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Ideally located in an established community in Central Florida
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 2,518 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Large 3 BR, 2 bath with room for 10! Own pool
The master bedroom is located en suite in the opposite side of the house from the other two bedrooms, permitting privacy for two families to share. A large pool area, overlooked from the dining room-kitchen or the lanai, mature tropical plants and flowers in the garden, makes this an ideal home away from home. 5 minutes from the Polk Parkway, gives you access to the entire spectrum of central Florida attractions, beaches and activities. Don´t forget the 30+ golf courses in Lakeland itself, the unique Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the city center, the lake walks or the many restaurant choices nearby.
About James Derry
Owned by a Nordic family, whose work led them to Florida, then back to Europe, it was a sad thing to cut the ties to our Florida home. By sharing it with others, we share the local joys, the weather, the relaxing lifestyle, and can still keep the house for when we can get back. Many friends, family and friends we have not yet met have stayed and keep coming back for Sun n Fun, the beaches, golf, tennis, birdwatching and the Orlando-area attractions. Easy to get to, and a welcome relief to leave the other tourists behind to their hectic stays at plastic hotels and come 'home.' Pick up fresh sushi from the sushi chef at Publix, eat at one of the area restaurants, grill poolside, it just feels good here!
James Derry purchased this house in 2005
Why James Derry chose Central/Disney/Orlando Area
Of course, the kids can play in a hotel pool, but what a joy to have them just outside the window. Relax with a book in the lanai if the sun is too hot midday, or under the parasol outside. The friendly neighbors and quiet area, yet just 5 minutes to the Polk Parkway and the interstate to Tampa or Orlando. Bring your own bikes and cruise the secondary roads to Daytona, out to the Gulf beaches, view the manatees or what-ever catches your fancy.
Want a dip after putting the youngest to bed? Light up the underwater lights and night-swim. Cap it off with a glass of wine or a beer under the stars.
What makes this house unique
Great pool, fully-equiped house, from good beds to a well-stocked library in Danish, English, and some German books. Our DVD and CD collections are also available for viewing and listening. Sit in the lanai an evening with a major thunderstorm. Inside, yet outside, with Nature providing a lightshow with soundtrack, the thunder rolling to compete with the music while you chat together round the teak table.
Amenities
Lakeland House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 2518 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 10
- pets considered ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- smoking allowed ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
En suite in master bedroom
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
- Each of the two bathrooms include tubs with showers, ample space in drawers and wardrobes for storage. Sliding glass 'Florida doors' for the shower areas.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
1 sleep sofa /futon
,
Futon is behind screen in massive bedroom
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , Two single futons available
- Master en suite bedroom features Danish designer bed and wardrobe, as well as build-in wardrobe. Tempur-pedic mattress. Large room containing desk and area with extra futon double bed, and 2 single futon chairs. Smaller children that want to be nearby can therefore have their own beds behind the screen, but in the same room.
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library
- Bicycles
- Deck / Patio
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Tennis ...
- 1 bicycles
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible ...
- Private Pool
- Car Available
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- playground
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(20 traveler reviews)
Just what we needed!!!
We loved the home, the layout was perfect. The pool was awesome for the kids. WE will definitely be back again. Thanks James for letting us enjoy your home. Pam was awesome, she took care of any questions or concerns asp. Check in was very easy!
House was great, pool was not
The house itself was wonderful, as was the housekeeper. We had nothing but issues with the pool. It was green upon arrival, the filter wasn't working , then it flooded the neighbors yard. We had no pool for 5 days because the filter was broken. We were told pool man was coming he came days later and left a note that the wrong part was ordered. . We requested some type of refund due to the fact we had no pool for 5 days. The pool was the main reason we rented the property. The owner stopped responding to us.
Excellent for a Large Family!
This property was perfect for our large family's stay in Lakeland for a wedding. We had lots of room to spread out, the kitchen was well equipped for fixing meals and our kids slept much better than they would have in a hotel room. We are so grateful we were able to stay here!
The property is beautiful. We loved the house.
The pool was not ready for swimming and very dirty. We were told that the pool man never showed but not to worry about the children swimming. It took some convincing but the property manager took a sample to be tested. She came back and said it was fine and told us how to clean the pool... This did not make us happy. Then came back with 2 containers of shock and told my mom how to shock it and said a pool guy would be out Tuesday. One of the main reason for renting the property was the pool for the kids. He never showed and we left the next day at 1:15 pm after receiving a phone call at11:30 asking us when we were leaving. I told her my email said check out is at 4 and she told me no its11. I said no...home away said 4. She said he is going to have to fix that. I thanked her and came home.
Great Stay!
The home is in a nice neighborhood. The home is in good shape and very homey. The beds are really comfy. I would stay here again.
Beautiful home!
This was our first time renting a home and not staying in a motel/hotel. We were so lucky to find this home! It is beautiful! The neighborhood is quiet. It was close to everything we wanted to do. It was nice to be able to let the kids play in the yard without having to be right there. The house is even more beautiful than the pictures portray. The owner, James, is awesome! He answered all 80,000 questions that I had :)
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Ideally situated in central Florida, with easy access to the known 'attractions,' like Disney, (50 minutes), Legoland (30 minutes), Bok Tower Gardens built on the highest point in Florida (40 minutes) the Tampa Bay areas many fine beaches and night-life, as well as the incredible nature that most tourists seem to miss. Paddle down the river in a canoe or kayak, viewing the birds, wildlife, and wild flowers. In Lakeland itself, the historic Polk theatre has live music, the university buildings are one of the largest collections of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, the lake in town with many water-fowl and a running, cycling and skating path all round. Explore the old cobble-stone areas of the city center or play golf on one of the 30+ golf courses in Lakeland. Lakeland-Linder airport is home to the second largest fly-in and air show in the world, after Oshkosh. The museums at the airport satisfy the aviation interested. Are you a pilot, take your seaplane rating nearby. Radio-controlled pilots will also find a great field for their interests with many world-champion aircraft based in the area, as well as a manufacturer.
Compared to a hotel, in our well/equipped kitchen, you can save by preparing many of your meals, have a tea or coffee when it suits you, relax in your own pool or go for a quiet walk in the friendly residential area.
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Rates & Availability
- Available
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $120 |
| Damage Insurance | $59 |
Check in is at 4PM on arrival day. Check out is at 11AM on departure day. There is a car available for 300 dollars a week. Must be returned with full tank at departure. Pick-up can be arranged at area airports, Tampa, Orlando or Lakeland for a small charge.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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