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"The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River

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View of Cutty Shack from the river.
Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lake Wales, FL
  • Place, Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Kissimmee State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

2nd En Suite

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom in Main Bedroom

Bathtub or shower

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

"The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River

"Cutty Shack" is the perfect fishing retreat. It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home built by our family in 1969. The Cutty Shack will sleep 6-7. This large stilt home (all living area is upstairs) is situated directly over the Kissimmee River and right next door to Camp Mack River Resort. You and your group can enjoy peaceful evenings in the house, or walk next door to grab a drink and watch a "weigh-in".
Life on the Kissimmee River is very peaceful. On some weekends and holidays, Camp Mack may have concerts and fishing tournaments, making the scene more lively. Lake Kissimmee State Park is less than one mile away and is a great place for picnics or hikes. If you have a large group, the Cutty Shack is so close to Camp Mack that additional members of your party can stay there and still be within walking distance.
Additional information: Parking for pick-up trucks and trailers is available on the property. Camp Mack amenities include Boat ramp ($6), camp store, ATM, fishing licenses, bait, and tackle. There is even a food truck if you don't catch enough fish for dinner. Airboat rides provided by local guides are available through Alligator Cove Airboat Nature Tours.
The Cutty Shack is a stilt house over 50 years old in the middle of Florida. It was built by our family for our family. At any time of year, we may have lots of bugs, gators, sandhill cranes, etc. If you are looking for a place to stay while you fish or hunt, this is it. Evening activities include playing cards, games, watching movies or sitting by the fire at Camp Mack. It is rural and rustic. If you are looking for new, modern and fancy, you may want to look closer to Orlando or check out the Hampton Inn in Lake Wales.
Our house maybe just 20 minutes from downtown Lake Wales, but it's a world away. Bring your bass boat! We have a boat slip under the house that is included in the rental.
Five generations of our family have enjoyed this little slice of Florida paradise, and we hope you will too!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Small children are allowed; however, the stairs are steep. Close supervision is required at all times and the house is not child proofed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1199192vb
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 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

Lake Wales

Located in Lake Wales, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Oakwood Golf Club and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Kissimmee State Park and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park. Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Boggy Creek Airboat Rides are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Lake Wales, FL

What's nearby

  • Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Lake Kissimmee State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Swim Lake - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Fish Lake - 15 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Steak & Seafood - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Liars Lair Saloon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gator Mack‘s Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Snack Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mar Lisa Cove - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River on 21 Jun, 2026 start from S$245, 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 "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Lake Kissimmee State Park. Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park and Lake Hatchineha are also within 2 miles (3 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. 55 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious, comfortable beds. This is our second time here and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Another great stay

Always great to stay at the Cutty shack!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melinda g.

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

Birthday getaway

We loved every minute of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your birthday getaway! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Captain Awesome

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

Weekend get away

Nice place, will probably stay sometime again. Covered boat dock major plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Hidden Gem

Perfect house to get away and enjoy old Florida. House was great and host was so easy to get ahold of and communicate with. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

Great place on the river

Perfect place for the fisherman! Lots of room and comfortable. Host was great with communication. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT W.

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

Fishing

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

Annual fishing trip

We come every year and accommodations and location are great! Always well informed by Kristin of every detail for our stay. We are already planning our trip for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

December family fishing trip

You could not stay at a better lake fishing accommodation. Love the Cutty Shack!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great week

Had a great time turkey hunting with friends an family perfect location nice an clean house everything we needed a great place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky Q.

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

Family Fishing Trip

This is the second year we stayed at the Cutty Shack. It is perfect for our family and love being on the water. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

One of the best experiences ever!

Amazing location from where we usually stay. We walked into the house and was in awe. Spacious, clean, beautiful, everything you could ever need! The best place I’ve ever stayed at in Lake Wales!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It is our favorite place to unplug and spend time with family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jody m.

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

Fishing

Second time renting the house and same as the first, it was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Will be coming back

Kristin communicated really well, property was iconic and exactly what we needed. We loved it. Was very clean and cozy. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
Thanks Tom! We look forward to hosting your group again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Annual fishing trip

Me and a buddy of mine started bringing our dads who were lifelong friends fishing at Camp Mack since the late 90’s. This is by far the most accommodating place we have stayed. We reserved for our next trip next year before we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard P.

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

KRVSA Freedom Ride 2024

Good Times!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Awesome stay at the Curry Shack

Staying here made our whole Thanksgiving Weekend so special! Waking up on the water, docking the airboats underneath safe and sound! Our favorite place to stay every time we head to the Lake! Kristin is so good with communication before during AND after our stay! Thank you guys so much and was awesome meeting Eddie this trip, the man who built it! Awesome history!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you Melissa! We love sharing the history with our guests. Thanks for appreciating our little piece of old Florida.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

Old guys fishing trip

We have used the Cutty for years and always have to say the stay has never disappointed! Old age may catch up with but good Lord willing will be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity J.

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

Camp Mack Closeness

Chose this property for its proximity & boat slip to Camp Mack. It was adorable place. Roomy & Retro! Property Manager makes sure to accommodate special requests. Amenities are plenty & above expectations. Thank you for offering a tranquil water retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you Charity! So glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope you come back to see us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing fun made easy

Everything was exceptional except the grass needed mowing! The grass was almost knee high and you would get ants on you when you walked through it. This in no left a negative impact on my group, we are looking for the days to book for next year already.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

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

Fishing

It was great other than the water smelled really bad. But the house was great other then that
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

michael h.

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

lake house

Over all good. Three things need to be better. Water is terrible. Better boat protection on boat slip. And WI-FI is needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Hi Michael, Thank you for your feedback. We always want our guests to have the best possible experience! We will be getting wi-fi later this year. The water in that area does have a strong sulfur smell. We do have a service contract with Culligan to maintain our water standards. I will ask my husband to put some new dock bumpers on the slip. I really appreciate your feedback. Hope the fishing was good!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genny M.

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

Sweet Darling Cutty Shack

We come down here this time every year, but this was the first time staying at the Cutty Shack. We loved every moment of our stay and I am not lying when I say I had tears in my eyes when I locked the little shack up upon departure. :-( We have been traveling home for two days now and I still miss the slanty shack. We hope to be able to stay there again soon! Kristin was an excellent host and was amazing to work with! If you are looking for some awesome down home Florida fun, this is the place to go! Just please don’t book my dates!!! ;-) ;-) See you soon Cutty Shack!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2023
Thanks Genny! It was such a pleasure hosting you and your family. It means so much to us when we have guests who appreciate "Old" Florida as much as we do! See you next time :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Location Location Location

Location, location location I wanted to stay as close to Camp Mack as I could and did not know this area. This was my first time visiting and did not realize until I got here that it was right next door to Camp Mack. This house is very nice and spacious; myself, two of my family members and two of my friends stayed here with plenty of room. We took two boats with us, there is plenty of room to park both of them underneath the house and yard plenty big enough for trailers. It was nice having a cleaning station to clean the fish. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here who wants to fish. This chain of lakes is wonderful. The house had basically everything you needed for your stay. The owner was very nice and responded quickly and was lovely to work with. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here many times, always great time. Host is fantastic to work with. Will be back next year.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Morton

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Why they chose this property

Cutty Shack was built by our family in 1967. This part of Florida had been home to several generations of our family dating back to the Civil War. In the 1960's our grandparents and their siblings returned to the area to relax and fish on the weekends. We continue to follow in their footsteps and gather with our children and grandchildren. This is our favorite spot to slow down and spend time with family and friends.

What makes this property unique

If you've never boated or fished Lake Kissimmee or Lake Hatchineha, you may be surprised to find that it is possible to be on a lake not far from Disney World, and feel so surrounded by nature.

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