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Share Your Favorite Moments: Enter the StayGainesville "Best Memory" Photo Contest!
At StayGainesville, every guest experience is special to us — whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime graduation weekend, a cozy family getaway, a visit with a beloved pet, or a spontaneous adventure exploring all the beauty Gainesville has to offer.
We believe that
the memories made during your stay are the true heart of what we do — and now, we want to celebrate your story!
Introducing the StayGainesville "Best Memory" Photo Contest — your chance to share your favorite StayGainesville moment and win a prize that helps you make even more memories!
Whether you stayed in one of our historic downtown mansions, a charming Duckpond cottage, or a modern home steps from UF, we want to see and hear about the moments that made your stay unforgettable.
📸 How to Enter
It’s easy! Here's how to participate in the "Best StayGainesville Memory" Photo Contest:
- Pick Your Favorite Photo:
Find a picture from your stay with StayGainesville — it could be a family celebration, a beautiful sunrise from the porch, a game day gathering, a pet enjoying the backyard, or anything that made your stay memorable. - Add a Short Caption:
Write 1–3 sentences telling us about the moment captured. What made it special? What did you love about your stay? - Submit Your Entry:
- Email your photo and caption to info@staygainesville.com
- Or share it on Instagram or Facebook and tag us @StayGainesville with the hashtag #StayGainesvilleMemories
That’s it! Simple, easy, and a chance to relive the best parts of your Gainesville adventure.
🎁 What You’ll Win
One lucky winner will receive:
- $100 toward your next StayGainesville booking!
- Featured Guest Spotlight: Your photo and story will be shared across StayGainesville’s website, social media, and newsletter (with your permission, of course!)
- Bragging rights as one of StayGainesville’s favorite guests!
Plus, select honorable mentions will also be featured across our social media and may receive surprise discounts on future stays.
🗓️ Contest Dates
- Contest Opens: May 1, 2025
- Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025
- Winner Announced: June 7, 2025
Be sure to get your photo submitted before the end of May!
🌟 What Kinds of Memories Are We Looking For?
Your memory doesn’t have to be formal or fancy — we want real moments filled with joy, connection, and Gainesville magic.
Some ideas for the kinds of memories you could share:
- A family celebrating a University of Florida graduation together
- Friends gathered on the porch with coffee (or cocktails!)
- A game day tailgate at one of our homes near the stadium
- A child’s first encounter with Paynes Prairie’s wild horses
- A cozy night by the fireplace at Camellia Rose Mansion
- Your dog enjoying one of our pet-friendly rentals
- A sunset walk at Depot Park
- A couple’s getaway downtown
Big or small, posed or candid — if it was special to you, it’s perfect for this contest.
🏡 Why We’re Hosting This Contest
At StayGainesville, we don’t just provide places to sleep — we provide places to connect, places to celebrate, and places to create memories that last a lifetime.
Your stories inspire us, and they help future guests see the magic of staying in a true home-away-from-home.
Every photo and story helps show that Gainesville isn’t just a city — it’s a community filled with life, milestones, and beautiful moments shared by guests like you.
📋 Fine Print
- Eligibility: Open to all past StayGainesville guests.
- Photos must be your own (taken by you, your family, or friends during your stay).
- By submitting, you give StayGainesville permission to share your photo and caption on social media, website, and marketing materials.
- One entry per stay (but if you’ve stayed multiple times, feel free to submit more!).
- Winner selection will be based on the emotional connection, creativity, and overall vibe of the memory shared — it’s not about being a professional photographer!
✨ A Few Tips for a Winning Entry
Want to increase your chances of being selected? Here are a few bonus tips:
- Choose a bright, well-lit photo (natural light always looks best!)
- Show a little glimpse of the home or Gainesville in the background
- Include smiling faces, pets, celebration moments, or unique experiences
- Keep your caption genuine and personal — why was this moment meaningful to you?
🎓 Special Shoutout: UF 2025 Grads!
If you're staying with us for
UF Spring 2025 Graduation, don’t forget to snap a few moments during the celebrations!
Caps flying, family hugs, decorated caps — those memories are absolutely contest-worthy!
StayGainesville homes are the perfect backdrop for family brunches, graduation parties, and heartfelt gatherings after years of hard work.
📣 Let’s Celebrate Together!
Your memories are what make StayGainesville special — and we can’t wait to see the amazing moments you've created during your stays with us.
📸 Start scrolling through your camera roll, relive those good times, and send in your best StayGainesville memory today!
👉 Submit now by email to
info@staygainesville.com
or
tag
@StayGainesville with
#StayGainesvilleMemories on Instagram or Facebook.
✨ Stay Smart. Stay Local. StayGainesville. ✨
