An Amazing Mid-Century Modern Experience | House in Winter Haven
4 Bedroom House in Winter Haven
Welcome to The Gene Leedy House, the life-long residence of iconic architect, Gene Leedy. A founding member of the Sarasota School of Architecture, Gene moved to Winter Haven, FL in 1954 and began to leave his mark on the small, citrus town, now known to locals as “Leedy Land”. One of his first projects, which would later be historically recognized as the “Craney Spec Homes”, consisted of eleven mid-century modern homes built on a crest between an existing Grapefruit grove and Lake Elbert. At the time, Gene’s modern design was deemed radical for its use of open floor plans, lack of ornamentation, exposed framing, sliding glass doors used as walls, and use of common, “honest” materials in uncommon ways. These elements, which are now commonplace in modern design, helped establish Gene and the Sarasota School of Architecture’s lasting legacy on modern architecture and explains why he occupied the home for over sixty years.
After Gene’s passing in 2019, the residence was purchased by architect and long-time family friend, Max Strang. Max, who spent many of his younger years visiting the house, realized the opportunity to honor his former mentor and restore the residence back to its previous state. While the property has undergone many changes, Max’s vision for the property was to not only rehabilitate, but restore many of the elements that were present in the original design. While some new touches have been made, you’ll find even more original elements restored, including most of the iconic furniture that’s been in the home for over sixty years.
This listing represents a truly unique opportunity to stay in the home of one of Florida’s most revered modern architects. Please note that this home was originally built in 1957 and is on the National Historic Register. Guests are encouraged to take this under consideration before booking this home.
The home features two separate “wings”. The Main Wing is comprised of the Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Bar/Library and two bedrooms. The Main Bedroom suite features a bedroom, attached office, bathroom and courtyard patios. There is another small bedroom with a bathroom across the hall.
The North Wing is located across the courtyard and functions well as a private suite with a bedroom, bathroom and lounge. The lounge has a sofa bed and can be closed off to be used as a private bedroom if needed.
An Amazing Mid-Century Modern Experience is located in Winter Haven. An Amazing Mid-Century Modern Experience provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.
An Amazing Mid-Century Modern Experience has 4 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Winter Haven has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Winter Haven, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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1 bathroom
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Towels provided
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Shampoo
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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Sofa bed
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Bed sheets provided
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4 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Paper towels
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Coffee/tea maker
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Ice maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen island
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Near laundromat
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Water park
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Theme parks nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Golf nearby
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Basketball nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Water skiing nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Books
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Property does not allow children
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Near a hospital
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Outdoor pool
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Heated pool
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Private pool
Policies
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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
