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221 SE Seventh Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
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The Laurel Oak Inn
5.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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St. Augustine, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“It's a destination all by itself!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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My wife and I have been at this place at least seven or eight times the past several years. Peggy and Monta are such gracious and warm innkeepers. We always feel like royalty and family when we arrive. It is so good to walk in and see smiling faces and being called by our names.
They know we love our coffee brought to our room and they know we love to sit out in the balcony.
Their gastronomicalepicureandelightfully great breakfast alone is worth the trip ... and staying in this charming home is icing on the cake.
As a senior lecturer at the University of Florida, when I ask my talented wife Maureen to teach my class, I reward her by booking The Laurel Oaks. She loves it and I love it!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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JessicaK43
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderfully Charming Hosts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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The Laurel Oak Inn is one of my favorite B&Bs anywhere. The hosts have truly thought of everything...from a glass of wine as you arrive, unreal chocolate cookies for a snack, and beautiful touches in all rooms - we had a fire place and fresh flowers in ours, and a private balcony with rocking chairs complete with blankets for chilly nights! And then there is the breakfast...exquisite! The hosts are there to greet you, give you restaurant advice, and chat about the town. We will be back again and again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Naples, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“exceeded our expectations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

We have traveled to numerous B & B's in North America and Europe. We have developed a high level of expectations. Upon arriving at The Laurel Oak Inn,which was selected online,we were greeted by Monta.We were impressed with his demeanor. He offered us refreshments and a tour of his facility,which was impressive. Our stay at The Laurel Oak Inn was beyond our expectations,with Monta and Peggy's attention to detail including the morning breakfast and overall hospitality. We have found our weekend getaway
Diane and Frank Garofalo

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Indialantic, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“So Relaxing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

We first stayed at the Laurel Oak Inn in 2007 and have stayed there several times since. We fell in love with it the first time and it has never disappointed us. In fact, it gets better each time. The rooms are comfortable, the food is great, the service is marvelous and best of all, it is so relaxing to stay there. We always look forward to our stays at the Laurel Oak Inn and visiting with Monta and Peggy. They are ideal hosts.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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anteaterdoc
1 review
“Wonderful stay at Laurel Oak, again.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

We travel to Gainesville on occasion to see family. The facilities, hospitality and breakfasts at this property are first rate. We will return.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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221 SE Seventh Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Price range (per night):* INR7,001 - 11,146

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