Cozy detached tiny cottage retreat — Walk to Tom Petty Park | Cottage in Gainesville

Hi! Welcome to my backyard tiny cottage. I created this space as a my quiet garden getaway and writing retreat tucked behind my house in our historic neighborhood, and it is entirely yours to enjoy.
You’ll have privacy here. Guests use a dedicated walkway along the side of the main house to enter, so your entrance and your schedule are completely separate. The cottage features a remote work setup, WiFi, and its own direct hookup to the city utility lines.
Our neighborhood is a friendly slice of classic Florida. On any given afternoon, you'll see neighbors strolling past, walking dogs, or stopping to chat by the little free library right across the street. If you love music or just a great walk, Tom Petty Park is only a block away, with tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, and ballfields. Fun fact: Tom Petty actually grew up just a few blocks up our street.
I recently retired and continue to work as a freelance writer. When I'm not looking after the property, you might find me jogging (often at San Felsaco State Park), biking the 2.3 miles over and even kayaking.
UF's campus is a just 2.3 miles away, an easy commute if you're visiting for university business. Downtown is less than a mile and a half and occasionally walk. It's a flat, beautiful stroll through the historic Duckpond neighborhood and past the Thomas Center and gardens. Downtown is my prime spot for dinner, to hear music, to shoot pool or attend a play or movie at the Hippodrome State Theatre.
A quick note on pets:
We absolutely love animals (I have a rescue cat named Suzette!), but the cottage is too small to comfortably fit both people and animals. Because of its cozy size and a few tough experiences with guest dogs in the past, we keep the space strictly pet-free to guarantee a clean and allergen-free environment for everyone who stays.

Cozy detached tiny cottage retreat — Walk to Tom Petty Park is located in Duckpond. Cozy detached tiny cottage retreat — Walk to Tom Petty Park provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Air Conditioner, Parking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Air Conditioner, Parking and Balcony to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cozy detached tiny cottage retreat — Walk to Tom Petty Park has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Duckpond has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Duckpond, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.