Lake Wales Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Lake Wales is located in the geographic center of Florida, and is most well known as being the home to the impressive Bok Tower Gardens which draws visitors from around the world. This National Historic Landmark known as “America’s Taj Mahal,” features a garden and a 57-bell carillon. It stands atop one of Florida’s highest hills, surrounded by elaborate gardens filled with rare and exotic plants. Lake Wales is set among the rolling hills of Polk County, and has a National Historic District that features art galleries and antique shops, along with a series of beautiful murals depicting the history of the area. In addition to a very nice 2.25-mile hiking/biking path along the shores of Lake Wales, there are more than 250 acres of public parks and athletic fields within the city limits. Just 15 miles east of Lake Wales is Lake Kissimmee State Park, which has nearly 6,000 acres that are outstanding for hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birdwatching. Other attractions in Lake Wales include Spook Hill, where objects appear to defy the laws of gravity, and Chalet Suzanne, a storybook inn that is a National Register Building, nestled on small Lake Suzanne among citrus groves. Lake Wales is less than an hours drive from both coasts, Disney World and other internationally known tourist destinations.

Surrounding areas: Winter Haven, Florida (12.3 mi), Haines City, Florida (14.6 mi), Auburndale, Florida (16.7 mi), Davenport, Florida (17.7 mi), Avon Park, Florida (22.1 mi), Lakeland, Florida (24.8 mi), Wauchula, Florida (28.5 mi)

Lake Wales Vacation Rentals

Listing	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Bass Fish and go to Disney			House	1	1	9
LAKEVIEW, Boating,fishing , Sea Plane Community			House	2	1	4
Lake Cottage			Cottage	2	1	8
Granada Condominiums	P	H	House	2	2	4
Fresh Water Fishing Oasis			House	2	2	4
Westgate River Ranch	P		Cottage	2	2	8
Clinch Lake Cabin			Cabin	2	2½	4
Lake Buffum-Canal Home			House	3	1	6
Hidden Treasure Country Home			House	3	2	6
Crooked Lake Bungalow			House	3	2	6
Lake Buffum Home "Special Winter Prices"			House	3	2	6
Water Front Home Central Florida			House	3	2	8
Paradise Lakehome On Pristine Crooked Lake	P	H	House	3	2	10
Lake Bungalow			House	3	2½	6

Lake Wales Weather & Climate

The Heart, or approximate geographic center of Florida, surrounding the Orlando area, is situated 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 75 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. One of the region's main attractions is the near perfect year-round weather. Mid-Florida's subtropical climate is warm and humid during the summertime with almost daily thundershowers. However, these storms are scattered and generally pass quickly and the sunshine soon returns. Average annual rainfall is over 50 inches per year, keeping Central Florida lush and green all year long. The average elevation of this area is 127 feet above sea level and prevailing winds are southerly at nine mph. Winters in Central Florida are delightful, with warm days and mild evenings, much less humidity than summer and lots of sunshine.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	72°F	49°F	2.38 in.	-
February	74°F	50°F	2.43 in.	-
March	78°F	54°F	3.12 in.	-
April	82°F	58°F	2.02 in.	-
May	87°F	64°F	3.88 in.	-
June	90°F	69°F	7.12 in.	-
July	91°F	71°F	7.45 in.	-
August	90°F	71°F	6.64 in.	-
September	88°F	70°F	5.83 in.	-
October	83°F	63°F	2.50 in.	-
November	77°F	57°F	2.23 in.	-
December	73°F	51°F	2.10 in.	-

Lake Wales Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located about 27 miles west of Lake Wales in Lakeland, Florida, the Orlando International airport (MCO) located approximately 39 miles northeast of Lake Wales in Orlando, Florida, the Tampa International airport (TPA) located roughly 58 miles west of Lake Wales in Tampa, Florida, and finally the Melbourne International airport (MLB) located around 58 miles east of Lake Wales in Melbourne, Florida.

Lake Wales Attractions

While staying in your Lake Wales Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.


Amusement and Theme Parks
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park	Winter Haven	FL	8.4 mi.
Old Town	Kissimmee	FL	28.8 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Walt Disney World - Epcot	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
SeaWorld Orlando	Orlando	FL	45.6 mi.
Universal Studios Florida	Orlando	FL	45.6 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure	Orlando	FL	45.6 mi.
Busch Gardens Tampa	Tampa	FL	53.5 mi.
Kidstar Park	Port Charlotte	FL	69.1 mi.
Celebration Station	Clearwater	FL	74.4 mi.

Water Parks
Water Mania	Kissimmee	FL	28.8 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Wet N' Wild	Orlando	FL	45.6 mi.
Adventure Island	Tampa	FL	53.5 mi.
Buccaneer Bay	Spring Hill	FL	70.9 mi.
Wild Waters	Silver Springs	FL	95.2 mi.

Golf Courses
Highland Park Hills Inn & Golf Club	Lake Wales	FL
Lake Ashton Golf Club	Lake Wales	FL
Oakwood Golf Club	Lake Wales	FL
Lily Lake Golf Resort	Frostproof	FL	11.9 mi.
Baytree Golf Club	Winter Haven	FL	12.3 mi.
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club	Winter Haven	FL	12.3 mi.
Four Lakes Golf Club	Winter Haven	FL	12.3 mi.
Lake Bess Country Club	Winter Haven	FL	12.3 mi.
Terrys Par 3	Winter Haven	FL	12.3 mi.
Willowbrook Golf Course	Winter Haven	FL	12.3 mi.
Diamondback Golf Club	Haines City	FL	14.6 mi.
Indian Lake Estates Golf & Country Club	Indian Lake Estates	FL	14.6 mi.
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club	Haines City	FL	14.6 mi.
Sun Air Lodge & Golf Course	Haines City	FL	14.6 mi.
Cypress Greens Golf & Tennis Community	Lake Alfred	FL	15.3 mi.
Bartow Golf Course	Bartow	FL	15.7 mi.
Hamptons Golf Club	Auburndale	FL	16.7 mi.
Deer Creek Golf & Tennis RV Resort	Davenport	FL	17.7 mi.
Highlands Reserve Golf Course	Davenport	FL	17.7 mi.
Polo Park East	Davenport	FL	17.7 mi.
Polo Park Golf Course	Davenport	FL	17.7 mi.
Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club	Davenport	FL	17.7 mi.
Bull Run Country Club	Poinciana	FL	18.6 mi.
StoneGate Golf Club At Solivita	Poinciana	FL	18.6 mi.
Highlands Ridge	Avon Park	FL	22.1 mi.
Pinecrest Golf Club	Avon Park	FL	22.1 mi.
River Greens Golf Course	Avon Park	FL	22.1 mi.
Reservation	Mulberry	FL	23.6 mi.
Torrey Oaks Golf Course	Bowling Green	FL	23.9 mi.
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL	24.8 mi.

State Parks
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park		FL	11.4 mi.
Lake Kissimmee State Park		FL	13.5 mi.
Paynes Creek Historic State Park		FL	23.7 mi.
Highlands Hammock State Park		FL	30.2 mi.
Alafia River State Park		FL	33.0 mi.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park		FL	37.0 mi.
Lake Louisa State Park		FL	39.7 mi.

Museums
International Sport Aviation Museum (ISAM)	Lakeland	FL	24.2 mi.	(Technology)
Orlando Museum of Art	Orlando	FL	45.6 mi.	(Art)
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden	Winter Park	FL	50.3 mi.	(Art)
Morse Museum	Winter Park	FL	50.3 mi.	(Art)
Tampa Museum of Art	Tampa	FL	53.5 mi.	(Art)
Henry B. Plant Museum	Tampa	FL	53.5 mi.	(History)

Zoos and Aquariums
Discovery Island Zoological Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
The Living Seas	Lake Buena Vista	FL	33.9 mi.
Sea World of Orlando	Orlando	FL	45.6 mi.
Busch Gardens	Tampa	FL	53.5 mi.
Florida Aquarium	Tampa	FL	53.5 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden	Tampa	FL	53.5 mi.
Brevard Zoo	Melbourne	FL	60.9 mi.
Central Florida Zoological Park	Lake Monroe	FL	65.5 mi.
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	95.2 mi.

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