[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "La Grande" Retro Escape ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/w2990h4032x0y0-d71eea4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/696a4f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/b6c49f79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/f8349341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/78c26f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location "La Grande" Retro Escape provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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, ice 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. Waldo Motorsports and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Waldo Farmers Market and Oaks Mall. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. [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 - Gainesville Raceway - 12 min drive - 10.1 km - University of Florida - 18 min drive - 19.7 km - Shands at the University of Florida - 19 min drive - 20.1 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 20 min drive - 21.1 km - Florida Museum of Natural History - 25 min drive - 24.8 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬9 min drive - ‪Alachua Grill - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "La Grande" Retro Escape pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at "La Grande" Retro Escape? > As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "La Grande" Retro Escape on Oct 21, 2025 start from CA $70.79, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Gainesville-Hotels-La-Grande-Retro-Escape.h119250962.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at "La Grande" Retro Escape? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "La Grande" Retro Escape? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question