Winter Haven Retreat w/ Private Pool!

Reviews

• Nice property

  4/5

  Clean, and responsive host. Only issue was dated bathrooms where you need to shower in a tub. Elderly family member had issues navigating. Otherwise I recommend

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Needs Updating and Maintenance

  2/5

  We loved the location in terms of proximity to Legoland, although the neighborhood trash pile as you drive in is a turnoff. There did seem to be some renovations/construction on the lake side that looked promising for the neighborhood. However the home was a huge disappointment. We had a non-working bathroom sink, a leaking master bedroom sink and a bedroom with cracked tile on the floor with even a piece sticking up inches from the floor (under the bed but still...). There was water pouring down outside of one bedroom window from where we have no idea. The washing machine is set to be replaced, but was loud and banging/shaking so we could not run at night (also not sure it would survive the load). The number on the sign on the entry table is incorrect, but we did find a number for the owner to text about plumbing issues. He reached out to a maintenance person but we had to follow-up, only to learn that his maintenance person did not even reply to him so our issues would not be resolved for our stay. We can't speak to the pool as we didn't use, but could use a good cleaning.

• The Exact Right Place at the Exact Right Time

  5/5

  We have never been big on traveling this way! We've always done things the traditional way by getting a hotel room and staying there. Well, with Hurricane Milton bearing down on us at our condo only about mile or so off the Gulf of Mexico, and with storm surge levels being projected to subject us to significant flooding, it was time to head inland to avoid the water. By the time we realized the urgency of the need there were no hotels left! After looking and trying to find the right thing, we found this house available in Winter Haven. We got there to find that it was exactly as advertised, and it was perfect! We were comfortable, in a nice neighborhood located close to main roads and plenty of places to eat. The appointments in the house were just right and they thought of things we didn't expect to find. I had questions at check-in and the property owner was easy to reach and very responsive. Though the hurricane followed our path across the state, the house was safe and secure and, other than some power flickering in the evening, it was perfect. I was able to call the owner the next morning to let him know there was no damage to the property. We had a great conversation! My wife told me several times how much she was enjoying the property and how comfortable she was!

  We'd stay there again in a heartbeat! We strongly recommend this property if you're looking to visit the Chain of Lakes area in Central Florida!

• Winter Haven weekend

  5/5

  Perfect location for our weekend with friends!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Excellent Location in Quiet Neighborhood

  5/5

  Great place located in a quiet neighborhood within 5 minutes of Legoland and Peppa Pig World. There is also a Publix a very short drive away to stock up. The kids had a blast in the pool. I would definitely try to book this place again if we are ever back in the area.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo