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"La Grande" Retro Escape

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$128
$116 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Gainesville Raceway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironwood Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Waldo Motorsports
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 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

  • Gainesville Raceway - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Ironwood Golf Course - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Waldo Motorsports - 17 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • University of Florida - 25 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 26 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alachua Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"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 8/20/25! On homestead hatched chicks being born too. 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. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very accommodating. Sweet place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family enjoyed Le Grande retro escape. The kids didn’t complain about it so win win.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025