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Smart TV, books, offices
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Smart TV, books, offices

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Lakeland, FL
  • Place, Florida Southern College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Mirror
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, RP Funding Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

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

2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland

Summary:

This beautiful, historic Lakeland home is truly a gem. Located only a few block away from Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern College and Lakeland High School, this home combines all of the intricacies of the old, with all of the conveniences of the new. With 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home is a rare find.



What You'll Love:



→ The preserved & restored historic character

→ Noise machine for a peaceful night sleep

→ Smart TVs for streaming

→ Dog friendly accommodation

→ EV charger & ample parking

→ Accommodation for 16+ guests



The Space:

➤ Location Perks: Walk to FSC or drive 5 minutes to Lake Hollingsworth and downtown Lakeland.



→ Florida Southern College – 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

→ Lake Hollingsworth – 1.2 miles

→ Downtown Lakeland – 1.7 miles

→ Southeastern University – 2.5 miles

→ RP Funding Center – 2 miles

→ Lakeland Linder Airport – 7 miles



➤ Bedrooms & Bathrooms: 5 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 16+



⎯▹ Master Bedroom: King bed & supersized TV

⎯▹ Bedroom 2: Queen bedroom with ensuite

⎯▹ Bedroom 3: 2 queen beds

⎯▹ Bedroom 4: 2 double beds

⎯▹ The Nook: Pull out queen sofa bed (no door)

⎯▹ Living Room: 2 couches & 1 air mattress



• Fresh bedding + towels provided

• 2 full bathrooms

• Bath essentials provided



➤Experience Overview



• EV charger

• Patio with alfresco dining & BBQ grill

• Dedicated workspace

• Dog friendly!

• Smart TVs

• Coffee maker & coffee provided

• Lightening fast wifi

• Easy self-checkin via secure door keypad



➤FAQ’s



» Is the area safe?

Absolutely. Our home is located in a very walkable neighborhood next to Lake Hollingsworth & FSC.



» Is this house good for remote workers?

Of course! We offer high-speed wifi captured at 549 Mbps and work can be done the designated workspace provided.



» Can I bring pets?

We welcome well-behaved dogs for an additional fee. Sorry, but no cats.



♥ Meet Your Hosts



We’re Christa and Anthony, and we’re absolutely thrilled that you are considering staying in one of our lovely homes! As locals here in sunny Lakeland, Florida, we’ve poured our hearts into making these homes special just for you. Our top priority is ensuring you have an amazing stay and the best experience possible. Feel free to reach out anytime as we’d love to share our passion for this fantastic city we call home! If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to reach out.



Your Hosts,

Anthony & Christa



Guest Access:

All areas of the home & yard are accessible to guests.



The Neighborhood:

Beautiful home next door to FSC and LHA, easy and safe walking neighborhood with close access to Lake Hollingsworth.



Getting Around:

Plenty of parking and very walkable neighborhood next to Lake Hollingsworth.



Other Things to Note:

➤ Booking & Guest Policies



✓ The listing price reflects the base rate for the accommodation only.

✓ Please enter the correct number of guests at the time of booking to ensure accurate pricing and avoid issues at check-in.

✓ All guests must be registered prior to arrival.



➤ Pet Policy



✓ Pets must be registered and the pet fee paid before check-in.

✓ Failure to register your pet or pay the fee may result in cancellation without a refund.

✓ Excessive barking must be managed to avoid neighbor complaints.

✓ In the case of unresolved issues, you may be asked to board your pet or find alternative arrangements.



➤ Events



✓ Parties are not allowed.

✓ Some events may be permitted with prior approval before booking.

✓ Event fees are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

✓ Unapproved events will result in additional charges, including cleanup fees



This home may occasionally be subject to some road noise. 🚗🔊



Interaction with Guests:

➤ Self-Check-In

Enjoy the ease of self-check-in and peace of mind with guest monitoring for your safety.



➤Security

Your safety is our top priority. We have outdoor security cameras located at:



✓Front door (doorbell)

✓Driveway

✓Back yard and courtyard



These are for guest and property protection only. Tampering or moving cameras will result in a fine and liability for any damages or incidents.



🚫 No cameras inside the home.



➤ Early Check-In / Late Check-Out

We offer early check-in / late check-out for an additional fee. Availability is not guaranteed.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Florida Southern College. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Florida Southern College and 7 minutes on foot from Lake Hollingsworth
As a guest of 2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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 to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

If you brought a dog, please check the yard for any waste you might have missed. Bag it up and toss it in the green bin before heading out. Thanks for keeping the area clean!

If you use the grill during your stay, please clean it before you leave to avoid extra cleaning charges. Thanks for helping keep things tidy!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

For your peace of mind, we require a $150 non-refundable damage waiver to help protect you from accidental mishaps, so you can relax and enjoy your...

Please do not allow pets on the furniture or in the beds. Cleanup fees are 100/hr to remove pet hair from the linens and furniture.

Failure to pay the pet fee and comply with the pet policy will result in the cancellation of your booking and removal from the property and no refund.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 200.00 pet fee required

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hollingsworth Diamond Elite

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Lake Hollingsworth Luxury Diamond Elite Home Lakeland

2,500 sqft Restored Colonial Home in Lakeland Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn't realize only 2 bathroom my fault
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay for Memorial Service

The location for the house couldn’t have been any more perfect! It allowed our extended family to all be together, and have some good hangout storytelling time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa K.

Lake Hollingsworth Home

Our stay was fine. Home was fine too other than the pictures and description being far different than we thought. Description stated it sleeps 16? But 1 1/2 bathrooms. Only 3 of us staying so our 4 friends didn’t stay with us. NOT a luxury property at all. Home is on a very busy street not sitting back as pictured. Home could use a good deep cleaning and rugs replaced. But all in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely interior in the Luxury Diamond Elite

The luxury diamond delete property was beautiful and clean on the inside. The pictures on the listing are very accurate as far as the interior. Unfortunately, the outside had much to be desired. The back porch was unkept, which was a bummer because the weather was so beautiful, We would have enjoyed the back patio a little more. Other than that, the interior was very pretty, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Soccer Tournament

Anthony was a great host. Very responsive and accommodating. House is beautifully decorated as displayed in the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This home was what our family needed as we came together to honor our father’s life. Thank you for a beautiful and clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

cindy r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

The location was perfect for us. The house had everything you needed and it was clean. The only thing was it was hot down stairs. The owner was willing to have an AC person come but we were only staying for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

We were in town for a dance competition and didn’t want to pay the hotel prices so we decided to find a house to rent. This house is very cute, clean, and nicely decorated. There was plenty of serveware. The pans need replacing as they were pretty worn with scratches on the nonstick surface. The only other negative was the seat to the toilet upstairs was too small for the toilet so it was not very comfortable to sit on.. This place sleeps 16 and has 2 full bathrooms. Despite these few things we would stay there again. The owner was very responsive and the host was nice, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Spacious and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeland

Perfect location. Spectacular house. Great host. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay plenty of room beautiful house

Very beautiful house plenty of space plenty of bed space there were only six of us and clearly could have been another 6 or 10 with no problem. Very clean updated and just a great quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Laura G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location.

It is a great location, with a large lot. Quite noisy road, as people kind of race late at night. Loved being able to walk to Lake Hollingsworth. There were 5 adults, and two bathrooms. We didn't like that the only downstairs bathroom, was in the bedroom.This bath very small.this bedroom had a unit which was very noisy. Many of the lights did not work, and some of them not working were becasue of a fuse problem. The ones in the stairway and all the lights in the Master.The maintanance people came over right away, and had to return the next day, to replace fuse becasue lights went out again on stairway and the master, which was dangerous to walk on dark brown stairs in the dark on. They had to replace about 10 lights that were burned out and still needed more new light bulls. We didn't want a third interuptions to get more bulbs.We changed the floor air filter, as it was black and filthy. I felt like the house with as many of lights burned out was a major inconvenience since we had our daughter sleeping having flown in from the West coast and workers there changing lights bulb and checking breakers. The kitchen was small but functional for breakfast. The Master was upstairs and shared the bath with two other bedrooms upstairs, and you had to walk thru one bedroom to get to the smaller bedroom, which would be awkward, if people weren't family. For us, it was not a problem, as we didn't need the 4th bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great venue

Hosted family for a funeral. Space was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Marianne M., Highland, MD

Both good and bad....

Our stay, during a hurricane admittedly, was both good and bad. The "good" is that this is a nice location, the beds were very nice and very comfortable, the showers were decent, and the AC worked well. The "bad" is that there was no microwave and no grill, a very small tight kitchen that is dark and hard to work in, no powder room (just a bathroom hidden back by the downstairs bedroom), and--probably 99% responsible for my moderate overall 3 star review-- we had an unwanted guest,: a rat. There were noises in the walls of the downstairs bedroom as well (probably mice or rats). Keep in mind this was a hurricane. I have no idea if the rodents were simply driven in by the rain/wind, or if they were already guests. Anthony was responsive and offered a free additional night's stay at a different home, which was appreciated, but we decided to just get back to our own home. Overall, I think the place is OK and it has its nice factors (as mentioned), but it definitely could use a microwave, a grill, and a careful look by pest control. I suspect and trust that the owner is on this for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Beautiful home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, great hosts

We visited for a conference and we so pleased to be so close to Florida Southern. The house was beautiful and well-maintained. There was plenty of space for us to relax and unwind after sessions. The hosts were responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Loved the kitchen amenities, huge laundry room and sleeping options for our large group of 11.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend

We had a great stay in this Lake Hollingsworth home. Anthony was a fantastic host. This was a great property for us. We were centrally located, and yet in a very quiet part of Lakeland. The large rooms and big yard were great for all of us to hang out. We will definitely check availability of this home on future trips to Lakeland.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A girls' trip

Four moms and their daughters came to Lakeland for a girls week-end and this property was perfect for our trip. It was in a great location -- convenient to everything we wanted to do -- was well stocked, had great bathrooms, the beds were super comfortable, and the common areas were roomy. Everyone enjoyed the house and we would love to stay there agin.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right in the heart of Lakeland

We visit Family in Lakeland often and needed a last minute place to stay. Anthony was so helpful and accommodating. The property is beautiful and would be a great place to stay for a family event. Right by the college and the lake so walking around is easy. Lots of sidewalks. And the college is just gorgeous to walk around. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Landrum S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Spacious House

This was the perfect home for our trip as we had multiple family units that needed their own space. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were spacious. The house was well stocked with items like dish soap, towels and toilet paper. We were, however, counting on a few items mentioned in the listing like an iron and hair dryer that weren’t actually in the house. We enjoyed the location being near the 3 mile paved trail around the lake for daily runs. Overall, the house exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

Liked: Cleanliness

En general fue buena experiencia

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Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022