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Lake House Retreat

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Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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polk city, FL
  • Place, Fantasy of Flight
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lake House Retreat

Bring Your Boat!! This unique direct lakefront home is perfect for the fishing, waterskiing, or jet skiing. Private boat ramp and covered boat slip with lift (size and weight restrictions). The lake cabin puts you literally on the water!! 30 minutes from Orlando attractions and just over an hour to Clearwater beaches.
The space
This is the place for you to take in all of Central Florida’s attractions and still be able to come back to the rustic feel of your very own lake cabin!!

Enjoy coffee on the deck in the morning or an evening cocktail to some amazing views.

If you want to bring your own boat, you can try fishing, waterskiing, or wakeboarding. If jet skiing is what you prefer, bring them also. This is a public lake so local and state laws do apply.

Enough parking for 2 cars and a boat trailer.

Any guests beyond the number listed on your itinerary will be charged a penalty at $50 per person per night. We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund.


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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum of 4 cars. NO parking in grass or across the street.
Any guests on property beyond the number listed on your itinerary will be charged a penalty at $50 per person per night.
No parties or large gatherings.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2518489vb
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 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

About the area

Polk City

Located in Polk City, this holiday home is on a lake. Havendale Plaza Shopping Center and Southlan Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Circle B Bar Reserve and Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cindy Hummed Tennis Center or Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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What's nearby

  • Fantasy of Flight - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Lake Myrtle Sports Complex - 11 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Lakeland Square Mall - 20 min drive - 31.9 km
  • ChampionsGate Golf Club - 21 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 19 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪FL Poly Wellness Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake House Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Lake House Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Fantasy of Flight and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail and Lake Myrtle Sports Complex. Havendale Plaza Shopping Center and Southlan Shopping Center are also within 9 miles (15 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. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation spot, excellent amenities and quality accommodations. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic hidden gem on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

Lake house getaway

Loved that it was on the lake. Beautiful sunrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

steve e.

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

Enjoyed our stay

This was our second time staying at this property and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very relaxing. The small town is nice for walking. Convenient to shops in Lakeland.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Wonderful Stay

Picture are accurate, beds are comfortable. It has everything you need. Great communication with owner and easy. Definitely recommend this property for a fun getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Awesome

Place was amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Find!

Communication was impressive, house was super clean and we had a blast fishing from the dock. Polk City BBQ(short walk) was fantastic. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Good guests and welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Great property

This house was awesome. Very vintage feel. ERY CLEAN!!!!! We loved all of the homey little touches. Home owner was amazing. WE will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

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

Relaxing lakeside cottage

We loved the quiet, relaxing ambiance of this lakefront cottage with serene views and all the amenities needed for our stay. It was a short commute to the Lakeland Sun n Fun air show and we enjoyed that event as well as our comfy rental at the end of the day. Our favorite part was breakfast on the screened in porch overlooking the lake. Delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

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

Beautiful Lake Cottage

House was very clean and very comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed. Nice surprise to have some coffee and snacks available upon arrival. Adam was very pleasant and communicative. The back deck views were just gorgeous and we enjoyed the sunrise and sunsets immensely. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Comfortable, peaceful, very clean home

This lovely cabin on a beautiful lake was perfect for our family. It was great to be able to wake up and sit on the deck by the lake and see otters at play and enjoy the peaceful setting. The home was very clean and comfortable and the owner was very easy to communicate with. There was even a special, personalized welcome waiting for us when we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juli F.

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

Amazing best kept secret

Wow wow. We loved it here. So peaceful. House was cozy had everything you needed from coffee to shampoo water bottles etc. owners son was amazing. So kind. We’ll definitely be back. Also be sure you check out Polk city, barbecue and purple people feeder. Amazing food places!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Road Trip

Very clean, love the electonic locks so you don't have to keep up with a key, wonderful view of the lake. Neighbors were a little noisy revving their cars at nightwhich is not the owners fault, but otherwise a great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Peaceful Serenity

This was a great location for our family. The house was very clean, instructions were clear, and everything that one (or a family) would need was provided, including a first-aid kit, which we needed. It's a very peaceful place right on Lake Agnes. The TV even had a feature that would notify you when the laundry was complete. Highly, highly recommend Polk City BBQ which was about a 4 minute walk right around the corner. Only issue here is we wish we could have had more success fishing but the kids still loved it! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bedrooms need a little je ne sais quoi. Light switches at the door would be nice. Otherwise, all was nice and neat and fully accommodated. The only house over the water. Nice screened-in porch (it was lovebug season). Little alligator lives right out front.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linwood F.

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

Very nice time had.

Book it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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

April Stay

We came to Sun N Fun airshow and this property was perfect in location. Market just before getting to lake house has everything you need. Screened in porch's were so nice. House older but clean & has everything you need. It has a charm of its own. We will stay here again. Just need a boat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Beautiful location and wonderful stay at this property

When we arrived, we were immediately so happy with this property. The location was perfect for our family. We brought our fishing gear and caught some nice fish right from the dock. The dock system allows great access to both sides of the water which extends over Lake Agnes. There is a screened in upper and lower deck. The house is spacious and was well appointed. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Adam was very responsive to our questions. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises and sunsets as the house faces primarily southerly. We had a GREAT lightning show on our last evening and enjoyed watching the birds flying and landing nearby. Thank you Adam! Kevin & Sandy
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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

Great place for retreat in quiet area near Baseball Spring Training.

Particularly enjoyed screened in porch and view of the lake. If you dont want to vacation in heavily occupied area this is the one for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Wonderful relaxing setting!!

Enjoyed relaxing on the covered screened deck. Right on the lake. Kitchen and entire house was well stocked. The host was responsive and helpful. Only thing I would change is new carpet and add a second exit as a safety measure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kris M.

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

Winter vacay

Adam’s house is older but very clean and comfortable ! The 2 screened in porches overlooking the lake were awesome! It was nice being able to leave our boat in the water and have it covered.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

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

Wonderful time!

The house was clean and well taken care of property! The house has a beautiful view from both decks!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Beautiful lakefront getaway

This home is absolutely amazing! My family and I spent Christmas there and it was awesome. Waking up in the morning, walking out on the porch that overlooks the lake was breath taking. We will for sure be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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