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Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches

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A single-story house with a yellow facade and blue shutters, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.
A residential backyard with a house, a swing set, and a grill.
A living room with a brown leather sectional sofa, a small table, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a red leather sofa, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Polk City, FL
  • Place, Fantasy of Flight
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Walt Disney World® Resort
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Magic Kingdom® Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches

This quiet neighborhood house is conveniently midway between the Gulf beaches and Tampa attractions (Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa), and Orlando attractions (Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld). The small but fully-equipped kitchen is open to the living room, the washer and dryer are yours to use, parking is off-street in a driveway, and in addition to the three bedrooms, additional sleeping is available on the large wrap-around couch.

DISTANCES
With easy access to I-4, your home-away-from-home is within easy driving distance of Central Florida's attractions!
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park 7 miles
- LEGOLAND 21 miles
- Walt Disney World 23 miles
- Dinosaur World 27 miles
- SeaWorld 31 miles
- Universal Studios 35 miles
- Busch Gardens 45 miles
- The Florida Aquarium 46 miles
- ZooTampa 48 miles
- Clearwater Beach 69 miles

AIRPORTS
- Tampa International (TPA) 52 miles
- Orlando International (MCO) 42 miles

The house has a smart TV in the living room (with Spectrum streaming TV), an additional smart TV in the master bedroom (also with Spectrum streaming TV), high-speed internet, and Wi-Fi available. Mature trees provide shade throughout the day in the front and back yards. (The back yard is PARTIALLY fenced, NOT fully)

The three bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans/lights on remote control. A floor fan is also available.

The master bathroom includes grab bars for those who may need stability in the shower or bathroom.

A small (complimentary) gas grill is on the back patio.

A brief walk or drive brings you to the local fishing pier, basketball and tennis courts, a local park, and access to Van Fleet State Trail (29.2 miles long!) and Auburndale Teco Trail (6.6 miles long).

We are pet friendly, and understand traveling with animals (we travel with ours!).

Exterior security cameras and lighting (interior security cameras will be inactive during your stay; we reserve the right to briefly monitor the interior cameras if we receive complaints from neighbors).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$25/pet and $150 refundable damage deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3281240vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system

About the area

Polk City

Polk City is home to this holiday home. Lake Myrtle Sports Complex and Cindy Hummed Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Safari Wilderness and SkateWorld. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium or Winter Haven City Tennis Center.
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Polk City, FL

What's nearby

  • Fantasy of Flight - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 31 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Disney Springs™ - 33 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Magic Kingdom® Park - 37 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 45 min drive - 66.7 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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪FL Poly Wellness Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches on 3 August 2026 start from NZ$373, 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 Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midway between Disney and the Gulf beaches located?

Situated in Polk City, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fantasy of Flight and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Mattie and Lake Arietta. Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail and Lake Van 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. 74 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet place nice and clean. My dog gives a five star review he likes the trees out back. My second time staying and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
We appreciate your repeated trust in allowing us to host you, and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location. Best host I’ve worked with. Very comfortable
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
We appreciate you and your family trusting us to host you, and look forward to it again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept family home,loved the feeling. Big comfortable beds . Perfect get away. Thanks Michael having us . Super dog friendly !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was just as described. I would recommend staying here if you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed the home last minute due to weather changing our original plans. The host was very responsive and kind to make sure we were accommodated due to the last minute. I will definitely go to this home again. The neighbors were very nice also.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lamina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome. Very communicative and generous with my random requests.10/10 for Michael!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Crystal S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The couch was old and worn, the house was not well maintained, and one of the rooms didn’t even have a door. But the host did refund our second night when we told him we were not satisfied and wouldn’t be staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nealus L.

Yes clean and nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good and great place to stay!!! Not to far from parks
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2026
Thank you! We look forward to hosting you and your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay on our trip
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location for access to all of the central Florida places we wanted to visit. Quiet neighborhood in a quiet town. The host was friendly, helpful and accommodating. We also met the team members who support the host and they were friendly too. We will check the availability of this location anytime we plan another central Florida visit.
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought our 3 children down to visit family, who live outside of Orlando. Being a beach family, we wanted to take the kids to the gulf for the first time as well. This property is in a perfect location to meet those needs. We were about 30 minutes to an hour from anywhere we wanted to be. The town is small, and very charming. The property is very kid friendly, with toys and a room specifically themed for small children. The bakery right around the corner is amazing as is the BBQ place a little further down. When we encountered an issue with some plumbing, our host responded immediately and got the issue resolved fast. The property care taker who lives across the street was also very helpful and responsive. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our quick trip. Was very clean and smelled amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2026
Thank you! Our cleaning crew works hard to help us put our best foot forward!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, and just the right space
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host sent us all information needed and answered any questions in a timely manner. Home was very spacious and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our 1 night stay. The host communicated very well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2025
We appreciate your stay and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rodolfo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent place. Very quiet, plenty of bars within a 20 minute drive. Good bbq really close.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication with the host was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Great stay

Little house was just what we needed for our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryker J.

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

Great stay

Very cozy house that fit everything we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access. Good neighborhood. Good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place, clean, comfortable, quiet. Easy access to Interstate 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael Fairchild

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