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Shaded lakeside grassy area with moss-draped oaks framing a dock extending onto calm water at Lake Mariana.

Central Florida

Central Florida · Polk County (Winter Haven / Lake Mariana)

The Preserve · The Outpost Resort

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The Outpost is a large lakefront resort on Lake Mariana with a dedicated “Preserve” enclave marketing oversized tiny-style pads, full hookups, and resort amenities (docks, beach areas, outdoor gathering spaces). It is often cited alongside Central Florida tiny-living roundups—geographically in Polk County rather than St. Cloud, but within the same broad Orlando–Tampa corridor.

Pads & tenancy snapshot

Dedicated micro-home loop with concrete patio pads and utility pedestals inside a master resort. Outside THOWs may be allowed on select annual sites while inventory sells through—validate certification, skirt, and anchorage expectations before haul-in.

Pad mix includes annual lease language for THOW-friendly lots within a broader RV resort—confirm pet rules, length limits, and insurance class with the park office.

Ownership models surfaced

Own home · lease landRent home or padVaries · confirm with community

Key amenities

Boolean flags summarize what directories can filter on; they are directional only—operators change pet rules, dock limits, or fitness bundles without notice.

  • Lakefront
  • Waterfront / marina
  • Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Dock / marina access
  • RV-style hookups

Stewardship disclosures

Operates under RV resort DNA—verify whether Florida DBPR/licensing treats your occupancy as tenancy vs. campground stay, especially for homestead mail or voter registration storytelling.

Operators evolve rules—triple-check recorded covenants, county interpretations, HOA restrictions, occupancy certificates, and insurance binders aligned to your exact structure classification.