Primary King
King bed, handmade quilt, smart TV, and calming sage walls — your end-of-day retreat.
Lake Placid · Highlands County · Central Florida
Your Lakeside Escape on the Canal to Lake Clay
A fully renovated 3-bedroom home sleeping 7+ — private dock, boat & kayaks, fire pit under 144 ft of string lights, screened lanai, and Florida sunsets that look exactly like this.
3
Bedrooms
7+
Guests
1.5
Baths
2025
Fully Renovated
The Home
Renovated Top to Bottom in 2025
Everything inside is new — floors, kitchen, bathroom, beds, smart TVs in every room — wrapped in a warm lake-house style that makes Highlands County feel like home.
Gather
A Living Room Built for Lake Days
Sink into plush seating around the stone fireplace wall and 65" smart TV after a day on the water. French doors connect straight to the screened lanai, so inside and outside blend into one big living space.
Cook & Caffeinate
Full Kitchen + Stocked Coffee Bar
Granite counters, stainless appliances, and everything you need to cook for the whole crew — plus a dedicated coffee bar with Keurig, K-Cups, air fryer, and an ice machine for the cooler.
On the Water
Private Dock, Boat & Kayaks
The backyard ends at your own dock on a quiet canal with direct access to Lake Clay. Take the rowboat or kayaks out at sunrise (waiver required), cast a line, or just watch the water go gold in the evening.
Sleep
Three Bedrooms, Sleeps 7+
Lodge Room
Two cozy beds in cabin-lodge style with bear quilts and its own smart TV.
Private-Entry Suite
A bonus suite addition — enter from inside the home or through its own private entrance. Full-over-full bunks, half bath, mini-split AC, kids' library, and a dedicated workspace.
Amenities
Everything's Already Here
Canal access to Lake Clay
Private dock
Boat & kayaks (waiver)
Wood-burning fire pit
144 ft of string lights
Screened lanai + outdoor TV
Outdoor shower
Hammock & porch swing
Full kitchen
Coffee bar & ice machine
Washer & dryer
Smart TVs in every room
High-speed Wi-Fi
Dedicated workspace
Self check-in smart lock
Free parking
Gallery
See the Whole Property
From sunrise on the canal to fire-pit nights under the string lights — 44 photos, organized room by room.
Location
Lake Placid, Florida — the Town of Murals
Tucked in the lake country of Highlands County, Lake Placid is famous for its 40+ historic murals, the Caladium Festival, and some of the best freshwater fishing in the state. You're central to everything in the Florida Heartland:
- 5 minutes Downtown Lake Placid murals, shops & dining
- 10 minutes Lake Istokpoga — legendary trophy bass fishing
- ~25 minutes Sebring & Sebring International Raceway
- ~35 minutes Avon Park
- ~45 minutes Lake Okeechobee
- Day trips Orlando parks, Tampa & both coasts
Perfect for race-week stays, fishing trips, family reunions, snowbird seasons, and remote-work escapes in Central Florida.
Questions
Good to Know Before You Book
How many guests does Lake Clay Dream Away sleep?
The home comfortably sleeps 7+ guests across 3 bedrooms: a primary king bedroom, a lodge room with two beds, and a bonus suite addition with full-over-full bunk beds — accessible from inside the home or through its own private entrance — plus its own half bath, mini-split AC, and a dedicated workspace.
Is the home really on the water?
Yes. The backyard sits on a quiet canal with a private dock and direct water access to Lake Clay. A small boat and kayaks are available for guest use after a signed waiver.
Where is the home located?
We're in Lake Placid, Florida — the Town of Murals and Caladium Capital of the World — in Highlands County, Central Florida. Sebring and Sebring International Raceway are about 25 minutes away, Avon Park about 35 minutes, and Lake Okeechobee roughly 45 minutes south. Lake Istokpoga, one of Florida's most famous bass-fishing lakes, is just minutes from the front door.
How do I book the home?
Book instantly on Airbnb or VRBO from our Book Now page, or text us at 561-221-3538 for VIP direct booking and the best available rate.
What outdoor amenities are included?
A screened lanai with outdoor smart TV, wood-burning fire pit with Adirondack chairs, roughly 144 feet of color-changing string lights, a hammock, porch swing, outdoor shower, private dock, and a spacious shaded yard under grand oaks.
Is there a workspace for remote work?
Yes — the private-entry suite includes a desk, ergonomic chair, and wall-mounted monitor/TV, plus fast Wi-Fi throughout the home.
Do you accommodate longer and seasonal stays?
Yes. We welcome weekly, monthly, and seasonal snowbird stays. Text 561-221-3538 for extended-stay rates.
Ready when you are
Lake Clay Is Calling
Book instantly on Airbnb or VRBO — or text us directly for VIP rates on extended and seasonal stays.
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