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Railroad Caboose
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10 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area
Lake Placid, FL
- Lake Placid Tower18 min walk
- Murals of Lake Placid18 min walk
- Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park10 min drive
- Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Murphy Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Railroad Caboose
I'm offering a completely remodeled Railroad caboose located at 227 Lake June Dr. Lake Placid Fl. 33852. right next to the railroad tracks in the cutest little town you never heard of, Lake Placid Florida. The train passes by 5 days a week. The caboose has an addition on the back deck with a full bath and stacking washer dryer. There is a full kitchen and a barbecue grill. 2 TVs, high-speed internet and cable. There is a short queen Murphy bed and a mini split air condition / heater. You can go to YouTube and type in... "Simpsonville Station Caboose," for a short video tour.
Lake Placid is a quaint little town located about 120 miles south of Tampa in the center of the state on highway 27. The next closest town would be Sebring. It is 15 mi north of Lake Placid and best known for the 12-hour races at Sebring.
Lake Placid has 29 named lakes, so fishing and water sports are enjoyed by many who come to visit.
Lake Placid is also known as "The Caladium Capital of the World" You will see Caladiums growing in many of the flower beds around town, and the bulbs can be purchased from local vendors.
Another enjoyable feature of this cute little town are the 49 murals painted on sides of buildings. They are magnificent, and most are within walking distance. You can pick up a mural magazine at the chamber of commerce building where they also show a 10 minute video of some history of the town and murals.
Another great place to visit would be the old Lake Placid Atlantic Coastline Depot. The Historical Societies Railroad Museum is a great learning experience for all who visit.
There are parks, restaurants, and golf courses, something for everyone. So come spend a couple nights in the Railroad Caboose at the Simpsonville Station. Explore the lovely town of Lake Placid and take with you a lifetime of memories.
Please note, I take great pride in providing a pristine space for you to enjoy your vacation. To do so, I charge a minimal host fee for cleaning services, if anything is not to your satisfaction, be sure to let me know and I will personally ensure it is corrected.
Thank you for looking, Jerry
Lake Placid is a quaint little town located about 120 miles south of Tampa in the center of the state on highway 27. The next closest town would be Sebring. It is 15 mi north of Lake Placid and best known for the 12-hour races at Sebring.
Lake Placid has 29 named lakes, so fishing and water sports are enjoyed by many who come to visit.
Lake Placid is also known as "The Caladium Capital of the World" You will see Caladiums growing in many of the flower beds around town, and the bulbs can be purchased from local vendors.
Another enjoyable feature of this cute little town are the 49 murals painted on sides of buildings. They are magnificent, and most are within walking distance. You can pick up a mural magazine at the chamber of commerce building where they also show a 10 minute video of some history of the town and murals.
Another great place to visit would be the old Lake Placid Atlantic Coastline Depot. The Historical Societies Railroad Museum is a great learning experience for all who visit.
There are parks, restaurants, and golf courses, something for everyone. So come spend a couple nights in the Railroad Caboose at the Simpsonville Station. Explore the lovely town of Lake Placid and take with you a lifetime of memories.
Please note, I take great pride in providing a pristine space for you to enjoy your vacation. To do so, I charge a minimal host fee for cleaning services, if anything is not to your satisfaction, be sure to let me know and I will personally ensure it is corrected.
Thank you for looking, Jerry
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 1:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Lake Placid
Located in Lake Placid, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. Henscratch Farms and Sebring Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park and Highlands Hammock State Park. Children's Museum of the Highlands and Game Time are also worth visiting. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Lake Placid, FL
What's nearby
- Historical Society Depot Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Lake Placid Tower - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Murals of Lake Placid - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
- Sebring International Raceway - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wawa - 20 min walk
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Jaxson's On The Lake - 6 min drive
- Mainstreet America - 16 min walk
- Beef 'O' Brady's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jerry A Mazza
My name is Jerry Mazza I am 75 years old. I live on the property in Lake Placid Fl. 6 months out of the year, the other 6 months I spend in Bridgeville Pa. I bought several lots next to the property in Florida that I live on. The last lot I purchased went right up to the railroad tracks. I thought to myself, what a great place for a railroad caboose. 2 months later I had a railroad caboose.
US Sugar owns the rail line that goes past my property. With their help, I had 33 ft of railroad track laid on my property. After doing some research online, I ran an ad on Craigslist for a full size railroad caboose with cupola. I got a response from a gentleman in Brooksville Fl. After some negotiating an agreement was reached and I made arrangements to have the Caboose shipped 145 mi to my property in Lake Placid. The Caboose was a in pretty rough shape, but I couldn't wait to get started working on it. After a year and a half I completed the renovation. This was the most enjoyable project I've ever done.
I was told by some of the town seniors that the area where I live used to be called Simpsonville. It had a nice ring to it so I named my Railroad Caboose Simpsonville Station.
I hope you will have a chance to come and visit, stay in the Railroad Caboose, and visit the lovely little town of Lake Placid.
If you would like more information, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you very much, Jerry
US Sugar owns the rail line that goes past my property. With their help, I had 33 ft of railroad track laid on my property. After doing some research online, I ran an ad on Craigslist for a full size railroad caboose with cupola. I got a response from a gentleman in Brooksville Fl. After some negotiating an agreement was reached and I made arrangements to have the Caboose shipped 145 mi to my property in Lake Placid. The Caboose was a in pretty rough shape, but I couldn't wait to get started working on it. After a year and a half I completed the renovation. This was the most enjoyable project I've ever done.
I was told by some of the town seniors that the area where I live used to be called Simpsonville. It had a nice ring to it so I named my Railroad Caboose Simpsonville Station.
I hope you will have a chance to come and visit, stay in the Railroad Caboose, and visit the lovely little town of Lake Placid.
If you would like more information, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you very much, Jerry
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