Location: Cedar Creek Lake, Prairies & Lakes, Texas, USA (1212 Whispering Springs,Cedar Creek Lake Tool, Texas) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Keywords: cottage
MARGLO'S Cottage has it all! Whether you're looking to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city, or a quiet, relaxing & serene vacation or maybe a "romantic getaway", or a fun-filled family vacation... THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Inviting and beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bath, wide open waterfront property on Cedar Creek Lake. Located on large, heavily-treed, 2-1/2 lots, this charming cottage will play host to a fun-filled and yet relaxing vacation. Enjoy the well-equipped kitchen which opens to eat-in-dining and 2 living areas, all with fabulous panoramic views of the lake! Also take advantage of 180 degree views from the observation deck off the large 2-tiered dock! Enjoy cozy nights by the campfire or a glass of wine on the dock. Whatever you do, you will surely enjoy our beautiful and relaxing setting that only a true lake retreat can provide. Complete with hammock, deck seating and lovely swimming hole!
Both bedrooms are equipped with queen size pillow-top beds, each with additional 2-1/2 inch memory foam toppers, down comforters and 400 thread count cotton linens. The living areas have queen size pullout sofas complete with linens for each. A TV with cable and VHS/DVD players are located in one living area along with a variety of cards and games both for adults & children. You'll also find magazines, books, binoculars, utensils for making "s'mores", beach towels, "noodles" for swimming, umbrellas, picnic tables, lounge chairs and hammock for your pleasure.
Paper towels, toilet paper, dish & laundry detergent are provided for at least a weekend stay as well. All you need are your clothes & the food you want to eat. Brookshire's grocery store is just a 5 min. drive to stock up with anything you might want for your meals. The kitchen is fully equipped with cookware and dinnerware and there is an outdoor propane grill for your use.
If you wish to bring your boat or pwc, you will be able to launch your boat at our private community boat ramp. Our property has ample space for parking your boat or pwc trailer. Our pier and dock is complete with mooring whips to tie up your boat or pwc's (max weight of 10,000#'s) during the day. Renting a boat can easily be accommodated @ Don's Port Marina just South of the cottage in Tool.
Our cottage is located on the West side of the lake (a short 1 hr. drive from Dallas) in a restricted subdivision in Tool, TX, complete with a full-time police force, fire department, emergency service, city water and sewer; i.e., NO SEPTIC TANK to contend with.
Our property is a SMOKE FREE and PET-FREE environment, so NO PETS or SMOKING are ALLOWED.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed : PILLOW-TOP QUEEN SIZE BEDS WITH ADDITIONAL FEATHER BED & DOWN COMFORTERS ON EACH.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Queen sofa beds in each of the living areas
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront : BEAUTIFUL OPEN WATERFRONT GREAT FOR SWIMMING AND BIRDWATCHING (& contrary to other Texas lakes, the lake is only slightly below normal as of Feb 2012)!!
- Other Amenities
- Mooring whips for boat or pwc; private community boat ramp for launching boat; boat rentals @ nearby marina.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Canton 1st Monday Trade Days, Tx Fresh Water Fisheries, Visit Cedar Creek Chamber @ www.cedarcreeklakechamber.com & Athens Visitor's Ctr @ www.athenstx.org
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mar-Nov..$250/nite;Dec-Feb..$225/nite;2 nite min; Holidays..$400/nite
3 nite min on Holidays
$250 refundable security deposit required ($500 for holidays)
All rentals subject to 6% hotel tax & $110 cleaning fee
4 p.m. check-in day of arrival;12:00 p.m. check-out day of departure
$50 last minute cancellation fee (48 hrs)
Must be @ least 25 yrs old to enter into rental agreement for this property
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Marglo's Open Waterfront Cottage on Cedar Creek Lake
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Cedar Creek Lake
We bought our place in August 1997 for a peaceful "getaway" from the stress of working & living in the city. In 2003 we relocated our permanent residence outside of the city and found our new residence to be our permanent "getaway". We contemplated selling our lake house, but in 2000 our 1st grandchild was born & has spent so much of his life @ the lake that he would not hear of our selling it. We now have 4 grandchildren & it is now our getaway to enjoy with our children & grandchildren. However, as the grandchildren are becoming more & more involved in sports & other activities, we don't spend as much time @ the lake. So, we decided to place our property on VRBO in January 2009 for others to enjoy as much as we all do. The ones who have rented our place have been very complimentary & we have enjoyed sharing our place with them. It has been a pleasant experience.
The Unique Benefits at this House
What I enjoy most is getting up early in the morning & going out to the dock to watch the sunrise. It is so peaceful & serene at that time. The birds & wildlife come to life at that time. I also enjoy sitting out on the top deck @ sunset....nothing better than sipping a glass wine & overlooking the beautiful sunsets in the afternoon. The cottage is right on a deep water & wide open cove, great for all water sports. Unlike so many places whenever there is a drought, we have always had good water & never have had any problems getting our boat & pwc's in & out of the water. It is great for swimming & fishing as well. Thanks to our guests, their reviews describe the charm, beauty & fun to be had @ MarGlo's Cottage.
Property Photos
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- VIEW FROM MARGLO'S COTTAGE LOOKING OUT TO LAKE & DOCK - Cedar Creek Lake, TX Waterfront House Rental near Boating
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- VIEW FROM THE DOCK LOOKING BACK @ THE COTTAGE & 2 DECKS - Cedar Creek Lake, TX Waterfront House Rental near Boating
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- RECENTLY UPDATED KITCHEN OPENING INTO DINING AREA - Cedar Creek Lake, TX Waterfront House Rental near Boating
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- OPEN DINING AREA WITH VIEWS TO OPEN WATER!
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- COMFY SUNROOM WITH P/O QUEEN SIZE SOFA W/ MARVELOUS VIEWS!
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- GUEST BEDROOM WITH QUEEN SIZE BED WITH MEMORY FOAM TOPPER
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- GUEST BATHROOM JUST OUTSIDE OF GUEST BEDROOM
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- MASTER BEDROOM W/ QUEEN BED W/MEMORY FOAM TOPPERWITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
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- MASTER BATHROOM
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- "BOAT ROOM" W/TV & P/O SOFABED;UTIL. CLOSET IN BACK OF ROOM
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- Grandson making "S'mores" on deck @ MarGlo's Cottage
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- Grandchildren & friend enjoying their "S'mores" on the deck @ MarGlo's Cottage
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- SUNBATHE OR RELAX ON 1 OF 2 DECKS @ MARGLO'S COTTAGE
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- ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL EVENINGS @ MARGLO'S COTTAGE ON 2ND DECK
Traveler Reviews (11)
Henderson Family weekend
Guest: Fred and Becky
(Palestine, Tx.)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
The home was clean, very beautifully decorated and had all amenities. The kitchen was very well stocked although we didn't cook that much. We had a wonderful weekend get away here. The owners were very helpful answering all our questions. It was a very hot and dry time in Texas and Martin was very helpful is advice about where to launch our boat as the lake level was about 4-5 feet below normal levels. The lot is very shaded and the outdoor patio is very nice. Grocery store and eating places are very close by. The only problems we had were the sunroom never did cool down enough for sleeping on the pull out sofa out there and the refrigerator just didn't get cold enough to keep our drinks cold enough. I would definitely recommend Marglo's cottage to my friends.
Owner response:Fred & Becky, Thank you so much for submitting a review of MarGlo's Cottage. We appreciate your recommendation for those who might be interested in staying @ the cottage. We are sorry to hear you had problems with the sun room never cooling down enough to sleep comfortably. With Texas hitting record high temperatures over 100 degrees consecutively for over a month, it's been extremely difficult for many houses to cool down especially if people are going in & out often. We're also sorry you had difficulty with the refrigerator and surprised it wasn't working properly as it is a rather new refrigerator. Our cleaning people adjusted the temperature after your departure & our next guests said they had no problems with keeping their food & drinks cold. We're thinking that it might have "frozen up" temporarily during your stay & sincerely regret you encountered any problems at all. We strive to make the cottage as inviting & pleasurable as possible for all our guests and with your constructive comments we will certainly strive even more. Thank you so much & we hope you will come back again in the near future. The Ripoll's
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
fun weekend june 11-13, 2011
Guest: linda
(dallas, tx)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
we had a fun time at marglo's. our 5 yr old daughter loved making smores at night. 1 hr drive from dallas/ plano area. kitchen had everything. just 3 of us were there, but 8 could sleep comfortably.
Owner response:Linda, Thanks so much for sending in your review. We are so pleased you & your family had fun @ MarGlo's Cottage & you found the kitchen to be well-equipped. Your comments not only help us to make sure our place is inviting for all our guests, but also helps those who are searching for a place at the lake. We hope you will come back again in the near future. Thanks again, The Ripoll's
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Just what you would want in your own lakehouse!
Guest: Lmarvelous
(Dallas)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
This place was incredible...I am so jealous! I pretended it was mine for 4 whole days! What a great location, such a cute house, very clean, extremely well stocked, beautiful views...how could you ask for more!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Nice Mini-Getaway
Guest: Kathy
(Dallas Tx)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10
Review Submitted: 07/22/10
We had a wonderful relaxing 3 night stay at this comfortable lake cottage. It was an easy drive from Dallas and was immaculate when we arrived. Everything in the pictures and description of the property was correct and it was obvious that pride of ownership was everywhere, from the decor to the amenities offered. My husband immediately went out to the dock and was soon catching and releasing catfish. My daughter and her boyfriend rented a jetski at a local marina and were tooling around the large lake and had fun swimming in the swimming area. There were a lot of ducks, including 5 ducklings, and we all enjoyed watching them eat morsels of bread and scamper around the dock. The cottage is a single story design, which was great for me since I have physical limitations and don't climb stairs easily. The house has big picture windows which look out directly to the lake and dock, so I could see all the action from the comfort of being inside. We all had a great time and hope to be back again.
Owner response:We are so happy you & your family enjoyed your stay @ MarGlo's Cottage. Thank you so much for submitting such glowing remarks on our listing.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+.
Family Birthday Weekend
Guest: jrucker
(Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10
Review Submitted: 07/04/10
We had an amazing time at Marglo's! A great family get away and I would recommend to anyone!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A birthday week-end at MarGlo's
Guest: Touraloura Gayzie
(Dallas, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 04/30/10
Review Submitted: 05/04/10
This was a return visit for my husband and me; but a first visit for our son and daughter-in-law. We chose MarGlo's to celebrate our son's birthday because he grew up going to the lake and boating every week-end and always enjoyed water activities. The kids were awed by the beautiful comfy cottage the moment they walked in. The gold, yellow, lime green colors just speak to having a good time. Since it was dark outside when we arrived, they didn't get to see the spectacular water views until morning---another surprise for them. The cottage is extremely well-equipped---excellent cookware, colorful dishes, oodles of silverware, really cute wine glasses! The decor tells you the owners love their hideaway and enjoy sharing with others. Their place is all about comfort. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept in much later we ever would at home. The fabulous pictures from the Hawaiian Islands cover an entire wall in the master bedroom and make you almost feel like you are there. We chose not to leave the compound---just played games/cards at night; enjoyed visiting around the firepit in the evening; enjoyed a couple of boatrides; and put a few steaks on the barbie! The water was too rough for the wake-boarding our son hoped to do----but just being on and near the water made for a great week-end. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to have a relaxed stay in beautiful surroundings. Cedar Creek Lake is one of the prettiest lakes we've been to in Texas.
Owner response:Thanks so much for your kind words. We are so glad you & your family enjoyed your visit to MarGlo's Cottage!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Jack Johnson
(Crosby, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/09/09
Review Submitted: 08/09/09
We rented this cottage and stayed for a week. We loved the big pier and boathouse. We fished, fed the ducks, make smores with the fire pit and the kids swam. We had a great time and hope to come back next summer.
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Guest: W.W & MK
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Date of Stay: 03/21/09
Review Submitted: 03/21/09
These comments were written in our guestbook...Wow! This place is so awesome! As soon as we walked in we all couldn't stop talking abut how wonderful it was. Colby already mentioned that it smelt so good! (Hope we didn't stink it up!) The view is awesome! We tanned & played games off the top deck & didn't ever want to leave. The way the place is decorated is so cute! If we ever get one I hope the inside looks like this! The beds are phenominal! We were amazed everytime we found every little detail you guys have for us. We could never thank you enough! I hope we come back really soon!
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Guest: L & M White
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Date of Stay: 03/21/09
Review Submitted: 03/21/09
These comments were written by our guests in our guestook: "Wow!!Awesome place! You should be proud. It is perfect for a weekend getaway. Heck, I would live here. Boat dock is awesome, views spectacular, decor magnificant, thoughtfulness bountiful. Thanks & hope to come back real soon!
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Guest: Touraloura Gayzie
(Dallas, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 02/25/09
Review Submitted: 02/25/09
When you can't afford to get to the beach, this charming piece of paradise is the next best thing. This cottage is a very special place in a beautiful setting. The decor is casually chic and makes you want to meet the owners who have taken so much time to create such a wonderful feel. We loved our stay at MarGlo Cottage and never felt like we were in a rental. Everything we needed was already there for us. The dock and the patio draw you outside to the beautiful lake view. But even on a cloudy day, the inside of the cottage brightens the day with the wonderful sherbet colors. It can provide a romantic week-end or a great family get away. Absolutely one of our favorite places to be with friends.
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