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Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton

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The Swans, Lake Morton at the end of the street
Kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lakeland, FL
  • Place, Florida Southern College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Mirror
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, RP Funding Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton

This true one bedroom, one bathroom offers a Sleek and Contemporary Design with full amenities in the Lake Morton Historic District. Centrally located. Some of the many Amenities include: Apple TV, Internet, Fully stocked Kitchen (fridge, stove and oven, pots, pans, toaster, microwave, Keurig, 12 cup Mr. Coffee brand coffee pot), Dining room table with seating and settings for 4. Living room has a Futon Couch that converts to a bed, and a very comfy recliner along with two additional chairs for guests. Washer, Dryer with supplies and more.
Picture yourself in the heart of downtown Lakeland's historic district. Walk down to the end of the street and arrive at Lake Morton to observe the elegant and graceful swans at your feet. When it is time to retire for the night a sumptuous bedroom that features luxury bedding, and boutique artwork. Located just a few steps away is the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian House, and Florida Southern College. The Lake Morton Cottage in Lakeland places you in a truly unique location, full of art, history and culture that waits for you to explore. Walk to The Red Door for a fabulous dinner and hand shaken cocktails. Enjoy it all!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 834521vb
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

Lakeland

South Lake Morton, a neighbourhood in Lakeland, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Circle B Bar Reserve and Lake Morton, while RP Funding Center and Polk Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wing Chun Kung Fu Downtown Lakeland or Beerman Family Tennis Center. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Southern College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Morton - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Polk Museum of Art - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Mirror - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • RP Funding Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 20 min walk
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grievous Angel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Texas Cattle Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kitty Cat Lounge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nineteen61 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Molly McHugh's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just steps from Florida Southern College and Lake Morton located?

Located in South Lake Morton, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Florida Southern College and Lake Morton. Polk Museum of Art and Lake Hollingsworth are also within 15 minutes. Lakeland Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a sweet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Host was quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable cottage. Very convenient, very nice stay. Our host communicated with us by text. Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaya S.

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

Perfect!

This cottage was the perfect place for my family visiting from Germany. It was clean, comfortable and in the perfect location. Karen is a great hostess and always available for questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Cozy and convenient!

My stay here was an amazing. This cottage is cozy, clean, and convenient to stores, restaurants, etc. At the end of the block is a lovely lake perfect for a morning or evening stroll. The host is personable and concerned that all is well with your stay. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Lovely place, perfect location

This lovely, self-contained cottage is perfectly located, a few minutes walk from two lakes, Florida Southern College, downtown Lakeland, the public library and the best coffee shop in town. The neighborhood is beautiful and friendly. The host was super helpful and accommodating. We definitely plan to stay here again when we return to Lakeland.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure meeting you both. Hope you will stay at the cottage again when you travel to Lakeland. Take care. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Spring getaway

Perfect size for us. Great location in walking distance to Lake Morton and downtown. Karen was very helpful and responded promptly to us whenever we had a question. We are considering returning next spring for a longer stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Perfection

No detail with regard to comfort and convenience was left undone. Beautiful space, located central to everything. Karen is a wonderful hostess and was readily available for any question.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Perfect Lakeland Stay

This is our second stay in Lake Morton Cottage. The cottage is very well laid out and has everything travelers need. It is quiet and comfortable with a great TV and well equipped kitchen. And the location is perfect! This time we discovered that it is not only a close and easy walk to Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth and Florida Southern College, but also less than a 15 minute walk to Lake Mirror, downtown, and The Joinery. Walking around the beautiful Lakeland lakes with their amazing birds is such a pleasure! The host for this property is also the best we've ever had. Clear, timely communication and responsive to any and all questions. This is our go-to place to stay in Lakeland.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilana L.

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

Great location

This is a great small rental with close proximity to everything one needs to spend a few days while attending Sun and Fun event
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Great place to stay

Location is perfect, host wonderful to work with, and very comfortable.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Great visit as we shopped for retirement home.

Our host was friendly, she also was a licensed realtor who helped us find our retirement condominium. Propert comfortable and convenient. Three great places to eat in walking distance.
Stayed 34 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gay K.

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

Perfect!

Perfect cottage for stay in the beautiful town of Lakeland! Everything is as described. Host was awesome to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Quaint neighborhood in Lakeland and easy walking around Lake Morton, and so close to downtown area.

Super!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Great Getaway!

Love staying here! Karen is great and the accommodations are equally as great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Winter Getaway

The location is perfect—near downtown, but a quiet neighborhood, easy to get to north Lakeland or south Lakeland. Karen is right there with an answer to any questions, if there are any. The internet and the smart TV worked well. It was comfortable. Having the laundry machines there with a long stay was wonderful. And we appreciated the snacks and drinks when we arrived.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Overall Great Experience!

The house and neighborhood were exactly as described. My son and I really appreciated the personal touches- the phone call from Karen with final details, the water and snacks and extra towels following some rainy lacrosse games! We will definitely stay again in 2020!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

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

Awesome stay!

Perfect for our needs. Very clean, very comfortable bed and futon, great location. The provided drinks and snacks were a nice touch and welcome after a long day of driving. Karen was very pleasant to deal with. We will definitely stay here again when in Lakeland!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Perfect place!

We loved this cottage! It's in a great location and is just the perfect place for a couple. Lovely furnishings and absolutely wondeful linens and towels. The bed was the most comfortable we've ever slept on. The location was within walking distance of several restaurants as well as Lake Morton and Florida Southern Unvirsity, home of the largest number of Frank Lloyd Wright structures in the world. We didn't have a car so the location was an easy pick-upspot for rides via Lyft. The beverages in the refrigerator and the snack in the kitchen were such nice - and unexpected - surprises. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Swans, Pelicans and Tigers, oh my

I give Lake Morton Cottage 5 stars. I was surprised to find the supplied with snacks, chocolates and drinks. Karen makes sure you are welcomed. The cottage is tastefully decorated and as stated, well supplied. Located in the Historic district was a plus. I could easily walk the neighborhood, see the swans nesting on Lake Morton and ride my bike to the Detroit Tiger spring training games. I highly recommend the Frank Lloyd Wright walking tour of Florida Southern University, located one block away. Another highlight was Lake Parker Park's walking trails.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Great location Perfect for 2 people

My daughter and I spent 4 nights at the cottage It was great Karen had provided some special treats. We also liked that there was washer and dryer so we left with clean clothes for the remainder of our trip. I would recommend the cottage to anyone looking for a place to stay in Lakeland.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Time away from the cold

The cottage was very nice for two people—a well supplied kitchen, comfortable recliner in the living area with a huge TV, a very comfortable bed. There is no space in the kitchen cabinets for food storage. It went on the counter or the table. There were no drawers for clothing, but a few “cubbies” in the closet area. The owners were very good to respond quickly to texts or calls asking questions or dealing with a couple of small problems. The location is within walking distance to Lake Morton and Lake Hollingsworth. We enjoyed sitting on Lake Morton and watching the many swans and water birds. Florida Southern University is only a block away with all the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. It is easy access to north or south Lakeland. We will definitely go back if we are in the area again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

Cute and cozy!

Everything was wonderful! Great location. The only thing I would recommend is extra pillows. Most places have 2 per person. We searched high and low for some but couldn’t seem to locate any extra. But besides that it was an amazing staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Quiet and restful

Very comfortable and so close to Florida Southern
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karol F.

Small but cozy

This is a great little place to be for access to local sites. The setting is in a historic neighborhood. Despite the rain, we found it to be a short drive to the places we wanted to visit. The bed and bath were good but too much time inside made us realize the furniture was a bit stiff. The owners were available and timely in responding to questions and for troubleshooting. Be aware of an insurance policy that is required purchase before booking. All in all we would recommend the cottage to others wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

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Hosted by Karen Grisham

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