Private historic district apt with pool-suite A
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Private historic district apt with pool-suite A is a one-bedroom, first-floor apartment inside the 1918 Emanuel Martin Estate, a Frame Vernacular style home in Florida. The roughly 900 sq ft unit has its own entrance, a large kitchen with an island bar, full-size refrigerator, gas stove plus an extra wall oven, microwave, and cooking essentials, as well as an in-kitchen washer/dryer and ironing board. Living space includes a pullout sofa and smart TV, while the bedroom offers a king bed with topper, a sitting area by a decorative fireplace, ceiling fan, and a second smart TV. Outdoors, guests have a private deck and access to a shared backyard pool area with outdoor dining, gas grill, sun loungers, pool floats, and an outdoor gas firepit; two shared bikes are also available. It’s positioned for walkable access to downtown restaurants and bars such as Cantina Tex Mex Tequila Bar, Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille, and Ivy on the Square (roughly 1 km away).
Best for
Best suited to couples or solo travelers who want a character-filled historic stay with the convenience of a full kitchen, private entrance, and a king-bed bedroom setup. It also works well for value-focused travelers who want to walk to downtown dining and use amenities like the shared pool, grill, and bikes, plus free off-street covered parking.
Travel tips
If you plan to use streaming on the smart TVs, bring your login details for services like Netflix/Hulu/Prime (Roku apps are available). For transit connections, several bus stops are within about a 10–15 minute walk, including SE Watula Ave & SE 4th St N (542 m) and SE 5th ST & SE OSCEOLA AVE (668 m). The nearest major airports are a drive away—Gainesville Regional Airport (~58 km) and Orlando Sanford/Orlando International (~98–116 km).
What guests say
Reviews consistently highlight the apartment as spacious, very clean, and good value for the location, with many noting it’s an easy walk to downtown restaurants and bars. Guests frequently mention the historic-home character, attractive decor, and the well-equipped kitchen as standout strengths. The pool area is repeatedly called out as a major perk, along with convenient parking and responsive hosts. Minor drawbacks mentioned include the bathroom being on the smaller side, though the shower quality is praised.
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