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A covered swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the surrounding greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a mounted TV displaying a mountain landscape, and a wooden side table with folded towels.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a collection of Buddha statues.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $747
$670 nightly
$747 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Regal Royal Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, a 4-minute drive from University of Florida and 9 minutes from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Regal Royal Park.
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What's nearby

  • Regal Royal Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Florida - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oaks Mall - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sante Fe College - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gumby's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Carretas - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wok-N-Roll - ‬6 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.

UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10

Your Private Family Retreat Near the University of Florida

The large dining areas and fully equipped gourmet kitchen are ideal for preparing everything from casual breakfasts to graduation celebrations.

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Outdoor Living at Its Best

The outdoor spaces are where The Pond House truly shines.

Spend your days:

- Swimming in the large private pool
-Enjoying the wide open green space for kids to play
- Dining together outdoors
- Relaxing by the fire pits under the stars
- Sipping morning coffee with tranquil pond views

The one-acre setting creates a peaceful, private atmosphere that feels like a true escape — while still being minutes from UF.

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Fun for All Ages

Inside, the game room brings everyone together for friendly competition and evening entertainment, featuring:

-Pool table
-Nintendo gaming system

Whether it’s kids, teens, or adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Comfort for Up to 10 Guests

With five beautifully appointed bedrooms, the home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, making it ideal for:
   •   multi-generation families
   •   two families traveling together
   •   graduation gatherings
   •   group getaways

There is plenty of space to spread out, recharge, and feel at home.

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Perfect for UF Events & Gainesville Visits

The Pond House is especially loved by guests visiting for:

- UF Graduations
- Football weekends
-Parent & family visits
-Celebrations and reunions

Being just 2 miles from the University of Florida, you’re close to campus, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions — while still enjoying a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.

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Thoughtful Amenities

✔ Large private pool
✔ Game room with pool table & Nintendo
✔ Fully equipped gourmet kitchen
✔ Spacious indoor & outdoor dining areas
✔ Fire pits for evening gatherings
✔ Fast Wi-Fi
✔ Parking for multiple vehicles
✔ 1-acre private setting with pond views

Every detail is designed to make your stay comfortable, easy, and memorable.

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The Experience

More than just a place to stay, The Pond House is a place to:
   •   reconnect
   •   celebrate
   •   relax
   •   create lasting family memories

Whether you’re cheering on a Gator, celebrating a milestone, or simply escaping for a peaceful getaway, this home offers the space and setting to make it special. Wildlife Notice – Natural Pond Area

Our pond is part of Florida’s natural ecosystem and is occasionally visited by a small local alligator.

He is not aggressive and usually stays in or near the water, but for everyone’s safety:
   •   Do not feed the alligator
   •   Do not approach or attempt to touch
   •   Do not throw objects into the pond
   •   No swimming or fishing in the pond
   •   Please supervise children and pets at all times near the water

During warmer months, he may rest on the edge of the pond to sunbathe.

This is very common in Florida and completely safe as long as these simple rules are respected.

We love our peaceful backyard and the wildlife that comes with it — thank you for helping us keep both guests and nature safe. This is a private, serene retreat intended for quiet enjoyment.
Parties, events, and unregistered guests are not permitted
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room, a living plant wall, and gas grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Null
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a river
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 the dishwasher
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.

Rules

Quiet hours 10pm–8am. No parties or events. Driveway parking only. Thank you for helping us keep a peaceful, family-friendly retreat.
Excessive noise or disturbances reported by neighbors or authorities may result in immediate termination of the stay without refund.
- Swim at your own risk in the pool. - Do NOT swim in the pond at any time. - No pets or glass in the pool area. - No food or drink in the pool.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 0

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Small and quiet gatherings upon request only.

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
Note from host: Small and quiet gatherings upon request only.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

UF• 5 BR • Family Retreat •Swimming Pool •Game Room •Pool Table •Pond •Sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot for a family retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a great stay for my group of friends! We had everything we could have needed, even things that we hadn’t thought of!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cool house. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in order. The property is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay! The property was perfect, and every detail was attended to. Definitely a five star property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect- clean; great layout; and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best we ever stayed! Home is fully stocked with all the essentials plus more! Beautiful setting on dead end street. Quiet. Serene. Super amount of spaces for our group to scatter for alone time and gather together too! Fantastic communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Great house! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is AMAZING. Wish we were staying longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location close to UF with so much room for a family to enjoy. Seamless stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for all of our needs for our adult children and grandchildren! We enjoyed the beautiful and comfortable gathering spaces along with the open areas and the abundace of natural light of the house with outdoor light coming in.The natural pond setting with interesting creatures and screen enclosed pool entertained all ages.The home was clean and host was helpful and kind. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Relaxing atmosphere and well-equipped home for a crowd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Will definitely come back. Wish we were there longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very nice location and setting

Two weeks, lots of room and well-appointed, generous basic supplies, loverly views and settings, splendid back yard, nice quiet neighborhood, everything worked well, very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay here and had everything we needed! It was clean and perfect for our extended family for a long weekend. The beds were comfy and we loved the pool table area and the pool!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

We were really impressed with the property. The layout was fantastic and had all of the amenities we desired. Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is perfect for a girls weekend! Very clean and has everything you could want to make your stay comfortable.The kitchen is very well equipped too!The house has several different rooms to gather as well as an outside room, which we spent most of our time in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Home

The home was beautiful and the kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed the wildlife around the pond.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super comfy

Lots and lots of space! Beds were super comfy and everything was a quick drive! Very clean. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family Thanksgiving

We had a delightful time together at the pond house! Plenty of space for our family. Great kitchen for cooking a Thanksgiving meal for all of us. Peaceful surroundings by the pond and fun in the pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

The pond house was very centrally located but tucked away on a side street. The house was very spacious and had several different areas to come together as a group or find a quiet place to relax. We also enjoyed the large back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place 10/10

We were here for my daughter’s graduation. This house surpassed our expectations. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was very peaceful and the kitchen was well stocked. The pool was relaxing. We don’t have the opportunity to be together often and this place just made it perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retreat!

What an amazing stay. I brought my extended family here to evacuate from a hurricane. The host was gracious, the property had everything you could want or need. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pictures do not do justice

This property is soooo much better in person. Great for lounging with friedns and family. Love this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024