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The local's guide to Lakeland
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Lakeland

The local's guide to Lakeland

Stay where the
lakes still
belong to you.

The best places to stay, eat, and explore in Lakeland — book your stay direct, no platform fees. Made by locals, funded by local businesses.

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38
Named lakes
30min
To Tampa & Orlando
Free
24/7 concierge

Hand-picked stays

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Lake Mirror Cottage
Downtown Lakeland, FL
$135 / night

Lake Mirror Cottage

1920s cottage two blocks from Lake Mirror — walk to downtown dining and the market.

2 bd
1 ba
4 guests
Dixieland Arts Bungalow
Dixieland, FL
$119 / night

Dixieland Arts Bungalow

2-bed bungalow in Dixieland — galleries, Swan Brewing, and vintage shops on foot.

2 bd
2 ba
4 guests
Lake Hollingsworth Retreat
Lake Hollingsworth, FL
$185 / night

Lake Hollingsworth Retreat

3-bed on Lake Hollingsworth, steps from the 3-mile trail.

3 bd
2 ba
6 guests

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Each corner of Lakeland
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Downtown Lakeland
City Center
Downtown Lakeland
Dixieland
Arts & Culture District
Dixieland
South Lakeland
Residential & Nature
South Lakeland
Lakeland Highlands
Family Friendly
Lakeland Highlands
Florida Southern College Area
Historic & Academic
Florida Southern College Area
Lake Hollingsworth
Scenic & Active
Lake Hollingsworth
North Lakeland
Sports & Recreation
North Lakeland
Day Trip: Tampa
30 Minutes West
Day Trip: Tampa
Day Trip: Orlando
45 Minutes East
Day Trip: Orlando

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What is Stay in Lakeland

Stay in Lakeland is the local guide to Lakeland, Florida — a Polk County city between Tampa and Orlando. We list short-term rentals from Airbnb, VRBO, and local hosts by neighborhood and pair each with a guide to what's nearby, from Circle B Bar Reserve to Frank Lloyd Wright's campus at Florida Southern College. Guests book direct with each host, with no platform fees; listed owners get a free profile, a 24/7 local concierge for their guests, and a spot in the twice-yearly Lakeland Guest Guide. Founded by Isa Ibars.