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Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water

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Screened in heated pool and out to the lake!
Front of house from the street. Lake is directly behind house!
Screen and pool deck has recently been expanded to the right w new entry doors!
This is the pool deck with expanded screened in lanai area.
Living room with couch that folds flat into a soft bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water

Fully furnished single story home on Lake Shipp; has boat dock, inground heated swimming pool. Two bedrooms (king & queen), two baths plus a queen murphy bed in living room. Three seasons room walks out to pool/lanai area then out to private beach and dock. Waterski/barefoot/wakeboard, fish, kayak or SUP from your back door - nearby slalom courses for water skiers. Home includes towels, bedding, kitchenware, laundry & even beach towels. Also two bikes available for your use.

LegoLand is minutes away, Disneyworld 33 miles. Great boating & skiing. YouTube TV and internet.

Call Jeff if you're interested in renting during a blocked period (Oct to May). No pets, animal free zone due to severe allergies. Outdoor security cameras mounted at the front door, in the carport and in the screened in room specifically to see exterior doors and the pool.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes, there are alligators in these lakes.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Animal free zone due to severe allergies

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2917513vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Winter Haven

Located in Winter Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Theatre Winter Haven and Bartow Airbase History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include LEGOLAND® Florida and Indigo's Family Fun Center. Indigo's Billiards, Bowling & Games and Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Winter Haven, FL

What's nearby

  • Sertoma Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indigo's Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Indigo's Billiards, Bowling & Games - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Theatre Winter Haven - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Chain of Lakes Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 2 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Manny's Chophouse - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water have a pool?

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

Is Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Shipp House with pool and dock on the water located?

Located in the heart of Winter Haven, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sertoma Park, Indigo's Billiards, Bowling & Games and Indigo's Family Fun Center. Winter Haven Women's Hospital and Chain of Lakes Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Winter Haven Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home on the lake. Clean and well stocked couldn’t ask for anything better!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gisel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful home. The decor inside is nice for a house on a lake. And the view from the back patio to the lake is very calming. Look forward to future stays for little weekend getaways with the kids. Pool was there favorite part along side the wild life we saw.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl d.

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

Great location and nice well kept home.

House was directly on Lake Shipp with a dock, a pool and really close to a lot of restaurants. My family really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2022
Hey Earl, did your son win the bass fishing tournament? Glad you guys enjoyed your stay! Thanks!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing. Very clean, decorated and furnished beautifully. The pool was incredible. We had a great time staying at this house. We would recommend it to anyone staying in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara s.

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

Perfect rental in Winter Haven

Great stay, house is very well set up for a family and kitchen fully stocked! Beds were so comfortable! House was clean and we very much enjoyed the screened in pool! We will be back when visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

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

Perfect location for a LEGOLAND vacation

From pre checking to checkout communications with owner was excellent. House was clean, well equipped and beds were comfortable. Pool was awesome! Great location for LEGOLAND! Would highly recommend this VRBO
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Judith we look forward to hosting you and the kids again when your visiting area theme parks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful. Weather, wildlife, chain of lakes. Floating in the pool looking at the dragon flies over the lilies, but you’re covered in a lani. PERFECT
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen B.

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

Loved the Shipp House

We had a wonderful stay at the Shipp House. Loved the pool with a great view of the lake. Owners have all the amenities you need for your stay. Comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen and even pool towels. Lots of great restaurant options in Winter Haven and lots to do in the area We will go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Great Lake House

We stayed at the Lake Shipp house for a week in July. The pool and the lake view make this the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. Winter Haven is just a few minutes away with many dining and shopping options. The check in/out was extremely easy and the house was exactly as described. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Lakeside relaxation

Nice property. Lovely pool overlooking lake. Comfortable beds. Everything you could possibly need in kitchen. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

A great place to stay

We loved it. Great views of the lake, wonderful heated pool and deck, bright breakfast nook, excellent tv, dual showerheads. Many nice touches. Loved that the kitchen was so well stocked with snacks and basics like steak sauce and butter.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2022
Hey Sean, thanks for the great review! We sure try to please our guests with accommodations and supplies. You and your wife are welcome back anytime your though the area. Thanks!
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn M.

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

Shipp house

Love this house. It is so relaxing beside the pool and lake. Totally recommend this house. We look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Robyn! Thanks for staying at the Shipp House. I hope you had a good time at your niece's wedding and seeing your parents in the Hamptons! It sounds like you loved the house, relaxed beside the pool/lake and would totally recommend. Can you tell me how we can make your future stay a 5 star? We look forward to hosting you again on your next visit. Thanks Robyn!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Loved it

Very nice property and view. Suited our needs perfectly and we will be back! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

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

Beautiful lake view

Amazing property beautiful views house was clean, beds amazingly comfortable. within five minutes of Legoland centrally located. The host was very informative and accommodating. I will definitely be returning and staying here in the near future I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2022
Glad you had a great time at the Shipp House. We look forward to hosting you guys again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

migdalia C.

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

Our stay

This place was so neat. It was like being on paradise Island. The host was so informative and ensure that we checked in and out provided us with all the services that you can imagine. The neighbors were wonderful as well. We really enjoy having a heated pool with lights fishing duck where you can be in the pool, and it was amazing
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Nice getaway

This was a great place to relax after spending long days in nearby theme parks. Our family wanted the experience of Disney with quiet time in the evenings and this provided the perfect atmosphere to do that. The lake in the backyard was peaceful and visits from the neighborhood ducks kept the kids entertained! When we visit Florida again, we will reach out to see if this home is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Charming serenity

Beautiful property with phenomenal pool. Amenities are wonderful—I would recommend increasing wifi speed due to streaming and not getting good picture. Thanks for having me and I thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for letting us know about the wifi and we will correct that immediately. So happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you stay with us the next time you are in Winter Haven.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terri f.

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

very clean

house very clean. pool fabulous. beyond fully equipped kitchen. we had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Great pool home on lake Shipp.

We had a wonderful time. My husband and I and our 2 grandchildren. The house was spotlessly clean. Beds very comfortable. Pool clean and welcoming. We would love to come for many more stays. Can’t say enough about the quality of the home and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

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

Just book it!

The house was SUPER clean, beds and furniture were all very comfy, the pool was a much needed amenity at the start and end of each day, the kitchen had everything we needed to make our own meals and it was in a great location for everything we needed. It was only about 14 minutes from Legoland which gave us the perfect spot to get to and from the park but still have our own little retreat. I can't recommend it more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Nice Lake House!

Perfect house for a short lake getaway! I was impressed how clean and organized the house was and it has everything you’d need for a week long stay! Very nice pool and beautiful view of the lake. Great location on Lake Shipp for boating the Chain of Lakes. We brought our boat and the dock and beach area were perfect for mooring it. Great fishing too! I highly recommend staying here if you you’re bringing a boat. There’s so much water to explore. No complaints at all. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Destinie E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Property was clean and well kept for the most part, some dishes needed washed before using which is common when the property isn’t used often. Was disappointed that the pool was definitely not heated like listed and the hot tub that was listed also not available for use. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for staying at Lake Shipp House. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. We apologize for the pool not being heated during your visit. The property has been vacant since early November, and had we known that a heated pool was important to you, we would have been happy to accommodate that request. We reached out on the first day to confirm everything was good, and we received your response: "Yep, all good here, thank you." Had we known about your desire for a heated pool, we would have made sure it was ready for you. Regarding the dishes, we do apologize for any inconvenience. With the property being vacant for some time, it’s possible that some items weren't cleaned to our usual standard. We’ll certainly look into this to ensure everything is in top condition for future guests. As for the hot tub, we want to clarify that it is not listed in the property description, so we apologize for any confusion on that. Thank you again for your understanding, and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Lake Shipp Getaway

Really enjoyed our time at this property. First and foremost, the owners are very pleasant to deal with and made the process very easy. Very clean and nice roomy house with current appliances. Pool and lighting was definitely an added plus and the backyard was large enough for us to play cornhole that we brought along. Dock is right on the lake with plenty of wildlife, fishing and skiers. Plenty of local restaurants around the lake and surrounding lakes for local eateries to choose from. I would absolutely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

4th of July Trip

We were looking for a local lake house and found this gem. On a lake, with a pool, full kitchen and a dock. There is an amazing jetski rental on Lake Shipp called Scooters Rental. Jay is a very knowledgeable person of the lakes and with water skies. Next to Legoland which was a 15 minute drive. This location has it all for a great price! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andy Deahl

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Our family has lived on Lake James in Indiana since 1949 and now manage 4 lake rental properties. Brother Jeff purchased this home in Winter Haven a couple years ago and spends multiple months here in the winter for family, friends and fun. You can always reach Jeff directly through our website: Cottages of Lake James dot com or 260-613-6003

Why they chose this property

Winter Haven is known for its canal-linked Chain of Lakes. Several lakes have waterside parks and eateries, as well as boat ramps and water-sports rentals. Legoland Florida Resort includes Cypress Gardens, a 1930s botanical garden, and Lego-brick attractions, rides and a water park. West of the city, Circle B Bar Reserve has forest trails and alligator-inhabited wetlands. This property affords you all these attractions via walk, car, bicycle or boat!

What makes this property unique

This is a beautiful home right on the lake is amazing! Whether you are swimming, boating or lounging in the heated, screened in pool! Lots of doors to the pool area and screened in porch area. Lots of areas for games and entertaining.

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