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Sweetwater Branch Inn
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Sweetwater Branch Inn... lodging that offers hospitality, tranquility, comfort and really, REALLY great breakfast! Close to UF and historic downtown Gainesville.
Sweetwater Branch Inn’s popular Romance packages, which include romantic dinners, champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and bubble bath kits complete the wide range of services provided by this unique inn.
The Honeymoon Suite at Sweetwater Branch Inn.
Our gorgeous gardens!
Sweetwater Branch Inn’s grounds are surrounded by magnificent gardens, site of countless weddings and background to the most beautiful wedding photographs. Nestled within the gardens paths and fountains are a wedding gazebo and a garden bench.
Our gorgeous gardens!
Enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast at Sweetwater Branch Inn.
Enjoy Wine and Cheese Hour each evening at Sweetwater Branch Inn.
Located on the ground floor of the McKenzie house, the McKenzie Hall opens directly into the gardens. The Hall’s central room can accommodate up to 250 guests.
Weddings at Sweetwater Branch Inn are always very special affairs!
Sweetwater Branch Inn is the site of various business meetings, conferences, group luncheons, corporate retreats and holiday parties. The inn offers a choice of reception areas, depending on group size. A gourmet in-house chef and experienced event organizers are available to assist you with any occasion.
A short walk through the gardens will take you to six graciously furnished cottage which are available for extended stay and daily rentals. The Carriage House (above)is located on the second floor, overlooking the koi pond. It sleeps five.
Here's a sitting room, located in Lilly's cottage (one of our Ultimate Cottages)
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Nightly Rate
$109 - $249
, - Reviews 55
- Rooms 20
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
625 East University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
USA - Phone+1-352-373-6760
- Fax+1-352-371-3771
- Toll free+1-800-595-7760
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Sweetwater Branch Inn features 20 spacious guest suites and cottages just blocks from the University of Florida and hip Downtown Gainesville. All of our guests are welcome to a delicious full breakfast spread in the morning, as well as a complimentary wine and cheese hour in the evening. Each of our rooms feature a private bath along with a king or queen size bed, while some rooms have additional beds, Jacuzzis, fireplaces, and extra sitting rooms! Please feel free to head over to our website @ .sweetwaterinn - or call (352) 373-6760 for more information!
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 55 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Wedding Weekend
April 01, 2013
We stayed here for my son's wedding in mid March. The entire experience was top notch from start to finish. The wedding and reception went smoothly thanks to the efforts of Sara and Lauren and the entire staff at Sweetwater. The rooms were great and all the food was delicious! Would highly recommend!
4.4 out of 5Loved it!
March 29, 2013
We have stayed in the Tea Rose room on two occasions. It is a wonderfully appointed, clean, romantic room in a beautifully restored historic house. The staff is very accomodating, friendly and courteous and the grounds are really beautiful. We enjoyed both of our stays. Breakfast was wonderful and the cheese and wine hour was a special treat. Our privacy was easily accomplished and our stay both times was superb! We enjoyed it thoroughly - especially the jacuzzi tub in our bathroom - what a luxury! We recommend it highly to discerning guests who enjoy feeling pampered when they travel. We are permenantly spoiled!
5 out of 5A Slice of Heaven
February 26, 2013
My husband and I came for our 23rd anniversery. It is beautiful and just what you expect at a Victorian B&B. We stay in the Heirloom room and it also had a great little sunroom and and outside porch. The buildings and grounds are wonderful and well kept. Breakfast was yummy and made you wish you could eat more. We will be returning soon.
5 out of 5Fantastic
January 03, 2013
I am sorry we were there for just one night and look forward to a return visit. The Inn is fantastic and we enjoyed walking around the grounds and gardens. Very quaint and nice staff, wonderful breakfast prepared in the main house.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Elyce, Paula, Morgan, Katie, Laury
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Italian
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Spanish
Resident Pets
1 Cat
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Nightly Rate
$109 - $249
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$109 - $249
Grand Room
Our grand rooms are our most affordable rooms that don't skimp on the quality and comfort! These rooms are located in our Cushman-Colson house, and each feature a private bathroom and a queen-size bed. Each grand room reservation is based on double occupancy (2 people per room) and includes a wine and cheese hour in the evening and a delicious full breakfast each morning.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactSupreme Room
Our supreme rooms are located in our Victorian Cushman-Colson and McKenzie houses, and each feature a private bathroom and a queen-size bed. Many supreme rooms feature sitting rooms, larger bedroom spaces, and some even have jacuzzi tubs in the private bathrooms along with claw-foot tubs and walk-in showers. Call for more information, as jacuzzis and sitting rooms are subject to availability! Each supreme room reservation is based on double occupancy (2 people per room) and includes a wine and cheese hour in the evening and a delicious full breakfast each morning.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactClassic Cottage
Our classic cottages are a spacious option for your stay here in Gainesville. Each of our classic cottages feature a private bathroom and a queen-size bed, along with a full kitchen and living and dining areas. Some cottages feature fireplaces, daybeds, and some have back porches equipped with jacuzzi tubs. Please call for more information, as jacuzzis and fireplaces are subject to availability! Each classic cottage reservation is based on double occupancy (2 people per room) and includes a wine and cheese hour in the evening and a delicious full breakfast each morning.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactUltimate Cottage
Our ultimate cottages are Sweetwater's most luxurious options for your visit. Perfect for family get-together or intimate get-aways, these cottages feature large private bathrooms and king-size beds, along with a full kitchen and fully furnished living and dining areas. Some cottages feature fireplaces, daybeds and pull-out couches, and some are equipped with jacuzzi tubs. Please call for more information, as jacuzzis and extra beds are subject to availability! Each ultimate cottage reservation is based on double occupancy and includes a wine and cheese hour in the evening and full breakfast.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3:00pm Check Out: 11:00am
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Minimum Stay: Gator football weekends, Graduation, Gatornationals
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Deposit Amount Required: All reservations are secured with a $100 nonrefundable deposit applicable to your final bill.
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Cancellations: The $100 reservation deposit is nonrefundable, but if you cancel your weekday stay within 3 days, you will nto be responsible for the rest of the reservation. For weekends, please cancel within 7 days, and for special event weekends (Gator football weekends, Gatornationals, or UF Graduations) please cancel 30 days prior to your reservation.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: We have an afternoon wine & cheese hour.
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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AAA
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1 -
UF Parent
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1
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Nightly Rate
$109 - $249
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 55 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Wedding Weekend
April 01, 2013
We stayed here for my son's wedding in mid March. The entire experience was top notch from start to finish. The wedding and reception went smoothly thanks to the efforts of Sara and Lauren and the entire staff at Sweetwater. The rooms were great and all the food was delicious! Would highly recommend!
4.4 out of 5Loved it!
March 29, 2013
We have stayed in the Tea Rose room on two occasions. It is a wonderfully appointed, clean, romantic room in a beautifully restored historic house. The staff is very accomodating, friendly and courteous and the grounds are really beautiful. We enjoyed both of our stays. Breakfast was wonderful and the cheese and wine hour was a special treat. Our privacy was easily accomplished and our stay both times was superb! We enjoyed it thoroughly - especially the jacuzzi tub in our bathroom - what a luxury! We recommend it highly to discerning guests who enjoy feeling pampered when they travel. We are permenantly spoiled!
5 out of 5A Slice of Heaven
February 26, 2013
My husband and I came for our 23rd anniversery. It is beautiful and just what you expect at a Victorian B&B. We stay in the Heirloom room and it also had a great little sunroom and and outside porch. The buildings and grounds are wonderful and well kept. Breakfast was yummy and made you wish you could eat more. We will be returning soon.
5 out of 5Fantastic
January 03, 2013
I am sorry we were there for just one night and look forward to a return visit. The Inn is fantastic and we enjoyed walking around the grounds and gardens. Very quaint and nice staff, wonderful breakfast prepared in the main house.
4.6 out of 5Wonderful experience
December 29, 2012
This is a complex of houses with rooms and separate cottages, too. We stayed in Lilly's Cottage, which is one half of an old house. It had a wraparound porch with rocking chairs. The cottage itself had a full kitchen/dining area, living room area, large bathroom with clawfoot bathtub/shower, and a great bedroom with a king bed and fireplace (although we didn't use the fireplace). The bed was extremely comfortable. There was also a private hot tub on the back porch, although we didn't get a chance to try it out. The staff went above-and-beyond. There was no remote for the TV when we arrived (searched high and low), but the office staff tracked down a universal and even sent out someone for batteries, and delivered them to us. And this was on Christmas Eve. We would definitely visit this B&B again.
4.0 out of 5anniversary visit
November 07, 2012
We stayed in the Honeymoon Cottage and found it to be charming. The breakfasts were delicious--flavorful and a good variety. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They went out of their way to help with questions and when we had a printer problem, they really stepped up to help. The gardens were absolutely lovely.
4.6 out of 5Cozy & relaxing
October 20, 2012
We enjoyed celebrating our 32nd Anniversary at sweetwater branch inn. I highly recommend this Inn for any occassion.. The staff was outstanding. The food was very good.
5 out of 5Our 2012 Sweet Water Inn Wedding
October 19, 2012
If you're looking for the best intimate wedding location then this is the place to have it. I cannot express ENOUGH how amazing the staff is before, during, & after our wedding. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. You can take your vision here at the inn & turn it into whichever fairytale you in visioned. The food is just as amazing as the experience. This getaway definitely makes you step back in time w/ exquisite elegance from a beautiful era. If I had to rate it on a scale from 1-10 it would be a 20. Even if you're just looking for a weekend getaway this is absolutely the perfect place anything. Love you guys! EP? Lol
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Location
Location Type
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Airport
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City
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Downtown
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Small town
City - Ocala
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Distance to city: 34 miles
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Directions to property:
Directions from I-75: Exit 76, 5 Miles East on Newberry Road which becomes Univeristy Ave. 6 blocks East from Main Street Downtown Gainesville. Directions from 441: On the junction of University Ave. and 441(13th Street) turn East. Drive past Main Street. Inn is located 6 blocks East of Main Street.
Airport
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Gainesville, FL (GNV-J R Alison Municipal) 3 miles
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Directions to property:
Right on NE 39th Street, Left due south on Waldo Road until Univeristy Ave. Right on Univeristy Ave. past NE 7th Street. Inn is located on the left.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Zoo
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bicycles
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Bird watching
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Kayaking
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming
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Swimming pool
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Tennis courts
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
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Historic Inn
Property highlights
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Christian Travel
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Economical rates
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Family Travel
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Gourmet food
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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Computer
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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DVD Player
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Fax Machine
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Library
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Private entrance
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Secretarial services
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Spa
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Washer/dryer
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Wedding Facilities
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Wi-Fi
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: M-F 7:30-9am, Sat-Sun 8-10am
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Serving Location: Backyard,Front Porch,Breakfast Room,Breakfast/dining area,Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Wine/Cheese Plate
Signature Dish
Berries and Cream French Toast Casserole
Served at many of our morning breakfast, this fresh baked sweet dish is always a crowd favorite - many beg us for the recipe! Imagine a gooey breaded casserole drizzled with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with homemade custard and berries!Special meal options
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Special Package
Traveling with your Pet packages
Sweetwater is happy to accommodate you and your pet during your trip to Gainesville. We have 3 gorgeous pet-friendly cottages awaiting your arrival. We'll even have something special waiting for your pet - hey, they like hotel amenities too!
Frequent Stay Programs
Sweetwater is proud to offer a punch-card upon check-in with this special: Stay 5 nights with us, get your 6th night free!
Spa/Massage Specials
Be sure to check out Casa Ma Holistic Spa and Stuido right next door to Sweetwater - our guests get an additional 10% off all spa treatments!
Contact The Innkeeper
Best Price Guarantee
What is the Best Price Guarantee?
Simple! BedandBreakfast.com guarantees you're getting the best price on your bed and breakfast stay when you book your room on BedandBreakfast.com. Within 24 hours of your booking, if you find a better price for the same room on the same date(s) at the same B&B, BedandBreakfast.com will refund the difference to you!
What does the Best Price Guarantee cover?
The Best Price Guarantee covers any Bed and Breakfast booked online through BedandBreafkast.com. The Bed and Breakfast must be booked using the Book It button on BedandBreakfast.com in order to qualify.
How do I take advantage of the Best Price Guarantee?
Just call 1-800-GO-B-AND-B (1-800-462-2632) within 24 hours of booking and give our customer support representative the details on the lower price you found.
Best Price Guarantee Terms and Conditions
The BedandBreakfast.com Best Price Guarantee ensures that when you book and pay for your reservation online through the BedandBreafkast.com website, you are booking your room at the lowest available price. If you find a lower price for the same room on the same dates at the same B&B, and contact us within 24 hour of making your booking, we will refund the difference in price to you. This guarantee does not apply to bookings made over holidays and/or for special events. All requests are subject to verification by BedandBreakfast.com. BedandBreafkast.com will not accept screenshots or other purported evidence of a lower price that cannot be independently confirmed by BedandBreakfast.com personnel. Nor will BedandBreakfast.com verify any requests that it believes, in its sole discretion, is the result of a printing or other error or is made fraudulently or in bad faith.