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LAKE VIEW COTTAGE GETAWAY

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A wooden interior with a large dining table, chairs, and a view of a grassy area and water outside.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden accents.
A covered deck with a view of a grassy area and a body of water.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a sign indicating 'Lake House'.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Istokpoga
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lake Placid, FL
  • Place, Lake Istokpoga
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sebring International Raceway
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

LAKE VIEW COTTAGE GETAWAY

This completely remodeled home is a GEM with a lake view like no other. ISTOKPOGA is one of the fifth largest lakes in Florida. Home has a full size hibachi style grill in the kitchen. Spend time with your family while fishing with your friends. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a large living room and a wood deck off the back for enjoying the serene sunsets. Exterior gas grill and newly build fire pit and the end of the property . Custom built cabinets in the kitchen, hard wood floors , new windows, bathrooms completely redone and home has a brand new metal roof. Owner has cleared the underbrush leaving the old oak trees for shade. Bring your boat and tie it up in our 24x28 boathouse.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great Adventure, get your kids away from internet
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved, potty trained
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2133408vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lake Placid

Located in Lake Placid, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Murals of Lake Placid and Historical Society Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Altvater Cultural Complex and Children's Museum of the Highlands. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sebring International Raceway or Highlands Multi Sport Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Lake Placid, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Istokpoga - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Placid Tower - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Sebring International Raceway - 26 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Seminole Casino Brighton - 51 min drive - 63.1 km

Getting around

  • Sebring Station - 24 min drive
  • Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mainstreet America - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪dock 633 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKE VIEW COTTAGE GETAWAY pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at LAKE VIEW COTTAGE GETAWAY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LAKE VIEW COTTAGE GETAWAY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKE VIEW COTTAGE GETAWAY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKE VIEW COTTAGE GETAWAY located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Istokpoga and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Clay and Lake Placid Tower. Murals of Lake Placid and Historical Society Depot Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

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

Nice quiet place

Could not have been easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Lake Istokpoga Getaway

Quiet & relaxing. Lots of wildlife. Caught bass. Huge TV and plenty of room.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael C.

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

Amazing View

My family and I came up from South Florida for a weekend getaway from the fast life of a bigger city. The house lived up to our expectations, wide open area with lots of seating arrangements (all very comfortable). Amazing lake view, very cozy bonfire area. The communication with the Codia was great, very responsive. We highly recommend it, we will be back ... Rafael North Miami Beach, FL
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

Tranquil Getaway

Great home. Very peaceful and quiet. Not much cell phone signal at the house, but wifi was great. Host communication was also great. Please know that hibachi grill has 2 broken burners (of 4 total). Still functions well, but certainly would not be ideal if you have a big group. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Thank you for your stay and appreciate your positive feedback. We will get on fixing the burned out hibachi burners.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dorothy H.

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

Not impressed

The property needs to be professionally cleaned. Refrigerator, microwave and counter all had food particles left behind from previous occupants. Baseboards are dirty, nothing had been dusted, cob webs in the corners and behind doors. The kitchen was not well stocked, no frying pans at all and other pans were limited. The flattop was extremely stained. We went and bought an electric skillet. The advertised cable or satellite TV but only had a smart TV. There was a cable box and remote to give the appearance of cable but it did not work. When owner / owner rep was contacted regarding issues they responded they would look into issue, but then went radio silent. Ruined some of our clothing due to water softener not working. Took them a week and half to get someone to come look at it. They had bath towels but no wash clothes. Although the view is spectacular, I don't believe it is enough.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
We are very sorry to hear all this. Your stay was almost 6 weeks, its countryside and cobwebs and dust do happen rapidly there. We will certainly correct the cable/tv information on the ad and purchase more kitchen utensils, wash cloths and pans per your recommendation. We only heard about the well water problem towards the end of your stay, at which time immediate action was taken and service was sent. We appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dillon N.

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

Amazing location and property!

This house is perfect if you want a weekend getaway! Very nice home with very nice views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabra D.

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

Beautiful view at Buddy Lane

The view was awesome! My husband brought his boat and went out fishing every day & back again at night. Excellent experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Peaceful and wonderful!

The photos of this little lake house don’t do it justice! The view from the porch is absolutely incredible at all times of day. We got up early one morning to watch the sunrise and it was breathtaking. There’s a ton of interesting local wildlife and several gorgeous cranes that hangout near the house. The common areas are large and comfortable and cooking on the hibachi grill is quick, easy and fun. The porch is huge and great for sitting and drinking coffee in the morning and cocktails at night. Beds are comfortable and the bathrooms nicely remodeled. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a quiet retreat in a lovely, quaint little town. Codia was very responsive to all questions and was an excellent host. 10 out of 10 experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Perfect.

What a great stay we had at the lake house! The space was comfortable and cozy with a great view of the lake through the wall-to-wall window. The kitchen had everything we needed, the beds and pillows were super comfortable and the master bedroom was even equipped with a TV. Our favorite spot was the back porch, which has two rocking chairs were we sat to enjoy our morning coffee while reading. The place is really quiet with lots of wildlife, 3 Sandhill Cranes approached the porch one morning to say hi. There’s a fire pit by the lake with two benches where we sat for a while to take it all in. Perfect spot to get away, we can’t wait to go back. Although we didn’t meet Codia in person, she answered immediately every time we reached out and was very flexible with the check-in/check-out. Simply perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Istokpoga lakehouse

This was a clean well kept lakehouse with a covered boat dock and a great view that well served our needs. Too bad we only stayed for 3 days. We would have been able to enjoy all the amenities. The property manager even went out of their way to mail forgotten items to us after we left. I would recommend this property and hope to book it again next season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Great location!

House was beautiful and clean. Awesome view overlooking the lake. Beautiful sunrises. Very friendly neighbors. Owner is very accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Nice Place to Stay

Very clean house on the lake. Property Manager was awesome to work with and provided all the basic necessities in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

It was beautiful and the unique home was clean and cozy

I would highly recommend this lake house for your next getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Happy to hear you liked our cozy getaway! We appreciate your review and kind recommendation to others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Quiet getaway

My fiance and I spent the weekend at Codia's property and got exactly what we were looking for.. rest and relaxation. The pictures really do no justice to how beautiful the view of the lake is and how incredibly spacious and relaxing the porch is. We spent almost our entire time sitting on the porch watching all of the wildlife during the day and there was plenty of it! Simply beautiful. The master bed was more comfortable than our mattress at home which was also a definite plus. Codia was also very sweet and a pleasure to talk to when sorting everything out for the trip. The only negative was that we stayed during peak mosquito season, so if you wind up staying around this time we definitely recommend bug spray! There were lots of mosquitos in the backyard so we couldn't really hang out outside on the porch during the night to view the stars. We brought our two dogs with us which also made it a little more difficult when trying to keep the house mosquito free with having to take the them in and out during the night. I would highly recommend this property if you want some peace and quiet. We are definitely keeping this on our favorites list for future visits. Thanks for a lovely stay Codia!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Very nice and relaxing

It was very nice , nice people to set up and great communication. Very nice setting
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathleen H.

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

Had a BLAST

Great FIshing, right off the property we got some BIG Bass, loved the country cozzi vibe, Deck wonderful relaxing.....slept great in that country air ..... Many Thanks....PS thank you for letting us bring BERNARD he had fun too watch birds
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

Peaceful getaway

Location, location. The lake view and its constant wildlife show, the fire pit that seems to jut out into the marsh and the overall serenity of this property make it truly outstanding. A restaurant style hibachi griddle and the fact that well behaved pets are allowed, are an added plus. Friendly neighbors too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Codia Carter

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Just needed a place to getaway, so one night while I couldn't sleep I came across this house and fell in love. I asked my best friend to do a road trip with me and when we got there, he loved it as well. We bought the home together to better afford the property and thats how the story begins.

Why they chose this property

The view is worth a million dollars, the wildlife is amazing, a constant show.

What makes this property unique

The quietness , the weather, the wildlife and the away from it all is unparalleled.

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English, Spanish
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