I travel to Gainesville every year to spend Thanksgiving with family and I always stay at the Magnolia Plantation. This beautifully restored 1800's house and surrounding cottages are not to be missed. Peaceful and serene, a stay here is almost like... read more

My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay this past weekend. The house was lovely. The people very friendly. The room very cozy with the fireplace. We had a very enjoyable horse and carriage ride. I would highly reccommend the place to friends and... read more

I was just in Gainesville for an overnight stay, but I look forward to going back. Everything about the place was excellent: the house, the grounds, the service (Blair is a treasure!), the easy access to everything in Gainesville, and, best of all,... read more

Magnolia Plantation is "Home away from Home". The place is clean, warm and cozy. It's a great place to relax or work. Business travelers can relax or work in peace and quiteness with wireless high speed internet. It's well worth giving up... read more

Perfection says it all!!!!!

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This plantation was great. More than anything their staff was friendly and absolutely accommodating. We were there for a wedding. We had a large group and stayed in the carriage cottage one night and Key Lime the other. Key Lime was great, clean,... read more

Jutta and I really enjoyed the hospitality, the house and room and, most of all, Joe and Cindy. Even though they are Florida Gator fans (and I'm a Georgia Bulldog fan), we found them to be wonderful hosts! read more

There is NO way to describe this and do it any justice. It is like walking into a "time warp" into another place ... another time. It is often difficult to decide whether or not you will "get your monies worth" just by looking... read more

As a first timer the experience was awesome. The innkeepers Joe and Cindy made the experience very special.

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My then boyfriend and I stayed at the Magnolia Plantation for our 2 year anniversary in May 2003 before we relocated from FL to MA. It was an AMAZING 3 days and Cindy & Joe were incredible with the fine details of our "surprises" that... read more

This B&B is everything it says it is. Wonderful staff. Awesome owner. Great wine and cheese, and gardens to die for. I would recommend it to all. Clean, relaxing and very comfortable. Will visit it again. Linda Ledyard

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Great place to stay and they allow pets. The accomendations are wonderful! It is close enough to walk to many places too.

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My husband and I joined another couple for a weekend getaway.. the accomodations were perfect..our own cottage - ( we were in Ginger and Nutmeg) each having a private bedroom w/ bathroom and we loved our shared space: a living room and kitchen,... read more

I stayed at Magnolia Plantation when my son was touring the University of Florida. It was wonderful! It beats a hotel any day, I will always stay at Magnolia (if my son gets into UF). Breakfast was amazing, loved the french toast casserole!

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Joe & Cindy are wonderful hosts and Innkeepers....They truly make your stay as relaxing as anywhere we have been and feel like extended family. The rooms / units are all unique and make you feel like you are visiting friends. The morning... read more

Our first impressions were of the grounds which are green and lush. Our family had a separate cottage with full amenities, including a working kitchen, TV, a CD player and CDs and shelves of books. The decor was lovely and high quality. The... read more

This was our first BnB but I am certain we could not have stayed at a better place. Cindy and Joe are wonderful, the garden and house are far more beautiful than any photo will ever capture and the atmosphere was so relaxing we didn't want to leave.

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We love the Magnolia Plantation Inn Bed and Breakfast. We visit Gainesville to see family, and the stay at Magnolia makes our visit very special. It feels like a retreat. Fountains, gardens, foliage, birds singing, wonderful breakfast, and simply... read more

Our family had a wonderful time here celebrating the wedding of our daughter and son-in-law. It was such a charming place and so much fun to be able to all stay together visiting each other at our various rooms or cottages. Joe and Cindy were... read more

We had a wonderful stay. We love to come there to paradise and cannot wait to come back for New Years Eve! Sharon & Gene Casey

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We were a group of 14 people gathered for the wedding of my neice. There were several beautiful garden locations to hold the ceremony and we selected one by the fountain. It was lovely. Some of our party stayed in cottages on the property. My... read more

We stayed in the Key Lime Cottage. The bedrooms are small and the bathrooms small and quaint. We did enjoy the living room space and the amenities of the kitchen. Breakfasts cooked by the inkeeper were good. Great restaurants in walking distance... read more

We stayed for our son's graduation from UF. We had stayed with Cindy and Joe many times during his time in Gainesville. Turnign into their driveway is like being home for us. Rock on the porch and take in the beautiful gardens without being... read more

We had the best time. the food and the sevice was great. We asked our teenager if she would like to stay closer to the water park in Ocala and she didn't want to leave. I look forward to returning.

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A pleasant stay after an exhaustive day and journey was all I was expecting, but I was delighted that the Magnolia Plantation gave me so much more. Beautiful home, delicious food and even snacks! A Southern treat I would love to enjoy again. read more

Wonderful staff, Great food and an oasis for the weary

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The stay was wonderful. The location and property was fantastic. The unusual breakfast added a special uniqueness to our stay.

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Cindy took the time to prepare my Weight Watcher meals so I could stay on track during my stay. That was very much appreciated. Joe told us places to see and eat, gave us maps and we never got lost. Everyone was very friendly and... read more

Once you stay at the Magnolia Plantation you will never go back to a hotel. This charming plantation and its surrounding cottages sit on a beautifully landscaped piece of property walking distance to downtown but set in a quiet neighborhood. The... read more

We came down with our againg female dog and arraved at a clean room and met with Cindy, the owner. Very nice, friendly place., Clean, good food, and the place is just perfect. We will stay again and recommend to our friends and family.. Todd... read more

We love staying with Joe and Cindy. Over the almost 6 years, we have been visiting Gainesville, we look forward each time to the inn. We feel they are like family. It is a warm, loving, peace-filled home. read more

Everyone at Magnolia is great...I would recommend it to everyone.

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magnolia Plantation is a wonderful, charming, enchanting place. Loved everything about it. Katrina is a wonderful cook and host. She has a lovely personality. read more

It was the cleanest, warmist, nicest, homiest B & B we have stayed at. read more

The Magnolia Plantation is a beautiful location. The food is amazing! and the staff is very friendly! read more

What a wonderful family weekend at this B and B. Our cottage slept 6 and a baby comfortably with privacy and the feeling of being at home! We loved the decor and the innkeepers are fabulous!

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We have had the pleasure of staying at Magnolia Plantation several times...Joe and Cindy have never failed to make us feel welcome. Our favorite room is Jessica's Courtyard. What a beautiful and relaxing "mini" house. My wife and I... read more

All around wonderful! You two are the best! read more

For my wedding and wedding night my husband and I stayed in Magnolia Plantation's best room, the carriage house. It was pricey but well worth it. The room was beautiful with a porch wrapping halfway around. The jacuzzi tub had a cascading waterfall... read more

This place is a 'slice of Heaven' right in the middle of everything. great stay. great rooms, family atmosphere. wonderful! read more

Magnolia Plantation is a wonderful place. Very tranquil, always clean. The owners are friendly and breakfast is always yummy. The gardens are lively and fountains add a nice, soothing touch. read more

This was my second stay at this wondeful gem in Gainesville. The grounds are inviting with a main house and cottages surrounding lush landscaping. My first stay was in Beths Courtyard, and it was perfect for two people, with an intimate sitting room... read more

We discovered Magnolia Plantation in 2002 when our oldest child became a Florida Gator and have returned several times each year since. Joe and Cindy are so friendly and welcoming that we immediately felt at home and now count them among our... read more

My husband and I have stayed in many B&B's in Florida. This was the absolute best!

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This is a charming Bed and Breakfast. Owners and staff were friendly and welcoming. Very relaxing place to stay. We enjoyed the ambiance.

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This was a wonderful place to stay. Clean, friendly, great food what else can you say.

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You can't help but fall in love with Magnolia Plantation and its owners Cindy and Joe. The grounds are a delight and the accommodations are widely varied. We have stayed in the main house and in the more modern cottages and have enjoyed both... read more

We stayed last new year's eve and are again this year. A great place.

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Joe and Cindy were wonderful and warm hosts. They went up and above service to have fresh flowers in our room, Carriage ride, and dinner arraingments,there were rose petals in our room and a long stem rose on the bed with music playing and the... read more

Everything is always wonderful at the Magnolia Plantation. I have stayed there several times and I always look forward to going back.

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We have stayed at Magnolia Plantation many times, and each stay has been perfect: gorgeous rooms, outstanding food, friendly atmosphere with plenty of privacy, and the most beautiful grounds we have experienced. This is the only place we ever... read more

We were truly blessed to find Joe and Cindy's oasis in Gainesville. Over the years we have become friends and truly look forward to our visits. Jessica’s courtyard is a little slice of heaven, when it is time to decompress. Cindy's breakfasts are... read more