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Lake life nature escape - heated pool & gorgeous sunrises!

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Wake up to serene lakefront views.  Take in the beauty of nature up close.
Spacious modern design perfect for groups & families to have room to spread out.
Birdwatching on the lake is a favorite guest activity!
Professional interior design with intentional and thoughtful touches throughout.
Welcome to Water's Edge in Lakeland, Florida. Your home base for Central Florida

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 Gator Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Whale Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

4 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Primary En-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake life nature escape - heated pool & gorgeous sunrises!

Sit back and relax in this calm, stylish space just feet away from the lake. Imagine sipping on your morning coffee or having a zen moment on your yoga mat from the back pool deck, watching the birds, turtles, and yes alligators as the sun comes up. Soak in the beautiful, peaceful, and natural surroundings and views. Grab your spot in the morning sun - this is the exhale you needed.
Water's Edge is a newly renovated property that has been professionally designed and is well stocked with almost everything you need in a vacation "home-base".

UPDATE! The pool is now heated, and any booking through May gets this for no additional cost! (weather permitting)

Home has 7 beds and sleeps 10. But trust us, you will not feel crowded! This is a spacious home that can accommodate your group beautifully.

The main living area of the home has an open concept.
-"Bicycle Bar Lounge" and chess game area.
-Living Room with seating for 8 and 75" smart TV.
-Dining Room with seating for 8-10.
-Chef's Kitchen is well-stocked for cooking. Seating for 4 at counter.

Small step-down to "Sunroom"/Gameroom w/ access to pool area.
-Conversation seating area with 4 comfy and modern sling chairs.
-Shuffleboard Table
-Desk and chair workspace
-Two twin size daybeds each with their own twin trundle. (4 twin beds)

Bedroom layout:
Primary with ensuite bathroom w/ shower and 2nd bedroom on one side of house.
3rd bedroom and separate 2nd bathroom w/ tub/shower on other side of house.

Primary bedroom - King Bed, travel crib "The Luxe King Suite"
2nd bedroom - King bed "The Gator Room"
3rd bedroom - Queen bed and a small sofa futon, 43" smart TV "The Whale Room"
Sunroom/Flex area - Two daybeds with rolling twin trundle (4 separate twin beds)

Garage with laundry area and yard games/activities. Driveway pickleball, croquet, cornhole, 2 fishing poles, (There is a fishing store at entrance to the neighborhood.)

Backyard with pool deck overlooking lake.
Traeger smoker/grill (uses pellets)
Weber Charcoal grill (grilling accessories in kitchen and garage)

*Extended stays Welcome*
Just 7 minutes from downtown Lakeland. Great central location just a few minutes to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium (Tigertown Stadium for the Detroit Tigers Spring Training and the Lakeland Flying Tigers Baseball Field), Florida Southern, Lake Hollingsworth, Bonnet Springs Park, RP Funding Center, Lakeland Regional Medical Health Center and Lake Myrtle Sports Park. From Lakeland you can easily get to Tampa, Florida beaches, Orlando, Disney, or Legoland.

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About the area

Lakeland

Located in Lakeland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Polk Museum of Art and Polk Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eastside Village Shopping Center and Wabash Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider SkateWorld, or check out an event or a game at Wing Chun Kung Fu Downtown Lakeland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Parker - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • SkateWorld - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henley Field - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lake Mirror - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bryant Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 5 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Low and Slow Smokehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful. Owners thought of everything! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2026
Thank you so much for choosing Water's Edge and taking such good care of the home. Please do come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-appointed. Immaculate and clean. Everything you need for a family’s gathering. Quiet and relaxing environment. Great property, well managed and cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2026
Thank you for the nice review! Please do come again.
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10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Thinking of returning again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ViewThe view the viewExcellent houseUpdated everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The house is very comfortable and very clean. The hosts were attentive although we didn’t need anything because all the details were already considered for us. The sunrises were spectacular and we very much enjoyed all the bird and wildlife viewing on the lake. The house is conveniently located to many area attractions including Tampa and its beaches. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sergio r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay for 3 nights at this house and everything was good the rooms are big and confortable the pool was nice and view was amazing the kitchen have most of the things you need to cook I definitely recommend it and management very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Sergio, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Water's Edge! We're so happy that your family enjoyed their stay and we hope to see you again during your next visit to Lakeland!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is a treat. It is well stocked so you don’t have to run to the store after a long trip to Lakeland. The hosts are so helpful, if needed, and gave great local tips. I feel like we’d be friends if I lived in Fla! We saw the big gator(Alli G is what we call him), sat by the pool in comfy furniture, played chess and corn hole, contemplated pickleball and loved the frother so much I ordered the same coffee maker on the third day! I really can’t list all the amenities…it’s everything you need and more. The home was spotless and easy to keep straight. I loved walking through the front door and having an unobscured view of the water. This is truly one of the best home rentals. I would stay here anytime I’m back in the area. Book and enjoy with confidence.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2026
Eva, thank you so much for the kind review! We love hearing what our guests love the most and would be thrilled to have you stay again! Launi and Joe
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