The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown

Entire home in Lakeland, Florida

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Austin
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.
Enjoy every pop of color in our Vintage Florida Cottage located in the Lake Morton Historic District and just a short walk to Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth, and Florida Southern College.

This home is just one mile from Downtown Lakeland, Dixieland Historic District, and all of Lakeland’s top restaurants and bars; and is in an absolutely perfect location for exploring all of Lakeland, Tampa, Orlando, Disney World, and Florida beaches.

The space
This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage was curated with vintage furnishings from local vendors that gives the most eclectic Florida vibe and feels like you stepped right into a Pinterest board.

The kitchen has been remodeled with a stainless steel fridge, a convection microwave oven for baking, and a stovetop. The kitchen also includes a coffee maker, dishware, silverware, cooking utensils, paper towels, trash bags, and cleaning products.

The living room and dining area are great spots to entertain. Sign in to your Hulu, Netflix, or HBO Max on our Roku TV, or play the plethora of games we provide in the Florida room.

Relax and enjoy the outdoors on the two wooden decks in the backyard.

The home also provides access to free WiFi, a stackable washer and dryer, iron, central A/C and heat, linens/towels, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, and complimentary toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Guest access
Our guests are welcome to enjoy the entire cottage and backyard. There are two parking spots available in the driveway and two available from the back alley entrance that you can access behind the house.

Other things to note
HOW FAR IS THE HOUSE FROM...

Florida Southern College - 0.4 miles | 1 minute drive
Southeastern University - 2.5 miles | 5 minute drive
Downtown Lakeland - 1.2 miles | 5 minute drive
RP Funding Center - 1.3 miles | 5 minute drive
Bonnet Springs Park - 4.0 miles | 15 minute drive
Lakeland Linder Airport - 7.1 miles | 15 minute drive
Tampa International Airport - 43.0 miles | 45 minute drive
Orlando International Airport - 56.5 miles | 1 hour 3 minute drive
Disney World - 39.2 miles | 42 minute drive
Clearwater Beach - 56.4 miles | 1 hour 4 minute drive
St. Petersburg - 57.3 miles | 56 minute drive

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 169 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Lakeland, Florida, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Built in 1948, this home’s location is in walking distance to enjoy all of Lakeland’s hotspots and is absolutely perfect for those wanting to explore both the west coast and east coast of Central Florida.

Wake up and take a nice jog around the scenic Lake Hollingsworth, or take a stroll to Black and Brew's library location to grab a coffee and feed the swans that were gifted to the city by Queen Elizabeth around Lake Morton.

Just one mile from Downtown Lakeland and Dixieland Historic District, you can enjoy all of the restaurants and bars that make The Swan City a foodie haven like, The Red Door, Born N Bread, The Joinery, Nineteen61, Patio850, and so much more.

This home is perfect for families wanting to visit Disney, or other theme parks in Orlando or Tampa, anyone who is wanting to hit Florida’s beaches, people wanting to visit their friends/family at Florida Southern College, or anyone looking for a charming home in a walkable location.

Meet your host

Superhost
169 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
Where I went to school: University of South Florida
Hello there! I'm Austin, your dedicated co-host at HappyHosts. I bring my passion and expertise to ensure you have an exceptional stay. With a background in hospitality management, HappyHosts focuses on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for you by providing outstanding customer service, and maintaining clear and prompt communication. Our goal is to turn your stay into a memorable experience.

Austin is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Kim
  • Mikayla

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide detector not required