Lakefront, Sunsets, Sandy Beach, Private One Acre, Swim, Fish, Relax!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Avon Park, FL

Donaldson Park
4 min drive
Depot Museum
5 min drive
Lake Anoka
7 min drive
Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive)
7 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private and serene one-acre lakefront property with 156-feet of white-sand beach with large deck and spectacular sunsets. Swim-worthy clear "ridge" lake. Moss-covered oak trees. BBQ grills and fire pit. Two-story house circa 1919 with old Florida charm. Located in Highlands County, Florida in the town of Avon Park; 10 minutes to the town of Sebring and 30 minutes to the towns of Lake Placid and Lake Wales.
ON MAIN FLOOR: Master bedroom (king) with bathroom. Den with two twin beds serves as a 4th bedroom and game room. Sitting room with extra table for overflow dining. Living room and separate dining room.
UPSTAIRS: Two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with four twin beds. One shared full bath with tub.
House has city water, comfortable beds with mattress toppers, laundry room, three smart TVs (Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime and YouTube TV), internet, dishwasher, a/c and heat, board games, Xbox 360, Ps3, Wii, and blue ray player with variety of dvd movies.
Outside amenities include 2 kayaks, deck chairs. Public boat ramp nearby to launch your pwc, small fishing or ski boat.
Approximately 1.25 hours to Disney and other theme parks; 30 mins to Legoland and to Lake Placid; 20 minutes to Sebring Raceway and to Highlands Hammock State Park; 25 minutes to Bok Tower; and 90 minutes to the sand beaches of the east and west coasts of Florida. Convenient to grocery stores, Walmart, good local restaurants and multiple great golf courses. Experience the "real" Florida in the state's beautiful lake and citrus region!
Restaurant suggestions: 18 East, Sandhill Grill, Market 27, Taqueria Merlo, Dee's Diner, Faded Bistro. Visit Maxwell Groves Country Store for orange ice cream and orange juice.
Please note that for rentals of greater than two weeks, or for bookings made two months or more in advance, a non-refundable deposit of 50% is required within two weeks of booking notwithstanding any posted policy to the contrary.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Donaldson Park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Donaldson Park and a few minutes from Depot Museum

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Becky Watford

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Blender

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Video games
DVD player
Games
Video library

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Water sports equipment
Boating on site
Golf on site
Kayaking on site
Cycling nearby
Hiking nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hunting nearby
Horse riding nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Golf nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Lake, deck and stairs may be danger for some kids

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lakefront, Sunsets, Sandy Beach, Private One Acre, Swim, Fish, Relax! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Internet in/out

Wonderful stay, the only issue was internet couldnt get the Tv working and my guys needed to watch football game. Text the owner, and she did everything she could, but couldnt get it to work. Even called the company. But otherwise it was nice and enjoyable . Thank you for the use of your home Thank you for the use of your home

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

21 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Peace

Enjoyed our stay. Owner was extremely responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Sebring, Florida

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

I'll start with we will definitely be back. The house was so comfortable and cozy. Definitely everything and more as advertised. The beach area and deck provided the peace and quiet we were looking for. The host/hostess were beyond kind and accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

19 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing stay...especially on the deck. The house has old world charm and we loved it.

Perfect for those who want to relax in charm and simplicity. Will choose this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard A., Essex, UK

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely lakeside location

A lovely lakeside location in a spacious characterful home with all modern conveniences. The deck is a great place to relax and watch the sunset/ sunrise but remember to pack some bug repellent/ citronella candles! Shops and restaurants are within a short drive. Nice experience - thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

My best friend and I took our 3 kids and our moms here for Spring Break. We had such a great time, especially kayaking on the lake. It was so nice to wake up, have coffee and go kayaking. We truly enjoyed ourselves. The kids loved the board games, especially twister. You literally just need to pack your clothes, bathing suit, sun screen and stop at Walmart which is 5 minutes away for groceries, I'd also pick up a few rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. Bring a flash light or two because it does get very dark there. Everything else you need is there!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary J.

4 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Getaway

We had a great time at this lake house and enjoyed our stay. Becky, our host, was helpful and easy to work with.

Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Alessandra T.

10 Jan 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

I really tried to give this place a chance

I have to start with the positive, because there were quite a few things we loved about this home. We happily embraced its antique southern charm, and a beautiful lake, complete with deck and beach. We have no problem with old, squeaky iron beds, and unique antique items throughout. Be sure to inspect them and take photos upon arrival, as we found a few things broken, such as the coffee table foot. We sent these to the owner immediately, so she could be aware. However things that should not be found in ANY short term rental are threadbare, blood-stained sheets. Antiques can be old. Sheets should not be. When both the upper and lower sheets of several beds are peppered with blood spots, that is not at all charming. Those are deal-breakers. Other problems made us even question whether the linens had been washed prior to our arrival. The shower floor had an old used washcloth and soap. Towels wreaked of mold/mildew smells. And the ceilings had water stains and visible black mold spots. The place has beautiful bones, but these are serious concerns for anyone sensitive to mold. We reached out to the owner who simply said she would let cleaning services know and she would have it taken care of after we leave. No compensation was offered, despite our request, and no other recourse except to use the additional linens in the closet which also contained the same moldy smells. To be good sports, we attempted to wash both the sheets and towels ourselves….until we opened the washer. I have never seen such a mold-filled unsanitary washing machine in my life. Thick overwhelming black mold along the gasket, and mold smell. I wish I could attach photos of everything. We ran a couple loads of water and Citric Acid to attempt to clean the washer itself. But the smell and mold remained. If bloody unclean linens and moldy ceilings do not scare you off, I would suggest you take pictures before and after. Also be prepared to buy your own Propane as we were informed on xmas weekend that Propane was not guaranteed to be included with the grill. A grill without propane doesn’t do much good. So a last minute trip to town was required. If you just want a lake, bring your own linens and mildew spray.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope G.

20 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our stay!

We loved our stay. It's one of those houses you can just imagine all grown kids coming home for a holiday and all their kids running and playing outside. A good Ole Norman Rockwell painting. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck and relaxing. The shower in the main bathroom is a little short. If you're over 6' you may want to shower upstairs. Several different rooms available for groups of people to play games, mingle or just read quietly.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

6 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Old home full of charm

The home was beautiful and had everything to make our stay comfortable. We absolutely loved the antique furniture and the charm of that old home.. very unique. The Lake and beautiful property were amazing. We spent a lot of time on dock and even did some fishing and canoeing and bon fire. Such a relaxing atmosphere especially for a bunch of “mature” (didn’t want to say old lol) people and some not in the best of health who were able to enjoy it too. The location was perfect for all as we traveled from different directions. We are all hoping to make this a yearly event at this location. Host was amazing, answering my messages quickly. She was very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Yes, this is an older house, but it is spotless, and with a ton of charm! On the lake & so private!

Beautiful property on the lake. Peaceful, and Private! Hope to be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

16 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

RELAXATION!

Loved it! If you like antiques, the charm of an old home and a view that is phenomenal… then, this is it! Had a great time. Only change I would suggest would be to update the master shower. Everything else was perfect!! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

11 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing. Love the antiques and old floors

We would definitely recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We were in the area on business and she made it very easy to book and the place was perfect for our group.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

1 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

I loved the old structure of the house, and all the beautiful antiques, beautiful location. We stayed in the house with hurricane Ian coming right over us. The house held up very well, and you couldn't hear what was going on outside. I felt very safe there. I liked how it is furnished with plenty of towels and clean linens and throw blankets. The kitchen was equipped with everything you need to prepare your meals. I will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

miguel M., san carlos de bariloche

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excelente, muy buena ubicación, el parque para disfrutar igual la playa!¡

Es una casa de 1819, pero esta divina!! Muy buenas comodidades, aire acondicionado , realmente para recomendar!!!

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake House

The rental was terrific, and the owner was very easy to communicate with. Beautiful sunsets on the beach and deck, and a great fire pit on the beach. The house was roomy and cozy, and the beds were comfortable. Overall I think it was great for a quick getaway or a longer stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect, Peaceful "get-of-town" Long Weekend!

Exactly as described & then some! Completely got to disconnect & unwind. Stayed 3 nights & didn't want to leave (already wondering when we can go again)! Was just the 2 of us & felt like we were in an enormous, yet very cozy & ever so quaint home! I wasn't 100% how much privacy on lake to expect, reading it was in front of the house, across a small dirt passage - but it's basically part of the front yard & felt 100% private walking over there (after rolling out of bed holding coffee or an adult beverage). You pass 1 gorgeous/newer house on the little passage, driving to this Old Florida Rare Gem Home & I'd assumed we'd be seeing them as everyone shares the lake - but not once & even if did - the private beach/tree deck area is still far away enough "just a wave" would have sufficed. Every time of day was perfect there & felt like we weren't even in FL anymore (aside from the sun). I way over packed on essentials not needed (just an fyi)...they have tupperware to store food in, common spices, every type of glass /plate - everything needed in a kitchen all set up (& neatly labeled cabinets/drawers so you aren't hunting). Also have Keurig coffee maker & a regular pot coffee maker - brought everything from own sponge, salt, aluminum foil, storage bags, garbage bags, can opener - etc. etc & didn't need to have packed any of that...(nice to know for our next time, as will make packing a cinch)! Only left the home 1 evening try the fried chicken I'd read a review about in town (...and was awesome). Grilled the other 2 nights, husband opted to use the charcoal grill (as they are side by side) as we only have propane at home & the charcoal seemed "fitting". Nice grill lighting on the trees too - so cooking was a breeze. Brought our own charcoal & lighter fluid (but learned didn't need that when got there too) - although owner had already said they aren't positive of levels of propane or charcoal there - as each guest may or may not use & likely leave some left overs for the next guest (only reason we didn't leave our bug spray or charcoal - as literally grabbed our only stash off our own porch as think we have more bugs in South FL, than they do up there - as bugs were not an issue for us (perhaps time of year). Everything was pristine clean, (& didn't need all the toilet paper I packed either as well stocked bathrooms too). Just pack up & just go...doesn't matter what you pack as won't see anyone (unless you really want to). Can't wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sunset views

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful historic house. The sunset views every night we’re so pretty, and the sand bottom lake was really nice too. We had a great and relaxing vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Zen

We had a fabulous stay and especially enjoyed the deck and lake. The property has everything you need and then some!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadiia D.

18 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Central Florida getaway

An awesome place! Yes, an older house, but super clean and stocked up with everything you need! We spent most of the time kayaking and swimming in a beautiful, almost private-like lake. Fire on a beach, grilling, just enjoying the outdoors - what else is needed for a perfect vacation?! Will definitely be back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter L.

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Stay!

We stayed here in late 2021. When we needed to come back into the area, I specifically looked for this place again and luckily it was available. Large beach, giant deck, and spacious home make for a very enjoyable experience for larger groups. We will miss it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna Z.

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Such a beautiful house. Love the old Florida feel with the furniture in home. So cozy and comfortable. Amazing views on the lake and amole seating to enjoy it. Love the beach for our 1.5 year old to test the waters and play in the sand. Great proximity to stores and things to do. We had an amazing time and highly recommend this home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

rosemarie b.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place to getaway

Came for second time to this property. Get away from city life and stress. Always does the trick, for the adults and kids. Everything is serene and peaceful, lake breeze keeps near summer heat away and temp drops early in the morning . Kids did not want to leave . Thank you, Becky for sharing this perfect getaway!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022