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Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4

Cottage in Lake Wales with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Smart TV, books, stereo
Escape to a tranquil retreat at Starr Lake, surrounded by orange groves and u-pick orchards. Your spacious studio cottage features a full kitchen, bath, and private entry in a 10-acre rural setting. Enjoy the picturesque Ridge Scenic Highway views or take advantage of public transportation to nearby attractions like Legoland Florida.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking area available upon request.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If you are traveling with fur kids, let’s talk. Thanks!

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: If you’re traveling with fur-kids, let’s talk!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Ages 2 and older, please.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking area available upon request.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

At Starr Sleeps 4 Wales
Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4 Cottage
Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4 Lake Wales
Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4 Cottage Lake Wales

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Wales, FL

What's nearby

  • Jump Florida Skydiving - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mountain Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Mall - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Jump Florida Skydiving and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mountain Lake and Eagle Ridge Mall. Regal Eagle Ridge Mall is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Country Cottage at Starr Lake - Sleeps 4 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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