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"La Grande" Retro Escape

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2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom28 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gainesville, FL
  • Place, Gainesville Raceway
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

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 - 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

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. Perfect for a unique nature getaway with modern comforts!
There's a private patio. 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 refrigerator and a microwave, 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

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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