Our Lavender Hill Farm house is perfect for family reunions, ladies retreats, birthdays and more! We are situated on 11 acres with a 4 acre fishing pond and the farmhouse is surrounded by beautiful gardens featuring many roses bushes and lavender. We have a swimming pool, fire pit, 2 paddle boats, 2 kayaks and outdoor games, including a volleyball net, basketball and horseshoes. The grounds include a large vegetable garden, fruit trees and grapevines. Guests are welcome to pick vegetables and herbs, including mint, basil, oregano, thyme and parsley from our garden (seasonal) and we will provide fresh eggs from our chickens which are located on the other side of the pond. Guests may also be able to sample our homemade wine and salsa when available. The house is secluded but on the adjacent property is our managers house and he is available to help with any special needs. Canton First Monday Trade Days in Canton is an easy 20 minute drive as are the towns of Mabank and Terrell. We are about 30 minutes away from three large lakes, but you won't want to leave our house!
Property manager
Destine Roberts
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$50 pet fee
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed by fire pit only and use ashtray.
Although we are in the country, we do have neighbors who enjoy peace. Please do not play outside music at an extremely high volume (boom boxes, etc)
Children must be supervised at all times! The pool, hot tub and pond do not have fences around them. Use at your own risk! Do NOT sit on hot tub cover
The cleaning fee is for inside only! Any outside mess of any kind will have a charge of $50. There is a dog pooper scooper station available.
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
Note from host: Must be discussed with home owner.
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 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
Mabank
Mabank is home to this holiday home. Yesterland Farm and Cedar Creek Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Mill Marketplace and First Monday Trade Days. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark and Whatz-Up Family Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mabank, TX
What's nearby
Old Mill Marketplace - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
First Monday Trade Days - 25 min drive - 23.2 km
Purtis Creek State Park - 26 min drive - 19.4 km
Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark - 27 min drive - 32.0 km
Cedar Creek Reservoir - 28 min drive - 26.0 km
Getting around
Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Hold On Farm - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Secluded Ranch House with Private 4 Acre Pond have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Secluded Ranch House with Private 4 Acre Pond 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 Secluded Ranch House with Private 4 Acre Pond?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Ranch House with Private 4 Acre Pond?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Ranch House with Private 4 Acre Pond located?
Set in Mabank, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Purtis Creek State Park, Old Mill Marketplace and First Monday Trade Days. Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark and Cedar Creek Reservoir are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Convenient local with great country atmosphere. Kids loved the pool and s’mores on the fire pit.
First visit to Canton’s First Monday Trade Days for several of us.
Only issue - Couldn’t get the pin # to work on the specified entry. But the nearby kitchen door was unlocked.
So much to do! Lots of opportunities to relax and catch up with family members away from city distractions. We viewed lovely sunsets, walked the property while the dogs romped, playing indoor and outdoor games of all types, and this visit we spent a lot of time chilling in the pool and hot tub. Ideal family memory maker!
The property was well kept the house had plenty of room and was very clean. We enjoyed sitting pool side and the beautiful views from the long dock ! Lots of great memories made and would recommend this property 100%.
Celebrated my mom's 89th birthday with all of her close family at this great property. Lots of places to sit and visit, with a beautiful view of the water. Really enjoyed the paddles boats, kayaks, and game room.
Three families get together every Labor Day weekend and this was our second time to stay here. This is a perfect place for our group as there is so much room and so many great things to do. We've been getting together for 13 years now and this place is our favorite.
So enjoyable and relaxing. Kids and teens spent the time swimming paddle boating, having fun in the game room. So enjoyable for kids and adults. Highly recommend.
It was unanimously decided by our three generational family of 12 that our stay at Lavender Hill was a BLAST!!! What a pleasant surprise to find a home that was truly stocked for large groups. From the overabundance of towels (both bath and pool) to a fully stocked kitchen with every appliance, pot/pan and utensil you could ever need. What an added bonus to be greeted in the refrigerator with delicious fresh eggs from the chicken coup. Whatever bed you end up with you will not be disappointed as they are all comfortable right down to the bunk beds. The sparkling pool (with tons of pool toys/floats) and the beautiful grounds are extremely well kept. Paddle boating and fishing on the gorgeous pond was definitely a family favorite! From the moment you awake to the serene quietness of the countryside until your head hits your pillow at night from a refreshing swim in the pool or walk of the property, you will never lack for something FUN to do either indoors or out!
This is our second time to stay at the Lavender house and we love it there!! The pool was great and we loved the upgrades done to the master bathroom!! We only had one issue arise and it was taken care of to the best of their ability. We will for sure stay again!!
Jessica T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Molly
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great house to spend time with your family or a nice couples retreat. We have done both here. The pond is nice. We had a golden algae problem during this visit bit that is not the norm. I have actually been to this house 3 different times and enjoyed it each time. This time we took the entire family and made memories together. My kids lived within an hour or 2 from the property so it was easy for the kids and grandkids to come and go around their schedules. The fresh fruit was so nice. Several walks were made around the pond to get fresh peaches and nectarines. The tomatoes were also enjoyed by all from the garden. The rooms are lovely and worked out nicely for my family. We all enjoyed the game room. The open living space in the house is awesome. It was so nice to have room for all of us to sit and eat together and share conversation. If you are looking for a nice relaxing vacation to connect with your family, I would definitely recommend Lavender Hill.
We gathered our family, our children and grandchildren, for an unforgettable week of inside games, outside games, lots of pool time, smores around the fire, paddle boating, barbequing, and so much more. Each day we seemed to discover another attribute of the property. Wonderful opportunity for us all to commune with nature and each other.
Everything was perfect and it was full of amenities. Basically, I over-packed. Destine was kind and helpful. Our whole family had a blast and never had a chance to get bored.
We had a family reunion, ages 3-65, total of 14 people. This was a perfect home. Kept the kids off all ages 4-17 entertained. The owners thought of everything. Clean, comfortable, supplied fish food, rods, s'mores for fire pit, pool and hot tub were great! The game room was a bonus. Can't say enough about this house. Simply beautiful and we hope to return. Destine was available if needed.
This is our 2nd stay at this property and they have done a lot of upgrades (modern master bath, new pool furniture, more fun and games in the gameroom). As I said last year, this place has everything for all ages. We are a group of 5 years to 69 years and we all had a great time and plan to return next year.
Amazing...the property had so many activities and amenities that are not specified on the listing. Very well maintained, clean...has everything we might need and lot more. Loved it....and will be there again!! Prompt reply from Destine for any need. Overall big thumbs up!!
The pictures do not do this beautiful, quaint home justice. It was the perfect place for our end of the season cheer retreat. My team had the best time. We could not think of one single thing that was left out. Every amenity imaginable was available. From paddle boating to horse shoes to ping pong to board games and movies then evenings in the hot tub....there was definitely something for everyone. They have already asked if we can make this an annual tradition! Thank you for a great and wonderful experience. We will be back!
The house is wonderful and spacious, had everything we needed!!!
It was the easiest time renting and getting in the property that I ever had. Everything went so smoothly. We didn’t have to interact with no one!!!! We will definitely rent this home again. I couldn’t believe how much stuff they have stocked in the home!!!!
We had our family Thanksgiving here this year and it was wonderful!! We had people there from 60 to 6 and everyone loved it!! The house is amazing and the property couldn’t be better!!! The house was fully stocked with anything we could have possibly needed!! Will recommend to anyone!! I will suggest though, a wheelchair accessible ramp to get into the house is needed. Thanks for the great stay!!
Great location. The house is very spacious, clean, and has everything you need and more. Kids had a lot of fun canoeing, fishing, and playing sports outside. The fire pit is awesome.
We enjoyed our stay at Lavender Hill. The grounds were well kept and beautiful. The house was clean and very spacious. Check in was a breeze. Destine was easy to communicate with, answering all of our questions.
This is a beautiful home with tons of amenities!
Perfect for families, reunions, or groups wanting to shop Canton Trade days! It is about 20 minutes out from Canton but an easy drive. Loved the fact there were four bathrooms and four showers! Comfortable beds, open concept living area, but also bedrooms that could be private. There were many different activities for children to keep them occupied. Great choice as a place to stay.
We enjoyed our stay atLavender Ranch. Large single level house with a really nice open family/kitchen room. Bedrooms were very comfortable and large. We spent most of our days outside in the lovely pool and hot tub. The property was so quite and easy to relax at, as we walked around outside.
Jamie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Destine Roberts
Why they chose this property
We've owned this property since 2009. Our children have grown up coming here on weekends, during the summer and holidays and it has a special piece of our hearts. Once you arrive, you will fall in love with it also. Whether it's a family holiday, girls weekend, or family reunion, everyone will enjoy relaxing and enjoying nature at it's best. Children love exploring and adults love all of the amenities our farm has to offer.
What makes this property unique
We've worked years on our beautiful flower, vegetable and wine gardens. We have a pond stocked with black bass, perch and catfish, and encourage you to catch and feed them. We have a wonderful fire pit where you can sit around and listen to music and roast marshmallows for s'mores (included). Visit the chickens and eat some fresh eggs for breakfast. Chefs will enjoy all of the fresh herbs we have growing by the swimming pool. We have plants that butterflies and bees love, so if you or someone in your party has an allergy to bees, please use extra caution.