You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF
"Hidden Lake" is gated and secluded on 11 acres, IN town and close to the University of Florida with an extra large master suite with whirlpool tub, fireplace, and walk in closet and expansive views of a private lake. A second en'suite and two additional rooms accommodates up to 10 guests. Optional guest house that sleeps 4 more can be arranged and just a 200 feet from the main home. Be our guest and enjoy the seclusion and the feel of living in the woods, yet only minutes from UF!
Property manager
Javier Garrido
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,512 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
About the neighborhood
Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
Oaks Mall - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
North Florida Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Sante Fe College - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
University of Florida - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Mother's Pub North - 3 min drive
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF located?
This family-friendly Gainesville vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Regal Royal Park and Oaks Mall. University of Florida is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.
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Hidden Lake Sprawling Home on Private Lake with optional Guest House close to UF Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Wonderful place for us to stay and relax while in town for a family wedding. Close to everything and really appreciated the house’s amenities! Wonderful owner who communicated clearly and frequently
Everything accommodated our travel softball team and parents. Great location and amenities. The Host Javier was super supportive of our request and needs and even offered us a late checkout to allow us to play our games without the worry of rushing our checkout. Would definitely use his property again when we come back in the summer.
We love staying at this house. The owner is very responsive and the house is always set up to great standards. There is plenty of room for a large family. This property does not disappoint from the sprawling kitchen, to the comfy living room, and great pool and deck!
We will continue to book here for many more trips to Gainesville.
This place is a real gem. Spacious and open, bright but private.. beautiful. In the morning the hummingbirds were all over and the deer and bunnies, hawks and birds made it feel like an oasis. It was a perfect stay.
The yard and pool make for great relaxing or playing outside.
Javier was absolutely awesome with communication. Also so accommodating. We had a fantastic weekend with friends and family. The house was very clean and we loved all of the Gator memorabilia and decorations. Would most certainly stay here again!! Javier, thanks for the memories and all of your assistance!!!
This property is a peaceful retreat in the heart of Gainesville. It’s feels like you’re miles away from the city, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Within minutes you will find all the amenities Gainesville has to offer, grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, and of course the University of Florida. The house accommodated our family of twelve very well. There’s plenty of room inside and out for all to enjoy.
We had a great stay at this awesome house. The kitchen is perfect to cook in for a large family. There were plenty of rooms for everyone to spread out. The back deck, pool, grill, and patio is wonderful! We spent a lot of time relaxing by the fire pit, taking dips in the pool, and enjoying the use of the grill. Quiet property, host is very nice as well. We will book again!
Overall just a good experience at a wonderful property. The pool is great, and the pond is beautiful. At night it is so full of frogs singing and you can see the stars. The house is large and comfortable. A small issue with the door code upon check-in, but Javier quickly responded and resolved the problem.
Reunion of friends and UF Graduation - MS Microbiology
We had a great time at the Hidden Lake property. It was perfect for our relatively large group, and the flow of the kitchen, dining area and living room was great, with the bedrooms offering privacy off the main flow. It was a beautiful location, only wish we had better weather to enjoy the outdoor areas more (quite the rainy weekend (& of course, no fault of the owner!). Despite the weather, the house is open and spacious and we had no complaints. Conveniently located close to UF campus, with plenty of nearby shopping for everything we needed. Would definitely recommend!!
We traveled to Gainesville for my son’s wedding. My family and came from different states and stayed in this home. The home was spacious and just a beautiful home. We loved spending time by the fire pit in the evenings, having dinner together. The home is closed to several restaurants and grocery stores. Very very convenient location. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay very much. I had to reach out to Javier a couple of times, and he responded right away, he’s very friendly and he ensured we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property.
We come to Florida every March, we are from Wisconsin, so we always book a house with a pool, we love to swim, the pool was not filtering, we told the owner, they did send someone out three times, but it was never fixed,to say it ruined our vacation is an understatement, the house and everything else was great.
Positives: Once we settled in this property worked for our large group. The kitchen bar and stools and the grand table were perfect for eating and playing games. The TV area and comfy couches were also a plus. Plenty of beds, bedding, towels, etc. We used the large grill several nights and it worked well. Was too cold to swim, but the outdoor area/furniture was great as well. The property owner/manager was kind and responsive when I called. Negatives: Heating in one of the master bedrooms was an issue the first 2 nights but it was resolved. There was lots of opened food in the pantry and fridges when we got there and a dog bowl full of water and dog hair in the garage. The gate entrance was broken and wide open when we arrived and it kind of gave a run down vibe to the property. We didn't use the paddle boat because we knew we wouldn't be able to put it back the way we found it. The check out instructions via email were different than the ones listed in the VRBO app.
Big open house. Great for family gatherings. Close to university in a very quiet and secluded neighborhood. Host is very responsive to any questions we had.
Loved everything about the house. House was clean, spacious, and wonderful. However, the yard could have been mowed, pressure was the house, the pool deck needs a lot of work.
Michael P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Margaret H.
8 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The 4th of July Party House
We LOVED the size and convenience of the house. It was nice and large with plenty of space to sit, sleep, and play. We enjoyed the peddle boat and brought the kid's kayaks too. The pool and the game room in the garage were also a big hit. The baby shallow pool was a nice spot for littles and parents too. We appreciated the 2 refrigerators!!! They were very much needed.
We had a few things come up and the host responded very quickly.
This was our second year in a row staying at the Sprawling Lakes Resort Home. Beautiful location, property upkeep was a bit lacking this time around, yet the ambiance, and overall stay was magnificent. Property Owner is a pleasure to work with and eager to quickly repair any issues that rose during our stay. Hope to book again in the future!
Our family traveled from Alaska, Bahamas and Washington, DC for a surprise party being held in Gainesville. This was the perfect hideaway for us to stay out of site and socialize until the day of his function.
We loved it and look forward to visiting again soon!