HIGHLIGHTS +Custom built in 2006 +Chef’s kitchen with Viking Professional appliances +Waterfront on 3 sides of the property! +2 docks with boat cleats - bring your boat! +Beautifully manicured grounds - all new lakeside landscaping +Screen enclosed Florida Pool with hot tub +Additional waterfront above ground hot tub +West facing for fabulous sunsets +Covered parking for 2 vehicles +Upstairs and downstairs screened porches +TVs in every room
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Interior:
Spanning over 3000 square feet, the interior has a relaxed and open floor plan with 2-story soaring ceilings, a spacious great room, wall-to-wall French doors and lower/upper screened porches for enjoying the amazing lakefront setting and sunsets.
The Great Room is filled with beautiful furniture, decorations and artwork that provide an ambiance of tropical relaxation and belonging.
The chef’s kitchen is designed for entertaining with Viking Professional Series appliances featuring a 6-burner stove, two raised bars/buffets, granite slab countertops, and a custom pounded copper farm sink with unobstructed lake views.
The laundry room features raised front loading GE washer and dryer with a separate sink.
4 Rooms
Private Master Suite: the entire upper level is yours for luxurious living with a comfy king bed, private sunset balcony (with chairs and a table), California style walk-in closet, relaxing master bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower and double sink granite vanity.
Our 3 downstairs rooms are themed to reflect to the unique location on Lake Eloise, the Water Ski Capital of the World, and former home of Cypress Gardens.
“Lake Room”: Queen bed overlooking the lake with direct access to downstairs patio.
“Ski Room”: 2 “day beds” that each easily convert to 2 King beds. Playful tropical colors with a water ski theme. Walk in closet inside Jack and Jill bathroom.
The Lake Room and Ski Room share a “Jack and Jill” bathroom with separate tub, walk in shower, and double sinks
Garden Room: Queen bed with private bathroom and shower
All bedrooms rooms have TVs and luggage racks
Exterior
The property is a tropical paradise with plenty of room for playing and relaxing.
Surrounded by water, not neighbors.
Our Caribbean style entrance features a Red Door, the multicultural sign of welcome and warmth. Pineapples, a symbol of Southern Hospitality, are placed inside and out to garner good cheer, human warmth, and family affection.
Our two docks are now available for your pleasure. The main dock features a large covered bar area with plenty of seating. It’s a perfect place for entertaining or just hanging out while enjoying the breathtaking lake views in style. The main dock also features a large uncovered area for fun in the sun.
The jewel of the dock is our lakeside jacuzzi – relax amidst our signature cypress trees that rise from the lake, just feet away. Marvel at magnificent views of nature at its best.
Get set for outdoor living where you can use our 36"Blackstone griddle or grill out or relax in our Adirondack chairs or comfy 2 person swinging chairs. Bring or rent a boat for cruising the Chain of Lakes. It’s a perfect place for a water ski or wakeboard session on the world’s most famous lake for the sport. If angling is your style, cast and reel on 18 connected lakes for a great fish story.
Nearly 1-acre of grounds are masterfully manicured with majestic cypress trees, flax, pineapple, citrus, a wide variety of palms, and much more.
Take satisfaction knowing you're living your best life at our waterfront oasis. This is a place you won’t want to leave!
For more info, links, and photos follow our facebook page “Cypress Gardens Lake House”
Our Story – by Tony Klarich
Did you know that Lake Eloise is the world’s most famous site for water skiing? Dick Pope, Sr. came here in the 1930s and founded Cypress Gardens, Florida’s first theme park. A decades long ski show became the thrilling centerpiece of Pope’s park. To promote his tropical paradise, Pope plied the media with tens of thousands of images of beautiful young men and women in bathing suits skimming across the water.
Pope’s promotions worked, and millions made the trek to Cypress Gardens including Elvis, Betty Grable, King Hussein of Jordan, multiple Miss Americas, and numerous stars of stage and screen.
Pope inspired me too. I was recently inducted in the Water Skiing Hall of Fame, and like many before was attracted to the “Water Skiing Capital of the World” all the way from California. It has been a long time dream of mine to retire in Florida near Cypress Gardens to build on Pope’s legacy in towed watersports. We are only here part time, so we are sharing our space with our space with you.
In the meantime my wife and I are using this beautiful home as a base of operations to co-produce the Wake-Ski 100, the Centennial Celebration of Towed Watersports in 2022 to be hosted just 15 miles away at the Lake Myrtle Sports complex. You will be a part of this legacy too, when you stay at our home. History has been made on this lake, and much more is to come.
Event Info >Maximum overnight guests is 10 unless pre approved by owner >"Day Guests" = less than 4 hours on property. Fee= $15/day guest per day (4 hours) >Additional late fees for overnight or day guests not booked or pre-approved. >Event fees & additional requirements for 15+ guests >Event insurance for 15+ guests is required (we have a contact) >Outside services and vendors are not permitted >Onsite parking on driveway or lawn outside fence >Monitored by outside security cameras: Ring Devices (6): Front Door, Carport, Front Driveway, Back Patio, Side Door, Enclosed Hut Covering Main Dock. All cameras record at all times. WARNING: Do not disable, cover, redirect or tamper with cameras. If you do, someone will come to restore cameras and inspect the property AT YOUR EXPENSE. > breaking these rules results in report to VRBO + loss of security deposit and/or additional fees
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Only guests booked on the original reservation can stay overnight. Additional day guests are not allowed without our permission.
Noise: Quite time after 10 PM Sun-Thurs and 11 PM Friday & Saturday per Polk County noise ordinance.
Excess trash: Any trash left outside of trash bins will incur a $100 fee for a dumping.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Winter Haven
Located in Winter Haven, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at KICCO Wildlife Management Area and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park, while Theatre Winter Haven and Bartow Airbase History Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Chain of Lakes Park or Winter Haven City Tennis Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
Chain Of Wakes - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
LEGOLAND® Florida - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
Baytree Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
Northgate Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Winter Haven Station - 7 min drive
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 2 min drive
Golden Corral - 2 min drive
Glory Days Grill - 16 min walk
Azteca Mexican Resturant D'oro - 20 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven on 29 July 2026 start from NZ$1,492, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chain Of Wakes and LEGOLAND® Florida. Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida and Baytree Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The House is amazing, the Lake is amazing, even the people we met were amazing! The hosts are extremely easy to work with, share our love for water skiing sports, and have created a one of a kind lake house. Be sure and watch the videos on the history of the lake, by day 3 our kids had put on their own ski show!
We will return ASAP, Lake Eloise is in our blood now!
DAVID V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2020
David and his family were excellent guests. Perfect communication and responsible use. We were happy that they were able to enjoy Lake Eloise and learn some of its iconic history in the world of water skiing. We look forward to hosting them again.
Beautiful, tranquil lake setting with superb upscale accommodations.
Could not ask for anything more! WELL stocked kitchen (pots, pans, utensils, gadgets, pantry and cabinets full of spices). Two grills on patio for plenty of cooking surface. Lots of room, beautiful main dock/boathouse. Publix just up the street, good local restaurants (Shacks BBQ is excellent!) Boats available on the lake through Freedom Boat Club, fair price and excellent service (reserve in advance). Overall, great experience!
steve s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2020
Great communication both in advance and a couple of times during Steve's 7 night stay. We would be happy to host Steve and his family again.
This property is amazing. It's perfect for enjoying views of the lake, water sports, fishing or whatever you desire.
Everything you need is already here.
Also the pool is beautiful - lake side hot tub is great. The house is very comfortable lots of outside areas to enjoy -
Everything you need to cook a gourmet meal is here also.
The owners have taken a lot of time to provide instructions and detailed labeling of the how-to items in the house.
We are definitely coming back!
Everything was just fantastic at this Florida get-a-way. House is beautiful, clean, and has great amenities. Our 13 year old loved the screeded in, Florida shaped pool. The house is quiet and peaceful but also close enough to the grocery store and restaurants that you don’t have to travel far. We took a pontoon boat tour and they picked us up right at the house on their dock! Would return to this property in a heartbeat.
We stayed here to have a water sport weekend with close friends. The back yard view combined with the covered dock to relax and lounge (plus the space for multiple watercraft to dock) really made for an enjoyable weekend getaway. The interior of the house was great too. Looking forward to staying here again:)
Wow! Where do we start? From reviewing all of the pictures that were online and also knowing the beautiful Chain of Lakes area, we were really looking forward to this getaway. Well, this far exceeded our already high expectations! Gorgeous home, kitchen, bedrooms, and a very special and beautiful pool!! Master suite is amazing! Lake views from all over the house (including the kitchen sink!) are awesome! Beautiful screened in patio as well as entire pool area. And the resort-like backyard, dock, and deck area was our favorite part of this amazing property. The sunsets were stunning! The cypress trees and knees in the water right behind the house made it feel like a lagoon setting. We could go on and on (paver walkway on the side of the house from the front all the way to the back deck area, hot tub out in the dock lakeside, well decorated home, Cypress Gardens history and memorabilia, etc …). We were able to explore 13 lakes on one particular day. We simply had an amazing time! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home and property!
The Esham family
We stayed here for the weekend while in town for our son's travel ball. The only disappointment was that we couldn't stay longer! The communication with the owner was fantastic and the house was perfect. The owner's have obviously put time and effort into creating a magical stay and it was above and beyond our expectations.
We will be back as soon as possible.
This property is very unique and beautiful. The place is great for family and to relax. I have stayed at alot of places but this I will definitely rebook. The lake is so quiet and the view is priceless. Thank you for everything 💙
We loved our stay! The property is so peaceful and provided a great place for rest and relaxation. The owners were very communicative and welcoming. We hope to return someday!
Our family has been renting houses for the week of Christmas the past 6 years or so and this has been by far the best house. The layout is just so perfect, kitchens incredible & do I even need to tell you how amazing that view & deck is?!?!? We probably spent the same amount of time outside as we did inside! We loved everything about this home and would love to book again!!!
Tony and Tanya’s Lake Eloise home is absolutely stunning!! It’s spacious, comfortable, and has everything you need for a cozy, relaxing getaway. My family mentioned several times that they would like to stay here again!
Beautiful and very pretty the owners were very kind and helpful
This house is a wonderful and definitely worth taking. The owners were kind and helpful. . It will be very memorable because my daughter got married. She didn’t get married there but should could of .
This is an absolutely stunning home right on the lake. Furnished beautifully and very comfortable. Lots of outside space and seating to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunsets over the lake. It’s very peaceful yet located Centeral. We definitely enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
We actually had our wedding over the weekend of our stay everything about it was amazing. The house is stunning, the yard is a well kept private jungle filled with local fauna and flora. The docks and bar were beautiful and the view is something out of a magazine. I can’t say enough good things and I highly recommend this rental tony and Tanya were always quick to reply and joe was quick to help with anything we couldn’t figure out house wise!
We loved staying at Cypress gardens. The lake view is amazing with cypress trees in the water. Definitely recommend renting the boat and exploring all the lakes. One bar even offered boat drive-through rum runners!
We had an amazing time with my husband and friends at the lake house. Thank you Tony and Tanya for allowing us to stay there. The house is in great shape, the location is amazing. We were able to dock our boat directly by the house. The lake is perfect and deep enough for water skiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing. The sunsets were epic. Thanks again.
We absolutely loved our stay! Beautiful sunsets. Wildlife abounds. Spacious home with a gorgeous waterfront. Roomy enough for two families. Looking forward to staying again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
About the host
Hosted by Tony Klarich
Did you know that Lake Eloise is the world’s most famous site for water skiing? Dick Pope, Sr. came here in the 1930s and founded Cypress Gardens, Florida’s first theme park. A decades long ski show became the thrilling centerpiece of Pope’s park. To promote his tropical paradise, Pope plied the media with tens of thousands of images of beautiful young men and women in bathing suits skimming across the water. Pope’s promotions worked, and millions made the trek to Cypress Gardens including Elvis, Betty Grable, King Hussein of Jordan, multiple Miss Americas, and numerous stars of stage and screen. Pope inspired me too. I was recently inducted in the Water Skiing Hall of Fame, and like many before was attracted to the “Water Skiing Capital of the World” all the way from California. It has been a long time dream of mine to retire in Florida near Cypress Gardens to build on Pope’s legacy in towed watersports. We are only here part time, so we are sharing our space with our space with you. In the meantime my wife and I are using this beautiful home as a base of operations to co-produce the Wake-Ski 100, the Centennial Celebration of Towed Watersports in 2022 to be hosted jin Central Florida. You will be a part of this legacy too, when you stay at our home. History has been made on this lake, and much more is to come.
What makes this property unique
This gorgeous home is not just waterfront. the entire house is set back considerably from the street out front. That leaves the home and the patios, especially very close to the lake.