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Your Family Fun Begins Here, Driftwood Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20301.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Barkley
  • Place, Lake Barkley State Resort Park
  • Place, Prizer Point Public Use Area

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.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

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. Janice Mason Art Museum and The Homeplace are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eddyville Outlet Mall and Patti's Settlement 1880's. Travelling with kids? Consider Central Market, 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

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬10 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

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Beautiful property. Everything was clean. Dad loved it so much he wants to do it again every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had an awesome stay. plenty of room for our family of 18. the kids loved the back yard and fishing from the dock. saw deer everyday. the house has everything you need. a couple of things to know- the house itself is fine for people with mobility issues but it is a long walk to the water and also know that the laundry room is in the master bedroom. would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Bekki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited Driftwood Retreat for a family reunion and was not disappointed. There was plenty of space for all of us. Having 2 refrigerators and all the kitchen necessities was great. Beds were super comfortable and plenty of additional pillows and blankets. We were greeted each evening by deer and even had a raccoon pay us a visit. We rented a Pontoon boat and the Marina was only a 20 minute drive. Would definately recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet A.

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

It’s a beautiful property with plenty of towels etc. The ice maker would only make a few ice cubes

We enjoyed the wildlife and the amount of space. The water was very shallow there and hard for boating. We were put off by paying such a high cleaning fee then being asked to wash and put away dishes, sheets and wash towels. We have scheduled another place for next year because of that. BUT we did enjoy the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

More Than Expected

This home was perfect for our family getaway! The train table and high chair were fantastic for the littles. Our rooms were clean and large and we had plenty of space to spread out and also large areas to gather and be together. The openness of the main area is far better than what is seen in the photos. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of items and two refrigerators were necessary. I do wish an empty cabinet or food pantry was an option. It was okay though, we just piled it all on the countertops and on top of the fridge. Phyllis was wonderful to work with and responded promptly. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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

6/10 Okay

Carla R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cadiz Lake

Was a very nice property. Didn’t realize too get to water their was such a long hill. I’m in wheelchair and only once was I able to get with help down to water. Steep driveway as well, should let guests know there cars should be 4 wheel drive. Obviously we were in the woods, an outlet on the deck would be nice for a blue light to draw bugs away. Every morning we had to sweep away dead bugs by the sliding doors, blue lights keep bugs away from inside the home.Did get an email about lawn people coming but got while they were mowing. Thank goodness all of us were up. No locks on basement doors. Cottage does need some work done as far as painting, caulking. We did enjoy the 2 refrigerators as we keep all children drinks in one and a twelve pack of beer , with 2 bottles of wine in the other
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debra B.

Perfect for our group of 18

The property is really nice and quite convenient to the lake. We had 2 boats with us that could be docked right there, which was great. The hill to get down to the lake is a killer when you’re coming back with coolers, etc. would be too much for someone elderly. It would be nice to have a wagon with big wheels on it to use for carrying stuff to and from the boat. The Midges are terrible, so we had to be diligent about keeping doors closed, especially at night. Lots of dead ones stuck to the sliding doors, which is kind of gross, but not a huge deal. We are a cooking family, so I was unhappy with the pots and pans... Very lightweight and Teflon pealing off... bring your own pans, cutting board and knives if you like to cook. Also the towels are nearly threadbare. Bring your own. All of the games they have in the closet are missing pieces. Bring your own. All that said, we had a great time and the property is lovely for large groups. Everyone had a comfortable spot to sleep and there are plenty of bathrooms. The main living area is roomy and we had no problem with 18 people in there. All in all I would highly recommend Driftwood Retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Sherilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful weekend great memories made!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

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

Great Family Trip

The property was roomy, perfect for our family. Property manager was responsive when we had
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were really beautiful. The rooms were nice sized and furnished nicely. The only problem was we were all older and the accessibility was more designed for younger folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy V.

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

Everything was pretty good.

Overall it was nice. Had problem with main suite TV. Personally, if there was a storm and I knew there may have been electricity off, I would have checked the property. I think that was the situation at the dock. Should have been checked. Also, no way we could get our boat down the drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Great Property

This was exactly what we were looking for! We had 4 families (16 people total) and had plenty of room in the house. We swam right off the dock, hung around the fire pit, enjoyed the covered porch in the rain, appreciated the cleanliness of the hot tub and the fact that there was a flat area in front of the house for yard games. Just be aware that it’s a steep driveway and the walk to the dock can be challenging for people with mobility issues, but these things were not a problem for any of the guests during our stay. Loved seeing all of the deer and we already began discussing plans to come back. Definitely a great find!
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

8/10 Good

Carole S.

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

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

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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