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The Pirate's Cove!

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Pool
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8192.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lakeland, FL
  • Place, Jay Care Medical Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sun N Fun Air Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest 4 (nice, lifted, air matress)

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Pool bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Pirate's Cove!

Some of my friends call it a pirate hideout and others call it a fortress, but really- it's just a nice place not far from anything you'd like to do! Beach? Disney? About an hour away. Amazing hiking trails full of wildlife and adventure? Twenty minutes! Want to go to karaoke with me or go have a few drinks at some local dive bars? Come on! Maybe watch a movie on the projector out back. The casino is about thirty minutes away and Sun and Fun is just around the corner!

DISCLOSURE: One of the bedrooms is in the study and has a very nice, upscale air-mattress that is lifted up off of the floor. The hot tub (propane) is not included in the price but is available by request. The jets and such still work but the propane is extra and prorated.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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 deadlock

About the area

Lakeland

Located in Lakeland, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Circle B Bar Reserve and Edward Medard Regional Park, while Mulberry Phosphate Museum and Florida Air Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Beerman Family Tennis Center or RP Funding Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

  • Jay Care Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lakeside Village - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sun N Fun Air Museum - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • RP Funding Center - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - 23 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 20 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Salad Chick - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pirate's Cove! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pirate's Cove!?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pirate's Cove! on 12 June 2026 start from AU$395, 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.

Is The Pirate's Cove! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Pirate's Cove!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pirate's Cove!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pirate's Cove!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pirate's Cove! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Jay Care Medical Center and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Family Fun Center. The Club at Eaglebrooke and Bowlero Lakeland are also within 6 miles (10 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. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was absolutely amazing! Quick to respond and even offered early and late check out while we were there. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Pirate’s Cove! We grilled out, swam, hung at the outside bar, and loved the comfortable spacious inside. It’s a great location in Lakeland and an oasis of fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical vibes with with an ambience of adventure made this a great choice for our extended family. Very well placed with respect to restaurants and getting around town. We loved the furnishings and decor, the layout, and the pool/deck area was second to none. Beds were comfy, even the air mattress, kitchen was well appointed, and everything was clean. Would definitely stay again and would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linnea B.

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

Sun n Fun Stay

Great place and location while attending Sun n Fun. Hank is an attentive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communicated to standard. Place was a bit dated and WiFi was not strong but it was all we needed to rest ourselves after a long day golfing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location. We had a work assignment and this property was outstanding. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack E.

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

Great layout

Perfect setup for relaxing. Host was great about communications and quite helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kolleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an outdoor oasis! Everything you need to enjoy pool time and barbecued meals. The inside is spacious and feels like home. The host is quick to reply with answers and help. Great stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

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

Girls Weekend

This house was everything we needed. We enjoyed the pool area and the location was great for my friends coming both from Lakeland and Tampa. Hank was very nice. He gave me his cell phone number to call him if we needed anything and we thought that was very nice of him.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pirate's cove VRBO

The property was nice. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms clean. Kitchen had amenities and there was a good dishwasher and laundry set.The hot tub wasn't functioning upon arrival but was repaired by host a couple of days in. The house is adequately set back from the road but emergency services uses the road frequently. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great looking property

Rented the place for my daughter, bridesmaids and myself for the day prior to the big day and then the day after for the bride a groom for a place to stay. The house looked amazing and was very clean and as described. There was an issue with the hot tub not being available, but the homeowner tried to remedy this, but it was beyond his control.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey J.

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

Great House!

We really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHASHANK P.

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

Very comfortable house to stay

Hank was responsive House was neat and clean Had a nice vacation time on memorial weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

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

Great vacation!

We had a wonderful time in the house and enjoyed the pool. Hank was very friendly, helpful and responsive - thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Amazing House &Host

The house was clean and unique. Very spacious and suitable for 8 guest. Hank was an amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcia B.

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

Family R and R week before busy wedding weekend

Great property.Loved the pool and outside bar area.Beds very comfy.Hank easily contacted.Would definitely rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Stay in lakeland

Had a fantastic time at the Pirates Cove and it was perfect for a group of golfers looking to relax after a long day on the links. Excellent location close to downtown and rt 4 and the extended patio and outdoor grill is a nice touch. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Comfortable and unique home central to Lakeland

Hank is a great host (captain) of the pirate cove. His house is one of the most uniquely decorated and comfortable spots I’ve stayed in. Highly recommmend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Great hospitality

Hank made sure our stay was enjoyable and his hospitality was evident. The house was wonderful and spacious. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro R.

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

4th July weekend

We had a great experience for the little time we stayed we had fun out in the pool and spent most of our time eating outside cooking on the grill. Overall we enjoyed every moment of out stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Hank Bagwell

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I'm a filmmaker and I travel often and use VRBO myself!

Why they chose this property

I love everything about where I live and it's always lovely to come home. I entertain often and the bar and kitchen out back by the pool is a paradise! Being perfectly between the parks of Orlando and the beaches of Tampa is amazing!

What makes this property unique

There is soooooo much to do and I will give you the scoop! It's not just the parks and the beaches, it's the wildlife trails, the bottomless mimosas at the best brunch spots, and so much more!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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