Kayaks/Spa/Pool/Firepit/Dog friendly Lakehouse Getaway!!

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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12198 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Dade City, FL

Giraffe Ranch13 min drive
Saint Leo University21 min drive
Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club22 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Is the hustle and bustle of city living stressing you out? Do you need a break to decompress and disconnect from the world? Well, we've got the perfect place for you! The Lakehouse" is the perfect spot for you to get some needed rest and relaxation!!

Here you and the your whole family and friends will enjoy fishing, kayaking on the gorgeous lake or just take in the scenery and wildlife while appreciating the simple things in life.

We offer fully furnished home, with a Cozy Fireplace, Sports Pool, and Game room, Surround Sound, and Fire pit.

It's Not just a house, it's "The Lakehouse!"

This home is Warm and Spacious Lakefront Paradise! A Private retreat for family and friends to gather and reconnect with nature and each other. Experience a Glamping experience with all of the comforts of HOME!

The 4 br/2ba home is equipped with all New Samsung appliances, LCD TV, Nest thermostat Central Heating and Air, Washer and Dryer. Fully furnished kitchen complete with Keurig, dishwasher, utensils, and cookware!

The home has Surround Sound system with outdoor and indoor speakers.
Many activities are available for all ages; indoor game room, board games, and darts.

Come and relax by the fireplace and watch the game on TV, play a card game at the poker table or pick a board game from the fully stocked game closet.

In the evenings you can roast marshmallows outside in the firepit and make yummy s'mores or just sit around the fire laughing and spending quality time with loved ones, sharing old memories while making new ones.

Enjoy your beverage of choice in the hot tub while watching the sunset. The Pool and Spa have an amazing LED lighting system for fun after the sun goes down. You just unwind and enjoy some fishing down on the dock while the sun sets behind beautiful Dowling Lake!!

Property manager

Jenn and Tony

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Adult supervision required at all times.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Must inquire first - event fee depending on size

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

$50 pet fee and max 2 pets. No cats.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking or vaping permitted in the house.

photo id required from primary renter

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Must inquire first - event fee depending on size

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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dade City

Located in Dade City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pioneer Florida Museum & Village and The Wildlife Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Giraffe Ranch and Boyett's Grove. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Dade City, FL

What's nearby

Giraffe Ranch - 13 min drive
Dade City Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot - 16 min drive
Withlacoochee Trail State Park - 17 min drive
Saint Leo University - 21 min drive
Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club - 22 min drive

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬16 min drive
‪Dade City Brew House - ‬15 min drive
‪El Sol De Mexico Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Dade City Moose Lodge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kayaks/Spa/Pool/Firepit/Dog friendly Lakehouse Getaway!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kayaks/Spa/Pool/Firepit/Dog friendly Lakehouse Getaway!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Kayaks/Spa/Pool/Firepit/Dog friendly Lakehouse Getaway!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayaks/Spa/Pool/Firepit/Dog friendly Lakehouse Getaway!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kayaks/Spa/Pool/Firepit/Dog friendly Lakehouse Getaway!! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Giraffe Ranch, Pioneer Florida Museum & Village and The Wildlife Gallery. The HiBrow Gallery and Dade City Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

josiah h.

5 Mar 2024

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

Wedding Weekend

The stay at the Lakehouse was a perfect location for the family and getting to our son’s wedding at Simpson Lakes!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael C.

10 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

cozy place

location is very nice, property in a great setting, check in was easy. House is dated and in need of fixing up, the deck is in need of major repair give it a 3 out of 10, land scaping 4 out of 10, all in all its a nice place and the process was easy they just need to invest in the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marguerite P.

18 Jan 2024

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

Family trip for Dad's Birthday

The hosts were responsive and check in was easy. It's in a very remote area. We rented here because my dad wanted to ride ATV's at a nearby park so that was convenient.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

8 Sept 2023

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

Family Labor Day weekend

We had a lovely relaxed weekend on the lake. The house was beautiful. The host had everything we needed and some extras. There were plenty of outdoor chairs, games and puzzles. They even left us a s’mores kit. This was a great addition. We spent the weekend fishing and kayaking on the lake, floating in the pool with a piña colada, grilling and playing games in the evening. The yard was big enough for the guys to play wiffleball and the dog to run around. I highly recommend this property. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Sept 2023

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

Amazing place to relax!!

The Lake House was an amazing place to stay with my family, wish we had more time to enjoy all the amenities this place had to offer but we were only in town for the weekend for a wedding, we will be definitely looking to book a longer stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

3 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Lakehouse

It was a great week at a geat lakehouse. We will stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer F.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

I wish some things were disclosed. Character limitation below. I had 21 items.

1. Wi-Fi is 4-5 mbps. If everyone is using it no one can use it. I feel I would have been more prepared if this was disclosed upfront. I work in tech and planned to work 1-2 days of our trip. I was not able to due to the Wi-Fi. 2. If your cell phone provider is Verizon you will not have service until you reach the main road when you turn onto the properties road. Usually we would rely on Wi-Fi calling but due to the signal strength of the Wi-Fi it was not consistent. I recommended to Jen to look into star link. 3. One TV is direct TV and the other is Roku. If the wi-if is being used by other people in your party it can interfere with watching the Roku TV. 4. The downstairs basement bedrooms do not have windows. 5. The downstairs basement bedroom with 2 closets only has 1 available for guest use. 6. We stayed as a party of 7. 2 family’s. We both have pools and manage our own pool equipment at home. The 2 skimmers never worked on the pool. Only a net and a brush were available to clean the pool with. Leaves stuck to the bottom. I’m not talking about a handful. I am saying over a 100 and it was everyday. The nats and mosquitos would cover the pool from the night before every morning. I feel that the pool was a let down due to it was constantly dirty. We talked to the property owner several times about the cleanliness of the pool and communicated that the skimmers were not working and the pump would not stay primed and the pool filters pressure gauge was over 30psi.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haring F., Boca Raton, FL

15 July 2023

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

Great stay at the lake!

We had a great time at the lake house. Our group was 4 adults & 7 kids, and we all enjoyed the pool, hot tub, kayaking, and fishing; the local gators even “visited” us off the dock. The kitchen was well stocked for our needs, the balcony was relaxing, and we had plenty of space. The owners were responsive to our questions and friendly. We visited Weeki Wachee springs and Rainbow springs, both were 45+ minutes away but worth the drive. I would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie J.

4 July 2023

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

Family getaway

We were looking for a fun place to be together for a few days before my Son leaves for 3 years. He is in the USMC. It was a perfect place for us. We loved the layout of the house. We enjoyed the pool, kayaks, and paddle boat. We, also, loved the darts and game table in the evenings We loved having coffee on the deck in the mornings. I would highly recommend this place for a fun family location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

27 June 2023

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

Lovely and peaceful

Beautiful, serene home and location. Well-stocked and very comfortable. The pool and spa were a highlight!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl U., Juno Beach Florida USA

8 June 2023

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

Lovely Lakehouse Getaway!

This is the perfect place to unwind, decompress and just enjoy each others company. Everything was very clean and had upscale linens which we always appreciate. The views from the decks and dock are just stunning. We really enjoyed the use of the kayaks and awesome evening on the dock watching the full moon rise. The best thing is we never had to go in the car once we arrived! A perfect weekend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Mary B.

26 May 2023

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

Peaceful setting

This was our second time staying at the Lakehouse....love this place! Very quiet and peaceful getaway. Beautiful views in the morning and evening - both from the deck and pool area.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

25 Mar 2023

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

Relaxing lake house

We stayed at this great lake house for a few days. We enjoyed the views, kayaking and fishing. We would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler P.

25 Dec 2022

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

20 Mins from Croom Motorcycle Area

Pro’s: Close as can be to where we wanted to go Secluded and amazing views Incredible pool and hot tub Love the decor & style of the home Great communication with property manager/ owner! Super friendly Very clean Con’s: Had a lizard in house. Freaked us out. Wi-Fi slow/poor tv quality

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

7 Dec 2022

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

Family gathering

Loved the LakeHouse! Truly enjoyed the setting- the lake is a lovely, peaceful spot to reconnect. We enjoyed the fireplace, fire pit, the pool, and the house itself was perfect for us. It would benefit from the addition of hooks to hang wet towels and clothing, and the wifi needs an update. We would definitely stay here again-it was lovely!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen V.

30 Nov 2022

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

Quiet, remote & peaceful.

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Quaint home with everything you need to be comfortable and entertained.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim v.

19 Sept 2022

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

Amazing property!

Clean ,beautiful and easy ! We loved it ! Thank You!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

10 Aug 2022

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

Secluded Paradise

The Lake house was wonderful. The views are breathtaking. Check in and out was exceptional. Communication with Jenn and greeter was easy. The house is located in more of country back roads to get to it. It’s secluded quiet but beautiful and surrounded by nature. More than enough space inside. Clearwater about 1.5 hrs and Sunwest Park, Natural springs about 45 minutes. Thank you Jenn for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell and Deborah P.

18 July 2022

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

Private get away with great amenities

Pretty much lives up to what you’re hoping for and then some.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

7 July 2022

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

Beautiful quiet location

Our family had a lovely time at the Lakehouse. The kitchen was well appointed with drawers and cabinets labeled for convenience. Beds were comfortable. Be aware that the bedrooms on upper level are open to the living area at the ceiling, so are not insulated from sounds in the living area and kitchen. The location was private and quiet. The pool/spa and the view were the highlights. We did have an issue with runoff from the driveway going directly into the pool after a downpour. This made the pool unusable for 24 hours until the pool company was able to service it. The owner was responsive and remedied the issue in a timely fashion, but we did lose a day of pool use. If use of the pool/spa is a priority for you, I would recommend inquiring if this drainage issue has been corrected.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brianna T.

28 June 2022

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

Cabin Feel

We enjoyed the tranquil setting of this property. It felt like we were isolated "up north" in a cabin vs. in Florida. Loved the ability to control the temp of the pool and hot tub, as needed. Really appreciated the "pay it forward" cabinet. Greatly enjoyed Kafe Kokopelli and The Farmhouse in Dade City (the cookies at The Farmhouse - 10/10). We wished the patio furniture was upkept a bit more. Also, the thermostat in the home would automatically reset to 81 degrees Fahrenheit multiple times a day, so we would return from a day in the heat to a hot home or wake up and the air hadn't been running for hours. Overall, would return and will refer friends and family to the property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Grace C.

27 June 2022

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

Quiet getaway

The Lakehouse was perfect if you’re looking for a secluded and quiet weekend getaway. The pool and hot tub were very nice and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey R.

31 May 2022

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

Amazing getaway

We loved our stay. The property really makes you feel secluded and relaxed, the lake views are amazing and we enjoyed the pool quite a bit. We hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

alyassa p.

28 May 2022

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

Great recharge

Beautiful spot. Great pool. Really enjoyed the Giraffe Ranch and Weeki Wachee, which are short drives.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

18 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation getaway

Our kids were graduating from Saint Leo University. This was a great place for us to stay and have them over for dinner and to celebrate their graduation. A little mix up with the check in, but other than that everything was great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jenn and Tony

Welcome to our humble abode! We are so excited that you are looking at our fabulous home! Tony and I share a love of traveling and have a lot of experience in staying in VRBO properties, so we thought why not give it a try with our own homes?

Both of us are ambitious entrepreneurs. Tony owns a technology company I own a real estate company. In fact, if anyone is coming to Tampa to "house hunt", feel free to contact me, Jenn, and I'll be happy to guide you to your dream home. :-)

Both Tony and myself are very busy but love spending our free time together with our 13 year old son and 4 year old Maltipoo, Smooch.

We look forward to getting to know you as you visit Tampa Bay! We are happy to help you in any way we can.

Why they chose this property

We were shopping for a unique home with a gorgeous view and fell in love with this house at first sight! It is so awesome to find a vacation home within 40 minutes of Tampa! You will feel so peaceful sitting on the porch and looking at the beautiful lake as well as enjoy the salt water pool and all the other amenities. We love this home and hope you do too!

What makes this property unique

This great home has so many awesome features like the cozy fireplace with the surround sound state of the art speakers and electronics, Smart TV with Roku in the media room, fire pit for making S'mores, dock for fishing and just enjoying the lovely peaceful view.