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Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a stone facade.
A living room with a black sofa, a white side table with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, and two wall decorations.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, weight machines, and a punching bag.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a small dining area with two chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 369 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Dogwood Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Regal Celebration Pointe
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fred Bear Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

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At this condo you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Dogwood Park and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from University of Florida. .Condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Dogwood Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Regal Celebration Pointe - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Fred Bear Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University of Florida - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo

Stylish 1BR condo in a secure gated Gainesville community, minutes from UF, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Shands, VA Hospital, UF Vet School & Celebration Pointe. Perfect for Gator football, UF events & graduation, campus visits, medical stays, business travel, remote work or a relaxing getaway. Enjoy a comfortable home base with easy access to I-75, shopping, dining & entertainment. Book your Gainesville stay today!

Serenity Retreat | Gated Condo • Private Garage • Near UF & Celebration Pointe

Looking for a clean, comfortable and convenient place to stay in Gainesville? Welcome to Serenity Retreat, a beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo with a private garage in the secure, gated Gables community.

Whether you're visiting for a University of Florida Gators game, UF event, graduation, medical appointment, business trip, family visit, or relaxing weekend getaway, Serenity Retreat gives you a peaceful home base just minutes from UF, Shands, the VA Hospital, UF Vet School and Celebration Pointe.

Comfortable, Stylish & Fully Furnished

Relax in a thoughtfully furnished condo designed for both short and extended stays.

-King-size bed with premium linens
-55-inch Smart TV in the living room
-Private Smart TV in the bedroom
-Comfortable pullout sleeper sofa
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Keurig coffee maker & coffee bar
-Dining area
-High-speed WiFi for streaming and remote work
-Walk-in bedroom closet & ample storage
-Complimentary shampoo, conditioner & shower gel
-Quality towels and linens
-Private one-car garage
-Screened-in porch with comfortable seating
-Secure gated community
-Contactless digital-lock check-in

PRIME GAINESVILLE LOCATION

One of the biggest advantages of Serenity Retreat is the location. You'll have convenient access to many of Gainesville's most popular destinations.

University of Florida & Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — ideal for Gators football weekends, UF events, campus visits and graduation

UF Health Shands & VA Hospital — convenient for patients, families, medical professionals and extended medical stays

UF College of Veterinary Medicine — perfect for students, faculty, staff and visitors

Condron Family Ballpark & Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — great for baseball and softball fans

Exactech Arena / Stephen C. O'Connell Center — sporting events, concerts and campus activities

Celebration Pointe — shopping, restaurants, entertainment and AMC movie theater

North Central Florida outdoor attractions — easy access to local parks, springs and recreational destinations

YOUR OWN PRIVATE SPACE TO RELAX

After a busy day at UF, a Gators game, a medical appointment or exploring Gainesville, come home to a quiet retreat.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened porch, prepare dinner in the fully equipped kitchen, stream your favorite shows on the Smart TV, or relax in the comfortable living room.

The private garage also means you don't have to worry about searching for parking or leaving your vehicle exposed to the weather.

PERFECT FOR SHORT OR EXTENDED STAYS

Serenity Retreat isn't just designed for weekend visitors. Extended stays of up to four months are welcome.

The fully furnished condo is especially convenient for:

• Medical visits and extended medical stays
• Traveling professionals
• UF students, faculty and staff
• Visiting professors and researchers
• Families visiting Gainesville
• Relocation and temporary housing
• Internship or training assignments
• Extended business trips
• UF football weekends and special events

Special rates may be available for qualifying extended stays. In-stay cleaning can also be arranged for longer reservations.

THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS

Celebrating something special?

We can help arrange optional add-ons such as flowers, chocolates, wine or fresh-baked treats to make your Gainesville stay even more memorable.

EASY & SECURE CHECK-IN

Arrive on your schedule with contactless digital-lock check-in. The gated community and private garage provide added convenience during your stay.

The condo is professionally prepared and thoroughly cleaned between guests so you can arrive, settle in and enjoy your stay.

WHY GUESTS CHOOSE SERENITY RETREAT

Great location. Comfortable accommodations. Private garage. Peaceful surroundings.

Whether you're coming to Gainesville for the Gators, UF, Shands, the VA, Vet School, Celebration Pointe, business or simply a getaway, Serenity Retreat provides a comfortable and convenient place to call home during your visit.

Reserve your Gainesville getaway today and experience Serenity Retreat for yourself!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 740 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
It was a pleasure hosting you! We appreciate you staying with us! As a friendly reminder, 10 am is check-out time tomorrow. Leave all the dirty towels in the laundry room.
Please leave the linens on the bed. I will take care of them. Please clean all used dirty dishes. Please remove all trash and food from the unit and place them in the trash compactor.
When leaving the unit go right towards the rear of the community. At the stop sign the compactor will be on the left side. It is tan in color. Recycling is on the right side of the stop sign.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo have a pool?

Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo has a pool and a communal pool.

What makes Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo.

Is there a private hot tub at Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo?

No, Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Serenity Retreat @ Celebration Pointe-Cozy, Relaxing and Updated 1 Bedroom Condo Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

The condo was great for a quick weekend trip to Gainesville. My 17 year old used the pull out and slept great. The location was close enough to campus, but far enough away from the business of town. Gregg was a great host and communication was quick and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025