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Waterfront Lake House! Awesome Sunsets View!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Front of Lake-House with circular Driveway & Carport

Awesome View of Lake Whitney, TX with Limestone Ledges

Landing w/Stairs going down to the Beach area.

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Location

Wonderful

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 202240 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Futons, 2 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Lake House! Awesome Sunsets View!

Sandy Circle Retreat is a Waterfront Lake Home on Lake Whitney with Breath Taking View of the Lake & Awesome Sunsets from 50' Deck! Lake House is Great for several Families with separate Guest Suite upstairs, complete with its own Living Room, Sofa, Bedroom, Bath! Built-In Desk! Dining, Kitchenette & Private Balcony.

The home has 4 Private bedrooms+1 Sunroom/Bedroom, Private upstairs Suite Bedroom with Bedroom#1 King Size Bed, Sofa/Living Room, Kitchenette w/Bar, Frig Coffee Maker, Desk/PC & Private Balcony. 3 Full Baths , Queen Bed in #2 & #3 Bedrooms, Trundle Bed #4 ( Queen or 2 Twins) . Sun Room/Bedroom has 2 Bunk Beds with Full + Twin Bed & 2 Convertible Beds in 5th bedroom or Sun Room/Bedroom. All Bedrooms and Sunroom Does Close Off with Shade/ Drape for Privacy! Extra Fee for over 16 Adults "$ 20 per day per person!"

Property all updated inside with New Paint, Blinds etc!
Large Living /Dining Room Area , Open Kitchen with Bar/Island,
Sandy Circle Retreat is just a few steps away to Boating, Swimming, Fishing in the Cove directly behind the Retreat. Lots of trees in a quaint neighborhood, great for walking, biking or just relaxing on Deck reading a book.

FREE Wi-Fi is available NOW!

Pet & Kid Friendly with Large yard with Wrought Iron fence.

Keywords: Waterfront Lake House, Cabin, Cabin Rentals

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 26

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Fenced in Yard, Beach area All Ages of Child OK

Events

No events allowed

Parking is 6 Max Vehicles! No Park on Road.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$ 100 Per Pet 2 Max! No Aggressive Breeds

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside Smoking Ash Trays provided

There are 3 Large Trash Can are on the road by the 121 Mail Box on top of the Hill in front of Lake House. Please place all trash in bags inside.

Place all towels in basket when leaving by Washer Dryer, leave beds unmade, wash all dishes, pots &where you found them!

Strictly Prohibited! No Charcoal Grilling inside of the House!! Please remove Pet Waste in the Yard! Put Deck Furniture back in proper place.

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: Parking is 6 Max Vehicles! No Park on Road.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitney

Located in Whitney, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cell Block Museum and The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Whitney State Park and Lake Whitney. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
McCown Valley Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
White Bluff Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
White Bluff New Course - 18 min drive - 17.1 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 - ‬8 min drive
‪Cedron Creek Package Store - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake House! Awesome Sunsets View! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Waterfront Lake House! Awesome Sunsets View! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Whitney and within 3 miles (5 km) of McCown Valley Park and Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove. Cedron Creek Park and White Bluff Golf Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tamie S.

28 Jun 2025

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

Weekday stay

The house had everything we needed and was all in working order. Barbara answered all questions promptly and was very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve W.

25 May 2020

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

Great property!

We loved our stay here and it perfectly met our needs!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

29 Sept 2022

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

Great getaway

Everything was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

1 Jun 2020

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

Golf Getaway

Family rented for a golf get away at Lake Whitney. Great location and home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Mark M.

12 Jul 2024

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

Family trip

We enjoyed our short stay at the Home away from Home. Left a day early due to weather. The views of the sunset from the deck are amazing! The deck is really a great place to hang out and relax. Walking down to the water is a hike but the water in the cove is deep and a fine swimming spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

6 Jul 2022

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

Fishing Trip

Had a great time! House has lots of space to accommodate my big family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

26 Aug 2010

Fantastic vacation!

We had a wonderful family vacation in your home. Thank you so much for your hospilitality and help. On of the most beautiful sunsets we have ever seen from the back porch! House was beautiful and lake view outstanding. Will stay again!

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

16 Oct 2023

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

Siblings Gathering

Enjoyment

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOydeep B.

2 Jan 2016

Excellent view , nice and spacious place

We had a great time. The house had an excellent view and clean. We enjoyed the wooden deck in the backyard and the sun room. It was very nice of Barbara to offer us a free night because of the bad weather / Tornado warning on the day of our exit.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

8/10 Good

Meagan C.

30 Jun 2019

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

Whitney review.

Barbara was great. The house was great and large enough for all of us. The back deck is wonderful for hanging out. The only downside was it was difficult to get into the water especially for kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam B., Eastland, US

23 Mar 2023

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

Spring Break Weekend

Barbara was great about sending us information prior to getting there & letting us know where we could get items if needed. Once arriving there, we found the location to be beautiful and oh what fun to walk down to the water. Fishing was great too. House was comfortable for 16 people.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jay T.

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Photo inaccurate

The photos of property were misleading. It is a hike to the water down steep stairs and rocky area to water The refrigerator had a hard time getting cold, the beds are loud and uncomfortable. Overall I am disappointed in the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kenny W.

22 Jun 2018

Sandy Cove was clean and roomy. It was perfect for us.

My husband and I like to live an active life. We loved being able to hike down to our boat. My youngest child and my granddaughters were able to run up and down with no problem. My 16 year old grandson and my son in law loved being able to fish off the cliffs. We were even able to book a fishing excursion on Fathers Day that was “amazing” according to my grandson. The house does need some upgrades but we still loved it. My husband and I enjoyed having our own private area upstairs. The entire family loved the patio especially the individual hammocks and the lounge chairs. It was a beautiful family weekend. Thank You Barbara for sharing your home with us. Phyllis and Kenny Whitehead

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

20 Mar 2013

Family Tradition

I have hosted my family gathering at this house every year for the past 5 years. Kids and adults simply love this house. The living space is large enough for everyone to have plenty of room to spread out, lots of nooks and crannies and places people to sit and visit; then there is the also the wonderful outside and decks. The kitchen is fully equipped which makes it so much easier for me since I do most of the cooking. The large dining table is conducive for puzzles and games, there is always someone playing there. The view is beautiful and peaceful, having the lake is an additional activity, close enough to enjoy but far enough that the children are safe. Barbara is delightful to work with and we thank her for sharing this house with us.

10/10 Excellent

Chris N., Waco, Texas

11 Jun 2020

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

Big Fun at Lake Whitney

This lakefront property is the PERFECT getaway for a large group. Yes, the stairs are fairly steep going down to the water and yes, there is a rocky hill to walk down but that is just Lake Whitney! Once you're there the water is crystal clear in your own cove. Everything you could possibly need is at the house, and there is plenty of room - we never felt like we were on top of each other. Relatively steep gravel driveway but manageable. Barbara was super easy to work with which always makes the experience that much better. Large table inside for game playing and another one outside on the deck. Decor isn't anything super fancy but is exactly what a lakehouse is supposed to be - comfortable. Doesn't get much better than this in my book! We'll be back, for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B., Abilene, TX

8 Jul 2020

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

Beautiful Lake

My one and only complaint is something that simply can't be fixed. The trek down to the water. I know Lake Whitney is just one of those lakes that doesn't offer a ton of beach type access and luckily this house has it! We were all able to move up and down to get there but it was very difficult for my 83 yr old dad. He's very active and in great shape but it was a lot. He loves to fish and didn't get to do as much of that as he normally would. I would definitely recommend this place for younger, healthy, active people. That being said, if you're happy hanging out on the huge deck or inside in the cool, this will work well for you also. The kids had a blast! Barbara was accessible and helpful with the few things we needed help with. Thank you Barbara for our 3rd annual family reunion success!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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1 Apr 2011

Great deck, view of lake

This was a lovely home, very clean & well-maintained. Kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Large dining room table was perfect for our family games. The big screen TV was a nice plus. Children loved the outdoor firepit used to roast marshmellows and make s'mores. The large deck had plenty of comfortable chairs, table, grill, and what a beautiful view of the lake. The owner was accessible by phone 24/7 and was very accommodating/helpful in responding to our questions. We even met several of the neighbors during our stay who made us feel right at home. The location is secluded and private, but only a short drive from I-35 and Walmart is just 20 minutes away. I would only caution that the "Sleeps 12-13" applies if there are several children; I think 12-13 adults would be a little crowded. The walk from the backyard down to the lake was a little steep, but that was our daily exercise! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation spot on the lake with all the amenities you could ask for.

2/10 Terrible

laura f.

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Horrible stay

First off with as much money as they arebgetting renting this property, it looks like they would fix their drive way. 2nd off house was dirty when we got in, floors hadnt been swept, there were crumbs in our beds. The yard hadnt been mowed so kids couldnt really play, the steps down to the lake were absolutely horrible, the railing to hold on to wobles and my sister in law broke her leg this weekend walking down. There are weed plants growing down by the water, there were beer bottles and cans down by the water it was absolutely horrible!!! The house when we left this morning looks great because we actually cleaned it. I also now have pink eye, we as a family take a vacation every year for the kids to have a great time, but this was the worst place we have ever rented and i will never recommend this place. I may actually talk to a lawyer because we took pictures of everything wrong. Tvs not in every room, the laundry room they put 2 twin beds in it for a room the bathrooms were absolutely uncomfortable, when you sit down your knees hit the counters. One room tv didnt work at all thank goodness my son brought his xbox so he could watch tv. I will be talking to someone because this is illegal

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sherri S.

18 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Location

We were disappointed

The property is in a really sketchy neighborhood, the house is much smaller in person than it appears in photos and the layout is very chopped up. The 2 downstairs bathrooms are so tight that you hit your knees on the vanity, so basically you have to sit sideways on the toilets. (And I'm only 5' 1) The back porch was big and nice, but there were ALOT of asps, so be careful. Also, backyard sent me over the top & we honestly debated on leaving & losing our money. It is very dangerous for anyone with children. There's a huge hole next to the fence that's definitely a huge safety issue, we turned a picnic table upside down on top of it, so nobody would fall in. There was no cell reception, we had to use wifi to be able to get calls from family arriving. We could only have 6 cars in the driveway, so I spent the day shuttling folks back and forth to parking. The driveway is absolutely terrible and I would not suggest anyone taking a boat to the house. We enjoyed our group and made the best of the trip, but I was so disappointed that it's taken me awile to sit down and put this into words. I don't want to be so negative, but I do want to be honest. The hike to the water behind the house is so steep that some in our party, including myself, wasn't able to make it down there. I will say the sunsets from the back porch were beautiful and host is quick to respond. I gave 3 stars because the big back porch was a saving grace & we were able to anchor boats in the back. Ages 2yrs to 75yrs

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristen F.

24 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Owner was great! House need attention.

We are very familiar with good old fashioned dirty lake life. This is an old lake house that needs some attention. None of the lights were on inside or out to welcom. Very steep in and out drive with big potholes, pizza will deliver but we had to meet at the top because his car was going to bottom out. It hasn’t been properly cleaned in a while. Pest control inside the home is great considering the amount of spiders, and bugs as soon as you open the door. Patio had to be cleaned before use. Upstairs is big with a window unit that wasn’t on, never really cooled down. Down stairs ac is great! Like you’re staying in someone else’s home that hasn’t been de-winterized. Pots and pans are old/beat up. Random game pieces hidden away in junk drawers, broken blinds, everything just feels used. Good luck sitting on the commodes downstairs, knees hit the vanities. Notified the washing machine wasn’t working but it was in pieces in one of the bedrooms. All mattresses could use replacing. Just overall needs TLC. Walking through the unmowed yard… (that had a safety issue. A serious hole on a steep incIine, suggest not bringing kids until repaired). Down the steep steps that are falling apart. Then a hike down to the water, maybe don’t do this with your hands full. Finally getting to the pretty view that you can’t see from the house because the trees are overgrown… getting back is a leg burner but worth it. It’s over priced, but everything is right now

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

April T.

14 Aug 2025

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

Great stay on Lake Whitney. Easy check-in and no issues during our stay. Great location and enjoyed swimming in the lake and fossil hunting at the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

20 Apr 2025

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

Very comfortable

Fit our family perfect, very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jack O.

10 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful Hostess

Very nice property. Older but well appointed. Accommodates quite a few people comfortably. Wonderful outdoor deck for entertaining. The drive access is challenging. Otherwise an excellent choice for this area on Lake Whitney,

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

3 Nov 2024

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

Group die a golf tourney

House was all we needed

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody R.

7 Sept 2024

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

GREAT

Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

I discovered Lake Whitney with some friends of mine some 20 years ago. I fell in Love with it's Natural & Unspoiled Beauty. The Cliffs & Limestone Rocks are great for fishing Or Diving. The Lake is so Clean & Clear. The Fishing is Great, Boating, Skying is also Great. You can Ski forever & never see any other Boats. Lake Whitney is a well kept Secret. Its has some very nice State Parks & Camping sites.I have some other friends that invited me to Lake Whitney for July 4th Holiday. I was hooked I was determined to find me a place. It is very hard to find a Water Front Lake House you can actually walk down to the water, most are Cliff Hanging Lots which are Beautiful to, but I wanted to be able to walk down to the Water. I bought the Lake House over 10 Years ago. I have a Great View & it is very nice & peaceful. It has all been updated with 45' Deck.I plan to retire there some day.. .

Why they chose this property

Lake Whitney is very quiet & peacefull.The Lake is one of the most Beautifull Lakes In Texas. Lake Whitney has been voted one of The Best Lakes in Texas with all of it's Parks & Camp Ground's. They even have Equestrian Trails for Horseback riding.It is vey close to Dallas/Ft Worth area little over 1 Hour Drive to the Metroplex.

What makes this property unique

When you pull into the driveway you see the Lake & you begin to relax. It has a Great View of Lake Whitney from the 45' Deck & every room in the Lake Home.The Neighborhood is a nice place to walk & watch the Squirrels, Birds chirping. You can actually see the Falling Stars in the Black Clear Sky at night.

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Whitney

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Wonderful

8.8/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

8.6/10

9.2/10

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10/10 Excellent

Tamie S.

Weekday stay

Tamie S.

8/10 Good

Genevieve W.

Great property!

Genevieve W.

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Great getaway

Lee H.

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Golf Getaway

Charles H.

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Family trip

Mark M.

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Fishing Trip

Judy M.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Fantastic vacation!

Anthony S.

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Siblings Gathering

Patricia B.

10/10 Excellent

JOydeep B.