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Deanne H.
23 Nov 2025
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Deanne H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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"La Grande" Retro Escape
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchenette
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
- Deck or patio
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
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!
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!
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About the area
Gainesville
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.
Gainesville, FL
What's nearby
- Ironwood Golf Course - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
- Waldo Motorsports - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
- Gainesville Raceway - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
- Santa Fe River - 11 min drive - 17.6 km
- University of Florida - 17 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 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
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10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
19 Apr 2026
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!
Jessica D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review! You guys were wonderful guest!
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10/10 Excellent
Diana S.
2 Sept 2025
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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
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22 Dec 2025
Pastor Robert S. O.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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Megan F.
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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