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mid century modern authors architectural pool home now with pool heat!

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Private garden with pool
living room as you enter the house
original fittings
dining area
kitchen with original fittings

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 52400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lakeland, FL
  • Lake Mirror
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • RP Funding Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lakeside Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

mid century modern authors architectural pool home now with pool heat!

Unique mid century house furnished with original pieces. Open plan layout suitable for 5 people to stay comfortably. Private garden with inground pool with ample pool side furniture for relaxing and outdoor eating. Located in central Lakeland the house is close to all amenities, grocery stores, restaurants, cinemas and local sites. The house is also close to the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, Florida Southern College. The house is also only a 30 minute drive to LEGOland and a 40 minute to DISNEY. The beaches are approximately 1hours drive away to either the gulf or atlantic coasts. Being fully furnished and equipped with all linens, towels, pot and pans, there is nothing you need to bring. Superfast wifi is available and there is also a TV and cd player. Both bedrooms have queen size beds and the bathrooms have sunken roman baths and step down showers. The kitchen has cooktop, wall oven, microwave and dishwasher. A washer dryer is also available.
The house was designed by Mark Hampton and built in 1957. Hampton was Paul Rudolphs first employee and is part of the Sarasota School or Architecture. The house also features in my latest book 'Living Retro' published by RylandPeters.

Property manager

Andrew Weaving

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
If you have any specific events, please talk to us
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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
Note from host: If you have any specific events, please talk to us
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Lakeland

Located in Lake Hollingsworth, a neighborhood in Lakeland, this vacation home is near theme parks. Polk Museum of Art and Polk Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Wabash Shopping Center and Lakeside Village. Common Ground Park and Explorations V Children s Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
Map
Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Mirror - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • RP Funding Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lakeside Village - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Sun N Fun Air Museum - 15 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 7 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fred's Market Lakeland - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does mid century modern authors architectural pool home now with pool heat! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is mid century modern authors architectural pool home now with pool heat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at mid century modern authors architectural pool home now with pool heat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at mid century modern authors architectural pool home now with pool heat!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is mid century modern authors architectural pool home now with pool heat! located?

Located in Lake Hollingsworth, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Hollingsworth and Horney Park. Common Ground Park and Florida Southern College are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Oasis in a Time Capsule

We came to Lakeland for a wedding and once we walked inside this amazing home we really didn’t want to leave. From the historic artifacts to the meditation pond to the beautiful backyard and pool this was perfect for us. As runners, it was also great to be steps from a 5k loop around a peaceful pond. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tommy T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pool totally overrated , dirty and cloudy

House is cool, ran out of TP on first day No welcoming info with Wi-Fi or any information about the area No notes on what to do when leaving
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeland Visit

Great, historic house in a lovely neighborhood. Close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable & accommodating

Property was spacious easy to access with unusual and quirky features. Included all amenities needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at mid century gem

Absolutely loved staying at this mid century gem. It is a beautiful museum to true retro modern living. Everything was very clean and the backyard is a beautiful oasis with a great pool, lots of trees and birds . The property manager, Rachael, is extremely responsive, helpful and knowledgeable about the history of the property. Great area for walking…. short walk to Lake Hollingsworth and lovely neighbourhood to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House!

I booked this place after my first booking canceled on me. It was the best thing ever. This place is perfect mid century modern in a fantastic location. It was a very emotionally difficult trip this time, but it was so great to be able to come back to this place every night. My favorite booking in the US so far.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles N Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place- a time warp into the past

Beautiful building- amazing interior design- fun flash back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property is located in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

beverley o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

dream house

i always wanted to be immersed in a mid century modern! staying here was a dream from the architecture to the decor. it located for day trips to orlando or tampa as well as fun around town such as the skating rink, downtown, barre classes, starbucks, target, and the lake. thank you providing this memorable opportunity!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retro museum

The house was absolutely amazing if you are into retro, it is truly a museum. Every detail has been cur.sated. The pool area is gorgeous. When negative is the bamboo in the backyard is so so messy. The pool is usually messy within hours after the pool cleaner.. Do not expect to cook minimal kitchen overall charming place to stay beautiful in Lakeland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Great stay, lovely 60s vibe, great pool, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like staying in a museum

We thought it would be fun to stay for a few nights in a house that's a time warp, and we were right! Andrew and Rachael ensure that the property is just as it might have been in the 1950's or 1960's. Yes, there are a couple quirks like low shower heads, but the opportunity to experience the authenticity of a house like this is worth it. The three mile walk around Lake Hollingsworth is one of my favorite things in Lakeland, and you can also walk to the hip new chicken place from the house. Rachael was friendly and helpful, and we really enjoyed getting to show the house to my 80-year-old relatives in Lakeland who remember when this style was the new hip thing. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Retro

We all loved it. It was very unique and amazing. We go to Lakeland yearly for dance competition and can't wait until next year so we can book there again. It was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, cozy, quiet, and comfortable. The yard was huge with many trees which brought in beautiful birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Retreat

The property was in a great location and was very unique. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Live-in art gallery

Architecture and art from an interesting period of our modern history.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Most Uncomfortable Stay Ever

The pics are true in that you will be taken back to mid 20th century. This means that the furniture and decor is great to look at but non functional. The bed mattresses might be a whole 6 inches thick. Left 4 days early because we just couldn't take it any longer. The pool sits under a huge tree and bamboo plants. Trying to keep it clean enough to use was a nonstop job. Pool company had to come 3 days in a row to eliminate the green water. Pool side furniture was dirty and again uncomfortable and ready to fall apart. The dorm size refrigerator was a ridiculous addition to the retro house. Trips to the grocery store every day was a must. Outlets were not handy, had to put coffee maker in dining room. And do not plan to plug anything in with a ground without a 2 prong adapter. The washer needed to be repaired and i will say that the best thing about our visit was the responsiveness of the property manager. She responded to our questions and provided what she was able to in a very timely manner. She displayed a concern and understanding of our disappointments. All in all the only good thing i can say about this property is the fantastic location.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

D H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful collection

Wonderful collection of modern furnishing in this lovely Mark Hampton home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy amazing getaway!!

We loved staying here for the week. It was an amazing stay and everything about the house is magical. We will be staying again in the future. Thanks to Andrew and Rachel for being so communicative and amazing hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Absolute Gem!!!

We were excited by the listing as a true mid century modern property. This property exceeded our anticipation! The time and effort that has gone into keeping this as original as possible is amazing. If you enjoy different styles of architecture and a peaceful place to relax, book this property! Thank you to the owners and caretakers for making our stay memorable!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Fabulous

We were in town for an event, which would have just been ok. But because we rented this special place, our long weekend was just fabulous. It was clean, fun, cool and so centrally located. We just loved it. We will for sure be back again next year when we return for the same event. Thank you for sharing this special place with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neighborhood

Location(neighborhood) and privacy and pool were very nice
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid Mod Gem!

Amazing restoration, conveniently located to downtown! Will def be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great mid-century house in a fantastic location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Weaving

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Languages:

English