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Sweetwater Branch Inn
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  • The Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast, in historic downtown Gainesville, is part of a Victorian complex which offers all the amenities you'd expect in a world-class bed & breakfast and much more. Featured on PBS's series "Country Inns USA," Sweetwater Branch Inn consists of two historic mansions: the McKenzie House, dating to 1895, and the Cushman-Colson House, dating to 1885.

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  • Inn Details

    The Sweetwater Branch Inn invites you to enjoy the secrets of Southern Hospitality in our two restored 1885 Victorian Homes,and two charming cottages, Nestled in Historic Downtown Gainesville, eighteen guest rooms with private baths, five with extra sitting rooms, Antique furnishings, some whirlpool and fireplaces, full gourmet breakfast,complementary glass of wine in the evening. Stroll thru our romantic gardens and enjoy the fountains and the tranquility of the meandering brick walk ways.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish


    Number of Cats: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Air conditioning

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Secretarial services

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

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  • Standard Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Queen size bed and private bathroom.

    Deluxe Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Queen bed and private bathroom.

    Standard Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    PRivate cottage with queen bed and private bath.

    Deluxe Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Private cottage with queen bed and private bath.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: Gator football weekends, Graduation,Gatornationals

    • Cancellations: Sweetwater Branch Inn will issue a refund for cancelled reservations if the cancellation is made no less than seven days prior to arrival. If the cancellation is made less than seven days prior to arrival, we will be happy to issue a refund if we are able to rebook your room to another guest.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:30am-9:00am 8:30am-10:00am

    • Serving location: Backyard, Front Porch, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    • Italian

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Small town

    City

    • Micanopy

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • 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

    • Gainesville, FL (GNV-J R Alison Municipal) 3 miles

    • 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

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Kayaking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

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    One Marvelous Long Weekend

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Anyone wishing to be pampered by elegance, 19th Century vintage, and start their day with a great breakfast, should make a reservation here. We've never enjoyed a B&B as much as this one. Sweetwater Branch has everything you're seeking, but in a superior style to what you're accustomed to. These people (all of them) know hospitality. We were delighted to have found this wonderful Gainsville spot.

    First time Bed and Breakfast ever

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Our first time Bed and Breakfast at Sweetwater Branch Inn was most enjoyable, and would recommend a stay to everyone

    More Than a Place to Stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Sweetwater Branch Inn invites you to it's benches and swing in it's garden walk or to their rocking chairs and dining tables on the wrap-around porches. A casual gathering for wine and cheese introduces you to a range of guests, greeting many of them for breakfast the next morning, before heading out for a day of work or exploration. The whole experience makes the Sweetwater Branch Inn a destination in itself. - Retired Teacher, Miami, Florida

    Great value and better than any hotel

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My girlfriend and I stayed here for two nights after seeing their deal on Groupon. The value of the stay with the Groupon was absolutely fantastic (it was cheaper than a lot of the other places we stayed on our roadtrip but on a whole different tier of quality). Even without the Groupon, though, I think the rooms are very reasonable priced. The stay here is great. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the room was very spacious (we stayed in Luisa's room). The property hosts two friendly cats that are a pleasure to see lounging about and to interact with. There is a small garden on the property with palms, pretty flowers, and geckos (which we were excited to see). There's also a pond with some small fish in it that entertained us. We spent a couple hours of simply enjoying the outdoor space of the property while we stayed. The breakfast was delicious, absolutely outstanding. They had vegetable frittata that was light and flavorful, yogurt with homemade granola, sweet breakfast crepes, french toast casserole and more. Also their chefs and the whole staff is friendly and easy to talk with, providing a very pleasant atmosphere. We would definitely consider staying here again, as it's a really lovely place and the price is not so much higher than many area hotels, despite the fact that the stay is more pleasant than any hotel where I've stayed. This is perhaps more impressive given that my girlfriend and I are in our early twenties, and the extra cost would be hard to part with, but in this case it would really be worth it.

    Great value

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    My wife and I had to visit Gainesville for business. Rather than stay at a moldy, dingy $75 a night hotel, we decided to make our stay memorable by staying at a B&B. Sure, it's a little more, but the breakfast was plentiful and tasty, and I'll remember it always. The grounds are spectacular and the rooms are charming.

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