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The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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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.

The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown

Enjoy every pop of color in our Vintage Florida Cottage located in the Lake Morton Historic District and just a short walk to Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth, and Florida Southern College.

This home is just one mile from Downtown Lakeland, Dixieland Historic District, and all of Lakeland’s top restaurants and bars; and is in an absolutely perfect location for exploring all of Lakeland, Tampa, Orlando, Disney World, and Florida beaches.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage was curated with vintage furnishings from local vendors that gives the most eclectic Florida vibe and feels like you stepped right into a Pinterest board.

The kitchen has been remodeled with a stainless steel fridge, a convection microwave oven for baking, and a stovetop. The kitchen also includes a coffee maker, dishware, silverware, cooking utensils, paper towels, trash bags, and cleaning products.

The living room and dining area are great spots to entertain. Sign in to your Hulu, Netflix, or HBO Max on our Roku TV, or play the plethora of games we provide in the Florida room.

Relax and enjoy the outdoors on the two wooden decks in the backyard.

The home also provides access to free WiFi, a stackable washer and dryer, iron, central A/C and heat, linens/towels, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, and complimentary toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Our guests are welcome to enjoy the entire cottage and backyard. There are two parking spots available in the driveway and two available from the back alley entrance that you can access behind the house.

Property manager

Austin St. Jean

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,133 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown Lakeland

About the area

Map
Lakeland, FL

What's nearby

  • Polk Museum of Art - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Mirror - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • RP Funding Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Lakeside Village - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Station - 18 min walk
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Cattle Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sabu - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cozy Oaks Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black & Brew - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown located?

Located in East Lake Morton, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Polk Museum of Art, Florida Southern College and Lake Morton. Lake Hollingsworth and Hollis Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Lakeland Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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The Funky Swan Shack by Lake Morton & Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gina S.

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

Nice Stay

Home is like the listing, some drawbacks in the kitchen but a nice home for the rural city.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Comfortable & Convenient

We stayed at the funky swan for our daughter‘s graduation from Florida Southern College. It was a great location, walking distance to restaurants, convenience, stores, and the campus we had lovely neighbors, a friendly cat and a beautiful back deck to sit on. It was a very fun place to stay and well appointed we would surely return again. We ate at 1961, Black and brew and Mojo Federal. We visited the museum, public library and took many walks in the beautiful historic district. Lake Hollingsworth is a must see.
Frank!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Great stay

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gema R.

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

Stayed with 3 of my best friends for my 60th bday. The house was immaculate and perfect for us 4.

Tgis was in a perfect location with everything you need...cant wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Great, unique place

Decor and location wonderful! Especially loved the 60's music and record player! Very comfortable and spacious for 5-6 people. Only suggestion I have is to repair the foot bathtub handles and upgrade kitchenware. Missing knives, spoons and the frying pans were quite scraped up. We would return to this quaint home if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Excellent

Our family of 4 stayed at the house while visiting Lakeland. It was clean, good neighborhood and close to Tigertown. Loved the decor in the house! The hosts were very easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Madeline T., Denver

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

Great neighborhood & comfortable house

We enjoyed being able to walk to Lake Morton, a nearby coffee shop and library, the fish stand, and being in a family friendly neighborhood. The house was comfortable for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya N.

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

Funky Swan Stay

We attended a concert in Orlando and decided to stay in Lakeland. I'm so glad we picked the Funky Swan! The house was clean and located close to the area we love. We enjoyed looking at the albums and listening to a few. It brought back so many memories! Add the Funky Swan to your list of favorites, I know we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute, clean, comfortable. We will return. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Twila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a lovely cottage. We are 3 upper 70 ish ladies and it was great overall. Loved the lake and the birds! Only negative is the living room furniture. Cute but highly uncomfortable to spend an evening. ! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Medford, Oregon

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

A fabulous home

We have stayed at quite a few locations in Lakeland with our daughter going to FSC. I wish we would have found this one sooner! It is clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and close to campus. The host is super responsive and friendly. We didn’t have any issues whatsoever. The kitchen is small but functional, the dining table was great for our group to play games. All in all a top notch home. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea C.

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

A fun time with a group of 8

I was traveling with my husband and 6 of our European friends for our wedding trip. There was room for my husband and me in the master bedroom, another couple in the queen bedroom, two friends in the sunroom (with an extra mattress my parents brought), a friend in the living room, and a friend in the double bed room. I asked my parents for a pot, but otherwise there was plenty of cookware and dishes. It was a bit cold before we figured out how to work the thermostat (remove the casing!). There were some extra blankets though. There was no oven, but we didn’t miss it too much. It was good to have 2 bathrooms. But the handles were falling off the bathtub. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and the host was quick to answer questions. Would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Funky Swan Shack is incredible!!! It is so cute and well decorated. They go above and beyond with things you may need---coffee, towels, garbage bags, detergent, etc. you made need. You feel welcome the second you walk in the door. The house has a great backyard and is in a super safe neighborhood. We walked all over the place including restaurants in town. We were there visiting my daughter at Florida Southern and it was an easy walk from her dorm. It is PERFECT. We will be staying there again for sure. Also, the hosts communicated well and were available to help with anything. We didn't need them but it was nice to know they were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Beautiful location

My family and I stayed three nights at this lovely home so we could attend our daughter's graduation from FSC. We loved everything about this home, from the location to the beautiful trees surrounding the home, and to the great customer service from our host Austin. There is ample parking in the front and rear of the home for about four cars if needed. We would definitely stay here again when visiting historic downtown Lakeland.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen L.

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

Can only complain about one bed

It was really a lovely, clean, convenient place for us to stay. My one complaint is the bed in the "master" suite. It is impossibly soft, uncomfortable, squeaky and desperately sags in the middle. Replace that bed and you've got 5 stars, hands down.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had the best time at The Funky Swan Shack! This was the cleanest rental I have stayed at! The owners have done a fantastic with the decor and the details don’t go unnoticed. Such a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Highly themed cozy cottage in heart of lakeland

We love staying at this property! It was highly themed, which made it very fun and inviting and feel like home. It was more roomy than we thought, and gave us easy access to all of Lakeland, Orlando, and Tampa!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

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

The perfect place for our visit!

My friend and I came to Lakeland for the end of year pack up for our kids at SEU. This house was adorable, the perfect size and perfect location! We were comfortable, had all the amenities and enjoyed our 3 night stay! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keturah W.

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

Lovely Lakeland Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the Funky Swan! It had just what we needed for our time in Lakeland. We loved walking to Lake Morton and grabbing a bite to eat at Black and Brew. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gricell C.

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

Little Gallery House

The property did not disappoint based on the description and pictures. From the entrance all the way through it was spotless and in excellent condition. There has been a tremendous amount of thought and detail taken on this property to make this not just a beautiful little gallery,like, house reminiscent of a mix of Lakeland, Austin, Savannah and Asheville. but most comfortable, functional and charming. It is an excellent place for a short or long stay as it has a very nicely equipped kitchen. We used the ac/ heater and it works well. Totally enjoyed the location close to walk to two restaurants, little essentials store, Polk Museum of Art and beautiful Lake Morton. A a little further, wonderful walk to the Frank Lloyd Wright Gift Shop Geico. From there one can continue through to the beautiful Florida Southern College campus and continue on to the wonderful path along Lake Hollingsworth. Parking is excellent. It is close to downtown and many other stores but if was so nice in the house and the walking didn't do much driving. The hosts were especially very accessible, responsive, generous and kind. Enjoyed the comfortable furniture decor and rainbow themes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022