About This Bed and Breakfast
The Sweetwater Branch Inn Lodging & Events located in Gainesville, Florida is a charming historic property situated between Savannah and Tampa. This bed and breakfast offers easy access to downtown Gainesville, the university campus, and various restaurants within walking distance. The grounds feature beautiful gardens with butterflies, a pond with turtles, and a serene courtyard perfect for events and weddings.
Atmosphere
Visitors describe this bed and breakfast as magical and tranquil, with a perfect blend of historic elegance and modern comfort. The property maintains its vintage charm while offering a cozy, home-like environment. The screened-in porch features comfortable rocking chairs and ambient music, creating a peaceful setting. The grounds are beautifully maintained with lovely gardens that provide a storybook-like backdrop.
Breakfast
The breakfast receives high praise from guests who appreciate the variety and quality of offerings. The buffet-style breakfast includes freshly made scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh-baked goods, yogurt, fruits, and juices. Visitors particularly enjoy the property’s proprietary coffee, which is available for purchase. The breakfast is served in a welcoming environment where guests can either dine in or take their meal back to their rooms.
Bathrooms
The bathrooms combine vintage charm with modern amenities. Many rooms feature luxurious touches such as jacuzzi tubs or classic clawfoot tubs with excellent water pressure. Some cottages offer spacious bathrooms with modern fixtures, while others maintain their historic character. The bathrooms are consistently noted as clean and well-maintained, with some rooms featuring extra-large bathroom spaces.
Cleanliness
Visitors consistently praise the cleanliness of both rooms and common areas. The bed and breakfast maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the property, from the well-appointed rooms to the immaculate bathrooms. Guests particularly appreciate the comfortable beds with high-thread-count sheets and the overall pristine condition of the facilities.