Title: Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 ## Photo gallery for Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 ![Smart TV, books, stereo - Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 (Lake Wales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39944200/39944194/71f214f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 (Lake Wales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39944200/39944194/38812b74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 (Lake Wales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39944200/39944194/e79004ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo - Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 (Lake Wales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39944200/39944194/5dbff056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 (Lake Wales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39944200/39944194/d88399df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and a playground at Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4\. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 Think Legoland, Bok Tower, Disney World, Universal Studios, Gulf Coast and Atlantic Beaches, Biking, Hiking and Ecotourism! Or visit Dinosaur World (Exit 19 -I-4). Stay in comfort in your spacious studio cottage with full kitchen & bath, and delicious aquifer well water. Truly spacious and private inside and out (in a 10 acre rural setting). Ground level entry and no stairs! Situated on picturesque Ridge Scenic Highway at Starr Lake, on the ecologically unique Lake Wales Ridge ( Many Golf Courses ,hundreds of lakes, rolling hills, and ancient flora & fauna). Central Florida is well known for its great bass fishing and there’s always room for boat-trailer parking right on site. 12 minutes to Legoland Florida; 8 minutes to famous Bok Tower Gardens (daily carillon recitals and a brilliant kid's play space); 45 minutes to Disney World's theme parks and nighttime entertainment. Universal Studios, Harry Potter and Orlando International Airport all easily reached in under an hour. 70 Minutes to Tampa, Ybor City nightlife, Busch Gardens (awesome coasters), and Tampa Airport; 90 Minutes to the Gulf Coast Beaches (sunsets) or Atlantic Beaches (sunrises). Surrounded by orange groves and u-pick blueberry and peach orchards, your cottage is situated on a private 10 acre family homestead. Public Transportation to Legoland and other area attractions stops hourly an easy 1/2 mile walk from here. Close to grocery shops and regional mall, multiplex theatre, bowling, and many unique family owned restaurants, we are fully outfitted with a 20 K watt natural-gas generator which provides uninterrupted power in any weather condition. For aviation enthusiasts, learn to fly Para-gliders/Ultralights at Lake Wales Municipal Airport (10 minute drive), EAA 'Sun n' Fun' fly-in is at Lakeland Linder Airport for a week each April (40 minute drive); and, there's plenty of great 'drop-zones' for anyone who can't wait to jump out of a perfectly good airplane ;). Working in Lake Wales: Citrus World, Merlin Entertainment; Winter Haven: State Farm, or Haines City? Our location is an easy drive, bus or bike ride to many work or play destinations. For old world Florida tourism, check out Gatorland, Dinosaur World, or Silver and Weeki Wachee Springs. Ample on-site parking, picnic table and chairs, and you're welcome to stroll the grounds and stake out your favorite tanning spot. Host's family lives adjacent to your accommodations and we'll greet you upon arrival, get you situated and be great neighbors should you need anything at anytime. Quiet, private & peaceful location to chill-out and decompress after fun-filled days "doing the theme parks" or "hitting the beaches." Wi-fi, HD Antenna TV, and AM/FM radio are standard amenities and cell phone service is fair -to- good for our rural setting. Lots of eclectic, family owned restaurants to discover in town, and limitless opportunities to get into nature at local state and county parks and wilderness preserves. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Outdoor smoking area available upon request. ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Of The Hills Sleeps 4 Wales Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 Cottage Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 Lake Wales Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 Cottage Lake Wales ## About the area Located in Lake Wales, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Mountain Lake and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit LEGOLAND® Florida and Crystal Lake Park. Kiwanis Park and Chain Of Wakes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Lake Wales travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wales.dx8513) [View more Cottages in Lake Wales](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wales-Cottages.d8513-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.95254%2C-81.59568&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JkRShIPJtIQgWR0ozYkrT6bFCAQ=) Lake Wales, FL ### What's nearby - ![The 205 foot Neo-gothic 'singing tower' houses a 60-bell carillon – one of about 185 carillons in North America. Designed by Milton B. Medary, he was awarded in 1929 the American Institute of Architects gold medal for this design. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154227/86836c40-9c9b-4ca4-a046-985a14c23032.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bok Tower Gardens 7 min drive \- 2.9 miles - ![Legoland Florida which includes a river or creek, a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153639/950cdd33-a05d-4480-8ebe-1e0fdb23fc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) LEGOLAND® Florida 11 min drive \- 9.3 miles - ![Disney Springs® showing a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502131/67928671-2a47-49aa-9f5b-bb7b815d8ef4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Disney Springs™ 45 min drive \- 39.1 miles - Jump Florida Skydiving 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Mountain Lake 2 min drive \- 2.1 miles ### Getting around - Winter Haven Station 16 min drive - Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - Wawa 4 min drive - RaceTrac 5 min drive - Dunkin' 4 min drive - Slim Chickens 5 min drive - Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4? ### What time is check-in at Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4? ### What time is check-out at Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4? ### Where is Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake of the Hills Cottage - Sleeps 4 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joni 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The cottage is amazing! It's cozy and comfortable with a just like home feeling. It was stocked with everything that we needed to make our stay more than enjoyable. There were games, puzzles, books, magazines, local attraction brochures to name just a few. The supply of linens was endless! The cozy throws for cool evenings were soft and snuggly. Best of all, our hosts were exceptional! Always willing to recommend a restaurant or local activity, to sit and chat or to bake muffins! We felt as if we were staying with friends! If we are in the area again, the cottage is the only place that we will stay!! ##### Joni Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Windsor Island Resort 612](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Resort-612.h71636495.Hotel-Information) > > [South Seas Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Hotels-South-Seas-Island-Resort.h40732.Hotel-Information) > > [Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/River-Ranch-Hotels-Westgate-River-Ranch-Resort-Rodeo.h899141.Hotel-Information) > > [New tiny house available in the country on a 5 acre motocross track MX ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Myakka-City-Hotels-New-Tiny-House-Available-In-The-Country-On-A-5-Acre-Motocross-Track-MX.h35668895.Hotel-Information) > > [Rod And Gun Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Rod-And-Gun-Club.h13279263.Hotel-Information) > > [Edison Beach House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Edison-Beach-House.h11753200.Hotel-Information) > > [Zota Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Zota-Beach-Resort.h15703469.Hotel-Information) > > [The Resort at Longboat Key Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Resort-At-Longboat-Key-Club.h27542.Hotel-Information) > > [International Palms Resort Cocoa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-International-Palms-Oceanfront-Resort-Cocoa-Beach.h2163.Hotel-Information) > > [PGA National Resort ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Beach-Gardens-Hotels-PGA-National-Resort-And-Spa.h10355.Hotel-Information) > > [SASSA Boutique Homes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Hotels-SASSA-Boutique-Homes.h46329014.Hotel-Information) > > [Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Pink-Shell-Beach-Resort-And-Marina.h15603.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Club I Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Sea-Club-I-Beach-Resort.h8109251.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ringling Beach House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Ringling-Beach-House.h5452904.Hotel-Information) > > [Shorewalk Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Shorewalk-Vacation-Villas.h13316.Hotel-Information) > > [Island Cottage Inn - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Island-Cottage-Oceanfront-Inn.h42071285.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Titusville-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Titusville-Space-Center.h44354265.Hotel-Information) > > [Waterline Villas & Marina, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Waterline-Marina-Resort-Beach-Club.h15739491.Hotel-Information) > > [Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Tranquility-Bay-Beachfront-Hotel-And-Resort.h117099.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn Crystal River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Hotels-Quality-Inn.h24976.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn & Suites Boca Raton - North by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boca-Raton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Boca-Raton-North.h34254.Hotel-Information) > > [Lani Kai Beachfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Lani-Kai-Beachfront-Resort.h438796.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Island Luxury | Home in Windsor Island Resort, Private Pool, Arcade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Luxury-Home-In-Windsor-Island-Resort.h60809096.Hotel-Information) > > [Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Hammock-Beach-Golf-Resort-Spa.h994170.Hotel-Information) > > [GreenLinks Golf Villas at Lely Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-GreenLinks-Golf-Villas-At-Lely-Resort.h908559.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Del Mar Longboat Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Casa-Del-Mar-Longboat-Key.h15602940.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Beach-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Fort-Myers.h95126992.Hotel-Information) > > [Casey Key Resorts - Mainland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Casey-Key-Resorts-Mainland.h6619300.Hotel-Information) ---