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A secret Hideaway in Great Lake Home with a view

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Interior
Dining
Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61758 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Trinidad, TX
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whatz-Up Family Fun Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

On suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A secret Hideaway in Great Lake Home with a view

Escape the hustle and recharge at our peaceful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom lake retreat nestled on a serene ½-acre cul-de-sac lot in Hidden Harbor near Cedar Creek Lake. Shaded by mature oak trees and featuring a cozy fire pit, this rural haven is perfect for lake lovers, families, couples, or anyone seeking rest and relaxation in a quiet, homey setting.

While the property is just one house from the lake, water access is via public docks and access points throughout the area. There are several public swimming spots and marinas nearby, and boat rentals are easy to arrange via boatrentusa.com.

This is a home away from home – not perfect, but loved – and we welcome guests to enjoy it the way we do.

In all honesty, we know the carpets need to be replaced. It's on our to-do list as part of future renovations. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy this lower-cost rental home with all the amenities you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.

The Space
2 Bedrooms + Hide-a-bed

2 Full Bathrooms

New industrial washer & dryer

New microwave in fully stocked kitchen

NVIDIA Shield for all your streaming needs (supports Netflix, Prime, Disney+, and more)

Amazon Prime access

High-speed 1Gbps Fiber Internet via Optimum

Fire pit with outdoor seating

Ample room for parking

Peaceful cul-de-sac setting

Take a Bottle, Leave a Bottle
We have a small wall display for guests who may have forgotten to grab a bottle before arriving.
Feel free to take a bottle, enjoy, and unwind — all we ask is that you leave one in return for the next guest. Cheers!

Fireworks – Help Yourself!
We keep a small stash of fireworks in the garage – feel free to light up the night and enjoy a little celebration, safely and responsibly.
Just be sure to follow local guidelines and check for any active burn bans (usually posted at the entrance to Hidden Harbor). Please replace any that you use. We do ask that you find a safe place to use them, and do not use them on the property. Find somewhere that will not disturb the neighbors. Thank you in advance.

Also nearby: There’s a seasonal fireworks stand just minutes from the house. Open during:

June 24 – July 4

December 20 – January 1

May 1 – May 5 (Cinco de Mayo, select counties)

Tell them Michelle from Canada sent ya! They'll know exactly who you mean.

Dining, Drinks & Essentials Nearby
Whether you're staying in or heading out, here are some local spots we love:

Restaurants & Cafés
Bama’s BBQ & Grill (Seven Points) – Top-tier Texas BBQ with a friendly vibe

Vera’s Backyard BBQ (Gun Barrel City) – A hidden gem with great ribs and sausage

Hector's Mexican Restaurant (Gun Barrel City) – Solid Tex-Mex and margaritas

Blueberry Hill Farms (Edom) – Fresh pies, berry picking, and a charming brunch spot

The Dockside BBQ (nearby marina) – Casual lakeside eats and Southern comfort dishes

Pubs & Nightlife
Boondocks Bar & Grill (Seven Points) – Live music and cold drinks, very casual

Lake House Bar & Grill (Gun Barrel City) – Great food, lake views, and a relaxed vibe

Old West Saloon (Tool, TX) – Rustic, rowdy, and full of local character

Groceries & Essentials
Brookshire’s Grocery (Seven Points) – Fully stocked for all your meal planning needs

Dollar General & Family Dollar (nearby) – Convenient for snacks, toiletries, and basics

Walmart Supercenter (Gun Barrel City) – For full grocery runs and general goods

Liquor Stores
GBC Liquor Store (Gun Barrel City)

Kings Creek Liquor (Seven Points)

Gas Stations
Shell, Chevron, and Exxon (Seven Points & Gun Barrel City) – All within a 10–15 minute drive

Murphy USA (Walmart Gun Barrel City) – Affordable fuel near the shopping center

Location
1 hr 20 min from Dallas

10 min from Seven Points

15 min from Gun Barrel City

Easy access to public marinas, docks, and swimming areas

Want to get on the water?
Check out boatrentusa.com for boat rentals on Cedar Creek Lake. Whether it’s a pontoon party or a fishing day, they’ve got you covered.

Property manager

Michelle Balderson
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Tool

Located in Tool, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Cedar Creek Reservoir and Trinity River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. Athens Bowling Center and Athens Praise & Worship Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Trinidad, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Library at Cedar Creek Lake - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Whatz-Up Family Fun Park - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Tom Finley Park - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir - 40 min drive - 41.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪American Legion - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Hut Restaurants - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Got Smoked On The Go - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Burger - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A secret Hideaway in Great Lake Home with a view pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A secret Hideaway in Great Lake Home with a view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A secret Hideaway in Great Lake Home with a view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A secret Hideaway in Great Lake Home with a view located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Trinity River. Flag Lake and Optimist Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake access

Stay was great, neighbor complained about fireworks when they were clearly doing them everywhere around us in the neighborhood, I thought from the pictures that it would have lake access but there is nowhere nearby to access the water without driving a few miles, overall a good stay though
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Relaxing trip

Nice property with all the amenities. Enjoyed the patio and grill. Small dog run on the side of the house was a bonus for our pups. Great communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

So Relaxing!

This place is greatness! Country living with close access to grocery and convenience stores! Fine dining at Fig's Steakhouse which we went to and was amazing! The peace and quiet is what me and my wife love the most! We love this place and how easy it is to interact with Michelle and Faren. Highly recommend! We will rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B P.

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

Great Host for the Lakehouse

Nice, secluded lake house. Michelle was awesome. The property was pretty much what we expected. Lots of nice little extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

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

Weekend

Very nice stay. Quiet neighbor. This our second time to stay at this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Fishing

Very nice and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ginger s.

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

Canton weekend

Everything was great. Location and price was great for Canton shopping weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great place!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect getaway location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Perfect Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. House was uniquely decorated and gave off the vibe of home. We will definitely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Would stay again!

Very easy communication and exactly what was listed. The Home is very fun inside with everything you would need for your stay. Quiet neighborhood. Will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Secret Hideaway

Great homey place and quiet location. Loved the decor...you can tell the hosts have a great sense of humor and are good people!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great little place!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Loved the peace and quite! The place was clean and tidy, and the bed was comfortable. We cooked our own food and everything you need is there utensil wise. The wife and I have always wanted to move to the country and for us this little place provides an awesome taste of that. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

B B.

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

Spacious and comfortable

Loved the stay! It felt very homey. The decor and decorative knick-knacks were an added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD L.

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

JDL

Wonderful property - we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

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

Labor Day

The house had very warm atmosphere. Felt like I was at home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD L.

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

MR

Great house & beautiful setting
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mike T.

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

Fishing trip

Nice stay. Roads bumpy, driveway tight for trucks and boats. TV reception flakey. Rooms nice. Kitchen and den nice too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Quaint escape

The property is nestled into a quiet community near the water. The space was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

This was a great place to stay for our Canton TX flea market trip. Cute little house. Well supplied

This was a great place to stay for our Canton Flea market trip. Not far from our shopping in Canton. Well supplied and cute house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

2nd weekend in a row

Such an awesome property we came back the next weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Comfy Getaway

Very comfortable and spacious house. The best stocked kitchen we’ve ever stayed in. Peaceful and quiet. Very clean. No lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Great house, quiet neighborhood with a fantastic owner. Michelle was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. Thank you!
Stayed 52 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Excellent as always

We work in the area and require overnight accommodations for the crews. This is their favorite place to stay. We are always so grateful when this home is available. Host is wonderful, property is nice and well cared for. The best home away from home for our guys! So much better than any hotel room could ever be.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Cyndi M.

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

Perfect Getaway

The property was perfect! We stayed for 3 days. We really enjoyed the house, the yard, and area to walk! Everything worked perfectly and was nice and clean. It was like a home away from home. Thank you for sharing! 🏡
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Cozy

A cozy little house in a quiet neighborhood. The property manager was prompt and helpful with everything. I would definitely recommend and will try to book again for our next Texas trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Balderson

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My name is Michelle Balderson, I purchased the house in 2019. We live in Canada, and plan for this home to be our part time retirement home when we retire. We love Texas, and the Lake. One day hope to have a boat to enjoy the water.

Why they chose this property

Why would you rent this Property? It's not lake front, yet, it's nice and cozy. A great get away. Lots of positive reviews, some negative. It's not for everyone. Yet, it's a great place if you want quiet, and relaxing time. Our neighbors right next door have a rooster, and chickens, so if you don't like being woken up in the morning with Cock a doodle doo's, then this place isn't for you. They also have dogs, who will bark from time to time. When we are there, we go for walks in the neighborhood, casual. It's fun, there is lots to see. It's nice to look out to the water on those walks. We go into Seven Points, and Gun Barrel. Good places to eat at both. You will want to visit the Winery near our home, that has live music from time to time. We just love it.

What makes this property unique

We have Take a Bottle, Leave a Bottle display in the Kitchen / Dining area. Just in case you forgot to pick up wine, or spirits, well they are there, just replace what you use.

We are big on smoking meat, there is a meat smoker, and a fireplace that can be used to grill meat outside. It's hot in Texas, so most don't use the fireplace inside, yet it's there. Great Winter use.

We don't have a King sized bed in our home in Canada. There is one there in Texas, and it's new, as we bought it when we bought the house. We put in about 10,000 in upgrades since we purchased the house. We plan on doing more, Painting the outside, replacing the carpets, and fixing some of the Honey do, things that need to be fixed. Like I said, it's not perfect, nothing is, yet it's our kind of comfy. Come, stay, enjoy.

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