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Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets

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Sunset over the lake from the deck.
View from the pavilion you can see the pool and lake.
Left Suite: 600 sqft w/ entertainment room, bedroom, bathroom. Garage closed off
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
$203
avg per night

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Temple, TX
  • Place, Belton Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Bell County Expo Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bathrrom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area
Price is $203 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Temple

Located in Temple, this guesthouse is on a lake. Mother Neff State Park and Belton Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Western Hills Park and Heritage Park. Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum and Beall Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Belton Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple - 18 min drive - 24.6 km
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Bell County Expo Center - 23 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Killeen Civic and Conference Center - 39 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Temple Station - 25 min drive
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commonwealth - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪William Hoyt Bagel & Brew - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Backyard Bar-B-Q - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Monkey Barrel - ‬13 min drive
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About this property

Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets

3 room Casita (entertainment room, bedroom, and bathroom), with access to pavilion and deck with views of Lake Belton that provide beautiful sunsets. POOL COMING SOON.

Your stay will allow you to escape from city into the country, but have access to city amenities. Watch large screen streaming TV on the Pavilion or in entertaining area of the Casita. On request, we will make available, Traeger smoker, gas grill, or two burner Induction stove. Inside your room, there is small refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. We want your visit with us to be an opportunity to escape the city (like we have) and enjoy the country. We have installed a 14" gel and foam queen size mattress on an adjustable bed so that you can sleep like you are in heaven. The family room sofa offers a pull out gel mattress, but we offer a queen size memory foam tri-fold mattress that greatly improves the comfort level.

There is a rough trail from our property to the bottom of lake. We are told there is great fishing, but since we don't fish I can only relay what we've been told from guides. During your stay, you are likely to see deer grazing on the property as you enter or leave. There are many varieties of birds including a lot of Cardinals as Belinda puts out bird seed almost every day. She keeps seed down in the pavilion so that you can put some out while you sip your morning coffee. You might even see the roadrunners running along the driveway or near the trail in search of their mate or food.

If all this sounds like a place you want to stay, contact us. We want to hear from you.

* The Cardinal Cottage can accommodate four guest during a stay, but it is really designed more for one couple. Walking through the front door will put you in the entertaining room where the sofa will pullout to a queen size bed. You'll walk through a doorway that can be closed with barn doors to the bedroom. The bedroom provides the only access to the bathroom.
* The Cardinal Cottage, pavilion, and deck are on my private property. No one other than my wife and I have access to the pavilion and deck – and while we have guest, we try not to intrude on your privacy other than sometimes asking you to share a glass of wine with us during a sunset. The Cardinal Cottage is a building by itself on my property.
* To get an idea of our location and to check distances; we are about 3 miles from the Lone Star Burgers in Moffat Texas.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets?

As of Mar 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets on Aug 1, 2025 start from $203, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Belton Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of McGregor Park and Leona Park. Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area and White Flint Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Love this place!

Super relaxing, very quiet, extremely peaceful! We definitely plan to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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

magnificent view

What a great get-away for a quiet wknd! Definitely all that was expected and then some!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharla B.

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

Hospitality at its finest on a beautiful property!

Belinda and Michael are the most considerate hosts I've ever experienced. Everything you could ever need is available, and they go out of their way with extras--both inside the cottage and outside on their amazing patio. I had a wonderful time and will be back if in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RuthAnn R.

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

Weekend Get Away for Our Anniversary

Great place to get away for a weekend or a week. The Cardinal Cottage was perfect for the two of us. Sitting out on the back patio for dinner with a phenomenal sunset, view of the lake and conversation with Belinda and Michael, great ending to our Saturday evening. Belinda and Michael are such a pleasure and and we high recommend them as hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amariah H.

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

Spectacular Couples Retreat

Michael went out of his way to make our visit incredible despite the heat and dryness of this summer. He had a bottle of Chardonnay waiting for us to celebrate our anniversary. He was delightful to talk to and explained about the wildlife they get there. The Cottage itself was so comfortable and beautiful. Food in the area is top notch as well. And finally, the sunset view is spectacular. Do not miss a chance to book here. It is so worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Cardinal cottage

We stayed here because of complications in our own home from a tornado. This was one of my favorite stays so far. The cottage sits on the owners property with plenty of privacy! They were very quick to answer questions! It was very clean and SO cute! The kids really enjoyed having alexa control the lights and tv. They recently added a pool and we loved sitting in it watching the AMAZING sunsets over the lake and then watching the stars. There's also an outdoor theater/ kitchen area to watch movies, listen to music, grill, and just hang out. Michael and Belinda were very sweet and made sure we were taken care of! We would definately recomend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layne H.

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

Peaceful escape

Property is in a quiet peaceful location with views of Lake Belton. Very relaxing but with all the amenities of home. Wifi and tv worked well in the cottage as well as on the casita area. Michael and Belinda are very friendly and easy to talk to but also respect your privacy. Cottage itself is clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated. Had a wonderful relaxing weekend getaway to visit our daughter at UMHB and will definitely return for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chase S.

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

A trip to visit family nearby in an outdoor environment with a great lake view

Exceeded our expectations per the description and pictures of the property. We really enjoyed our stay The Cardinal Cottage! Michael and Belinda were extremely kind and accommodating and went out of his way to make our stay an exceptional one! The property and lake view were beautiful with deer around every evening and sometimes during the day. The gated property property made us feel secure. The cottage itself had many extras such as Alexa, Bluetooth in the bathroom, and comfy bed with adjustable head and foot as well as massagers. The patio and deck pictures don't do it justice. They are great! Very spacious. We would definitely stay again and can’t thank Michael and Belinda enough for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Cardinal Cottage is an amazing place to stay! Michael and Belinda are awesome hosts!

I highly recommend Cardinal Cottage! Michael and Belinda are very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The view is amazing! Will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine M.

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

Beautiful! Harmonious!

I’ll just write the txt I sent the owners as I was leaving Good Morning Michael and Belinda! I decided to head out early but My heart is a little sad to leave your lovely home. Thanks so much for sharing this slice of heaven with me. You truly have soaked this environment with your love and care. To experience your love for each other is medicine for my soul! Thanks for going the extra mile and all the extras like the bird food and dinner and your atv ride to see all those deer!!!! Such a priceless experience for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

Above and Beyond

We really enjoyed our stay The Cardinal Cottage! Michael was extremely kind and accommodating and went out of his way to make our stay an exceptional one! The property and lake view were beautiful with deer around every evening and sometimes during the day. The gated property property made me feel secure as it was only myself and my son. The cottage itself had many extras such as Alexa, Bluetooth in the bathroom, and comfy bed with adjustable head and foot as well as massagers. We would definitely stay again and can’t thank Michael enough for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Beautiful views!

My daughters and I went for a weekend getaway. Our hosts were amazing! The property was beautiful and so we’re the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Amazing property, great stay!

Michael and Belinda were such gracious hosts and the property has a great lake view! They take excellent care of the grounds and entertaining patio and deck. Detached guest cottage means ultimate privacy! Excellent communication. Super easy check in and check out process! Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa G.

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

Perfect getaway spot

This rental was delightful and the hosts are terrific. They were right there with anything we needed and went above and beyond in sharing a nice wine, a coupon for a tasting at a local winery, and offering some homemade pizzas. The cottage is very comfortable, but the highlight is the deck. We were blessed with perfect weather. Location is great—near to kayaking and hiking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great property

Love the property. It was very clean and nice. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kendra F.

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

Serenity

Property was great, owners surpassed our expectations. Very very nice & accommodating! Will def be back. I just want to know if the neighbor found “omelet” 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

Wonderful Get-away!

Beautiful lakeview and sunsets! The cottage was very spacious and had a very comfortable bed. We enjoyed grilling steaks and watching the Aggies beat Alabama on TV in the outdoor pavilion. Michael and Belinda were wonderful hosts. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark w.

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

Cardinal Cottage

A great quite place to stay. The owner's make sure your comfortable and make sure all your needs are fulfilled. I'll be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark w.

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

Carnial Cottage

Its a very quit and friendly environment. A Home away from Home. There are deer and road runners on the property. A gated entrance gives you a piece of mind. The owners will do anything for you including delivering meals. As they state enter as a guest and leave as a friend. And you will enjoy the beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shala J.

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

Cardinal Cottage

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the Cardinal Cottage. The property is beautiful. Every morning and evening we saw multiple deer including fawns. My favorite part was sitting on the deck of the Pavilion in the morning (enjoying coffee) and evening. The sunsets on the deck are beautiful. We enjoyed it so much we plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Yes, there are cardinals at Cardinal Cottage!

If you’re looking for a quiet, country setting with a view of the lake, the cottage is a great choice. It’s modern. Clean. Relaxing. Comfortable. Alexa-enabled lights, fans, music, TV, etc. The hosts have thought of everything. Enjoy the TV inside the cottage, or better yet, head out to the pavilion to watch the outdoor big screen or listen to music. Be sure to catch the sun setting over the lake. Incredible. The property is high on a bluff, so the lake breeze (or ceiling fans) keep you cool. Light the table-top propane fire pit. Pour some wine. If that isn’t enough ambiance, stick around and maybe the deer will come into the yard, or cardinals will grab a few seeds off a feeder on the deck rail. We had a really great time. We felt safe. Pampered. Welcome. …and left super relaxed and recharged. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Wonderful Space!

My mother and I stayed at the property and it is extremely well kept with lots of lovely details that the owners paid attention to. We especially enjoyed grilling out and watching a movie in the outdoor space. The sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

just what we needed

Wonderful...extremely quiet and private with beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristal A.

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

Wonderful, clean, great place to stay!

My 3 friends and I had a great time at the cardinal cottage! The cardinal cottage has 2 beds, perfect for the 4 of us. The beds were comfy and very clean. They had more than enough blankets and pillows for everyone. A big clean shower and plenty of towels as well! The pavillon and deck are amazing with a TV and a beautiful view! Michael and Belinda were very friendly and welcoming! They have everything you could possibly need or know where to find it somewhere close! They even washed the dishes since there is no sink in the kitchen area of the cardinal cottage. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back for another girls trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Satisfacción 👌🏻

Our stay at the Cardinal cottage was one like never before, if I could say it was exotic that would be an understatement. The owners were very very friendly, attentive and accommodating. I recommend this hidden 💎 to anyone and everyone