Escape to Emerald Anchor Escape, a spacious 6-bedroom lakefront retreat in Winter Haven, designed for the ultimate family and friend getaway! The home offers spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, ideal for creating memories. Inside, the main house features 5 cozy bedrooms: 2 downstairs with en suite bathrooms, and 3 upstairs bedrooms & a full bathroom for sharing. The upstairs queen room connects to an adjoining room with twin beds, forming the perfect family suite for guests with little ones. Enjoy a front row seat to the Winter Haven Christmas Boat Parade from the dock - Dec. 7!
For extra privacy, the pool house serves as the 6th bedroom, complete with a kitchenette, sleeping area for two, and a full bathroom. The main home also boasts bright and cheerful spaces, including a sunroom to savor morning coffee with sunrise views. For the young (and young at heart), the upstairs playroom awaits with games, table tennis, and books, where Scooby Doo and the Dalmatians will greet you on arrival.
Outdoors, you’ll find everything you need for relaxation and fun. Enjoy a year-round heated pool, a covered patio with dining area, a propane grill, and a Smart TV for sports and movies, plus a cozy fire pit for evening lounging. Across the street, a private dock awaits if you'd like to bring your own boat or jet skis or rent one to explore the scenic Chain of Lakes. A boat ramp is conveniently located less than a mile away, perfect for fishing and boating enthusiasts.
Please note: The pool can be heated upon request and to maintain the pool at 83 degrees, the charge will be $150 per week for 30 night rental or $25 per day for shorter stays.
With the serene lake views and countless amenities, you might find it hard to leave! If you do venture out, Downtown Winter Haven is just minutes away, offering great dining, shopping, and arts. Try local spots like Grove Roots Brewing Co. for citrus-inspired artisanal beers, or visit unique antique shops, art-filled alleyways, and nearby attractions like Legoland, only a 6-mile drive. Disney is just 33 miles away, and the beautiful beaches of
St. Petersburg and Clearwater are just over 70 miles away, perfect for a day trip!
Your perfect Florida lakefront escape awaits at Emerald Anchor!
**NOTE: Full-time Residents are On-Site in Guest Home & Main driveway on West side of the property is not for guest parking.
Legoland & Peppa Pig Theme Parks are within 6.6 miles of the property & accessible by boat. Disney Parks are only 33 miles from the home and 49 miles from Orlando International Airport, Downtown Tampa 50 mi, Publix Grocery 1.5 mi., Downtown Winter Haven 1 mi.
Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi, 4 flat-screen Smart TVs, table tennis, propane gas grill on the patio, fire pit, washer/dryer, air conditioning, hair dryer and more!
**ABOUT THE HOME**
MAIN FLOOR
- Sunroom that doubles as a sitting area or dining area in front of home with views of Lake Howard
- Living area with sectional sofa, 2 electric lounge chairs, electric fireplace & Smart TV
- Large dining table with seating for 8
- Private office/workspace
- Gourmet kitchen with butcher block island & all cooking essentials for your stay
- Bedroom 1 (Queen bedroom on first floor facing lake with en-suite bath & walk-in shower with grab rails, accent chair - sleeps 2)
- Bedroom 2 (Queen bedroom on first floor with en-suite tub/shower and is also used as shared guest bathroom downstairs - sleeps 2)
Upstairs:
- Bedroom 3 (King bedroom facing lake - sleeps 2)
- Bedroom 4 (King bedroom overlooking the pool - sleeps 2)
- Bedroom 5 (Queen bedroom with adjoining room with 2 Twin beds - sleeps 4)
- Bathroom with bathtub/shower, sink & toilet shared for Bedrooms 3, 4 & 5
POOL HOUSE (Outside):
- Bedroom 6 (Trundle bed with 2 Twin beds, Smart TV - sleeps 2)
- Bathroom with Walk-in shower, sink & toilet (Shared pool house bathroom.)
Outside:
-Covered screened-in patio area with outdoor patio table and (6) six chairs and fire pit area with seating for (6) six
- Patio has protective gates for guests to use
-Dock for enjoying boating, swimming, fishing or just relaxing
-Outdoor dining with seating for (6) & fire pit area with seating for (6)
NOTE: Video Doorbell & Security camera are solely monitoring outside the property and are not present inside the property. Tenant agrees that in outside areas there is no reasonable expectation of privacy and accepts the monitoring of the outside by security camera. Tenant agrees not to tamper with the security cameras.
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Extended Stays - Any reservation exceeding 27 nights will be required to pay an additional cleaning fee each month that the stay extends. Cleaning will be coordinated with the management team. The additional cost will be added to your reservation after confirmation.
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