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Villa Lotela was originally a beautiful lake front home that was built in 1926. At some point in time, the residence was made in to apartments. There are four one bedroom one bath apartments in the main building. In addition, there is a two bedroom one bath cottage that is detached.
All units are nicely furnished and immaculate.
We welcome short and long term guests. Our specialty is corporate and seasonal rentals. Villa Lotela is a great fit for the traveling professional who needs a comfortable and peaceful home away from home.
If you like to golf or you enjoy lakes...this is the right area for you! Feel free to bring your clubs and your boat! Lake Lotela is great for swimming, boating, skiing, wake boarding, tubing, sailing, and fishing. Spend a week, a month, a summer, a winter, or a year or more. We'd love to have you as our guest!
Our time at Villa Lotela in February of 2011 was everything we had hoped for and more! Unit 2 was very comfortable, clean and provided all the amenities we needed. The kitchen was very well supplied as was the bathroom. If we needed anything at all our very friendly landlords, Conna and Michael went above and beyond to care for us.
The weather was absolutely wonderful with temperatures in the 70’s early in February, then up to the mid 80’s later in the month.
The setting at Villa Lotela is beautiful!! The beaches are clean and well cared for. We had a wonderful covered pavilion that was available for everyone to use that overlooks the lake. It had two fans and electric lighting and a grill which we made good use of. There was comfortable sitting and we often enjoyed the sunsets there.
The town of Avon Park was perfect for us. It is a quiet town with lots of orange groves and outdoor markets nearby. Actually, we got plenty of citrus right on our rental property. We were told to pick whatever we liked: tangerines, grapefruit and oranges. It was great! Avon Park is also centrally located, so we were able to visit most anyplace in Florida without driving too far.
We highly recommend this rental site!!
Ray and Vicki Musser
This page was constructed on 4/25/2011 and we are currently working to add more testimonials, reviews and comments.
Important!!!! Please Use the
directions given on this website
Where is
Avon Park?
PLEASE USE THESE DIRECTIONS THE FIRST TIME YOU COME TO THE PROPERTY. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A NEW GPS, OR USED MAPQUEST, OR GOOGLE EARTH.
TURN 1
Coming from the North heading South on US Hwy 27, when you get into Avon Park, TURN East on Main Street (which is left for the ladies). Note: Main Street is also 64. Landmarks: Corner of 27 and Main St - BP, Marathon, Walgreens, CVS.
TURN 2
Continue East on Main Street for approximately 1.7 miles. Turn South on Marshall. (which is right for the ladies). Landmarks: Pass Catholic Church on the left and see High School on the right. Marshall is the road just past the High School. Once you turn right onto Marshall you go until you run into the Lake. You are home!
Coming from the South heading North on US Hwy 27, when you get into Avon Park. TURN East on Main Street (which is right for the ladies). Note: Main Street is also 64. Landmarks: Corner of 27 and Main St - BP, Marathon, Walgreens, CVS.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!
The first time you come to the property, use these directions please.
EVEN IF YOU HAVE A NEW GPS, OR YOU USE MAPQUEST, OR GOOGLE MAPS.
Due to a city project that entailed changing street names and numbers, it has been challenging for 5 years to get guests to easily find the property. For example, our address is 700 E Cornell St and you will not see a single street sign that says E. Cornell St.
Coming from the North and heading South on US Highway 27 take these easy 2 turn directions!!
When you come in to Avon Park TURN LEFT (East) on Main Street. Main Street is also 64. Landmarks: BP, Marathon, Walgreens and CVS, Stay on Main Street, go through town (don't blink). Approximately 1.7 miles from 27 till your second turn.
TURN RIGHT on Marshall. Landmarks: Pass Catholic Church on your left and then see High School on your right. Marshall is at the far side of the High School. Stay on Marshall until you run into the lake. You are home.
Coming from the South and heading North on US Highway 27 take these easy 2 turn directions!!
When you come in to Avon Park TURN RIGHT (East) on Main Street. Main Street is also 64. Landmarks: BP, Marathon, Walgreens and CVS, Stay on Main Street, go through town (don't blink). Approximately 1.7 miles from 27 till your second turn.
VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. EVEN IF YOU HAVE AN UPDATED GPS, OR YOU USE MAPQUEST, OR GOOGLE EARTH.
EASY 2 TURN DIRECTIONS
COMING FROM THE NORTH....Drive South on US Hwy 27 until you come to Main Street in Avon Park. Main Street is the same as 64. (Landmarks: Stop light with CVS, Walgreens, Marathon, and BP). Take a left/go East on Main Street. Go approximately 1.2 miles and turn right on/go south on Marshall. (Landmarks will be the Catholic church on your left and the high school on the right. Marshall is at the very far side of the high school. Once you turn on to Marshall, you continue until the road dead ends at the lake. You are home.
COMING FROM THE SOUTH...Drive North on US Hwy 27 until you come to Main Street in Avon Park. Main Street is the same as 64. (Landmarks: Stop light with CVS, Walgreens, Marathon, and BP). Take a right/go East on Main Street. Go approximately 1.2 miles and turn right on/go south on Marshall. (Landmarks will be the Catholic church on your left and the high school on the right. Marshall is at the very far side of the high school. Once you turn on to Marshall, you continue until the road dead ends at the lake. You are home.
Rich with Southern Hospitality and delightful people, our area is truly a great place to visit, live, work and play.
Our gently rolling hills, orange groves and charming small towns make Highlands County a relaxing country getaway - and our central location provides easy access to Florida's best attractions without the hustle and high prices of the major tourist areas. It really is... the best of both worlds - within two hours of most major attractions yet removed enough for that
get-away-from-it-all feeling.
POPULAR FLORIDA CITIES
APPROXIMATE MILES FROM Villa Lotela
ORLANDO...............................78
TAMPA...........'............,............82
VERO BEACH.........................90
SARASOTA.............................92
BOCA GRANDE......................93
CLEARWATER......................109
PALM BEACH........................122
NAPLES.................................131
DAYTONA BEACH................133
GAINESVILLE........................165
MIAMI.....................................181
TALLAHASSEE......................298
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS
SEBRING RACETRACK............13
BOK TOWER/LAKE WALES.....25
DISNEY WORLD/ORLANCO....63
SEA WORLD/ORLANDO..........68
UNIVERSAL/ORLANDO...........70
BUSH GARDENS/TAMPA........86
KENNEDY SPACE CTR..........130
FIFTEEN reasonably priced Golf Courses in Highlands County!!!!!!!
Encompassing 1,029 square miles of land and 78 square miles of water. Here in the center of the Sunshine State, you'll find crystal clear lakes for fishing, boating, skiing and sailing.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
ORLANDO......................78
TAMPA...........................88
FT. MYERS...................121
HOSPITALS, GROCERY, PHARMACY
FLORIDA HOSPITAL HEARTLAND.........5
HIGHLANDS REG MED CTR.......11
WALMART..........................5
WALGREENS....................2
WINN DIXIE GROCERY .....3
PUBLIX GROCERY..........10
APPROXIMATE
DISTANCE FROM
AVON PARK
CITIES
78
Orlando
82
Tampa
Vero Beach
90
Sarasota
92
93
Boca Grande
Clearwater
109
123
Palm Beach
131
Naples
Daytona Beach
133
Gainesville
165
Tallahassee
Miami
181
298
POPULAR
ATTRACTIONS
Sebring Race Track
13
25
Bok Tower Lake Wales
Disney Orlando
63
Sea World Orlando
68
Busch Gardens Tampa
86
130
Kennedy Space Center
VILLA LOTELA
88
Ft. Myers
121
HOSPITALS,
GROCERY, MALLS
PHARMACY, MOVIE,
Florida Hospital Heartland
5
Highlands Regional Med Center
11
Walmart
Walgreens
3
Winn Dixie Grocery
Publix Grocery
10
Lakeshore Mall Sebring
12
Eagle Ridge Mall
Lake Wales
23
6
Fairmont Cinema 6
8
CarMike Lakeshore 8
White beach with volleyball net
Covered picnic area
BBQ grill
Complimentary use of on site laundry facilities
Beach chairs
Room to park watercraft
Boat ramp near by
Room to park motorcycles
Citrus trees on property/all you can eat
Maid Service available for additional fee
Beautiful Sunsets
TV in living room
TV in all bedrooms
Expanded Cable
Complimentary wireless internet
Most units have dvd and or vcr
Central heat and air
Mattresses are all high quality
Linens-Bedding is high quality. Bath towels are high quality.
Kitchen Items-We recently added new items to the kitchens, and there should be anything and everything you need.
Iron and ironing board
Basic cleaning items-Mop, broom, etc.
Beds-All one bedroom units in the main building have queen beds in the bedrooms.
The 2 bedroom cottage has a twin bed with pullout twin trundle and a full bed in the 2nd bedroom.
Being a 6th generation Floridian is something I am really proud of!!! I am fortunate to have grown up in the small town of Avon Park. At the time, it did not seem special, or unusual....but now I know just how blessed I was to have had that experience.
In contrast, Michael grew up living in many different places since his father was in the Navy. When you meet Michael, you will soon learn that he is a really hard worker. He loves to be outdoors, and enjoys "fixing things." Michael works for Continental/United Airlines in aviation maintenance.
We have two beautiful children. Catherine is 20 and attending college. Christopher is 13, and in the 8th grade.
Can sleep 5-6 but would be too crowded for most
people's comfort level. BEST FOR 1-3 guests. Tile floor throught. Bath has tub/shower.
*Armoire in living area now gone since we have a flat screen tv now.
Small 2 bedroom - 1 full bed, 1 twin bed with trundle, and queen sleeper sofa.
Seperate from main building
Carport and covered front porch
Fantastic fiew of lake/beach....large picture window.
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Villa Lotela
700 E Cornell Street
Avon Park, FL 33825
863 873-9670
863 873-9674
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