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Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens

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Interior
Interior
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Wales, FL
  • Jump Florida Skydiving
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Bok Tower Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® Florida
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Wales

On waterfront.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lake Wales vacation home, you'll find Jump Florida Skydiving and Mountain Lake. Eagle Ridge Mall and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jump Florida Skydiving - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mountain Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Mall - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 17 min drive
  • Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 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.

Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens

Enjoy fabulous sunrises and plenty of relaxation at this impressive 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Lake Wales vacation rental! Complete with a grand piano, an expansive backyard, and direct access to Lake Starr, this charming 1920’s bungalow will surely make your ‘Sunshine State’ escape one to remember! Whether you’re making the short trip over to Legoland or taking a drive to experience the magic of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, you’ll never hunger for entertainment at this serene hideaway!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Location | 5 Acres of Land | Step-Free Access

This unique bungalow offers a tranquil escape with modern amenities and a prime location - perfect for families of all ages to come and explore!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds | Additional Accommodations: Pack ‘n Play

INDOOR LIVING: Spacious living areas, Smart TV w/ DVD Player, digital radio, books, board/card games, puzzles, grand piano, books, 2 dining rooms, lake views
OUTDOOR LIVING: Back patio w/ charcoal grill & picnic table, rinse-off station
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ drip coffee maker, dishware/flatware, full knife set, hot water pot, microwave, spices, toaster, trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning/central heating, hair dryer, high chair, iron/board, linens/towels, in-unit washer/dryer
FAQ: 2 small steps for access
PARKING: Ample driveway parking

-- THE LOCATION --

FAMILY FUN: Legoland Florida Water Park (9.1 miles), Walt Disney World Resort (34.9 miles), Disney’s Hollywood Studios (35.3 miles), Discovery Cove (39.5 miles), Aquatica Orlando (40.9 miles), Gatorland (42.3 miles), Universal Orlando Resort (43.6 miles),
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Lake Starr (direct access), Lake Wailes Park (5.4 miles), Bok Tower Gardens (6.6 miles), Cypress Gardens (9.0 miles), Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park (16.1 miles), Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (26.4 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Spook Hill (3.9 miles), Florida’s Natural Grove House Visitor Center (4.1 miles), Lake Wales History Museum (4.3 miles)
GOLF: Mountain Lake (2.0 miles), Lake Ashton Golf Club (5.3 miles), Lake Bess Golf Club (6.3 miles), Cypresswood Golf and Country Club (8.3 miles), Oakwood Golf Club (9.5 miles)
AIRPORTS: Lakeland Linder International Airport (29.0 miles), Orlando International Airport (51.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- 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 may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 small steps for access

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Piano
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Historic Lakefront Lake Wales Bungalow 5 Acres House
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Historic Lakefront Lake Wales Bungalow 5 Acres
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Historic Lakefront Lake Wales Bungalow on 5 Acres!
Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens Lake Wales
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.4 mi (33-min drive) away from the Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens to downtown Lake Wales?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Lake Wales.

Historic Lakefront Gem ~ 6 Mi to Bok Tower Gardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of MCM heaven in Lake Wales

Sandra and Bill are caring and responsive to all questions and concerns. We will certainly return next year should we have the opportunity. Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoy how close this property is to Bok Tower and the fact that it has a beautiful, quiet location on a lake. The home is clean and well-stocked with towels, cooking supplies, novels to read, and a piano! (My only problem came when it was time to check out and I struggled to see the numbers on the lock box in the dark, but that is probably as much my aging eyes as anything!) Thank you for sharing this lovely home with us. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hal M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfully Relaxing

Even though Florida's weather wasn't cooperating (cool with periods of "liquid sunshine") during part of our visit, we stayed warm and dry while enjoying some of the many distractions this home offers, including large collections of books, puzzles and games, solid Internet connections, etc. Once the sun finally made a showing, early morning mists were followed by stunning views of Lake Starr. And the views remain awsome all day long and into the evening. We will be back to enjoy more of the beauty and relaxation offered by the wonderful Lake House!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristeen S., Osceola, IA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

I wish my plans had not changed and that I would have had more time at the property. It was very relaxing and the amount of games/books/misc the owner left as "relaxation activities" was amazing. The communication from the owner was fantastic. Very spot on and friendly. If I ever go to the Lake Wales area again, this is definitely my first place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakehouse Review

We were extremely happy with our stay. We do not have a single negative comment. It is a very comfortable house in a nice quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Re-charge

Beautiful, relaxing & all the comforts of home. Perfect to unwind & re-charge after cold Pennsylvania winter & year of pandemic stress
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Very relaxing and spacious with a water view!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Sunbury, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Wales

Friendly welcome, comfy stay.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

I love, very peaceful
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna W., Kemah, TX , USA

Peaceful with a beautiful view

When enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for kids to run and play. Beautiful and quiet sunsets and sunrises over the water. Bring your fishing poles!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Such a nice, relaxing, piece of property with good southern charm taste.

We absolutely love staying here and hope to be back again. Sandra and Bill were easy to deal with and very trusting with great class. The gift basket was an unexpected pleasure and the real flowers in the living room area were a nice little touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Super Relaxing

Our family of 4 stayed here for just 5 nights on a return trip from the Keys to NC. We choose this area because it was close to Legoland and Bok Gardens. I did not expect to find such a cute and comfortable house. Everyone was in love with the house and the view. Everything was well stocked with a great welcome basket too. Super quiet and relaxing to come back to after hitting Legoland, which is 15 minutes away. Bok Gardens is maybe 5 minutes away. If you do stay here definitely check out Spook Hill, neat tiny little side trip. We are 100% going back. I had planned on staying in a different place but this house is just too great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

Another Amazing Winter

We returned to this beautiful Lake House for 10 weeks this winter, out of the Pennsylvania winter. Again, amazing. House well stocked, furnished with character and stunning lake view. Close to everything you would ever need. Owners are helpful and available if needed, but do not intrude. We are already planning for 2019!! Any one going to central Florida should definitely consider this fantastic property.
Stayed 76 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patty V.

Relaxing cozy getaway!

Wonderful inviting home in a very quiet area over looking Lake Starr. Beautifully decorated and very very comfortable . Bill and Sandra have gone out of their way to make this a special place to stay and to make guests feel welcome. The house is supplied with everything you need to make it your home away from home. We definitely will be back and recommend it highly to others. Wish we could stay longer!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

House is as described; beautiful scenery; easy to find.

We were in town for a weekend race. This property worked out very well for us. Size was great, perfect location to anywhere we needed to go, and the owners left great food recommendations. Very welcoming when we arrived and super helpful if we needed anything during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

6/10 Okay

gary f.

Relaxing

We enjoyed our week there with one exception. My wife got very sick the first night and we found out what the cause was. We turned the air conditioner on and it gave off a bad odor. I concluded that the duct work was full of mildew and mold. After airing out the house that night and keeping the windows open it was okay. It really needs some attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Danny F.

Lake House

My wife and I enjoyed staying at this 1920's lake house. It has a lot of character! The bed is comfortable and the house is clean. Nice view! We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marlene J.

Wonderful place

We stayed at the Lakehouse to attend a funeral in Winter Haven. It was the perfect place to come back to & relax. Everything was as advertised and even better. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Beautiful, Restful, Quiet, Relaxing... Fantastic Stay!

My wife and I (and later a couple we are friends with) stayed at this home for 5 days. This happened to be the same 5 day time period when hurricane Matthew hit (more on that later). The day we arrived, the homeowner met us at the house to give us a tour. We were blown away by her hospitality and lengths she went to ensure we enjoyed our stay. She provided some essentials we didn't expect, made sure we felt at home, and gave us all the ins and outs of the place. We could have gladly chatted her up for hours! She also gave us a laundry list of things nearby we could do. Our first impressions were great. Very clean home, both mattresses were extremely comfortable, the house was comfortable and cool, and it had all the amenities needed to feel like home... washer and dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, plenty of cooking implements, etc. We actually planned on going out a lot, and only ate out ONCE because we were having more fun BBQ-ing and staying at the house. The view over the lake was beautiful, as was the rest of the property. As an added convenience, there were numerous retail stores nearby for groceries, Rx, etc. There were also numerous puzzles and games, as well as excellent Wi-Fi, cable TV, and Netflix. Cell coverage was decent, but better outside. During our stay, the threat of the hurricane loomed. Leading up to it, the landowners were in touch with us to ensure we were comfortable and felt safe. The day it hit, one of the homeowners came by (they let us know first and we welcomed them) to check on things. We literally slept through the storm the night it hit! All in all, this was a wonderful place to stay, with owners that will go out of their way to take care of their guests (without being intrusive). We can honestly say we didn't want to leave. We flew here from Washington state, and will absolutely plan on staying here again if and when we return to Florida. I can't think of a single thing we were unhappy with. Highly recommend a stay here, you won't want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016