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Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4

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Living area
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Lake Wales, FL
  • Eagle Ridge Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® Florida
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bok Tower Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bartow, FL (BOW-Bartow Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common Area

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4

Think Legoland, Bok Tower, Disney World, Universal Studios, Gulf Coast and Atlantic Beaches, Biking, Hiking and Ecotourism! Or visit Dinosaur World (Exit 19 -I-4). Stay in comfort in your spacious studio cottage with full kitchen & bath, and delicious aquifer well water. Truly spacious and private inside and out (in a 10 acre rural setting). Ground level entry and no stairs!

Situated on picturesque Ridge Scenic Highway at Starr Lake, on the ecologically unique Lake Wales Ridge ( Many Golf Courses ,hundreds of lakes, rolling hills, and ancient flora & fauna). Central Florida is well known for its great bass fishing and there’s always room for boat-trailer parking right on site.

12 minutes to Legoland Florida; 8 minutes to famous Bok Tower Gardens (daily carillon recitals and a brilliant kid's play space); 45 minutes to Disney World's theme parks and nighttime entertainment. Universal Studios, Harry Potter and Orlando International Airport all easily reached in under an hour. 70 Minutes to Tampa, Ybor City nightlife, Busch Gardens (awesome coasters), and Tampa Airport; 90 Minutes to the Gulf Coast Beaches (sunsets) or Atlantic Beaches (sunrises).

Surrounded by orange groves and u-pick blueberry and peach orchards, your cottage is situated on a private 10 acre family homestead. Public Transportation to Legoland and other area attractions stops hourly an easy 1/2 mile walk from here. Close to grocery shops and regional mall, multiplex theatre, bowling, and many unique family owned restaurants, we are fully outfitted with a 20 K watt natural-gas generator which provides uninterrupted power in any weather condition.

For aviation enthusiasts, learn to fly Para-gliders/Ultralights at Lake Wales Municipal Airport (10 minute drive), EAA 'Sun n' Fun' fly-in is at Lakeland Linder Airport for a week each April (40 minute drive); and, there's plenty of great 'drop-zones' for anyone who can't wait to jump out of a perfectly good airplane ;). Working in Lake Wales: Citrus World, Merlin Entertainment; Winter Haven: State Farm, or Haines City? Our location is an easy drive, bus or bike ride to many work or play destinations. For old world Florida tourism, check out Gatorland, Dinosaur World, or Silver and Weeki Wachee Springs.

Ample on-site parking, picnic table and chairs, and you're welcome to stroll the grounds and stake out your favorite tanning spot. Host's family lives adjacent to your accommodations and we'll greet you upon arrival, get you situated and be great neighbors should you need anything at anytime.

Quiet, private & peaceful location to chill-out and decompress after fun-filled days "doing the theme parks" or "hitting the beaches." Wi-fi, HD Antenna TV, and AM/FM radio are standard amenities and cell phone service is fair -to- good for our rural setting. Lots of eclectic, family owned restaurants to discover in town, and limitless opportunities to get into nature at local state and county parks and wilderness preserves.

Property manager

Edward Esteve

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Ages 2 and older, please.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
If you're traveling with fur-kids, let's talk!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking area available upon request.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Wales

Located in Lake Wales, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Mountain Lake and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit LEGOLAND® Florida and Crystal Lake Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kiwanis Park, or check out an event or a game at Jump Florida Skydiving. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Wales, FL

What's nearby

  • Jump Florida Skydiving - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mountain Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Eagle Ridge Mall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 13 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 16 min drive
  • Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 located?

This family-friendly Lake Wales cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jump Florida Skydiving and Mountain Lake. Eagle Ridge Mall and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is amazing! It's cozy and comfortable with a just like home feeling. It was stocked with everything that we needed to make our stay more than enjoyable. There were games, puzzles, books, magazines, local attraction brochures to name just a few. The supply of linens was endless! The cozy throws for cool evenings were soft and snuggly. Best of all, our hosts were exceptional! Always willing to recommend a restaurant or local activity, to sit and chat or to bake muffins! We felt as if we were staying with friends! If we are in the area again, the cottage is the only place that we will stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Edward Esteve

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Attorney, (retired) and yeoman farmer married to Mildred since 1961 w/ three grown children. Speak English, Spanish, Italian and some French. Traveled extensively thru Spain, Italy, France, U.K., Mexico and the United States.

Why they chose this property

My parents built this home and it is part of the family.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, serene, rural, and safe. Pet Friendly, with prior approval.

Languages:

English, Spanish