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The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

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Gainesville, FL
  • University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF

OUTDOORS:
Designed for nature enthusiasts, our screened porch spans over 2,300 sq ft. Enjoy:
✭ Pond vistas and wildlife sightings, including deer
✭ Expansive swimming pool
✭ Pool table for leisure
✭ Dual fire pits for evening ambiance
✭ Alfresco dining setup
✭ Lush greenery walls for privacy and beauty

NEIGHBORHOOD:
Located in a serene enclave, close to Green Acres Park with amenities like a playground and walking trails. Minutes from the University of Florida and North Florida Hospital, and a short walk to shopping and entertainment, our location offers unmatched convenience and tranquility.

GAME ROOM:
Our game room is a haven with a Nintendo system, work desk, printer, TV, and a cozy sofa bed with a queen mattress. A versatile retreat for gamers or those seeking a quiet spot.

BEDROOMS:
The master bedroom, with pond views, features a king bed, en-suite with a large shower, and a 65” TV. All bedrooms offer queen beds, premium linens, and 65” TVs for a restful sleep.

KITCHEN:
The gourmet kitchen boasts new appliances and is fully stocked. Our coffee bar includes a Nespresso machine for your morning brew.

LIVING & DINING:
The Pond House accommodates large groups with two living areas, each with a gas fireplace, and two dining settings. A spacious main living room with a large TV is perfect for gatherings and creating memories.

Property manager

Kathleen
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small and quiet gatherings upon request only.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Let’s keep it clean, pick up after your dog .
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 8 AM. To be respectful of our neighbors. Parties are not allowed under any circumstance. parking only in the driveway.
- If neighbors or authorities report excessive noise or disruptive behavior, it may result in immediate termination of the rental agreement.
- The host reserves the right to address noise complaints promptly and take appropriate action, including contacting the authorities if necessary.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small and quiet gatherings upon request only.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gainesville

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Sugarfoot, a neighbourhood in Gainesville. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Haile Village Playground and Hammock Ridge Park. Kayaking, water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Oaks Mall - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 9 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gumby's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF located?

This family-friendly Gainesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Regal Royal Park and University of Florida. Regal Royal Park and Spyglass Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Pond house

This house provided so much space for our family of teens and young adults to spread out or hang out together playing pool, swimming, eating, playing games.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric W.

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

10/10 Excellent

kerry b.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

10/10 Excellent

fvhaven

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

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

Amazing

The pictures dont capture how perfect this house was for us and our whole family. Impeccably clean and comfortable. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brigette M.

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

Perfect Stay!

This was a GREAT property. Everything was perfect. We loved the house itself. It was the cleanest of all VRBOs I have ever ver stayed in. The property was gorgeous and the hosts had it set up with everything we could possibly have needed. Our only issue was that we all wished we had planned on staying longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Loved the pond house.

Overall our stay was fabulous. The house is spacious, the kitchen is well stocked and many seating areas. The pool table is outside so it is difficult to play it in the middle of summer. All in all a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Family of nine

Our annual family gathering was complete at the pond house! The space was perfect for the nine of us. The kitchen is stocked extremely well!! The bedrooms were cozy and quiet. The only recommendation I have for the home is to have a fan for the outside pool table area; as air movement would make this space more enjoyable with the Florida heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

The Pond House is the diamond of my vacation season!

For Bridgerton fans, you know what I mean. The house is incomparable, sitting on its own pond. I was greeted my first evening by two deer out for a drink. Over my 4 day stay, I saw deer, turkeys, an egret, a blue heron, and two alligators sharing the same water source. The house was spacious and the perfect place to entertain my family in town for a wedding. The kitchen is the most fully equipped I have ever had the pleasure of cooking in. My sister was so enchanted, she went out and bought all the cooks in the family matching aprons so we had a souvenir of our time there. The indoor and the outdoor spaces were so well laid out and equipped. So much seating and dining areas for alfresco dining, informal dining off the pool and formal dining for those so inclined. There was dinner service for 16, plus children’s dinnerware for four. There are 3 different coffee makers to give you a choice between regular brewed, pod style one cup option and expresso with a milk foamed. I could go on and on. This house deserves every 10 it has received from its guests. My niece was so taken with the property, she is organizing a cousins reunion and plans to rent the Pond House for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

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

Excellence

Excellent response to questions. A very clean property with all immensity’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Only problem is that my parents are 84 and the beds were too high for them to get in and out of. Not a problem for everyone but just too tall for them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Graduation

It was wonderful. I’d highly recommend this property for any large family group The common spaces are large open and conducive to conversation. The bedrooms were far enough away that even those who wanted and early night were not disturbed. The backyard was perfect for wiffle ball, fishing and good fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

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

Wonderful

The pond house is beautiful and clean inside and out! You can tell the host takes pride in her rental. We stayed to celebrate my daughters graduation and this home was perfect! It has a very large kitchen with plenty of seating and the outdoor area is amazing We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Darby S.

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

Awesome Property for Multiple Generations!

This house looked great in the photos - and it was even better in real life! My husband and I, 3 of my children and their spouses, one 3-year-old, and one 1-year old grandchild all stayed here for another daughter's wedding in Gainesville. The house was immaculately clean and well appointed with ample comfortable and attractive furnishings, excellent lighting (all too often overlooked!), a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen with nice appliances and everything you need for cooking and entertaining (also rare!), and plenty of staples - towels, bedding, paper goods, cleaning supplies, etc. - including hangars in the closets and laundry detergent! The ten of us were there from Thurs afternoon to Mon morning and we didn't want for anything. In the main house there are two spacious adjacent living and dining areas, the gourmet kitchen, a large primary bedroom (king bed) with a huge bathroom and closet area, a hall bath, and two comfortable bedrooms with queen beds. The house wraps around a sizable screened-in patio with pool, and, of course, the coolest space ever - the grass & plant covered enclosed outdoor game room with a terrific pool table and very nice seating! This connects to the wing with two more bedrooms and a nice laundry room. There's a nice side patio with grill, firepit and table. The lawn goes to the lovely pond and you can enjoy the view while sitting around a wood burning firepit area. Everything is first-rate here and we all wished we could stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Very nice

Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Exceeded all our expectations!!!

We recently stayed at The Pond House, and it exceeded all our expectations, earning a well-deserved 5-star rating! The outdoor space is a nature lover's dream! The screened porch offers breathtaking pond views and the chance to witness wildlife. The lush greenery provides both privacy and beauty. Also, it is in a great neighborhood with close proximity to the University of Florida. An ideal spot for both tranquility and accessibility. The master bedroom, with its pond views, is a luxurious retreat featuring a king bed, en-suite with a large shower, and a generous 65” TV. All bedrooms have queen beds, premium linens, and large TVs. The kitchen had all new appliances and was well stocked with everything you need. The coffee bar which included a Nespresso machine was a great bonus. The Pond House is designed for large groups, offering two living areas and two dining areas. The quality of the furniture in both areas was excellent. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Great Family Reunion

We found this home to be perfect for our family group. We had a reunion of ten adults and ten children (not all stayed overnight) and the accommodations worked great. There was plenty of room, and the kids could hang out and adults easily keep an eye on them while spending time together. They loved the pool even though the weather was a little cool. The older kids hung out in the "game room" and we all enjoyed the pool table. The kitchen and open concept living and dining areas were spacious and convenient. There is a large outdoor area with a firepit. The big plus for us is that the location is near our home in the center of Gainesville, close to UF and the stadium, shopping, etc. We will definitely consider this property again for hosting a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen

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French- Argentinian married couple, with 4 kids. animal lovers. We enjoy long walks in nature and a balanced healthy lifestyle.
We have been enjoying traveling through Airbnb since 2014 in multiple amazing places and have felt in 2023 that it was time to share our vision of hosting by sharing with the Airbnb community our beautiful property in Gainesville. We have learned from being guests, how to become caring hosts.
We hope you enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

The Sugarfoot neighborhood in Gainesville is known for its rich history and vibrant community. Here are some special features of the Sugarfoot neighborhood: 1. Historic Significance: Sugarfoot, also known as the Sugar Hill Historic District, was one of the first African American neighborhoods in Gainesville. It played a significant role in the city's history and the civil rights movement. 2. Cultural Heritage: The neighborhood has a strong sense of cultural heritage, with many long-time residents preserving their traditions and celebrating their African American roots. 3. Community Unity: Sugarfoot is known for its close-knit community and strong sense of unity. The residents actively participate in neighborhood events, social gatherings, and community initiatives. 4. Architectural Charm: The neighborhood features a mix of architectural styles, including historic homes, bungalows, and cottages. The well-preserved houses showcase the unique character of the area. 5. Community Organizations: Sugarfoot has various community organizations that promote education, cultural awareness, and social justice. These organizations work towards improving the quality of life for residents and fostering a sense of pride in the neighborhood. Overall, the Sugarfoot neighborhood stands out for its historical significance, cultural heritage, community unity, architectural charm, and active community organizations.

What makes this property unique

scape to The Pond House in the heart of Gainesville - a 5BR, 3BA serene getaway on 1 acre of nature. Revel in the stunning views of the tranquil pond. This home is an entertainment haven featuring a vast swimming pool, an outdoor dining spot, dual fire pits, and a game room with a Nintendo setup. Challenge your friends to pool or cook a feast in the gourmet kitchen. Every detail at The Pond House is curated for your delight, offering a slice of paradise for every traveler.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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