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The Old Haven - An Enduring Piece of Nostalgia

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Winter Haven, FL
  • Winter Haven Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Chain of Lakes Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® Florida
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Winter Haven, FL (GIF-Winter Haven Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Old Haven - An Enduring Piece of Nostalgia

This charming home was built in 1908 and is located 45 minutes from Tampa/Orlando. Fully furnished, this space is perfect for families and friends providing plenty of space to sleep 8 people comfortably. With games, puzzles and Dvds, backyard fun for kids while the parents watch from the porch. Enjoy downtown entertainment within walking distance! Home is centrally located to dining, shopping, and small town fare. 4 bar restaurants walking distance on the lake. Live music from Lake sometimes.

Enjoy Old World charm in this beautiful American classic home built in 1908. This home has been updated to offer more modern conveniences.

Guests will have access to all areas of home.

I will greet you upon arrival if need be and live only 5 minutes away from home. The house has a key code lock box for self check in that works for most guests since a house info folder is just inside door and everything is simple. I am always available for any questions or concerns and just a phone call or text away.

Eclectic neighborhood. 2 min walk to Lake Howard. Lots of restaurants and grocery stores etc very close by. Half a mile away from downtown Winter Haven. 5 miles away from Legoland Florida. 45 min away from Orlando, 39 min to Disney, 51 min to Universal Studious, 54 minutes from Orlando International airport . One hour away from Busch Gardens and the Tampa International airport.

Public transportation is available. A complete directory will be available to assist you in your stay in Winter Haven.

We hope you enjoy your stay!

We just want to take this time to point out an important reminder that we do conduct a full inventory check both before you check-in and after you check out. We hope that you will treat our home as if it was your own.

Missing items will be charged against your stay and we certainly don’t want to have to do that. The following shows you the costs that may accumulate should items go missing.

Small towels = $10.00
Large towels = $20.00
Board games (missing or damaged) = $15.00
DVDs (missing or damaged) = $5.00
Bed sheets = $30.00
Pillow Cases = $10.00
Pillows = $30.00/each

Backyard board and bean toss game available. Charcoal grill and propane grill as well as all grilling utensils available at house. We also have a crib for babies and a high chair available and a desktop for people who need a space for work or school.

Have a boat? Great! You can find a public boat ramp (on lake Howard) less than half a mile away from the house. Lake Howard is part of the Chain O'Lakes that connects over 15 lakes! You can even visit Legoland a few lakes over and watch their ski shows! Lake Howard also has one of my personal favorite places to watch the sunset. Located half a mile away from the house, in front of the McDonalds, is a small amphitheater that leads onto a dock that is angled in the perfect position to view a sunset over a lake.

Not only are you half a mile away from the lakes, but you are also conveniently half a mile away from Downtown Winter Haven. Visit the boutiques, thrift stores, restaurants & bars, and more!


***Please note!! If requested dates are unavailable, you can check out our other 2 homes in downtown Winter Haven by copying and pasting the links below :)

Sweet Cottage:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32089545?adults=7&source_impression_id=p3_1580306090_2teF3WdmkSxBLhNU

Cozy Bungalow
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29177986?adults=7&source_impression_id=p3_1580305662_jWwWXorxejaoEAUaadults=7&source_impression_id=p3_1580306147_xeUerVfWix2w8JHX

Again we do hope you enjoy your stay and please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns!

Thank You!

Ray & Layal Flood
We have taken pleasure in making sure the home we provide has the listed amenities available, is clean, and is well maintained. Although we do a thorough professional clean between each guest stay, we kindly ask that before leaving, you clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used and any dirty towels in the hamper. Also, please report any malfunctioning appliances or issues to us right away. The house is very comfortable, and we hope you love it as much as we do. We want to emphasize that there is to be absolutely NO SMOKING in the home. Also, cooking with strong-smelling spices or deep frying is prohibited. Guests have done this in the past and it has taken nearly three days to remove the strong odors from the house, even with our professional cleaning. If the home is found to have a pungent smell from cooking or smoking following your stay, we will need to impose a $300 fine. I have an extra guest fee of $8 per person/ per night. If it is found that you have more guests staying the night than has been booked, you may be requested to leave the property without a refund.

Property manager

Layal Flood
Premier Host

Languages

Arabic, English, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Winter Haven

Located in Winter Haven, this holiday home is on a lake. Theatre Winter Haven and Polk County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bok Tower Gardens and Grand Hotel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Chain of Lakes Park or Jump Florida Skydiving.
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Winter Haven, FL

What's nearby

  • Indigo's Family Fun Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Winter Haven Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Winter Haven Women's Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Chain of Lakes Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 5 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Drive-In Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Twisted Prop Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Haven - An Enduring Piece of Nostalgia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Old Haven - An Enduring Piece of Nostalgia located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Indigo's Billiards, Bowling & Games, Indigo's Family Fun Center and Winter Haven City Tennis Center. Winter Haven Women's Hospital and Winter Haven Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km). Winter Haven Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

3 of my friends and I stayed at the house while we were in town for a wedding over the weekend. The house was very cozy and the owners were responsive when we messaged them. The screened in porches were a nice touch. Overall it was a great stay. We had a few notes about the cleanliness, however. When we arrived, there were sausage rolls on the kitchen counter that looked and smelled like they had been there for days. The fridge was also full of opened foods and condiments that looked like they were left behind by the last guests. When we asked the owners about this, they said that the cleaning service had come before our stay, but we could not understand how a cleaning service would have left the kitchen so obviously messy. Additionally, there was some mold on the shower curtains but other than those issues it was a great stay. Not sure what happened with the cleaning service but hopefully that was just a fluke. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, perfect for group gatherings

This home is clean and comfortable. It is perfect for larger groups and walking distance to several waterfront restaurants and public boat docks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volleyball Tournament

Great location and value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Layal Flood

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Languages:

English, Swedish, Arabic

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests