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Groovy Gator Grotto - Walk to the Stadium

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 694 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Groovy Gator Grotto - Walk to the Stadium

Step back into the charm of the 1950s while enjoying all the modern comforts of today! Our beautifully updated all-brick vintage bungalow is located in historic Hibiscus Park—just a short walk to the University of Florida.


Inside, you’ll find a cozy living room with plenty of seating and a large smart TV, perfect for game day or movie night. The master bedroom features a comfy queen bed, its own smart TV, and a private half bath. The front bedroom also offers a queen bed, smart TV, and abundant natural light. The third bedroom is perfect for families or groups, with a trundle twin bed and an additional pull-out mattress—making it easy to sleep up to 6 guests.


The bright and cheerful kitchen is outfitted with plantation shutters, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances—ideal for whipping up meals or snacks before heading out.


Step outside to enjoy the fenced, manicured backyard. Relax on the spacious deck with outdoor dining, gather around the brick fire pit, or play a round of corn hole beneath the shade of mature trees.


Whether you’re here for Gator games, exploring Gainesville, or just soaking up the neighborhood charm, our home offers the perfect blend of vintage character and modern convenience.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from University of Florida. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by foot from University of Florida and a 5-minute drive from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,012 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

482162

Groovy Gator Grotto - Walk to the Stadium Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend at the Grotto!

My family and I were there for my daughter’s graduation. Easy and convenient location close to campus. Would definitely recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki D., Hove, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

This was our second stay and once again property was excellent. It was exactly as described and very well equipped - a perfect home from home whilst visiting my daughter at UF
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gator gem

Clean,cozy and comfortable.Love the quiet neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROMULO H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully maintained home in Gainesville

The house is beautiful outside and inside, very clean and beautiful Feng Shui colors and decor inside, roomy bedrooms with very convenient 1 full bathroom and 1/2 bathroom. Location is great, close to shopping, restaurants and downtown, minutes away. We got a loaded kitchen with nothing missing, with new appliances.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Game Day Stay

House was a great location to walk to game day. It was clean and comfortable and was stocked with lots of thoughtful extras like coffee, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023