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A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown

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A concrete pathway leading to a small building with a window, surrounded by wooden fences and a tree.
A single-story house with a garage, brick exterior, and a small front yard with landscaping.
A two-story house with a brick exterior, a covered porch, and a driveway leading to the front door.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with blinds, and a view of a body of water.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lakeland, FL
  • Place, Eastside Village Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Parker
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Southern College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown

This comfortable and beautiful lake front home is very clean with 3 queen beds/2bath/2 car and plenty of parking. Spacious living and dining area with big screen smart TV. Centre AC, kitchen, indoor utility, outdoor deck overlooking the lake. Near universities, colleges and shopping plaza, minutes away from downtown Lakeland, main library and lakeland museum. 2.4 miles from Polk Parkway, easy to travel to Tampa and Orlando. If you are looking for a convenient, clean and comfortable place foryourvacation, look no more. Our lake cottage is your sweet home away from home.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
Pack all your belongings. Any personal items that left behind or forgot will be exposed after 42 hours. Items request to be shipped to guests will be charged for $50 handling fee plus shipping costs.
Close all the windows and lock all the doors.
It's our pleasure to have you as our guests. Stay with us again next time when you are in town. Please leave us your review. Thank you and have a safe trip home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1.Guests with 4 and above start reviews are allowed to book 2. No water activities are allowed 3. Do not cross the chain link fence into the lake.
4. No parties of any kind and no loud music from 10pm to 8am. Please respect our neighbors.
5. No more than 6 guests listed on the reservation are allowed to be on the premises without prior approval. Approval may result in additional fees.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2527734vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Lakeland

Located in Lakeland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Beerman Family Tennis Center and Kings Point Executive Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Common Ground Park and Hollis Gardens. SkateWorld and Explorations V Children s Museum are also worth visiting.
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Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

  • Eastside Village Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Hollingsworth - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Parker - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Florida Southern College - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Circle B Bar Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 5 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skyview Golf Course - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown ?

As of 18 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown on 25 Apr 2027 start from £443, 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 at A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Cottage on Lake Near Universities and colleges. close to shops and downtown located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wabash Shopping Center, Lake Hollingsworth and Eastside Village Shopping Center. Florida Southern College and Handley Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was exactly as described clean, comfortable, and located on the lake. It was also conveniently close to everything we needed during our stay. The host was extremely helpful, responsive, and attentive to all of our inquiries, even after our stay had ended. We appreciated the hospitality and would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Lakeland!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome, everything we need was in place. Slept like a baby. Good back view with the lake. Very close to our retreat venue, less than a mile. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable with a nice view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable stay. Our host was amazing. Very helpful and caring.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the host was welcoming and the house had all that we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has an "at home" feel. It's an older home that's been very well cared for. We were close to shops, restaurants, baseball stadium, etc.The Host was EXCELLENT with communication! Without a doubt, we'd visit here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. From the moment we arrived it felt like a home away from home. Exceptionally clean, very well equipped. The host was a great communicator. There is a large fenced yard and a deck overlooking a pretty little lake. We liked it so much that we booked for next year before we checked out! Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Clean house, great view
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as described. This was our first time renting through vrbo and the host was very friendly and helpful and was willing to take time to explain things to us. When we had questions, we received answers very quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean place

We loved the location to get to all the different parts of Lakeland. It was also 1 hr away from our grandson and his family.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly staff

House was as advertised, and the property manager was very sweet and helpful with any questions or concerns
Stayed 102 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Excellent location for my job. Everything I needed for a 2 month stay. Right on the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work trip

Host was wonderful and easy to work with when we needed to add more days on. House was wonderful and clean.
Stayed 52 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Accommodation, would stay there again

Very clean and well appointed accommodation, easy to find and convenient to Lakeland and other areas. The host did a great job with hints and tips on the stay and an easy and safe way to get out of the driveway, very helpful! Catching the morning sunrise each day and seeing (and hearing) the birds and other critters was fantastic and much needed. Very peaceful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks, Gregory, for your kind words. It is my pleasure to have you and your aunt staying with us. Come and stay with us again next time when you are in town. All out best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeland 2024

Nice property. Very clean and well maintained. Stores and restaurants were very convenient. It was near where our friends were staying and easy to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient & Great View

House on lake, nice for morning viewing. We were away from the home most of the time but it was a good stay overall. Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Comfortable, could use some updating but the great price reflects that. Bring your own hair dryer
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House on a lake

Property is conveniently located, a 5 minute ride from a CVS, Publix and assorted restaurants, 10 minute from downtown Lakeland. The house is as shown in the photos. It has a large yard and nice view of Crystal Lake. The host responded immediately to any concerns and had maintenance on site quickly for any issues. The beds were comfortable. There were ample sheets and towels provided.
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family gathering 2025

Nice home. Neighbor hood questionable. Outside backyard has fireweed present, maybe a warning. MasterbathIs dated- could use a grab bar.? House could use better house numbers outside and front door lighting.Did very much enjoy the lake view! Traffic is constant
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good vacation spot

We spent a month at the Crystal Lake Cottage. The house is very nice; well kept; comfortable beds; even provided some paper products. It's a nice neighborhood to walk. We walked over to the university area every day. House is conveniently located near Publix, drug stores, gas stations, and restaurants. There's a small deck looking over the lake. The only downside is pulling out of the driveway. Vision is obstructed and cars are often speeding past the house. Overall, it's a nice house and owner is very responsive to any requests or questions.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
Thank you, Catherine, for your review,. I am pleased know that you have enjoyed your stay with us. To respond to your obstructed vision getting into the road, we have been planing to connect the side drive way with the garage. However, this involves extensive discussions with city highway and zoning department. For the safety of our guests, meanwhile, we have a side gate for guests to use which lead to a quiet road, and will avoid traffic. We are sorry for the inconvenience, Catherine, and we hope next time when you are back, we have resolved this issue. Thank you again Catherine, for your valuable review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home with a gorgeous view!!! Everything was fully equipped, anything we needed was just a click couple minutes away or easy to snag on delivery apps. Great neighborhood, we felt incredible safe as a third shift working family new to the Lakeland area trying to figure everything out. The host was incredibly accommodating as well as kind, asy to reach, understanding, and went above and beyond. We have family coming to the area in February and we plan to recommend the same host. It wad amazing to know we could trust the location to be clean, well maintained, and have no issues. We extra appreciated the washer and dryer on sight, all the extras from hand sanitizer to tissues to soap and cleaning supplies, truly they are prepared for anything and any one! Excellent host, amazing home, great housekeeping, and delightful stay close to everything and everyone. It was a delight to sit at the kitchen table and watch fireworks from the local college ball game or for my son-a teen photographer-to get up at 5am and capture gorgeous sunset photos, or the 3am cactus bloom, such amazing memories in a short time. Thank you to the host for sharing this beautiful home. I wish we could add more than 8 photos, we have hubdreds of amazing memories.
Stayed 80 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean house with a good host.
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home on the lake close to everything. Very clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Lakeland.

Property was clean with plenty of linens. Good location and lovely view of the lake. Wifi was great and house had that old Florida charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Functional and Clean

We were in Lakeland for spring training and this house was very functional for our stay. Two grandparents and boy/girl 17 year old twins. Bedrooms and bathrooms were good for our family. Exit from driveway onto road was pretty difficult due to hedges on left side of driveway. Don’t even consider backing out. Ten minutes to Joker Marchant Stadium was very convenient. Pillows were plentiful but hard for our tastes. No dishwasher, just bug hole under counter. Outside light was continuously coming on and off at night. Cleaners showed up one day early but owner made nice goodwill refund for embarrassment. Certainly not the Taj Mahal but worked well for our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful lake view

We loved the views of the lake and hearing all the birds. The house was just right for my family. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Liming Maguire

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I love Nature and travelling. I like to make friends and precious friendship.

Why they chose this property

This location provides a small town living but close to big city actions. It is located 35 miles to Tampa and 40 miles to Disney. Near Southeast University and Florida Southern College. Also easy drive to Polk State college and Florida Polytechnic University.

What makes this property unique

This lake front house is located minutes to down town Lakeland which is in between Tampa and Orlando.

Languages:

Chinese (Mandarin)

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