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Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

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Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Interior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Gainesville Raceway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironwood Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Gainesville Raceway and Ironwood Golf Course. .This cottage is 11.2 mi (18 km) from University of Florida and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Gainesville Raceway - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Fe River - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Ironwood Golf Course - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • University of Florida - 25 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 26 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alachua Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Radarbar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dream Day Cakes - ‬20 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.

Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

Get ready to relax in this 3-bedroom cottage in Gainesville. This welcoming property features 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, and even a crib for the little ones. With 2 bathrooms equipped with a hairdryer and shower, guests will feel right at home. Our excellent and peaceful cottage will help you unwind while you're traveling in Gainesville.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C., Clearwater FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very good with communication. Quiet area, location worked out great for our nerds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it! Perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was just as listed. Just 1 one night stop over for us. Thought about going and watching some local racing, but rain prevailed. Anyone actually planning trip for a race weekend. This just might he your place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025