Emerald Anchor Escape

Lakefront Retreat at 6BR Escape w/ Heated Pool | Private Dock | Game Room | Kayaks| Perfect Getaway!

6 BR
4 Baths
Sleeps 14

About

Escape to Emerald Anchor – Your Ultimate Lakefront Getaway in Winter Haven!

Welcome to Emerald Anchor Escape, a spacious 6-bedroom retreat on the shores of Lake Howard, designed for unforgettable moments with family and friends. Whether you’re here to unwind or explore, this lakefront gem offers the perfect balance of comfort, fun, and relaxation.

Spacious & Thoughtfully Designed Accommodations

The main house features five cozy bedrooms:

Downstairs: Two bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom for added privacy.

Upstairs: Three additional bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. The queen bedroom connects to an adjoining room with twin beds—perfect for parents traveling with little ones.

For added privacy, the pool house serves as a sixth bedroom. It includes a sleeping area for two (trundle bed), a full bathroom, and a convenient kitchenette—ideal for extended family or couples.

Comfortable Living & Entertaining Spaces

Inside, bright and cheerful spaces set the scene for memory-making. Enjoy morning coffee in the sunroom with sunrise views, or head upstairs to the playroom—stocked with games, books, and table tennis. Keep an eye out for fun touches like Scooby Doo and the Dalmatians welcoming you at the top of the stairs!

Outdoor Fun & Relaxation

Step outside to a private year-round heated pool, surrounded by:

A covered patio with dining area & outdoor seating options

A propane grill for family cookouts

An outdoor Smart TV for movie nights or sports & games to choose from & exercise equipment

A fire pit perfect for evening s’mores and stories

Across the street, enjoy exclusive access to a private dock on Lake Howard, complete with 3 kayaks for on-the-water adventures. A public boat ramp is less than a mile away—bring your own boat or rent one to explore the scenic Chain of Lakes, ideal for boating, skiing, or fishing.

Pool Heat Info:

Pool heating is available upon request at $35/day (4-day minimum). For week-long stays, the total is $210. After 7 nights, heating is $20 per additional night. Temperature is maintained at 83°F, though heating may be affected by weather. Any concerns will be communicated by management.

Location Highlights

While you might never want to leave, Emerald Anchor is perfectly situated:

6 miles to Legoland

33 miles to Walt Disney World

Just over 70 miles to St. Petersburg & Clearwater Beaches – great for a day trip!

Minutes to Downtown Winter Haven, where you’ll find:

Local dining, boutique shopping, and art

Grove Roots Brewing Co. – a must-visit for citrus-inspired craft beers

Quaint antique shops and mural-filled alleyways

**NOTE: Full-time Residents are On-Site in Guest Home & Main driveway on West side of the property is not for guest parking.

Key Residence Features:

- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi, 4 flat-screen Smart TVs, table tennis, propane gas grill on the patio, fire pit, washer/dryer, air conditioning, hair dryer and more!

**ABOUT THE HOME**

MAIN FLOOR

- Sunroom that doubles as a sitting area or dining area in front of home with views of Lake Howard

- Living area with sectional sofa, 2 electric lounge chairs, electric fireplace & Smart TV

- Large dining table with seating for 8

- Private office/workspace

- Gourmet kitchen with butcher block island & all cooking essentials for your stay

- Bedroom 1 (Queen bedroom on first floor facing lake with en-suite bath & walk-in shower with grab rails, accent chair - sleeps 2)

- Bedroom 2 (Queen bedroom on first floor with en-suite tub/shower and is also used as shared guest bathroom downstairs - sleeps 2)

Upstairs:

- Bedroom 3 (King bedroom facing lake - sleeps 2)

- Bedroom 4 (King bedroom overlooking the pool - sleeps 2)

- Bedroom 5 (Queen bedroom with adjoining room with 2 Twin beds - sleeps 4)

- Bathroom with bathtub/shower, sink & toilet shared for Bedrooms 3, 4 & 5

POOL HOUSE (Outside):

- Bedroom 6 (Trundle bed with 2 Twin beds, Smart TV - sleeps 2)

- Bathroom with Walk-in shower, sink & toilet (Shared pool house bathroom.)

Outside:

-Covered screened-in patio area with outdoor patio table and (6) six chairs and fire pit area with seating for (6) six

- Patio has protective gates for guests to use

- Life jackets & kayak oars stored in outdoor closet next to outdoor dining table

-Dock for enjoying boating, swimming, fishing or just relaxing - 3 Kayaks for use at your own risk

-Outdoor dining with seating for (6) & fire pit area with seating for (6)

NOTE: Video Doorbell & Security camera are solely monitoring outside the property and are not present inside the property. Tenant agrees that in outside areas there is no reasonable expectation of privacy and accepts the monitoring of the outside by security camera. Tenant agrees not to tamper with the security cameras. Noise monitoring device installed inside property.

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Book your stay today with confidence! We are iTrip - Lakes of Central Florida; a professional short-term rental property management company in central Florida. We have hosted over 3000 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!

Extended Stays - Any reservation exceeding 30 nights will be required to pay an additional cleaning fee each month that the stay extends. Cleaning will be coordinated with the management team. The additional cost will be added to your reservation after confirmation.

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1521 North Lake Howard Winter Haven, Fl 33881

To purchase a vacation home like this one, click here to email David Small with Lakefront Investment Group/Keller Williams Smart 1

Sleeping Arrangements

Guest Bedroom 1 Downstairs Queen
Guest Bedroom 2 Downstairs Queen
Guest Bedroom 3 Upstairs King
Guest Bedroom 4 Upstairs King
Guest Bedroom 5 Upstairs Queen, Twin (2)
Guest Bedroom 6 - Pool House Twin (2)

Bathroom Configuration

Guest Bedroom 1 Downstairs: Shower, Toilet
Guest Bedroom 2 Downstairs: Combo Tub Shower, Toilet
Guest Bathroom Upstairs: Combo Tub Shower, Toilet
Pool House Outside: Shower, Toilet

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

"Renters must be 25 years of age"
Air Conditioning
Antiquing
BBQ Grill
Bathroom Step Free Access
Bathtub
Bbq Area
Big Screen TV
Boat Dock
Boating
Books
Books For Kids
Carbon monoxide Detector
Children Welcome
Childrens Books And Toys
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Maker
Covered Patio
Deadbolt Lock
Desk
Desk Chair
Dining Table
Dishes And Silverware
Dishes And Utensils For Kids
Dishes Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
Enhanced Cleaning
Essentials
Family
Fenced Pool
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Pit
Fishing
Fishing_Freshwater
Free Parking
Free Wifi
Full Kitchen
Games
Garden or Backyard
Grab Rails in Shower
Grill
Hair Dryer
Handheld Shower Head
Hangers
Heated Pool
Heating
High Chair
Highchair
Hot Water
Ice Maker
Internet
Internet Access
Iron Board
Iron and Board
Jet Skiing
Kayak Canoe
Kayaking
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Kitchenette
Lake
Lake Front
Lake View
Lanai Gazebo Covered
Laptop-Friendly
Laundry
Linens
Linens High Temp Wash
Living Long term stays allowed
Microwave
Minimum Age Limit
No Smoking
Office
Outdoor Lighting
Oven
Pack N Play
Parking
Patio
Pets Not Allowed
Pier Fishing
Ping Pong Table
Printer
Private Entrance
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Requires Stairs
Screened Patio
Self Check-In
Self Checkin Checkout
Shampoo
Skiing Water
Stove
Swimming
WIFI
Washer
Washing Machine
Water View
Waterfront
Wifi Speed 1000
lake access
Car Necessary
Long Term Stays Allowed
Sojo Amenity Kit
Television
Theme Parks
Toaster
Towels
Tv
Ac or Air Conditioning
Bed Linens
Cleaning Disinfection
Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
House Cleaning Optional
Smart Tv
Smoke Detector
Wifi

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Frequently Asked Questions

1—PLEASE no parties, we want you to enjoy each other and have a great time but disruptive parties are not permitted. Observation of quiet hours (10p – 8a) must be observed. Loud music and outdoor entertainment are prohibited. This is a residential neighborhood and the authorities will be called if you cause a disturbance. Please be respectful.
2- Tenant and any guest of Tenant shall obey all laws of the state of Florida, as well as local laws, at all times while they are on the premises. Failure to abide by the laws of FL or the above rules may cause tenant to be asked to vacate the premises and forfeit all rents and deposits.
3—Pets are not permitted. 
4 - Please only park in the driveway in the circle or on the right side of the home - 5-6 max cars. We ask that you not block the right driveway area due to on-site resident parking.
5—Treat this home as if it were your own, please report damages to your host immediately. If damages are determined to be caused by tenant misuse, it may result in fees to make repairs.
6—Smoking of any kind is not allowed in the unit and if detected there will be a $250 charge.
7—Tenant agrees to leave the premises and its contents in the same condition, neat, clean, and tidy, as Tenant found the premises to be upon move-in. Normal wear and tear is expected however excessive dirt on floors, rugs or furniture may require additional cleaning and charges will apply.
8 - Family Rental Only -Reservations are not made by or for a minor, defined as any person under the age of 25.
9--Please report any damage to your host immediately.
10-FIreworks - Fireworks are NOT allowed at this property.  
11-- Sleeping Capacity/Disturbances - Tenant and all other occupants will be required to vacate the premises and forfeit the rental fee and security deposit for any of the following: Occupancy exceeding the sleeping capacity of (14) Fourteen people, using the premises for any illegal activity, causing damage to the premises rented or to any of the neighboring properties and any other acts which interferes with neighbors' right to quiet enjoyment of their premises.
12--Utilities - No compensation will be given for temporary outage of electricity, gas, water or telephone service. Outages will be reported immediately and all efforts will be made to have them restored as soon as possible. 
13-- Lake/Pool & Patio-  Tenant hereby acknowledges that the premises they have reserved includes a private pool (heated) and the undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the private pool and patio/deck can be dangerous areas, that the deck/patio can be slippery when wet, and that injury may occur to anyone who is not careful. With full knowledge of the above facts and warnings, the undersigned Tenant accepts and assumes all risks involved to Tenant and all of Tenant's guests in or related to the use of the private pool and patio areas.  Children should be constantly monitored while in the pool and also beside the lake.  
15- Pool Heater - Colder weather conditions may affect the pool heater's ability to maintain a steady temperature of 82 degrees. Despite our best efforts, the heating system might not consistently reach or hold this temperature when outdoor temperatures are particularly low.
16- Hold Harmless - iTrip or the Owner, does not assume any liability for loss, damage or injury to persons or their personal property. Neither does owner accept any liability for any inconveniences, damage, loss or injury arising from any temporary defects or stoppage in supply of water, gas, cable service, electricity or plumbing, as well as due to weather conditions, natural disasters, acts of God, or other reasons beyond its control.
17- Maintenance - Please report any maintenance needs for the premises and we will respond as quickly as possible. Refunds will not be made for maintenance issues including, but not limited to heating and air conditioning, appliances, televisionsn & pool. 

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS The undersigned Tenant, for himself/herself, his/her heirs, assignors, executors, and administrators, fully releases and discharges Owner from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, and causes of action by reason of any injury, loss of damage by whatever nature which has or have occurred, or may occur to the undersigned, or any of his/her guests as a result, or in connection with the occupancy of the premises and agrees to hold Owner free and harmless of any claim or suit arising there from. In any action concerning the rights, duties or liabilities of the parties to this agreement, their principals, agents, successors or assignees the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover any reasonable attorneys fees and costs. Owner reserves the right to terminate this Agreement upon their discretion at any time.

Reviews

Nice House, Nice Location
4/5 stars
The house was easy to find. Clean and well stocked. Pool was wonderful. Only issue was there were no dressers or chest of drawers in the bed rooms. There was plenty of room for slipping off in the house if you just needed to be alone for a minute or two. Two rooms down stairs was great for those in our family not able to do stairs anymore. Well located for our trips to Bush Gardens, SeaWorld, and Legoland. It was nice to sit in the front room and watch the rain storms cross the lake, something relaxing about that. Over all, we would stay there again.
- Mike
Fantastic place!!!
5/5 stars
House was absolutely beautiful! Family left completely rested and relaxed! Will stay there again!
- Julie
Emerald Anchor Retreat
5/5 stars
The location was great, and easy to get to resturants and groceries. The house was spacious,comfortable, and elegantly decorated. The pool area was also very nice.
- Thomas
Awesome Family Getaway!
5/5 stars
This place was so great for our blended family to celebrate thanksgiving in! The pool was great with a firepit and a lake across the street. This house is a perfect mix of older charm with modern convenience. For a family with all ages we all enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms were spacious and nice for family to have their own space. The game room upstairs was great with games, puzzles and the ping pong table. We really felt at home and enjoyed our stay! I highly recommend this place for a great family getaway!
- Dawn

Thank you so much for your kind review, Dawn! We're thrilled to hear that Emerald Anchor Escape was the perfect setting for your blended family to celebrate Thanksgiving. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the pool, firepit, and the lake view, as well as the charming mix of older and modern features of the house. We're delighted that the spacious bedrooms and the game room with games, puzzles, and a ping pong table added to your enjoyment. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable family getaway in the future!

- Manager Response
Perfect home for our group of friends/family
5/5 stars
My employees and I stayed at Emerald Anchor Escape with our families for a team bonding. The space was great. We enjoyed grilling by the pool and hanging around the fire pit. We will definitely return for another stay.
- Ashley

Thank you so much for your kind review, Ashley! We're thrilled to hear that Emerald Anchor Escape provided a great space for your team bonding experience. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed grilling by the pool and spending time around the fire pit. We look forward to welcoming you and your team back for another enjoyable stay in the future!

- Manager Response
Our Stay at Lake Howard
5/5 stars
Absolutely amazing stay! This 6-bedroom, 4-bath home in Winter Haven exceeded all expectations. The house was spacious, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. The pool was a highlight—perfect for both kids and adults to enjoy throughout our stay. The location was ideal, close to downtown Winter Haven and local amenities while still feeling private and serene. Communication with the host was seamless, and they were incredibly accommodating and attentive. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Winter Haven. We’ll definitely be returning!”
- Charles

Thank you so much for your kind review, Charles! We're thrilled to hear that Emerald Anchor Escape exceeded all your expectations and provided a spacious, beautifully maintained, and comfortable getaway for you and your family. It's wonderful to know that the pool was a highlight and that you enjoyed the ideal location close to downtown Winter Haven while still feeling private and serene. We're delighted that communication was seamless and that you found us accommodating and attentive. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future!

- Manager Response

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