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A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation!

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Exterior
The yellow arrow points to a great vacation home on the water!
Canal in the back yard and a huge lake across the street!
Welcome! This is the living room, just to the right of the front door.
The smart TV is 55 inches and has cable.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lake Wales, FL
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • LEGOLAND® Florida
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Bok Tower Gardens
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bartow, FL (BOW-Bartow Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation!


Charming home on a canal leading to beautiful Crooked Lake, near Lake Wales, Florida. (If this house isn't available, please check out our other houses: one in the same neighborhood, Crooked Lake Canal Dr. Getaway, #2274763 and our lake front house in nearby Frostproof, Lake Reedy Living, #3196099 on Lake Reedy.)

This three bedroom two bath home is located on a quiet neighborhood street. The back yard faces a canal that leads to one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in Central Florida, Crooked Lake. We strive to create a clean, fresh, relaxing place for our guests to stay.

The house has fresh paint and we have installed new flooring in most of the house. We provide bedding suitable for your comfort and a good night's sleep. There is a king size Sealy Black Beautyrest in the master bedroom. The family room is outfitted with a leather sectional and love seat which feature recliner rockers, recliners and motion recliners.

While dining inside you can enjoy looking out on the water where we frequently observe a variety of water birds and ducks. Some of the birds frequently sighted are wood ducks, whistling ducks, great blue herons, little blue herons, white ibis, ospreys and many more.... less frequent visitors such as the bald eagle and roseate spoonbills are also a treat to see!

Outdoors we have a covered breezeway which is a nice open place to sit outside. The back yard is fenced allowing plenty of room for your dog to get some outside time.

Crooked Lake is listed as one of Florida’s Outstanding waters and is a large lake, over 4,000+ acres. It is a favorite fishing destination for local and traveling fisherman. The perimeters of vegetation and brush around this lake make excellent cover and habitat for largemouth bass. Bring your boat and fishing gear to discover why Florida has been described as the “Bass Capital of the World”. Other freshwater game fish to try for are specs, bluegills, shell crackers and catfish. Many fisherman enjoy a peaceful evening of night fishing for specs! Other lakes in the general area are Lake Kissimmee, Lake Walk-in-the-Water, Lake Clinch and Lake Reedy.

In addition to fishing, Crooked Lake is known as a great lake for swimming, water skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding.... just about anything to do with water. It’s just a great lake! There are two boat ramps on the lake, one public (on Little Crooked Lake) with no charge and one private (Bob's Landing), with a small charge (take cash). Bring your boat and you can park it right behind the house when you aren't out fishing, boating or swimming!

For those that love theme parks, the Orlando theme parks are only an hour away.... Walt Disney World, Epcot, MGM studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. Legoland in Winter Haven is a twenty-minute drive. And Busch Gardens in Tampa is 1hr 15min away. Nearby cities are Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Lakeland, Auburndale, Haines City, Frostproof and Bartow. For a dip in the salt water, this home is in the center of the state, a short trip to either of Florida's coasts...the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Our area also boasts natural trails for hiking and beautiful Bok Tower Gardens. Two trails worth noting are the Crooked Lake Prairie and the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland.

Some favorite local restaurants are Crazy Fish (casual seafood), Melanie's Seafood Kitchen (downtown Lake Wales), The Crooked Bass Grill and Tavern, Frostbite (cute diner with hand dipped ice cream), The Ranch Coffee house and Taproom (lite fare, no dinner) and the delicious L'Incantro Italian restaurant. Several of these are closed on Mondays.






Property manager

Jill Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Waterfront, parents must make this decision.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small to medium non aggressive pets only, under 70
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum of two vehicles allowed at the property, no parking on the grass. Additional parking is available across the street, check with owner.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Wales

Located in Lake Wales, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Grand Hotel and Bok Tower Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Crystal Lake Park and Kiwanis Park. Chain Of Wakes and Florida Firearms Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Wales, FL

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grand Hotel - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 19 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 27 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Lake Kissimmee State Park - 31 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 28 min drive
  • Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All Star Grill North - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Topper's Creamery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Crooked Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Blue Lake. Lake Easy and Tractor Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

Our stay

We enjoyed our stay. The house was really nice good neighbors. We would loveto stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Stay with adult children

We had an amazing stay here. It was clean had lots of amenities. We felt so welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect stay

We could not have had a more perfect stay. The home was clean, the beds were comfortable and the location was great. The owner was only a text away if we needed anything. We will definitely be staying here when we visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belkis G.

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

GARCIA'S

Great family time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

College move in weekend

The house was very clean, had plenty of kitchen tools for cooking and even extra ammenities in the bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Peaceful vacation

We absolutely loved this cute house. It was very spacious, clean and had everything we needed for a long weekend. It is on a canal and the kids loved going fishing. The backyard is fenced in and safe for pets and small kids. The morning sunrise views were breathtaking. We enjoyed our stay very much. The property owner Jill was wonderful, prompt with responding and very gracious. We will stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

David B. Spring getaway with our dogs

Great place to stay, pictures of property are spot on and the house is well taken care of. This was our second trip staying at the property over the last couple of years, and Jill has been great to work with and has always been a gracious host willing to help when needed. Jill stays in contact during the entire process from booking to arrival and departure and makes each step easy and painless. Look forward to returning to the property in the future and wish Jill and her family the best.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J M.

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

Beautiful Home on the Canal.

A beautiful home on the canal! Our plans fell thu and this was a last minute rental and we couldn't have not been more pleased! The home has everything you need and is very pet friendly. The yard is fenced and sits on the canal great morning coffee spot. Had a great time! Jill, the property's owner was always available to help. Thx and see ya soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harris Real E.

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

Great family tome

We are thrilled to have found this property. It is within close proximity to Warner University and made for a great stay so that we could visit our sons. We couldn't be happier with our experience. The house was clean and was equipped with everything we needed to prepare a home cooked meal for our family. Jill was very communicative making sure we knew if we needed anything she would drop it by. We found the perfect place to stay and it sure beats any hotel rooms in the area. We look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Picture perfect peachy

My littles called it “our peach house”, they never wanted to leave. It was clean and comfortable, our dogs LOVED the fenced yard and watching the wildlife was AWESOME!! Seeing the cranes about 5’ away and the birds in the bird baths was incredible. Jill is a phenomenal host! We stayed in town to visit Legoland and Peppa Pig Park, about 25 minutes away. It was peaceful, and relaxing after our days in the parks. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thanks again for hosting us!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard C.

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

Weekend Stay

Very nice property. Well maintained and equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would rent again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Wonderful property in Lake Wales

Beautiful, peaceful view. Very clean, reasonably priced, wonderful host. Great VRBO for Lake Wales
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great place to stay

Jill is a great host and answered all my questions or requests.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for our trip

Simple, appropriately priced. Everything we needed and nothing we didn’t.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

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

Peaceful Getaway

This home was situated in a neigborhood, the fenced in backyard backed up to a canal and was perfect for kids and dog. We could view the lake from front yard and front window. It was peaceful and quiet. The home have abundant seating and plenty of dining space for when my daughter, her husband and 7 grandkids came over. I enjoyed my morning reading my Bible in the sunroom facing the canal with all windows open listening to the birds and enjoying the breeze.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Wonderful

I’ve known the owners since high school both super nice . The house and location was perfect for myself and mother as we used to live there and all our family is still there . My mother was able to walk to family members homes . We both enjoyed sitting out back looking at the canal as we used to live on a canal there as well . I would say yes to anyone who wants to stay in the area to stay there .
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Lake Wales Lake Home with Pet Accommodations

Great property; nicely fenced yard for dogs to play; updated floors, walls, bathrooms; two indoor dining areas and one on the sunporch; fantastic bedding and luxury towels; nice appliances; beautiful new furniture. Owners very helpful. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay here. The lake the canal leads to is really nice with good fishing. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable and we had a great stay! The owners were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marshall S.

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

Awesome lake access from canal front home

We really enjoyed this property because of the easy access to Crooked Lake. The lake was super clean with lots of area for boating and fishing. The house was very clean and had all we needed to enjoy our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Orene S.

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

Beautiful lake with good fishing

This is a pretty and clean house, it had everything we needed. The bed was great! We enjoyed the easy access from the canal to the lake and had a great time out in the boat. Owners are easy to reach and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jill Smith

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Hello from Scott and Jill Smith! We are a (past) middle aged couple who both grew up in the small town of Lake Wales, just a few miles from Crooked Lake. Growing up in this area we each have many fond memories of time spent on Crooked Lake....fishing, swimming, vacations in rental homes, skiing, tubing and just hanging out with friends on the water! In fact, we love the lake so much we bought our first home here 34 years ago and have never moved! We live on the same street as this home, but on the lake side of the street!

Why they chose this property

This house provides easy access to Crooked Lake. Many people enjoy water activities on Crooked Lake and we thought this was the perfect house to buy for our first try with a vacation rental.

Languages:

English

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