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Haile Plantation is a village whose planning and style create an old-fashioned sense of community. The Haile Village shopping plaza is at the heart of the 2,700 custom homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums that make up Haile Plantation where residences are woven amongst the retail shops, restaurants, and businesses in this downtown area. Within Haile Plantation are dozens of mini neighborhoods offering homes in a variety of styles and price points. The homes in Haile Planation run the full spectrum from small 1 bedroom condos to impressive million-dollar mansions. Haile Village is also the starting point of a RTS shuttle bus that runs regularly during the weekdays from Haile Plantation to the UF campus.
Haile Village is a great family-friendly destination boasting restaurants, supermarket, boutiques, spas and gift shops. The shopping is diverse, from the Blue Bird Boutique, Charm Shoes & Pedicures, and two quality jewelers, Village Jeweler, and Sanders Jewelers. Haile Village features a variety of restaurants, including The Third Place, a full-service bar and restaurant where people gather to meet friends and neighbors in the spirit of British pubs, a specialty ice cream shop, a pizzeria, and The Sisters for Breakfast featuring elegant breakfasts Wednesday through Sunday.
Located less than 10 miles southwest of UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida, there are 2,700 homes in this community in SW Gainesville, which features miles of walking and biking trails, and lots of greenspace throughout its 1700 acres with a village center at its heart with shops and restaurants, townhouses, and a vibrant farmers market on Saturday mornings. It has an 18-hole signature golf course, large swimming pool and clubhouse with 2 pools, tennis and pickleball courts and fitness center. Walking trails connect scores of small internal neighborhoods. The Haile Equestrian Center also offers horse leasing, casual horseback rides, and pony parties.
Haile Plantation is within driving distance of many nature parks and other fun outdoor recreational activities around Gainesville. For example, the Haile Plantation West Park, anchored by the community's Hampstead Park neighborhood. It features a playground, gazebo, and an open field perfect for family picnics.