Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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5
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Bathrooms
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3
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total);The pet fee is $150
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed;Small and quiet gatherings upon request only.
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Max Occupancy
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10
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Host Language
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English
French
Spanish
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Property Id
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3655488
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Your Private Family Retreat Near the University of Florida
Welcome to The Pond House, a serene and spacious 5-bedroom retreat set on a full acre of peaceful natural surroundings just 2 miles from the University of Florida. Thoughtfully designed for comfort, connection, and memorable gatherings, this home offers the perfect setting for UF graduations, game day weekends, holidays, and extended family stays.
Here, you’ll enjoy the rare combination of privacy, nature, and proximity to everything Gainesville has to offer.
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A Home Designed for Gathering
From the moment you arrive, The Pond House invites you to slow down and settle in. With expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces, everyone can be together while still having room to relax.
The open and welcoming layout makes it easy to:
• share meals
• celebrate milestones
• enjoy game nights
• unwind after a day on campus
The large dining areas and fully equipped gourmet kitchen are ideal for preparing everything from casual breakfasts to graduation celebrations.
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Outdoor Living at Its Best
The outdoor spaces are where The Pond House truly shines.
Spend your days:
☀️ Swimming in the large private pool
🌿 Enjoying the wide open green space for kids to play
🍽 Dining together outdoors
🔥 Relaxing by the fire pits under the stars
☕ Sipping morning coffee with tranquil pond views
The one-acre setting creates a peaceful, private atmosphere that feels like a true escape — while still being minutes from UF.
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Fun for All Ages
Inside, the game room brings everyone together for friendly competition and evening entertainment, featuring:
🎱 Pool table
🎮 Nintendo gaming system
Whether it’s kids, teens, or adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Comfort for Up to 10 Guests
With five beautifully appointed bedrooms, the home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, making it ideal for:
• multi-generation families
• two families traveling together
• graduation gatherings
• group getaways
There is plenty of space to spread out, recharge, and feel at home.
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Perfect for UF Events & Gainesville Visits
The Pond House is especially loved by guests visiting for:
🎓 UF Graduations
🏈 Football weekends
👨👩👧 Parent & family visits
🎉 Celebrations and reunions
Being just 2 miles from the University of Florida, you’re close to campus, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions — while still enjoying a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.
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Thoughtful Amenities
✔ Large private pool
✔ Game room with pool table & Nintendo
✔ Fully equipped gourmet kitchen
✔ Spacious indoor & outdoor dining areas
✔ Fire pits for evening gatherings
✔ Fast Wi-Fi
✔ Parking for multiple vehicles
✔ 1-acre private setting with pond views
Every detail is designed to make your stay comfortable, easy, and memorable.
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The Experience
More than just a place to stay, The Pond House is a place to:
• reconnect
• celebrate
• relax
• create lasting family memories
Whether you’re cheering on a Gator, celebrating a milestone, or simply escaping for a peaceful getaway, this home offers the space and setting to make it special. Wildlife Notice – Natural Pond Area
Our pond is part of Florida’s natural ecosystem and is occasionally visited by a small local alligator.
He is not aggressive and usually stays in or near the water, but for everyone’s safety:
• Do not feed the alligator
• Do not approach or attempt to touch
• Do not throw objects into the pond
• No swimming or fishing in the pond
• Please supervise children and pets at all times near the water
During warmer months, he may rest on the edge of the pond to sunbathe.
This is very common in Florida and completely safe as long as these simple rules are respected.
We love our peaceful backyard and the wildlife that comes with it — thank you for helping us keep both guests and nature safe. This is a private, serene retreat intended for quiet enjoyment.
Parties, events, and unregistered guests are not permitted
Located in Sugarfoot, a neighborhood in Gainesville, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. 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 Thomas Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Haile Village Playground. 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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