Lakeshore Club — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Southwest Winter Haven, on Lake Howard, Winter Haven, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Southwest Winter Haven, on Lake Howard
Address
1300 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,475-$2,200 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1985
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓One of the few Winter Haven communities with direct lake access on Lake Howard, appealing to boating and fishing residents
- ✓Five-story mid-rise design offers elevated lake views uncommon in the area's mostly two-story housing stock
- ✓In-building sauna is a distinctive amenity not found at most competing communities
- ✓Larger unit sizes are available, up to nearly 1,900 sq ft, for renters wanting more space
Common complaints
- ✕As an older (1985) mid-rise, building systems and finishes are more dated relative to newer competitors
- ✕A modest total unit count means limited availability and floor-plan choice at any given time
- ✕Lake-view and waterfront units carry a premium versus the community's base rent
Our take
Lakeshore Club is a smaller, 1985-built, five-story mid-rise directly on Lake Howard in southwest Winter Haven, one of the few local communities with true lake access. It suits renters who want a waterfront lifestyle with elevated views; being an older building, it trades modern finishes for a distinctive lakefront setting.
Amenities
Direct Lake Howard access and multiple lake viewsSaunaPoolControlled accessDog parkWalk-in closetsAdditional storage availableEnglish and Spanish speaking staff
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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