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Welcome to Walnut Cottage!
Enjoy s'mores around the firepit in the evening, and bring your morning coffee out to listen to the birds. Grab a game of giant Connect 4 on the astroturf.
Dining table has plenty of seating for your meals and board games.
Feel free to borrow a book from our little library, or bring a book to swap.
Eat-in kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

5 mins to Lake | Sleeps 7 | Boat Parking

Welcome to Walnut Cottage, your charming retreat near Lake Somerville. The cottage is located just 5 minutes from the lake via Big Creek Marina, 15 minutes from Lake Somerville State Park (Birch Creek Unit), 30 minutes from historic downtown Brenham, and 40 minutes from College Station. This 3-bedroom house sleeps up to 7 guests and is perfect for families, couples, and friends looking for a quiet getaway. At Walnut Cottage, nature, relaxation, and hospitality combine for great memories!

ABOUT THE SPACE:
Walnut Cottage is a 3-bedroom / 2-bathroom home, built in 2022.

Downstairs: 1 Bedroom (King bed), 1 Bathroom (full bath with tub)
Upstairs: 2 Bedrooms (one with a Queen bed, one with three Twin beds (triple bunk bed), 1 Bathroom (walk-in shower)
Outside: Firepit and seating area with 6 chairs

The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Staples such as olive oil, salt, pepper, and common spices are provided.

For your morning coffee, we provide both a drip coffee maker and Nespresso with a complimentary starter supply of ground coffee/pods/filters and creamer/sweetener. Tea drinkers will find an electric kettle and an assortment of black and herbal teas.

The cottage is located in a wooded, rural neighborhood right off of Recreational Road 4. There is easy access to nature via the nearby lake and state park, and you may even see some right in the cottage's backyard! We recommend wearing shoes and insect spray outside, and keeping a keen eye out for the critters that call this region of Texas home.
Scorpions, snakes, mosquitoes, and a variety of insects are native to Texas - we can't guarantee you'll see them, and we can't guarantee you won't. We contract with a professional exterminator for routine pesticide services.

While we hope you'll unplug and enjoy a calming stay, the cottage is equipped with reliable Wi-Fi via Starlink. The living room features a Roku TV, on which you are welcome to log in to your favorite streaming services.

BOOKING RULES:

Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement within 48 hours of booking or within 4 hours if reservation is made less than 48 hours before arrival.
Check-in instructions will not be provided until the Renter Agreement is signed and reservation may be canceled if signed Renter Agreement is not received.

Security Deposit Hold of $300 required. Deposit to be processed by Host on Guest's credit card.

Minimum age to rent is 25.

NO smoking on property. NO pets. NO parties/events.

Quiet hours are from 10PM-7AM.

CLEANING AND DAMAGES:

Excessive cleaning after check-out will result in an extra cleaning fee.
Guests are responsible for damages.
No parties, pets, or smoking on the property.

PLEASE NOTE: CHECK-IN TIME IS ANYTIME AFTER 3:00 PM CST.
Before you arrive, we need to ensure our previous guests have checked out, the property has been cleaned, and that linens and towels are fresh for your visit. To allow time to prepare for your stay, please do not attempt to access the property before your 3:00 PM check-in time.

Check-out time is 11:00 AM CST. Cleaners may arrive as early as 11:01 AM to begin preparing the property for the next guest.

To request an early check-in or late check-out, please message within 24 hours of your check-in date. We will determine availability and do our best to accommodate when possible.

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About the area

Somerville

Located in Somerville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Burton Railroad Depot & Museum and Burton Cotton Gin and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Somerville Marina and Copperas Hollow Country Club. Antique Rose Emporium and Horseshoe Junction Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Somerville, TX

What's nearby

  • Somerville Lake - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Lake Somerville Marina - 19 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Texas A&M University - College Station - 28 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Brazos County Expo Complex - 30 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crawfish Getaway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ricky's Catering / Mantey Country - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stocked very well and very clean. Nice location and very nice hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home close to the lake, very clean! Host is absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

richard h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the park. The place was spotless and the attention to detail and had everything you could need. Have never been to another rental place so well stocked
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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