The Laurel Oak Inn Bed and Breakfast

We found The Laurel Oak Inn while visiting Gainesville for hikes and we had a great experience. We went to Depot Park, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, and more- the Inn was the perfect place to relax after the day ended. We enjoyed wine under the umbrellas on the back patio and we ordered food to go and ate in the inn dining room.

My wife and I loved the Natchez Suite at the Laurel Oak Inn. We also enjoyed sitting on the porches and in the living room, the free wine and snacks, and the breakfast. We will definitely return here when we visit Gainesville again. The staff was really nice too.

The hosts let us check in early due to our room being available. Very appreciated after an overnight flight from Seattle! Beautiful home, very nice room, plentiful snacks and drinks, delicious breakfast, and very nice young lady who cooked breakfast. Can’t recommend this more highly!

The Laurel Oak is a great place to stay. They are the perfect example of a Bed and Breakfast. Exceeded our expectations. If I ever drive through Gainesville again it will definitely be the place I will stay!!

I hosted a 3 night retreat for professional business women at the Inn and had a fabulous experience! Susannah and her team did a fantastic job in assisting with all the arrangements for my attendees before, during and after. In fact, they helped with placing my guests at the neighboring Camilla Rose Inn next door. I personally stayed in the Natchez room, enjoying the feeling of luxury and tranquility that I was surrounded with each evening. Soaking in a hot bath in the large jacuzzi tub was just what I need to feel relaxing and recharged. The soft terry robes added a nice finishing touch. I highly recommend this beautiful and historic inn!

Had a quick weekend visit during a parent event weekend for my daughter at UF. The Laurel Oak was like a home away from home. We had the luxury experience of staying at a hotel but with the added bonus of feeling like we were at home. Waking up in the morning and smelling breakfast being cooked downstairs (and knowing I wasn't responsible for prep or cleaning) was a wonderful treat. The room was perfect! Everything was clean and well-appointed. The living room and social spaces were cozy and comfortable. It was centrally located for campus events and in a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely come back!

Beautiful historic building with elegant, carefully-chosen furniture. Easy parking and very quiet neighbourhood. Super-comfy bed, the Cumberland Suite has a magnificent bathtub with bubble jets. Tasty cooked breakfast, I got an amazing Strata with egg, cheese, sausage and apples. Nan is a very attentive and impressingly knowledgeable host, she gave valuable advice and it was great fun talking to her! Check-in after 6pm was very easy. A place to truly feel at home!

We were looking for something to do on our 41st anniversary that was different than what we usually do. Having never stayed at a Bed & Breakfast, we chose to do so in an area that wasn’t the beach nor the mountains. We only stayed 3 nights but it was the most enjoyable and relaxing experience. We went with no agenda but Dave and Nan helped guide us to some excellent locations, but more importantly, made our stay in their home most inviting and enjoyable. We can’t say enough about the hosts and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful breakfast that included nice conversations with great guests each morning. From there we relaxed in the twin size bed porch swing and then made our way to downtown Gainesville which is only a short walk away. Though host to the University of Florida, Gainesville is actually very rural with lots of history and quiet places to escape to. It took us a week to unrelax and get back to real life when we got home. The trip has also sparked our interest in mini vacation Bed & Breakfast stays for recharging the batteries. We are looking forward to our next stay with Dave and Nan because you actually become more than guests when you stay, you become friends. Oh yeah, we would be remis in not mentioning that when you visit, be sure to do the charcuterie board, it sets the tone for your disconnect from life’s hustles and bustles and lets you soak in the historical comforts Dave and Nan’s Inn delivers.

I recently spent a night at the Laurel Oak Inn, and I can't say enough good things about it. Nan and Dave are wonderful hosts. They made me feel so welcome and comfortable. My room was fabulous, Dave was kind enough to come up and start the fireplace for me when I returned from an incredible dinner. The bathtub was amazing; a beautiful claw foot tub with air jet jacuzzi. So relaxing! Breakfast was incredibly delicious, and Nan goes out of her way to make sure you have everything you want. I highly recommend this place if you are in the Gainesville area. The icing on the cake was that Tom Petty lived there in the 60's. I felt his aura.