Winter Haven Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Winter Haven is a prosperous city located southwest of Orlando in Polk County, central Florida. This city has officially adopted the slogan “The Chain of Lakes City,” and is widely recognized as the water skiing capital of the world. Winter Haven’s city limits touch or surround 41 lakes with a unique 16-lake southern chain and 9-lake northern chain connected by navigable canals. In fact, any spot in Winter Haven is within a few steps of a freshwater lake or canal. Polk County includes a total of 550 lakes. This makes it a boating paradise. Public boat ramps are scattered along lake shores, some in conjunction with beaches, fishing piers, recreational facilities and picnic areas. Besides outdoor recreation, places to visit in Winter Haven include the Cypress Gardens, which features lush botanical gardens, water ski shows, floral festivals and reptile and bird shows. The Water Ski Museum and Hall of Fame is also located in Winter Haven and includes displays, paintings and information about water skiing’s pioneers and stars. Bok Tower Gardens is located southeast of town, and its majestic carillon tower stands on the highest point in Florida. Accommodations in Winter Haven range from budget motels to country inns and lakeside resorts, making it the perfect location for your central Florida vacation.

Surrounding areas: Auburndale, Florida (4.6 mi), Haines City, Florida (7.8 mi), Davenport, Florida (11.4 mi), Lake Wales, Florida (12.3 mi), Lakeland, Florida (14.5 mi), Plant City, Florida (23.9 mi), Kissimmee, Florida (26.5 mi)

Winter Haven Vacation Rentals

Listing	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Lake Cannon Guest House			House	1	1	2
1 bedroom vacation rental			Apartment	1	1	2
Waters Edge Quaint Cottage / Lake Eloise / Cypress Gardens			Cottage	1	1	2
Winter Haven Two Bedroom Rental			Apartment	2	1	4
Moon's Fish Camp			House	2	2	4
Lake Ashton Golf Community	P	H	House	2	2	4
Lake Ashton Community	P	H	Condo	2	2	4
Lakefront Home for Seniors 55+and free Golf	P	H	House	2	2	5
Lakefront condo next to Indians Spring training	P		Condo	2	2	6
Beautiful Lake Ashton Golf Club Community			House	3	2	2
Beautiful Lake Ashton Golf Club - 3 BR 2 Bath Villa	P	H	House	3	2	6
Lake Rochelle Rental (Lakefront)			House	3	2	8
Lake Roy Townhome	P		Townhome	3	2	8
Winter Haven Apartment Rental			Apartment	3	2	8
Lake Cannon Lake Front			House	3	2	8
Lakehouse Vacation Retreat in Winter Haven Florida	P	H	House	3	2½	11
Lakefront Property Get Away	P		House	4	3	9
Florida Lakehouse Vacation Rental - Executive Level	P	H	House	4	4	12

Winter Haven 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	73°F	51°F	2.39 in.	-
February	75°F	51°F	2.57 in.	-
March	80°F	56°F	3.36 in.	-
April	84°F	59°F	2.21 in.	-
May	88°F	66°F	3.68 in.	-
June	91°F	70°F	6.91 in.	-
July	92°F	72°F	8.12 in.	-
August	92°F	72°F	7.52 in.	-
September	90°F	71°F	6.16 in.	-
October	85°F	65°F	2.64 in.	-
November	79°F	59°F	2.43 in.	-
December	74°F	53°F	2.23 in.	-

Winter Haven Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located about 18 miles west of Winter Haven in Lakeland, Florida, the Kissimmee Gateway airport (ISM) located approximately 24 miles northeast of Winter Haven in Orlando, Florida, the Orlando International airport (MCO) located roughly 37 miles northeast of Winter Haven in Orlando, Florida, the Executive airport (ORL) located around 42 miles northeast of Winter Haven in Orlando, Florida, and finally the Tampa International airport (TPA) located about 49 miles west of Winter Haven in Tampa, Florida.

Winter Haven Attractions

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


Amusement and Theme Parks
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park	Winter Haven	FL
Old Town	Kissimmee	FL	26.1 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Walt Disney World - Epcot	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
SeaWorld Orlando	Orlando	FL	40.6 mi.
Universal Studios Florida	Orlando	FL	40.6 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure	Orlando	FL	40.6 mi.
Busch Gardens Tampa	Tampa	FL	45.4 mi.
Celebration Station	Clearwater	FL	66.0 mi.
Kidstar Park	Port Charlotte	FL	73.9 mi.
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	84.3 mi.

Water Parks
Water Mania	Kissimmee	FL	26.1 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Wet N' Wild	Orlando	FL	40.6 mi.
Adventure Island	Tampa	FL	45.4 mi.
Buccaneer Bay	Spring Hill	FL	59.0 mi.
Wild Waters	Silver Springs	FL	84.3 mi.

Golf Courses
Baytree Golf Club	Winter Haven	FL
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club	Winter Haven	FL
Four Lakes Golf Club	Winter Haven	FL
Lake Bess Country Club	Winter Haven	FL
Terrys Par 3	Winter Haven	FL
Willowbrook Golf Course	Winter Haven	FL
Cypress Greens Golf & Tennis Community	Lake Alfred	FL	3.9 mi.
Hamptons Golf Club	Auburndale	FL	4.6 mi.
Diamondback Golf Club	Haines City	FL	7.8 mi.
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club	Haines City	FL	7.8 mi.
Sun Air Lodge & Golf Course	Haines City	FL	7.8 mi.
Deer Creek Golf & Tennis RV Resort	Davenport	FL	11.4 mi.
Highlands Reserve Golf Course	Davenport	FL	11.4 mi.
Polo Park East	Davenport	FL	11.4 mi.
Polo Park Golf Course	Davenport	FL	11.4 mi.
Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club	Davenport	FL	11.4 mi.
Bartow Golf Course	Bartow	FL	12.3 mi.
Highland Park Hills Inn & Golf Club	Lake Wales	FL	12.3 mi.
Lake Ashton Golf Club	Lake Wales	FL	12.3 mi.
Oakwood Golf Club	Lake Wales	FL	12.3 mi.
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Bramble Ridge Golf Course	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Cleveland Heights Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Club at Eaglebrooke	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Publix Par 3 Golf Center	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Sandpiper Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Skyview Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.
Wedgewood Country Club	Lakeland	FL	14.5 mi.

State Parks
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park		FL	17.3 mi.
Lake Kissimmee State Park		FL	22.3 mi.
Alafia River State Park		FL	27.5 mi.
Paynes Creek Historic State Park		FL	29.1 mi.
Lake Louisa State Park		FL	29.5 mi.
General James A. Van Fleet Trail State Park		FL	33.3 mi.
Hillsborough River State Park		FL	33.8 mi.

Museums
International Sport Aviation Museum (ISAM)	Lakeland	FL	13.9 mi.	(Technology)
Orlando Museum of Art	Orlando	FL	40.6 mi.	(Art)
Tampa Museum of Art	Tampa	FL	45.4 mi.	(Art)
Henry B. Plant Museum	Tampa	FL	45.4 mi.	(History)
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden	Winter Park	FL	45.5 mi.	(Art)
Morse Museum	Winter Park	FL	45.5 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Discovery Island Zoological Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
The Living Seas	Lake Buena Vista	FL	27.2 mi.
Sea World of Orlando	Orlando	FL	40.6 mi.
Busch Gardens	Tampa	FL	45.4 mi.
Florida Aquarium	Tampa	FL	45.4 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden	Tampa	FL	45.4 mi.
Central Florida Zoological Park	Lake Monroe	FL	59.7 mi.
Brevard Zoo	Melbourne	FL	68.0 mi.
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	84.3 mi.

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