The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Shaw House Bed & Breakfast as the Small Business of Month for December.
Think of all the things you would like in an ideal bed and breakfast: a homey atmosphere, historic character, good location for walking to local dining and amenities, great view, and comfortable accommodations. You have just described Shaw House Bed & Breakfast located at 605 East Orange Street. Opened in 2002, Shaw House Bed & Breakfast is an 1899 two story house which was lovingly restored by Tom and Inez Shaw who purchased it in 1999 on its 100th birthday.
All of the various amenities offered in downtown Lakeland are within easy walking distance. Guests enjoy a complimentary beverage at 5:30 p.m. and plan evenings out in downtown. Some use the back party deck and bar-b-que to create dinner. As evening falls, walk a block to the south and beautiful Lake Morton is available for a leisurely stroll. Shaw House Bed & Breakfast is an ideal location to explore all of Lakeland’s historic neighborhoods.
There are four rooms each with private bath. They are comfortably furnished and decorated. If guests are interested in learning about what Lakeland has to offer, its history, or just some good conversation, Tom is ready to accommodate. His long history as a City Commissioner and participant in the Sister Cities program provide him with a perspective and experience that many guests seek in a host. The guest book is a testament to the charming southern hospitality that Shaw House Bed & Breakfast offers. The living and dining rooms promote a feeling of being home, and the huge porches are a natural gathering place for guests to relax and enjoy the views and company. This must be why there are so many returning guests year after year.
Wedding parties also find Shaw House Bed & Breakfast to be a place where memories are made. The proximity of Hollis Garden, an ideal wedding venue, makes Shaw House Bed & Breakfast a natural place for the wedding party to prepare for the big moment and then celebrate the event. Shaw House Bed & Breakfast is one of Lakeland’s historic gems; a home away from home for travelers who really want to know a place and not just pass through.
Mr. Thomas R. Shaw
Shaw House Bed & Breakfast
605 E. Orange Street
Lakeland, FL 33801-5027
(863) 687-7120
F: (863) 802-8594
www.Shaws-bandb.20fr.com