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Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Infinity Beach Pit, 2 Kayaks!

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Infinity Beach Pit
Beach/Firepit
Sunset on the lake
view from cottage to lake
Sunrise coffee on the dock

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hawkins, TX
  • Page Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Brumley Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jarvis Christian College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Red Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Futon

Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Infinity Beach Pit, 2 Kayaks!

Waterfront property includes use of private dock, infinity beach pit and 2 kayaks. GRIF's GETAWAY is a cozy, fully furnished vintage inspired cottage that has been recently renovated, with 2 bedrooms and 1 large 4 pc bath that includes everything you will need to get away for a weekend or longer to re-energize yourself! Bedrooms include antique queen beds with foam toppers and vintage linens (you won't want to get out of bed!), closet space with shelves to hold your suitcases/belongings with an additional queen sofa sleeper in the living room. Foam topper, linens and blankets also included for the sleeper sofa. Total sleeping to accommodate 6 comfortably. Surrounded by trees, the calmness of the outdoors and tranquility overlooking beautiful Lake Hawkins is unmatched! Watch the sun rise over the lake with your morning coffee, then wind down in the evening having s'mores at the firepit as the sun sets. Enjoy the private boat dock for securing a boat, or to fish, swim, kayak or just chill overlooking the lake. Outdoor furniture (table and chairs) on the house deck and on the dock provided. Includes a Gas Grill and a Weber Charcoal grill on the deck if you choose to cook or enjoy the fully stocked kitchen inside. Taking a walk each morning is a treat! Everyone on the lake is so friendly and looking out for each other. Vintage charm is everywhere in the cottage from the painted wood floor living room with fireplace, beadboard walls/ceiling, multiple quilts throughout, bathroom sink vanity and other decor. Eat in kitchen for 2 or dining table for 6 available. A well-behaved pet is welcome with a NR $50 fee. You'll want "our place" to be "your place" for your next getaway!

Lake Hawkins is a very clear, spring-fed lake with beautiful winding roads and hills - perfect for walking, bicycling or motorcycling. Great nature-watching, including hawks, bald eagles, ducks, grey herons - all kind of wild birds, deer, foxes, squirrels and rabbits. Good bass, crappie, and bream fishing! A public beach at Lake Hawkins County Park is down the road, just a few minutes away.

GRIF's GETAWAY at Lake Hawkins is 15 miles from Mineola, TX on Highway 80 West, which has unique shops and great places to eat. The Mineola Nature Preserve is over 2900 acres of pristine nature and the winery next door is a bonus! If you head down Highway 80 East, you will arrive at Gladewater, known as the Antique Capital of East Texas (one of our favorite places to spend the day shopping and eating). A fabulous Italian restaurant, Rima's Taste of Italy, is within walking distance of the cottage, on the lake and is absolutely a must! Additional information regarding things to do, places to visit and eat is supplied in the Welcome book.

Enjoy your stay at GRIF's GETAWAY to relax, restore, and renew! Memories to be made and the sunset over the lake are priceless!

Property manager

Phil and Toni Griffin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Must watch children near the water.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 pet $50 fee. Bring dog towels and carrier.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside only
Use of Kayaks~Renter acknowledges and agrees that he/she has the skills necessary for the proper and safe use of the kayaks and equipment.
Renter is personally liable for any injury or damage caused to others while operating the kayak equipment or while on Grif's Getaway property.
I hereby release from liability and waive any and all claims that I have or may have against NeaLee Holdings, LLC, dba as Grif's Getaway.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hawkins

Located in Hawkins, this cottage is on the waterfront. Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club and Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Wood Land Village and Pickers Pavilion. Hawkins City Park And Pavilion and Santa Land are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hawkins, TX

What's nearby

  • Page Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Brumley Lake - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jarvis Christian College - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Upper West Lake - 19 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Tyler State Park - 22 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 20 min drive
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster IceHouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪East Texas Cocktails - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Infinity Beach Pit, 2 Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Infinity Beach Pit, 2 Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Infinity Beach Pit, 2 Kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Infinity Beach Pit, 2 Kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Page Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Brumley Lake. Holly Brook Baptist Church Library and Upper West Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bev R.

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

Wonderful

Very nice & relaxing place to stayFishing was good We will be back next yearToni was very helpful when we had questions
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Great time.

Enjoyed our stay with our daughters. Recommend for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great place for family

Nice peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris b.

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

Summer fun

We love the property had a blast in the lake thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

YihShyue L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Getaway

great location , wonderful porch deck with great view and cold AC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

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

Quiet retreat

It was a perfect quiet, quick getaway with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev R.

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

Loved lake Hawkins the Grifs hideout

Loved your place & we will definitely be coming back
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne J.

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

Great Get Away

Great get away with my son. We had a wonderful relaxing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Peace, Quiet and relaxation

We had a great time at the cottage. The accommodations are accurately described and I was not disappointed at all. We did have a rain day but went to the shops in Mineola and then got some good nap time in listening to the rain drops on the tin roof. We had a great time fishing too. It is a beautiful place and we hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm D.

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

Wonderful stay as we expected. Owner is great.

Homey and comfortable cabin. In a beautiful area on lake Hawkins. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Supervisor

Very peaceful and had everything that we might need in the cabin. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., San antonio

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

The cottage was perfect.

We enjoyed everything
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ken L.

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

Week at the lake

This cottage was wonderful would come to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

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

Nice time at the lake

It was a quiet stay which is what we needed. Hosts were very responsive if we had any questions or concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

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

Excellent

If you want quiet, peaceful, clean, beautiful surroudings, etc then this location will fulfill all of that and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

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

Tyler road adventure

My sister, niece and myself came up to Tyler to visit family and wanted a quiet place to stay out of town! Your Lake House was the spot! Peaceful! We enjoyed our time very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERESA B.

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

Relaxing Weekend

We have faced the passing of two loved ones over the past 6 months and needed to have a quiet reminiscing weekend together. We loved the beautiful lake view and the decor of the quaint, cozy cottage. We hope to visit the property again as we have family at HLR, and this is a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn D.

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

Nice Getaway

This was a nice area to come to for our short getaway. Relaxed, sat by the lake, and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lat L.

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

Great little getaway

The cottage was nice & cozy. We had everything we needed. Lake was beautiful! We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

This place is PERFECT! Excellent in all categories. This cottage checked all the boxes.

Very easy rental process. Communication with the owners was spot on. There’s not enough words to express how nice this place is to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

This is a beautiful spot in East Texas and very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great gettaway for the family and a beautiful propery. We would LOVE to come back. Also, Toni was a big help with any questions we had and she is so sweet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet K E.

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

Relaxing Girl's Trip

The three of us had a fantastic time. We played and relaxed in this lovely vintage home. The lake views were especially lovely at dusk and dawn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., Fort Worth, Tx

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

Perfect place on the lake

The wife and I stayed here over Labor Day Weekend and it was absolutely PERFECT. Beautiful sunrises, swimming off the dock and just relaxing. House had everything you would need. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Daughter and grandkids

Met my daughter and grandkids for the weekend, the kids had so much fun fishing and swimming off the dock. Great getaway for adults and kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Phil and Toni Griffin

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We are new owners of this darling cottage (April, 2019) on Lake Hawkins. We visit the area often and have stayed in a couple of the cottages on the lake. When this one became available to purchase, we decided to take the plunge! We are both retired and enjoying life to its fullest. We have three grown children and 2 sweet granddaughters!

Why they chose this property

Texas. Lake Hawkins. The lake, neighbors and East Texas. We love it all.

What makes this property unique

We love the coziness of this cottage and surrounding area! Phil says he gets the best sleep when we visit!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests