The Laurel Oak Inn is Gainesville, Florida's truly intimate bed and breakfast inn. We're located in the Southeast Historic District, just a short walk from downtown. This 1885 Queen Anne Victorian has been returned to its former dignity. From the crunch of the cobblestones as you enter our drive, to the luxurious pressed linens that welcome your slumber, the carefully prepared full breakfast, to free broadband internet access, your comfort and enjoyment are our passion.

The Lassiter House was constructed on this site in 1885 by Wilburn Lassiter and his second wife, Fanny. The Southeast Historic District was the earliest "suburb" of Gainesville, lying just outside the town limits which, at the time, stopped at the Sweetwater Branch. This house and the neighboring Baird mansion (now The Magnolia Plantation Bed and Breakfast Inn) were built on five acre parcels which dominated the block.

The common areas on the first floor of the Inn offer a spacious parlor, the dining room, a guest powder room and our kitchen and entertainment area. Our many porches provide opportunities to read a book on a wooden swing or sink into wicker and enjoy wine and conversation with new or old friends. Each has soothing views of the lawn and gardens. Cool shade is provided courtesy of the canopy of our lovely oaks. In the winter, curl up with a book next to one of our fireplaces. We offer free access to broadband internet for those wishing to catch up on e-mail or just to "surf." There is plenty of off-street parking in our fenced property as well as secure storage for bicycling equipment. We are convenient for access-challenged guests and our first floor bedchamber is prepared to accommodate you.