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Midcentury Modern Lakefront Retreat on Crooked Lake in Central Florida
Family-friendly beachfront location with water park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 1500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Crooked Lake
- Place, Blue Lake
- Place, Bok Tower Gardens
- Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1-Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Midcentury Modern Lakefront Retreat on Crooked Lake in Central Florida
Located in Babson Park on beautiful Crooked Lake, this tranquil 1500 sq ft midcentury modern home, sits at the end of a private, family-owned peninsula, surrounded by water. The uniquely designed home was built in 1970 by my family and has been a favorite vacation destination for several generations. Our grown children now bring their children to enjoy the rural setting and the water activities that are part of a lake vacation. The home offers 3 bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each with relaxing bathtubs and showers where guests can unwind after a day of exploring.
The full-sized kitchen is equipped with all the appliances, cookware and tableware required to prepare meals. From the kitchen sink you will enjoy the views of the canal-side from the back of the home. Serve meals in the dining area on a table for six, surrounded by floor to ceiling windows that offer amazing views of the lakefront while you dine or play board games.
Crooked Lake is a spring fed 4,200-acre lake and is an outstanding fishing and boating destination and recognized as one of the cleanest lakes in the State of Florida, It is ideal for many water activities such as kayaking, jet skiing, rafting, swimming, and sailing. Our children, when younger, enjoyed bringing their friends to the lake and now their children are enjoying the lake. Fishing tournaments for bass and speckled perch is a year-round sport. Bring your boat, launch it at Bob's Landing Marina located nearby at 900 Ohlinger Rd. Babson Park. You may safely dock your watercraft behind the house in the canal on the backside of the property for easy access.
Proximity to notable Destinations:
Webber International University, 1.1 mi
Warner University, 4.7 mi
Legoland, 18 mi
Disney World, 48 mi
Orlando International Airport, 61 mi
Tampa International Airport, 88 mi
Sanford International Airport, 84 mi
Streamsong Golf Resort & Spa 42 mi
Circle B Bar Reserve 30 mi
Restaurants:
Crooked Bass, family style casual dining 1.5 mi
Frostbite Ice Cream & More, casual family dining, 7.4 mi
L'incontro Restaurant, 7.8 mi (one of our favorites)
Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest other interesting locations to check out.
The full-sized kitchen is equipped with all the appliances, cookware and tableware required to prepare meals. From the kitchen sink you will enjoy the views of the canal-side from the back of the home. Serve meals in the dining area on a table for six, surrounded by floor to ceiling windows that offer amazing views of the lakefront while you dine or play board games.
Crooked Lake is a spring fed 4,200-acre lake and is an outstanding fishing and boating destination and recognized as one of the cleanest lakes in the State of Florida, It is ideal for many water activities such as kayaking, jet skiing, rafting, swimming, and sailing. Our children, when younger, enjoyed bringing their friends to the lake and now their children are enjoying the lake. Fishing tournaments for bass and speckled perch is a year-round sport. Bring your boat, launch it at Bob's Landing Marina located nearby at 900 Ohlinger Rd. Babson Park. You may safely dock your watercraft behind the house in the canal on the backside of the property for easy access.
Proximity to notable Destinations:
Webber International University, 1.1 mi
Warner University, 4.7 mi
Legoland, 18 mi
Disney World, 48 mi
Orlando International Airport, 61 mi
Tampa International Airport, 88 mi
Sanford International Airport, 84 mi
Streamsong Golf Resort & Spa 42 mi
Circle B Bar Reserve 30 mi
Restaurants:
Crooked Bass, family style casual dining 1.5 mi
Frostbite Ice Cream & More, casual family dining, 7.4 mi
L'incontro Restaurant, 7.8 mi (one of our favorites)
Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest other interesting locations to check out.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Babson Park
Located in Babson Park, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Grand Hotel and Bok Tower Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oakwood Golf Club and Mountain Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Crystal Lake Park and Kiwanis Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Babson Park, FL
What's nearby
- Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Blue Lake - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Grand Hotel - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
- Bok Tower Gardens - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
- LEGOLAND® Florida - 26 min drive - 33.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- RaceTrac - 11 min drive
- Burger King - 10 min drive
- The Crooked Bass Grill and Tavern - 3 min drive
- Pizzanos - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by James Bryan

I’m a 5th generation citrus farmer, married 45 years and we have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Retired since 2020, we began the process of preparing the lake house for a VRBO. And it’s been quite challenging at times. The lake is our favorite place to be.
Why they chose this property
We’ve owned the property since the 1960’s.
What makes this property unique
The home is located on the family-owned peninsula, surrounded by water, with the canal on one side and the lake front on the other. There are views of the lake from every room.
Languages:
English
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