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IF YOU CAME TO ENJOY THE LAKE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Holiday home in Afton with kitchen and patio

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Northwest side of Cedar House, open deck with outdoor grill, table, chairs
Dining and Kitchen area
Dining Room, opens to deck
Kitchen Island
Kitchen Sink, window to outdoors

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Afton, OK
  • Place, Bernice State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Afton Station
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherokee State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

IF YOU CAME TO ENJOY THE LAKE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

FABULOUS DOCK ON THE MAIN PART OF GRAND LAKE

The dock has been updated to inched a swim platform, and boats can arrived tie up to the side of the dock if desired!

In the Spring and Fall the views of the lake are beautiful! In the summer the leaves from the beautiful trees somewhat obscure the vision - so you will have to walk down to the lake to enjoy the view! The home is somewhat secured and very private.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of town and watch the sunset from the open deck, or have coffee and watch the sunrise from the covered porch. Early morning risers will enjoy watching the deer saunter through the property and hummingbirds flit around the feeders.. Fireflies will enchant you in the evenings! On cool winter evenings, enjoy the chimenea on the deck, or the fireplace in the living room.

Swim in beautiful Grand Lake. Rent a boat or jetski and get out on the lake and you will understand why we love it here!

There are many good restaurants in the area - but who would want to leave the tranquility of our Cedar House? But if you must, we can provide a list of what restaurants are currently open.

Our home has slate floors and countertops in the living, dining, bath and kitchen areas - wet feet don't bother us! Lovely pine flooring is in the bedrooms.

One queen-sized bedroom upstairs, One upstairs bedroom perfect for children - bunk beds and a twin bed, The upstairs bathroom is shared with the two bedrooms. There is a queen bedroom with an ensuite bathroom on the main floor.

The owner's home is located down the hill, and we are usually there is you have any questions or concerns. There is a gazebo down by the lake, as well as a stone patio. You will long remember vacation at The Cedar House!


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Slide and Diving board on Swim Dock
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property # 173644vb

We should mention

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

About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Little Blue-Disney State Park and Bernice State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lendonwood Gardens and Lulabelle's. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Afton, OK

What's nearby

  • Bernice State Park - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Saint Francis Health Center Langley - 18 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Afton Station - 18 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Cherokee State Park - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Buffalo Run Casino - 32 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosbys Catfish - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪VIP Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Rooster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Bar and Grill at Shangri-La - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ugly John's Grill And Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is IF YOU CAME TO ENJOY THE LAKE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at IF YOU CAME TO ENJOY THE LAKE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at IF YOU CAME TO ENJOY THE LAKE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IF YOU CAME TO ENJOY THE LAKE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is IF YOU CAME TO ENJOY THE LAKE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and within 12 miles (20 km) of Little Blue-Disney State Park and Bernice State Park. Afton Station is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lois J., Granbury, Texas

Texas Visitors

This house if perfect for a wide variety of guests. We rented the house for just two of us and our small dog, but ended up bringing a good friend and her 80+ year old aunt. The upstairs has two bedrooms and a full bath, the downstairs has the bath with the shower and the Master bedroom with a private bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped with pans/covered Pyrex an all sorts of utensils and plenty of plates/bowls/cups and serving dishes. Dinning room table is large and comfortable for all. The floors are beautiful - slate and polished wood. The main deck is covered and well shaded with plenty of chairs to enjoy the view. Owners are just a call away if you get lost trying to find the property or have any questions.

6/10 Okay

Dana S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Beginning middle End

Our trip started off rocky first couple of days but ended well. We struggled at first one because we have stayed at several VRBO locations over the years and we have never had an issue with the kitchen not being stocked with what we need to be able to cook with. We had to go to Dollar General and get several kitchen utensils and pans just to cook what we bought as a menu. There is very little kitchen supplies only really odd and ends stuff, very scares as far as a kitchens being fulstocked this one has been the least. Also the air conditioner downstairs was broke and the temperature in the house was over 80. The upstairs bedrooms have a window units in them but in order to keep it cool enough we had to put towels under the door and keep them shut to allow them to cool off and there was no air at all in the upstairs bathroom so it got pretty hot in there. By our last full day the owner sent a repair guy for the air conditioner and he said that it should of been serviced a long time ago. He unfroze the line and added some Freon and cleaned it out and by the evening on our last night it was much cooler than before. When we arrived there was a charcoal that was dumped out with an empty bottle of fire starter on the deck by the grill and the front porch had pine needles all over it. In the kitchen countertops several pieces of tile was loose around the bar and ends. We traveled with my parents who are retired and we weren’t told how far the water was from the house until after we arrived. It was located up two very long hills and had no boat ramp to put our pontoon boat in and out. My mom made the walk only once because it was too hard on her to walk that distance especially with it being so hot inside and out. She had to stop and take 3 breaks along the way so unfortunately she didn’t get to come and enjoy the lake part with the rest of the family but only once. I struggled so I know it was much worse for her. Owner did respond to our questions but we had to leave a voicemail most of the time. The first day I ask her about the air conditioner and she called back and left me a voicemail on how to operate the thermostat. I know how a thermostat works but it was the air conditioning not working properly. We arrived on a Wednesday and left early Saturday morning. They sent the repair guy on Friday afternoon so the last evening was great. Great place to stay if you don’t mind the long walk to the water and you bring what cooking tools you need with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

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

Great little get away

We enjoyed our stay, quite and peaceful. Owners were there to answer our questions and help us when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G., Kansas City

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

Fantastic Home!!

We loved this house and location. Owners live close by and helped us whenever we asked. Great place to bring your boat and use the owners dock. We will rent this house again for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

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

Family Getaway

The house was nicely furnished, the kitchen well stocked and the beds comfortable. All ages enjoyed the slide, diving board and swimming off the dock. Barbara was very attentive to our concerns and quick to respond to any questions. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marty P., Denver, Colorado

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

Family Tulsa visit

We had a wonderful time at the property with our family including 3 small children (2, 4 and 6) and small dog! The yard was spacious and private with fantastic views of the lake from the deck. The kids especially enjoyed swimming in the lake and jumping off the dock. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Property is great. Nice outdoor porch partly covered. Some view of lake through trees.

Good. Only drawback is very long walk to dock and walk back to house. Is all uphill. Golf cart would be good. People who own house are very nice and house is nicely decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather C.

Great family house

Our stay at the Cedar House was great! It was perfect for our two families (we had 4 kids total, ages 5-8) The house itself is really nice, and it's well-stocked. The views from the deck are gorgeous. The owners are so nice and accessible for any questions you may have. Our only problem was that the dock is actually a pretty long walk down a steep hill (the house is lake view, not lake front), which is difficult when you're hauling heavy coolers up and down and wrangling kids. But overall, this house is a great family vacation house!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

cedar house stay

Thanks so much for letting our family use your home, we had a great time at Grand Lake and using you wonderful porch every night for dinner. Very quiet during the week, it was as if we had the entire lake to ourselves. I'm am sure the weekends are a different story.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven E., Lewisville, Texas

Outstanding Vacation Home!

Our family traveled from the Dallas areas for a week at Cedar House. We were impressed with Cedar House and our family of five and two dogs had a blast. The house has a tremendous view of the lake at any time of the day. It is also very clean and offers all of comforts of home. The dock access for our boat and kids was fantasic. We had the boat on the water for the entire week enjoying tubing, cruising, and even drove over to the dam for an tour and lunch. Diving and sliding off the dock was a lot of fun for everyone. We would highly recommend Cedar House to anyone looking for a relaxing lake vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Kansas City, MO United States

Very nice house

We stayed here for a long weekend with our 4 adult kids and infant grandson. The house worked well for us, and the dock access was a MAJOR plus! It's a bit of a hike to get down there, but well worth it. Another major plus was being pet friendly so we could bring our dog with us. Unusual for a house rental, the kitchen had lots of leftover staples, which was good, although some of them were not in good condition, and should have been thrown away. We really enjoyed the laid back nature of Grand Lake - much calmer than its peer to the northeast. The owners were very pleasant and helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

We celebrated my Dad's 60th birthday at the Cedar House and had a great time. This house is perfect for entertaining, cooking dinners (we love to cook!) and enjoying the outdoors. We comfortably fit 11 people around the dinner table and had more than enough dishes, silverware etc to accommodate everyone. My nephews (7 & 5) loved the bunk beds and swing set and walking down to the dock... very kid friendly. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate, we had thunderstorms everyday (but 1!) but we couldn't have picked a better place to be rained in, with the covered porch we could still be outside. When we come back to Grand Lake to visit my family we will stay here, can't wait to be back when it's sunny and hot! Thank you for everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cedar House is wonderful!

My husband Jim and I would rather spend time at Cedar House than any other place on beautiful Grand Lake. The house is wonderfully comfortable, and its shady deck is cool and quiet if you don't mind the hummingbirds whirring around! We look forward to many more visits to this hospitable and lovely place. The owners were generous and discreetly helpful -- a wonderful experience!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grand Lake Deer Creek Getaway

Wonderful setting tucked inside a nice treed area with a view of the lake. We wanted a place to get away and relax and this worked. We had a great time swimming on the dock. Enjoyed the outdoor porch area for breakfast - a great way to start the day. The house is user friendly - the kids played upstairs and outside on the swingset/clubhouse equipment while we enjoyed the porch and had a cookout. Kitchen has everthing needed for cooking. Secluded getaway with plenty of room on large lot. Kids played badminton, croquet, and football. Lake area with many trees that has plenty of areas for taking long peaceful walks. we enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

leigh t., Overland park ks

not lake view in summer

"paid premium price for a lake view location but felt the owners description of view and location were misleading. you could NOT see the lake from any position of the house during our stay this summer. You had to walk down driveway then walk down past two homes to get to their dock."

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Smallwood

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We needed a weekend getaway and Grand Lake is perfect. We are here every weekend! We have two properties - our home on the lake and a home behind us, which we built for a guest house for our family. So we are usually around when you rent from us! But we don't invade your privacy!

Why they chose this property

We built this home because our original 1927 two-bedroom farmhouse had become too small when my son and daughter each married and began having their own families. We also lived in this home while we remodeled our 1927 farmhouse - so it is truly a home and you will feel so comfortable there. We have left personal items there so give it extra charm.

What makes this property unique

Songbirds, the stars at night, the moon glistening off the lake....there is no better way to unwind than a weekend - or week! - at Grand Lake.

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