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A perfect place in Central Florida for boating, fishing, or a relaxing vacation!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Lake Wales, FL
- Place, Crooked Lake1 min drive
- Place, Blue Lake4 min drive
- Place, Grand Hotel7 min drive
- Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)50 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.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Waterfront, parents must make this decision.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small to medium non aggressive pets only, under 70
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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.

Lake Wales, FL
What's nearby
- Crooked Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Blue Lake - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- Lake Easy - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
- Grand Hotel - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
- Lake Belle - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- RaceTrac - 11 min drive
- The Crooked Bass Grill and Tavern - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Burger King - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
20 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sheila C.
2 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Sheila C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good
Beverly A.
1 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beverly A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Teresa G.
22 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay with adult children
Teresa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Belkis G.
10 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Belkis G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
JOSE S.
18 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient
JOSE S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
6 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful vacation
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
18 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College move in weekend
Mary S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
David B.
30 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David B. Spring getaway with our dogs
David B.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas J M.
15 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home on the Canal.
Thomas J M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Harris Real E.
16 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family tome
Harris Real E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Erin P.
10 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect peachy
Erin P.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Howard C.
5 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
Howard C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Peter L.
11 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in Lake Wales
Peter L.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
31 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Michael M.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Sherri C.
11 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
Sherri C.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bob S.
18 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Bob S.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
29 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Wales Lake Home with Pet Accommodations
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jonathan s.
13 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
jonathan s.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Marshall S.
4 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome lake access from canal front home
Marshall S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Orene S.
4 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake with good fishing
Orene S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Christine W.
13 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christine W.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
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:
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