This was my first time at a bed and breakfast. After reading reviews we decided on the Magnolia and I couldn't be happier that we did. We stayed in the carriage house which is located behind the main house. It is on the second floor and has wrap around porch which was great. We love the jacuzzi tub and the... More

Last summer, 2011, I stayed at the Magnolia Plantation for two months while I was studying at the University of Florida. I can't say enough wonderful things about Joe and Cindy and the experience they provided. They were very accomodating, hospitable, and helpful. I stayed in one of the rooms in the main house and it was pleasant as was... More

Our daughter & boyfriend were graduating from UF on that first weekend in May & it couldn't have worked out better. After Cindy's reccomendation, we stayed in Miss Huey's Cottage, just the 2 of us Friday then my brother & sister-in-law joined us for Saturday and the cottage was perfect. Right size for all of us, enough rooms, the sun... More

This is our second year celebrating our wedding anniversary at The Magnolia Plantation bed and breakfast. Joe and Cindi are wonderful inn keepers and made us feel right at home. "The Secret Garden" was the perfect place to give us privacy but for us to also enjoy the property and meet other guesst. Praying things go well we will be... More

Wonderful owners and a calm garden oasis in the heart of Gainesville. I can't recommend it enough! More

This was our second time to the Magnolia Plantation Inn and we booked Miss Huey's cottage again. Our dog was with us and she loves the sun room because the windows go all the way down to the floor on 3 sides and she can see out. The Innkeepers are so friendly and go out of their way to make... More

I was fortunate to find The Magnlia Plantation in Gainesville, Fl to snowbird it up for a week from Philadlephia, PA. My spouse and I stayed in the Secret Garden, which far exceeded our expectations. We had a full private courtyard, a huge house with a sunroom, living room, and two bedrooms (the second of which we never used, so... More

This is the third time we have stayed at the Magnolia Plantation B&B in Gainesville, Florida and once again, it was a great visit. This B&B is located on "B&B row" in a quaint neighborhood near downtown Gainesville - very convenient to some fabulous restaurants. Joe and Cindy are excellent hosts and make you feel like you are family. We... More

This place is perfect for visiting our daughter at UF. Five minutes from campus, two minutes to town. We stayed in the Magnolia room this time and have stayed in the main house both of our visits. Rooms are spotless, spacious, antique decor that is beautiful, very comfortable bed and a nice assortment of pillows. Cindy and Joe do it... More