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Midcentury Modern Lakefront Retreat on Crooked Lake in Central Florida

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Interior
Dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Babson Park, FL
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bok Tower Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® Florida
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bartow, FL (BOW-Bartow Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1-Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin 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.

Property manager

James Bryan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Beach view

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Babson Park

Located in Babson Park, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Crystal Lake Park and Kiwanis Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Babson Park, FL

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grand Hotel - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lake Wailes - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 22 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 27 min drive
  • Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All Star Grill North - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Topper's Creamery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frostbite Ice Cream & More - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ya'll Come Back Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midcentury Modern Lakefront Retreat on Crooked Lake in Central Florida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Midcentury Modern Lakefront Retreat on Crooked Lake in Central Florida located?

Nestled on the beach, this Babson Park vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Crooked Lake and Ridge Audubon Nature Reserve. Fire House Trail and Scrub Plum Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Very nice property and relaxing stay

My wife and I and 2 teenage sons stayed during Christmas break. We have been staying at Bonita Springs the last few years and decided on trying something different. This place was very cozy and comfortable and had everything you could possibly need.The property is one of the best locations on the lake. Very private and spacious. There is just one neighbor on the lake who is a cousin to James. They were only there a couple of days but are very friendly and helpful. Behind the house is a cove or channel that makes a perfect place to park your boat. In the front is a sand beach for swimming.We enjoyed our visit and will likely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by James Bryan

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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