The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8105 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Lakeland, FL

Polk Museum of Art
‪3 min walk‬
Lake Mirror
‪17 min walk‬
Polk Theatre
‪2 min drive‬
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 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.

Enjoy every pop of color in our Vintage Florida Cottage located in the Lake Morton Historic District and just a short walk to Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth, and Florida Southern College.

This home is just one mile from Downtown Lakeland, Dixieland Historic District, and all of Lakeland’s top restaurants and bars; and is in an absolutely perfect location for exploring all of Lakeland, Tampa, Orlando, Disney World, and Florida beaches.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage was curated with vintage furnishings from local vendors that gives the most eclectic Florida vibe and feels like you stepped right into a Pinterest board.

The kitchen has been remodeled with a stainless steel fridge, a convection microwave oven for baking, and a stovetop. The kitchen also includes a coffee maker, dishware, silverware, cooking utensils, paper towels, trash bags, and cleaning products.

The living room and dining area are great spots to entertain. Sign in to your Hulu, Netflix, or HBO Max on our Roku TV, or play the plethora of games we provide in the Florida room.

Relax and enjoy the outdoors on the two wooden decks in the backyard.

The home also provides access to free WiFi, a stackable washer and dryer, iron, central A/C and heat, linens/towels, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, and complimentary toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Our guests are welcome to enjoy the entire cottage and backyard. There are two parking spots available in the driveway and two available from the back alley entrance that you can access behind the house.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Polk Museum of Art. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Just a 3-minute walk from Polk Museum of Art and a 2-minute drive from Lake Mirror

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

Property manager

Austin St. Jean

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Fence around the pool

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Ice maker
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
In the city centre
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Golf nearby
Hiking nearby
Basketball nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby
Ice skating 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1133 sq ft (105 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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.

Property is also known as

The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown Lakeland

The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Andrea C.

9 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A fun time with a group of 8

I was traveling with my husband and 6 of our European friends for our wedding trip. There was room for my husband and me in the master bedroom, another couple in the queen bedroom, two friends in the sunroom (with an extra mattress my parents brought), a friend in the living room, and a friend in the double bed room. I asked my parents for a pot, but otherwise there was plenty of cookware and dishes. It was a bit cold before we figured out how to work the thermostat (remove the casing!). There were some extra blankets though. There was no oven, but we didn’t miss it too much. It was good to have 2 bathrooms. But the handles were falling off the bathtub. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and the host was quick to answer questions. Would stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya N.

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Funky Swan Stay

We attended a concert in Orlando and decided to stay in Lakeland. I'm so glad we picked the Funky Swan! The house was clean and located close to the area we love. We enjoyed looking at the albums and listening to a few. It brought back so many memories! Add the Funky Swan to your list of favorites, I know we did!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Our family of 4 stayed at the house while visiting Lakeland. It was clean, good neighborhood and close to Tigertown. Loved the decor in the house! The hosts were very easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay her again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with partner

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cute, clean, comfortable. We will return. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Medford, Oregon

17 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A fabulous home

We have stayed at quite a few locations in Lakeland with our daughter going to FSC. I wish we would have found this one sooner! It is clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and close to campus. The host is super responsive and friendly. We didn’t have any issues whatsoever. The kitchen is small but functional, the dining table was great for our group to play games. All in all a top notch home. We will be back. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Funky Swan Shack is incredible!!! It is so cute and well decorated. They go above and beyond with things you may need---coffee, towels, garbage bags, detergent, etc. you made need. You feel welcome the second you walk in the door. The house has a great backyard and is in a super safe neighborhood. We walked all over the place including restaurants in town. We were there visiting my daughter at Florida Southern and it was an easy walk from her dorm. It is PERFECT. We will be staying there again for sure. Also, the hosts communicated well and were available to help with anything. We didn't need them but it was nice to know they were available.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., Naples

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

My family and I stayed three nights at this lovely home so we could attend our daughter's graduation from FSC. We loved everything about this home, from the location to the beautiful trees surrounding the home, and to the great customer service from our host Austin. There is ample parking in the front and rear of the home for about four cars if needed. We would definitely stay here again when visiting historic downtown Lakeland.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Madeline T., Denver

11 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood & comfortable house

We enjoyed being able to walk to Lake Morton, a nearby coffee shop and library, the fish stand, and being in a family friendly neighborhood. The house was comfortable for everyone.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Twila

Travelled with family

16 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is a lovely cottage. We are 3 upper 70 ish ladies and it was great overall. Loved the lake and the birds! Only negative is the living room furniture. Cute but highly uncomfortable to spend an evening. ! Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen L.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Can only complain about one bed

It was really a lovely, clean, convenient place for us to stay. My one complaint is the bed in the "master" suite. It is impossibly soft, uncomfortable, squeaky and desperately sags in the middle. Replace that bed and you've got 5 stars, hands down.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

We had the best time at The Funky Swan Shack! This was the cleanest rental I have stayed at! The owners have done a fantastic with the decor and the details don’t go unnoticed. Such a great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly themed cozy cottage in heart of lakeland

We love staying at this property! It was highly themed, which made it very fun and inviting and feel like home. It was more roomy than we thought, and gave us easy access to all of Lakeland, Orlando, and Tampa!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

8 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place for our visit!

My friend and I came to Lakeland for the end of year pack up for our kids at SEU. This house was adorable, the perfect size and perfect location! We were comfortable, had all the amenities and enjoyed our 3 night stay! I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keturah W.

7 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lakeland Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the Funky Swan! It had just what we needed for our time in Lakeland. We loved walking to Lake Morton and grabbing a bite to eat at Black and Brew. Everything was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gricell C.

17 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Gallery House

The property did not disappoint based on the description and pictures. From the entrance all the way through it was spotless and in excellent condition. There has been a tremendous amount of thought and detail taken on this property to make this not just a beautiful little gallery,like, house reminiscent of a mix of Lakeland, Austin, Savannah and Asheville. but most comfortable, functional and charming. It is an excellent place for a short or long stay as it has a very nicely equipped kitchen. We used the ac/ heater and it works well. Totally enjoyed the location close to walk to two restaurants, little essentials store, Polk Museum of Art and beautiful Lake Morton. A a little further, wonderful walk to the Frank Lloyd Wright Gift Shop Geico. From there one can continue through to the beautiful Florida Southern College campus and continue on to the wonderful path along Lake Hollingsworth. Parking is excellent. It is close to downtown and many other stores but if was so nice in the house and the walking didn't do much driving. The hosts were especially very accessible, responsive, generous and kind. Enjoyed the comfortable furniture decor and rainbow themes!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022