Lakefront, Sunsets, Sandy Beach, Private One Acre, Swim, Fish, Relax!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Avon Park, FL

Lake Jackson15 min drive
Highlands Hammock State Park23 min drive
Sebring International Raceway29 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Private and serene one-acre lakefront property with 156-feet of white-sand beach with large deck and spectacular sunsets. Swim-worthy clear "ridge" lake. Moss-covered oak trees. BBQ grills and fire pit. Two-story house circa 1919 with old Florida charm. Located in Highlands County, Florida in the town of Avon Park; 10 minutes to the town of Sebring and 30 minutes to the towns of Lake Placid and Lake Wales.
ON MAIN FLOOR: Master bedroom (king) with bathroom. Den with two twin beds serves as a 4th bedroom and game room. Sitting room with extra table for overflow dining. Living room and separate dining room.
UPSTAIRS: Two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with four twin beds. One shared full bath with tub.
House has city water, comfortable beds with mattress toppers, laundry room, three smart TVs (Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime and YouTube TV), internet, dishwasher, a/c and heat, board games, Xbox 360, Ps3, Wii, and blue ray player with variety of dvd movies.
Outside amenities include 2 kayaks, deck chairs. Public boat ramp nearby to launch your pwc, small fishing or ski boat.
Approximately 1.25 hours to Disney and other theme parks; 30 mins to Legoland and to Lake Placid; 20 minutes to Sebring Raceway and to Highlands Hammock State Park; 25 minutes to Bok Tower; and 90 minutes to the sand beaches of the east and west coasts of Florida. Convenient to grocery stores, Walmart, good local restaurants and multiple great golf courses. Experience the "real" Florida in the state's beautiful lake and citrus region!
Restaurant suggestions: 18 East, Sandhill Grill, Market 27, Taqueria Merlo, Dee's Diner, Faded Bistro. Visit Maxwell Groves Country Store for orange ice cream and orange juice.
Please note that for rentals of greater than two weeks, or for bookings made two months or more in advance, a non-refundable deposit of 50% is required within two weeks of booking notwithstanding any posted policy to the contrary.

Property manager

Becky Watford

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lake, deck and stairs may be danger for some kids

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 not indicated whether 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

Avon Park

Located in Avon Park, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Depot Museum and Highlands Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at River Greens Golf Course and Pinecrest Golf Club. Children's Museum of the Highlands and Game Time are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Avon Park, FL

What's nearby

Durrah Martin Complex - 7 min drive
AdventHealth Sebring - 12 min drive
Lake Jackson - 15 min drive
Highlands Hammock State Park - 23 min drive
Sebring International Raceway - 29 min drive

Getting around

Sebring Station - 16 min drive
Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
James Browns Famous Ribs - 4 min drive
Arby's - 6 min drive
Market 27 - 7 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, Sunsets, Sandy Beach, Private One Acre, Swim, Fish, Relax! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, Sunsets, Sandy Beach, Private One Acre, Swim, Fish, Relax! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, Sunsets, Sandy Beach, Private One Acre, Swim, Fish, Relax! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, Sunsets, Sandy Beach, Private One Acre, Swim, Fish, Relax! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avon Park holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Donaldson Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Depot Museum. River Greens Golf Course and Pinecrest Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard A., Essex, UK

19 Mar 2023

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

A lovely lakeside location

A lovely lakeside location in a spacious characterful home with all modern conveniences. The deck is a great place to relax and watch the sunset/ sunrise but remember to pack some bug repellent/ citronella candles! Shops and restaurants are within a short drive. Nice experience - thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

19 Mar 2023

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

Hidden gem

My best friend and I took our 3 kids and our moms here for Spring Break. We had such a great time, especially kayaking on the lake. It was so nice to wake up, have coffee and go kayaking. We truly enjoyed ourselves. The kids loved the board games, especially twister. You literally just need to pack your clothes, bathing suit, sun screen and stop at Walmart which is 5 minutes away for groceries, I'd also pick up a few rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. Bring a flash light or two because it does get very dark there. Everything else you need is there!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary J.

4 Mar 2023

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

Winter Getaway

We had a great time at this lake house and enjoyed our stay. Becky, our host, was helpful and easy to work with.

Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Alessandra T.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

I really tried to give this place a chance

I have to start with the positive, because there were quite a few things we loved about this home. We happily embraced its antique southern charm, and a beautiful lake, complete with deck and beach. We have no problem with old, squeaky iron beds, and unique antique items throughout. Be sure to inspect them and take photos upon arrival, as we found a few things broken, such as the coffee table foot. We sent these to the owner immediately, so she could be aware. However things that should not be found in ANY short term rental are threadbare, blood-stained sheets. Antiques can be old. Sheets should not be. When both the upper and lower sheets of several beds are peppered with blood spots, that is not at all charming. Those are deal-breakers. Other problems made us even question whether the linens had been washed prior to our arrival. The shower floor had an old used washcloth and soap. Towels wreaked of mold/mildew smells. And the ceilings had water stains and visible black mold spots. The place has beautiful bones, but these are serious concerns for anyone sensitive to mold. We reached out to the owner who simply said she would let cleaning services know and she would have it taken care of after we leave. No compensation was offered, despite our request, and no other recourse except to use the additional linens in the closet which also contained the same moldy smells. To be good sports, we attempted to wash both the sheets and towels ourselves….until we opened the washer. I have never seen such a mold-filled unsanitary washing machine in my life. Thick overwhelming black mold along the gasket, and mold smell. I wish I could attach photos of everything. We ran a couple loads of water and Citric Acid to attempt to clean the washer itself. But the smell and mold remained. If bloody unclean linens and moldy ceilings do not scare you off, I would suggest you take pictures before and after. Also be prepared to buy your own Propane as we were informed on xmas weekend that Propane was not guaranteed to be included with the grill. A grill without propane doesn’t do much good. So a last minute trip to town was required. If you just want a lake, bring your own linens and mildew spray.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope G.

20 Dec 2022

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

We loved our stay!

We loved our stay. It's one of those houses you can just imagine all grown kids coming home for a holiday and all their kids running and playing outside. A good Ole Norman Rockwell painting. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck and relaxing. The shower in the main bathroom is a little short. If you're over 6' you may want to shower upstairs. Several different rooms available for groups of people to play games, mingle or just read quietly.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Becky Watford

We are a family of Florida natives who reside in South Florida but live to escape to "The Lake House". I spent my youth bouncing between Miami-Dade County (the location of my parents' jobs and my school) and Highlands County, where we spent weekends and summers (when my public-school-teacher parent was off-duty). When I had kids, I yearned for them to be raised in the same care-free, rural, nature-filled environment that I was privileged to have experienced. In the year of my 40th birthday, my husband and I were lucky enough to find this unique property, and the rest is history. We have spent birthdays, holidays, and countless other "lake escapes" with family and friends here. This is where my kids played hide-and-seek, climbed trees, built sand castles, and learned to fish and water ski. It is our "happy place", where we come to feed our souls. We hope you enjoy our lake house as much as we have and still do.