Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Lake Wales, FL
Crooked Lake
Place, Crooked Lake
1 min drive
Blue Lake
Place, Blue Lake
4 min drive
Lake Easy
Place, Lake Easy
6 min drive
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
51 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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
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Property # 2128618
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Lake Wales
Located in Lake Wales, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mountain Lake and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crystal Lake Park and Kiwanis Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
RaceTrac - 11 min drive
Frostbite Ice Cream & More - 13 min drive
Burger King - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 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 50 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation!?
As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation! on Aug 25, 2026 start from $190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
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!?
Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Jill Smith
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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