Capernaum Lakeside Lodge

Name: Capernaum Lakeside Lodge
Address: 3111 Masterpiece Road, Lake Wales, Florida, 33898, Lake Wales, US

Location: 3111 Masterpiece Road, Lake Wales, Florida, 33898, Lake Wales, US

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Scenic Views and Convenient Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.

Comfortable Rooms and Services
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Room service (during limited hours) is available, and a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
With a stay at Capernaum Lakeside Lodge in Lake Wales, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Great Masterpiece Gardens and Jump Florida Skydiving. This bed & breakfast is also conveniently located near Anton Brees Carillon Library and various other attractions.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience? Book now at Capernaum Lakeside Lodge!

Important Information

Alcohol is not permitted at this property.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Check-in hours are 3-5 PM Monday-Saturday. Sundays, holidays, and late check-ins must be pre-arranged.

Amenities & Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Concierge service
Picnic area
Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
Banquet hall
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Rooms Available

Comfort Suite, Fireplace, Lake View

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
398-sq-foot room with lake views

Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and refrigerator (on request)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom
Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Lake View

1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
904-sq-foot room with lake views

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 King Bed
301-sq-foot room with lake views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
Comfort Suite, Fireplace, Lake View

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
495-sq-foot room with lake views

Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom
Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Lake View

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
753-sq-foot room with lake views

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom
Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Corner

2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
904 sq feet

Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Partial Lake View

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
753 sq feet

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom
Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
796 sq feet

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 King Bed
301-sq-foot room with lake views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

1 King Bed
301 sq feet

Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Ground Floor

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
904 sq feet, located on the ground floor

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom
- Executive level room
- Location - ground floor
Comfort Suite, Fireplace, Lake View

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
495-sq-foot room with lake views

Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Separate bedroom

Guest Reviews

Carol (8/5): Peaceful base close to Bok Tower. - New owner as of few weeks ago. Restoration work being done. Beautiful setting, Pecky cypress ceilings in main area. Wood floors with beautiful carpeting up stairways and through halls. Very clean. My room appeared to be recently painted. Very comfortable. Wi-fi iffy. Staff very pleasant & helpful. Continental breakfast. Apparently lightning strike on chimney has created some problems. Staff said that plans are to closed and complete repairs after June 17th. When that is done, this will be a lovely retreat/event venue. Rocking chairs on veranda overlook lake.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Is a beautiful place !! I love it in there I’ll come back just to relax with the beautiful views
Barbara (6/5): Nice but lacking - Sign in was nice. Walk up stairs to get to room. No light over sink in bathroom. No bedding for sofa bed. View was gorgeous. Breakfast was lacking. There was no butter. For toast. Place was quaint. Palmetto bug in bedroom. No internal lock on door. Place was clean.
Lindsay (10/5): Taste of Heaven - View was beautiful. We had a sort of picnic on the patio which was gorgeous and peaceful after an exciting day at Legoland.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Very relaxing and Pretty quiet cozy breakfast was good
Verified traveler (8/5): - Beautiful historic building with nice grounds on a lake.
Lisa (6/5): Great location, beautiful! Service not so much. - Place was neat, beautiful lake views. Staff was nonexistent (except for check in). Breakfast was not great. No fruit, no muffins. The eggs sausage ham was barely warm and low quality.
Priscilla (4/5): - I liked that it was historic, seeing as it was built in 1925. The only downside was the plethora of bugs and spiders in the room and bed, and dead insects( outside the room window). There was no one at the front desk to speak with to address concerns.
Verified traveler (10/5): Very nice - Stay was very nice.
Florence (8/5): ADA. - Beautiful kind and friendly staff. Grounds beautiful and serene, even the guest are friendly, possibly due to the total experience of comfort and relaxation. We would love to come, however due to our disability we can’t walk up the stairs and their isn’t even a lift. Unfortunately we were limited to our room.
BettyandTony (10/5): - We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at the Capernaum Lodge. We had a fabulous suite with living room and dining room. We could have stayed there for a long holiday. Unfortunately we were only there one night - our 56th wedding anniversary. We were met by a lovely lady at reception who looked after our needs perfectly. The house was very quiet that evening as there are not staff around, but that was fine. We met other interesting guests out side in the seating areas and at breakfast. I would recommend this place and would love to return some other time. It is very convenient for BOK Tower and Garden - which is magnificent.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful property and very friendly and helpful staff
Verified traveler (8/5): - nice setting and neat lodge...old but clean. Spacious rooms, beds not too comfortable, great breakfast spread but not typical hotel experience, very friendly staff
Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice and peaceful property. Our room was slightly small with a huge bed, but the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good and the view of the lake excellent.
Verified traveler (8/5): - overall the hotel was very nice. Was a lil worried that it looked like it was in the middle of nowhere but after exploring the area that wasn't the case.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent place. Great quiet place for our family.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful location & great breakfast. Fireplace in our living room was perfect!
Verified traveler (8/5): - Loved the old historic property. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was great. A few basics would have been appreciated (ice machine...soda vending - although I realize that would detract from the ambiance, nonetheless, having to travel 20 minutes to the Publix for a couple of sodas was NOT convenient.
Verified traveler (10/5): - I have been here many times, a few with a group. WE LOVE IT. Such a unique place, the peace and beauty permeates everything. Sitting on the back porch in the rockers, looking at the lake you just melt into rest. We like getting a suite, saving on the cost of dinner and having space to enjoy. For us, it's all part of the fun of going to Bok Tower Gardens.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Beautiful building, great view, clise to amenities.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The lake view was wonderful. There was a full hot breakfast provided. Cozy environment. No staff after 5. No hair dryers or coffee in room. I’ll be back though!
marsha (8/5): - The place was beautiful..the space was awesome...I saw the first morning a person behind the food for breakfast..which was ok but I had a room with a full kitchen and chose to eat there...and the next time I saw a person from the hotel was when I checked out 3 days later. I did not realize there was no smoking on the property until it was too late..so I took a little drive every morning with my coffee. Everything was just ok. The biggest issue was there was no hot water for a shower. I heated water on the stove for dishes. I probably wont stay there again.
Verified traveler (4/5): - The property is ok. The staff was pleasant. The hotel rooms are awkward at best. The price for the facilities is extremely disappointing. We had a great time in Lake Wales but I wouldn’t recommend staying here. $171 a night for what was reminiscent of a college dorm room. The lake view room I paid for was overlooking the second floor roof at some trees with the lake barely in view behind them. Holiday inn express was $150 (which seems pretty high for the location) but at least you know what you’re getting. We’ll visit LW again but won’t stay at lake lodge.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Very nice place ! The suite we stayed in was clean and property was by the lake. The only downside is staff is limited after 5pm. Also, no one was the front desk when I checked out the next day.
Holly (8/5): Lovely setting - disappointing breakfast - This is a lovely location - old, historic, well taken care of, and a beautiful setting. Our room was a small suite with a pull-out couch in one room and two twin beds pushed together in the other room, connected by a bathroom. Clean and comfortable. There is central a/c, though you have no control over the temperature. The only disappointing thing is the breakfast, which offered zero healthy choices. Other than the cook at breakfast, we never saw a staff person our entire 2-night stay - though easy check-in instructions were emailed.
Michael (10/5): Tranquil surroundings of peace - This is an amazingly relaxing b and b. Beautiful surroundings! Great breakfast and friendly service. Very clean property! Thank you and we will return.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful location. Rooms are small but very comfy. Grounds are amazing.
Theresa (4/5): - We got to the hotel at 5:14. There was no one in the lobby. I got an email from them telling me what room I was in and where the key is. It was kind of creepy that we never seen anyone else there it was a few miles out of town. When we got ready to eat breakfast there was still no one at the desk. The continental breakfast was in the side room. It was cereal w milk. We bypassed breakfast and left. I don’t require a lot of interaction but I would of like to of seen an employee or owner We felt like we were the only people here in this big beautiful building.
Edmund (8/5): Good location for Bok Tower Gardens - No restaurant on site, but the continental breakfast was very good and staff very helpful. The dock is in disrepair as well. Very close to Bok Tower Gardens which is one of the reason we chose this lodge. There are only 12 rooms and ours was very comfortable. Great views on the lake.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Had to carry luggage to second floor. Room was cold and no way to increase heat. Nice grounds and facility. No vending area.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Really close to Legoland nice view of the lake and felt like an old-school Country Inn. Breakfast was good. The dock was closed off I guess it had damage from the storm couple weeks ago. They're nice enough to give us a bottom floor. The kitchen is was fully equiped. The rooms were okay. I was washing dishes I guess my biggest complaints AR only central air conditioning for each floor so they try and set it to a happy medium between all guest. No security at night so you feel kind of out there be nice if they had someone that stayed overnight in the hotel to address any concerns. I'm from a big city so I'm used to having security and things locked up at night. Anyway it's not five star hotel but it was comfortable and cozy
Matthew (8/5): Consider if your travels take you to Lake Wales! - If you're reading this review, you've probably found that lodging options in Lake Wales are very limited. Things are slightly better in Winter Haven, but that can be a 20 - 30 minute drive. That said, if you have a reason to visit Lake Wales (i.e. Bok Tower Gardens) this is a pleasant and unique place to stay. As other reviews have noted, the facility is operated by a local church / ministry as an event location as much as a hotel / inn. There was a wedding the weekend we stayed, which made things slightly noisy until the reception ended. Breakfast was a typical hotel buffet but was a good option versus driving to a restaurant on our first morning. The highlight is definitely the interior of the lodge, which has clearly received a great deal of TLC. Christmas decorations added to the charm. Our room was small but very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, the building exterior and grounds are not maintained to the same level, although this is not really a problem unless you intend to spend a lot of time there (which we didn't). During our stay, the dock on the lake was still off-limits and there was no evidence of repairs. Some have suggested this as an alternative when visiting Legoland; not sure we'd agree unless you really have an aversion to chain hotels / motels. All-in-all, we would stay here again if we were in Lake Wales for other reasons, but as a destination on it's own you may find the Capernaum Lodge lacking unless you are staying here for an event.
S (6/5): - Lovely lakeside location but rooms were extremely small and there was no soundproofing between rooms. Breakfast was at best marginal. Staff was friendly.
Earl (6/5): Looks nice, but don’t stay. - Rooms were not decorated in the least. King bed was 2 small beds pushed together. Windows aloud so much light that my wife couldn’t sleep. Nice location, but not the best accommodations.
Misty (6/5): eehhhh - Looks better online. Cant even fish in the lake. Breakfast was below average. Sausage gravy came out of a can.
Elizabeth (10/5): - We were delighted with our stay at historic Capernaum Lakeside Lodge! If you would like to experience a bit of Old Florida elegance and hospitality while you are visiting Central Florida, definitely stay here. We were attending a family wedding at Bok Tower Gardens, so booking at Capernaum Lodge was a perfect thematic choice. Situated on expansive Lake Pierce atop Lake Wales Ridge, one of Florida's highest geological points that runs through Central Florida, you will be surrounded by ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss in the midst of nearby orange groves. One of my delights of the weekend was when I happened upon a pair of demur sandhill cranes strolling around the grounds. Offered in the ballroom sized lobby, compete with refinished wood floors, massive chandeliers, open-beamed pecky cypress ceilings, and a huge stone fireplace, is an antique sideboard displaying locally sourced Honeybell orange marmalade and private label orange blossom honey. Purchase is on the Honor System! This takes me back to when I was a girl to the unattended orange blossom honey stands roadside along the groves. If your soul longs for a return to such a gentle and dignified time, even if for just a day, you will find it here. The breakfast buffet 7-9am was extensive, including GRITS, BISCUITS & SAUSAGE GRAVY! Friendly staff. The king-sized bed in Room 8 was comfortable and the fluffy white towels were thirsty. Immaculately clean. Make arrangements to get your key if checking in after 5pm.
Verified traveler (10/5): - This was a unique experience because it reminds me of an old plantation type of house. The staff were friendly and the lake views were dreamy.
Michele (8/5): - Quiet, remote, on the lake, however no lake access, dock in disrepair. Friendly staff.
Nicole (10/5): Peaceful - It was so beautiful and quite. I loved the back area where I read a book by the water. Such a peaceful place to recharge. All the staff were great as well.
Roger (8/5): - It was our base of operations for our reunion, and it worked well.
Marianne (8/5): - Lovely place. Period furniture. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast in the morning. Finding popular TV news, and late night programing is a nightmare. Nice verbal history. A written history would be better.
Allison (4/5): Uncomfortable Religious Retreat - This is a Christian retreat. Hotels.com website does not indicate this. Rooms were freezing and there was no way to adjust the temperature. Main bed was fine, but air conditioning blew non-stop all night directly on the bed. Sofa bed was miserable. Checked in after dark and there were no lights on outside. Trying to get kids and luggage in was spooky, to say the least. Never saw a single employee.
Verified traveler (6/5): Decent for the area - It is a nice peaceful place but it's a bed and breakfast but without daily room service. Also, it is a Christian retreat center so smoking and drinking are forbidden.
Linda (10/5): - Clean well kept Lodge. Room was small but adequate for one night. Breakfast was good with a nice variety of choices. Very quite with a great lake view.
DWare (10/5): - Friendly staff, since we’ve been here before, they upgraded our room. We could not have enjoyed this peaceful getaway anymore than we did
Gabrielle (8/5): - The location is great. You're right on the lake and the view is just gorgeous and peaceful. With that said, there are a few things about this place that could use improving. In our room, the TV was a flat screen, but the image was static-y and black and white the whole time. There was no fridge in the room. There were a few rocking chairs out side, which was nice, but the place just needs more. A pool would be great since you can't actually go in the lake; maybe a play ground for kids; some more landscaping/gardens around the area and more outside chairs to enjoy the view. There was a dock I was looking forward to sitting on, only to find the area chained off with "restricted" signs, so that was a bummer. Otherwise, room itself was fine and breakfast was good. I do like that it's a small place, it just feels very "bare bones" when you're there. Also, they should advertise on the Hotels.com site that there is no alcohol allowed on the property. This place is connected to some kind of ministry, which is fine, but you don't find out about the no alcohol issue until you enter the room and there are warning signs about being removed if any is found.
Verified traveler (10/5): - The cleanest room for an hotel as well as the peace and calm
Jennifer (8/5): - The property was pretty . We did a Sunday check in. They do not have staff at the desk on Sundays or after 5:00. So when we arrived on Sunday no one was there. I did check my e-mail and it gave instructions on what to do for check in, they were easy to follow. We got our belongings and went to check out our room. Room was clean, everything that we expected from photos online. Once in the room we did discover that this lodge is a nonprofit Christian organization. All room charges are donation. Not that it mattered to us, but just helpful information. We decided to walk around the lodge to see what it had to offer and also look for other people. From when we arrived we had not seen a soul. There were only two other cars in the parking lot. We did not see anyone else there. We went to check out the fishing dock that they show in the photos. We had planned to do some fishing off the dock. At that point we found out the dock was closed. We were quite disappointed. Had I known the dock was closed I probably would have picked a different location to stay at. This was a large deciding factor to stay here when I booked. It should be noted there are lots of beware of gator signs posted along the water. I am from Florida so this is a no brainer to me, but something families with young children should be cautious of. It was a nice quiet stay. No human interactions, other than check out when the lady at the desk was on her phone and could barely take 30 seconds to talk to us.
Verified traveler (8/5): A surprise. - Lovely grounds, historic building, great breakfast, friendly staff.
Verified traveler (6/5): Quaint and quiet - If you're looking for something reasonably priced and close to Legoland, this is a great place. Don't expect hotel-type accomodations. It's very lodge-y and dated, but was nice and spacious for our family of 5. Great hot FREE breakfast! We pretty much had the place to ourselves. It was clean and fine for one night on our road trip. Full kitchen in our room. It's also very close to Book Tower Gardens, which we wanted to visit but couldn't squeeze in.
amy (8/5): - No iron or ironing board. No hangers to hang anything. Beds were comfortable.
Chris (8/5): - The place is beautiful and extremely peaceful. The only issue I experienced is that WIFI service was extremely poor and practically non existent. This was more of an issue since I did not have good cell reception either. Besides that I would recommend as the rooms are very comfortable and the sight is just surreal.
Arline (10/5): - this was a very nice place to stay, very quiet, away from everything, breakfast was good, everything was wonderful. i would stay here again.
Jaclyn (10/5): Nesetled and Tucked away - If you looking for a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle this is your place. We have stayed twice and enjoy leaving LEGOland and getting to this tucked away treasure. Not to mention breakfast by Chef Willy is AMAZING.
Dennis (10/5): Relaxing place. - I liked the TV room and dining area. The room (we had a single room with king size bed) was nice, but a chair in the room would have helped. The view of the lake was great.
Kimberly (10/5): Beautiful Lodge - Our rooms were wonderful. The kids loved exploring the grounds. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfy. More than enough room for myself and 4 children. Our suite had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room and kitchen area. Cell coverage is spotty but they have free WiFi so I was able to make calls with that. The only thing I found odd was that there is no alcohol allowed on premises. Not a big deal although I could have used a glass of wine after being at Legoland all day. Wouldn't change my mind about staying there at all. All in all I loved our stay there.
David (10/5): - Wonderful lakeside lodge, way above expectations
Rishonea (10/5): - I just loved this place!! So peaceful and comfy! Will definitely return!!
John (10/5): Clean, well maintained, functional. - Nice grounds and very clean. Well maintained. Breakfast was provided each day and was very good. No entertainment on site for families beyond TV and piano, but then again not many places do provide that beyond a pool.
Barb (8/5): A wonderful get away! - A great place to get away from it all. You will find a large former retreat house-like atmosphere. Lovely old common areas, outdoor areas to sit and enjoy the quiet lake and wildlife. Lovely sunrises and sunsets. Room a bit small but there is much to enjoy here.
Verified traveler (8/5): Peacecul - You can not smoke or drink on property which is fine .
Holly (10/5): Inexpensive Overnight Stay - Absolutely loved the grounds and the Lodge. Willy makes an awesome breakfast. My son is attending Warner University about 15min away, so I will be back.
Verified traveler (10/5): The Lodge. - Quiet place staff very friendly. Breakfast very tasty.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful and on the lake. views were awesome.Contact with the staff was limited to just a few but they were outstanding.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent place to stay. I recommend if you need a place to get away from the noise of the city and recover energy.
Lisa (10/5): Gorgeous lakefront lodge - We stayed for one night to get an early start at Legoland the next morning but we wished we could have stayed much longer!! Beautiful 1925 mansion converted into a lodge for retreats and guests. Breakfast was yummy and the service was excellent. The alcohol- and tobacco-free property is perfect for families with children.
Lesly (10/5): Step back to Old Florida - Quaint, quiet and unique. I can’t say enough good things about this place! We only stayed for one night on our way to our final trip destination but it was absolutely worth the stop. This place is like a step back in time to old Florida. The grounds are beautiful and serene. The property is well cared for inside and out. The breakfast was top notch with many choices for hot and cold items. We will absolutely be staying here again soon!!
Pamela (8/5): Calm and peaceful getaway - This is a beautiful and well maintained 1920’s lodge. Great place to get away and relax. Nearby Bok Tower Gardens is a must see.
Verified traveler (8/5): Beautiful, charming but a little isolated - The lodge is charming, location is perfect if you are going to Legoland and includes a hearty breakfast. We never interacted with one staff member until we were checking out and she didn't make eye contact. It was clean and quaint but odd. A little spooky but beautiful.
Verified traveler (10/5): In town for Ironman competition - Super clean! Very quiet too. Loved it was peaceful! We truly enjoyed our stay, and will come back. Free breakfast was good too!
Lindsey (6/5): - The hotel was very clean, nice, and quiet. We never saw employees except when eating the breakfast. It was close to LEGOland, shopping, and restaurants. If TV and internet are something you need this may not be the place. Each night when coming in the tv (satellite) wasn’t working and neither did the WiFi and with kids that was an issue. Overall, nice, quiet and relaxing if you are not wanting to stay in a busy place this is for you!
Verified traveler (6/5): Alligators - There's a pier that looks beautiful and many visitors walked on it. I went to see the sunrise with my son and as I took a picture of my son, my foot went through a pier board. I freaked out, as well as everyone that was also on the pier freaked out and everyone immediately got off. There are alligators visible at the lake from what I was told; other visitors showed recordings of them. The pier should have been closed and a sign needs to be put to keep everyone off. I brought it to the staffs attention, and they immediately went to put the thin ropelike chain across. "Someone must have opened it", they said. I told them they need a posted sign and a lock on the chain. I saw many children and adults wander throughout the 2 days prior. It was a horrible experience. Please stay alert and do not go on that pier!!!! There are alligators on that lake.
Danie (10/5): 10th birthday - We arrived friday to what seemed like another time period. Breakfast in the mornings was outstanding. The staff very helpful and friendly. Plenty of room for the kids to ran around outside. We will be back.
Deb (10/5): Cozy place to stay in Lake Wales on a Lake - We needed a place to stay that was close to our family. I loved the ambiance of this place and the seclusion of the property. The staff informed us of the swarm of "blind mosquitos" and was proactive in keeping the grounds cleaned. These flying insects are not mosquitos, they are fresh water midges and do not bite, suck blood or carry disease. Beautiful site for any special ocassion. They had a wedding the last night we were there. Our stay was wonderful!
Sam (8/5): Quiet place to stay indoors - Quiet spot to get away. On beautiful Pierce Lake. Must travel some for eating other than breakfast. Swarming insects made it really unpleasant outside at dusk. No real amenities, just a nice place to sleep. Breakfast was just ok. Not that many people there and they ran out of scrambled eggs by the time we got to breakfast at 8:00 (breakfast is from 7-9) as we were getting ready to leave they brought out a waffle iron and told us how to make our waffles if we wanted any, but we had already finished. Everyone was friendly.