Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use - Alachua County

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4116 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida10 min drive
Shands at the University of Florida11 min drive
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium12 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room Sofa Bed

1 Double Futon

Private Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Apartment Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use

Birding, Biking, Relaxing! You can do all three! You will have FREE BIKE RENTAL with access to two bikes, plus a pair of binoculars. Newnans Lake is 5 miles from downtown Gainesville and 7 miles from UF campus. Newnans Lake is a migratory bird path. A Birder's Paradise! This 1250 sq ft upstairs apartment overlooks our own citrus grove. You feel like you are in a luxury treehouse! Very peaceful and quiet here. You are surrounded by original artwork throughout the apartment. A memorable experience! HIGH SPEED WIFI throughout apartment. Washer and dryer available. Let me know if you require 2 beds. Create Memories. Relaxing. Over 200 five star reviews by prior recent guests and prior to being a Vrbo Host..
Looking to do some outdoor cooking? We have a grill for you to use, along with utensils for the grill. You just provide the charcoal and lighter fluid.
One hour massages available at $45. All services are on a cash basis.
I do ask that you please not open the windows as the moisture and pollen will affect the paintings. Please keep the outside door locked when not on the property. There is a nice patio with comfortable chairs and swing on the garage patio for fresh air and your enjoyment close to your entrance.
Be sure to watch an amazing sunrise or sunset on Newnans Lake at Palm Point, a nice walk from the apartment.

Property manager

Greg DeLong

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 10

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Older than 10 years

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses, while Matheson Museum and Matheson Historical Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gainesville, FL

What's nearby

Kate's Fish Camp - 3 min drive
University of Florida - 10 min drive
Shands at the University of Florida - 11 min drive
UF Health Shands Hospital - 11 min drive
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Public & General - 10 min drive
Satchel's Pizza - 9 min drive
Sonny's BBQ - 9 min drive
KFC - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kate's Fish Camp. University of Florida and UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Z.

16 Mar 2024

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

Gorgeous Place

Quiet, near a lake and away from neighbors. Lots of birds and surrounded by nature! The house has lots of beautiful art to inspire. Our host even picked some fruit for us to enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

3 Mar 2024

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

Strongly recommend

Beautiful apartment with a comfortable bed and everything you need for short or longer stays. Opened the windows to listen to a symphony of birds in the morning. Greg is a knowledgeable and accommodating host. I'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

28 Feb 2024

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

Antiquing

Great place to stay for local antique shops

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrel C.

18 Feb 2024

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

Nice!

Great location for quiet getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.

18 Jan 2024

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

Peaceful, quiet, birder's paradise

Top shelf! Incredibly quiet. Except for the birds which are wonderful. Furnishings are beautiful with lots of personal touches and history. Convenient to Gainesville.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg DeLong

Semi-retired Air Force Vietnam veteran that enjoys nature and life. Have been a resident of Gainesville for over 40 years and love it here. Very involved in a open and affirming church that is involved in social justice. I'm a free-lance graphic designer/photographer. Very outgoing and love interaction with all people. You will find out that I love history, especially family history that dates back to 1632 as Massachusetts Bay Colonists. I am single and have a grown daughter and grandson that lives out of town. I have two female sister shetland sheepdogs that are almost 4 years old and a total joy to be with.

Why they chose this property

Looking for peace and quiet and enjoy what nature has to offer, look no further. This estate is on 1.5 acres located within the Alachua County Conservation Area. If you are a birder, this area is a migratory bird path according to the Audubon Society. You will not only see water birds, but also eagle, osprey, hawks and bard owls. Currently I have a doe with her two fawns that visit daily. Of course I feed them deer corn!
After birding, biking or hiking get a massage from me!

What makes this property unique

The apartment is filled with artwork produced by my parents who founded the Jacksonville Watercolor Society. The furnishing are first class with historical artifacts throughout. It's almost like a museum.
You have your own dedicated WIFI in the apartment! Netflix, Amazon Prime and ESPN+ are provided for your viewing pleasure.
You also feel like you are staying in a treehouse when looking out the windows.