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Rufuge at the Lake ... Relax and escape the day-to-day while visiting DFW!

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Welcome to Refuge at the Lake! This is your ultimate lake view getaway!
This is your cottage style getaway with a totally updated modern twist!
Large outdoor deck and patio complete with gas grill and hot tub.
Aerial view of the property leading down to Lake Grapevine.
Aerial view of house and backyard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Flower Mound, TX
  • Grapevine Lake
  • Grapevine Mills Mall
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Gaylord Texan Convention Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom / Loft Room

+2
4 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rufuge at the Lake ... Relax and escape the day-to-day while visiting DFW!

Refuge at the Lake is the ideal place to escape from your busy and hectic everyday life! The house is perfect for families or friends to connect, have fun, relax, and explore! Take it all in and refresh both mind and body while enjoying all the amenities you'd expect and some you didn't even know you needed!

While still close to many local attractions and events for when you feel like getting out, the property is quiet and serene enough to make you feel as though you're hours away from the city.

We are not able to allow events, parties, weddings, any more than 12 guests at anytime.

Property manager

Stephanne Russell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Flower Mound

Located in Flower Mound, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area and Grapevine Lake, while Meow Wolf Grapevine and Lewisville Grand Theater are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Texas Motor Speedway, and consider making time for Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like winery tours.
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Flower Mound, TX

What's nearby

  • Tour 18 Dallas - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Grapevine Mills Mall - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Gaylord Texan Convention Center - 22 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Southlake Town Square - 28 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Centreport Station - 33 min drive
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rufuge at the Lake ... Relax and escape the day-to-day while visiting DFW! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rufuge at the Lake ... Relax and escape the day-to-day while visiting DFW!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rufuge at the Lake ... Relax and escape the day-to-day while visiting DFW!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rufuge at the Lake ... Relax and escape the day-to-day while visiting DFW! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Grapevine Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bridlewood Golf Club and Lantana Golf Club. Tour 18 Dallas and The Hound Mound are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Teodulo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great home

Loved. The inside of the house So much space and room Could use one bathroom But had a great time in the house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Beautiful home with a very private feel

Amazing communication with the owner. Such a special space to make memories with loved ones. The upstairs bedrooms are gorgeous as well as the backyard and porch area. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senor C.

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

Comfortable Stay in Flowermound

My friends and I enjoyed the house. It had everything we needed for our getaway weekend. Beds were comfortable, lots of areas to gather and great outdoor space. Location is great since it is a bit secluded right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Wonderful Lakeside Getaway

We had a fabulous stay! Beautifully furnished, perfect location, easy access to float in water, nice hot tub, and such a quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

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

Girls weekend

Great property! Plenty of room and had all we needed for the weekend. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena E.

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

Perfect for an extended family holiday stay!

Our family enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving at this beautiful property! The amenities and special touches were thoughtful and appreciated. Thank you for providing the perfect location for our special family gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee B.

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

Daughters birthday & Father’s Day weekend

The house was just as it was described. Lots of room and beautiful views of the lake. We brought our boat to enjoy the lake on Sat! Communication w/ the host was easy. We got to see deer & ducks everyday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Enjoyable Getaway at the Lake

Very much enjoyed the home and the lake -- very secluded and quiet. Home was very spacious and enjoyable. The owner communicated very well -- can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay at a lovely retreat

The house itself was great with plenty of space and outside just as good. Right off the lake with a perfect view for the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

My stay

It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora A.

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

Texas girls trip

We really enjoyed our stay- the outdoor space is perfect for morning coffee and meals and we enjoyed watching the deer wander by each day. The house had everything we needed. Location is a bit off the beaten path but grocery stores, etc are just a few miles away. We also visited the alpaca farm down the road which was super fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Waldorf, USA

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

Great Girl's Bday Trip

We had a great trip, our stay was fabulous. I had no complaints. It was no need to contact the host at all during our stay. I did contact her prior to our stay and she was very prompt. House looks just like the photos. The kitchen had everything you could think of. Beds comfortable and ample space throughout the entire property. It was 8 of us and no issues with sharing 2 bathrooms. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

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

Bachelorette weekend!

This was the PERFECT place to host our friends for a bachelorette weekend! There was so much space for all of us, we loved spending time outside and we really couldn’t have asked for a better spot. Stephanne was super responsive before, during and even after our stay when someone realized they left some shoes behind. I think some of the girls booked for other times while we were there too! Thank you so much for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beckah E.

Fabulous large lake home with everything you need!

The hosts were gracious and so easy to communicate with. The spacious house is in wonderful condition, all of the amenities you want/need, beautiful view and surrounding property, right down to the perfect large oak out back with a tree swing! A getaway, but still so close to anything you want to do in nearby Flower Mound, Grapevine, etc... Would highly recommend and will return if need a central Texas getaway again, or a place for friends and family to gather!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Beautiful backyard area, clean, very nice remodel.

My only hesitancy was only having 2 bathrooms for 12 people. That wasn’t ideal but never ended up being as big of a problem as I thought it might be. The remodel is absolutely beautiful and we spent one day/evening enjoying the beautiful view in the back yard. It has a wonderful outdoor hang out area. Overall a great place and great for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

andy t.

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

Bachelor Party of 12 people

The house was amazing. Completely blew us away, the pictures online don’t do it justice how big it is. It had everything anyone would need to stay there. Only thing I would watch out for is the grass outside has very very sharp stickers in them. So don’t walk on the grass barefoot! Other than that we loved everything about the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne E.

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

Girls Weekend

I stayed at this property with a group of girlfriends -- there were 6 of us in total. We are all age 60+ and most are from the east coast. We have done an annual December trip to New York and for this, our 15th year, decided to spend a weekend exploring Grapevine and the surrounding area. We couldn't have been happier with this property. The space was excellent, clean, and very well appointed. The property manager was very responsive to any questions we had and help we needed. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Worth the drive

My wife and I flew to Texas from Florida for our niece's wedding in McKinney. We decide to book Refuge at the Lake in Flower Mound even though it was an hour away from the wedding venue. We are very glad we did. The house was uniquely beautiful and had everything we needed- a hot tub, a gas fire pit, two large bedrooms with beautiful views of Lake Grapevine, a bedroom with a loft and four full size beds, abundant tables, chairs and couches and much more. However, what made this place worth the drive was the property itself. There are a number of nature trails right off the property that skirt the lake and loop around into the woods. During our wanderings we saw an owl and four large tom turkeys. We also saw a large herd of deer while relaxing on the porch and the trees on the property are a haven for a large number of smaller birds. This property is definitely what it claims to be- a "Refuge".
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla A.

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

Great Location and Accommodations

The house has great potential to be a five star. The accommodations, floor plan, and location is fabulous. It is close to Twin Cove Lake and restaurants. The decor was modern and simple which was perfect for our girl's weekend. I would suggest that details are given to cleaning all areas of the home. It was too hot for us to use the screen-in porch, but it was very dirty with cob webs and gnats. It didn't look like the rest of the home. The door frames to enter the home needed cleaning as well. I would suggest investing in more wash cloths. I think we only had a total of four. There were plenty of bath towels and beach towels which was nice for our trip to the lake. I would also suggest lining the kitchen drawers and removing rusted pans etc. Lastly, the house was stuffy. I had to add plug-ins and burn candles upon the arrival of the others. I feel this is something the housekeepers should be aware of. The house didn't remain stuffy for our stay. As there wasn't anything going on with the vents. The beds were very comfortable and the furniture was in great condition. The wooden staircase is beautiful, which adds to the aesthetics of the home. We loved the location of the home. Waking up to a pack of roaming deer and wild turkeys was awesome! There's plenty of patio furniture as well. There are so many fabulous qualities about the home which makes for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louis C.

Nice Place but there are some things that could be improved

Pros: The layout of the house is great and we enjoyed having the card room with the poker table and chips available. This house is clean with exception of the normal rental issues (food left in the fridge that was expired) Lots of utensils and plates for eating. Lots of table and counter space. The air conditioning worked flawlessly and kept us cool on hot days and nights. Overall the place was good but could use some improvements to make it spectacular. I liked the book on the counter giving you the information on how the house worked and the guest book signed by so many that have visited. See Cons for improvements. Cons: The outside area in the back yard needs some work. Many of the garden area are overgrown and except for a small path down to the lake the backyard grass was unusable because it was overgrown. The Fire Pit also needed some grooming and is not cleaned up as it is pictured in the property. There were several places where ants were around (down stairs bathroom, Living Room) and a good extermination would do that place well. Mostly the house had everything we needed with the exception of a functional ironing board. There was one but it looks like it should have been mounted somewhere and was nearly impossible to use unless you put it between 2 chairs. Some rooms had lights that did not work in the ceiling fans but all of the fans worked (although they were all spinning in the wrong direction for summer, we corrected that). There are some odd step ups and down in the house so be careful when walking through the house or even exiting the 1st floor bathroom as there is a little step up there and 3 of us cracked our toes on that step up. Some improvements: Put the WiFi password in the book on the counter or change the code to be something other than the default because it is difficult to remember and give to the others. Get some menus from local places that deliver to the property. This place is the last house on the street and a good distance from the restaurants/grocery stores so having those in the book or drawer would allow other options for meals. Overall I am giving it a 4 but it could have been a 5 with some minor changes/work.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Perfect

I love this house this was my 2nd stay and I will definitely me back. Beautiful views and the house is so cute and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Stephanne Russell

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