Railroad Caboose

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Lake Placid, FL

Murals of Lake Placid17 min walk
Lake Placid Tower19 min walk
AdventHealth Lake Placid4 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

I'm offering a completely remodeled Railroad caboose located at 227 Lake June Dr. Lake Placid Fl. 33852. right next to the railroad tracks in the cutest little town you never heard of, Lake Placid Florida. The train passes by 5 days a week. The caboose has an addition on the back deck with a full bath and stacking washer dryer. There is a full kitchen and a barbecue grill. 2 TVs, high-speed internet and cable. There is a short queen Murphy bed and a mini split air condition / heater. You can go to YouTube and type in... "Simpsonville Station Caboose," for a short video tour.

Lake Placid is a quaint little town located about 120 miles south of Tampa in the center of the state on highway 27. The next closest town would be Sebring. It is 15 mi north of Lake Placid and best known for the 12-hour races at Sebring.
Lake Placid has 29 named lakes, so fishing and water sports are enjoyed by many who come to visit.

Lake Placid is also known as "The Caladium Capital of the World" You will see Caladiums growing in many of the flower beds around town, and the bulbs can be purchased from local vendors.

Another enjoyable feature of this cute little town are the 49 murals painted on sides of buildings. They are magnificent, and most are within walking distance. You can pick up a mural magazine at the chamber of commerce building where they also show a 10 minute video of some history of the town and murals.

Another great place to visit would be the old Lake Placid Atlantic Coastline Depot. The Historical Societies Railroad museum is a great learning experience for both adults and children alike.

There are parks, restaurants, and golf courses, something for everyone. So come spend a couple nights in the Railroad Caboose at the Simpsonville Station. Explore the lovely town of Lake Placid and take with you a lifetime of memories.

Please note, I take great pride in providing a pristine space for you to enjoy your vacation. To do so, I charge a minimal host fee for cleaning services, if anything is not to your satisfaction, be sure to let me know and I will personally ensure it is corrected.

Thank you for looking, Jerry

Property manager

Jerry A Mazza

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Lake Placid

Located in Lake Placid, this apartment is in the city center and on a lake. Henscratch Farms and Sebring Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park and Lake Istokpoga. Children's Museum of the Highlands and Game Time are also worth visiting. Motor boating, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

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What's nearby

Historical Society Depot Museum - 14 min walk
Murals of Lake Placid - 17 min walk
Lake Placid Tower - 19 min walk
AdventHealth Lake Placid - 4 min drive
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

Sebring Station - 20 min drive
Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Beef O'Brady's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Wet Dogs Brewing - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Railroad Caboose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Railroad Caboose?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Railroad Caboose?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Railroad Caboose located?

Located in the heart of Lake Placid, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historical Society Depot Museum, Murals of Lake Placid, and Lake Placid Tower. AdventHealth Lake Placid and Fresenius Medical Care are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Apr 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Caboose

Our stay at the caboose was perfect! Jerry did an amazing job on restoring the caboose. The details were very thought out! Clean and comfortable. I don't want to give out too many of the "extra special" features here. If you are thinking about staying here, hit book! Don't even give it a second though! Jerry is an exceptional host! We even got to see a train go by. We normally don't stay at places twice, only because we want to see other places, but I want to go back! Thank you again Jerry! The memories from staying at the Caboose will last a lifetime!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

Apr 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing like a Caboose on a train weekend

Loved this novelty, very quaint, and quiet, yet fun and surprising. Very clean and well kept. Love the craftsmanship and unique renovation.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandi B.

Apr 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chuga chuga choo choo!

This was just a hoot! SOOO many little touches that made this caboose a sweet three day stay..We highly recommend. Take in the towns beautiful quaint and super friendly atmosphere. Do some bass fishing ( Caught 8 bank fishing for only 2hrs ..4 on two diff days) and was able to stay in a cool cool place to boot!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Apr 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Railcar Experience

This is a unique experience. If you like trains, you will love this place. It is an actual, formerly in service, railcar (caboose). Jerry did a phenomenal job with this one. Also, the little town is full of interest history, from tallest concrete tower of its day to the 50+ murals. Enjoy! -A&D

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita J.

Mar 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trains

For a train lover this was great. To have a train go by and wave at engineer from the back porch- perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jerry A Mazza

My name is Jerry Mazza I am 75 years old. I live on the property in Lake Placid Fl. 6 months out of the year, the other 6 months I spend in Bridgeville Pa. I bought several lots next to the property in Florida that I live on. The last lot I purchased went right up to the railroad tracks. I thought to myself, what a great place for a railroad caboose. 2 months later I had a railroad caboose.
US Sugar owns the rail line that goes past my property. With their help, I had 33 ft of railroad track laid on my property. After doing some research online, I ran an ad on Craigslist for a full size railroad caboose with cupola. I got a response from a gentleman in Brooksville Fl. After some negotiating an agreement was reached and I made arrangements to have the Caboose shipped 145 mi to my property in Lake Placid. The Caboose was a in pretty rough shape, but I couldn't wait to get started working on it. After a year and a half I completed the renovation. This was the most enjoyable project I've ever done.
I was told by some of the town seniors that the area where I live used to be called Simpsonville. It had a nice ring to it so I named my Railroad Caboose Simpsonville Station.
I hope you will have a chance to come and visit, stay in the Railroad Caboose, and visit the lovely little town of Lake Placid.
If you would like more information, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you very much, Jerry