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    Our top choices for Gainesville cottages

    1. Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

    A single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a wooden fence.

    2. Charming, Peaceful Tiny Home in Alachua, Florida

    A wooden deck with a railing, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to a house.

    3. Fish, Boat & Explore: Cross Creek Cabin w/ Dock!

    A log cabin with a glass dining table surrounded by chairs, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a door leading outside.

    4. Palmetto Cottage-1930’s Florida Cottage

    A white house with a porch, surrounded by trees and vegetation.

    5. Juniper Cottage — In the Heart of Old Florida

    A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees and plants.

    6. Beautiful cozy cottage fully fenced near town and springs

    A small, single-story house with a porch and a front door.

    7. Deer Haven Farmhouse-Cozy 1-Bedroom Cottage in Enchanting High Springs

    A single-story house with a porch, a small attached garage, and a fenced yard.

    8. White Sands Lake 2-bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 6, Kayaks/Fishing

    A small, single-story building with a blue exterior and a white porch.

    9. Sunsets and Horse Ranches Cottage

    A covered porch with a view of a sunset over a fenced pasture.

    10. Bass Fishing Paradise w/ Shared Dock in Hawthorne!

    A small, single-story structure with a porch, surrounded by trees and a picnic table.

    11. Hawthorne Angler's Cabin w/ Lake + Dock Access!

    A small yellow building with a porch, surrounded by trees and grass.

    12. Private Beach & Dock! North Florida Lake House

    A grassy area with a fire pit and four white Adirondack chairs.

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    Gainesville and related destinations

    Home to the Florida Gators, this college town buzzes with energy at The Swamp during football season. Explore the natural springs at Paynes Prairie or stroll through the butterfly-filled exhibits at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

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    A modern building with a curved glass facade and a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

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    Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

    A Drury Inn & Suites hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

    Sweetwater Branch Inn

    A small, single-story house with a porch, a brick chimney, and a green roof.

    Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

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    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

    A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

    Depot Village

    A yellow house with a porch, a staircase, and a small garden area with artificial grass and pebbles.

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

    A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

    La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

    A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a parking lot.

    Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

    A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a grassy courtyard.

    Vista Verde Farm Retreat

    A fenced property with three cabins, a gravel path, and a grassy field.

    Holiday Inn Express Starke by IHG

    A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring multiple windows and a flat roof.

    Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

    A hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent hotel name on the facade.

    Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

    A covered outdoor area with a pool, seating arrangements, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

    Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75

    A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and a minibar area with a "Hilton" sign.

    Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

    A Sleep Inn & Suites hotel with a modern entrance, parking lot, and a clear sky.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

    An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

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