Your Family Fun Begins Here, Driftwood Retreat

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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20301.7 sq m

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Hot tub
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Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Cadiz, KY

Lake Barkley
‪6 min walk‬
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
‪10 min walk‬
Prizer Point Public Use Area
‪17 min drive‬
Murray, KY (CEY-Murray Calloway County)
‪47 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

Nestled in a secluded area along the banks of beautiful Lake Barkley sets Driftwood Retreat, the sister location of Edgewater Retreat. This property has great amenities and lots of living space inside and outside, including a wrap around deck overlooking the lake and woods.

This home sleeps 20 in 6 bedrooms. Located on the main level is the Master Bedroom Suite featuring a king bed and full bathroom, bedroom two with a queen bed, and bedroom three with a queen bed. The remaining bedrooms are on the lower lake level: bedroom four has two queen beds and patio doors that open onto the patio, bedroom five has a queen bed and a full-bath, bedroom six features two full-size bunk beds.

Everyone will enjoy spending time together and unwinding from a day on the lake in either the spacious open floor living/dining/kitchen area, or the fun-packed game room. The living/dining/kitchen area is located on the main floor with spectacular views of Lake Barkley. The table seats ten with additional seating for five at the bar.The game room is on the lower lake level and offers everything from pool to ping pong.

For your lake enjoyment, this property offers easy access to the water and a boat dock. The oversized driveway can accommodate you and all of your guests.

Driftwood Retreat, with it's private lake frontage, numerous amenities and breathtaking views; is the perfect place to make vacation memories.

If Driftwood is booked at the time you need check out our other home Vrbo # 450335
They are in the same area.

Property manager

Whitney Smith

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Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Traveling with pet check out 900am

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking in house.

Kayak There are kayaks (2) at the home that can be used. We do not take and are not responsible for any accidents or injury while using

Kayak must be put back where you found

An additional 3% Cadiz County tax will be assessed to all bookings post confirmation. An additional payment request will be sent to cover this tax.

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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 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

We should mention

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cadiz, KY

What's nearby

Lake Barkley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Prizer Point Public Use Area - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
Boots Randolph Golf Course - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
Kentucky Lake - 40 min drive - 38.8 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 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).

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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

8/10 Good

Carole S.

26 Dec 2024

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

Our family Christmas

Very pretty property. We have stayed here several times for our Christmas get togethers. We always have enjoyed the stay. We play games, exchange gifts and eat a lot of good food.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

29 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny T.

25 June 2024

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

Layed back lake vaca

Everything was perfect. Will definately use this property again. Beautiful views of the lake and wildlife.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

10 Sept 2024

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

30 Apr 2015

great stay

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

8/10 Good

Bruce D.

18 July 2023

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.

5 Aug 2023

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

Sydney C.

29 July 2024

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.

5 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Shana D., Shepherdsville

3 July 2020

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

4 Sept 2023

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

30 Aug 2019

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.

31 Dec 2022

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey c.

13 Sept 2015

Lake Vacation

Minus a few missing door handles and a broken bed, which we were able to fix enough to sleep on, this place was perfect. Lots of updates and easily accommodated our three families with 6 kids under 5. We would definitely recommend it to others!

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

17 Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Desla M.

14 July 2024

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

8/10 Good

Susan R.

23 Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Beth M.

13 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

31 July 2023

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

Comfortable stay

Our stay was fun! There was room for all 24 of us. We all wish the internet service could have been better - but, it was vacation! The description let us know the driveway was steep. It was really, really steep and curvy. We had an issue with the dryer and the property manager took care of it promptly. Thank you for a fun, family vacation spot.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

8 Apr 2016

Ladies Retreat

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. The ladies retreat was a huge success thanks to the sleeping arrangements and the fully stocked kitchen. We had everything we needed and more. The view was fantastic and the hot tub was an extra bonus! This rental is exceptionally clean and includes everything needed for a wonderful get-away. I am hoping it will be available for future retreats.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

8/10 Good

Carole S.

25 Dec 2023

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

Smith family Christmas.

We stayed here at Christmas 2019.. after that we had the pandemic happen. The next year our son passed. It was a great time with family. Everyone enjoyed the lake house and the fire pit. A little bitter sweet for me. I miss my son so much. Thanks for the stay. Oh, we have two new members of our family our great grandsons, Tobi and Buck.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

25 July 2015

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.

20 Sept 2023

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

8/10 Good

Hayle D.

25 July 2024

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

Rachael M.

2 Mar 2016

Beautiful home on a beautiful piece of property - Perfect for large groups

I can't say enough about our stay this weekend at Phyllis' home. There were 16 of us that stayed for a birthday / couples retreat. There were plenty of beds, a large kitchen and dining table and enough bathrooms for all of us to share comfortably. The property is just beautiful. It was too chilly to enjoy the water but we loved walking around the property, enjoying the campfire and sitting on the dock. The hot tub has a beautiful view of the lake and the pool table definitely got a lot of use. We will definitely be coming back for another stay. Thanks so much, Phyllis!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016

About the host

Hosted by Whitney Smith

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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6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 Master suite

Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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