| pets are welcome (surcharge). there's also a fitness center, and a terrace features sunloungers and a pool. complimentary amenities include parking and a breakfast buffet. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. laid-back rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. some add sofabeds and sleep up to 6 guests. set off interstate 75, this relaxed hotel is 2 miles from kanapaha botanical gardens, and 3 miles from natural history exhibits and a butterfly house at florida museum
Gainesville Regional Airport 26 min
Historic Haile Homestead (7 min) Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (5 min)
Bamboo, roses, herbs & water lilies are a few highlights of this botanical garden with a gift shop. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History (11 min)
Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (20 min)
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Depot Park (14 min)
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Swamp Head Brewery (9 min)
Local brewhouse offering craft beers in a low-key taproom & weekly tours of its facilities. Sweetwater Wetlands Park (10 min)
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Harn Museum of Art (11 min)
One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (5 min) Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (19 min)
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (12 min)
Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Loblolly Woods Nature Park (13 min)
This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching. Morningside Nature Center (19 min)
Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (13 min)
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (16 min)
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. | 
