*The Gathering House A*- Sleeps 12, Grill, 4BR
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Jacksonville
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House
12
Guests
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
Come stay with us in this beautiful Victorian home! Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century and experience this charming, but updated space with modern finishes and amenities. This house is fantastic for family gatherings due to its formal dining room, front porch, and 2nd story balcony. You’ll fondly recall your stay here for years to come, so book now and experience our Springfield hospitality!
Rooms and Beds
Living Room
single beds: 1
Room #1
king beds: 1
Room #2
queen beds: 1
Room #3
queen beds: 1
Room #4
double beds: 1
Features and Amenities
Air Conditioning
Allows Children
Allows Pets
Baby Bath
Barbecue
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Check In Option Instruction
Coffee
Conditioner
Contactless Checkin
Cooking Basics
Dining Table
Rates and Availability
Taxes and fees are additional
Reviews
this is the second time our group stayed at Andrew…
Lauren
this is the second time our group stayed at Andrew & Melody’s & it’s perfectly suited for cooking, walking to meals & entertainment & sipping coffee on the porch! Thank you for hosting us again, we love everything about this home & all its beautiful character
Andrew & Melody’s place was delightful. I loved the wrap…
Jamie
Andrew & Melody’s place was delightful. I loved the wrap around porch and balcony. The place definitely has old Florida charm! I am grateful they allowed us to bring all of our pets when we were running away from Hurricane Milton from Pinellas. Overall, we had a great stay.
En general estuvo todo bien , solo necesitan poner un…
Pedro
En general estuvo todo bien , solo necesitan poner un poco de atención en los baños pero fuera de eso todo fue fantástico es un buen lugar para alojarse y disfrutar de tu estancia.
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this is the second time our group stayed at Andrew…
Lauren
this is the second time our group stayed at Andrew & Melody’s & it’s perfectly suited for cooking, walking to meals & entertainment & sipping coffee on the porch! Thank you for hosting us again, we love everything about this home & all its beautiful character
Andrew & Melody’s place was delightful. I loved the wrap…
Jamie
Andrew & Melody’s place was delightful. I loved the wrap around porch and balcony. The place definitely has old Florida charm! I am grateful they allowed us to bring all of our pets when we were running away from Hurricane Milton from Pinellas. Overall, we had a great stay.
En general estuvo todo bien , solo necesitan poner un…
Pedro
En general estuvo todo bien , solo necesitan poner un poco de atención en los baños pero fuera de eso todo fue fantástico es un buen lugar para alojarse y disfrutar de tu estancia.
We enjoyed our stay and felt it was a great…
Michael
We enjoyed our stay and felt it was a great value for the money. The house was sprawling and had tons of room for our family and friends. The neighborhood was quiet and felt pretty safe despite being close to downtown Jacksonville and the characters you tend to find in downtown areas these days. We would stay here again.
We were pleased with the accommodations. The Gathering is the…
Rhonda
We were pleased with the accommodations. The Gathering is the perfect way to describe this home. A variety of places inside and outside the home to gather in conversations, playing games and plenty of comfortable places to sleep.
It was a great location and it was easy to get to all the places we wanted to explore.
We would recommend this place to our friends and family.
It was a great location and it was easy to get to all the places we wanted to explore.
We would recommend this place to our friends and family.
Had a great time staying in this beautiful house
Alexandra
Had a great time staying in this beautiful house
We have very little to say about the house, and…
Luthfur
We have very little to say about the house, and I mean that in the best way possible. It fit my whole family, lots of rooms and beds. I loved the charm of the old house. Getting in was a little tricky and they could have used some more towels. Kitchenware was stocked well along with coffee but not many other basics like oil. Overall I would stay again if I needed to be in Jacksonville!
Lots of space so everyone could spread out. Home reminded…
Cathy
Lots of space so everyone could spread out. Home reminded us of older New Orleans home with kind of a quirky layout and little unexpected rooms. Added to the charm of the home.
Located in nice, older neighborhood. Check out Uptown Kitchen for breakfast/brunch. It was so good we ate there both mornings
Could have used some more detail on the cleaning and making sure everything worked properly.
Overall a good value when you have a large group.
Located in nice, older neighborhood. Check out Uptown Kitchen for breakfast/brunch. It was so good we ate there both mornings
Could have used some more detail on the cleaning and making sure everything worked properly.
Overall a good value when you have a large group.
Beautiful, historic home. Plenty of places to rest, relax, and…
Teena
Beautiful, historic home. Plenty of places to rest, relax, and enjoy family. We arrived late at night and had a hard time with the code getting in but it was quickly handled by our host. Charming home. Lots of space. Would book this again if we had the need to be in Jacksonville again.
Great service and good price
Keyla
Great service and good price
This property was great for hosting a large group and…
Emily
This property was great for hosting a large group and had plenty of space for everyone, but did not fully live up to our expectations. The pictures do a great job of hiding all of the imperfections in the house such as unleveled flooring with tripping hazards, holes in windows, and doors that do not fully close or do not close at all. The host were great with communication, but did not make it very clear of how shared this property is. There is the 2nd and 3rd floor property that we rented, as well as a basement property and guest house that could be rented at the same time. But they did not make it known that all of the listings would be sharing the same backyard with us as well as guest could bring pets and not inform the other guest sharing the space. Overall the house was clean and very spacious, and within walking/quick driving distance of good spots in jacksonville.
Very spacious, lots of room. Wish there was a twin…
Kaicie
Very spacious, lots of room. Wish there was a twin bed in the room upstairs with the couch in it and could have used a couple more spare towels but that’s the only real notes I have. 12 people and a dog stayed here no problem.
The home is beautiful, has tons of space, and is…
Shannon
The home is beautiful, has tons of space, and is very convenient to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The hosts were extremely responsive!
Janusz T.
Beautiful turn of the century home with spacious rooms and…
Emily
Beautiful turn of the century home with spacious rooms and amazing decor. Fully stocked kitchen with upgraded equipment. One minor issue (that could NOT have been known by hosts until we told them) corrected VERY FAST. Walking distance to the Brick and Beam venue where our Son was married. Wonderful weekend. We will want to stay again!
Great place
Dorothy J.
They have done a beautiful job renovating this house. It is an up and coming neighborhood and very convenient to everything.
This is a beautiful historic home in a beautiful neighborhood….
Haley
This is a beautiful historic home in a beautiful neighborhood. We had plenty of room for the whole family! Over all a good experience!
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Overall it was great, the floors could have been cleaner…
Brenda
Overall it was great, the floors could have been cleaner and the bathroom(non master) the floor had hair so don’t know that it was swept.
Andrew and Melody’s home is beautiful and very cool. Great…
Austin
Andrew and Melody’s home is beautiful and very cool. Great for larger groups. I want to highlight a few things:
1) Value: for the price, this Airbnb cannot be beat. It is the best priced in Jax.
2) Location: It is in a great location that is a quick 5-10 min Uber from everything. It is an older home in an up and coming neighborhood. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet.
3) Home: There are 4 bedrooms and an few extra spots to crash. Al of the bedrooms are upstairs with a large living space downstairs. The house has an awesome porch that is nice to sit and relax in nice weather. It is clean and well kept. You can definitely tell it is DIY renovation but it is still nice. Nothing of major concern for that regard.
4) Host: The host is very nice, responsive, and truly cares about the house and your stay. That’s all you can ask for.
5) Cons: You can tell other guests do not respect the house because of broken fixtures. Also, if you’re picky about a mattress-it’s not for you.
1) Value: for the price, this Airbnb cannot be beat. It is the best priced in Jax.
2) Location: It is in a great location that is a quick 5-10 min Uber from everything. It is an older home in an up and coming neighborhood. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet.
3) Home: There are 4 bedrooms and an few extra spots to crash. Al of the bedrooms are upstairs with a large living space downstairs. The house has an awesome porch that is nice to sit and relax in nice weather. It is clean and well kept. You can definitely tell it is DIY renovation but it is still nice. Nothing of major concern for that regard.
4) Host: The host is very nice, responsive, and truly cares about the house and your stay. That’s all you can ask for.
5) Cons: You can tell other guests do not respect the house because of broken fixtures. Also, if you’re picky about a mattress-it’s not for you.
We had a wonderful time at Andrew and Melody’s place….
L
We had a wonderful time at Andrew and Melody’s place. It was more than enough space, yet cozy, and quiet. The decor is awesome and the porch sitting areas are idyllic and charming. I’m ready to go back!
Location was perfect for my large family. Home was clean…
Javier
Location was perfect for my large family. Home was clean and hosts were very responsive.
The home however does need some work. Some of the bedroom doors didn’t close. The tub in the master bath had a leak in the faucet. One of the doors leading to the exterior balcony was missing a glass panel and door hardware. The breakfast nook had a large hole in the ceiling.
The home however does need some work. Some of the bedroom doors didn’t close. The tub in the master bath had a leak in the faucet. One of the doors leading to the exterior balcony was missing a glass panel and door hardware. The breakfast nook had a large hole in the ceiling.
Great stay, home was beautiful and spacious. Would stay again!
Mikala
Great stay, home was beautiful and spacious. Would stay again!
great place. bit old but very big and spacy for…
Chaitanya
great place. bit old but very big and spacy for family
My family was impressed by the amount of space in…
Tracy
My family was impressed by the amount of space in the home. House suited everyone's needs and wants. We loved it so much we delayed our travels and booked an extra night.
The home was beautiful and the pictures didn’t do it…
Darriel
The home was beautiful and the pictures didn’t do it Justice… 10/10 highly recommend…
This was a good home base while our large family…
Liam
This was a good home base while our large family was traveling. The kitchen was big enough to cook large meals for every one and there was enough space so we could spread out and relax.
This house had ample space to move freely and not…
Markesiah
This house had ample space to move freely and not being right on top of each other. The place is comfortable enough to entertain large groups. The home was clean and welcoming.
This home made me feel like home. I grew up…
Rebecca
This home made me feel like home. I grew up in a big house in NY. It's an older house just like the one i grew up in.
House is beautiful and was clean!
Amber
House is beautiful and was clean!
My family and I had a wonderful vacation in Jacksonville…
Jennifer
My family and I had a wonderful vacation in Jacksonville thanks to the owners of this home. The price is great for what you get. It was definitely big enough for our 3 families. So much space! Beautiful bathrooms and provided many essentials. Thank you again!!
Our stay was awesome. Everything was very clean and in…
DeVandis
Our stay was awesome. Everything was very clean and in good working condition
Beautiful historic home!’it shows some west and year but it’s…
Maggie
Beautiful historic home!’it shows some west and year but it’s got a great eclectic style. Plenty of space. Easy check in. Great location!
This house is so fun! It’s huge! Checking in and…
McKayla
This house is so fun! It’s huge! Checking in and out was easy. We particularly enjoyed the kitchen, as everything was new and convenient to use. It was a great space to accommodate our group of 13. It was nice to have 2.5 bathrooms with so many people. That being said, there were some stains on the bedding, the bathrooms weren’t super clean, and the floors of the house were fairly dirty despite a house rule that you can’t wear shoes. There were also some strange things in the house, like random lights that didn’t work, holes in the ceiling, etc. that made it seem like renovations were started and never finished. Andrew and Melody were super accommodating though, and they brought us extra towels and waived the rule that you can’t do laundry if you’re staying less than a week for us when we reached out about not having enough towels. Overall this is a great place, but a few minor fixes would make it an incredible one!
The house had enough room for everyone it did not…
Aviva
The house had enough room for everyone it did not feel like we was right on top of each other everyone had they own space
Older home with some minor qwerks, that has been renovated…
Lacy
Older home with some minor qwerks, that has been renovated beautifully. We enjoyed this home and would love to stay here again.
Thank you, Andrew and Melody! In the house was very…
David
Thank you, Andrew and Melody! In the house was very clean, tidy, and you both were super helpful during our stay. Thank you for being gracious with us when the sink / dishwasher drain clogged and we couldn’t finish doing our dishes 🙂
Gracias por todo buen servicio
Wilmar
Gracias por todo buen servicio
It was a large, beautiful space in a great neighborhood….
Kirra
It was a large, beautiful space in a great neighborhood. However, the floors left the soles of our feet black (and you can’t have shoes on inside per house rules). It worked for our party but everything was just almost short of working properly. The porches were a great hang space and the perfect late night drink spot/early morning coffee spot!
Good stay, amenities are included as listed and very clean…
Carlton
Good stay, amenities are included as listed and very clean and well kept home. Worth the stay!
The place was so full of charm and it was…
Kathee
The place was so full of charm and it was great for all my kids and grandkids. So much room for everyone!! We loved it and had a great time! I would definitely go back!
Great house!
Erica
Great house!
all in all we enjoyed our stay, there were a…
Shawana
all in all we enjoyed our stay, there were a few things that stood out to us like the refrigerator and the sink, which they were very apologetic about. its an older home with great updates. Love the decor and what they are doing wirh the house
Location was great
Lionel
Location was great
I would love to have another stay here. The neighborhood…
Sydnie
I would love to have another stay here. The neighborhood is lovely. The house has so much of its original charm, with the perfect amount of space for a family as large as mine...and the backyard is the perfect size. OH and the upstairs porch is EVERYTHING!
Beautiful house, good size for a big group. Responsive and…
Wendy
Beautiful house, good size for a big group. Responsive and helpful hosts. Definitely recommend!
I feel like I am in my home
Nolvin
I feel like I am in my home
We love the house is spacious and old style beautiful….
Jamie Lyn
We love the house is spacious and old style beautiful. It perfect for our size group of 10. Kitchen sink flooded and was broken but they assured no extra charge for not doing the dishes.
The house does need some TLC, some bulbs were out in lamps and under the beds needed vacuumed. I stepped on a tac from the ottoman in the entry room, and in the master my sister stepped on something sharp but we couldn’t find it. Not private for bonfires. The common bathroom needs some work but all in all we got to all be together in one house and we really loved being able to have a big house like this to be together in. If you need space this is it. Thank you for the affordable, beautiful home. We would stay at one of Andrew and Megan’s places again.
The house does need some TLC, some bulbs were out in lamps and under the beds needed vacuumed. I stepped on a tac from the ottoman in the entry room, and in the master my sister stepped on something sharp but we couldn’t find it. Not private for bonfires. The common bathroom needs some work but all in all we got to all be together in one house and we really loved being able to have a big house like this to be together in. If you need space this is it. Thank you for the affordable, beautiful home. We would stay at one of Andrew and Megan’s places again.
House is great for large groups and handled my group…
Erik
House is great for large groups and handled my group perfectly. It is also beautiful to be inside and very cool walk around. The doors could use some upgrades and the shower in the guest bath could be updated.
Good stay, I would recommend.
Deion
Good stay, I would recommend.
House is very spacious. Would be great for a large…
Amanda
House is very spacious. Would be great for a large group. There were a few repairs needed - that's the only reason for the 4 star. But, overall, it was a good option for us. Very cool house.
Springfield house
Patricia C.
The house had the room we needed for our stay and was a good location to our events. The house is still a work in progress and could use a closet in the Master bedroom.
House was nice.
Don W.
Our stay was short but the house was nice. The neighbor hood is a lil sketchy. The property is a shared property with renters in the basement which was weird at times. Doors would shut and you’d think someone was in the house with you. But overall not a bad experience.
Andrew & Melody were great hosts! The house is big…
Brittany
Andrew & Melody were great hosts! The house is big and beautiful.
Beautiful home, bathtub doesn’t work. Although remodeled, some things have…
Marie
Beautiful home, bathtub doesn’t work. Although remodeled, some things have been done poorly.
I came into town for business. The location was great…
Marrio
I came into town for business. The location was great and very close. I was truly amazed on the home and will definitely recommend others to book. I can say that this location will be my first choice while visiting Jacksonville in the near future.
The Gathering House was perfect for our Family get-together! It…
Vicky
The Gathering House was perfect for our Family get-together! It was very spacious and clean! Hosts were very responsive!
Clean house, great communication, would book again!!!
Stephanie
Clean house, great communication, would book again!!!
This house was amazing. My family and I had all…
Darlyn
This house was amazing. My family and I had all the room and space we needed to be together and for those small moments we needed our own “me” time. We were not ready to leave when the day came. We are planning another trip to Jacksonville and are looking forward to booking with Andrew & Melody again. Hopefully it will be at the Gathering House again!
We had a great experience at the gathering house with…
Betsy
We had a great experience at the gathering house with everything we needed and so close to many activities
Lovely and spacious house, close to downtown. Had a great…
Kieran
Lovely and spacious house, close to downtown. Had a great time. Easy checkin and good communication with hosts. Would stay again. Thanks!
(Note: the house is divided into two units, and the basement is rented separately).
(Note: the house is divided into two units, and the basement is rented separately).
Perfect area. Enjoyed the house felt like home away from…
Jaleesia
Perfect area. Enjoyed the house felt like home away from home!
Everything good!
Daniel
Everything good!
Amazing house and amazing hosts! The spot was great for…
Isla
Amazing house and amazing hosts! The spot was great for a big group of friends and I would stay here again if we go back to Jacksonville with a large group!
Great location and price….close to downtown…Will stay there in our…
Ricardo
Great location and price….close to downtown…
Will stay there in our future trips.
Will stay there in our future trips.
Beautiful place. Real close to everything you need. I would…
Bruno
Beautiful place. Real close to everything you need. I would recommend to anyone.
The home was beautiful, especially the hardwood floors – gorgeous!…
Jason & Leah
The home was beautiful, especially the hardwood floors - gorgeous! But multiple things in disrepair, and pretty bad plumbing in both upstairs baths. Some bedrooms had no place to put clothes, and I think one bed is a full that was advertised as a queen. Sketchy neighborhood, but was convenient/quick access to get places. I don’t know if the listing specified, but they did not provide all the supplies (paper towels, dish soap, trash bags, etc), which annoys me. Not sure if we’d stay here again.
Great value for such a large house. The listing says…
Felicia
Great value for such a large house. The listing says four rooms but it has an additional attached bedroom with a twin. Worked well with our family.
All I can say is that there great an I…
Eric
All I can say is that there great an I will be renting from them again
Great response time … decent home … matching pictures to…
Renee
Great response time … decent home … matching pictures to reality…clean
Really clean and spacious, I love the modern look of…
Cynthia
Really clean and spacious, I love the modern look of everything, it was easy to contact and communicate with our host, quick response and very welcoming,
The biggest disappointment for me was the fact that the…
Dena
The biggest disappointment for me was the fact that the description of the backyard as being beautiful and big wasn’t accurate at all. The owners stated that it was from storm damage the night before, but the things that we saw were not from storm damage just basically not being taken care of: road cone with underbrush growing around it and under it and covered with stains and mold, furniture moved to the side of the house and cushions thrown about, an open bag of charcoal, and empty cans strewn about.
The front porch had what appeared to be a leftover joint from the previous guests on the table and a half drunken bottle of water. We didn’t touch it simply because of the uncleanliness and the fact that we didn’t want to be accused of using it. There was also a swing bed that looked as if it had been taken down and just left in the corner.
The bedroom furniture from upstairs had been moved outside onto the balcony by the previous guests as well. One of our guests said that their bedding had red hair on the sheets as well as some kind of white residue. I understand that this facility could be rented out in separate areas, but to have it rented out during the same weekend by two different parties is strange and uncomfortable.
The owners were nice and did offer to come and tidy up the area as well as bring a complimentary bottle of wine, but the initial disappointment of the area would not be fixed by that so we left the offer alone.
The front porch had what appeared to be a leftover joint from the previous guests on the table and a half drunken bottle of water. We didn’t touch it simply because of the uncleanliness and the fact that we didn’t want to be accused of using it. There was also a swing bed that looked as if it had been taken down and just left in the corner.
The bedroom furniture from upstairs had been moved outside onto the balcony by the previous guests as well. One of our guests said that their bedding had red hair on the sheets as well as some kind of white residue. I understand that this facility could be rented out in separate areas, but to have it rented out during the same weekend by two different parties is strange and uncomfortable.
The owners were nice and did offer to come and tidy up the area as well as bring a complimentary bottle of wine, but the initial disappointment of the area would not be fixed by that so we left the offer alone.
Lovely home, big! Would sleep a ton of people. Many…
Matt
Lovely home, big! Would sleep a ton of people. Many great rooms and areas to relax and hang out. The neighborhood is up and coming, full of giant beautiful old homes. Would definitely stay again! Andrew and Molly were great at communicating and addressing any of our needs. Great place !
The home is in a great location. Its Very Spacious…
Thomas
The home is in a great location. Its Very Spacious home. And the porch is everything. Mins from the stadium and mins from the airport. I would definitely stay here again.
Overall our trip was great! Andrew and Melody were very…
Kelley
Overall our trip was great! Andrew and Melody were very quick to answer our questions and we had a really fun time!
Great spaces in this large home. Porch adds a special…
Ken
Great spaces in this large home. Porch adds a special touch to evenings. Hosts are very responsive.
Normally would just give 4 stars and move on, but…
Adam
Normally would just give 4 stars and move on, but there were some very loud guests who stayed in the basement portion of the house and it took filing a complaint with airbnb to get an adequate response, to only then be called "rude" by the owners. So i figured i would give an honest review, not meant to ding the owners, but so that others know what they are getting for a fairly expensive fee.
The house is older, so it has very little insulation and the walls are paper thin. We could literally hear every conversation the people renting the basement portion were saying through the duct work all the way on the third floor. Them having a party, playing rap music, and smoking weed really didn't help at 1030pm with a 7 and 8 year old crying either.
Electrical code violation in master shower (the most blatant, though not the only one), the can light is not finished or suitable for a wet location, fire hazard.
No lights in master bath, there was one out of six that barely would light up the room
Dirty floors throughout, for having a no shoes policy, my kids had to walk around with socks (not an easy task at that age) b/c of how dirty the floors were. no doubt they have not been cleaned in quite sometime. I had to throw the socks away b/c they were so black with dirt.
Only one shower works in the master bath and the shower head is full of rust and mold, to include most of the tile in the master shower. Though hard to tell with very little light.
the other full bath shower had so much hair clogging the drain and sand, we were unable to use it at all, due to the water backing up and it just being gross.
Extension cords all over to connect tv's in the house, tripping hazard in most rooms and very few outlets throughout the house.
Windows are filthy...especially the upstairs. looks like there is popcorn ceiling stuff all over them, really detracts from the views
Door handles throughout the house barely work and on of the knobs kept falling off, i assume it was stripped. Can leave you stuck in a room, fyi
Smoke detectors do not have batteries or are not hard wired, so they do not work, or are just too old. Very scary
Ice maker does not work, very annoying. was frozen solid and did not allow the auger to kick out the ice
There is also an 8 unit micro hotel next to the house, that it appeared to get more of the owners attention as they were spending there time cleaning it and getting it ready in lieu of focusing their efforts on this place.
Parking is confusing, no one knows who gets the driveway, so you can be blocked in and have to coordinate with other guests, which is not convenient, especially if they have multiple vehicles and are not at the house.
The house is older, so it has very little insulation and the walls are paper thin. We could literally hear every conversation the people renting the basement portion were saying through the duct work all the way on the third floor. Them having a party, playing rap music, and smoking weed really didn't help at 1030pm with a 7 and 8 year old crying either.
Electrical code violation in master shower (the most blatant, though not the only one), the can light is not finished or suitable for a wet location, fire hazard.
No lights in master bath, there was one out of six that barely would light up the room
Dirty floors throughout, for having a no shoes policy, my kids had to walk around with socks (not an easy task at that age) b/c of how dirty the floors were. no doubt they have not been cleaned in quite sometime. I had to throw the socks away b/c they were so black with dirt.
Only one shower works in the master bath and the shower head is full of rust and mold, to include most of the tile in the master shower. Though hard to tell with very little light.
the other full bath shower had so much hair clogging the drain and sand, we were unable to use it at all, due to the water backing up and it just being gross.
Extension cords all over to connect tv's in the house, tripping hazard in most rooms and very few outlets throughout the house.
Windows are filthy...especially the upstairs. looks like there is popcorn ceiling stuff all over them, really detracts from the views
Door handles throughout the house barely work and on of the knobs kept falling off, i assume it was stripped. Can leave you stuck in a room, fyi
Smoke detectors do not have batteries or are not hard wired, so they do not work, or are just too old. Very scary
Ice maker does not work, very annoying. was frozen solid and did not allow the auger to kick out the ice
There is also an 8 unit micro hotel next to the house, that it appeared to get more of the owners attention as they were spending there time cleaning it and getting it ready in lieu of focusing their efforts on this place.
Parking is confusing, no one knows who gets the driveway, so you can be blocked in and have to coordinate with other guests, which is not convenient, especially if they have multiple vehicles and are not at the house.
This is a go-to property with accommodating host.
Lonnie
This is a go-to property with accommodating host.
This was a first for me and my friends and…
Jillian
This was a first for me and my friends and family, and we loved this house tremendously. it was beautiful. We loved the kitchen and the sitting areas. All in all, I'm definitely planning to book this house again for our future gatherings.
Wonderful
Erica
Wonderful
Amazing location, beautiful home. Great atmosphere and a great location…
Samantha
Amazing location, beautiful home. Great atmosphere and a great location to downtown Jacksonville.
The house is amazing if you have a large group….
Charity
The house is amazing if you have a large group. Pet friendly and in a great location
Great for big groups and easy to get around the…
Austin
Great for big groups and easy to get around the area.
Great house in downtown Jacksonville!!
Jeff
Great house in downtown Jacksonville!!
Beautiful home!
Chasity
Beautiful home!
This is such a beautiful , clean and spacious home….
Danielle
This is such a beautiful , clean and spacious home. I honestly fell in love with this antique home. It was so gorgeous. The wrap around balcony was probably my favorite part. It was super clean upon arrival and the host were always available when we needed. I would love to rent this space out again.
Great stay!
Jake
Great stay!
An excellent place for a big group. the gathering house…
Emma-Rose
An excellent place for a big group. the gathering house was a perfect place for us to hang out, make food together and enjoy eachothers company. There are a lot of places to sleep, although not all spots have the luxury of privacy with a closing door. some electrical stuff was a bit weird, but the house is beautiful and the outside spaces are perfect for enjoying the sun. There aren't a lot of shops to walk to in this neighbourhood, but the houses were so beautiful to walk around and look at, and everything you need is a short drive away. Andrew and Melody have airbnb figured out so entry was easy and questions were addressed quickly.
Great place!
Petros
Great place!
Great location and space. Perfect for large groups and a…
Josh
Great location and space. Perfect for large groups and a close drive to anything in the city.
Location!
Reuben M., Lenox, MA, USA
Great location and also good for small size events.
The home was clean and well kept up, very spacious…
Jaamisha
The home was clean and well kept up, very spacious and beautiful. Me & my family enjoyed this nice home.
Absolutely beautiful
Alan S., Tifton, Ga. 31794
I was nervous heading into this stay ~ we use VRBO regularly and have always had good experiences, but this is the first time I've stayed at a listing that was too new to have any reviews. I'm so glad we took the chance. The house is absolutely gorgeous ~ all the old Victorian charm you could ask for (but with good wi-fi and a modern kitchen and baths). The place is very spacious ~ lots of room for us to spread out. This was just a family getaway for us, but it would be fantastic for a party ~ lots of gathering spaces and a beautiful balcony. We loved strolling the neighborhood and looking at all the beautiful architecture. This has probably been my favorite VRBO thus far ~ we would definitely rent again.
Nice Place
Michael S.
We stayed for 4 nights, this house has plenty of room for everyone. This house has great character. The front porch is a great place to hang out and have your morning coffee. We definitely recommend staying here!
1232 N Laura Street – Gathering HouseThis is a wonderful…
Tyler
1232 N Laura Street - Gathering House
This is a wonderful house and we enjoyed our time in Springfeild (area in Jacksonville). We stayed in the main house, second and third floor. We had two families with a total of eight people and we had plenty of room.
Some highlights of the house were all the different nooks and crannies to enjoy; like the breakfast nook right off the kitchen, the unique sitting area in the entrance, the “yoga” room on the 2nd floor, and the desk by the back door to jump on a laptop and check email (the WiFi was very strong throughout the house).
Both the house and the neighborhood are very charming. This is a historic property with a carriage house (for the horses) and former servants quarters. The weather was perfect for sitting on the front porch. And everyone we met I was super nice and really proud of their community.
Some hotspots… Each morning we ate breakfast at Uptown Kitchen. It’s a short walk from the house. They just got a new chef from Louisiana and the food was phenomenal with lots of different specials and southern favorites. Henry J. Klutho Park is also a short walk away and includes a baseball field, a gazebo, and an 18 hole PDGA frisbee golf course. We ate, drank, and played games at Strings Sports Brewery and Lemonstreet Brewing Co. There were a few other breweries that we didn’t get a chance to go. Main Street Food Park at 1352 N Main Street looked fun but was closed. We enjoyed some great live music at an outdoor concert called Music on Main at Sesquicentennial Park. We hit up Sweet Pete’s on our last day for some fun at the candy factory. There is lots more to do. This is just what we were able to fit into our short stay.
There was another family staying below us in the mother-in-law suite on the first floor. So we had to be mindful of them. We were able to park in the driveway but there was also plenty of street parking for everyone.
I look forward to our next visit back. Maybe we will catch a concert at the Florida Theatre, go to a Jaguars game, or check out one of the local festivals; like Porchfest.
This is a wonderful house and we enjoyed our time in Springfeild (area in Jacksonville). We stayed in the main house, second and third floor. We had two families with a total of eight people and we had plenty of room.
Some highlights of the house were all the different nooks and crannies to enjoy; like the breakfast nook right off the kitchen, the unique sitting area in the entrance, the “yoga” room on the 2nd floor, and the desk by the back door to jump on a laptop and check email (the WiFi was very strong throughout the house).
Both the house and the neighborhood are very charming. This is a historic property with a carriage house (for the horses) and former servants quarters. The weather was perfect for sitting on the front porch. And everyone we met I was super nice and really proud of their community.
Some hotspots… Each morning we ate breakfast at Uptown Kitchen. It’s a short walk from the house. They just got a new chef from Louisiana and the food was phenomenal with lots of different specials and southern favorites. Henry J. Klutho Park is also a short walk away and includes a baseball field, a gazebo, and an 18 hole PDGA frisbee golf course. We ate, drank, and played games at Strings Sports Brewery and Lemonstreet Brewing Co. There were a few other breweries that we didn’t get a chance to go. Main Street Food Park at 1352 N Main Street looked fun but was closed. We enjoyed some great live music at an outdoor concert called Music on Main at Sesquicentennial Park. We hit up Sweet Pete’s on our last day for some fun at the candy factory. There is lots more to do. This is just what we were able to fit into our short stay.
There was another family staying below us in the mother-in-law suite on the first floor. So we had to be mindful of them. We were able to park in the driveway but there was also plenty of street parking for everyone.
I look forward to our next visit back. Maybe we will catch a concert at the Florida Theatre, go to a Jaguars game, or check out one of the local festivals; like Porchfest.
The owners stay on top of things, even through Christmas…
Bryanna
The owners stay on top of things, even through Christmas Day when we had an issue. The place has a lot of space and family area. I definitely recommend to book if visiting the Jacksonville area. Everything is close by and it’s right by downtown. Thank you guys!
Beautiful cozy home. Great communication, house very welled equipped. Will…
Marilyn
Beautiful cozy home. Great communication, house very welled equipped. Will revisit.
Enjoyed our stay. Host were wonderful. Very attentive and responsive
Kenneth
Enjoyed our stay. Host were wonderful. Very attentive and responsive
We experienced some issues during our stay. The hosts were…
Michael
We experienced some issues during our stay. The hosts were good communicators and did what they could to make things right. Some issues are beyond their control, because the hosts aren’t always the property owners. When repairs are needed, there’s only so much a host can do to fix those issues. These hosts made the effort to make things right when certain issues were beyond their control.
Very nice, clean and charming. Very old house so everything…
Brian
Very nice, clean and charming. Very old house so everything is not perfect but its nicely renovated although some finishing touches still appear to be needed. Would recommend to any large family looking for a get together place.
Description
Come stay with us in this beautiful Victorian home! Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century and experience this charming, but updated space with modern finishes and amenities. This house is fantastic for family gatherings due to its formal dining room, front porch, and 2nd story balcony. You'll fondly recall your stay here for years to come, so book now and experience our Springfield hospitality!
Notes
★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★
Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough and extensive process of cleaning after each check-out.
We charge a pet fee of $100 per reservation for 2 pets maximum.
*If you neglect to inform us ahead of time that you are bringing a pet with you than we reserve the right to either TERMINATE your stay early or charge an additional $100 on top of the original pet fee.
The following additional charges apply to late check outs/early arrivals, assuming we can offer this at all (we often can’t so please never assume this will be allowed):
1 hr or less early arrival or late departure: $50
1-2 hr early arrival/late departure: $100
2-3 hr early arrival/late departure: $200
These fees are primarily in place to highly discourage late checkouts/early arrivals since this causes our cleaning service undue stress to prep the unit prior to your or the next set of guest’s arrival. This also increases the need for them to rush/cut corners, increasing the likelihood of them not cleaning the unit to the high standard which we hold them to.
injury.
REFUND DISCLAIMER:
Please note that if a refund is issued for your booking, the processing fee of 3.9% will not be refunded. The refunded amount will be the total paid minus the 3.9% processing fee per Stripe’s return policy. This applies to direct bookings and bookings made through select booking channels. Thank you for your understanding.
● No cats allowed.
● No garage access. For liability reasons, per our insurance we must keep the garage doors closed. Why you may ask? In the past year we have had garage doors ran into, hit by trucks, fall off the tracks, and even our garage door motor knocked off the ceiling by a vehicle. Each time is generally a $1500+ fix.
● You must be 21 years of age or older to book a reservation, and an individual who is 21 years of age or older must be present throughout the duration of the reservation.
● Please no eating or drinking in the bedrooms (closed water bottles are an exception). Additional cleaning fees to remove food/drink stains will apply.
● This is a smoke-free property. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the home or on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a $200 fine to cover additional cleaning costs.
● Pick up all trash before departing. Place all garbage in an outside trash can.
● Please wash all dishes. If the dishwasher was used, please run and unload the dishwasher prior to
departure.
● Do not open the windows. This is due to the extra security measures we have installed.
●Do not overload the washer/dryer. Do not wash sandy beach items or towels in the units. Empty the dryer lint trap after EVERY USE. Additional fees will apply if units are damaged due to improper use.
● The storage room is to remain closed at all times.
● Consumables such as condiments or snacks may be left behind by previous guests if they are not empty. We try our very best to ensure that it is not expired or stale. HOWEVER, ultimately, it is up to the guests’
discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility
for the consumables.
● Please do not rearrange the furniture.
● If guests are found to have had a party without host permission which results in additional cleaning or
maintenance required, guests will be responsible for additional cleaning charges. In the unfortunate
event that neighbors are disturbed, GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY
IMMEDIATELY.
● NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY
Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough and extensive process of cleaning after each check-out.
We charge a pet fee of $100 per reservation for 2 pets maximum.
*If you neglect to inform us ahead of time that you are bringing a pet with you than we reserve the right to either TERMINATE your stay early or charge an additional $100 on top of the original pet fee.
The following additional charges apply to late check outs/early arrivals, assuming we can offer this at all (we often can’t so please never assume this will be allowed):
1 hr or less early arrival or late departure: $50
1-2 hr early arrival/late departure: $100
2-3 hr early arrival/late departure: $200
These fees are primarily in place to highly discourage late checkouts/early arrivals since this causes our cleaning service undue stress to prep the unit prior to your or the next set of guest’s arrival. This also increases the need for them to rush/cut corners, increasing the likelihood of them not cleaning the unit to the high standard which we hold them to.
injury.
REFUND DISCLAIMER:
Please note that if a refund is issued for your booking, the processing fee of 3.9% will not be refunded. The refunded amount will be the total paid minus the 3.9% processing fee per Stripe’s return policy. This applies to direct bookings and bookings made through select booking channels. Thank you for your understanding.
● No cats allowed.
● No garage access. For liability reasons, per our insurance we must keep the garage doors closed. Why you may ask? In the past year we have had garage doors ran into, hit by trucks, fall off the tracks, and even our garage door motor knocked off the ceiling by a vehicle. Each time is generally a $1500+ fix.
● You must be 21 years of age or older to book a reservation, and an individual who is 21 years of age or older must be present throughout the duration of the reservation.
● Please no eating or drinking in the bedrooms (closed water bottles are an exception). Additional cleaning fees to remove food/drink stains will apply.
● This is a smoke-free property. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the home or on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a $200 fine to cover additional cleaning costs.
● Pick up all trash before departing. Place all garbage in an outside trash can.
● Please wash all dishes. If the dishwasher was used, please run and unload the dishwasher prior to
departure.
● Do not open the windows. This is due to the extra security measures we have installed.
●Do not overload the washer/dryer. Do not wash sandy beach items or towels in the units. Empty the dryer lint trap after EVERY USE. Additional fees will apply if units are damaged due to improper use.
● The storage room is to remain closed at all times.
● Consumables such as condiments or snacks may be left behind by previous guests if they are not empty. We try our very best to ensure that it is not expired or stale. HOWEVER, ultimately, it is up to the guests’
discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility
for the consumables.
● Please do not rearrange the furniture.
● If guests are found to have had a party without host permission which results in additional cleaning or
maintenance required, guests will be responsible for additional cleaning charges. In the unfortunate
event that neighbors are disturbed, GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY
IMMEDIATELY.
● NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY
Neighborhood
This is an amazing area of Jacksonville where you will find many restaurants, cafes, and shopping areas within walking distance. We love having the option of walking to local eats or hitting up established healthy chains. Minutes from everything in Jacksonville.
Access
Guests will have access to the house the Primary house floors 2 and 3.
Space
Enjoy a quiet spot centrally located to everything Jacksonville has to offer. This home away from home boasts 4 beautiful bedrooms with a stylish office space and several smart TVs for you to enjoy your favorite shows. There is the perfect balance of comfort and style in all the spaces in this home. Your stay will be met with a the highest level of cleanliness for you to enjoy your stay in Jacksonville. Also great for events! We are in a friendly neighborhood that allows pre-organized events. Please make sure to coordinate with me beforehand.
Outdoor areas include a front porch and second story porch to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. The front porch and second story porch is your private area. The back yard is shared with the downstairs listing.
Some of the amenities we have include:
**Smart TV w/ Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Spotify, Pandora
**Big screen TV
**Grill
**Beautiful Back yard
**Fenced yard
**Coffee pot with coffee, cream, and sugar
** Cooking basics
**Laptop-friendly workspace
**Washer and Dryer
**Bedroom 1 King, Bedroom 2 King, Bedroom 3 Queen, Bedroom 4 Queen + Daybed.
Note: There is three units on the property. The Primary House, A converted basement space, and a back house. This listing is for the primary house floors 2 and 3.
Outdoor areas include a front porch and second story porch to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. The front porch and second story porch is your private area. The back yard is shared with the downstairs listing.
Some of the amenities we have include:
**Smart TV w/ Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Spotify, Pandora
**Big screen TV
**Grill
**Beautiful Back yard
**Fenced yard
**Coffee pot with coffee, cream, and sugar
** Cooking basics
**Laptop-friendly workspace
**Washer and Dryer
**Bedroom 1 King, Bedroom 2 King, Bedroom 3 Queen, Bedroom 4 Queen + Daybed.
Note: There is three units on the property. The Primary House, A converted basement space, and a back house. This listing is for the primary house floors 2 and 3.
Transit
Public transportation is minimal in Jacksonville in general. You are a few blocks north of the downtown bus terminal if you would like to use that. Car or Uber is best.
Features and Amenities
Air Conditioning
Allows Children
Allows Pets
Baby Bath
Barbecue
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Check In Option Instruction
Coffee
Conditioner
Contactless Checkin
Cooking Basics
Dining Table
Dishwasher
Downtown
Dryer
Essentials
Event Friendly
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Pit
First Aid Kit
Free Parking
Free Street Parking
Freezer
Hair Dryer
Hangers
Has24 Checkin
Heating
Internet Wifi
Iron
Kitchen
Laptop Friendly
Microwave Oven
Office
Outdoor Seating
Private Entrance
Shampoo
Shower Gel
Smoke Detector
TV
Washer