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Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Adirondack chairs and fire pit
View of Lake
Beautiful sky behind house at sunset
Front of house
Covered deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Whitney State Park
  • Place, Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove
  • Place, White Bluff Golf Resort
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access!

This cozy lake cottage is the perfect get away! Just steps away from the water with a rock beach where you can go for a swim or fish. Gorgeous sunset views from the back yard. The cottage includes a separate bedroom that has one king size bed and one queen size bed. There is also a daybed with two twin beds in the living room. The cottage sleeps a total of 6 people max. The living room has a large sofa, recliner, a rocking chair as well as the daybed and a 50 inch flat screen smart TV connected to the Internet We provide free LG channels and you can stream any apps you have with your password. There is also a 32 inch smart tv with DVD player and plenty of movies in the bedroom. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare a meal, you just bring food and refreshments. There is a refrigerator, electric cook top and oven, pots and pans, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and blender. It has a breakfast bar that seats 4 and a dining room that seats 4. The bathroom includes a single sink and a stand up shower. Paper towels, Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash and dish washing soap provided. We also provide all linens, pillows, bath towels and beach towels for your convenience. Overlooking the oversized back yard there is a fire pit, table and chairs and a grill. Plenty of extra seating on the covered back deck as well as a hanging bench swing. There is no fenced in back yard, just open views to the lake and sunsets. Great views, short walk to the lake, and plenty of room to relax make this a great place to escape from it all!
We are 10 minutes from downtown Whitney with local shops and dining. Our location is less than a 90 minute drive from DFW area, under an hour from Waco and no more than two hours from Austin. There is plenty to do in our area, including the Red Caboose Winery in Meridian, the Valley Mills Winery with beautiful Hill Country views. We are only 45 minutes from Magnolia Market in Waco. Below are links where you can find "things to do" and "places that rent boats" on Lake Whitney. I would call and reserve your boat before your dates to make sure they have one available.

Restaurant and House Boat cruises on Lake Whitney:
https://www.parsonsmarina.com

Restaurant one block from house:
https://thelodgeonserenitycove.com

Outdoor concerts:
https://theplaceatlakewhitney.com

https://texasgetawayvacation.com/things-to-do
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No more than 6 on the property at any time.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 We do not allow pets on furniture. $40 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
3 night minimum on holiday weeks and weekends. Christmas, thanksgiving , Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day .
Only dogs allowed, no cats, 40$ per pet.

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
Note from host: No more than 6 on the property at any time.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Whitney

Located in Whitney, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cell Block Museum and Texas Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove and White Bluff Golf Resort. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whitney, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Whitney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • McCown Valley Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • White Bluff Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • White Bluff New Course - 18 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Great Country Cafe and Pie Pantry - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cedron Creek Package Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Whitney and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove. McCown Valley Park and Cedron Creek Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

DARLENE V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds. Clean. Nice tv. Good yard for a view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

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

Great place

Place was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Restful retreat

Property was just what we were looking for. A nice space for just the 2 of us to rest and relax. Great outdoor seating areas with nice views.The small house was clean and nicely decorated.We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy, clean and comfortable cottage. Great lake views with water access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Excellent Stay

We needed a nice place to stay while infrastructure taking place on our land. This was a nice reprieve. The sunsets were absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Repeat customers & still love it!

This is the perfect little lake house for our girls weekends. So quiet, relaxing, & such beautiful views of Lake Whitney. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Peaceful retreat

Great stay. All amenities were well thought out and available. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIFFANY D.

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

Family 4th July

Had a wonderful time. The place was super cute and the fireworks were amazing. What a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

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

Absolutely Grateful

This place and the hosts were absolutely exceptional. The home was perfectly placed and brilliantly decorated. It felt like home. I would recommend this spot over and over again. Huge amount of thanks to our hosts for accommodating us and giving us a weekend to remember.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

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

Perfect for a girls weekend

It was a rainy weekend but, we still had a great time enjoying the view. The place had everything we needed and when we ran out of TP, they quickly dropped some off for us. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

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

Get away

Had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a great, relaxing long weekend getaway at the cottage. Very clean and comfortable. No issues whatsoever. Views were amazing. Quiet cul-de-sac, friendly neighbors. Trail to the water is steep, but manageable. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

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

A small slice of paradise

Everything was as exactly as described except one thing - THE LOCATION! The cottage sits a ways higher than the lake, and the view from the backyard really was picturesque. The real gem, however, was the rock-paved cove that led down to our own semi-private crystal clear water beach. This alone is reason to stay here again and again. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this lake property several times & always can’t wait to come back! It’s clean, cozy & has a beautiful view of the lake. Such a quiet, relaxing visit every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed relaxing weekend!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great weekend on the water

Property is nicely decorated giving it a lake feel right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thelma G.

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

Cosy Cabin

This little cabin was clean. It had everything we needed. The only problem was finding our way in and out. The is a restaurant call Serenity Cafe. The catfish is wonderful. The pieces are large the frys are hand cut. So go check out this sweet hinden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

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

Excellent

Very nice and cozy place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

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

Best lil cottage EVER!

Another amazing experience at a beautiful spot with wonderful hosts! THANKYOU for having us, as always and e will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Ute little house

It was very apparent that a lot of love and thoughtfulness went into the appearance and decorating of this home. There were so many cute little touches that made it feel warm and cared about. We were only there for a few nights and really didn’t cook a lot so I can’t really say how well stocked the kitchen was, but it appeared to be very well stocked. And clean, clean clean this place was spotless and that is important to us. The only downsides that we have is the Internet connection was very poor. When we finally contacted the property managers, they said it was due to the storm that was there. There was a very large storm so we Went with that. But the next day when it was absolutely beautiful and sunny it still wasn’t good we could only get my phone connected not my Husband‘s or either of our iPads. And the television streaming was also quite poor. I would recommend that you put window coverings on the kitchen, windows and door. I didn’t like sitting in the evening without any privacy, even though that side of the house was remote to most everybody. The beds were comfortable and I loved sitting in your recliner chair. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Lovely place!

This is a beautiful, peaceful, quiet little cottage that has a wonderful view of the lake. The backyard is lovely with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views. Cottage is clean, spacious enough for a few people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Great place

This place was very clean and quiet. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amory D.

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

Peaceful quaint stay

The location has a beautiful view with a cove the kids loved exploring. The house was clean and quaint and made for a peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

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

1 year Anniversary

No phones no tv just spending time with my love !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Julie Russell

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We are retired and live full time on Lake Whitney. We have been coming here since we first started dating and even spent our honeymoon in a tent at Lake Whitney.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful views of the lake and the sunset and a short walk to a rocky beach.

Languages:

English

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