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Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven

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Exterior
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Winter Haven, FL
  • Popular LocationLEGOLAND® Florida19 min walk
  • Popular LocationChain of Lakes Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWinter Haven Hospital9 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Garden Room

1 Queen Bed

Lake Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Ski Room

2 King Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garden Room

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Jack & Jill between Garden Room & Ski Room

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven

HIGHLIGHTS
+Custom built in 2006
+Chef’s kitchen with Viking Professional appliances
+Waterfront on 3 sides of the property!
+2 docks with boat cleats - bring your boat!
+Beautifully manicured grounds - all new lakeside landscaping
+Screen enclosed Florida Pool with hot tub
+Additional waterfront above ground hot tub
+West facing for fabulous sunsets
+Covered parking for 2 vehicles
+Upstairs and downstairs screened porches
+TVs in every room

CONVENIENCES:

Interior:

Spanning over 3000 square feet, the interior has a relaxed and open floor plan with 2-story soaring ceilings, a spacious great room, wall-to-wall French doors and lower/upper screened porches for enjoying the amazing lakefront setting and sunsets.

The Great Room is filled with beautiful furniture, decorations and artwork that provide an ambiance of tropical relaxation and belonging.

The chef’s kitchen is designed for entertaining with Viking Professional Series appliances featuring a 6-burner stove, two raised bars/buffets, granite slab countertops, and a custom pounded copper farm sink with unobstructed lake views.

The laundry room features raised front loading GE washer and dryer with a separate sink.


4 Rooms

Private Master Suite: the entire upper level is yours for luxurious living with a comfy king bed, private sunset balcony (with chairs and a table), California style walk-in closet, relaxing master bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower and double sink granite vanity.

Our 3 downstairs rooms are themed to reflect to the unique location on Lake Eloise, the Water Ski Capital of the World, and former home of Cypress Gardens.

“Lake Room”: Queen bed overlooking the lake with direct access to downstairs patio.

“Ski Room”: 2 “day beds” that each easily convert to 2 King beds. Playful tropical colors with a water ski theme. Walk in closet inside Jack and Jill bathroom.

The Lake Room and Ski Room share a “Jack and Jill” bathroom with separate tub, walk in shower, and double sinks

Garden Room: Queen bed with private bathroom and shower

All bedrooms rooms have TVs and luggage racks

Exterior

The property is a tropical paradise with plenty of room for playing and relaxing.

Surrounded by water, not neighbors.

Our Caribbean style entrance features a Red Door, the multicultural sign of welcome and warmth. Pineapples, a symbol of Southern Hospitality, are placed inside and out to garner good cheer, human warmth, and family affection.

Our two docks are now available for your pleasure. The main dock features a large covered bar area with plenty of seating. It’s a perfect place for entertaining or just hanging out while enjoying the breathtaking lake views in style. The main dock also features a large uncovered area for fun in the sun.

The jewel of the dock is our lakeside jacuzzi – relax amidst our signature cypress trees that rise from the lake, just feet away. Marvel at magnificent views of nature at its best.


Get set for outdoor living where you can use our 36"Blackstone griddle or grill out or relax in our Adirondack chairs or comfy 2 person swinging chairs. Bring or rent a boat for cruising the Chain of Lakes. It’s a perfect place for a water ski or wakeboard session on the world’s most famous lake for the sport. If angling is your style, cast and reel on 18 connected lakes for a great fish story.

Nearly 1-acre of grounds are masterfully manicured with majestic cypress trees, flax, pineapple, citrus, a wide variety of palms, and much more.

Take satisfaction knowing you're living your best life at our waterfront oasis. This is a place you won’t want to leave!

For more info, links, and photos follow our facebook page “Cypress Gardens Lake House”

Our Story – by Tony Klarich

Did you know that Lake Eloise is the world’s most famous site for water skiing? Dick Pope, Sr. came here in the 1930s and founded Cypress Gardens, Florida’s first theme park. A decades long ski show became the thrilling centerpiece of Pope’s park. To promote his tropical paradise, Pope plied the media with tens of thousands of images of beautiful young men and women in bathing suits skimming across the water.

Pope’s promotions worked, and millions made the trek to Cypress Gardens including Elvis, Betty Grable, King Hussein of Jordan, multiple Miss Americas, and numerous stars of stage and screen.

Pope inspired me too. I was recently inducted in the Water Skiing Hall of Fame, and like many before was attracted to the “Water Skiing Capital of the World” all the way from California. It has been a long time dream of mine to retire in Florida near Cypress Gardens to build on Pope’s legacy in towed watersports. We are only here part time, so we are sharing our space with our space with you.

In the meantime my wife and I are using this beautiful home as a base of operations to co-produce the Wake-Ski 100, the Centennial Celebration of Towed Watersports in 2022 to be hosted just 15 miles away at the Lake Myrtle Sports complex. You will be a part of this legacy too, when you stay at our home. History has been made on this lake, and much more is to come.

Event Info
>Maximum overnight guests is 10 unless pre approved by owner
>"Day Guests" = less than 4 hours on property. Fee= $15/day guest per day (4 hours)
>Additional late fees for overnight or day guests not booked or pre-approved.
>Event fees & additional requirements for 15+ guests
>Event insurance for 15+ guests is required (we have a contact)
>Outside services and vendors are not permitted
>Onsite parking on driveway or lawn outside fence
>Monitored by outside security cameras: Ring Devices (6): Front Door, Carport, Front Driveway, Back Patio, Side Door, Enclosed Hut Covering Main Dock. All cameras record at all times.
WARNING: Do not disable, cover, redirect or tamper with cameras. If you do, someone will come to restore cameras and inspect the property AT YOUR EXPENSE.
> breaking these rules results in report to VRBO + loss of security deposit and/or additional fees

Property manager

Tony Klarich

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No child safety features Non-gated hottub on dock.

Events

Events allowed
Please contact owner, restrictions apply

Pets

Pets allowed
Please Contact Owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only guests booked on the original reservation can stay overnight. Additional day guests are not allowed without our permission.
Noise: Quite time after 10 PM Sun-Thurs and 11 PM Friday & Saturday per Polk County noise ordinance.
Excess trash: Any trash left outside of trash bins will incur a $100 fee for a dumping.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact owner, restrictions apply
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

Winter Haven

Located in Winter Haven, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at KICCO Wildlife Management Area and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park, while Theatre Winter Haven and Polk County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider LEGOLAND® Florida, or check out an event or a game at Chain of Lakes Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Winter Haven, FL

What's nearby

  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 19 min walk
  • Chain of Lakes Park - 7 min drive
  • Theatre Winter Haven - 7 min drive
  • Northgate Shopping Center - 8 min drive
  • Winter Haven Hospital - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 7 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • LEGO City - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 2 min drive
  • Glory Days Grill - 16 min walk
  • Golden Corral - 2 min drive
  • Hurricane Grill & Wings - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Waterfront Home in Winter Haven located?

This family-friendly Winter Haven holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chain Of Wakes and LEGOLAND® Florida. Baytree Golf Club is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
We had the best time!! The house was perfect, views are stunning, the amenities weren’t that we could ask for! Can’t wait to get back there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great water sports house
We stayed here to have a water sport weekend with close friends. The back yard view combined with the covered dock to relax and lounge (plus the space for multiple watercraft to dock) really made for an enjoyable weekend getaway. The interior of the house was great too. Looking forward to staying here again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best work retreat
Spacious home with every little extra that makes staying there convenient. Super clean, great communication with management , we all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Great place and experience all around. We would give it 6 stars if possible!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakefront paradise
Wow! Where do we start? From reviewing all of the pictures that were online and also knowing the beautiful Chain of Lakes area, we were really looking forward to this getaway. Well, this far exceeded our already high expectations! Gorgeous home, kitchen, bedrooms, and a very special and beautiful pool!! Master suite is amazing! Lake views from all over the house (including the kitchen sink!) are awesome! Beautiful screened in patio as well as entire pool area. And the resort-like backyard, dock, and deck area was our favorite part of this amazing property. The sunsets were stunning! The cypress trees and knees in the water right behind the house made it feel like a lagoon setting. We could go on and on (paver walkway on the side of the house from the front all the way to the back deck area, hot tub out in the dock lakeside, well decorated home, Cypress Gardens history and memorabilia, etc …). We were able to explore 13 lakes on one particular day. We simply had an amazing time! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home and property! The Esham family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tony Klarich

Host profile image
Did you know that Lake Eloise is the world’s most famous site for water skiing? Dick Pope, Sr. came here in the 1930s and founded Cypress Gardens, Florida’s first theme park. A decades long ski show became the thrilling centerpiece of Pope’s park. To promote his tropical paradise, Pope plied the media with tens of thousands of images of beautiful young men and women in bathing suits skimming across the water.
Pope’s promotions worked, and millions made the trek to Cypress Gardens including Elvis, Betty Grable, King Hussein of Jordan, multiple Miss Americas, and numerous stars of stage and screen.
Pope inspired me too. I was recently inducted in the Water Skiing Hall of Fame, and like many before was attracted to the “Water Skiing Capital of the World” all the way from California. It has been a long time dream of mine to retire in Florida near Cypress Gardens to build on Pope’s legacy in towed watersports. We are only here part time, so we are sharing our space with our space with you.
In the meantime my wife and I are using this beautiful home as a base of operations to co-produce the Wake-Ski 100, the Centennial Celebration of Towed Watersports in 2022 to be hosted jin Central Florida. You will be a part of this legacy too, when you stay at our home. History has been made on this lake, and much more is to come.

What makes this property unique

This gorgeous home is not just waterfront. the entire house is set back considerably from the street out front. That leaves the home and the patios, especially very close to the lake.
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