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Room
Check out this view!
Fully equipped kitchen!
Interior
Coffee and/or tea

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Mineral Wells, TX
  • Place, Crazy Water Bath House & Spa
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, The Baker Hotel and Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax with a view! Clean, cozy stay near MW & PK Lake

Just minutes from historic downtown Mineral Wells, this cozy cottage offers the perfect blend of peace and convenience—close to everything, yet tucked away where you can truly unwind.

Start your mornings slow and easy, then step into a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need—just bring your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re cooking a quiet dinner or enjoying takeout from town, you’ll feel right at home.

Settle into the comfortable living space with a smart TV, games, and books, or simply relax and take in the 180-degree view of the valley overlooking a new pond—a setting that brings a true sense of calm. The spacious bathroom features a double vanity, fresh towels, and essentials, plus an in-unit washer and dryer for added ease. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected when you need it.

When you’re ready to explore, you’re just minutes from the historic Baker Hotel, Crazy Water Bottling Co., and the quaint downtown shops that give Mineral Wells its charm—along with dining at Oak & 3rd. Spend the day at PK Lake or enjoy the outdoors at Lake Mineral Wells State Park, all within easy reach.

Back at the cottage, you’ll find yourself on a fully fenced, gated property that is well lit for added peace of mind, surrounded by the quiet charm of a working hobby farm, complete with friendly animals and greenhouse gardens—an experience that makes your stay feel a little more memorable!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Upon checkout, please put all used bath towels, wash clothes, and hand towels on the shower floor for the cleaning service.
Please take the kitchen and bathroom trash out to the garbage bin as you exit the property.
Feel free to throw leftover foods to the chickens in the big field next to the cottage (just dump over the fence line- they’ll love it!) *No bones, bananas, or avocado (hard) peels.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO smoking/vaping. See house manual for details

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Mineral Wells

Located in Mineral Wells, this cottage is in a rural area. Crazy Water Company and The Baker Hotel and Spa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crazy Water Bath House & Spa and Canyon West Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Crazy Water Bath House & Spa - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Crazy Water Company - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • The Baker Hotel and Spa - 15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • West City Park - 15 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G's Gas & Grocery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bombers Burgers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Deluna Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boudreau Herb Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Texans Grill N Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax with a view! Clean, cozy stay near MW & PK Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax with a view! Clean, cozy stay near MW & PK Lake?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax with a view! Clean, cozy stay near MW & PK Lake on Jun 10, 2026 start from $134, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax with a view! Clean, cozy stay near MW & PK Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax with a view! Clean, cozy stay near MW & PK Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax with a view! Clean, cozy stay near MW & PK Lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Lake Mineral Wells State Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Crazy Water Company. Crazy Water Bath House & Spa and The Baker Hotel and Spa are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Excellent

Beautiful place. Had a comfortable stay. Really enjoyed the farm animals. Owners very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

A wonderful getaway

We loved this Cottage. Christine was easy to work with and left wine and treats for us upon arrival. We would highly recommend it and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Weekend at PK

Nice, clean, and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property view was amazing! The cottage was gorgeous! Decorated so nice but very relaxing and homey! And the hosts, I can’t say enough about them!!!!! They were great! They were there every time we needed them. They were such a joy to visit with! I hope we get to go back!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cottage! It was clean, well appointed and the hosts were phenomenal. We very much enjoyed feeding the chickens, visiting the goats and petting the cats. The farm fresh eggs were a fantastic bonus. The cottage also has a beautiful view and will have a pond soon. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Lovely location

This was the perfect place for us to stay. We used to raise chickens so loved watching them and enjoyed seeing all of the other animals and the garden. Also this is a great location to access all there is to do in the Mineral Wells area. We went to the state park and Clark Gardens, got ice cream at the Krazy Kreamery and visited the Crazy Water hotel and Famous Mineral Water Company.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie A.

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

Garden Cottage and MORE!

We had another beautiful stay. I highly recommend this property if you’re looking for peace and tranquility. There’s also plenty to do within a few minutes drive. We enjoyed hiking Mineral Wells State Park and also strolling the downtown area. Thank you for a wonderful stay! Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Cozy stay at Honey Bee farm

My husband and I stayed at this charming cottage on the farm. It is spotlessly clean and comfortable. The bed is comfortable, farm fresh eggs are delicious and great views. The hosts, both people and animals are welcoming. We will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was absolutely beautiful and very comfortable! We really enjoyed our stay there and would definitely stay there again. The pastries (turtles) very delicious and we appreciated the snack! We didn’t know how to get out of the gate so when I sent a message asking for help Erwin was there before we knew it! Wonderful host! I just loved the animals! I recommend this cottage 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HLEN B.

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

Beautiful property

Christine and Ervin were wonderful hosts. We had an enjoyable stay on their beautiful property. The cottage was perfect! The snacks, fresh eggs and mimosas were an added surprise. I highly recommend this property if you are looking for a relaxing weekend. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you Christine and Ervin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Wonderful getaway!

This place is glorious! It oozes hospitality in all of the best ways. The cleanliness and attention to detail is phenomenal, and the animals are all well cared for. The owners are just as lovely as the place they've created. Thank you, Ervin and Christine! We will book this place again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful cottage with delightful scenery and surroundings! The hosts went above and beyond my expectations, going so far as to provide not only a bottle of wine and chilled wine goblets but artisan baked cookies along with other breakfast and snack goodies! But the cherry on top was a sweet gift for our 45th anniversary! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayni A.

Cozy and comfortable

This a thoughtfully appointed cottage with friendly hosts and a peaceful setting. It was relaxing to come “home” to the cottage after long days at my volunteer work site just a short drive away. There were many lovely details such as the organic cereal, milk and eggs and the variety of coffees and teas that made for a cozy retreat. I hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is crazy cute! We enjoyed our stay so much and will definitely choose to stay here again in the future. Just a super comfortable place to relax and unwind. Good bed for a couple of night's good sleep, a nice big shower and double vanity, washer & dryer too. The chickens laying fresh eggs and the guineas and the kitties were a nice touch, and the view is beautiful! The hosts were so, so nice and made us feel welcome with all sorts of extra touches. Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew K.

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

Top notch

Great place to stay. Will be back to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew K.

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

Great place

Couldn't of asked for a better place to stay. Very well decorated and everything you could need is thought of and beyond. Can't wait to come back for another visit and to see how the kittens have grown.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Perfection!

Thank you so much to Christine and Ervin (and Mea!) for opening up your little garden cottage to us for the weekend. We were greeted by the menagerie of animals including ol "Blue Eyes" who came up to us immediately. The cottage was immaculate and beautifully decorated and welcomed us with a lovely bottle of wine and cookies designed by a specialty bakery in town. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Again thank you so much and we look forward to our next visit! Jose and Michelle
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Garden Cottage was perfect

Ervin and Christine are people who take great pride in their property. It shows in so many ways. The property is beautiful and very clean. The cottage is stocked with so many surprises to spoil you during your stay! I highly recommend a stay here! Debbie from Pasadena
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine L.

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

Great Cottage

Lovely, serene cottage with everything we needed. Everything was immaculately cleaned and very comfortable. Hosts were great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Wonderful Ladies' Weekend

We had a wonderful stay at the Garden Cottage. Everything was just as described in the listing, and Christine was incredibly friendly and helpful. Some changes came up the week before the booking, and she was very flexible and accommodating. The cottage's kitchen is very well-stocked. Much better than most vacation rentals. Many pots and pans, oils, herbs and seasonings, cooking utensils, mixing bowls, measuring cups/spoons, and plenty of coffee pods for the Keurig as well as an electric kettle. There is a good assortment of silverware and cooking utensils, but I don't remember seeing a chef's knife or cutting board. There is no oven for baking/roasting - just a two-burner stove top and a toaster oven. The bed was extremely soft - there is a thick foam mattress topper that you sink into. I personally loved it, but it might be too squishy for some. The host let me know I was only the second person to sleep on this topper (as of 10/2), so this is a different feature from the previous reviews. I also appreciated how she has pillows of different thickness/fluffiness you can choose from. The property is very beautiful and extremely relaxing. There are multiple outdoor/shaded sitting areas near gardens, ponds, farm animals, flowers, etc. I found several cozy spots to read a book or just enjoy the fresh air. It was also fun to greet the farm animals each morning. The goats and cats are very friendly! The drive into the town of Mineral Wells is easy and only about 10 minutes. We had a fun time exploring the town and following the tips from Christine and a couple other locals we came across. Christine offers so many little perks - eggs, milk, and half-&-half in the fridge, wine and mimosa ingredients, cookies and chocolates, water bottles and tissues, TONS of bath towels, comfy robes and slippers, etc. She is an extremely thoughtful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Tired of being disappointed? Come here instead.

Hosts thought of everything! From first aid kit to lovely bottle of wine, immaculate property, tasty healthful snacks, farm fresh eggs in fridge, From kittens to Koi pond, from arrival to departure, this experience was deep and wide! Left there feeling 10 years younger.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Great

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

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

Beautiful, comfortable and thoughtful!

Christine and her husband were absolutely wonderful hosts! Everything was so clean and comfortable. She was so thoughtful and left us farm fresh eggs, coffee/tea, wine, mimosa fixings, fresh baked cookies from the local bakery, and snacks! She greeted us on arrival and gave us a little tour. It was quiet, peaceful, the bed was super comfy, and it was a short 12 minute drive to beautiful downtown Mineral Wells! We will 100% stay here any time we come back here. The property was so beautiful and there were some nice and goofy animals to greet us on our drive in :) everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

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

We can't wait to return!

This property is amazing, far exceeded our expectations! Christine and Ervin were very friendly, accommodating and thoughtful. The property is even more beautiful in person and was spotless. We will be returning for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jene' H.

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

The 23rd Psalm

This place provided a much needed restoration for our souls and rejuvenation. The host Christine and Ervin were very accommodating to our needs and desires! We stayed 3 days and 2 nights and daily I found some new treasure that Christine had hidden away(before our arrival), either inside the cottage or outside where we spent a great deal of time relaxing and taking in the view. They are very friendly and well known and respected in their community of Mineral Wells. We would like to return, possibly in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ervin & Christine E. Kraemer

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Ervin, a retired military veteran and former WA State Patrol Officer, stays active and engaged in various tasks on their extensive 20-acre property. Whether it's welding, roasting coffee beans, or building new garden beds, guests are sure to find him immersed in his projects. Meanwhile, Christine, equally industrious, tends to the operations at Honey Bee Ridge Farm & Garden. She manages the greenhouses, assists customers with plant starts, and nurtures their vegetable gardens, all while starting her day with a cup of coffee roasted by Ervin.

Celebrating 38 years of marriage, the couple has raised three adult children who now have families of their own. Ervin and Christine's shared faith in Jesus Christ and involvement at Indian Creek Baptist Church reflect their deep-rooted values. Their community engagement extends to having served on various boards, that have included the MW Chamber, The Brazos Foundation, The Hope House Foundation and currently visiting shut-ins at the local assisted living and nursing homes, safety team at ICBC as
well helping in the church kitchen & Womens minister team.

Beyond their commitments, Ervin and Christine find joy in traveling, homesteading, and dedicating themselves to helping others ans hospitality.

Why they chose this property

Ervin and Christine were one of the first 2 couples to build on The Ridge. This location was chosen for the view and proximity to the two adjoining hwy's 281, 254 & FM 1885 all of which can be seen from the top of the property. The desire was to get off the main highways, enjoy a 180 degree view of the valley and attain acreage for gardens, farm animals and family.

What makes this property unique

At The Ridge, the views are stunning, setting a high standard for our cottage guests. What truly sets us apart is our close-knit community where neighbors are not just neighbors but caring individuals who watch out for each other. Our "family" at The Ridge comprises former military personnel, law enforcement officers, teachers, nurses, mechanics, and ranchers - truly remarkable people!

Situated on the ridge of La Cresta Lane, a private drive with no outlet, our guests can leisurely stroll without the hustle of traffic, enjoying the serene surroundings to their heart's content.

During the garden season, guests are invited to pick fresh vegetables, interact with the goats and chickens, pet the bunny, watch the cows, chuckle at the antics of the guinea hens, and bond with Frosty the horse. Alternatively, guests can relish the tranquility of the cozy cottage for a perfect getaway experience.

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