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Charming Lake Athens Waterfront Cottage: Families, Fisherman, Pets, Canton
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft
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Athens, TX
- Place, Lake Athens2 min walk
- Place, Cedar Creek Reservoir25 min drive
- Place, First Monday Trade Days49 min drive
- Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
Other Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Outdoor shower!!
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Lake Athens Waterfront Cottage: Families, Fisherman, Pets, Canton
Looking for a place to stay and play? This water-front, pet friendly property with a large fenced yard and private dock on deep water is perfect for families who want to have fun on the lake or recreational/professional anglers going after the big catch.
This cozy 1000 sq ft cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Master bedroom has a queen size bed (lake view and access to large deck), second bedroom has a king bed. Each bedroom has a flat screen television with WiFi and Roku for you to sign into your favorite streaming services. Fully supplied kitchen with dining for 6. Living area is fully furnished with large flat screen TV (internet Roku). You can add 1 for sleeping on a fold out twin mattress or bring your own air mattresses. All linens & towels provided. TVs have Roku devices for you to access your personal subscriptions to streaming services. No cable tv or dish included.
Enjoy your mornings with coffee on the front deck looking down to the lake or evenings on the dock enjoying the relaxing sunsets and stargazing. Fire pit/outdoor fireplace available for smores and large outdoor grill/smoker for outdoor cooking. Yard is spacious enough to play volleyball, badminton or horseshoes, so bring your outdoor games!
This property has 100 feet of lake front for swimming right off the dock with a private dock. Boat lift is occupied but fiberglass mooring whips are available to secure your boat on the dock. It’s located on deep water overlooking the main part of Lake Athens with the best sunsets. Don’t settle for a shallow channel view of your neighbors across the cove!! We provide 4 basic kayaks, a variety of life jackets and swim ladders. Kayaks are kept on the dock and may require a quick wash off in the lake as spiders and gnats are impossible to keep off of them. Property is also fenced around the house for young children as well as your family pups. NOTE: Although we strive to eliminate them, there are sticker burrs and fire ants in the grass going down to the lake so please wear something on your feet to avoid them!!
Lake Athens has a nice Marina with a nice restaurant for lunch or dinner and bait shop that also sells breakfast and lunch. Don’t miss Tia Juanita‘s Fish Camp, which is a great new restaurant in town. Visit the nearby Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Zipline Adventures, or drive 10 minutes to Athens for shopping, groceries, restaurants and a movie theatre. Lake Athens is 30 miles from Tyler that provides many choices for shopping, eating, movies and such. Also 30 miles from Canton, home of the famous First Monday Trades Days!
This cozy 1000 sq ft cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Master bedroom has a queen size bed (lake view and access to large deck), second bedroom has a king bed. Each bedroom has a flat screen television with WiFi and Roku for you to sign into your favorite streaming services. Fully supplied kitchen with dining for 6. Living area is fully furnished with large flat screen TV (internet Roku). You can add 1 for sleeping on a fold out twin mattress or bring your own air mattresses. All linens & towels provided. TVs have Roku devices for you to access your personal subscriptions to streaming services. No cable tv or dish included.
Enjoy your mornings with coffee on the front deck looking down to the lake or evenings on the dock enjoying the relaxing sunsets and stargazing. Fire pit/outdoor fireplace available for smores and large outdoor grill/smoker for outdoor cooking. Yard is spacious enough to play volleyball, badminton or horseshoes, so bring your outdoor games!
This property has 100 feet of lake front for swimming right off the dock with a private dock. Boat lift is occupied but fiberglass mooring whips are available to secure your boat on the dock. It’s located on deep water overlooking the main part of Lake Athens with the best sunsets. Don’t settle for a shallow channel view of your neighbors across the cove!! We provide 4 basic kayaks, a variety of life jackets and swim ladders. Kayaks are kept on the dock and may require a quick wash off in the lake as spiders and gnats are impossible to keep off of them. Property is also fenced around the house for young children as well as your family pups. NOTE: Although we strive to eliminate them, there are sticker burrs and fire ants in the grass going down to the lake so please wear something on your feet to avoid them!!
Lake Athens has a nice Marina with a nice restaurant for lunch or dinner and bait shop that also sells breakfast and lunch. Don’t miss Tia Juanita‘s Fish Camp, which is a great new restaurant in town. Visit the nearby Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Zipline Adventures, or drive 10 minutes to Athens for shopping, groceries, restaurants and a movie theatre. Lake Athens is 30 miles from Tyler that provides many choices for shopping, eating, movies and such. Also 30 miles from Canton, home of the famous First Monday Trades Days!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Never allow kids in the laundry area. KEEP LOCKED
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Limited 75 lbs. No unattended dogs. Keep in fence
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you’re feeling super amiable, please start the towels in the washer. Thanks!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
About the area
Athens
Located in Athens, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 and Athens Scuba Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Henderson County Fairgrounds and Athens Praise & Worship Center. East Texas Arboretum and Athens Bowling Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

Athens, TX
What's nearby
- Lake Athens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Cedar Creek Reservoir - 25 min drive - 36.7 km
- Waterpark at the Villages - 48 min drive - 66.7 km
- First Monday Trade Days - 49 min drive - 63.7 km
- University of Texas at Tyler - 53 min drive - 67.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Starbucks - 14 min drive
- Tia Juanita’s Fishcamp - 12 min drive
- Whataburger - 13 min drive
- Burger King - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ray L.
14 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Ray L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean P.
24 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rich A.
5 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rich A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey M.
1 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth Amy L.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth Amy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris J.
29 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Chris J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly E.
16 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Shelly E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
16 Mar, 2019
Nice place to stay
Michael L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
22 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and fun place to stay
Michael L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
amber c.
25 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Must stay
amber c.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Madalyn S.
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madalyn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas G.
25 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Thomas G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
William O.
28 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed
William O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
9 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful weather
Mark M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany V.
13 Aug, 2018
Great place for a quick weekend getaway from Dallas
Tiffany V.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jeff G.
31 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Timers
Jeff G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz T.
8 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Liz T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
25 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice views
Mark M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bjoern T.
24 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Stay
Bjoern T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Athens fishing tournament stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
19 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent time
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Jason N.
18 Oct, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Jason N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chad O.
15 Mar, 2018
Great area!
Chad O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Dreama D.
19 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Dreama D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Linnea Rose
I’m new to hosting and look forward to supplying you an outstanding experience like Sheryl did for years in this one of a kind cottage on great water at Lake Athens.
Why they chose this property
Lake Athens is a special lake and this property is on deep water that offer great sunsets and swimming right off the dock. Don't settle for a cove where you have to have a boat to be able to get to swimmable water!!
What makes this property unique
On deep water which is key. You don’t want to be on a cove where you have to have a boat to get to a place good for swimming and kayaking! Yard is fenced so children and pets can be safe until you want to proceed to the lake shore. Lots of outdoor space to play volleyball, croquette, horseshoes or badminton so bring your games!
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