"The Cozy Cove" Lake Home & Dock: Perfect for Couples, Groups, Families & Pups!

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12123 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Tool, TX

Cedar Creek Reservoir1 min walk
The Library at Cedar Creek Lake6 min drive
Whatz-Up Family Fun Park6 min drive
Terrell, TX (TRL-Terrell Municipal)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lake stays are meant to be long and relaxing--listen to the birds while you sit lakeside and sip your morning coffee. With our low weekday rates, you can experience all the best vacation memories with your kids--sleepovers with the cousins, early morning fishing trips, swimming, boating, playing games and eating S'mores by the fire. Your guests can park their RV beside the house for the reunion you've waited ages for and even the dogs will be happy! Lake vacations--aren't they the best!

The fish are jumping behind the house! Drop your line under our umbrella and just relax. If you've brought a boat or want to swim or kayak, stroll along the water front to the HOA boat launch and swimming area. Then pull up to our dock or park your boat in the middle slip just below The Cozy Cove. There's also plenty of room to park your trailer or RV beside the house.

We've filled your home with games, toys, inflatables, books, movies, cable tv, WiFi, lawn games, fire pit and firewood, a slack line and everything we could squeeze in, making it the best place on the lake for family fun.

Group meals are especially nice at our huge dining table! Seating 10 on a normal day, if you add the wide leaf, there's room for 12 or more! And we have a high chair for your baby.

You'll find your kitchen fully equipped with all the appliances you'll need. And speaking of equipment, we also have baby gates, a pack-n-play and an inflatable kiddy pool. Plus, there's wood by the fire pit so you can enjoy S'mores in the evenings. You'll want to book at least a week to experience all the fun!

The area brims with fun activities and adventures. There's a great new outdoor cafe and bar, Fig and Parsley, just a mile north of the house. They also have a General Store, an ice cream shop and live music on the weekends. Also opening this summer in the same area are both The Fig and Parsley Steak House and a Barbeque House.

Visit area attractions like Whatz-Up Fun Park (whatzup.net) and Cedar Creek Brewery (www.cedarcreekbrewery.com) in Seven Points.

Check out Triple N Ranch Winery (triplenranchwinery.com) just south in Trinidad.

Take time to shop and dine in The Best Little Market Street in Texas in Mabank. (mabankmarketstreet.com/search). Enjoy a day trip to adorable Ennis, the Blue Bonnet Capital of Texas (bluebonnettrail.org) or the World's Largest Flea Market in Canton (firstmondaycanton.com). And sophisticated shopping is just an hour away in Dallas.

Check out the area's motor cross tracks, Underground MX Park,(ugmxpark.com) and The Pit MX Track in Tool (903-880-7857).

Buy a ticket for the car races nearby at Cedar Creek Dragway (cedarcreekdragway.com), Big O Speedway (bigospeedway.com) or Texas Motorplex (texasmotorplex.com). Or take in a professional baseball or football game in DFW.

Bring your bicycle or motorcycle to enjoy our scenic and quiet lake country roads or explore the area on horseback at one of the many stables in the area.

If you're hosting a retreat or a family reunion and need additional space for guests, the home next door is also a vacation rental. Just contact me for more information on how you can combine the two homes into one lovely vacation for a larger group. They can share the yard and boat slip areas, making your event even sweeter!

There's so much fun to do! What are you waiting for?

Property manager

Joan Carol

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Free pack-n-play, linens, high chair, safety gate

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

House trained only. Home has a small fenced area.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please treat our home and our neighbors like your own with respect at all times. On departure, please follow the check out rules posted on the fridge.

HOA rules do not allow fireworks anywhere except at the HOA boat launch area. Please restrict them to July 4th and New Years celebrations.

Have fun! Our goal is for you to thoroughly enjoy your stay and come back often. Please contact us with any questions, suggestions or complaints.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 32084230336-00001

About the area

Tool

Located in Kemp, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cedar Creek Country Club and Tara Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cedar Creek Reservoir and Purtis Creek State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Athens Bowling Center. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Tool, TX

What's nearby

Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk
The Library at Cedar Creek Lake - 6 min drive
Whatz-Up Family Fun Park - 6 min drive
Flag Lake - 9 min drive
Cedar Creek Country Club - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬11 min drive
‪China Cafe Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Cedar Creek Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Cozy Cove" Lake Home & Dock: Perfect for Couples, Groups, Families & Pups! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "The Cozy Cove" Lake Home & Dock: Perfect for Couples, Groups, Families & Pups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Cozy Cove" Lake Home & Dock: Perfect for Couples, Groups, Families & Pups!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Cozy Cove" Lake Home & Dock: Perfect for Couples, Groups, Families & Pups! located?

This family-friendly Kemp holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Optimist Park. Flag Lake and Tom Finley Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Danelle D.

6 May 2024

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

Texas Time

Our family enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

15 Apr 2024

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

Bass Champs

Amazing. My dad was my driver for tournament. He need a late check out due to his hip being injured. They let him have it. Thank you for this. We will stay here again. The place was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart K., Dallas

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice House

House is great, surrounding area and property not that appealing (no real view of the lake itself, only the cove).

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C., CAMDEN

11 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing

We loved the time we spent around the big table eating and playing games. The weather did not allow us to spend a lot of time out on the deck, so we would want to do that next time. The second bedroom was a little cluttered and tight, but it worked. Other than that, it was great and great memories made with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrilyn S.

23 Sept 2023

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

Family Getaway

The lake house had everything we needed. Plenty of towels, blankets, games, lots of kitchen items. The host provided everything you need for cooking including condiments, spices, cooking oil, etc. Even had snacks for us and items for pets. The AC worked great and the temperature was very comfortable. The internet worked great. It is located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. We felt very safe walking at night. The water was very low near the house, but that was expected. Easy walk to the neighborhood pier where we caught several fish. It is a short drive to nearby towns for grocery shopping, antiquing, and dining out. The backyard was nice with a fire pit, grill, kayaks and water toys. We didn’t use the fire pit, kayaks or toys, but nice they were available. Plenty of parking for cars, boat, and RV. Only problem we had was the TV had been disconnected and TV remotes were scattered all over the house. We were able to connect the TV and found remotes throughout the house, found remote under a bed, in a drawer in a room without a TV, etc. We did not find remote for the bedroom TV. We only needed to contact the host once and it was regarding the TV and the host responded very quickly. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

8 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful getaway for a long weekend

This property had everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend away from the city. Comfy beds, quiet neighborhood, convenient to local stores and restaurants. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

27 June 2023

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

Beautiful Stay!

First of all, this house has EVERYTHING! I don’t mean just the basics plus a blender. Every time we turned around we found something else we needed or didn’t even know we needed. Fully stocked kitchen with all appliances, spices, even fridge items! The bathroom was fully stocked with anything you might have forgotten. The rooms were wonderful, with comfy beds, plenty of pillows and blankets and tvs! It blows my mind when vrbo houses don’t have tvs in bedrooms. Huge kitchen table where many games of dominos and cards were played. Lovely porches to enjoy the evening and a pretty front and back lawn that was kept up while we were there. There isn’t any swimming right off the house - but a short distance down the road gave us the nicest swimming area that we got mightily sunburned enjoying the days! For our family of five adults, there was plenty of room and we never felt crowded or on top of each other. We enjoyed many home cooked meals (still missing mom cooking for me every morning! Sad when you get back to reality!) Our favorite bonus was the house being dog friendly! We hate leaving our fur babies at home! Not only was Joan ok with us bringing them - she had dog bone treats along with the human treats left for us! Our babies are very well behaved and house trained so we wish more vrbo folks would let us bring them along! Thank you Joan! It was a week of memories for the books!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

3 June 2023

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

Great getaway experience!

My daughter, father, and I stayed at this amazing property for a long weekend. We were shocked by how cute the house was as well as comfortable for all ages. They go over and beyond to make the stay enjoyable. The view is gorgeous and house extremely clean. My father does not have the best health so it was a great place for him to sit out in a rocking on the back porch, drink coffee, and look out to a view of beautiful sky and water. Also, neighbors are not so close to the house to where you do not have privacy. We will definitely be back!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

31 May 2023

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

Cozy vrbo

A lot of thought was put into placing everything that was needed. There was plenty of everything we needed and then some. We didn't use a lot of things available as we spent most of our days at my brothers house on the lake for a family reunion. Only problem we encountered was getting the lock on the front door to work. Eventually with the help of the owner got it figured out after 15 minutes. Everything else went smoothly

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

2 May 2023

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

Great place to stay!

The Cozy Cove could not have been a more perfect place for us to stay! We were in Texas visiting family, and was able to enjoy a short walk to our son and daughter-in-law's house. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well-stocked and the games and other amenities were more than we could have hoped for. We enjoyed family barbecues, fishing on the dock, and relaxing on the deck. Joan was fantastic, friendly and accommodating. She was easy to reach and quick to respond. We couldn't have wished for a better vacation!

Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

26 Mar 2023

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

Family Friends

There were 12 of us total and everything was amazing! We had everything we needed to cook meals, inside and out on the grill. We had plenty of games to play inside and outside. The kids took the kayak and paddle board out and fished as well. Having the washer and dryer with laundry detergent provided was great because we were able to return from our vacation with all our laundry clean. All of the beds were very comfortable, which is also a huge plus! The location was great for us as well. We spent a day in Waco at Magnolia Silos, The Dr, Pepper Museum and then a sunset horseback trail ride at Brazos Bluff Ranch, which we HIGHLY recommend! We also spent a day in Ft. Worth at the Stockyards. Cedar Creek Brewery had great craft beer, delicious sweet potato fries and we played trivia! Triple N Winery was also amazing! We highly recommend staying here if your in the area!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joan Carol

As kids, we grew up either on the lake or close to one so some of our best memories revolve around time spent near the water. We wanted that lifestyle for our own family, so we created this place to share with our two children, their spouses and their four children who range from infants to high school age.

We cater to families and gatherings of friends who want a true "lake vacation." Our local HOA includes folks who live there full time, so we've chosen to keep the peace with them. We'd rather not hear them tell us of huge loud parties with cars parked up and down the road we share. If that happens, we could lose the opportunity to make our lake home available to others. So we hope you'll make this a FUN Zone and not a PARTY Zone. We would hope our lake home becomes a place your family will look forward to returning to year after year--because there isn't anything better than that, is there?

Happy Camping!

Why they chose this property

Whether you're a small group or a large one, or whether you're indoors or out, there's always something to do at the Cozy Cove! Dads and sport fans will love the comfy living room with the big screen TV and fireplace. We have great WiFi, cable and a library of books and DVDs for your enjoyment.

Ladies will love the quiet solitude of the back porch rockers for a morning cup of tea as they listen to the birds. They'll also love the wonderfully stocked kitchen and the HUGE dining table that easily seats 10 and can be extended to seat even more! There's a gas grill on the porch for your steaks, brats and hot dogs, and smaller tables in the breakfast room and out on the porch for folks of all ages.

Kids will love the loft upstairs where they can plug in their own video games to the mounted TV. This bedroom and hang out space has a walk in closet equipped with children's toys and has a full ensuite bath with shower. There's even a private furnished upstairs porch that's perfect for romantic evenings or night time star-gazing, especially if you've brought your telescope!

We've filled the shelves with lots of puzzles, games and toys for indoors. There's space for 12 to sleep (if you use the queen sofa bed) and there are extra blow up beds (twin and queen) in the house if you need to adjust the sleeping spaces.
Outdoors, we have a large chest full of life jackets for use on our paddle board and kayak, plus ride-on inflatable water toys, a kiddy pool and outdoor games.
There's a private fenced doggy spot in the back yard so that Fido can still be part of the action, whether you're playing corn hole or lawn darts, walking the slack line, fishing or making S'mores at the campfire.

What makes this property unique

Whatz-Up Fun Park is just three miles north in Seven Points, as well as Tip Top Bowling, restaurants, ice cream and pizza places, boat rentals and the Cedar Creek Brewery. Across the bridge in Gun Barrel City is a movie theater, restaurants and shopping.

South of us in Tool is The Pit MX BMX Bike Track. Just a bit further south in Trinidad is Triple N Ranch Winery and there are three or four more wineries within 45 minutes of our house.

There's a big grocery store, Brookline's, in Seven Points, just three miles north. And if you like flea markets, we have some in Tool and Seven Points. We're also only 40 miles from the huge and famous flea market in Canton, TX.

For more excitement, we're just an hour from Dallas, where you can explore museums, botanic gardens, zoos, see professional concerts, comedy clubs and sporting events and find epic shopping!

What are you waiting for?