My 3 sisters and I stayed this Lakeland escape so we could visit with family who live a couple of streets away. It was very convenient for our trip's purposes. The pool area is great, but a little too chilly during our stay to take advantage of it. We all agreed our grandkids would love it. We ate at Fred's Market and Restaurant, which is very good country cooking. We also ate at Harry's downtown, when we went to the First Friday event - it was Mardi Gras, so very crowded, but still very enjoyable. The servings at Harry's are extra large, so it would be easy to split an entree. Overall, we enjoyed staying at the Lakeland Escape and would use it again when we visit Lakeland - it's a good location for day trips to a number of tourist attractions!