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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 203248 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cadiz, KY
  • Lake Barkley
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 Master suite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Your Family Fun Begins Here, Driftwood Retreat


Driftwood Retreat – A Lakefront Escape on Beautiful Lake Barkley

Nestled in a secluded area along the tranquil shores of Lake Barkley, Driftwood Retreat offers breathtaking views, a gently sloping backyard, and exceptional privacy that set it apart from the rest. With abundant indoor and outdoor living space, a private dock, and countless amenities, this home is the perfect destination for large groups and families seeking a memorable lakeside getaway.

This spacious retreat comfortably sleeps 20 guests in 6 bedrooms:

Main Level:

Master Suite with king bed and private full bath

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Queen bed

Lower Lake Level:

Bedroom 4: Two queen beds with patio doors opening to the lakeside patio

Bedroom 5: Queen bed and private full bath

Bedroom 6: Two full-size bunk beds (sleeps 8)

The main level features a bright, open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with panoramic views of Lake Barkley. The dining table seats 10, with bar seating for an additional 5. Whether you're sharing meals or enjoying morning coffee on the wrap-around deck or waterproof under deck seating area, the scenery is always stunning.

Downstairs, the game room is a hit with guests of all ages—offering pool, ping pong, and plenty of space to relax after a day on the lake.

Outdoor highlights include:

Private lake frontage and easy water access

Boat dock for lake adventures

Spacious wrap-around deck and lakeside patio

Oversized driveway with ample parking for all guests

Whether you’re boating, fishing, playing games, or simply relaxing by the water, Driftwood Retreat delivers the ideal mix of comfort, recreation, and natural beauty.

Come make unforgettable memories at Driftwood Retreat—where the lake, the laughter, and the sunsets await.

Property manager

Whitney Smith
Premier Host

Languages

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Traveling with pet check out 900am
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking in house.
ONLY use dock slip provided by Driftwood. Signs/map provided. DO NOT park in other slips or touch other's property at dock. Deposit will be withheld
Kayak 1 Kayak available for use. Must return as found We do not take and are not responsible for any accidents or injury while using.
Trash:: all trash needs to be placed in cans provided at top of blacktop driveway. Do not overfill and use bungee cords to secure from animals

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cadiz

Located in Cadiz, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Boots Randolph Golf Course and Eddy Creek Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Central Market and Venture River Family Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Patti's Settlement 1880's, or check out an event or a game at Kenlake Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cadiz, KY

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area - 20 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course - 23 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Venture River Family Water Park - 46 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Godfathers Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cadiz Family Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Family Fun Begins Here, Driftwood Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Your Family Fun Begins Here, Driftwood Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Family Fun Begins Here, Driftwood Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Family Fun Begins Here, Driftwood Retreat located?

This family-friendly Cadiz holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Barkley and Lake Barkley State Resort Park. McIntosh Orchard Park and West Cadiz Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Fun Family Valley

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. The house is very roomy with plenty of outdoor areas for entertainment. The kids we so excited about seeing so much wildlife in the back area. I would recommend this property to any one wanting a fun, yet relaxing vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and the house could accommodate our large family of almost 20! Beautiful scenery and so private. The only criticism I have is that the property can sleep 20, but there were certain things that couldn’t accommodated 20 people (like enough silverware). Also, checkout requirements were a bit stressful for a large party (like all the towels must be washed). Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen J.

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

Beautiful property!

Stayed here with three other families and had a great time! Plenty of space to spread out. Great deck space. Fully stocked and huge kitchen. Never ran out of hot water for showers even with 15 people! Plenty of towels, blanket and pillows. Boat dock was brand new and huge. The deer in the yard was so cool! Driveway very steep but plenty of car parking spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

great stay

We enjoyed our stay and Phyllis was incredibly helpful and accommodating. i would definitely recommend this cabin for a lake side getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Family getaway

There was 11 of us. Each couple had their own room. . We rented pontoon and jet skies from moon marina had an excellent time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce D.

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

Family getaway

Our stay here was fantastic. It had all the space required for our crew. Definitely will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David W.

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

A family getaway

We had a wonderful time in spite of the constant rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Quiet and Secluded

We loved our stay at Driftwood! There were 8 adults and we found the house to have plenty of space to cook, eat, play games, and relax. The deer come right up to the house here! You may wish to note that the driveway is very steep and the roads leading to the house are curvy. The host was great, she answered all of my questions quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana D., Shepherdsville

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

Great location and home

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay with 21 family members reuniting. Plenty of space, lots of kitchen space and supplies, located right on a great lake spot for fishing, skiing, tubing and etc. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay Dee C., Atoka Tn

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

Driftwood Retreat

It was perfect! House was exactly as promised! Quiet and spacious! Right on water w dock access! Marina 5 minutes away!would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family get away

House was spacious and the nautical decorations were fun and attractive. We could spread out and there were three generations of us. Loved being right on the water. Phyllis was a delight to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family stay

The property was at a great location. There was enough room for all. The property needs some minor maintenance upgrades but overall we enjoyed the property. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C.

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

Driftwood Retreat

Our family gathered here for a weekend. We're from Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia...so getting to see each other is difficult. The house was perfect for accommodating seven adults and three children. Everything was spotless. The kids enjoyed the lake while one son caught three gigantic catfish!! We will definitely be returning! Thanks so much! accommodating .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

*Great place!

Love your VRBO. Everything was great. Lots of kitchen stuff, lots of bedding, lots of towels, our family of 16 had plenty of room, even to all sit down and eat together. Everything needed for the campfire, including roasting utensils. Driveway is steep, deer is plentiful. The dock is great to have. Rented a double decker pontoon and a jet ski. We had a great time making memories in this place, went to the beach one day also.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan R.

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

Family Vacation

Had a very nice stay and was pleased with propertly. WI-FI internet connection not great. Not able to use indoor pool at Lake Barclay Resort due to expired membership. Very nice kitchen and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desla M.

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

Great place for family fun!

Our multi-generational group of grandparents, parents, and grandchildren had a great time at this property. The large gathering area had plenty of room for playing games and eating for our party of 17. Many started each day with fishing off the dock giving some of our grandkids their first chance to reel one in! We brought a lauching pad for the kids to jump on in the water and they loved that. The kitchen was stocked very well and we used it a lot. We loved watching the deer from the deck too. Whitney, the host, was very responsive to texts. We would definitely stay here again! Thanks for the opportunity for us to be together in one space!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Driftwood Retreat

Family came from around the country for a fabulous reunion week! The house was clean, comfortable, well decorated, and well stocked with many amenities. We had a houseful of people, from small kids to adults, with no complaints. There is a great view of the lake and the location is in a more secluded area, very little water traffic. Nice to have a slip for the jet ski. Thanks to Phyllis for everything!

10/10 Excellent

suzanne r.

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

Great getaway for family vacation on a lake!

Thank you sooooo much for opening your fabulous lake house for my family get-together!! We had a terrific time using all the amenities. The weather was perfect- boated two days, and used our kayaks...got to use the fire pit because it cooled down at night AND as you know..I LOVED THE HOT TUB! Game night at the big table...went into town to see the Art Museum and the antique shops and they had a music fest on Saturday...Enjoyed the local restaurants! Bedding is waaay comfy! Enough equipment in the kitchen and in the linen closet to make it a perfect long weekend! Thanks AGAIN!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Loved this getaway!

We did a 14 person getaway trip for the weekend with the whole family. The house was in a wonderful location, with deer and squirrels in abundance. We use the fire pit two nights in a row. The grill was one of the Nicer charcoal grills that we’ve seen at a property. The house was very roomy. The pool table was in good shape. The DIRECTV, what little bit we used, worked really well. Plenty of room in the refrigerators. We never really ran out of hot water. For the most part, the beds are pretty comfortable, and the pillows were wonderful. The only drawback is the fact that they wanted all of the dishes done and put away, and you couldn’t leave until the towels were put in the dryer. It’s pretty difficult to get all of that done on the morning you’re supposed to leave. However, we did it. It was a wonderful place and no one really wanted to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Seth R.

Family vacation - 18 people

Working with Phyllis was an easy process from start to finish. We had a family of 18 (9 adults, 9 kids). Driftwood is an updated lake house with every accommodation you could possibly need for a large group. It was clean & maintained. There is a hot tub, fire pit & direct access to Lake Barkley. Phyllis met us when we arrived and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We highly recommend this rental. Thank you Phyllis! Our family had a fantastic time during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Beth M.

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

Good place

Host very responsive. Overall we were very happy with the accommodations. The property is quite steep. Parking is fine for several cars. Walking up and down to lake is very challenging for anyone not in good shape. Elderly family member was restricted on movement due to steepness. Loved the numerous bedrooms and bathrooms. Kitchen was adequately supplied. Master suite was very suitable. Bring your own paper towels, toilet paper, bathing supplies and laundry soap. adequately secluded but helpful neighbor. Lots of deer. second refrigerator was a huge help. Plenty of room for everyone to mingle on decks. We enjoyed our stay and would reccommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Chicago

Family Fun Vacation - 12 people

We loved our stay at the Driftwood. We had 12 people and more than enough room for everyone to be comfortable. We had a wide variety of interests and ages, everyone had a great time and loved staying at the Driftwood property. Working with Phyllis for about a year on making this trip as easy as possible could not have been a more pleasant experience. The house was spacious, immaculate and well appointed. The pictures of this property do not do it justice, we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. We would not hesitate to stay at this property again. The Driftwood was amazing and Phyllis was wonderful to work with, thank you for helping to make our visit so great.

8/10 Good

Hayle D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

First I want to start with what a beautiful location! The deer presence is heavy and the water is perfect. This place has plenty of space for MANY people. We brought our boat down and used the dock which was very handy! The place has some plumbing issues. The primary bathroom toilet leaked around the base the entire time. It also is in desperate need of a deep clean. It was dirty. Hair in the couches, mold in the showers, etc. Very well stocked for any meals you may want to cook though!! I do suggest a gas grill. The ease of firing up after a day on the lake can't be beat! It was a great family vacation! The plumbing definitely has issues. The ma
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Yorkville, IL

Wonderful!!!

We had 15 in our group, 8 adults and our 7 grandchildren ages 1 year to 13. It was so nice and peaceful. The home is beautifully decorated, and so much space for all of us. There is a mobile hotspot which we did not use, and half of our phones didn't have signal, but we didn't mind because we were there to relax. We really enjoyed the back deck, and all the wildlife, especially the deer that we saw daily. Our fishermen really enjoyed the dock, and our 6 year old grandson caught a 5lb catfish, a memory I am sure will last a lifetime. Thank you Phyllis for sharing this beautiful home we would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Perfect Fit

The house was much more than we expected. Our group of 11 never felt crowded. The kitchen was very well equipped. Having two refrigerators was a major plus. We only ate away from the cabin twice in seven days. In addition to the awesome kitchen we used the charcoal grill and the fire pit. There was a lot of outdoor spaces with great shade. There was an abundance of wildlife. Deer, squirrels, raccoons, and a variety of song birds were all over the property. We used the dock for our boat. It made it so convenient to enjoy the lake. Everyone we met in Cadiz was so friendly. We enjoyed the 400 Mile yard sale and went antiquing. The walk from the dock to the house was a little steep, but no one in our group had any issues. There was so much to do in the area. Our week flew by. Highly recommend this rental for larger groups who love the outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Whitney Smith

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We loved sharing our home (Edgewater Retreat) . Our guest said that they loved our home and enjoyed working with us. They were not happy because it stayed booked all the time. They kept wanting time that we didn't have open. This home Driftwood came open and was near our other one. So we took it on in order to try to help our guest that wanted to come back for a visit.
We are so excited with Driftwood.
We just love meeting and sharing our homes with our guest.
Its nice to help make family memories .

Why they chose this property

Driftwood is a nice size home and near our home Edgewater Retreat. It sits on the water so you have easy access to the water. Its secluded and makes for a great get away.
Most of our guest come and meet up with other family members to have
a reunion . So with the size of Driftwood it works very well.

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