The Laurel Oak Inn
Select Registry Member Since 2018
The Laurel Oak Inn
Select Registry Member Since 2018
The Basics
If you love experiencing true Southern Hospitality you will love the Laurel Oak Inn, it’s a Florida gem. Starting with a warm southern accent welcoming you when you arrive, to complimentary beverages and delicious breakfasts during your stay. Dave and Nan will immediately make you feel at home, so be prepared to be pampered. Dave likes to say, Nan’s never met a stranger, just like all southern belles.
Things We Love
Tom Petty, as in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers lived at The Laurel Oak Inn in the late 60s when it was a tenement home
For those honey lovers, our honey is made, literally, two doors down from the Laurel Oak Inn
We are the smallest inn and the most intimate bed and breakfast in the Gainesville Historic Bed and Breakfast District
At A Glance
- Complimentary WiFi
- Smoke-Free Property
- Free On-site Parking
- Adult Only
- Fireplaces in All Guestrooms
- Jetted Tubs - Some Rooms
- Full House Rental Available
- Weddings & Events Available
Best For
- College or University
- Gardens & Natural Wonders
- Wedding/Special Occasion/Celebration
Sip & Savor
Prime & Pearl (a short drive away) is a sublime, delightfully original chophouse in Gainesville, Florida
Dragonfly, a sophisticated twist on Japanese tapas-style dining, serving sushi, sashimi & robatayaki, with a full saké bar
4th Avenue Food Park is a lively open-air haunt featuring vendors doling out snacks such as pizza, tacos & sandwiches
In The Know
Here are a few things you can't miss when you visit...
- Devils Den Spring, is a scuba divers paradise
- Micanopy, is the oldest inland town in Florida and movie set for the 1991 movie, Doc Hollywood
- Depot Park, a signature city park located downtown and provides a space for public outdoor enjoyment unique to the city, has a nice walking trail surrounding a retention pond
- GNV Market at Heartwood Sound Stage and Thur farmers market are walking distance of the Inn
- The Hippodrome is Gainesville's cultural centerpiece offering live theatre, films, gallery exhibits, classes, and special events throughout the year
See & Do
The University of Florida, UF is a top-ranked public research university located in Gainesville near the Laurel Oak Inn
Paynes Prairie is an unpredictable Florida treasure, boasting herds of wild horses and bison, nearly 300 species of birds, and a unique ecosystem
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail is a paved rail-trail in Florida. It is protected as a 16-mile long Florida State Park and runs from the City of Gainesville's Boulware Springs Water Works to the town of Hawthorne
Welcome
The Laurel Oak Inn is a beautifully restored 1885 Queen Anne Victorian. Our five bedroom bed and breakfast is located in the heart of the Historic Bed and Breakfast District in Gainesville, Florida. We are within walking distance of downtown Gainesville and less than 2 miles from the University of Florida. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway or to sight see your way through history and nature, we are that perfect blend. The Inn offers luscious green landscaping, with several porch areas overlooking the grounds while enjoying the calming sound of waterfalls, fountains and birds chirping. We are surrounded by museums, local theatre, restaurants to please anyones delight and several state parks, to include Tom Petty Park, which is just over a mile away. The Laurel Oak Inn was once the tenement home of our very own Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. If you stay at the Laurel Oak Inn you will be able to say your breakfast was made where Tom Petty slept. We welcome you to enjoy all the many attractions Gainesville has to offer. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Laurel Oak Inn while make memories and creating experiences.
Amenities
Inn Amenities: Free Onsite Parking, Wine/Spirits Available, National Historic Registry
Food & Wine
Meals Offered: Breakfast
Restaurant on Premises: No
Special Diets Accommodated: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Yes
Breakfast: Complimentary
Breakfast Service: Continental, Full
Breakfast Seating: Communal, Set Times, Flexible Times
Pub/Tavern on Premises: No
Dining Amenities: Complimentary Beverages, Complimentary Afternoon Tea/Refreshments, Complimentary Snacks, Complimentary Early Coffee Tea
Rooms & Suites
Accommodations: Suites
# of Rooms: 5
Beds: Queen, King
Room Entertainment: Cable TV
Handicap Accessible: Limited
Room Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clocks, Bathrobes, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Refrigerator, Whirlpool or Jacuzzi
For information on ADA accessibility for the facility or its rooms, please contact the property directly.
Guest Services
Internet Service: Wireless, Complimentary
Inn Amenities: Free Onsite Parking, Wine/Spirits Available, National Historic Registry
Location Type
Location Type: City/Metro
Policies
Minimum Stay Required: Holidays, Peak Season
Pet-Friendly: No
Innkeeper's Pets: Inside
Smoking Policy: Outside Only
Family Friendly: Over 12
Weddings & Events
Wedding/Events Capacity: 20-49
Events Supported: Private Parties, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Luncheon, Elopement
Wedding/Reception/Event Facilities: Outdoor
Reception Seating: 20-49
Max Capacity Outdoor: 55
Business Travel & Events
Meeting Types: Social
