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Come vacation in a treasure of Summer Haven history. This 110 year old cottage is located 50 steps from the Atlantic Ocean and directly on the Summer Haven River. Five bedrooms, a great room with fireplace, two bathrooms - one with an original claw-footed tub - large family kitchen, pantry, laundry, dining porch, swimming and boating dock and porches all around.

Completely renovated with devoted attention to detail, The Lodge welcomes up to six adults, plus children and pets. An example of early Florida luxury summer homes, The Lodge glows with hand rubbed original wood walls and ceilings. Solid hard pine floors have been brought back to their original beauty. One hundred-year-old windows glow with old glass, and are accented with interior louvered shutters.

Beautiful artwork and personal pieces belonging to the fourth generation of the original owners accent each room. New furnishings, hand picked by the owners, are in keeping with the early part of the 1900's and carry the feeling of old Florida . Carefully concealed installed central air and heat, plumbing and wiring update this landmark structure. An entertainment center in the great room provides a large television, VCR, DVD and stereo - yet can be closed up to slip away in the past.

Interior: Rooms are comfortably fitted with air, ceiling fans, telephones, and cable TVs for delightful escape after a day at the beach with family and friends. Four of the bedrooms feature queen sized beds, though the rooms are of the small "camp" style: there are no closets, but clothing my be placed in bureau drawers, on shelves or hung on old wooden pegs. The fifth bedroom is fitted with bunk beds for children.

The kitchen is great. At the turn of the century, the detached kitchen was planned for the help to prepare meals, which were served to family and guests on the dining porch.

Four queen bedrooms, one children's room with bunk beds, two bathrooms, a delightful dine-in kitchen, laundry room, dining porch and a dock on the river promise comfort and enjoyment for your family. Ocean and river views shine in through the kitchen to the living room. Old Florida at its best. Restored to the style of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings "Cross Creek" (house now a museum), every detail and amenity has been selected and designed by the owners. Complete comfort and convenience are provided.

• Tax & Housekeeping:  All state and county taxes are included in our rates. Limited housekeeping is also included, and requires that you leave your home neat. Full exit cleaning or daily housekeeping is available by arrangement. Please check with the office.

• Deposits:  50% to reserve, balance 30 days before arrival. Security deposit: $700 REFUNDABLE CASH payment in addition to rental fee. Clean House = Full Refund!

• Payment Policies:  Pets are welcome in all of our properties. Pet fees are $125 + tax, per pet. WEDDINGS are welcome too at some homes; additional fees and agreements are appropriate, please call our office for assistance. All major credit cards & checks are accepted.

• Cancellations:  Should your plans change after your deposit or full payment has been made, we will happily reschedule your stay for a mutually convenient time. Please ask for a copy of the rental agreement for a full explanation. We recommend travel insurance from AIG or another reputable source if you feel there's a chance you may have to cancel.

• Arrival/Departure: Check-in at 4:00 P.M. - time to chill the wine and enjoy the beach! Check-out at 11:00 A.M. to make room for our next guests! These times are firm. Late departures will cause an additional day to be charged to your account.

• Holiday Rates:  A 25% increase will occur at major holidays and event weeks. Our favorite holidays are Christmas, New Years' Eve, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. Special events in our area include Rolex 24 Hours & Speed Weeks, Daytona 500 & Bike Week.