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Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando

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Living area
Exterior
Interior
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Lakeland, FL
  • Place, Lake Hollingsworth
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Southern College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Mirror
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Number of living rooms

About this property

Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando

My historic home is waiting for you! Open, modern space w/ 2 bedrooms + bonus room, back deck and huge back yard with all the amenities needed for a short stay or staycation. Walk Lake Hollingsworth, tour Florida Southern's beautiful campus, or travel 5 minutes to get to Southeastern University. If you're looking for a family-friendly experience, look no further than Bonnet Springs Park, home of the Florida Children's Museum. One of the greatest benefits of this location is how easily you can travel to Disney, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND, Peppa Pig, Lake Myrtle Sport Complex, and more!

Our guests love how convenient the house is to downtown, and the other activities that take place in Lakeland. Whether you're visiting for family, or traveling to Lakeland for work, or if you're looking for a great location to come down and catch the Detroit Tigers Spring Training, or the SUN 'n FUN Fly In, you'll find so much to do in and around this cozy retreat! Enjoy a quiet, brick paved street, away from noisy traffic, but close to everything in town.

The space
This charming single family bungalow home is located in the most coveted part of Lakeland, just off Lake Hollingsworth! The original wood floors, combined with the newly decorated and freshly painted interior, will make you feel right at home! Enjoy the Florida sunset on the back porch with a glass of wine, or read the morning news with a hot cup of coffee.

You are located near lots of favorite Foodie spots, like award winning Nineteen61, and and just a few miles from downtown and Dixieland.

Enjoy a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, or a visit to the Farmers Market on Saturday or check out First Fridays downtown!

I am usually available to offer suggestions for great local activities to help you maximize your stay and fall in love with my home town!

We are waiting for you!
Guest access
You will have full access to the house, and the backyard, including the back deck, which has comfortable furniture to enjoy the warm Florida sunshine!

Other things to note
Plan on bringing groceries, condiments, and other necessities during your stay. The refrigerator will be completely empty, and freshly cleaned. There may be some coffee, popcorn or other snacks available, but for the most part, you'll want to plan your stay as if you were visiting a hotel.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Only crated, well-behaved pets are welcome.
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Lakeland

Lakeland is home to this vacation home. Polk Museum of Art and Polk Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beerman Family Tennis Center and Explorations V Children s Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wing Chun Kung Fu Downtown Lakeland or RP Funding Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hollingsworth - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Florida Southern College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Polk Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Lake Mirror - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Morton - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 4 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grievous Angel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando on Jun 22, 2026 start from $189, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central Lakeland Home Convenient to Downtown, Universities and Tampa & Orlando located?

Situated in Lakeland, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Hollingsworth and Florida Southern College. Polk Museum of Art and Lake Morton are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place. What a hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean spacious pet friendly comfortable and very close to Florida Southern College and Lake Hollingsworth and downtown lakeland! Nice find...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Enjoyable stay

Everything we needed was there. Comfortable and clean. it was only 3 days, but just what we needed to visit family in the area. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

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

Great Stay

Just as advertised. Clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute perfect little house to stay in while bringing our daughter to college. Wonderful little neighborhood. House was clean, cool and had what we needed. The fenced back yard for our dog was great! Beds were cozy. Host was very kind and responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher P.

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

House near lake

I would rent this property again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J. Kevin F.

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

Great Place

Very clean, wonderful neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Family visit

Great stay. Good communication with host. Nice size fenced-in backyard for the dogs. Short walk to Lake Hollingsworth for a 3 mile walk around the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne C.

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

Great stay

Perfect property and location for a 2-day stay. Moved our son into his residence hall and this property was very conveniently located near his university. Fenced in back yard was great for our fur baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Comfortable and Convenient in Great Location

It was the perfect place for a weekend stay with my son, parents, and their small dog. Big backyard for the dog to do her thing. 1/4 mile walk down to the paved walking/jogging trail that goes 2.9 miles around a beautiful lake. The neighborhood and area are very nice, right next to Florida Southern College, and a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Nice house

Great stay, enjoyed house and location. Good communications. We plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Lakeland

This property was great geographically and was maintained nicely
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Great Home Base to Visit Family

This is a small, comfortable home with a large fenced back yard for the dogs. We were visiting our son and family in Lakeland and the home made for a comfortable place to stay at night. Our host was very responsive to any queries. The home is very close to Florida Southern College and would be great for parents dropping off or visiting students. Don’t miss seeing the campus with its 13 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings on campus—National Historic Landmark for the largest collection of this architect’s buildings .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delores W G.

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

Clean, attractive, comfortable

Our host was very gracious & I would definitely like to stay here on any future trips! It's an attractive house with good heat & air, very comfortable & well maintained. Pretty view of a lake from the back deck. Loved the brick street & access to beautiful Lake Hamilton. You can definitely tell the host puts a lot of effort into making her clients comfortable in this clean home. Thank you Chrissanne!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patrick C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Room for Improvement

The property actually has the potential to provide a great stay, but my stay was unfortunately a disappointment—the entire house, kitchen, cabinetry, cookware, everything, etc. was covered in cat fur from the previous guest. It must have been in the a/c ducts too because I immediately developed sinus problems and a rash—I’m assuming from all the pet dander. The a/c also struggled to cool the house. But, I do think my stay might have been out of the ordinary. Shortly after booking my reservation and paying in full, I received a call from the host saying the house was left in poor condition by the previous guest but she assured me everything would be cleaned. Obviously not the case. I’m sure the host had good intentions, and I think/hope this wouldn’t be the norm for future guests. The host is very polite, the lawn and everything outside was perfect, but the interior honestly needs a DEEP cleaning. Ideally, I would be grateful for a partial refund.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber F.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chrissanne Long

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I grew up in Polk County and I love to show off our community to guests! This is the greatest place to live, work and play and I guarantee, if you spend a little time exploring our little neck of the woods, you'll want to come back!

I love hosting guests because it's in my DNA! I don't interfere with my guests visits, but whenever they need me, I am there to help! If you need guidance on restaurants, shops, or local events and happenings, I would love to help you find the best things to do in and around Lakeland!

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location! After a few days in Lakeland, you'll know that Lake Hollingsworth is central to everything in Lakeland! There's nothing more satisfying than a beautiful sunset walk around the lake, or an early morning stroll for the early birds!

What makes this property unique

This might look like "just another" 2 bedroom 1 bath listing but the house offers so much more than you'd expect. The spacious living room, coupled with the bonus room and back deck make it a perfect retreat for a small family, or a couple visiting for the winter months. You'll live like a local and enjoy the best Lakeland has to offer with all of the comforts of home.

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