Step back in time and kick-off the holidays by reserving your luxurious and cozy weekend away at one of our charming Bed & Breakfasts during Gainesville’s Annual Historic Holiday Homes Tour December 12–14. Lavishly decked for the holidays, each of our four downtown B&B’s are offering exclusive holiday packages; including two-night accommodations, holiday wine & cheese, and admission for two for the Holiday Historic Homes Tour on the evening of Saturday, December 13.

For full details about the Holiday Historic Homes Tour visit the Matheson Museum website.

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Camellia Rose Inn  

The Camellia Rose Inn
Christmas in Historic Gainesville

205 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Fl 32601

Reserve your holiday getaway at this beautiful 1903 Queen Anne Victorian home with large windows offering grand views of historic Gainesville. Relax and watch the sunset on the large wrap around porch and second floor verandah. Christmas in Historic Gainesville Package includes:

  • Two Night Stay
  • Warm Welcome Basket With Your Choice of Red or White Wine
  • Friday Evening Social Hour with Wine, Cheese and specialty Holiday Cookies
  • Two tickets to the Matheson Historical Christmas Tour

Package Price: $400 Double Occupancy (7 day cancellation policy) Promotional code: CHG

For more information please call 352.395.7673.

Visit www.camelliaroseinn.com

 
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Laurel Oak Inn  

The Laurel Oak Inn
Catch the Holiday Spirit

221 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Fl 32601

Settle into one of our sumptuous second floor bedchambers, soak in one of the luxurious bubble jet tubs and enjoy a carefully prepared, served three-course breakfasts. Includes a complimentary bottle of wine to enjoy upon check-in.

  • Two nights in a charming second floor bed chamber
  • Two tickets to the Matheson Historical Christmas Tour

Package price begins at $350 (not including taxes); package restrictions include two night minimum (Friday/Saturday evenings) double occupancy

For more information please call 352.373.4535

Visit www.laureloakinn.com

 
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Magnolia Plantation Inn  

The Magnolia Plantation Inn
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes

309 SE Seventh Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

The Magnolia plantation is a beautifully restored 1885 French Second Empire Victorian Home with six cottages on 1 ½ acres with extensive gardens and fountains. Located approximately three miles from the University of Florida, it is only a five-minute walk to the area’s finest restaurants, theatres, and entertainment district. The Holiday Tour of Historic Homes Package includes:

  • Two Night Stay
  • A Festive Holiday Gift Basket
  • Two tickets to the Matheson Historical Christmas Tour
  • Coupons to our gift shop and boutique-inspired keepsakes. 

Package Pricing beginning at $195 (not including tax and gratuities):

For more information please call 352.375.6653 or Toll Free 800.201.2379

Visit www.magnoliabnb.com

 

 
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McKenzie House  

The Sweetwater Branch Inn
Holiday Weekend Getaway at

625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

Enjoy your weekend getaway at this charming 1885 Victorian Inn. The Inn features 18 rooms and 1-1/2 acres of lush Florida gardens and is located in the heart of downtown Gainesville.The Sweetwater Branch Inn Holiday Weekend Getaway includes:

  • Two Night Stay in a Deluxe Room
  • Daily Gourmet Breakfast
  • Daily Wine and Cheese Hour
  • Two tickets to "A Tuna Christmas" at the Hippodrome State Theatre
  • Two tickets to the Matheson Historical Christmas Tour
  • Sweetwater's Specialty Basket Including a bottle of fine wine and bubble bath
  • Customize your package with a Holiday Dinner for two in an intimate location at Sweetwater Branch Inn (additional charge)

Package Price: $405 Single or Double Occupancy
Includes selected rooms only: suites and cottages not included in this price.

For more information please call 352.373.6760 or Toll Free 800.595.7760.

Visit www.sweetwaterinn.com