Located directly over the Kissimmee River, Cutty Shack is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home that offers peaceful evenings and a perfect fishing retreat. You can walk next door to Camp Mack River Resort for drinks or watch a weigh-in, while also enjoying access to its amenities like boat ramp and camp store.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7173 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
"The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River
"Cutty Shack" is the perfect fishing retreat. It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home built by our family in 1969. The Cutty Shack will sleep 6-7. This large stilt home (all living area is upstairs) is situated directly over the Kissimmee River and right next door to Camp Mack River Resort. You and your group can enjoy peaceful evenings in the house, or walk next door to grab a drink and watch a "weigh-in". Life on the Kissimmee River is very peaceful. On some weekends and holidays, Camp Mack may have concerts and fishing tournaments, making the scene more lively. Lake Kissimmee State Park is less than one mile away and is a great place for picnics or hikes. If you have a large group, the Cutty Shack is so close to Camp Mack that additional members of your party can stay there and still be within walking distance. Additional information: Parking for pick-up trucks and trailers is available on the property. Camp Mack amenities include Boat ramp ($6), camp store, ATM, fishing licenses, bait, and tackle. There is even a food truck if you don't catch enough fish for dinner. Airboat rides provided by local guides are available through Alligator Cove Airboat Nature Tours. The Cutty Shack is a stilt house over 50 years old in the middle of Florida. It was built by our family for our family. At any time of year, we may have lots of bugs, gators, sandhill cranes, etc. If you are looking for a place to stay while you fish or hunt, this is it. Evening activities include playing cards, games, watching movies or sitting by the fire at Camp Mack. It is rural and rustic. If you are looking for new, modern and fancy, you may want to look closer to Orlando or check out the Hampton Inn in Lake Wales. Our house maybe just 20 minutes from downtown Lake Wales, but it's a world away. Bring your bass boat! We have a boat slip under the house that is included in the rental. Five generations of our family have enjoyed this little slice of Florida paradise, and we hope you will too!
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hunting nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Unit size: 1,858 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
Small children are allowed; however, the stairs are steep. Close supervision is required at all times and the house is not child proofed.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Lake Wales, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Oakwood Golf Club and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Kissimmee State Park and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park. Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Boggy Creek Airboat Rides are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby. Visit our Lake Wales travel guide
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
2 min drive - 1.0 km
Fish Lake
18 min drive - 18.7 km
Getting around
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
80 min drive
Restaurants
The Port Steak & Seafood
50 min drive
Liars Lair Saloon
13 min walk
Gator Mack‘s Sports Bar
13 min walk
Rosie's Snack Shack
7 min walk
Mar Lisa Cove
12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is "The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Lake Kissimmee State Park. Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park and Lake Hatchineha are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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"The Cutty Shack" Lake House on Kissimmee River Reviews
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Location, location location I wanted to stay as close to Camp Mack as I could and did not know this area. This was my first time visiting and did not realize until I got here that it was right next door to Camp Mack. This house is very nice and spacious; myself, two of my family members and two of my friends stayed here with plenty of room. We took two boats with us, there is plenty of room to park both of them underneath the house and yard plenty big enough for trailers. It was nice having a cleaning station to clean the fish. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here who wants to fish. This chain of lakes is wonderful. The house had basically everything you needed for your stay. The owner was very nice and responded quickly and was lovely to work with. Definitely will stay here again!
Perfect house to get away and enjoy old Florida. House was great and host was so easy to get ahold of and communicate with. We will definitely be back.
We come every year and accommodations and location are great! Always well informed by Kristin of every detail for our stay. We are already planning our trip for next year.
Had a great time turkey hunting with friends an family perfect location nice an clean house everything we needed a great place
Michael B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
18 Apr 2018
One of the best experiences ever!
Amazing location from where we usually stay. We walked into the house and was in awe. Spacious, clean, beautiful, everything you could ever need! The best place I’ve ever stayed at in Lake Wales!
Me and a buddy of mine started bringing our dads who were lifelong friends fishing at Camp Mack since the late 90’s. This is by far the most accommodating place we have stayed. We reserved for our next trip next year before we left.
Staying here made our whole Thanksgiving Weekend so special! Waking up on the water, docking the airboats underneath safe and sound! Our favorite place to stay every time we head to the Lake! Kristin is so good with communication before during AND after our stay! Thank you guys so much and was awesome meeting Eddie this trip, the man who built it! Awesome history!
We have used the Cutty for years and always have to say the stay has never disappointed! Old age may catch up with but good Lord willing will be back again next year!
Chose this property for its proximity & boat slip to Camp Mack. It was adorable place. Roomy & Retro! Property Manager makes sure to accommodate special requests. Amenities are plenty & above expectations. Thank you for offering a tranquil water retreat!
Everything was exceptional except the grass needed mowing! The grass was almost knee high and you would get ants on you when you walked through it. This in no left a negative impact on my group, we are looking for the days to book for next year already.
We come down here this time every year, but this was the first time staying at the Cutty Shack. We loved every moment of our stay and I am not lying when I say I had tears in my eyes when I locked the little shack up upon departure. :-( We have been traveling home for two days now and I still miss the slanty shack. We hope to be able to stay there again soon! Kristin was an excellent host and was amazing to work with! If you are looking for some awesome down home Florida fun, this is the place to go! Just please don’t book my dates!!! ;-) ;-) See you soon Cutty Shack!