Title: "La Grande" Retro Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "La Grande" Retro Escape Holiday home in Gainesville with patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/w2990h4032x0y0-d71eea4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/78c26f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/696a4f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119251000/119250962/f8349341.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) - 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 £92 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct ## 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. Perfect for a unique nature getaway with modern comforts! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 300 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19555/d3372ae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University I-75 Gainesville - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 5.6 1,006 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=19555&PinnedHotelID=19555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82700/82677/5b4e3b0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville Gainesville - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.4 Good 1,188 reviews £51 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=82677&PinnedHotelID=82677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108897100/108897016/17bd7ed7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Studio Nook, Bed & Breakfast District! 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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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts ## About the area Located in Gainesville, this holiday home 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.co.uk/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 - 6.3 miles - University of Florida - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles - Shands at the University of Florida - 19 min drive - 12.5 miles - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 20 min drive - 13.1 miles - Florida Museum of Natural History - 25 min drive - 15.4 miles ### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬9 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬4 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 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "La Grande" Retro Escape on 30 Sept 2025 start from £91.93, including 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.co.uk/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? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is "La Grande" Retro Escape located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gainesville Raceway, Ironwood Golf Course and Waldo Motorsports. Waldo Farmers Market and UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "La Grande" Retro Escape Reviews 10 ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana S. 2 Sept 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