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Relax at Southern Exposure in Auburndale with a Pool & 76 Acre Private Lake.

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8224.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Auburndale, FL
  • Havendale Plaza Shopping Center
    4 min drive
  • Southlan Shopping Center
    6 min drive
  • Auburndale City Park
    8 min drive
  • Winter Haven, FL (GIF-Winter Haven Municipal)
    14 min drive

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About the area

Auburndale

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Auburndale vacation home, you'll find Havendale Plaza Shopping Center and Southlan Shopping Center. Auburndale City Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Saddle Creek Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Havendale Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Southlan Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Auburndale City Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 24 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 18 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Peebles Bar B Que - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Relax at Southern Exposure in Auburndale with a Pool & 76 Acre Private Lake.

Our home is a true lakefront home on a private access, 76 acre lake located in an established neighborhood that is well kept and a family environment you can feel safe to be in. We have been a vacation home 7 years now. We strive to be allergy free and therefore No Pets and No Smoking allowed. We frequently host repeat guests who come to visit their local family, vacations, Florida summer and winter breaks, and for competitions. SPORTS: We are centrally located near Lake Myrtle Sports Park, and Auburndale’s Competition Water Ski Lake. We are so close that you can come back in 3 minutes to your piece of paradise after a long hard day and pull up a chair… or hop in the private pool and work on your tan. Enjoy the amazing natural lake view sunsets in the quiet, serene setting with the suns “Southern Exposure”. ~~~The pool can be heated for an additional fee in the cooler months. We keep the over all fees low this way. RELAXATION: We hope you like the wildlife as much as we do and we keep the habitat in its natural state as much as possible. Lake Whistler is home to a few whistler ducks, red wing black birds, comerant, coot, Ibis, red tailed hawks, great blue heron, sea gulls (in the winter), king fishers, crow, ring neck dove and a family of sandhill cranes that live in the neighborhood. We have a small otter family and you may see a tiny gator here and there, but they are professionally removed from the lake before they get big. Oh, we also have a few water skiers from time to time.
LOCATION: Auburndale just 5 miles off I-4. About 7 miles from Winter Haven and approximately 10 miles from Lakeland. We are just 1 mile from Auburndale’s water ski competition lake, Elite Cable Park (closed as of 12/2023.) We are 3 minutes from the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex and 12 miles from the Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. The Sun N Fun fly in is 20 minutes or land in Lk Whistler but close enough via the toll road. Local shopping within 3 miles away. Legoland/ Cypress Gardens is an easy10 mile drive. Jump on I-4 for a quick jaunt to the Tampa area beaches or Busch Gardens in Tampa. https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/florida-white-orange-dark-sand-beaches/
There is plenty to do here in the area. Here are a few things that we know of close by: Sun N Fun Fly In, Competition sports, Water skiing, including a new competition ski lake where the worlds completion will be in 2024. Action Water Sports, Ski Fluid less than 10 miles away. Don’t miss the Cypress Garden Ski Show in Lake Silver in Winter Haven. We are close enough to Lego Land.
SUPPLIES: We supply 1 roll of paper towels, 3 dishwasher tabs 2, kitchen trash bags, 1-2 toilet paper rolls per bath room, liquid hand soaps, and product line Infuse Coconut bath soap/ body wash, shampoo and conditioner and lotion. There is a hair dryer in each bathroom just in case you didn’t pack one. You can bring your own preferred items or pick up essentials when you buy groceries. We have a Park Style charcoal grill just outside the pool area in the back yard. Most often there are supplies left in the garage for grilling. The grill items and lighter are moved constantly so keep looking for that lighter. 😉 The kitchen has most everything you will need starting with stainless cookware and a set of non-stick cookware. More than enough flatware, plates, bowls and all you need to eat from and prepare with including plenty of cookie sheets and round pizza pans. Coffee lovers will appreciate the 10 cup drip coffee maker. We also have a Kerig style machine and coffee grinder. We have a blender for smoothies or frozen drinks. There are many other small appliances for a full cooking experience. You can dine inside at the 4 seat bar top and 4 at the table that overlooks the pool and lake or outside on the patio.
*UPDATED: The kitchen has granite countertops and new soft close cabinets, wall to wall tile throughout, master and guest toilets are new and taller than the powder room.
*Four bedrooms with sleeping for 8 people total. Bedside rugs in all bedrooms for your comfort since there is wall to wall tile flooring.
*The Master bedroom overlooks the lake and French doors opening to the private pool. The master bedroom TV is hooked up to local antenna. Feel free to bring your Fire Stick or Roku. There is a safe in the master closet. *The remaining bedrooms open into the hallway or the sitting room.
*There are two steps down to the patio where there is a table for 4 plus 4 lounge chairs you can easily place where you like.
*Back inside we have a nicely appointed formal dining room with seating for 8. *The comfortable living room has plenty of seating on the sectional with two end recliners. We have high speed internet and a flat screen TV with Roku.
*The laundry room has an older style washer and newer style dryer which allows for more efficient and quicker wash times. ~Do not put quilts in the washer as they are too heavy when wet and break the washer. We supply laundry tabs for the bedding to be started washing on the day of departure. The extra 1/2 bath/powder room is just off the garage. *The garage can be used to store your sporting goods or park your vehicle. There is plenty of parking in the driveway as well. Do Not Park on the Grass so that the irrigation system is not damaged.

*Free things to do in the area. There are some hiking trails nearby. The Florida Trail (Floridahikes.com) section 9, is less than 3 miles away and Tenorock requires a permit to hike. Lake Bonnet Park Lakeland/Bonnet Springs Park.
Circle B Bar Reserve, Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show and all sorts of food and beverage venues in Winter Haven and Lakeland. More information to come as this area is growing too. * There are several local menu’s on the secretary desk for you to review and dine out or order and dine at home.
*High speed Frontier WIFI throughout the house.

Strictly no smoking, and no pets.

Previously listed since 2017, with a property management company as ” SOUTHERN EXPOSURE! “ Same house with the same rules. We appreciate our guests and want you to enjoy your stay here! We have regular guests who book a year in advance, especially for winter & sporting events. For NEW GUESTS: We want you to know that we do liver next door, but will not normally interfere with your stay outside of pool and lawn maintenance. We recently had a very bad experience with a family group gathering for “funeral services”. They were in and out all day and night and did not abide by the rules set in place to protect our neighbors peace & privacy. Since we live next door we will interviene as necessary. We don’t mind our guests having visitors. We do want to make sure they are respectful to our neighbors and quiet by 10pm. We do sit out on our front porch most evenings and leave you alone to enjoy your stay here at Southern Exposure otherwise.
Please reach out if you have any questions you have my direct contact information.

Respectfully,
~Jan & Arden

Property manager

Jan or Arden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Vegan dining options
  • Unit size: 2418 sq ft (224.6 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We do not have high chairs or cribs.

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
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Relax at Southern Exposure in Auburndale with a Pool & 76 Acre Private Lake. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
Had great communication from the owners from the time we booked the property to the time we left. Home was clean and had everything we needed. Perfect spot for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle b., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Relaxing, quiet neighborhood with nice pool and a beautiful view of the lake! Great time kayaking and fishing. House is very nice, clean, spacious and Jan is a great host! She was also very quick to respond if I needed anything! Wonderful place to stay with family and friends !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our safe haven during hurricane Milton
We loved our stay at southern exposure. The house is very well laid out so everyone feels like they have their own space. The kitchen that opens into the living room set up is very nice for socializing without feeling crowded. With the hurricane predicted we felt as safe as possible staying at the house. Everything was sturdy and safely secured. Jan & Arden were great about communicating on what we needed to do to prepare and thankfully we lucked out. We made it through the storm with a standing house and power. We didn’t expect to spend so much time at the house, but our circumstances changed. So we are so grateful for such a wonderful home that protected our family and allowed us to share lots of cherished memories together. We hope to visit again sometime soon!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful house and property. Nice quiet neighborhood but convenient and close to plenty of shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Hosts were great and the house was amazing. We will definitely be looking for this one again on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Hospitality
We so enjoyed our stay… the owners are so accommodating and made our stay that much better. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend for family reunion.
The hosts were very communicative. If you need anything they live next door too. Nothing was need during our stay. The home was clean and the pool was an enjoyed by 3 generations. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly I enjoyed my daily walk. We all agreed we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Greer, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Florida Piece of Paradise
We were in town for a week leading up to my son getting married and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay! The owners were super friendly and even flexible as we were checking out in the middle of a tropical storm and tornado warnings 😀 The home is fully equipped with everything you can think of needing. We will definitely stay again on future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Exposure - a home away from home
We really enjoyed our stay at Southern Exposure. Jan and Arden were WONDERFUL hosts making sure we had all we needed. They were helpful and immediately responsive when we reached out. The pool was relaxing and the floor plan was perfect for 2 families to have room and enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi L., Parker, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Travel to Bartow FL
We found the Gem of all Gems here in Auburndale, FL. We attended a family wedding in Bartow Florida and we just didn't find what we were looking for in the VRBO homes. We expanded our search and found the Auburndale just a short 33 minute drive away from the venue. This house is amazing with 4 bedrooms perfectly situated for our family. Two King Size beds and two rooms with Single Size beds, 2 per room. Traveling from Colorado, we were not ready for the hot days mixed with the Humidity. The pool was perfect for us to cool off after a long day. The Auburndale was perfectly located for our wedding rehearsal dinner in Winter Haven, again a short commute under 30 minutes. When we travel back to visit family, we will be staying at this lovely place in Auburndale Florida. Levi, Julia, Paige & Grandma
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
We stayed at Southern Exposure to visit with our daughter and grandchildren who live nearby. From start to finish our experience was phenomenal. Probably the best experience we've ever had renting from VRBO. The house was immaculate and well stocked with everything you could need. The views are breathtaking and the pool is gorgeous. The outdoor patio is not only screened in but a large section of it is covered as well for some much needed shade. Jan and Arden are incredible hosts and super considerate of all of your needs. They even called me before my trip to let me know 4th of July is loud there, they knew I was traveling with young children and wanted to give me the heads up in case any of my children were sensitive to noise. I can not recommend this rental enough. You will not regret it if you book this beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soccer trip
Easy, clean, well stocked home. Enjoyed the pool and lake view. Hosts were great and very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home
Large home with plenty of room. The home was clean and the location was perfect. Would have been nice to have access to the beautiful lake, but there is no dock or access from this house. However, the owners live next door and the kids were able to fish from their dock. A propane grill would be a nice addition, but kitchen was well stocked. The amenities in the bathrooms (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, lotion) were appreciated and were a nice touch. Couches and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Large home with plenty of space for our family. Lovely pool overlooking the lake. Enjoyed hanging out with family in the enclosed pool area. Very nice property. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best!
This house couldn’t had been any better and the owners were just as awesome! Stay here you won’t be disappointed!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a great location professionally and friendly people, would definitely come again.
Beautiful house in a great location professional and friendly people, would definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice last-minute replacement
We had to book this house last minute as our precious rental cancelled at the last minute. It is on a lovely lake with many birds - it can be loud! The hosts were very responsive and we had a nice short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
We enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our group. The pool area overlooking the lake was a great place to hang out. We were able to catch some beautiful sunsets. The house is large and spread out and we never felt cramped with 4 adults. Communication with hosts was excellent, responsive, and accommodating. Highly recommend and we’d definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ido E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place we ever been
This is house from a dream story! You have peaceful lake next to your house, huge grass, beautiful house, and the owner - this is the real bonos in this deal, always willing to help, she helped us in so many ways, shortly - if you think about it- take it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Exposure Experience
The description of a house on a private 76 acre lake had me picturing a quiet, remote house with lots of land and nature. This spacious house is in a suburban neighborhood on a gorgeous lake. It was wonderful waking up to the sunrise, and relaxing poolside in the evenings with birds chirping and the sun setting. The house worked great for our needs and the owners were quick to reply to an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The house was clean . Beautiful views. Great host's
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most comfortable stay away from home
To those reading this review, first thing to note is that the property was as advertised. However what really impressed was the comfort factor. I’m not just referring to the scenic calm of the lake or the quiet neighborhood but just about every other aspect. The beds, bedding, towels, furniture, ease of appliances and supplied cookware are just some of the comforts that made our stay much nicer than any hotel or even staying with family. The response of the host also puts you at ease that any issue will be addressed quickly and effectively. I would certainly repeat renting this listing the next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Thank you for offering an amazing family friendly vacation home away from home. The pool was fabulous, the kitchen had all you need for enjoying home cooked meals. Beds were all great! Enjoyed the bedroom setup fit our family perfectly :) Hope to enjoy again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property
Stay was nice and property was nice and clean. It was a good time for me and my family :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Exposure
Great house! Plenty of room, very clean and hosts were amazing the entire process. I will definitely recommend and return back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023