SLEEPS 20: Enjoy a wonderful family get away or corporate retreat at these TWO premier waterfront HOMES on the famous Chain of (19) Lakes! Separate yourself from the crowd at these side-by-side gems on 2 acres with gorgeous lake views and spectacular sunsets. Live your best life with nicely appointed kitchens, 4 private docks, 2 pools, 3 hot tubs, and many more luxurious amenities. We are just a few minutes to Legoland, restaurants and shopping, but miles from ordinary! The space WELCOME As owners of both of these properties, with an eye to retiring here in the next 5 years or so, we spend around 50 days a year on site, making upgrades and constant improvements. Because we actually spend quality time in living these houses, they have all the niceties and amenities you would expect from a family home. It’s personal to us, and we continually strive to make these spaces amazing for our ourselves and our guests. YOUR PROPERTIES (side-by-side F1 & F2) F1 (2 Stories) This stunning 4-bedroom 3.5 bath is more than 3000 sq. ft. and has everything you need for waterfront fun and relaxation. This luxurious home is truly a destination location that was made for entertaining. F1 HIGHLIGHTS (two story) +Custom built in 2006 +Chef’s kitchen with Bosch Professional appliances +Dedicated coffee bar +Professional interior design by Gigi +Waterfront on 3 sides of the property +Florida Pool – honoring Cypress Gardens +Massive dock with covered bar & mooring space for multiple boats. +Toy Hut: cornhole, fishing gear, vests, paddleboards & more +Gameport (ping pong – darts – more) +Lakeside hot tub +Screen enclosed FL pool & hot tub +Large screened porches upstairs and downstairs +West facing for fabulous sunsets +Covered parking for 3 vehicles +TVs in every room +Visit our Airbnb host profile for our additional listings, including booking the house next door +“Cypress Gardens Lake House” for more info F1 INTERIOR Spanning over 3,000 square feet, the interior has a relaxed and open floor plan with 2-story soaring ceilings, a spacious great room, wall-to-wall French doors and lower/upper screened porches for enjoying the amazing lakefront setting and sunsets. The Great Room is filled with beautiful furniture, decorations and artwork that provide an ambiance of tropical relaxation and belonging. The chef’s kitchen is designed for entertaining with Bosch Professional Series appliances featuring a 6-burner stove, two raised bars/buffets, granite slab countertops, and a custom pounded copper farm sink with unobstructed lake views. Coffee Bar Keurig, Nespresso (original pods), French press, drip, instant hot and electric kettle The laundry room features raised front loading GE washer and dryer with a separate sink. We have installed a whole house water softener for improved water quality. For drinking water aficionados, we have a installed a triple filter reverse osmosis water purification system at the kitchen sink for the best health and taste possible. 4 Rooms (F1) 1. Private Master Suite The ENTIRE upper floor is yours for luxurious living with an ultra-comfy king bed, private sunset balcony (with chairs and a table), California style walk-in closet, relaxing master bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower and double sink granite vanity. There is an additional private workspace in this room with a carefully chosen desk, chair and light. This floor exudes timeless traditional styles with a few interesting nods to the modern. Our three downstairs rooms are themed to reflect to the unique location on Lake Eloise, the Water Ski Capital of the World, and former home of Cypress Gardens. 2. Lake Room* Queen bed overlooking the lake with direct access to downstairs patio. 3. Ski Room* Two “day beds” that each easily convert to two King beds. Playful tropical colors with a water ski theme. Dedicated desk and chair. Walk in closet inside Jack and Jill bathroom. *The Lake Room and Ski Room share a “Jack and Jill” bathroom with separate tub, walk in shower, and double sinks 4. Garden Room Queen bed and walk in closet with private bathroom and shower (with handrails). Gaze at our beautiful hand painted wall mural featuring the famous “wedding gazebo” at Cypress Gardens. All bedrooms have TVs and luggage racks. We have created a semi-private cozy workspace under the stairs with a desk, chair, and light. There is a small bookshelf and basic office supplies for your use. F1 EXTERIOR The property is a tropical paradise with plenty of room for playing and relaxing. Surrounded by water, not neighbors. Our Caribbean style entrance features a Red Door, the multicultural sign of welcome and warmth. Pineapples, a symbol of Southern Hospitality, are placed inside and out to garner good cheer, human warmth, and family affection. If you find one that's ripe, feel free to pick and enjoy. Our two docks are available for your pleasure. The main dock features a large covered bar area with plenty of seating. It’s a perfect place for entertaining or just hanging out while enjoying the breathtaking lake views in style. The main dock also features a large uncovered area for fun in the sun. The jewel of the dock is our lakeside jacuzzi – relax amidst our signature ancient cypress trees that rise from the lake, just feet away. Marvel at magnificent views of nature at its best as you soak your cares away. If a screened in spa is more your style, enjoy our jacuzzi and New Florida Pool just a few steps outside. Our fun-sized pool is heated to 82-84 degrees for no additional cost from March-October. Additional fees will apply for heating (if possible) from November-February. Get set for outdoor living where you can use our 36" Blackstone griddle and/or 4 burner propane powered grill. Get set to relax in our dockside Adirondack chairs or comfy 2 person swinging chair. Bring or rent a boat for cruising the Chain of Lakes. It’s a perfect place for a water ski or wakeboard session on the world’s most famous lake for the sport. If angling is your style, cast and reel on 18 connected lakes for a great fish story. We have a dedicated pontoon boat on site for rental. This is for guests only and is available for at a significantly discounted rate. Nearly 1-acre of grounds are masterfully manicured with majestic cypress trees, flax, pineapple, a wide variety of palms, and much more. Take satisfaction knowing you're living your best life at our waterfront oasis. This is a place you won’t want to leave! --------------------------------- F2 DESCRIPTION (1-story) INTERIOR Spanning over 2,700 square feet on one floor, the interior has a warm connecting feel opening to breathtaking lake vistas. The Great Room, kitchen and dining areas are independent yet connected to the screen enclosed pool bar and patio with the expanse of the open lake and private docks just a few steps beyond. Our family, friends and guests universally comment on the great feeling of the connected common living spaces and how beautiful the sweeping lake views are from inside the house. The Great Room with extra high ceilings features relaxed seating for everyone to enjoy being together. The kitchen is well appointed for easy entertaining with bar seating and an oversized island. It includes a coffee bar with Keurig, Nespresso (Virtuo pods), French press, drip, coffee grinder, and electric kettle. The laundry room features raised front loading GE washer and dryer with a separate sink. Attention to lighting is important to us and you will find numerous dimmers, up lights, and coffered ceilings with recessed lights to create the perfect ambiance. We have installed a robust business grade Internet system that covers the entire house and grounds. We have Spectrum Internet Gig (the fastest available). Our business IT provider monitors 24-7 for fast response. We have installed a whole house water softener for improved water quality. For drinking water aficionados, we have a installed a triple filter reverse osmosis water purification system at the kitchen sink for the best health and taste possible. 4 Rooms (F2) 1. Private Master Suite Turn right at the welcome alcove through double French doors to enter an oasis of refined relaxation. The Tommy Bahamas half poster King Bed is beautiful an oh so comfy. Stream your favorites with our Samsung Smart TV. The sliding glass door on the right opens to the screened pool and lake beyond. Perfectly positioned on your left is the walk-in closet, walk in shower, master bath with soaking tub, and 2 separate sinks with vanities. 2. Pool Room Rest easy in our Tommy Bahamas queen bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. The sliding glass door opens directly to the screened pool and lake beyond. 3. Queen Room Queen bed with large walk-in closet and Samsung Smart TV. En-suite bathroom & shower (with additional Great room access). 4. Twin Room Two twin beds for single sleepers or kids. The whole room sits inside our signature “Fish Bowl” stylings. The space features a dedicated closet and Samsung Smart TV. A sturdy desk with basic office supplies can be used as a workspace area. “Pull-Out Sofa”: add up to 2 more guests with our pull-out sofa in the great room. Bathroom access in the hall way is just off the great room All bedrooms have dedicated closets and luggage racks. EXTERIOR (F2) The property is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. There’s plenty of room for playing and relaxing. Get set for outdoor living with our screened lakeside area. A large portion including the dining set and bar area are protected and covered with the extension of the roof. The pool and spas beyond are perfectly positioned between the action of the house and the serenity of historic Lake Eloise. Our behind the bar Blackstone Griddle has dedicated venting to cook up your favorites. A beverage refrigerator behind the bar is perfect for keeping your food and drinks chilled and ready for sharing. Relax in sun or shade with our two reclining lounge chairs: or take a load off with our love seat under shade and overlooking all the action. The pool is warmed by a Solar Heating System. Average Central Florida Pool Temperatures with this system are above 80 degrees from late February to late November. We have set the system to a max temperature of 86 degrees. The spa can be heated any time of year to 102 degrees with a gas heater at the push of a button. Bring or rent a boat for cruising the Chain of Lakes. It’s a perfect place for a water ski or wakeboard session on the world’s most famous watersports lake. If angling is your style, cast and reel on 18 connected lakes for a great fish story. We have a dedicated pontoon boat on site for rental. This is for guests only and is available for at a significantly discounted rate. Our two docks are available for your pleasure. The main dock features covered boat slip with bumpers and additional space for lakeside relaxation. Our second dock in the southside canal affords views to the wilds of Cypress Gardens. Take satisfaction knowing you're living your best life at our waterfront oasis. This is a place you won’t want to leave! Guest access F1: All areas on the grounds, except covered boat lift and carport enclosed and locked areas. There are a few cabinets and small spaces dedicated for owner use only. F2: All areas on the grounds, except the garage. There are a few cabinets and small spaces dedicated for owner use only.