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The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown

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A cozy room with two wicker chairs, a small white metal cart, and a bed with floral bedding.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a window with floral curtains.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, two wooden chairs with floral cushions, a glass coffee table with magazines, and a small side table with a lamp.
A dining area with a large mirror, a chandelier, and a dining table set for four.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a garden with stepping stones.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Mirror

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lakeland, FL
  • Place, Polk Museum of Art
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Southern College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Mirror
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Florida Room

1 Double Futon

Guest Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Lakeland

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in East Lake Morton, a neighbourhood in Lakeland. The Circle B Bar Reserve and Lake Morton reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollis Gardens and Explorations V Children s Museum. SkateWorld and Common Ground Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

  • Polk Museum of Art - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Florida Southern College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Mirror - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polk Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • RP Funding Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 18 min walk
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grievous Angel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sabu - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Molly McHugh's - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown located?

Located in East Lake Morton, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Polk Museum of Art, Florida Southern College and Lake Morton. Lake Hollingsworth and Hollis Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Lakeland Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to enjoy the local food options and parks. Very quiet and walkable area.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic nearly two-month stay at the Funky Swan! The house was clean, comfortable, and within walking distance of several lakes and downtown amenities. Communication with the hosts was always quick and easy, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend the Funky Swan.
Stayed 47 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay - the amenities were fine. Location was perfect for us. Love the swans.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our quick-trip was seamless and easy. The house was clean and comfortable, and we appreciated the proximity to downtown and the ability to walk the area. Hoping to stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, this cozy shack had everything you need to enjoy your stay. Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
Greg was a great guest and treated our cottage with the upmost care. We highly recommend him to future hosts and can’t wait to host him and his guests again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The hosts were super responsive and easy to communicate with, and the house worked perfectly for our family in a great location.We loved being able to walk to the art museum, grab pizza at Pizza Odyssey, and take some beautiful walks around Lake Morton (lots of swan photos!). Everything was just as advertised.Bonus: slow mornings with coffee and Sinatra on the record player were a nice touch.We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed with 3 of my best friends for my 60th bday. The house was immaculate and perfect for us 4.

Tgis was in a perfect location with everything you need...cant wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2021
Thanks so much, Gema! We’re glad that you enjoyed your time staying at the cottage and hope you had a happy birthday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect accommodation for a ladies trip. The house was very clean and communication with our host and ease of check in were both very good. The house is cute and the location is wonderful. Lots to do and see close by. I particularly enjoyed the record player.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Stay

Home is like the listing, some drawbacks in the kitchen but a nice home for the rural city.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cutest little house. Quaint and cozy for sleeping 8 people. Nice little neighborhood near several lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family member in the hospital and the location was perfect. We arrived a day sooner than our reservation but we communicated with the owners and were able to check in a day early. We loved the house and the friendly neighborhood kitty. Overall, I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood & comfortable house

We enjoyed being able to walk to Lake Morton, a nearby coffee shop and library, the fish stand, and being in a family friendly neighborhood. The house was comfortable for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for my son’s wedding and enjoyed this property so much. It was within walking distance to the nearby lakes and restaurants. The backyard is lush and tropical and we liked having our morning coffee on the back porch. Austin the host was super helpful and very friendly and a great communicator. The house was well equipped with everything needed for a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute, clean, comfortable. We will return. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Our family of 4 stayed at the house while visiting Lakeland. It was clean, good neighborhood and close to Tigertown. Loved the decor in the house! The hosts were very easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

My family and I stayed three nights at this lovely home so we could attend our daughter's graduation from FSC. We loved everything about this home, from the location to the beautiful trees surrounding the home, and to the great customer service from our host Austin. There is ample parking in the front and rear of the home for about four cars if needed. We would definitely stay here again when visiting historic downtown Lakeland.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable & Convenient

We stayed at the funky swan for our daughter‘s graduation from Florida Southern College. It was a great location, walking distance to restaurants, convenience, stores, and the campus we had lovely neighbors, a friendly cat and a beautiful back deck to sit on. It was a very fun place to stay and well appointed we would surely return again. We ate at 1961, Black and brew and Mojo Federal. We visited the museum, public library and took many walks in the beautiful historic district. Lake Hollingsworth is a must see.
Frank!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Funky Swan Stay

We attended a concert in Orlando and decided to stay in Lakeland. I'm so glad we picked the Funky Swan! The house was clean and located close to the area we love. We enjoyed looking at the albums and listening to a few. It brought back so many memories! Add the Funky Swan to your list of favorites, I know we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, unique place

Decor and location wonderful! Especially loved the 60's music and record player! Very comfortable and spacious for 5-6 people. Only suggestion I have is to repair the foot bathtub handles and upgrade kitchenware. Missing knives, spoons and the frying pans were quite scraped up. We would return to this quaint home if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a lovely cottage. We are 3 upper 70 ish ladies and it was great overall. Loved the lake and the birds! Only negative is the living room furniture. Cute but highly uncomfortable to spend an evening. ! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fabulous home

We have stayed at quite a few locations in Lakeland with our daughter going to FSC. I wish we would have found this one sooner! It is clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and close to campus. The host is super responsive and friendly. We didn’t have any issues whatsoever. The kitchen is small but functional, the dining table was great for our group to play games. All in all a top notch home. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Funky Swan Shack is incredible!!! It is so cute and well decorated. They go above and beyond with things you may need---coffee, towels, garbage bags, detergent, etc. you made need. You feel welcome the second you walk in the door. The house has a great backyard and is in a super safe neighborhood. We walked all over the place including restaurants in town. We were there visiting my daughter at Florida Southern and it was an easy walk from her dorm. It is PERFECT. We will be staying there again for sure. Also, the hosts communicated well and were available to help with anything. We didn't need them but it was nice to know they were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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