Welcome to the Hidden Retreat! The home has been renovated to create a relaxing retreat in a quiet, family neighborhood. The home has been recently updated to be an open concept with a nautical theme offering an intimate and cozy getaway. The house features a farmhouse dining room experience with dimmable lighting, a 55" 4k smart tv for the living room or dining room, a 32” smart tv in the master bedroom, fast internet speed, a stocked kitchen with several new appliances, a laundry room, a charcoal grill, and a screened-in patio, along with privacy fencing in the backyard. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths along with a 2-car garage. The home is located off NW 53rd Ave located just 5 minutes from both a Publix Supermarket and a Super Walmart, Starbucks, several restaurant options, as well as Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park. It is a 12 Minute drive to The University of Florida, 13 Minute Drive to Downtown Gainesville, and about 30 Minutes to the Beautiful Springs. NOTICE: We have one security camera facing the front of the property that will be on during your stay. THE SPACE: If you are looking for a comfortable home that is located in a quiet neighborhood in Gainesville, then this is for you! Located just 12 Minutes to UF or Downtown Gainesville and only 5 minutes to the following places: - Publix Supermarket - Super Walmart - Starbucks - Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Volcanic Sushi + Sake Hunter’s Crossing - Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park This home has a nautical theme with thoughtful touches throughout, including an intimate dining room experience with dimmable lighting, a 4K 55” Smart TV that can face both the living room and dining room, and a king size bed with a 32” smart tv along with a desk all in the master bedroom. The house has been renovated with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, several new appliances, and excellent lighting. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: Please note that cell phone signal may not be the best while inside this home. However, it should work just fine outside. There is an external camera looking outside the front door to ensure that the correct number of guests in the reservation are staying at the property. HOUSE RULES: I want you to have an amazing stay and enjoy my home, but I do have a few rules! FIRST, THE DEAL-BREAKERS (you could lose your deposit): – Quiet hours are between 11pm and 7am. Our home is in a quiet neighborhood and we love our neighbors. Please respect our neighbors by adhering to our quiet hours. – Absolutely NO smoking in or near the house. – Absolutely NO illegal drugs of any kind. – Absolutely NO unregistered guests without prior approval. – All overnight guests must be approved in advance through the booking process and are subject to an additional fee, as noted in our booking price. – Pets are only allowed if you have received pre-approval (and have paid the one-time pet fee ($125 for one or two pets) listed within the house rules. – Any significant damage or by not following these rules will result in the loss of your deposit. OTHER HOUSE RULES: – Park in the garage/on the driveway/or on the side of the road. – I have provided black make-up removal hand cloths to be used for removing makeup. Please do not use other towels, washcloths, hand towels or linens for makeup removal (the stains are permanent and you will be charged for stained linen). – Please always lock all doors and close windows prior to your departure (click the lock button to lock after leaving the house). – I expect that you will respect my home and that you will generally pick up after yourself. PETS: DOGS ALLOWED BY PRE-APPROVAL ONLY and ADDITIONAL PET FEE. – Pet fee of $125 for one or two pets must be paid prior to check-in or your dog(s) will not be allowed on the property. – Your dog should be friendly and house trained. Dogs that utilize pee pads are NOT allowed. – Pets are NOT allowed on the couch, beds, or any of the furniture. – Guests must clean up any pet waste in the backyard to prevent future guests from finding any surprises. – Your dog must be supervised by you at all times or crated in the room if left alone. – Any dog that becomes disruptive will need to be removed immediately. – You will be charged for any damage caused by your dog – Limit of two dogs. An additional dog may be considered on a case-by-case basis. KITCHEN INSTRUCTIONS: – Please do not put knives in the dishwasher (hand wash only). – Please Rinse and Remove all food from dishes prior to putting them in the dishwasher. – Please ensure that all dishes are thoroughly cleaned before putting any and all dishes away. GRILL USE INSTRUCTIONS: – The grill must be used outside of the screened-in patio for safety and must never be left without supervision – Please clean the grill after using it so that it’s ready for the next guest to use. GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS: – Please bring out the garbage and recycling bins (should be inside the garage) to the curb anytime on WEDNESDAY since garbage will be picked up by the city early every Thursday morning. CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS: - Checkout is at 10am. (Late check out request for 11am must be made at least 48 hours in advance so that I can ask the cleaner if that could work with her schedule. Late check out request for 12pm will be an extra charge of $45 and will also require approval at least 48 hours in advance.) - Put all used towels on the floor so we know the ones that were used. - Press the lock button to lock the front door after leaving. - Send me a message that you have left. I AM HERE IF YOU NEED ME I am accessible by phone or text should you need anything during your visit. My goal is to provide a great experience for you during your stay in my home. I appreciate the opportunity to make your stay more comfortable. If you find that there is something you need from me, please do not hesitate to ask. REVIEWS: "Well appointed, comfortably furnished, small but nice fully fenced in yard. Decor was lovely, host was responsive and the location was convenient." - Jennifer "Great stay! It was a beautiful and clean house in a peaceful neighborhood. Host was also extremely nice and responsive. We hope to stay again in the future!" -Corrissa "Very responsive. Always kept in touch making sure we were ok and comfortable. Great place and people!" -Erica "Jarred's place was great - I highly recommend the home. They take great care to make you feel welcome and the home has what you need to be able to comfortably stay there without having to think about too much extra travel stuff - example they allow you to use the garage so you do not have to figure out street parking and or have the car outside." -Steve "Whether you're coming into town for a vacation, dropping kids off for school or a game, this house was wonderful. clean, cool a/c, convenient to all the things in Gainesville. The house is light and airy, the neighborhood was safe and well lit. You won't be sorry about staying in this adorable house." -Debbie "We had a quick family stay here and it was a great experience. Everything was super clean. Getting to UF campus was easy! We appreciated the coffee and breakfast amenities immensely! Thanks for a great stay, Jarred and Lisa." -Lydia "The best AirBnB I’ve stayed at! The house was super clean and well maintained! I felt like I was at home! The kitchen was stocked with coffee, oatmeal, condiments , kitchen appliances, and other essentials! The bathrooms had body wash and conditioner available. I wish I could’ve stayed longer! The hosts checked on us daily. They also accommodated us last minute around 10:30pm. If you’re in Gainesville! Please stay here!!!" -Marissa Relax and enjoy! We hope you enjoy your stay at our place, and we can't wait to host you!