Title: "La Grande" Retro Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6048189&destination=Gainesville%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=119250962&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "La Grande" Retro Escape ## Photo gallery for "La Grande" Retro Escape ![Exterior - "La Grande" Retro Escape (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/w2990h4032x0y0-d71eea4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - "La Grande" Retro Escape (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/b6c49f79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - "La Grande" Retro Escape (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/696a4f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets - "La Grande" Retro Escape (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/a28b6e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - "La Grande" Retro Escape (Gainesville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/3934cbc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies "La Grande" Retro Escape provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. 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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 ## About the area Located in Gainesville, "La Grande" Retro Escape is in a rural area. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gainesville Raceway or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. [Visit our Gainesville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gainesville.dx6048189) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.74817,-82.23776&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eartD%7E%60%7DtN%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBSBOBQBOBQDQBOBQDODQDODOFQDODOFOFOFMFQFMFOFMHOFMHMHOHMHKHMHMHMJKHMJKHKJKJKJMJIJKLIJKJILIJILIJILGLILGLGLGLGLGLGNELGLENELCNELCNELCNCNCLCNANCLCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJJLFJHLHJHJJLHJJJHJLJJHJJJJJHLJJHLHLHLHJHLHNHLFLHNFLFNFLFPFLFNFNDPDLFPDNDNDPBNDPBNDPBPBNBPBNBR%40PBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FPAN%3FPAPARANAPAPCPAPCPCNCPCPCNEPCPENCPENENEPGNENENGPGLGNGNGNGLGLINGNIJINILILILILIJKLIJKLKJIJKJKJKHKJMJKHKHMJKFMHKHMHMFMFMHMFMDMFMFODMFMDODMBODMDOBMBOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMAOEMEOEMCOEMEMGOEMGMGMEMGMIMGMGMIKGMKKGMKKIKIMKKKKIKKKKKKIKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIOIKGOIOGMGMGOGOGOGMGQEMEQGOEQEOEOEQCOCQEQCOCQCQCOCQAQCQAQAQAOASAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FSAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kGvnUHin7OawyuypyOg70NvIyo8=) Gainesville, FL ### What's nearby - Ironwood Golf Course 8 min drive \- 11.4 km - Gainesville Raceway 10 min drive \- 10.1 km - Waldo Motorsports 11 min drive \- 14.8 km - Santa Fe River 12 min drive \- 17.6 km - UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside 13 min drive \- 15.8 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 6 min drive - Circle K 4 min drive - Sonny's BBQ 9 min drive - Wendy's 9 min drive - Alachua Grill 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "La Grande" Retro Escape pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at "La Grande" Retro Escape? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at "La Grande" Retro Escape? ### What time is check-out at "La Grande" Retro Escape? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "La Grande" Retro Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana S. Sep 2, 2025 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. ##### Diana S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanne H. Nov 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was very accommodating. Sweet place. ##### Deanne H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pastor Robert S. O. Dec 22, 2025 ##### Pastor Robert S. O. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan F. Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Megan F. 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