Sanctuary Blue - Walk to UF - Historic Home

Summary:
💙🐊 Welcome to Sanctuary Blue! 🐊💙 UPKEY's newest 5-star Airbnb! 💫
🏡 Step back in time in this beautifully renovated 100-year-old historic home, perfectly situated for exploring Gainesville! Just a short walk to the University of Florida and vibrant downtown Gainesville.

▻ Plenty of free parking
▻ Private Backyard with Outdoor Seating & Grill
▻ High-Speed WiFi & Dedicated Workspace
▻ 4 Bedrooms & 2 Baths + Bonus Den/Office
▻ 8 beds for up to 12 guests

The Space:
🛏️ Bedrooms
4 beautifully designed bedrooms feature cozy bedding and stylish decor. You'll find 2 King beds, 1 Queen, and 4 Twins (2 Daybed/Trundles), offering a restful escape after a busy day exploring Gainesville. The ground-floor den supports additional sleeping by means of a pull-out sofa (which converts to a bed) and includes a dedicated workspace to catch up on those important emails.

🛋️ Living Room
Relax in the stylish, insta-worthy living room featuring two couches, a decorative fireplace, soft lighting, art from local artists, and warm tones. Enjoy movie nights on the 65" LED TV with access to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, news & sports.

🍽️ Kitchen
Cook up your favorites in the fully stocked kitchen, featuring sleek quartz countertops, ample shelving, a full stove/oven, and all essential cookware. We also provide complimentary basic cooking essentials and coffee, cream, natural sugar, and a selection of herbal teas.

🚿 Bathroom
The spa-inspired, luxurious bathrooms include a lavish rainshower and bathtub, modern tile, and premium bath products—body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and fresh towels are all included for your comfort.

🌐 Connectivity & Entertainment
Fast 250 Mbps WiFi ensures you can stream, work, or scroll without interruption. The smart TV includes streaming platforms for endless entertainment.

🌡️ Comfort Features
Enjoy central A/C throughout the condo plus ceiling fans in nearly every room. Each room features blackout curtains, ideal for those seeking much-deserved sleep-in time.

🏢 Exterior & Amenities
Free parking is conveniently located right outside the home. Washer/dryer, perfect for longer stays or to wash clothes after your Ginnie Springs visit. You'll have access to the outdoor lounge spaces, front porch, and grill for fun & entertainment in the sun! ☀️

📍 Location
Situated just a 5-minute walk to the University of Florida, our boutique Sanctuary Blue home is the ideal base for campus events or exploring other points of interest in the heart of Gainesville. 🧡

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire interior of the home as well as the exterior grounds, including the private backyard with a privacy fence, outdoor seating, and grill. There is plenty of free dedicated parking for your group 💙

The Neighborhood:
Discover the charm of our historic Gainesville neighborhood, ideally situated in the 💙 of the city near University Avenue.

Getting Around:
Explore Gainesville with ease! ✨
🚙 Drive (free parking)
🚶Walk (UF and Downtown)
🚲 Bike (dedicated bike rack in the back)
🚖 Uber (your own personal chauffeur)

Other Things to Note:
Please,
▻ 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
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▻ We have active doorbell and exterior security cameras outside to ensure the safety of our 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 will notify you when thresholds are being reached for extended periods of time
▻ You have been charged for the number of guests selected at the time of booking; for more than 8 guests, there is a $12 nightly charge per extra guest
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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.
▻ 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 keep in mind that to confirm your reservation you will be required to fill out a Guest App, where you will have to upload a valid phone number and email so we can make sure to better cater to your stay. We will give you access to the form immediately after booking, and you will find all your booking information there (check in/out info, early check in / late check out options, local guide, property details, etc.)

Please feel free to ask us for more information about these if you have any questions or concerns. We can't wait to host you at Sanctuary Blue! 💙💫

Interaction with Guests:
Enjoy complete privacy during your stay 💙 The UPKEY team is reachable by phone should you require any immediate assistance.