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"Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and wooden beams on the ceiling.
A backyard with wooden Adirondack chairs arranged around a stone fire pit.
A single-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A piano with a laptop on top, a wooden cabinet, a lamp, and a plant.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

1517 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Winter Haven, FL
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Winter Haven Public Library
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Winter Haven City Tennis Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Winter Haven

Located within a 5-minute walk of Rotary Park, this chalet is within a mile (2 km) of Winter Haven Hospital. Guestrooms at this chalet include kitchens, fireplaces, and balconies.

What's nearby

  • Rotary Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winter Haven Public Library - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Winter Haven City Tennis Center - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chain of Lakes Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 9 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grove Roots Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lucille's American Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Union Taproom - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Hen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

"Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock

"Ski in/Ski out" comes to Winter Haven, Florida style. Enjoy a super cozy and thoughtfully appointed "ski chalet" for your waterskiing adventure. This lake front home with a dock offers numerous lake opportunities. Pack up the boat and get ready for some Central Florida excitement. Minutes from downtown Winter Haven. Legoland only 4.8 miles, Chain O' Lakes Sports Complex only 2.2 miles. Polk State College and Lake Silver Waterski Show nearby.

The space
Cozy - Stylish - Comfortable - Well-Stocked

~ 2 bedrooms, 1 full and 1 half bathrooms - sleeps 6 with 3 beds
~ 2 Queen beds, 1 queen sofa pull out

>BEDROOM 1: "Luxe Lakeside" with 14" Beautyrest Hybrid Queen mattress, cotton bedding, workspace and reading chair.
>BEDROOM 2: Queen bed, workspace, and reading chair.

KITCHEN: Stainless appliances, well-stocked, coffee bar, eat-in bar height table and 4 stools.

DINING: Table seats 6, and a Piano for your entertainment!

LIVING ROOM: Comfortable sectional and papasan seating. Bistro table for 2 with lake view. TV, Fireplace and desk.

DEN: Sofa sleeper and another TV, games

GARAGE: Washer & Dryer, Ping Pong Table

BACKYARD: Waterski Adirondack Chairs for 6, Propane Gas Grill

Waterfront on Lake Elbert - The home has a private dock. Lake Elbert Drive runs between the home and the lakefront. There is also a lovely walking path that goes all the way around the lake - about 2 miles.

Downtown Winter Haven: 1 mile
Downtown Lakeland: 16 miles

HOSPITALS
Winter Haven Hospital - 1 mile - about 3 minutes

AIRPORTS
Winter haven Airport - 6.2 miles
Lakeland Linder (Sun N Fun)- 23 miles, about 30 min
Orlando Intl Airport - 50 miles
Tampa International Airport - 57 miles

COLLEGES
Polk State College - 1 mile
Florida Polytechnic University - 15 miles, 30 minutes
Florida Southern College and Lake Hollingsworth - 16 miles, 35 minutes
Southeastern University - 15 miles, 30 minutes

THEME PARKS
LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Legoland Waterpark - 4.8 miles, about 12 minutes
Walt Disney World - 31 miles, about 45 min
SeaWorld Orlando - 36 miles, about 1 hour
Universal Studios - 40 miles, about 1h5m
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 50 miles, about 1h15m

BEACHES
Clearwater Beach - 75 miles, about 2 hours
Fort De Soto Beach - 89 miles, about 2 hours
Siesta Key - 97 miles, about 2h20min
Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral - 97 miles, about 2 hours

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Chain O' Lakes Complex - 2.2 miles, 9 min
Lake Myrtle Sports Park - 11 miles, about 25 min
RP Funding Center - 16 miles, about 38 min
Tigertown/Publix Field/Joker Marchant Stadium - 17 miles, about 35 min
Ski Fluid - 14 miles, about 25 min
Auburndale Speedway - 5.3 miles, 15 min
Circuit Florida - 15 miles, about 30 min

PARKS & RESERVES & GARDENS - OH MY!
Circle B Bar Reserve - 11 miles, about 20 min
Bonnet Springs Park - 17 miles, about 40 min
Bok Tower Gardens - 17 miles, about 30 min
Hollis Garden - 15 miles, about 35 min

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire house, with the exception of two locked owner's supply closets. Guests can enjoy the entire yard, including back yard, side and front yard, and dock area.

Other things to note
Ski Nest is directly across the street from the lake. You may be close and encounter wildlife, including alligators. Please do not let small children or pets near the lake. Be cautious during twilight and night time when wildlife can be more active.

Certain times of the year, lakefront properties can have large hatches of midge flies, referred to locally as blind mosquitos. They are not mosquitos (although we have those too!), and they don't bite, but can be bothersome. Ski Nest is sprayed regularly and this helps but large hatches can interfere with outdoor activity.

Lake life is beautiful. Watching nature close up is rewarding. Lake life comes with its own unique challenges. We want you to come to Ski Nest prepared, so you can have the best stay possible.

HOUSE MANUAL: On the desk by the fireplace.

If you have any questions, please let us know. We would love to hear from you!

Reid & Magali
Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,517 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Check-out information: -Check-out time is 11:00 AM. -Your streaming accounts will signout automatically. -Place all used towels in a bathtub.
-Don't worry about the beds, we'll take care of those. -We would love for you to sign our guestbook! -We would appreciate a heads up on expected departure time! -Lock all doors on your way out!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this chalet?

This chalet is located in Winter Haven, just steps from Rotary Park. You'll also find LEGOLAND® Florida and Indigo's Family Fun Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at "Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock?

No, there isn't parking at this chalet.

Is this chalet associated with a casino?

No, this chalet is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this chalet?

No, there is no indoor pool at this chalet.

Is "Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside chalet include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at "Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock?

No, this chalet doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this chalet include breakfast service?

No, this chalet doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this chalet allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this chalet.

Are there connecting rooms at "Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this chalet.

How close is the airport from this chalet?

The closest major airport to this chalet is Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL), which is 20.3 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway), which is around 25.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at "Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock?

Yes, every accommodation at "Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock comes with a balcony and some offer water views.

"Chalet" lake house/walking path/fenced yard/dock Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our weekend here for a baseball tournament. Loved all the relatively young fruit trees and the backyard was great. Enjoyed walking around the lake and really spent most of our time in the Florida room off the kitchen and in the garage playing ping pong! Would be fun in cooler months to light a fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026