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"The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River

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9.8

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7173 sq m

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Lake Wales, FL
  • Popular LocationCamp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Kissimmee State Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Hatchineha5 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)104 min drive

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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 Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River

"Cutty Shack" is the perfect fishing retreat. It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home built by our family in 1969. The Cutty Shack will sleep 6-7. This large stilt home (all living area is upstairs) is situated directly over the Kissimmee River and right next door to Camp Mack River Resort. You and your group can enjoy peaceful evenings in the house, or walk next door to grab a drink and watch a "weigh-in".
Life on the Kissimmee River is very peaceful. On some weekends and holidays, Camp Mack may have concerts and fishing tournaments, making the scene more lively. Lake Kissimmee State Park is less than one mile away and is a great place for picnics or hikes. If you have a large group, the Cutty Shack is so close to Camp Mack that additional members of your party can stay there and still be within walking distance.
Additional information: Parking for pick-up trucks and trailers is available on the property. Camp Mack amenities include Boat ramp ($6), camp store, ATM, fishing licenses, bait, and tackle. There is even a food truck if you don't catch enough fish for dinner. Airboat rides provided by local guides are available through Alligator Cove Airboat Nature Tours.
The Cutty Shack is a stilt house over 50 years old in the middle of Florida. It was built by our family for our family. At any time of year, we may have lots of bugs, gators, sandhill cranes, etc. If you are looking for a place to stay while you fish or hunt, this is it. Evening activities include playing cards, games, watching movies or sitting by the fire at Camp Mack. It is rural and rustic. If you are looking for new, modern and fancy, you may want to look closer to Orlando or check out the Hampton Inn in Lake Wales.
Our house maybe just 20 minutes from downtown Lake Wales, but it's a world away. Bring your bass boat! We have a boat slip under the house that is included in the rental.
Five generations of our family have enjoyed this little slice of Florida paradise, and we hope you will too!

Property manager

Kristin Morton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1858 sq ft (173 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"the Cutty Shack" Lake House Kissimmee River Lake Wales
"the Cutty Shack" Lake House Kissimmee River
"the Cutty Shack" Lake Kissimmee River Lake Wales
"the Cutty Shack" Lake Kissimmee River
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"the Cutty Shack" Lake House på Kissimmee River
"the Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River Lake Wales

About the neighborhood

Lake Wales

Located in Lake Wales, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Oakwood Golf Club and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park and Tiger Creek Preserve. Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Boggy Creek Airboat Rides are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides - 2 min walk
  • Lake Kissimmee State Park - 9 min walk
  • Lake Hatchineha - 5 min drive
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 37 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Steak & Seafood - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Liars Lair Salon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gator Mack's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mar Lisa Cove - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Food Shack / Rosie and Johnnie's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Lake Kissimmee State Park. Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park and Lake Hatchineha are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the river
Perfect place for the fisherman! Lots of room and comfortable. Host was great with communication. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
Location, location location I wanted to stay as close to Camp Mack as I could and did not know this area. This was my first time visiting and did not realize until I got here that it was right next door to Camp Mack. This house is very nice and spacious; myself, two of my family members and two of my friends stayed here with plenty of room. We took two boats with us, there is plenty of room to park both of them underneath the house and yard plenty big enough for trailers. It was nice having a cleaning station to clean the fish. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here who wants to fish. This chain of lakes is wonderful. The house had basically everything you needed for your stay. The owner was very nice and responded quickly and was lovely to work with. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old guys fishing trip
We have used the Cutty for years and always have to say the stay has never disappointed! Old age may catch up with but good Lord willing will be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
Always great to stay at the Cutty shack!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard P., Columbus, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
KRVSA Freedom Ride 2024
Good Times!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fishing Trip
This is the second year we stayed at the Cutty Shack. It is perfect for our family and love being on the water. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing
It was great other than the water smelled really bad. But the house was great other then that
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
December family fishing trip
You could not stay at a better lake fishing accommodation. Love the Cutty Shack!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Captain Awesome

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Nice place, will probably stay sometime again. Covered boat dock major plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual fishing trip
We come every year and accommodations and location are great! Always well informed by Kristin of every detail for our stay. We are already planning our trip for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023