Penny's Lake House: A Supportive Recovery Home

I’ve lived in Penny’s Lake House for year now. It’s the type of house that feels like home when I wake up in the morning. We’re a family. Elita makes it easy to feel a part of that. Some halfway homes forget somewhere along the way why we do this in the first place, but Elita always reminds us and teaches us what helping people is all about. I’ll be forever grateful God brought me here.

Penny’s Lake House is a spacious beautifully appointed home with a Florida room and pool to relax by.

The thing I first noticed about Penny’s Lake House was the cleanliness of the house. This is very important to me. There is a nice spacious living room where we watch TV and have meetings & a dining room that we can all dine in attached. The kitchen is nice & spacious with sliding glass doors that lead out to a screened-in patio. Beyond that is a built-in pool which comes in handy in the hot Florida sun, it is great for cooling off and exercise. There are five bedrooms that sleep 11 girls & four bathrooms. There is central air conditioning and an alarm system for our safety. There is a bus stop three blocks away if you need to take the bus to travel to meetings, supermarkets, work, etc.

Having had the opportunity to stay here during and after treatment will always be one of my biggest blessings. I was drawn to the house knowing it was a place of support and togetherness. Those were things I knew I would need during my transition. The homeowner is top-of-the-line, she wholeheartedly cares about the women in the house. She has gone above and beyond to make sure the house is equipped and always tidy. She is fair and truly an advocate for women in recovery. This house gave me a safe place of refuge, a place to call home and a family to turn to.

Penny’s Lake House was amazing and helped me out in so many ways. Elita truly cares about the girls living there and will do anything to help you out. This was a great experience and really felt like home.

My sisters in recovery make Penny’s Lake House feel like a home. The house is big and comfy, with a screened-in porch and a pool to relax by in hot sunny days. I’m grateful for my time and experience here and would recommend it for any woman looking for a safe and comfortable environment.

I’m extremely grateful for this place. I feel like I got very lucky with this being the first halfway house I went to; It’s a very good group of women, who all are doing the right things. This is a place you come to to stay a while. People don’t go in and out. It feels like a family here. The owner is a very loving and caring woman, who you can always call and know she will be there. I can honestly say I love Penny’s Lake House.

Very into recovery, chill place. Has high expectations for cleanliness, which I now understand because I go to my BF’s house and his house is destroyed compared to what I’ve been used to.

I’m extremely grateful for this place. I feel like I got very lucky with this being the first halfway house I went to; It’s a very good group of women, who all are doing the right things. This is a place you come to to stay a while. People don’t go in and out. It feels like a family here. The owner is a very loving and caring woman, who you can always call and know she will be there. I can honestly say I love Penny’s Lake House.

Beautiful home with a substantial pool and outdoor area. Helps remind all of its residents how great sobriety can be. Great sober women with values.

Fan place to live, with the right girls. Never a dull moment.

I’m so grateful for Penny’s Lake House! Its provided a safe, very comfortable environment for me to recover and thrive. Thank you for helping me get my life back.

I enjoy living at Penny’s Lake House. Clean, enjoyable atmosphere. Has a pool!!!

Very welcoming when I first came here. Clean and neat. Always held accountable, which I like and need!

Penny’s Lake House was like walking into a home away from home! All the ladies especially Elita made sure I was welcomed with open arms and love. I’ve never felt more a part of something than I do here at Penny’s Lake House. As Elita says “This is God’s house” and those words couldn’t be more true. I’m so thankful for this house and Elita the houses owner. It truly is a place of peace and serenity!

I love Penny’s. I’ve been at Penny’s for ten month. It certainly is a home away from home. As a guest you are treated like family. The other ten ladies look out for you and support your needs. It’s a true sisterhood. Elita runs a tight ship and ensures the uttermost safety. You will always feel welcome.

I arrived at Penny’s Lake House after having had a very negative experience with a different halfway. I was distraught, scared and homeless. The moment I met Elita and walked into her beautiful house and met wonderful, loving and supportive women, I then immediately felt safe and at home. The house is very clean, beautiful and really comfortable. Elita truly cares and supports each one of us. She is passionate about recovery and keeps us accountable but at the same time she encourages us to enjoy our sobriety to the fullest. I absolutely believe that my higher power led me here when I was at my most vulnerable. I am so grateful for Elita, Penny’s Lake House and my sober sisters here.

Penny’s Lake House has been a safe haven for me this past year. I’ve lived in a few sober livings and this one feels the most like home. We have an amazing, supportive community of women. Not to mention - there’s a pool! That’s pretty cool too. The environment has an uplifting energy and Elita (aka Penny) is one of the most caring and generous humans I’ve had the fortune of encountering. You can feel the love she puts into this place and the women who live here. I wake up every day grateful to call this place home. Thank you, Elita. 💗

Admitting I had a problem and making the decision to change that was by far the most difficult thing I have ever done. Being away from my family, my home and everything I knew was scary to say the least. Coming out of treatment I knew I needed more time to work on myself and become the person I am meant to be. Penny’s Lake House gave me that opportunity. Being here has changed everything for me for the better. My sober sisters here are loving and supportive and we have each others backs. Elita has fostered an environment of respect and true sisterhood that I have never experienced before. I am happy and have a home where I can thrive in my recovery and I know that when I am ready to go back to my family, I will be whole and confident. I know that these amazing women will be a part of my life forever. ❤️

Penny's Lake House has been a godsend in my recovery journey! I couldn't imagine a more warm, welcoming and loving environment. The house itself is beautiful and well-maintained. Elita, the owner and all of the women show so much love and respect, I've built many great friendships and the clients and Elita are like family to me. This house genuinely cares about you and your recovery. I'll forever be grateful for Penny's Lake House!