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Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Piccadilly Suite (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Tea Rose Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Carriage House (2nd Floor above the Office) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Luisa Room (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Cornelia Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Isadora Suite (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Island Grove (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly
1 Queen Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Blue Moon Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Aurora Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Giovanna Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Lester's Place (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Julia Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Lilly's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Heirloom Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Tiffany Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre

Located in Gainesville, Sweetwater Branch Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. This bed & breakfast is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast
  • Electric car charging station
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Firepit
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Miniature golf on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Sweetwater Branch Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Gainesville bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Premium bedding
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 36
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Pets cannot be left unattended

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sweetwater Branch
  • Sweetwater Branch Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Inn
  • Sweetwater Branch Hotel Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & breakfast
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & breakfast Gainesville

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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