Lakeland, Florida
Treat the family to a fun-filled vacation at this charming home in Lakeland. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the tranquility of the suburbs while still being just a day trip away from Magic Kingdom, Universal, and Epcot. Spend your days at Disney or stay closer to home and enjoy local wildlife at Lake Hollingsworth which is just steps from the front door. At the end of the day, head downtown for great local dining options before resting up for another day in paradise.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Walk to Lake Hollingsworth | Central Location | Fiberoptic Internet | Bluetooth Crosley Record Player (Vinyl & Digital Music)
Experience Lakeland in style when you and your family stay at this classic mid-century home where you can transcend to the 1960s with vinyl records or experience the magic of Disney!
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Karcog Rollaway Twin Beds (w/ 1.5’ memory foam mattress & 3.5” high-density support foam on sturdy premium steel frame)
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, multiple living areas, dining area, full-length mirror (entryway), mid-century furnishings & decor
OUTDOOR LIVING: Large fenced yard, screened patio, outdoor dining area, gas grill, basketball, football, basketball hoop
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, French press coffee maker, Mr. Coffee 12-cup coffee maker, Oster blender, toaster, complimentary organic coffee, tea & sugar, pots & pans, cookie sheet, dishware & flatware, microwave, hot water kettle, Oster 6-cup rice cooker w/ steamer, Brita water filter pitcher, McCook 15 stainless steel knife set w/ wooden block, kitchen scissors, & built-in sharpener, 16-piece ceramic non-stick cookware set, breakfast bar, mid-century appliances
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, in-unit washer & dryer, laundry detergent, organic linens & towels, central air conditioning, trash bags & paper towels, dish towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, iron & ironing board (bedroom 1 closet)
FAQ: Ring Doorbell camera (facing out), 2 steps required for access
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Dinosaur World (17.8 miles), LEGOLAND Florida Resort (19.3 miles), Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (35.5 miles), Magic Kingdom Park (41.6 miles), Epcot (41.8 miles), Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (43.5 miles), SeaWorld Orlando (44.0 miles), Universal's Islands of Adventure (48.0 miles), Universal Orlando Resort (49.1 miles)
LOCAL FUN: Florida Southern College (0.8 miles), Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center (1.4 miles), Polk Museum of Art (1.4 miles), Hollis Garden (2.0 miles), Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium (4.8 miles)
GET OUTSIDE: Lake Hollingsworth (500 feet), Common Ground Park (1.4 miles), Lake Morton (1.7 miles), Lake Mirror (2.3 miles), Lake Parker Park (4.7 miles), Colt Creek State Park (22.7 miles)
HIT THE LINKS: Lone Palm Golf Club (5.8 miles), Wedgewood Golf Course (7.4 miles), Links of Sandpiper (7.5 miles), Big Cypress Golf Club (12.5 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Tampa (36.2 miles), Clearwater Beach (60.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Tampa International Airport (42.2 miles), Orlando International Airport (57.3 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID required upon check-in to verify that the identity of the individual checking in matches that on the reservation
- NOTE: This property sleeps 6 guests in 3 beds, with room for 8 total by using the 2 Karcog rollaway twin beds
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Depending on your age group, this darling house will remind you of your grandma or great grandma’s super cute childhood home. Size and location are perfect for events at Florida Southern College, such as parent weekend. Some minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, but if you squint you won’t notice them. Kitchen is equipped with every appliance you could imagine, including an original working mechanical push button electric stovetop. But no measuring cups, so don’t try baking anything precisely. Lots of sheets and towels and blankets. Gorgeous screened in patio and large yard if you like to spend time outside.
Very clean, great location
The property was easy to enter, it was nice and clean, large bathroom, close to grocery and the ballpark. Really enjoyed our stay. It was just as we expected.
Honestly, overall we appreciated the attempt this property gave. We didn't end up using the kitchen, but it appeared fairly well stocked. The beds and couches were comfortable, and the shampoo/conditioner was a nice plus. The location was perfect for our needs, and we enjoyed being so close to the lake. There were some concerning things that made me feel that the management company who runs this, although being very responsive online, appears to be fairly hands-off with the property. Laundry/bedding that seemed not quite clean, Many of the lights/light switches didn't work, and the washing machine was dirty. There walls that needed repainted, patio in disrepair, shower mats that felt slimy when wet, a sink that backed up with little use and an overall odor of mold made this stay less than ideal. We enjoyed the theme that the property is going for, but it was a little lackluster. It seemed that perhaps it had been vacant for a while, with no one really attending to the property.
Great host clean property Great location close to University would definitely stay again
First, I will say the property manager was very nice. She purchased a nice grill so we could cook out, as well as a coffee pot, albeit only a four-cup maker, since we don’t use cold press coffee. I will also say that all of us range in age from 68 to 76, on fixed incomes, and expected a little more quality for the price. The house is cute, but it definitely needs some updating and upkeep when you’re paying $1,000+ for the week. Living space: The living room was HOT until my 68-year-old brother fixed the vent and allowed the cold air from the air conditioner to get through. The furniture in the living room and TV room is really uncomfortable, so I ended up in bed reading due to pain. The sectional sofa in the living room should have been in the TV room to allow the family to be in the same room to enjoy TV together. Bathroom: The lighting in the guest bath is terrible. I am tall and ended up standing at the window in the bedroom for the sunlight to put on make-up. The light in the dark, little shower was not working, and there was nothing to help avoid slipping in the shower/tub. It’s especially dangerous for seniors, which we all are. Bedrooms: There are zero dressers or bedside tables in the bedrooms, only little slats of wood mounted on the walls on each side of the beds, without even enough space for to charge your cell phones, clocks, iPads, etc. One of the closets in the bedrooms was locked for, “. . . storing cleaning supplies,” so the closets had to be shared. In the main bedroom, the louvre closet door wasn’t even mounted. Screened porch: Yes, there is a screened porch, which would’ve been nice, but there is no real lighting to be able to enjoy using the porch in the evening when it got cooler outside, but it definitely needs a ceiling fan. It is, after all, Florida.
If you need to be by Florida Southern College this house is a quaint 1960s style house. Very nice and cozy.
We had a good time and it was a good place for the kids to run around. The only recommendations I have is maybe another tv or 2 and maybe a few extra towels/ wash cloths. The owner was very responsive and took care of any problems we had quickly. The surprise pizza was a very nice gesture. I would definitely stay there in the future.
Enjoyed this stay. Communication with owner was phenomenal.
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