Beautiful Victorian Dwtn Historic Main St. Stay!

5.0 · 
Map pinUnited States · Florida · Alachua
Beautiful Victorian Dwtn Historic Main St. Stay!
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Beautiful Victorian Dwtn Historic Main St. Stay!

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Efficiency Apt. 100% Private entrance, code, parking, kitchenette, bthrm & balconies on historic Main St.! Qn bed, lg bathrm w/18ft skylight over tub. Coffee, tea, ice all w/R.O. water. Fanimation fan/light. Smart TV (remotes). Quiet AC. Dedicated fast WIFI. Walk to Shops, spas, event parks, dining. I-75 5 min. TOU 6 min. Gainesville 15 min. Springs 17 min. GNV 22 min. ADA ramp, wheel luggage car to room. Apt. attached to Victorian Home, gated prvt .53 acres. Safe Norman Rockwell-ish street! The space 100% Private efficiency apt. attached to original Victorian home on beautiful downtown historic Bob Hitchcock's Main Street! Private code, entrance, parking, large bathrom w/18 ft skylight over soaker tub. Quality eco-toiletries, bath pillow, mats. Tons of storage, hairdryer, iron, yoga mat, luggage racks, private dining table (inside or out) Dedicated Fast Cox Wifi. Work desk/leather chair. Efficient kitchenette w/Keurig, coffee pods, French Press, condiments. coffee/tea, Air fryer-toaster oven w/grill, microwave, kettle, tea, teapot, fridge/freezer, ice. Dishes & silverware. 7 stage RO water is in your Brita, Keurig and ice. Sip coffee/tea at sunrise, or relax to the sound of our 1920 Boy With Fish fountain from our famous porches (formerly The Pink Porch) originally the Thigpen House. We are the 3rd owners of this century Victorian. Socialize, plug in your laptop or phone outside too! Your back door leads to another private porch, perfect for meditation, yoga, checkers (all provided). Hang wet suits and swimwear outside your back door clothes line or railing to dry after a fun day at 4 local springs. Poe and Gilchrist Blue 17 minutes. Ichetucknee and Ginnie springs 10 min. farther. ADA-compliant ramp. Secure fenced & gated 1/2 acre property. Take a stroll down magical Main Street, as our jasmine fills your senses in summer, and Christmas lights and holiday cheer abound through December. We are 2 blocks from 441 then a short, straight shot to Highway 75! Close to everything yet ultra quiet with cold AC for a peaceful nights sleep! Guest access Instant smart code access to your private Victorian Suite,complete with large bathroom and well equipped kitchenette. Desk and leather chair w/dedicated fast wifi. Dining tables inside or out. Tons of storage in your closets, bathroom and private hallway too. View from your window and direct access out your BACK door to our private, huge concrete, gated driveway, directly off Main Street. Private front and back porch areas. 17 mins. to Springs, 22 mins. to GNV airport, UF, Shands, etc. With an unbeatable location just two blocks off 441, you’re moments away from restaurants, tea room, gift shops, spas, bars and all amenities. 3 minute drive or 10 minute walk to gorgeous nature trails at San Felasco State Park, our Florida old growth forest filled with deer, turkeys & birds of prey. Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series announced its impressive lineup of artists who will perform in Skinner Park at the north end of Main Street each Friday in September 2026. Free concert under the stars! So, feel free to grab all Alachua has to offer while enjoying the tranquility of your Victorian stay! Other things to note Come and go as you please in privacy. Automatic porch lights for you to see at night. We provide complimentary 7 stage RO water, coffees, teas and condiments, but if you need a full meal, Southern Taste is 2 doors down from us! They offer breakfast and lunches made to order. Tues. to Thursday lunch from 10:30 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 am to 3:00pm Friday and Saturday for breakfast and Lunch. The Tea Room on Main street has lovely croissant Breakfasts and pastries as well as lunches from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For you early birds, Kookaburra Coffee Shop is open 7 days a week at 6:30 am. Less than 5 minutes from Hanes Haus! We provide 7 stage RO water, coffee, teas and oatmeal, but for a full meal, Southern Taste 2 doors down from us, is open 7:30 am to 3:00pm Friday and Saturday for excellent breakfast & lunches and 10:30 to 2 for lunch on Tues. Wed. Thurs. for cooked to order southern food! Nori Nights on Main Street is a licensed Sushi restaurant with full bar! Chick-Fil-A, Waffle House, McDonalds, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, Wendy's Publix, etc...all less than 5 minutes from Hanes Haus! Conestogas Resturant on Main St., is a tried and true favorite for decades. Lunch and dinner specials are always posted. The Vault ice cream is open7 days from 11:00 am to 9pm (Sat & Sun to 11 pm.) and have 140 flavors plus pastries and desserts to go! Dominoes and Taco Bell are open until midnight KFC, Burger King, and Wendy's are open until 11:00 pm. Moe's, Zaxby's, and El Patio are open until 10:00 PM Sonny's, El Toro, Miapa, and Dunkin Donuts are open until 9:00 PM New York Pizza Plus is open until 8:45 (best fresh all u can eat Italian buffet!) Every day from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm! Seriously check them out! McDonald's, Cilantro Tacos, and Brown's are open until 8:00 PM Harvest Thyme restaurant is open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Mon - Friday Freshest food ever! (Tell Michael Hanes Haus sent you!) Bite Squad, Grub Hub, Door Dash, and Uber Eats, as well as Uber & Lyft, are just a call away. 15 min. to downtown Gainesville on Hwy 441. Main Street Alachua is directly off of Hwy 441 from exit 399 on Hwy I-75. We suggest checking online for changed hours and menus. You can do that easily with our FAST internet! 😬 No smoking or vaping anything on our premises please. Public benches are steps away on the sidewalk to smoke (see photos). Our quiet, central air circulates throughout the house, so due to extreme allergies, pets are not allowed.

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AirConditioningAir conditioning
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ParkingParking space
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Essentials (towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper)
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Shampoo
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Map pinUnited States · Florida · Alachua
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