The Designer Boutique • 3BR/2BA by UF • Firepit

A beautifully designed Craftsman home in the heart of Gainesville's historic Pleasant Street district. Walk to downtown cafes, restaurants, and nightlife, or unwind in thoughtfully furnished rooms after a day out. A mile from UF and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — ideal for game days, campus visits, or a cozy getaway with family and friends.



Gainesville, FL, United States

8 guests

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Good to know

Welcome to our stylish 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat in the heart of downtown Gainesville, designed with comfort and detail in every room. The master bedroom features a private en-suite with a tub and shower, ample closet space, and room-darkening curtains for restful sleep. The two additional bedrooms each offer a cozy queen bed, generous storage, and blackout curtains for privacy. A second full guest bathroom with tub/shower ensures everyone has space and convenience. The living room is the heart of the home — gather around the electric fireplace for cozy evenings in, stream your favorites on the Smart TV, or pull up to the expandable dining table that seats up to eight for shared meals. Outside is where this place really shines. Start your morning with coffee on the front porch, then fire up the propane grill under the back pergola for a proper cookout. As the evening winds down, pull up a chair around the propane firepit and get competitive with a round of giant Jenga or a football toss game — the kind of night that makes a trip memorable. Practical details handled too: fast WiFi throughout, and plenty of off-street parking so game day arrivals are stress-free. The kind of place that looks even better in person than in the photos.

Other Details to Note

We're in a quiet residential neighborhood, so we ask that guests be respectful of neighbors — especially in the evenings. Small gatherings are totally fine; we just ask that large parties be taken elsewhere. No smoking anywhere on the property. Plenty of off-street parking available — no need to worry about street parking on game days.


What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Entertainment

  • Arcade machine
  • Books
  • Life-size games

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Entertainment

  • Arcade machine
  • Books
  • Life-size games

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Availability

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest access

The entire space is yours :)


Reviews

Eric
May 2026
The place was beautifully decorated, nice, clean and comfortable. 5 minutes away from UF which was the purpose of our visit. Every time I travel to UF, this will be my go to place to stay. We absolutely loved it!
Catherine
May 2026
Jeff’s place was a perfect place to stay - a quiet and interesting historic neighborhood, a charming & well-appointed & comfortable home, and close by both foot & car to all kinds of places to explore, from restaurants to nature preserves. I have nothing but positive things to say about our stay. :)
Priscilla
May 2026
The hosts were incredibly friendly and always available if needed, though everything was so well taken care of that I didn’t run into any issues at all. The neighborhood is quiet and conveniently located near UF, which made getting around really easy. The home itself is stylish, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with plenty of amenities to enhance the stay. I honestly wish I could have stayed a bit longer to fully enjoy this hidden gem. Highly recommend!
Christopher
April 2026
We had an absolutely great time during our stay, and the property itself was perfect for our needs. The area turned out to be fantastic—nice, quiet, and a really relaxing place to hang out by the fire at night and have fun with zero issues. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and look forward to staying here again in the future!
Lisa
April 2026
Jeff's place was great! The house was very clean and decorated beautifully. It's close to the University so a good choice if you're in town for something related to UF.
Claudia
April 2026
Jeff immediately reached out to me after I reserved his rental. He offered assistance if needed and was available to answer any questions. Jeff's rental looks exactly like the pictures posted. The inside is nice, spacious & very clean. The space is adequate in size. The neighborhood is quiet & safe. Jeff would message me throughout our stay to make sure we needed anything. My nieces will be starting University of Florida in the Fall and wanted to checkout the campus before the Summer. Everybody was happy with Jeff's rental property. We loved our stay and would stay again in the future. Thank you, Jeff.

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