This beautiful, historic Lakeland home is truly a gem. Located only a few block away from Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern College and Lakeland High School, this home combines all of the intricacies of the old, with all of the conveniences of the new. With 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home is a rare find.
What You'll Love:
→ The preserved & restored historic character
→ Noise machine for a peaceful night sleep
→ Smart TVs for streaming
→ Dog friendly accommodation
→ EV charger & ample parking
→ Accommodation for 16+ guests
The Space:
➤ Location Perks: Walk to FSC or drive 5 minutes to Lake Hollingsworth and downtown Lakeland.
→ Florida Southern College – 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
Absolutely. Our home is located in a very walkable neighborhood next to Lake Hollingsworth & FSC.
» Is this house good for remote workers?
Of course! We offer high-speed wifi captured at 549 Mbps and work can be done the designated workspace provided.
» Can I bring pets?
We welcome well-behaved dogs for an additional fee. Sorry, but no cats.
♥ Meet Your Hosts
We’re Christa and Anthony, and we’re absolutely thrilled that you are considering staying in one of our lovely homes! As locals here in sunny Lakeland, Florida, we’ve poured our hearts into making these homes special just for you. Our top priority is ensuring you have an amazing stay and the best experience possible. Feel free to reach out anytime as we’d love to share our passion for this fantastic city we call home! If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Your Hosts,
Anthony & Christa
Guest Access:
All areas of the home & yard are accessible to guests.
The Neighborhood:
Beautiful home next door to FSC and LHA, easy and safe walking neighborhood with close access to Lake Hollingsworth.
Getting Around:
Plenty of parking and very walkable neighborhood next to Lake Hollingsworth.
Other Things to Note:
➤ Booking & Guest Policies
✓ The listing price reflects the base rate for the accommodation only.
✓ Please enter the correct number of guests at the time of booking to ensure accurate pricing and avoid issues at check-in.
✓ All guests must be registered prior to arrival.
✓ To finalize your reservation, guests are required to select one of our protection options. This includes a small, non-refundable damage waiver that covers accidental damage during your stay.
➤ Pet Policy
✓ Pets must be registered and the pet fee paid before check-in.
✓ Failure to register your pet or pay the fee may result in cancellation without a refund.
✓ Excessive barking must be managed to avoid neighbor complaints.
✓ In the case of unresolved issues, you may be asked to board your pet or find alternative arrangements.
➤ Events
✓ Parties are not allowed.
✓ Some events may be permitted with prior approval before booking.
✓ Event fees are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
✓ Unapproved events will result in additional charges, including cleanup fees
This home may occasionally be subject to some road noise.
Interaction with Guests:
➤ Self-Check-In
Enjoy the ease of self-check-in and peace of mind with guest monitoring for your safety.
➤Security
Your safety is our top priority. We have outdoor security cameras located at:
✓Front door (doorbell)
✓Driveway
✓Back yard and courtyard
These are for guest and property protection only. Tampering or moving cameras will result in a fine and liability for any damages or incidents.
No cameras inside the home.
➤ Early Check-In / Late Check-Out
We offer early check-in / late check-out for an additional fee. Availability is not guaranteed.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
200.00 pet fee required
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you brought a dog, please check the yard for any waste you might have missed. Bag it up and toss it in the green bin before heading out. Thanks for keeping the area clean!
If you use the grill during your stay, please clean it before you leave to avoid extra cleaning charges. Thanks for helping keep things tidy!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
🕒Hours of availability are between 9am and 10pm. We may answer before or after the set hours of availability, but if we don't, you can be sure we...
Please do not allow pets on the furniture or in the beds. Cleanup fees are 100/hr to remove pet hair from the linens and furniture.
Failure to pay the pet fee and comply with the pet policy will result in the cancellation of your booking and removal from the property and no refund.
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
Lakeland
Located in Lakeland, this holiday home is in the city centre. The Circle B Bar Reserve and Lake Hollingsworth reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollis Gardens and SkateWorld. Explorations V Children s Museum and Common Ground Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Is 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland?
As of 18 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland on 24 July 2026 start from NZ$438, 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.
How much is parking at 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland located?
Located in the heart of Lakeland, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Florida Southern College and Lake Hollingsworth. Polk Museum of Art and Lake Morton are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lakeland Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
“Thank you for your stay! We’re glad your group enjoyed the home. The property listing clearly notes there are two full bathrooms, but we always encourage guests to reach out before booking if they have specific layout or amenity questions. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back anytime!”
The location for the house couldn’t have been any more perfect! It allowed our extended family to all be together, and have some good hangout storytelling time!
Great place to stay plenty of room beautiful house
Very beautiful house plenty of space plenty of bed space there were only six of us and clearly could have been another 6 or 10 with no problem. Very clean updated and just a great quiet location.
We visit Family in Lakeland often and needed a last minute place to stay. Anthony was so helpful and accommodating. The property is beautiful and would be a great place to stay for a family event. Right by the college and the lake so walking around is easy. Lots of sidewalks. And the college is just gorgeous to walk around. We definitely would stay here again.
john k.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2022
We are so glad we could help! We make it happen for our guests! Thank you for letting us host you! Next time, we hope you choose to stay at another one of our beautiful properties. You can can browse through those at ourlakelandhomes@gmail.com! :)
The location was perfect for us. The house had everything you needed and it was clean. The only thing was it was hot down stairs. The owner was willing to have an AC person come but we were only staying for 2 nights.
The luxury diamond delete property was beautiful and clean on the inside. The pictures on the listing are very accurate as far as the interior. Unfortunately, the outside had much to be desired. The back porch was unkept, which was a bummer because the weather was so beautiful, We would have enjoyed the back patio a little more. Other than that, the interior was very pretty, clean and comfortable.
Sonia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Teresa K.
8 March 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lake Hollingsworth Home
Our stay was fine. Home was fine too other than the pictures and description being far different than we thought. Description stated it sleeps 16? But 1 1/2 bathrooms. Only 3 of us staying so our 4 friends didn’t stay with us. NOT a luxury property at all. Home is on a very busy street not sitting back as pictured. Home could use a good deep cleaning and rugs replaced. But all in all we enjoyed our stay.
Teresa K.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2025
First of all my apologies that the house wasn't everything you expected. Secondly, this house has two full bathrooms, your statement of 1.5 is completely false. Also, the house is decorated exactly as in the pictures and the guest count of 16 while being tight in the bathroom side (2 full bathrooms review the pictures). Beds are setup to sleep 2 and the house has hosted 16 guests many times with no issues at all. Thank you for staying with us.
This was the perfect home for our trip as we had multiple family units that needed their own space. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were spacious. The house was well stocked with items like dish soap, towels and toilet paper. We were, however, counting on a few items mentioned in the listing like an iron and hair dryer that weren’t actually in the house. We enjoyed the location being near the 3 mile paved trail around the lake for daily runs. Overall, the house exceeded our expectations.
We were in town for a dance competition and didn’t want to pay the hotel prices so we decided to find a house to rent. This house is very cute, clean, and nicely decorated. There was plenty of serveware. The pans need replacing as they were pretty worn with scratches on the nonstick surface. The only other negative was the seat to the toilet upstairs was too small for the toilet so it was not very comfortable to sit on.. This place sleeps 16 and has 2 full bathrooms. Despite these few things we would stay there again. The owner was very responsive and the host was nice, too.
kelly b.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Marianne M.
4 October 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Both good and bad....
Our stay, during a hurricane admittedly, was both good and bad. The "good" is that this is a nice location, the beds were very nice and very comfortable, the showers were decent, and the AC worked well. The "bad" is that there was no microwave and no grill, a very small tight kitchen that is dark and hard to work in, no powder room (just a bathroom hidden back by the downstairs bedroom), and--probably 99% responsible for my moderate overall 3 star review-- we had an unwanted guest,: a rat. There were noises in the walls of the downstairs bedroom as well (probably mice or rats). Keep in mind this was a hurricane. I have no idea if the rodents were simply driven in by the rain/wind, or if they were already guests. Anthony was responsive and offered a free additional night's stay at a different home, which was appreciated, but we decided to just get back to our own home. Overall, I think the place is OK and it has its nice factors (as mentioned), but it definitely could use a microwave, a grill, and a careful look by pest control. I suspect and trust that the owner is on this for future guests.
Marianne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2022
Super appreciate the feedback and we have addressed the issues as follows. 1. The microwave worked fine when we checked, it was just a tripped breaker. I’ll make sure to notate that for future guests the breaker box location.
Our pest control company came into the home and did everything to remediate any issues so that should not be a problem. It’s not been a problem with past guests as you can see in the reviews. I’m 100% positive it was hurricane driven and anything as simple as a door left open could result in this.
I’m sorry the grill was missing. When guests check in and an item is missing please let us know as it’s an easy fix to bring one over. We’re more than happy to oblige.
The layout of the house is historic, colonial almost 100 years old, We won an award for the restoration of this home and many people love it for sure. I know your daughter came straight in to goto bed so it wasn’t clear there was a bathroom in there until she got up.
We are in the process of adding a third bathroom to this home in the laundry area so that will benefit future guests for sure. I’ll make sure to notate your recommendations.
We try to give 110% to all of our guests and we survived a horrific hurricane. We did our best to please. Thanks for staying with us!
It is a great location, with a large lot. Quite noisy road, as people kind of race late at night. Loved being able to walk to Lake Hollingsworth. There were 5 adults, and two bathrooms. We didn't like that the only downstairs bathroom, was in the bedroom.This bath very small.this bedroom had a unit which was very noisy.
Many of the lights did not work, and some of them not working were becasue of a fuse problem. The ones in the stairway and all the lights in the Master.The maintanance people came over right away, and had to return the next day, to replace fuse becasue lights went out again on stairway and the master, which was dangerous to walk on dark brown stairs in the dark on. They had to replace about 10 lights that were burned out and still needed more new light bulls. We didn't want a third interuptions to get more bulbs.We changed the floor air filter, as it was black and filthy. I felt like the house with as many of lights burned out was a major inconvenience since we had our daughter sleeping having flown in from the West coast and workers there changing lights bulb and checking breakers. The kitchen was small but functional for breakfast. The Master was upstairs and shared the bath with two other bedrooms upstairs, and you had to walk thru one bedroom to get to the smaller bedroom, which would be awkward, if people weren't family. For us, it was not a problem, as we didn't need the 4th bedroom.
Laura G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2023
We appreciate you so much for booking our lovely house. We strive to give the best possible guest experience and we sincerely apologize this wasn’t up to a 5* experience for you. We have taken all of your recommendations and will be sure to make sure the next guests have no issues.
These lovely historic homes need constant work and we do the best we can to keep them wonderful.
We visited for a conference and we so pleased to be so close to Florida Southern. The house was beautiful and well-maintained. There was plenty of space for us to relax and unwind after sessions. The hosts were responsive and welcoming.
We had a great stay in this Lake Hollingsworth home. Anthony was a fantastic host. This was a great property for us. We were centrally located, and yet in a very quiet part of Lakeland. The large rooms and big yard were great for all of us to hang out. We will definitely check availability of this home on future trips to Lakeland.
Four moms and their daughters came to Lakeland for a girls week-end and this property was perfect for our trip. It was in a great location -- convenient to everything we wanted to do -- was well stocked, had great bathrooms, the beds were super comfortable, and the common areas were roomy. Everyone enjoyed the house and we would love to stay there agin.