Cozy ~ Papaya Lake House ~ Cottage

Entire cottage in Lutz, Florida

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Siobhan
  1. Superhost
  2. 1 year hosting

Listing highlights

On the lake

This home is right on Chapman Lake.

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Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.
This turn of the century treasure from a bygone era will transport you to the past. This rustic cottage is located on Lake Chapman in the heart of Lutz.

The space
Papaya Lake House is a unique, antique house designed with relaxing family vacations in mind. This home is the perfect choice for a Florida adventure with friends and family. We are focused on sustainability and comfort.

Put your feet on the furniture and relax. You are at the lake house. The dishes are durable, and the blender is ready to mix up your favorite libation. We welcome most pets, but we cannot accept cats. Just make sure that you clean up any messes.

The standard occupancy is 2-5 guests, though you could probably fit more if the people are children or friendly. We are flexible but be reasonable for the accommodation. Remember, you are limited by one bathroom!


The cottage has a septic system and well water. There is an extensive 5-stage filtration system for the water coming into the house and the sink has an additional reverse osmosis filter on the drinking water tap. If you enjoy bottled water, we have a 5-gallon water tank that dispenses hot, cool, and cold water.

The house is old and was originally built at the turn of the century and moved to the current location. It has AC window units in the living room and both of the bedrooms. There are cracks and old vintage windows, but the breeze from the lake and the view will help you ignore that! While some may consider it glamping (fancy camping), we just think of it as an escape at the lake! We are so happy to have you stay with us!

You can bring your small watercraft, such as canoes and kayaks, but there is no way to get a large boat in the lake from our property. We hope to put in a dock in during future upgrades.

The convenient location allows you to travel mere minutes to local restaurants, USF, and Busch Gardens and access to the interstates and local attractions. There is a new steak house and a Publix right across the street. We have a Starbuck's has just opened! You can spend your whole vacation here and keep the car parked the whole time!

Publix-2 minutes (future Starbuck's location)
Birkin's Steak House-2 minutes
Beaches-45 minutes
Busch Gardens-20 minutes
Interstate-5-10 minutes
Walmart-6 minutes
Modern Thai, post office, ACE hardware, Black Sheep Pub, McDonald’s – 5 minutes
and much, much more!

Guest access
You have access to the whole property, including the cottage, yard, porches, and lake.

The fence does not go around the whole property but connects with the neighbor's property. When we have our dog with us, we put him on a long leash connected to the porch. (We don't want him to get into the lake or run away, but he can still explore all over.)

The fence is for privacy, not containment.

Other things to note
Tropical Storm/Weather Policy-

If there is a concerning storm headed to the vicinity, we reserve the right to cancel bookings for safety. We will also refund any nights paid for, if a tropical storm interrupts your stay.

The house in not rated as a storm shelter and loses power easily. Our main concern is safety.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.87 out of 5 from 15 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Lutz, Florida, United States

Neighborhood highlights

This is a quiet neighborhood. The nights are pretty quiet. Sound carries over the water, so keep the outdoor jams chill.

Meet your hosts

Born in the 70s
My work: Educator
I am new to Airbnb, but I have always been obsessed with romantic novels set in a small town where some ill-suited couple meet while creating a bed and breakfast. It is a common theme! This is my dream come true because everyone who stays here is part of keeping the lake house in the family. Once you stay, you are lake house fam! My mom loved to fill this house with wine and fun, so her spirit lives on with anyone who comes to stay at the lake.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm