.

Getting Around:
Uber and Lyft easily accessible right in front of the house! We recommend taking advantage of the location and have some adventures on foot!!

Other Things to Note:
🔇 NO parties or loud music; $500 fee
🦮 NO pets; $250 fee. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required for Service Animals
🚭 NO smoking or vaping (incl. tobacco & marijuana); $250 fee
🙅‍♂️ NO unregistered guests (all guests must be on the reservation); $100 fee for each unregistered guest

📄Please keep in mind that to confirm your reservation you will be required to fill and sign a Guest App, where you will have to upload a valid ID, phone number and email, and choose a damage waiver/deposit option so we can make sure to better cater to your stay. We will give you access to the form immediately after booking. You will find all your booking information there (check in/out info, early check in / late check out options, local guide, property details, etc.)
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🎥 We have an active doorbell security camera outside to ensure the safety of guests and our home; it also helps us guarantee that all house rules are being followed
🔊 We have an active noise decibel detector inside that detects excess noise and notifies us
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🙋You have been charged for the number of guests selected at the time of booking; for more than 4 guests, there is a $15 nightly charge per extra guest
🔥Please note that propane tanks are not refilled between stays, as it is the guest’s responsibility to refill them if needed. If you do refill the tank during your stay, just send us the receipt, and we’ll gladly reimburse you
😴 Potential for noise: You may have neighbors upstairs/downstairs; light sleepers may be affected
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Please,
🧹 Be respectful of the space (this is our home) and clean up reasonably after yourself
🗑️ Do not leave any trash outside--we like to keep our community beautiful. 🗑 Trash days are on Wednesdays, if your stay falls that day we'd really appreciate if you could pull the bin to the curb
🔧 Let us know immediately if you accidentally break or damage anything or if anything isn’t working as it should
❕Double-check closets and grab all your things before heading out. Forgot something? We’re happy to help return it for a $30 handling fee plus shipping.

Cancellation Fees:
All cancelled reservations are subject to a 4% fee, even if cancelled within the free-cancellation period. During the free-cancellation period, your total refund will be 96% of the original booking amount—no exceptions. If canceling outside the free cancellation period, normal cancellation penalties will apply.

Please feel free to ask us for more information about these if you have any questions or concerns. 💫 Have a wonderful stay!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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: 875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

🔇 NO parties or loud music; $500 fee 🦮 NO pets; $250 fee. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required for Service Animals 🚭 NO smoking or vaping (...

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

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About the neighborhood

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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Thomas Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swamp - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Indio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bagels And Noodles - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hass Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Place - Walk to UF - Free Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Place - Walk to UF - Free Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Place - Walk to UF - Free Parking?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Place - Walk to UF - Free Parking located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, University of Florida, and Shands at the University of Florida. Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Serene Place - Walk to UF - Free Parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable place

We had a great stay, everyone was comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025