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"La Grande" Retro Escape

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A small, single-story RV-style accommodation with a covered porch and a visible kitchen area, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, two yellow bar stools, a teal refrigerator, and various kitchen items.
A cozy interior with a sofa and a small table, a window, and a tent-like structure.
A wooden table with copper mugs, a glass bottle, and two bottles of alcohol.
A bed with a tray holding books and a mug, a window with a view of greenery, and a small vase with flowers on the windowsill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Ironwood Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Waldo Motorsports
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gainesville Raceway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, "La Grande" Retro Escape is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Ironwood Golf Course and Waldo Motorsports.

What's nearby

  • Ironwood Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Waldo Motorsports - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Gainesville Raceway - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Santa Fe River - 12 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • University of Florida - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Hirata - ‬5 min drive

About this property

"La Grande" Retro Escape

Nestled on a peaceful 10-acre homestead just minutes from Gainesville Airport, The Raceway, and city proper this renovated 1976 Avion La Grande Caravan offers a perfect blend of retro charm with modern touches.

Enjoy walking trails, abundant wildlife, and meet our goats, pigs, and chickens! Newest litter of piglets born 1/24/2026! We’d love to show you around our homestead. We practice organic practices and like to see ourselves as homesteaders who use what we have to improve the land.

Features include a fully stocked retro kitchen, comfy beds, hot/cold mini split, on demand hot water, outdoor deck, and eco-friendly compost toilet. Down a quiet dirt road yet close to downtown, UF, breweries, and nearby springs. Perfect for a unique nature getaway with modern comforts!
There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower.Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and return the keys

We want you to feel refreshed and rested when you leave. Do not worry about making beds or taking out trash. We will handle that after checkout.

The only ask that you wash any dishes, place wet towels in shower, and don't forget to return the key to key rack by the door.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet time after 9pm

Since we have animals on property absolutely no animals are allowed on property at any time.

Fencing around animal enclosure has electric. DO NOT TOUCH. Please never go into or reach limbs into pigs and chicken enclosures without us present.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

"La Grande" Retro Escape Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating. Sweet place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed Le Grande retro escape. The kids didn’t complain about it so win win.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, unique place minutes from Gainesville. Comfortable, quiet, clean. Definitely has a vibe. Great communication by owners. The friendliest goats and pigs so happy to see us each morning. If you’re wondering if you should stay here, the answer is a definite heck yeah!
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Welcoming committee
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pastor Robert S. O.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025