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East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Dining
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Murchison, TX
  • Popular LocationCallender Lake6 min walk
  • AirportTyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)30 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Athens31 min drive
  • Popular LocationFirst Monday Trade Days41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake

Welcome to Briar Glen Cottage. Fully remodeled house in rural East Texas. Come sit in the rockers on the porch and enjoy the quiet. You may see deer in the yard or the neighbor’s yard. Enjoy dinner on the patio, swing in the hammock, build a fire in the fire pit or stay in and watch Direct TV. Children have their own secret playroom. Close to First Monday in Canton. About 40 minutes to Lindale and Tyler. Callender Lake is the best kept secret in East Tx. The community offers a fishing pier (about 3/10 mile away), boat launch, swim area and park, each of which are a short distance away, on a private 365 acre lake. Bring your water toys! Great vacation getaway!!

This is a rural location so you may see a couple of friendly neighborhood dogs. There may be other loose dogs in the neighborhood as well. Also, depending on your cell phone carrier, your signal may be weak which may require you to step outside.

Briar Glen Cottage comfortably sleeps 8 people. We can accommodate two more people, but if so, they would need to sleep on the floor. If you wish to add up to two more people, there will be an additional charge of $20 per person per night. We require that you let us know about any additional guests when you book. Any unauthorized overnight guests will be grounds for cancellation through VRBO for failing to abide by our House Rules.

Please be considerate of our great neighbors by keeping quiet hours from 9 PM to 8 AM.

There is one Ring camera over the driveway.

Property manager

Karen Wanzer
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Cabin on pond with pier and upstairs balcony
Wonderful 13 Acre East Texas Getaway near Canton on 3 Stocked Ponds!
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (157 reviews)
Wonderful 13 Acre East Texas Getaway near Canton on 3 Stocked Ponds!

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We live in a rural area. We have scheduled pest control, but you may see a bug come in. Please keep front door closed when not entering or exiting
Please keep temperature above 70 in the AC months and from 68-75 in heater months.
Please leave the living room remotes on the red console and the downstairs bedroom remote on the white console in the bedroom.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Murchison

Located in Murchison, this vacation home is in a rural area. Henderson County Historical Museum and Henderson County Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Henderson County Fairgrounds and Athens Praise & Worship Center. Texas Rose Horse Park and East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Murchison, TX

What's nearby

  • Callender Lake - 6 min walk
  • Henderson County Fairgrounds - 25 min drive
  • Lake Athens - 31 min drive
  • First Monday Trade Days - 41 min drive
  • Waterpark at the Villages - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Forge - 20 min drive
  • Vintage Cork 917 - 20 min drive
  • The Shed Cafe - 14 min drive
  • White Fox Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • Moore's Store - 20 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything Wonderful
We rented this home to have family over during the eclipse. The property was beautifully decorated, comfortable, and located in a great place. Anything we needed had been thought of. This was by far my best experience with a VRBO property. Thanks for giving us such a great experience. Communication was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Euless

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay
This house is perfect! The decor is beautiful and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
It was the best place I've stayed at. It was clean, cute, and stocked with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Our family enjoyed Christmas at this lovely place. The entire house had been decorated for the holidays, including a beautiful tree. We enjoyed the fire pit at night and the porch in the day. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook our Christmas dinner. The grounds were well kept and we even enjoyed some deer across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra W., Shreveport

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and cozy cottage in the woods!
We felt right at home in this lovely home. The owner was very accommodating. She went out of her way to bring us a gate key when we left ours at the house. The adorable seasonal decor made the home feel welcoming. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. The king size bed in the master was comfortable. Each morning we woke up to deer in the front yard. It was peaceful and quiet. It was the perfect retreat during a crazy wedding weekend. We look forward to returning in warmer weather to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Wanzer

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My husband and I have owned property in this neighborhood since 2009. We purchased this house in August of 2021. It was our desire to offer a quiet haven to guests but allow them to still be close to Canton and the other beautiful places in East Texas. We live just half a mile away. We just moved here permanently from Richardson, Tx in February 2021. We love the rural setting, the beautiful sunsets over the lake and the quiet country life here.

Why they chose this property

If you need to escape city life, this is the place to be. The cottage sets in the back of the subdivision with only two immediate neighbors. The community is gated. The trees are gorgeous and the fishing pier is just a 2 minute drive away (or walkable) for beautiful sunsets. You can also hang out at the public beach, children’s park or bring your own boat to launch. Callender Lake is a small private 365 acre lake. You could also bring your own canoes or kayaks.

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