A Luxury Girls’ Weekend in Gainesville: Rent a Mansion

There’s something special about a weekend away with close friends. No schedules. No responsibilities. Just time to reconnect, relax, and enjoy being together in a beautiful space. When women plan a girls’ weekend in Gainesville, the experience they’re really looking for isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a setting that feels private, comfortable, and indulgent without feeling crowded or impersonal.

That’s exactly why groups of women consistently choose The Laurel Oak Inn and The Camellia Rose Inn for luxury girls’ weekends. These historic Gainesville properties are offered as entire-home rentals, giving your group exclusive access to elegant interiors, thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, and the kind of privacy that turns a getaway into a true retreat.

 

One of the most important details that sets the Laurel Oak Inn and Camellia Rose Inn apart is that they are rented as whole homes, not as individual rooms. When you book one of these inns, your group is the only group on the property.

That means:

• No shared common areas with strangers

• No competing schedules

• No awkward hallway encounters

• No noise concerns

Instead, you get the freedom to move through the space exactly as you want — whether that means lingering over coffee in pajamas, gathering late into the night with wine and conversation, or spreading out across multiple living spaces without ever feeling cramped.

This exclusivity is one of the biggest reasons women choose these inns for milestone birthdays, reunions, book clubs, bridal weekends, and long-overdue friend getaways.

 

Every great girls’ weekend revolves around food — and both inns deliver with beautiful, fully equipped kitchens that are designed for real use, not just decoration.

The kitchens at the Laurel Oak Inn and Camellia Rose Inn are ideal for:

• Morning coffee rituals

• Casual breakfasts and brunch spreads

• Catered dinners or private chefs

• Charcuterie boards and wine nights

• Late-night snacks without leaving the house

Instead of splitting up to cook or crowding into a small condo kitchen, your group can cook together, gather around counters, and enjoy meals as part of the experience. These kitchens naturally become a hub for laughter, planning the day, and reconnecting.

 

One of the most overlooked luxuries when traveling as a group is space to spread out. Both the Laurel Oak Inn and Camellia Rose Inn offer two distinct living areas, allowing your group to enjoy time together while still having room to breathe.

This layout is perfect for:

• Morning coffee in one space while others sleep in

• Afternoon lounging, reading, or working remotely

• Evening cocktail hours and conversations

• Movie nights or quiet corners for downtime

Multiple living areas create a relaxed rhythm to the weekend. No one feels on top of one another, and everyone can enjoy the space in their own way.

 

Luxury isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about comfort and convenience. One of the standout features of both inns is that each bedroom has its own private bathroom.

For groups of women, this makes a huge difference:

• No sharing sinks or mirrors

• No coordinating shower schedules

• No waiting to get ready for dinner

• No compromises on privacy

Each guest has her own retreat within the home — a quiet place to unwind, refresh, and rest. This simple detail elevates the entire experience and removes the small frictions that can otherwise creep into group travel.

 

Both inns offer inviting outdoor spaces that extend the living experience beyond the walls of the home. These areas are perfect for slow mornings and relaxed evenings, whether you’re enjoying coffee under the trees or winding down with a glass of wine.

Outdoor spaces are ideal for:

• Morning journaling or yoga

• Afternoon conversations in the shade

• Evening cocktails and stargazing

• Casual group photos in a beautiful setting

Because the property is exclusively yours, the outdoor areas feel like a private oasis — not a shared courtyard or hotel patio.

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A girls’ weekend should feel unhurried. When you stay at the Laurel Oak Inn or Camellia Rose Inn, there’s no pressure to follow hotel schedules or navigate busy common spaces. Everything happens at your pace.

Your group can:

• Sleep in without interruptions

• Linger over meals

• Spend hours talking without worrying about noise

• Enjoy Gainesville without feeling “on display”

The homes are professionally managed and fully prepared, so when you arrive, everything is ready. All you have to do is settle in.

 

Both inns are located in Gainesville, offering easy access to:

• Downtown dining and shopping

• Local coffee shops and bakeries

• Cultural venues and events

• Nature trails and parks

Whether your group wants a weekend full of activities or prefers to stay mostly in and enjoy the house itself, the location makes it easy to do both. Many groups find the balance of going out for a few curated experiences and spending the rest of the weekend enjoying the home to be the ideal combination.

 

The Laurel Oak Inn and Camellia Rose Inn are popular choices for:

• Milestone birthdays

• Friend reunions

• Bridal and pre-wedding weekends

• Book clubs and creative retreats

• Wellness or self-care weekends

• Long-overdue friend reconnections

The homes offer the elegance of an inn with the privacy of a private residence — a rare combination that works beautifully for group travel.

 

Both inns are part of the StayGainesville collection and are professionally managed with care and attention to detail. From cleanliness to communication, everything is handled so your group can focus on enjoying the weekend.

Guests appreciate:

• Consistent cleanliness standards

• Clear arrival instructions

• Responsive local support

• Thoughtfully furnished spaces

This level of preparation allows your weekend to feel effortless — which is exactly how it should feel.

 

A girls’ weekend is about more than a change of scenery. It’s about creating space for connection, laughter, and rest. When you book the Laurel Oak Inn or Camellia Rose Inn as a whole home, you’re giving your group the gift of privacy, beauty, and ease.

From the kitchens and living areas to the private bathrooms and outdoor spaces, every detail supports a weekend that feels indulgent without being overdone — comfortable without being casual.

If your group is planning a luxury girls’ getaway in Gainesville, these inns offer something rare: a place where everyone can relax, spread out, and feel completely at home together.