Haven at Lake Deer — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Southwest Winter Haven, on Lake Deer, Winter Haven, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Southwest Winter Haven, on Lake Deer
Address
350 24th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Floor plans
Studio-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,099-$1,549 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1974
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Large public review base (178 reviews) skews strongly positive, with about 80% of reviewers reporting a favorable experience
- ✓Below-market rents make it one of the more affordable large communities in Winter Haven
- ✓Lake Deer views and a hammock garden add character not found at newer, more generic builds
- ✓Long operating history since 1974 with an active on-site management presence
Common complaints
- ✕Roughly one in ten reviewers report a negative experience, with some pointing to the wear that comes with 1974-era building systems
- ✕Being an older community, unit finishes and layouts are less modern than newer Winter Haven builds
- ✕A number of reviewers note parking can be tight during peak occupancy
Our take
Haven at Lake Deer is a large, long-established (1974) 368-unit community on Lake Deer in southwest Winter Haven. It is well-suited to budget-conscious renters, and its substantial public review base is mostly positive, though a minority of reviews cite the wear that comes with an older property.
Amenities
PoolDog parkPicnic area with grillPatio/balconyCar care centerHammock gardenLake views (select units)Property manager on site
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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