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Home away from home

2.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Ironwood Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Home away from home

Welcome to Home Away From Home! This is not only our home, but also yours. You’ll have exclusive use of the guest area (three bedrooms + a full bathroom), while sharing other spaces with us—creating a warm and unique experience.
Spacious home, comfortable guest rooms, pet-friendly, and full of artistic charm.

Guest Area: Three private bedrooms (1 King + 2 Queens) with a large shared guest bathroom, guest-only fridge, and storage space.

Shared Spaces: Full bathroom, living room, oversized kitchen, outdoor BBQ and lounge area, outdoor dining, garden, and birdhouse. Everything you need is provided, including complimentary bottled water, coffee, and a variety of teas.
Here, you can relax just like at home, invite friends for a small gathering, or celebrate birthdays and special occasions with family (bring your own food—You are allowed to pick vegetables and fruits from the garden ，we provide the equipment at no extra charge).

Upon arrival, we’ll personally welcome you, hand over the driveway gate remote, and walk you through the house features. After that, you’ll have the freedom to come and go anytime. We’re confident you’ll feel truly at home and enjoy a one-of-a-kind stay!
Pets
• Pets are welcome, but please let us know in advance.
• Pets may stay in the art studio (sunroom) and outdoor areas only.
To keep the house clean, pets are not allowed in the kitchen, living room, or bedrooms (birds are an exception).
• Please clean up after your pets.
We’re a bird-loving family ,We have four adorable parrots — two macaws who enjoy the outdoors during the day and sleep in the art studio at night, and two playful baby Amazons, one in the living room and one in our daughter’s room.They’re very friendly and love to say hello! If you’re not a fan of birds, this might not be the right place for you.

During your stay, we are here to help you at any time, just like family.

Guest restriction: Only registered guests may stay overnight; unregistered visitors are not allowed to overnight. Large parties or events are prohibited without permission.
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you'll be close to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a living plant wall
  • 7 minutes by car from University of Florida and 8 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida
Home away from home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. Home away from home also features laundry facilities and a living plant wall. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gainesville bed & breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Splash pad
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.