Front of the house. Isn't she cute?
Primary suite. Queen bed, fresh white linens, dresser in the closet.
This is our bunk room. Queen on the bottom, Full XL on the top. We have books for all ages, as well as toys and kids supplies in the closet.
Fully stocked kitchen. You should be able to cook and bake to your heart's content.
Modern and clean bathroom.
The house was built in 1930. We have a fully enclosed yard. We love kids and pets.
Can you spot Depot Park? I'll give you a hint, it's got a big pond.
Front porch features a rocking chair and built in bench seating.
Aerial view of our fully fenced yard
Front porch. Isn't that railing so cute?
Driveway. There is also street parking.
Front porch.
Porch hangout
A small table that seats four, and a bar with 3 additional stools.
Laundry room is off the porch.
Street view. The Gainesville-Hawthorne Bike Trail is just blocks away, right beyond the forested spot on the right.
Hang out on the back porch and listen to the birdies.
Pull in this driveway and access the house. This door has the smart lock.
You may park in this driveway, pull an additional car in the grass, or use street parking.

Kait's House - 2 miles to Shands - 2.5 to Stadium - Gainesville

6 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
Vacation HomeEntire place
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About this place

Kait's House - 2 miles to Shands - 2.5 to Stadium

House Highlights:

1.3 miles to downtown, 2.4 miles to Ben Griffin Stadium, 3 miles to 1-75

On-site Laundry

Kid Essentials & play equipment

Fenced yard

Private driveway and street parking

Walk to Depot Park

Cozy and clean

Our cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom historic rental near downtown, with quick access to highway, offers cleanliness and comfort, with thoughtful touches for those traveling with kids. Our rental is owned and run by our family, and we pour love into every detail.
1930 historic wood frame house. Fully remodeled interior. Open floor plan with two adjacent bedrooms and one bath off the kitchen. Two cute porches and a fully fenced yard.

What this place offers

29 Amenities
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Oven
Fridge
Private Garden
Patio
High Speed Internet
TV
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
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Nearby activities

3
Walking
Nature Viewing
Bird Watching

Property Suitability

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Child friendly

We have a pack n play, a high chair, toys and games, children's books, and a comfy bunk bed.
  • Children's books and toys
  • Baby friendly
  • Crib/Pack 'n Play
  • High chair

No events allowed

No parties. This is a small house designed for families. I am happy to suggest event venues in the area.

No smoking allowed

Please, do not disrespect my house. Smoking outdoors is fine if no evidence is left behind, including cigarette butts, burn marks, etc.

No Parking

Plenty of parking, two cars fit in the driveway (if you pull one in the grass) and there is street parking on two sides. Could fit a large trailer or moving truck in the street parking, and it's a quiet street.

Meet the Host

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Kaitlin

Owner

English
Local Gainesville, FL Realtor and investor in vintage charm. Mom of three kiddos, lover of folk, rock, and bluegrass music. Enjoys riding e-bike and attending family-friendly events in Gainesville. Loves hosting you!
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within 12 hours
Member Since
May 2024

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Scenic views

Woods view

Location

Walkable to Depot Park, South Main Station, and downtown.

Getting around

Private driveway for two cars. Plenty of street parking. Downtown is 1 mile walk, takes about 25 minutes.

Easiest downtown parking outside of business hours is the GRU lot (SE 3rd St and SE 4th Ave). Happy to help with that if you reach out!
Exact location provided after booking.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
Flexible
Flexible timing
Check-Out
Flexible
Standard
Max Guests
6 People
Including infants
Min Age
18
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties

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