Sylvan Shores Travel Guide

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These a caladiums, a bulb crop grown for its colorful foliage in brilliant shades of reds, pinks, and whites. A vista that can only be taken in by traveling to Lake Placid, Florida - "The Caladium Capital of the World". There are hundreds and hundreds of acres grown at Bates Sons AND Daughters. If you visit in late summer, before the fall harvest, you can appreciate all this color in person. #Trovember
These a caladiums, a bulb crop grown for its colorful foliage in brilliant shades of reds, pinks, and whites. A vista that can only be taken in by traveling to Lake Placid, Florida - "The Caladium Capital of the World". There are hundreds and hundreds of acres grown at Bates Sons AND Daughters. If you visit in late summer, before the fall harvest, you can appreciate all this color in person. #Trovember
Colorful caladiums covering hundreds and hundreds of acres at Bates Sons AND Daughters in Lake Placid, FL, the caladium capital of the world.
These a caladiums, a bulb crop grown for its colorful foliage in brilliant shades of reds, pinks, and whites. A vista that can only be taken in by traveling to Lake Placid, Florida - "The Caladium Capital of the World". There are hundreds and hundreds of acres grown at Bates Sons AND Daughters. If you visit in late summer, before the fall harvest, you can appreciate all this color in person. #Trovember
These a caladiums, a bulb crop grown for its colorful foliage in brilliant shades of reds, pinks, and whites. A vista that can only be taken in by traveling to Lake Placid, Florida - "The Caladium Capital of the World". There are hundreds and hundreds of acres grown at Bates Sons AND Daughters. If you visit in late summer, before the fall harvest, you can appreciate all this color in person. #Trovember

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lake side house in the middle of orange country/

lake side house in the middle of orange country/

Lake Placid FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Placid. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lake Placid Tower and Murals ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
The pool was nice. The air conditioner needs to be looked at. We had it on 69 and inside was 79. No outside lighting. Stove, microwave and oven lights were out. Numerous indoor lights were burned out also. Need bedside tables on both sides of beds. A end table between sofa and chair in TV room would ...

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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lake side house in the middle of orange country/
Beautiful Spacious Lakefront home

Beautiful Spacious Lakefront home

Lake Placid FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Placid Tower and Murals of Lake Placid ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Great stay
House was great. Family enjoyed the water and pool table. Back porch has great views of the sunrise over lake Clay. Fourth of July fire works around lake were really enjoyable to watch from the boat out on the lake. We will be back.

Reviewed on 6 July 2025

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Beautiful Spacious Lakefront home
Lakeside Luxury on Lake Clay!

Lakeside Luxury on Lake Clay!

Lake Placid FL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Placid Tower and Murals ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Publix across the street was handy. House was clean , and decorated for the holiday. We would consider staying there again.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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Lakeside Luxury on Lake Clay!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake Retreat for10 has Pool-Dock-4 Bedrooms-2 Bath Expansive Lakefront Views

Lake Retreat for10 has Pool-Dock-4 Bedrooms-2 Bath Expansive Lakefront Views

Lake Placid FL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Placid Tower and Murals of Lake ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Great Lake House
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great communication with the host, the home is ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Lake Retreat for10 has Pool-Dock-4 Bedrooms-2 Bath Expansive Lakefront Views
lake side house in the middle of orange country/

lake side house in the middle of orange country/

Lake Placid FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Placid. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lake Placid Tower and Murals ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
The pool was nice. The air conditioner needs to be looked at. We had it on 69 and inside was 79. No outside lighting. Stove, microwave and oven lights were out. Numerous indoor lights were burned out also. Need bedside tables on both sides of beds. A end table between sofa and chair in TV room would ...

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

lake side house in the middle of orange country/
Lakeside Luxury on Lake Clay!

Lakeside Luxury on Lake Clay!

Lake Placid FL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Placid Tower and Murals ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Publix across the street was handy. House was clean , and decorated for the holiday. We would consider staying there again.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Lakeside Luxury on Lake Clay!
See all properties in Sylvan Shores
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Aerial view of a communications tower surrounded by lush greenery and forest, west of Vero Lakes Estates, Fellsmere, Florida.

Lake Placid Tower

Learn about the local history of Sylvan Shores when you spend time at Lake Placid Tower. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Lake Placid Tower

Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park

You can take time to visit Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park during your travels to Lake Placid. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park

Murals of Lake Placid

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Murals of Lake Placid during your travels in Lake Placid. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Murals of Lake Placid

American Clown Museum & School

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at American Clown Museum & School in Lake Placid. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

American Clown Museum & School

Historical Society Depot Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Historical Society Depot Museum during your trip to Lake Placid. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Historical Society Depot Museum

AdventHealth Lake Placid

If AdventHealth Lake Placid is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Lake Placid.

AdventHealth Lake Placid