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The Grove House - antique lakefront home on Eagle Lake, Central Florida

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View from the lake
View from the lake
Front entrance
By front entrance
Front view of house

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Eagle Lake, FL
  • Place, Sertoma Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Florida
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Disney Springs™
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom bathroom en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Grove House - antique lakefront home on Eagle Lake, Central Florida

This unique 108-year-old grove owners manor is located on Eagle Lake and is neighbored by citrus groves.

The sizable two-story building reflects a style and time long past, typical to the region. The interiors has many of the original furnishings, hardwood flooring and oriental rugs.

The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed and a full bathroom en suite, with an additional second bathroom.

The 50 ft screened veranda is comfortably furnished with wicker furniture and overlooks Eagle Lake. Delightful on balmy evenings, with lake breezes and spectacular sunsets.

Many different types of native birds, from egrets to herons can be watched on the lake-side lawn, but the main feature are the many eagles nesting in the surrounding oak trees and bamboo grove on the property.

Great boating and fishing. The best angling is right off the property's shoreline.

Eagle Lake is a designated for sea planes.

*Please note: no personal boats can be launched from the property's lake front. A public boat ramp is located 4 minutes from the home. The concrete launch pad there is designed for easy-in, easy-out launching.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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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

The fireplaces are blocked off and are not for use! Do not not to write on the dining or office table without a pad underneath! Both mar easily.

The water may have a noticeable sulfur smell and taste during dry, hot seasons. While harmless, use bottled water for coffee and drinking instead.

No pets, no children, no smoking, vaping etc.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1601189vb
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
Seniors-only community.
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

About the area

Eagle Lake

Located in Eagle Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Grand Hotel and Bok Tower Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include LEGOLAND® Florida and Indigo's Family Fun Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Chain of Lakes Park or Winter Haven City Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Eagle Lake, FL

What's nearby

  • Sertoma Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Chain of Lakes Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Disney Springs™ - 49 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 50 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 7 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blackburn's BBQ - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grove House - antique lakefront home on Eagle Lake, Central Florida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Grove House - antique lakefront home on Eagle Lake, Central Florida?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grove House - antique lakefront home on Eagle Lake, Central Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grove House - antique lakefront home on Eagle Lake, Central Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grove House - antique lakefront home on Eagle Lake, Central Florida located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sertoma Park, Theatre Winter Haven and Chain of Lakes Park. Indigo's Family Fun Center and Indigo's Billiards, Bowling & Games are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our needs. The house is full of beautiful antiques and was very clean and comfortable. I loved the screened porch overlooking the lake. Gillian made check in easy and made sure to show us around the house, pointing out anything we might need. We had a lovely week.
We watched a beautiful sunset every evening.
A view of the living room.
The house from down by the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent nearly all our time on the outside, screened porch. It was absolutely lovely. Beautiful views of the lake and the trees surrounding. And the fragrance coming from the Pumelo Orchard that was in front of the property perfumed the air all day long.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Robert H.

Grove house

Needs a lot of work. 1. Bedding would not stay on bed. Mattress pad kept coming off- poor quality. Limited hot water. Had to wait at least 10-15 miniutes between two quick showers for both to have hot water. The lake view was terrific but this time of year the blind mosquitoes (midges) we’re so bad you couldn’t stay near the water. The nice poarch was redone but needs new cushions and pillows to make chairs comfortable. We found the kitchen to be minimal and preparing meals challenging. It is a neat old grove estate that needs a little more fixing up for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your feedback. Your issues above have been addressed and rectified as far as possible. This is an antique and very unique house with a wonderful history and a great location, but as old houses go it does has its limitations. The house is directly on the lake, depending on the season there are mosquitoes to be expected outdoors. However, if you like watching many birds and other wildlife at your doorstep, please come and enjoy this wonderful quaint house for a very reasonable price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri M.

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

Beautiful vintage house

We loved staying at this beautiful vintage house! It was perfect for our week long stay. So much more comfortable than a hotel. It was quiet and off the beaten path, but close to what we needed. Everything we needed was there!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Alabama girl’s favorite place to relax

I really enjoyed my stay. It was perfect. It was beautiful and peaceful. The bed was comfortable and I slept great. I enjoyed being able to cook while I was there. I enjoyed meeting the property manager Sandy. So helpful and nice. Was so excited to actually talk with the owner and she was so nice also. Thank you Ann for everything! It was so covenient to places to go and eat and even church. THANKYOU again for providing a wonderful place for me to stay ! I will be coming back and stay even longer the next trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

A wonderful retreat

I was looking for a relatively secluded place were I could be alone for a couple weeks. This was a fantastic place! The area is quite, and the lake setting is very beautiful and relaxing. Inside, the house has a charming "grandma's house" feel, and it is fully stocked with all the linens, towels, soaps, etc, as well kitchen supplies. One will find everything they need to stay comfortably for as long as they need. The library and sitting room were some of my favorite parts. However, the real star of the show is the large veranda. I practically lived out there. It is very well enclosed, so no big issues, and provides a beautiful view of the lake and nature. The sunsets were spectacular! I actually brought my own plastic adirondack chair, because I usually don't like wicker furniture. However, the furniture out there is actually pretty comfortable. One could sit out there all day and night, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. There are permanent tenants living on the 2nd floor, however they were hardly noticeable. I never even saw them in person over 2 weeks. The lake is quite, with only light boat traffic. If you wanted, I believe you can even use a nearby boat launch, and shore your boat on the property's shoreline. While one could easily stay on the property all day, as I did, there's also plenty of attractions near by. The house has a binder with local restaurants and attractions, as well as shopping and grocery stores. This place is absolutely beautiful, and I plan to come back if I get the chance. I've already refered several friends and even my parents to go there. I think you'll love it to.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

The lake in the backyard is so nice to come ‘home’ to.

Wonderful old charm everywhere you turn. Relaxing screened back porch with views of the lake and birds in the trees. Egrets walking around the lawn. On a dead end road, quiet and peaceful. Almost forgot, the sunsets are beautiful! Everything we wanted was right there, inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Gillian Wood

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Originally from Oneonta, New York State.

Why they chose this property

I inherited this property from my mother, who in turn took it over from my grandmother.
The neighboring groves have long been sold off to my next-door neighbor, who is one of the largest citrus growers in Florida.
This house represents a major slice of my family's history and it was handed down to me to be its new caretaker and owner.


What makes this property unique

The view, it's all about the view from the veranda. Not just the lake and its amazing sunsets, it's the wildlife that surrounds the building, bird calls, flocks of egrets, soaring eagles above.
The privacy of the property is unique without living in the wilderness.

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