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Unique Dome Retreat w/ Deck - Near Downtown Gainesville & 1 mile to UF Stadium

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Interior
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at this vacation home in Gainesville, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
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What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Florida Bat Houses - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Anjeo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Law School Commons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pascal's Coffeehouse and Christian Study Center - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Unique Dome Retreat w/ Deck - Near Downtown Gainesville & 1 mile to UF Stadium

Dome Retreat — a unique stay near UF & Downtown Gainesville!
3BR/2BA for up to 8 guests — perfect for families & game day trips.
Cook in the fully stocked kitchen or dine on the wraparound porch.
Stream & work easily with fast WiFi and comfy living spaces.
Relax amid peaceful nature views and a cozy dome vibe.
Just minutes to UF, downtown, & local hotspots!

The Space

Stay in a Gainesville gem—a dome house with a wraparound porch, outdoor dining, and peaceful nature views! With 3BR/2BA and room for 8, it’s perfect for families, game day groups, or weekend escapes. Cook up favorites in the fully stocked kitchen, stream and work with fast WiFi, and unwind in the spacious living areas. Just minutes from UF, downtown, and hospitals, this one-of-a-kind retreat blends comfort, convenience, and a fun vibe you won’t find anywhere else.

The Neighborhood

Truly unique and beautiful, close to all things Gainesville and yet tranquil and full of nature. Stay at this stunning dome home—designed for comfort, convenience, and a touch of fun. With clean finishes, smart layout, and plenty of natural light, this space is ideal for families, professionals, or weekend travelers.

The kitchen features updated appliances and stylish cabinetry, while also offering all the essentials needed to cook a home cooked meal. It flows into a dedicated dining area—perfect for sharing meals or planning your day. The living room provides a relaxing spot to unwind with a movie and a dedicated workspace makes it easy to stay on task when needed.

This house is located very close to the intersection of NW 16th Ave and NW 22nd St making it very close to the following and more:

- 8-minute drive to UF
- 12-minute drive to downtown
- 5-minute drive to Publix Supermarket
- 5-minute drive to Walmart
- 8-minute drive to Devil's Millhopper State Park
- 8-minute drive to Possum Creek Park (a park with an outdoor skatepark)
- 5-minute drive to Flying Biscuit Cafe (excellent breakfast restaurant)
- 5-minute drive to One Love Cafe (outdoor lunch restaurant)
- 5-minute drive to Nopal by Cintrón (enjoyable dinner restaurant)
- 5-minute drive to the YMCA gym
- 5-minute drive to El Indio Mexican Restaurant
- 5-minute drive to Scooter's Coffee
- 5-minute drive to Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, ecotours nearby, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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
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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
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

Unique Dome Retreat w/ Deck - Near Downtown Gainesville & 1 mile to UF Stadium Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve&Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay here. Place was very clean and comfortable with good privacy. A very relaxing place to stay. Would reccomend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026