Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Gilchrist County

Secluded little cabin on the Suwanee. Screened porch, good size yard deck. Great view of the river from the raised deck. Excellent little floating dock. Nice quiet place.

We absolutely loved staying here. It was so peaceful and relaxing. There were springs all around the area to visit. We enjoyed the privacy and the beautiful night skies. The cows next door were a treat to watch, an added bonus I would say. I hope to stay here again one day!

We are repeat visitors. This property is private enough to enjoy your stay with family but also located close enough to Ichetucknee Springs State Park to enjoy all the park amenities. We were able to tube, kayak, paddleboard and swim all the way down to the property from the State Park. We saw all sorts of wildlife from otters to deer, bats at night, owls. The location has all the essentials, and the hosts are very receptive to any needs or questions. Highly recommend!

Stayed here for almost 2 weeks while my husband was cave diving and I was working remotely. Beautiful views, right on the water. We enjoyed using the kayaks and watching the family of hawks in the tree next door. Would stay again.

Suwannee River Retreat was one of the best family vacations we have had! The home + dock + amenities are unmatched and it was the perfect getaway in nature for our family. The home's surroundings were beautiful- peaceful Suwannee River and nicely shaded yard. The dock was shaded most of the day, and was where we spent a good amount of time with some fishing and others kayaking. Our Easter 2025 weekend was so enjoyable and we're grateful for the memories made here. We will cherish this experience. Thank you Cheryl for sharing your lovely retreat with us <3 A few notes for future travelers- kitchen has all you need. We brought things in case and didn't end up needing them. We were even able to have a nice holiday meal with all the serving dishes. We enjoyed Fanning Springs State Park, Hart Springs county park, Nature Coast Trail - Suwannee River Bridge.

Our time at this home was not long enough! We enjoyed numerous of springs nearby during the day and looked forward to coming back to the coziest home on the river. We really appreciated the rafts that were available to use! My favorite place was the screened in patio on the upper deck. My son (2) & I started our days and ended our days out there. A wonderful home with much to offer. We can’t wait to come back <3

You just can’t beat this quaint little place! I will be staying when I come back to visit my family! She is the best ! I seriously have never had a better expierence with a stay in any hotel ! Her air b&b is hands down the best..and don’t get me going on her brownies! Yes she had fresh fruit and brownies waiting for us, she also stayed up late to help me plan some things when I was still in California ! Thank you Tami !!!

Always a pleasure staying at Steve's place! It has everything I need when I'm in the area, and is conveniently located to many local springs and dive sites. The AC works great on the hot days, and the washer/dryer make it perfect for longer stays. Looking forward to my next visit!

Beautiful location with easy access to the local springs and University of Florida

This was my third stay with Kellie, and just like the previous times, everything was perfect. The place was spotless, in a great location, and Kellie’s communication was excellent throughout. I’ll absolutely stay here every time I visit Branford — it truly feels like a home away from home!

We brought our Frenchies. The cows were so close. The dogs loved the cows. I love cows too. Bob is a nice guy and quick to get you anything you need. Bob has two cats and they are both friendly. My husband snored loud, due to allergies in the area. I felt kinda bad, because I worried that he was too loud, but Bob never said a word. We were able to drive out to Gainesville every day and do things, not a long drive. We thought the yard was fenced in, but it isn't completely, so the dogs had to stay on leashes while outside. That wasn't a big deal though. Over all, we had a great vacation.

Great option for nearby softball tournament.

We thought that Marcos’s AirBnB was fantastic. It was a large beautiful, spacious apartment set in a wonderful village community in the countryside and only about 3 miles from the city. We had everything we needed in the apartment and also had access to the swimming pool and gymnasium. Outside in the village there were a few bars, cafe’s, restaurants and shops. Also the communication with Marcos was first class, receiving prompt and clear instructions about how to get into the property. We also thought that the apartment was excellent value for money and we would recommend anyone who needs to stay in Gainesville to check Marcos’s apartment out.

Great location in Haille Village near restaurants. Apartment was very clean and well stocked. Larina was very responsive and accommodating!

Mickie's place was very clean and smelled great. His place was the cleanest Airbnb I have been to. There were extra towels for the bathroom, which was nice and towels in the kitchen. The kitchen had what we needed. The washing machine and dryer were clean. I would definitely stay there again.

We absolutely love this location and the all beautiful places you are able to walk to and enjoy. His place was well equipped with everything we needed. Beds and couch are very comfy, and we all slept great!

Comfortable atmosphere, cute neighborhood, great walking area!

This is a nice condo in a very quiet and peaceful area. Several restaurants and a coffee shop within walking distance. Other restaurants within a short drive. Grocery stores nearby as well. We attended UF graduation and although this condo was a few miles longer drive than something closer to campus, it is well worth it. Haile Village is a nice area in Gainesville. We highly recommend renting this condo.

This was a nice little spot! The laminate wood flooring throughout gave the unit a really nice feel, and everything was spotlessly clean upon arrival. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touch of having easily accessible charging plugs right next to the bed – so convenient! The water pressure in the shower was also great. Beyond the practicalities, the inside was quite stylish. It offered a comfortable amount of space for one person or a couple. The location was great for my needs, offering easy access to Gainesville while being just on the outskirts of the University of Florida. I'd definitely recommend this Airbnb!

The unit was meticulously neat and clean. You have a great cleaning crew! Not a smudge on the white cabinets. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and you have everything you need if you want to cook and eat in. There’s a complete set of kitchen appliances including Keurig coffee maker. The bathrooms and bedrooms are clean with lots of closet space. The grab bar in the shower is helpful. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. The place is easy to find, a short drive to shopping area and lots of restaurants. 3 suggestions, maybe an ice tray cube in the freezer for when you have water jugs that you want fill up with ice and water to take out with you. Also maybe a bigger shower head, an inexpensive upgrade that will boost its look and functionality. And an extra towel hook in the bathroom. Overall a very nice place, we really enjoyed our stay and highly recommended.

Great condo and location. Best stay we’ve experienced in Haile Village. Small problem with air conditioning upon check-in; contacted Jessica and fixed immediately. Thanks so much for the stay-would rent again while visiting Gainesville.

We had a lovely week long stay here, the apartment was exactly like the photographs, perhaps even better. Giri was a very gracious host, friendly and communicative. Location was great, quiet and attractive, swimming pool was large, clean and quiet. We often had it all to ourselves. Thoughtful touches such as quality toiletries, plenty of supplies and a real electric kettle which this Brit was very happy to find in Florida! It was perfect for the three of us, oh, and the beds and sofa were *chefs kiss* so comfy and excellent quality. I would stay at this apartment again, no question. Thanks Giri!

we very much enjoyed our stay at Brenda's. The area is very walkable, with several restaurants to choose from, and a great coffee place. I did notice several things for kids to do, very family friendly area. Publix is very close if you need anything. We will definitely look at staying again if it is available the next time we are coming to town. We felt right at home.

Kayley was flexible and able to change our dates on short noticed. My husband spent 3 days fishing with friends, caught red fish and sea trout. He loved how peaceful the area was.