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Lakefront Recreation & Relaxation in Lake Placid

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Private Sandy Beach with lots of extra chairs in the Garage.
Welcome to Lake Francis
Evenings at the Lake
Open and Airy Living Room
Living room with 65" flat screen Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Placid, FL
  • Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park
  • Lake Placid Tower
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sebring International Raceway
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Recreation & Relaxation in Lake Placid

This lovely, spacious 3 BR/2 BA Private Home is located on the North
shore of Lake Francis in Lake Placid, Florida. Lakefront home completely remodeled with functionality, comfort and design in mind. Located on beautiful sandy bottom Lake Francis with private beach and large yard. Everything you need for a lake getaway including tubes, floats, chairs, umbrella, jon boat & 2 Kayaks with paddles, fishing rods, volleyball, and skis. Bring your watercraft and tie up to the private dock. We have limited access to three separate lakes. Or, kick off your shoes, relax in the screened in porch and take in lake views, breezes and backyard wildlife...the friendly kind! Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and water sports on this beautiful 539 acre fresh water, sandy bottom lake in a quiet country setting. Conveniently located to Dining, Shopping and just 15 minutes from Sebring and the famous Sebring International Raceway!
The backyard, lakeside fire pit is perfect for making s'mores! We supply the skewers. Take a "dock" blanket provided in the garage and spread out on the dock at night and enjoy some wonderful stargazing...can you spot the satellites?
The Dining Room has a fireplace for Romantic dinners overlooking the lake or enjoy eating outside with friends on the large screened patio. Guests can also take advantage of the lighted outdoor patio to join the "chef" at the Gas BBQ Grill that is provided.
Ceiling Fans in the Living Room, Dining Room and all 3 Bedrooms. Blackout shades are provided in each bedroom. Cozy up on the reclining sofa to enjoy the 65" LED TV or watch your favorite show on the porch with a 43" LED TV. A DVD player is also available.
Beautiful newly remodeled kitchen with new cook-top stove and refrigerator overlooking the lake.
Beach chairs and recliners, umbrellas, rafts and life jackets are available.
We have a small “jon” boat and 2 Kayaks that you can use for fishing on the lake, paddles provided! Lots of games available for rainy day activities.
Newly remodeled bathrooms.
NO SMOKING ALLOWED - NO PETS ALLOWED

Property manager

Lewis & Joan Gilbert
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING, includes tobacco and vapes

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave all used beds unmade.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We are a NO SMOKING HOME. If a Guest of yours needs to Smoke . . . GO OUTSIDE! NO SMOKING includes the back Screened Porch.
NO PETS! We have frequent guests that have pet allergies so the NO PET POLICY is FIRM. A $150 Fee will be added if a pet is brought into the house.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Placid

Located in Lake Placid, this holiday home is on a lake. Murals of Lake Placid and Historical Society Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of the Highlands and Game Time. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sebring International Raceway or Highlands Multi Sport Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Placid, FL

What's nearby

  • Fresenius Medical Care - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • AdventHealth Lake Placid - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lake Placid Tower - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Murals of Lake Placid - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Sebring International Raceway - 19 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Sebring Station - 17 min drive
  • Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big D's Garage Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Beef O'Brady's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Main Street America An Eatery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Recreation & Relaxation in Lake Placid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Recreation & Relaxation in Lake Placid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Recreation & Relaxation in Lake Placid?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Recreation & Relaxation in Lake Placid located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Fresenius Medical Care, AdventHealth Lake Placid and Lake Josephine. Lake Placid Tower and Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Serenity!!

A must see! Beautifully located on Lake Francis with everyone you need for a lovely vacation. Thank you so much and we will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Lake Heaven

We loved our stay so much-everything was clean and comfortable- some darling Christmas decorations- loved sunrise and sunset - LOVED the screened porch - so quiet and peaceful! Hope to return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

Howard Family Vacay 2024

Our family had a wonderful time! We highly recommend booking this house. The Gilbert’s were fantastic hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Best lake house!

My family and I enjoyed our stay so much! Definitely plan on coming back! It was beautiful and had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

This is the real central Florida!

It was a peaceful visit in a beautifully maintained property. Lake Francis is gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

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

Great property in proximity to SIR

We stayed here during a work trip to Sebring raceway. The property was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

Sebring Racing

Enjoyed the peaceful setting of the house after some long days at the race track. Great house, great host, look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Another wonderful stay at the lake

This home is well-furnished and well-equipped. The house has everything you could possibly need to cook, to work or watch tv. But the best part is the lake, the yard and the screened in porch. Swimming, paddling, floating or just watching the gorgeous ever-changing sky show this house is perfect for a relaxing, fun vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Lake Francis house

Beautiful property with owners who genuinely cared about our trip. The house was very clean and spacious and the dock was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitnee M.

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

Lovely lake front home

The home is very nice and the water access was excellent! Our daughter uses a wheelchair, and it was easy to get around the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Beautiful

Everything was on point. From the interior to the exterior. So many small details were thought of in making this an excellent rental. Would highly recommend if you are ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Mother’s Day weekend

Absolutely beautiful home! Everything you need right at your fingertips. This is definitely the go to spot on Lake Francis. I can’t say enough! We definitely recommend this home for your lake fun getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Paradise on the Lake

The best place on the Lake. Very sentimental for me and I loved it. Beautiful inside and out. Everything you could possibly want or need. Five Stars.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

The property is amazing they have everything you could need. It is beautiful and relaxing.

The property and honor is amazing. The house is everything you need. It is a quite and relaxing lake with amazing views. The home is very comfortable and inviting. There was plenty to do for my 3 children to do ranging from 20 somethings to teenagers. Everything was clean and organized. We definitely plan on staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

PARADISE

This was our second stay at this property and we will be returning for a third. Peaceful, safe and beautiful. Everything is well done in my taste. But the best part are the owners. They are so lovely, address any concern, kind and just wonderful. Can’t wait to get back to the Lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil G., Brandon

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

"No surprises"

The home was all it was stated to be in the VRBO details. Great floorplan. Timely response from owner/manager. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful

This home had everything to offer! We took our boat and they had a wakeboard and tubes to pull behind. We enjoyed the corn hole, bon fires, fishing and sunrises. We had a fish fry the last night from all the fish we caught! The house was clean and had everything we needed plus more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B., Naples, FL

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

Perfectly relaxing weekend

My daughter and I stayed here for a couple days to have a special weekend just the 2 of us. We loved snuggling on the big comfy couch, cooking and baking in the newly remodeled kitchen and enjoying the kayaks and boat dock. The home was very clean and decorated cute. The big screened in porch was perfect for my morning coffee and reading my book. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make our meals and bake a cake. We loved everything about our stay and I plan to bring my younger daughter here next year for her special weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole O.

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

Home away from home!

This is our second stay at this property and such a blessing for our family. We all go 100mph and in opposite directions most days. Having adult children makes it hard to rest and be in one spot at the same time. This home does that for us and we have built so many core memories here. Communication, neighborhood feel, lake view, beach, amenities and the local town vibe is just what our family enjoys. Thank you, Gilberts, for hosting us again! Many blessings, Oedys
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Happy repeat guest

I love coming to this property. The home is lovely and the owners are gracious and responsive. The screened in porch is fabulous and the view amazing. The lake is great for swimming and boating and the neighborhood is quiet and safe. You can be as active or as lazy as you want here. There are kayaks, bikes, and floats. There is a fire circle for campfires and an outdoor grill. If you ever do go inside, the tv and wifi are great and the kitchen has everything you’ll need if you want to prepare meals. I had another relaxing stay here at this special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

A slice of heaven

The view of the lake from the screened in porch is gorgeous. The water is clean and it is easy to walk in from the sandy beach and bottom to go swimming. A quiet, friendly neighborhood, too. The house is well equipped for relaxing and cooking and the wifi works well. The screened in porch has nice furniture and a big dining table. Very comfortable. Owners are responsive and professional and easy to deal with. A wonderful experience. Perfect getaway for a single, couple or small family. I hope to be a regular visitor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Repeat and very happy renter

This property is a fabulous lakeside retreat. The recently renovated home is in a safe, quiet, friendly neighborhood and the house is right on clean Lake Francis. Easy access to the water and a nice sandy beach area. The house is lovely with a nice layout and nice furnishings. Entertainment set up and wifi were great. Beach chairs, toys and towels all provided. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, including a powerful outdoor gas grill. The lawn is level and wide and there is a nice fire circle. The screened in porch offers fabulous views of the lake, the wildlife and the amazing daily sky show. The owners are responsive and the property was spotlessly clean and obviously well cared for and maintained. The listing is very accurate and I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for lake vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

My other happy place

The Gilbert’s home on Lake Francis is clean, well-appointed and obviously cared for. I love driving down the hill through the orange grove and seeing the lake. I immediately start to relax and once I get to the house I take off my shoes and simply unwind. The screened-in patio is fabulous and the views of the lake, the sky and the wildlife are captivating. The lake water is clear and there is a sandy bottom. The home has water toys, kayaks and bikes. And great wifi and television. Kitchen well stocked, furniture comfortable and bedding great. It’s a safe, friendly neighborhood. Communication with the owners is excellent and they are very gracious hosts. If you need serenity and space to be you this will be your happy place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Lake Francis Oasis

My daughter and I had a wonderful vacation at this lovely Lake Placid home. The minute we walked in and saw the view we were captivated. The house is gorgeous, updated, in a quiet neighborhood and has everything you could ever want. From the beautiful decor, comfortable furniture to the amazing huge screened in patio...it was everything we had hoped for and more. The house was well stocked and has so many lovely designer touches including wonderful lighting for just the right ambience. The comfy reclining couch was just icing on the cake. The easy access to the lake and private beach made this home even more of a standout. Everything was effortless and homey and the garage boasts any kind of lake gear you can imagine. My daughter loved the pink flamingo float!! We used the nice bikes every morning to ride around the neighborhood and truly did not want for a thing. We were completely spoiled and felt at home. We cannot wait to return. Joan and Lewis were such wonderful hosts and went above and beyond for us. Lewis even drove a far distance to make sure the freezer was in working order for us (which it was)- he was so warm and hospitable we felt so taken care of. Thank you Joan and Lewis for sharing your special home with us. We had such a relaxing stay and look forward to staying again- Pam and Lexie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

sam b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lewis & Joan Gilbert

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We live in Fort Lauderdale, FL and love spending time at our Lake House Get-Away.
We are a fun-loving family with 3 wonderful children. Some of our favorite memories include time at the lake with Family members and Friends.

Why they chose this property

Well maintained, comfortable and spacious lake front home. All that you need is provided for a wonderful, relaxing get-away. Don't miss spending time at night on the dock star-gazing. The night sky is so clear, the stars are unbelievably bright and visible! A Jon Boat & 2 Kayaks with paddles and life vests are available for your use to "catch your dinner." Friendly small town folks make you feel at home whether dining at the best breakfast diner we've ever found or shopping at Publix. Several good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away. Great bike paths are close by and we provide 2 bikes!
Our house is also just 15 minutes from Sebring International Raceway and the town of Sebring. HGTV spotlighted Sebring in a "HomeTown Takeover" show in 2025 with Erin and Ben Napier. The HGTV team updated the wonderful downtown Circle of shops, restaurants and activites. Watch the show or just see it in person!

What makes this property unique

A quiet street, great for biking and walking. A beautiful lake to enjoy every day. Relax in the screened in porch and watch the world go by including our favorite Sandhill cranes and bald eagles. Light the lakeside fire pit and enjoy an old fashioned evening stargazing and making s'mores, we even have the skewers to roast the marshmallows! Inside, you can also appreciate the ambiance of dining by a fire with a wonderful view of the lake which you can see from just about anywhere in the house! The private dock and beach with lots of beach chairs and floats, corn hole boards and other outdoor games make for a fun stay.

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English

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