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Tranquility on Lake Josephine

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View of house and large "back yard" from Lake Josephine.
PORCH     Screened-In, with table and 8 chairs plus gas grill and 2 ceiling fans
Welcome to the Cat Nap Inn!
So many different colors!
Front of house (front door is on the side).

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7135.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sebring, FL
  • Lake Josephine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Jackson
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sebring International Raceway
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquility on Lake Josephine

Experience the charm of this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath lakeside retreat from the 1990s. Nestled on nearly an acre of lush land, it boasts a central AC/heat system and exquisite tile flooring throughout the lower level. The kitchen is adorned with modern appliances and elegant granite countertops, complemented by three sliding glass doors that frame breathtaking sunset vistas over the lake.

Upstairs, a cozy bedroom features a private balcony with panoramic westward views and a queen-size bed. Downstairs, three additional bedrooms offer luxurious sleeping arrangements: one with a king bed, another with a full-sized bed, and a third with two twin beds. For added versatility, the living room includes a couch and a spacious futon, secluded by graceful double French doors.

Step outside onto the screened porch, where two ceiling fans, a gas grill, and a dining table for 6-8 provide an ideal setting for lakeside barbecues and sunset gatherings. Beyond the porch lies a sprawling backyard adorned with three majestic oak trees draped in Spanish moss, a fire pit, and direct access to the lake's natural shoreline spanning 90 feet. Although three sides of the yard are fenced, the waterfront remains open and serene.

The property features a 199-foot dock with two slips and a nearby boat ramp, ensuring effortless access for boating enthusiasts. At the end of the dock, a screened boat house furnished with chairs offers yet another delightful venue to savor the sunset or indulge in a spot of fishing. Guests are encouraged to bring their own watercraft or utilize the open boat slip.

For accurate availability, please contact us directly, as the calendar may not always reflect current booking status.

Parking is ample and there is space for RV, but no hook up. Please call for availability dates, calendar not always accurate.

Conveniently located between Sebring and Lake Placid and only 6.5 miles away (9 min) from the Sebring Raceway. Less than 1 mile is a Dollar Store and gas/convenience store. The local grocery, Publix is 6 miles away (either north to Sebring or south to Lake Placid).8 area golf courses. 2 wineries 5 min away.
All race event weekends Porsche, Ferrari, SCCA., NASA, etc., or 12 hr. race, only 9 min (no traffic) from Sebring Raceway. Motorcycles & jet skis welcome.
Sugar Express train rides though the sugar canes:
https://www.ussugar.com

Restaurants and Bars we recommend:

Faded Bistro & Beer Garden
420 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL 33870

Sebring Diner - Breakfast
4040 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

Outback Steakhouse
921 US Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

Dock 663
633 Lake June Rd, Lake Placid, FL 33852

Cowpoke's Watering Hole
6813 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33876



Keywords: Waterfront Rental House on Lake Josephine, Sebring Fla.

Property manager

Andre Quirino

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.
No refund for race week

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sebring

Located in Sebring, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park and Highlands Hammock State Park, while Highlands Little Theatre and Murals of Lake Placid are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sebring International Raceway or Highlands Multi Sport Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sebring, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Josephine - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Jackson - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Sebring International Raceway - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sebring City Pier - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Highlands Multi Sport Complex - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Sebring Station - 13 min drive
  • Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yum's Chinese Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cowpoke's Watering Hole - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquility on Lake Josephine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tranquility on Lake Josephine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquility on Lake Josephine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquility on Lake Josephine located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Josephine and within 9 mi (15 km) of Henscratch Farms and Highlands Regional Medical Center. Fresenius Medical Care and AdventHealth Lake Placid are also within 9 miles (15 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. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

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

Sebring Accomodation

Great property close to Sebring Raceway. Property was comfortable and clean. Host provided plenty of information leading up to our stay. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

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

Snowball in Sebring

My wife and our fur baby stayed here for 2 1/2 months and really enjoyed our stay. Yes the house could use some updates but we were comfortable and the fenced in front and back yards gave our Aussie/Doodle lots of room to romp.Andre was tremendous to deal with.
Stayed 68 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayanet R.

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

Family Weekend

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STACY W.

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

Good Ole Country Home

The property with its huge open yard, long dock and screened in dock house was so relaxing and beautiful! The house is exactly as described with a good ole country home feeling. We had 2 work vehicles and there was plenty of room to park for everyone, which is often a challenge. There were mostly females in our group and even this far out in the country we felt very safe here. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

A little TLC needed

Where to begin, the first day the water heater died but was fixed within a reasonable amount of time, then the city water feed broke so no water at all, but was fixed in reasonable amount of time. The house is kinda cramped with the king in the master bedroom not leaving much room to get around. The screens on the dock and the back deck were punched out so it made them unusable, but there were fixed a day before we left. Only one of the bedrooms had a TV. The front door jamb blew out but again was fixed so we could lock the door. The photos on line did not truly represent the property, but with some TLC and clean up it wouldn't be too bad. On the up side it was a nice quiet neighborhood with a nice view of the lake. The beds were comfy and there the A/C blew cold, This property needs to update the photos and do some landscaping. With all the problems the owners did offer us a few extra days for free, but we could only stay one due to the fact we had to be back up north.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Nice House

We came down for a short trip to run in the Spartan races. Our dog loved the huge yard to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessyka R.

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

Excellent

Had a great experience staying here with our company. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

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

Je recommande

Tout s'est très bien passé, maison conforme à la description
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N., Donnellson Iowa

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

Paradise every day

We enjoyed the beauty of the lake and all the flowers and wildlife. The neighborhood was mostly quiet and the weather beautiful. The screened in porch was enjoyed by all, including the pets.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Positively perfect in every way

So accommodating, clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Communication was prompt, polite, and professional. Beautiful place for the sunsets. Wanted for nothing. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

nick s.

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

Great lake front house.

Sitting at the edge of a beautiful lake this house does not disappoint. 4 bedrooms with many porches off each side of the house. Great location to stay at if going to Sebring Raceway.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Donald S.

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

it was nice but a bit exspensive

A 4.5. Star rating
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Walter M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but…

The location is really nice, but for the price the accommodations were not great. It felt like staying at a friend’s vacation home. The location is beautiful though. A portion of the family was planning on staying ended up staying at a local hotel instead. Anyways, underwhelmed and wish we just all stayed at a hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Phenomenal Spot On The Lake

Me and three others were in town this past weekend for a Spartan Race being held nearby. This house was about ten minutes from the venue and BEAUTIFUL. Loved it. 10/10 would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

Overall had a nice Thanksgiving week stay with our extended family. Easy check in and out. Excellent WiFi and cold central A.C. Adequate stocked kitchen. Lots of extra towels and linens. Nice neighbors. The structure of this home and it's furnishings are not comfortable for tall or fat people. The screened in porch needs repair. No dead bolt on outside door. One twin bed was broken and the upstairs mattress desperatly needs replaced. Couldn't fish well because too many lilly pads around the dock. I was a tad disappointed especially because the previous reviews were outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

A very nice few days on the lake, is just what we needed. We very much enjoyed our stay at this house on Lake Josephine. The owners were very cooperative with us having to change dates, due to a scheduling mix-up, even on short notice. And they made sure we had their contact info during our stay. Although we had no issues or questions, it was nice knowing they were available. The house had all the amenities we needed for comfort. We were able to enjoy our boat, with the boat launch very close by, and the sunsets were breathtaking! We hated to leave, but hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Relaxing guys weekend

Great place to get away. Easy access for boat ramp. Beautiful lake. Large fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula B., Naples, FL and Valrico, FL

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

Love this lake house!!!

This was the second time that we stayed at this lake house and everything was perfect from start to finish! Nancy was so helpful and kind when we scheduled our reservation, and everything was nicely set up for us when we arrived. The area is so beautiful and peaceful, and it is so close to Sebring for restaurants, grocery stores, the Highlands Hammock State Park, and just about everything that you could possibly need. The large fenced in yard was a favorite for our dog! We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend this lake house to anyone looking for a nice, peaceful and relaxing lake house that doesn't have a lot of motor boat traffic. We will definitely be booking it again for our next vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L., Orlando, FL

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

Perfect Getaway

This quaint home was the perfect weekend getaway for my family! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Extended weekend trip

Home and property as described. Excellent communication with owners. We enjoyed having space for everyone to relax, all enjoyed the natural setting and quiet neighborhood as well as the outdoor areas. Home was inviting with personal touches and fresh flowers. We are frequent travelers to the area and look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

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

Great lake view

We absolutely loved the boat house and spent so much time out there drinking our morning coffee and watching the sun set. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

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

casa sebring

un lugar apacible
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rasmi A.

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

Sebring Race

Excellent, good communication from owner
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

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

First time renting

Overall a great experience. One minor issue, but owner very quick to respond. Beautiful sunsets over the lake. Tried to rent the house again for next year, but was already rented. Would stay here again.
Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blanca N.

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

Very nice place for a quiet getaway

Very nice place, exactly what the pictures depict. Not new but clean and comfortable. The best part is the outside area and dock. Great location. The price was a little misleading it shows it’s only 2 for people, any additional guests is extra but still reasonable specially during New Years when we booked.

About the host

Hosted by Andre Quirino

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We live in Fort Lauderdale, Fl and Don is an engineer/general contractor and Kathryn is an artist. We orginally thought the house would be a great vacation house, but it seems it is a source of endless creative projects!

Why they chose this property

WE HAVE A SPECIAL FOR ALL RACE TEAMS, for the March 2022 race week the house will be rented for the week starting rent will be $ 2,900.00 - $ 3,200.00.
SUMMER WEEKENDS $84.00 a night per room, minimum 4 rooms to rent. Don is an amateur race car driver and loves the track. Kathryn is an artist and loves the natural lake views and peaceful atmosphere. She is originally from Indiana and is reminded of that Midwestern niceness of the people in the area.

What makes this property unique

We have plenty of room to entertain family and friends. After a noisy day at the track, or a busy day of sight seeing, it is wonderful to come 'home' to a quiet beautiful sunset over the lake. Life is good! Upstairs balcony makes for great star watching on the clear nights away from the big city lights.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese