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Waterfront Gun Barrel City Cottage w/ Deck + Views

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 356 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Gun Barrel City Cottage w/ Deck + Views

Your cozy summer escape awaits at this waterfront 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in Gun Barrel City. Take in stunning views as you lounge in the living room or on the vacation rental’s deck. After a morning cup of coffee, enjoy the backyard’s direct lake access or walk down the road to rent a boat. Canton offers the largest flea market in the country, and Dallas is just a day trip away! Return to 'Herons Hide Cottage' in the evening and share stories and s’mores by the wood-burning fire pit.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Deck | 360-Degree Lake Views | Smart TV w/ Roku

Perfect for a romantic getaway or solo retreat, this charming boathouse in Gun Barrel City has everything you need for a relaxing trip.

Bedroom: King Bed | Living Room: Twin Daybed

INDOOR LIVING: Breakfast bar w/ seating, hanging plants, rustic interior
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ outdoor seating, direct water access, fishing pier & swimming area, wood-burning fire pit, charcoal grill, beach chairs, nearby boat rental
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, blender, coffee maker, Crockpot, dishware & flatware, ice maker, microwave, organic coffee, tea & snacks, toaster
GENERAL: Linens & towels, heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, window air conditioning units, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: Free WiFi (Starlink), homeowner on-site, step-free access, home not childproofed
PARKING: Street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Cedar Creek Reservoir (on-site), Gun Barrel City Park (2.9 miles), Purtis Creek State Park (10.2 miles), East Texas Arboretum (19.3 miles), Honky Tonk Canton (26.0 miles)
BOAT RENTALS: Cedar Creek Water Sports (0.2 miles), Lone Star Marina (13.0 miles)
LOCAL FARE: W456 Upscale American Restaurant (1.6 miles), Whiskey River Bar & Grill (1.7 miles), Huddle House (2.3 miles), Main Street Bar & Grill (2.5 miles), Vetoni's Italian Restaurant (2.7 miles), The Jalapeno Tree (3.2 miles), Vernons Lakeside (6.0 miles), Lakeview Burger (7.7 miles)
VISIT: Athens (20.9 miles), Canton (25.2 miles), Tyler (55.5 miles)
DALLAS (~59 miles): The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, The Dallas World Aquarium, Reunion Tower, Klyde Warren Park
AIRPORT: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (79.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This property is very close to the water’s edge and is not childproofed so this property may not be suitable for children
- NOTE: The property is remote but offers WiFi and a TV with Roku

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

464320

About the area

Map
Gun Barrel City, Texas

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tom Finley Park - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Whatz-Up Family Fun Park - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 41 min drive - 42.3 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Gun Barrel City Cottage w/ Deck + Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Gun Barrel City Cottage w/ Deck + Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Gun Barrel City Cottage w/ Deck + Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Gun Barrel City Cottage w/ Deck + Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tom Finley Park and Whatz-Up Family Fun Park. The Library at Cedar Creek Lake and Optimist Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Waterfront Gun Barrel City Cottage w/ Deck + Views Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Host was great. Very welcoming the place was clean and if we needed anything our host would have been there. Great fishing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!
Excellent host, communication on site was great. House was right on the water, quiet. Perfect for a quiet weekend escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH S., Malakoff

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pam G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mildew in rental air conditioner
I didn't stay at this property because when I walked into the cottage the main room air conditioner smelled of mildew and I have asthma. And even with that wall unit air conditioner and a portable air conditioner unit in the bedroom window the cooling was inadequate. The space was mildewed. There also was no privacy with one floor to ceiling window in the kitchen area without a window covering next to some outside stairs. There were large fire pits in opposite yards next door on both sides. If I breath smoke I would be in the hospital. Air conditioners pull in outside air. This was a disaster that I wanted to avoid. The owner would not refund me so he got to keep the $1330.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
CUTE LITTLE PROPERTY
THE HOUSE WAS KIND OF HARD TO GET TO, YOU HAVE TO WALK AROUND THE OWNERS DECK. BUT ONCE YOU DID, IT WAS A DELIGHT. THE HOUSE IS VERY CLEAN. VERY WELL MAINTAINED. VERY CLOSE TO THE WATER. WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY, VERY QUIET AND SEREENE
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T., Shorewood

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views
Perfect property to sit back and enjoy the views. The lake is gorgeous. The home is well appointed and clean. We had a nice time watching the sun rise and disconnecting from the electronic devices.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

deanna m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
They property was nice and clean. My husband agreed to take this trip, because of the lake view, including it’s our anniversary. My husband loves his weekend sports. When we found that the cabin had no connection nor wifi. He wanted to turn around. They do have old movies to look at, but that keep stopping.. This is the first time ever this has happen that we didn’t have anything to watch.. The Cowboys had a blowout🥺. He was so upset. We had a nice guy watching the place, and he would sit outside on the deck, so we never did sit out upon the deck. Otherwise it was clean. I usually clean and put away, but seems to me they wanted us to clean it back except make the beds, I paid for cleaning, of course remove bedding, because I bring my own, put dishes up, vacuum or I will be charged a few.. this place if for peps who love fishing I guess, I know it’s not for us. This is a review of an unhappy husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good overall, poor AC
Overall my wife and I were able to have a relaxing getaway weekend here. There’s no central AC, only a portable unit. Even though it was running when we got there, it was uncomfortably hot. Robin was quick to help us and brought an extra fan that made a big difference! The rest of the weekend was very relaxing in a cozy little cottage, we just had to have several fans and a loud ac unit on 24/7.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
The host was very nice,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Get place to unplug and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Burleson, Texas (temporarily)

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
This is a lovely little cottage right on the lake. We spent hours watching the herons and other wildlife. Very peaceful and beautiful. Everything we needed was at the cottage, very well appointed and very clean and comfortable. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Beautiful nature setting. Enjoyed the lakefront property and watching the birds and ducks. Cabin was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total relaxation
If you’re looking for a quite, private and relaxing place this is your spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Enjoyed the cottage. Clean and comfortable. Nice view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Colleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not worth the price or strange experience
We’ve used VRBO for years and this by far was our strangest experience. This place is ok ish but, NOT worth what we paid by any stretch of the imagination. The “toiletries” included were a 1/2 used hotel size lotion and 3/4 empty bottle of body wash. There were dirty towels in the hamper that sits in the bathroom. The window unit is not enough to provide anything to the bedroom. The enormous plants hanging in the living block the best view and doors. Living TV sits on the floor? Most of the carpentry, ect looks like it was done by someone not experienced therefor the shower was a mess with a dirty feel and look! There is absolutely no access to a swimming area, fishing or ANYTHING like that. There is a PRIVATE gate/ launch area next door that one time the owner said she was a part of another time she said she wasn’t. There is NO parking on road unless you park down the street in front of someone else’s home. The black plastic wrapped carport is super off putting and when you arrive you have NO indication of where to go or how? The fire pit, deck and grill have absolutely nothing to do with the cottage they are literally her porch and right at all her windows and doors. Using them in anyway would be very uncomfortable. No hand towels at all in the bathroom. The bed is as hard as a rock. Really, like sleeping on a box. A very good topper would help. To sit outside and view the lake was nice and she had such lovely, helpful nieghbors that made the trip ok. Communication with the owner was sketchy. Her stories and excuses change. The gate and area that you have to get through to find the cottage needs to be cleaned and spruced up. I think this place has some potential but, it’s not there yet. It’s not worth the price and definitely isn’t what’s advertised. ALSO, why advertise a smart Tv, when you have no cable or wifi?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022