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Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4

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Welcome to your Country Cottage at Starr Lake!
Looking towards Starr Lake.
Murphy bed is queen size and folds away when not in use.
Interior view of cottage from guest private entrance.
Murphy bed is folded away for the day.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Lake Wales, FL
  • Eagle Ridge Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® Florida
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bok Tower Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bartow, FL (BOW-Bartow Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common area

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4

Think Legoland, Bok Tower, Disney World, Universal Studios, Gulf Coast and Atlantic Beaches, Biking, Hiking and Ecotourism! Or visit Dinosaur World (Exit 19 -I-4). Stay in comfort in your spacious studio cottage with full kitchen & bath, and delicious aquifer well water. Truly spacious and private inside and out (in a 10 acre rural setting). Ground level entry and no stairs!

Situated on picturesque Ridge Scenic Highway at Starr Lake, on the ecologically unique Lake Wales Ridge (hundreds of lakes, rolling hills, and ancient flora & fauna). Central Florida is well known for its Golf Courses,numerous lakes with great bass fishing and there’s always room for boat-trailer parking right on site.

12 minutes to Legoland Florida; 8 minutes to famous Bok Tower Gardens (daily carillon recitals and a brilliant kid's play space); 45 minutes to Disney World's theme parks and nighttime entertainment. Universal Studios, Harry Potter and Orlando International Airport all easily reached in under an hour. 70 Minutes to Tampa, Ybor City nightlife, Busch Gardens (awesome coasters), and Tampa Airport; 90 Minutes to the Gulf Coast Beaches (sunsets) or Atlantic Beaches (sunrises).

Surrounded by orange groves and u-pick blueberry and peach orchards, your cottage is situated on a private 10 acre family homestead. Public Transportation to Legoland and other area attractions stops hourly an easy 1/2 mile walk from here. Close to grocery shops and regional mall, multiplex theatre, bowling, and many unique family owned restaurants, we are fully outfitted with a 20 K watt natural-gas generator which provides uninterrupted power in any weather condition.

For aviation enthusiasts, learn to fly Para-gliders/Ultralights at Lake Wales Municipal Airport (10 minute drive), EAA 'Sun n' Fun' fly-in is at Lakeland Linder Airport for a week each April (40 minute drive); and, there's plenty of great 'drop-zones' for anyone who can't wait to jump out of a perfectly good airplane ;). Working in Lake Wales: Citrus World, Merlin Entertainment; Winter Haven: State Farm, or Haines City? Our location is an easy drive, bus or bike ride to many work or play destinations. For old world Florida tourism, check out Gatorland, Dinosaur World, or Silver and Weeki Wachee Springs.

Ample on-site parking, picnic table and chairs, and you're welcome to stroll the grounds and stake out your favorite tanning spot. Host's family lives adjacent to your accommodations and we'll greet you upon arrival, get you situated and be great neighbors should you need anything at anytime.

Quiet, private & peaceful location to chill-out and decompress after fun-filled days "doing the theme parks" or "hitting the beaches." Wi-fi, HD Antenna TV, and AM/FM radio are standard amenities and cell phone service is fair -to- good for our rural setting. Lots of eclectic, family owned restaurants to discover in town, and limitless opportunities to get into nature at local state and county parks and wilderness preserves.

Property manager

Edward Esteve

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Ages 2 and older, please.
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Events

No events allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking area available upon request.
If you are traveling with fur kids, let’s talk. Thanks!

Important information

You need to know

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Wales

Located in Lake Wales, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bok Tower Gardens and Grand Hotel are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eagle Ridge Mall and Northgate Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider LEGOLAND® Florida, or check out an event or a game at Jump Florida Skydiving. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Wales, FL

What's nearby

  • Jump Florida Skydiving - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mountain Lake - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Eagle Ridge Mall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 13 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 16 min drive
  • Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-out at Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4 located?

This family-friendly Lake Wales cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jump Florida Skydiving and Mountain Lake. Eagle Ridge Mall and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Very nice stay!!

The property is amazing and the host matched. Extremely clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Perfect!!!

This was our second time staying here. The space if perfect for our family of three. Ed and family are very kind and we have enjoyed talking with them. We are planning on staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jammie B.

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

Friendly and Caring Host

The Country Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. It even had some bottled water, coffee, tea, and snacks. Some guest may want an ironing board or clothes steamer. The location was only two miles from our relatives home and not very far from shopping or restaurants. We had someene in our party stay behind one day because she wasn't feeling well. Greg went above and beyond by checking on her and offering to go get anything if it was needed. There are quite a few outdoor cats for entertainment while you sit outside. I believe some of the cats are rescues. We enjoyed watching the younger cats play and watching the cats follow Greg to the mailbox and back. That tells me that the cats know who really cares for them. When it was time to end our stay Greg wrote us a very nice thank you card.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kim D.

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

Very cute cottage

Very cute little bungalow for just my husband and I. is that The bathroom needs more areas to place our personal items. The Wi-Fi signal was too weak for my iPad, luckily I had great cellular reception to use my phones hot spot. Hope you like cats, you will be greeted by several!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful time. The little cottage was perfect for our family of three. The hosts are really nice and caring people. Will definitely stay again the next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

L B.

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

Positively Perfect!

This was the perfect place for my husband and I! It was clean, quiet, cozy, and relaxing. This special place had everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable and a major plus, as we were there on a pretty big work assignment! We were really able to enjoy ourselves. Mr. Esteve and his son, Greg, were warm and welcoming and so very hospitable. We highly recommend this very comfortable and positively perfect cottage. We loved it and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken d.

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

Great restful vacation

Our hosts were super, so friendly & helpful. The cottage was well stocked and met our needs space wise. Several interesting activities in the area and Ed was very helpful in making suggestions. If we travel that way again we would certainly consider this property.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne U., Haines City

Zen Retreat

I thoroughly enjoyed my ten day stay at the Country Cottage. The atmosphere was relaxing and everything in the cottage is comfortable. Especially the mattress on the bed. Wow! This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in away from home. Edward and Greg are wonderfully accommodating gentleman. As a single female, I always felt safe and secure. Everything was neat as a pin and all a traveler's needs were well thought out and provided for. I wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Don M.

Spacious Rural Setting

Steve and his son Jeff work well as a team to accommodate any need or request.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Edward Esteve

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Attorney, (retired) and yeoman farmer married to Mildred since 1961 w/ three grown children. Speak English, Spanish, Italian and some French. Traveled extensively thru Spain, Italy, France, U.K., Mexico and the United States.

Why they chose this property

My parents built this home and it is part of the family.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, serene, rural, and safe. Pet friendly with prior approval.

Languages:

English, Spanish