Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton

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The Swans, Lake Morton at the end of the street

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Lakeland, FL

Lake Mirror
‪17 min walk‬
RP Funding Center
‪3 min drive‬
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
‪6 min drive‬
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This true one bedroom, one bathroom offers a Sleek and Contemporary Design with full amenities in the Lake Morton Historic District. Centrally located. Some of the many Amenities include: Apple TV, Internet, Fully stocked Kitchen (fridge, stove and oven, pots, pans, toaster, microwave, Keurig, 12 cup Mr. Coffee brand coffee pot), Dining room table with seating and settings for 4. Living room has a Futon Couch that converts to a bed, and a very comfy recliner along with two additional chairs for guests. Washer, Dryer with supplies and more.
Picture yourself in the heart of downtown Lakeland's historic district. Walk down to the end of the street and arrive at Lake Morton to observe the elegant and graceful swans at your feet. When it is time to retire for the night a sumptuous bedroom that features luxury bedding, and boutique artwork. Located just a few steps away is the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian House, and Florida Southern College. The Lake Morton Cottage in Lakeland places you in a truly unique location, full of art, history and culture that waits for you to explore. Walk to The Red Door for a fabulous dinner and hand shaken cocktails. Enjoy it all!

Property manager

Karen Grisham

Languages

English

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Important information

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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

Lakeland

Lakeland is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Circle B Bar Reserve and Lake Morton, while Polk Museum of Art and Polk Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wing Chun Kung Fu Downtown Lakeland or RP Funding Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

Polk Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lake Mirror - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
RP Funding Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Lakeside Village - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

Lakeland Station - 20 min walk
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Joinery - ‬20 min walk
‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬19 min walk
‪Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits - ‬17 min walk
‪Dissent Craft Brewing - ‬18 min walk
‪Texas Cattle Company - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton located?

Situated in Lakeland, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Florida Southern College and Lake Morton. Polk Museum of Art and Lake Hollingsworth are also within 15 minutes. Lakeland Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

1 Apr 2024

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

Spring getaway

Perfect size for us. Great location in walking distance to Lake Morton and downtown. Karen was very helpful and responded promptly to us whenever we had a question. We are considering returning next spring for a longer stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaya S.

1 Jan 2024

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

Perfect!

This cottage was the perfect place for my family visiting from Germany. It was clean, comfortable and in the perfect location. Karen is a great hostess and always available for questions.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

8 Aug 2023

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

Perfection

No detail with regard to comfort and convenience was left undone. Beautiful space, located central to everything. Karen is a wonderful hostess and was readily available for any question.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

29 May 2023

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

Cozy and convenient!

My stay here was an amazing. This cottage is cozy, clean, and convenient to stores, restaurants, etc. At the end of the block is a lovely lake perfect for a morning or evening stroll. The host is personable and concerned that all is well with your stay. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

10 May 2023

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

Perfect Lakeland Stay

This is our second stay in Lake Morton Cottage. The cottage is very well laid out and has everything travelers need. It is quiet and comfortable with a great TV and well equipped kitchen. And the location is perfect! This time we discovered that it is not only a close and easy walk to Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth and Florida Southern College, but also less than a 15 minute walk to Lake Mirror, downtown, and The Joinery. Walking around the beautiful Lakeland lakes with their amazing birds is such a pleasure! The host for this property is also the best we've ever had. Clear, timely communication and responsive to any and all questions. This is our go-to place to stay in Lakeland.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilana L.

26 Apr 2022

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

Great location

This is a great small rental with close proximity to everything one needs to spend a few days while attending Sun and Fun event

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

24 Feb 2022

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

Great place to stay

Location is perfect, host wonderful to work with, and very comfortable.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

17 Aug 2021

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

Lovely place, perfect location

This lovely, self-contained cottage is perfectly located, a few minutes walk from two lakes, Florida Southern College, downtown Lakeland, the public library and the best coffee shop in town. The neighborhood is beautiful and friendly. The host was super helpful and accommodating. We definitely plan to stay here again when we return to Lakeland.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Akiachak

21 June 2021

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

Great visit as we shopped for retirement home.

Our host was friendly, she also was a licensed realtor who helped us find our retirement condominium. Propert comfortable and convenient. Three great places to eat in walking distance.

Stayed 34 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gay K.

6 July 2020

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

Perfect!

Perfect cottage for stay in the beautiful town of Lakeland! Everything is as described. Host was awesome to work with. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol W., Eatonton,GA

24 June 2020

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

Quaint neighborhood in Lakeland and easy walking around Lake Morton, and so close to downtown area.

Super!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

14 June 2020

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

Great Getaway!

Love staying here! Karen is great and the accommodations are equally as great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

12 Feb 2020

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

Winter Getaway

The location is perfect—near downtown, but a quiet neighborhood, easy to get to north Lakeland or south Lakeland. Karen is right there with an answer to any questions, if there are any. The internet and the smart TV worked well. It was comfortable. Having the laundry machines there with a long stay was wonderful. And we appreciated the snacks and drinks when we arrived.

Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

31 Dec 2019

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

Overall Great Experience!

The house and neighborhood were exactly as described. My son and I really appreciated the personal touches- the phone call from Karen with final details, the water and snacks and extra towels following some rainy lacrosse games! We will definitely stay again in 2020!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

20 Aug 2019

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

Awesome stay!

Perfect for our needs. Very clean, very comfortable bed and futon, great location. The provided drinks and snacks were a nice touch and welcome after a long day of driving. Karen was very pleasant to deal with. We will definitely stay here again when in Lakeland!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

8 Apr 2019

Perfect place!

We loved this cottage! It's in a great location and is just the perfect place for a couple. Lovely furnishings and absolutely wondeful linens and towels. The bed was the most comfortable we've ever slept on. The location was within walking distance of several restaurants as well as Lake Morton and Florida Southern Unvirsity, home of the largest number of Frank Lloyd Wright structures in the world. We didn't have a car so the location was an easy pick-upspot for rides via Lyft. The beverages in the refrigerator and the snack in the kitchen were such nice - and unexpected - surprises. We'll be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

1 Apr 2019

Swans, Pelicans and Tigers, oh my

I give Lake Morton Cottage 5 stars. I was surprised to find the supplied with snacks, chocolates and drinks. Karen makes sure you are welcomed. The cottage is tastefully decorated and as stated, well supplied. Located in the Historic district was a plus. I could easily walk the neighborhood, see the swans nesting on Lake Morton and ride my bike to the Detroit Tiger spring training games. I highly recommend the Frank Lloyd Wright walking tour of Florida Southern University, located one block away. Another highlight was Lake Parker Park's walking trails.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

11 Mar 2019

Great location Perfect for 2 people

My daughter and I spent 4 nights at the cottage It was great Karen had provided some special treats. We also liked that there was washer and dryer so we left with clean clothes for the remainder of our trip. I would recommend the cottage to anyone looking for a place to stay in Lakeland.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

11 Feb 2019

Time away from the cold

The cottage was very nice for two people—a well supplied kitchen, comfortable recliner in the living area with a huge TV, a very comfortable bed. There is no space in the kitchen cabinets for food storage. It went on the counter or the table. There were no drawers for clothing, but a few “cubbies” in the closet area. The owners were very good to respond quickly to texts or calls asking questions or dealing with a couple of small problems. The location is within walking distance to Lake Morton and Lake Hollingsworth. We enjoyed sitting on Lake Morton and watching the many swans and water birds. Florida Southern University is only a block away with all the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. It is easy access to north or south Lakeland. We will definitely go back if we are in the area again.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

20 Dec 2018

Cute and cozy!

Everything was wonderful! Great location. The only thing I would recommend is extra pillows. Most places have 2 per person. We searched high and low for some but couldn’t seem to locate any extra. But besides that it was an amazing staying!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy P., I was raised in Kentucky

12 June 2018

Quiet and restful

Very comfortable and so close to Florida Southern

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Karol F.

28 May 2018

Small but cozy

This is a great little place to be for access to local sites. The setting is in a historic neighborhood. Despite the rain, we found it to be a short drive to the places we wanted to visit. The bed and bath were good but too much time inside made us realize the furniture was a bit stiff. The owners were available and timely in responding to questions and for troubleshooting. Be aware of an insurance policy that is required purchase before booking. All in all we would recommend the cottage to others wanting to stay in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

23 May 2018

Beautifully designed and super accommodating. This was so much better than expected thx Karen!

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to vacation and chill. Tiny home does not feel that way and we loved it!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

4 May 2018

Convenient

Nice location, near the lake, the college, and downtown Lakeland. Clean, safe, great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

9 Apr 2018

Sweet little cottage in a beautiful residential neighborhood!

My daughter, 15 mo. old granddaughter and I so enjoyed our stay in the Lake Morton cottage! It's beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for our stay. The property owner, Karen, was very thoughtful (snacks and drinks in the fridge, coffee, tea and creamer for the coffee maker, and other much appreciated extras! ) and accommodating (flexible with check in and out times to accommodate baby's out of whack nap schedule). We enjoyed the swans and other birds at Lake Morton just down the street, and the children's museum in historic downtown Lakeland-a five minute drive away. We plan to return to this area and would love to stay in the Lake Morton cottage!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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