House in Gainesville, FL
Reasons to book
About this house rental
🧡 Welcome to The Jungle Cat ! 💙 UPKEY's newest 5-star Vacation Home! 💫
🌿 Escape the ordinary in this bold and playful jungle-inspired Gainesville getaway 🌿
▻ Free on-site parking
▻ Private backyard & outdoor game entertainment
▻ High-speed Wi-Fi
▻ Multiple indoor gathering spaces
▻ 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths — sleeps up to 8 guests
▻ Convenient Gainesville location
▻ Perfect for UF visits & Gator weekends
The Space:
🐆Stay Wild at The Jungle Cat: Good times live here. Adventure starts here. Your Gainesville getaway awaits!
What You’ll Love About This Space:
✔ Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home designed for groups and families.
✔ Stylish jungle-inspired interiors with bold artwork and unique décor.
✔ Open living, dining, and kitchen areas perfect for gathering.
✔ Fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals during your stay.
✔ Comfortable bedrooms offering plenty of space to relax and recharge.
✔ Dedicated lounge and game room for relaxing and spending time together.
✔ In-home laundry facilities for added convenience.
✔ Outdoor backyard space with room to hang out and enjoy the fresh air.
Fun & Entertainment!
🎮 Dedicated game and lounge room for indoor entertainment.
🌳 Take the fun outdoors with backyard games and an outdoor hangout area.
👫 Perfect for friendly competitions, group gatherings, and relaxing evenings.
🥎 Just 1 minute from Tom Petty Park's 8 newly renovated pickleball courts.
🐊 Great home base for pickleball weekends, Gator weekends, and group getaways.
Prime Location – Explore Gainesville!
This home is perfectly located for a variety of activities:
🎾 1 minute from Tom Petty Park's pickleball courts.
🏪 The Public and General restaurant and craft cocktail bar is right across the street.
🏫 Conveniently located near the University of Florida and Gator activities.
🪻 Explore Gainesville's beautiful springs and natural swimming spots.
🥾 Enjoy nearby nature trails, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
Whether you're unwinding in the jungle-inspired interiors, challenging your crew to a game, enjoying the backyard, or exploring Gainesville, The Jungle Cat is your perfect home base for a fun, memorable getaway.
✨ Book today and experience the charm and convenience of The Jungle Cat!
Guest Access:
Full access to the home, including: kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen appliances, HDTVs, etc. Free dedicated parking lot.
The Neighborhood:
Nestled in Gainesville's historic Duckpond neighborhood, just minutes from Tom Petty Park, local dining, the University of Florida, outdoor attractions, and some of the city’s best spots to explore and unwind.
Getting Around:
The Jungle Cat’s convenient location makes it easy to explore Gainesville by car, rideshare, bike, or on foot, with Tom Petty Park and The Public and General just steps from your door.
Other Things to Note:
🔇 NO parties or loud music; $500 fee
🦮 NO pets; $250 fee. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required for Service Animals
🚭 NO smoking or vaping (incl. tobacco & marijuana); $250 fee
🙅♂️ NO unregistered guests (all guests must be on the reservation); $100 fee for each unregistered guest
🚨 Our home has cast-iron piping that is quite sensitive. To keep everything running smoothly, please flush toilet paper only. Do not flush "flushable" wipes, paper towels, or hygiene products (bins are provided for these). Please note that professional repair costs for clogs caused by these items will be the responsibility of the guest.
🔔 Guest App & Verification: After booking, you’ll be required to complete our Guest App before check-in. This includes required verification steps such as the rental agreement, ID verification, and applicable refundable security deposit or non-refundable damage waiver. You’ll receive access to the app immediately after booking, where you’ll find your check-in/out details, early check-in/late check-out options, local guide, property information, and door codes once the required steps are completed. Completing the Guest App ensures your self-check-in is quick, easy, and seamless!
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🎥 We have an active doorbell security camera outside to ensure the safety of guests and our home; it also helps us guarantee that all house rules are being followed
🔊 We have an active noise decibel detector inside that detects excess noise and notifies us
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🙋You have been charged for the number of guests selected at the time of booking; for more than 6 guests, there is a $12 nightly charge per extra guest
😴 Potential for noise: Sound may travel more in some areas of the house - light sleepers may be affected
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Please,
🧹 Be respectful of the space (this is our home) and clean up reasonably after yourself
🗑️ Do not leave any trash outside--we like to keep our community beautiful. Trash days are Wednesday, if your stay falls in those days we'd really appreciate if you could pull the bin to the curb
🔧 Let us know immediately if you accidentally break or damage anything or if anything isn’t working as it should
❕Double-check closets and grab all your things before heading out. Forgot something? We’re happy to help return it for a $30 handling fee plus shipping.
Please feel free to ask us for more information about these if you have any questions or concerns. 💫 Have a wonderful stay!
Interaction with Guests:
Enjoy complete privacy during your stay 💙 The UPKEY team is reachable by phone should you require any immediate assistance.








