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Beautiful Sunsets, wonderful memories...

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Looking West over Possum Kingdom Lake from this Property...
Main Entrance
Cottage on the Left, Large Patio Area to the Right.
Two bedroom Cottage on the left.
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12169.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Graford, TX
  • Place, Possum Kingdom State Park
  • Place, Possum Kingdom Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, The Cliffs Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Sunsets, wonderful memories...

Two acre lake front property facing west on the widest part of Possum Kingdom Lake. This area of Possum Kingdom Lake is referred to as the North End. It is very conveniently located to the Airport (less than one mile away) if you own a private plane, Local Restaurants (Boondocks, Bonitaville or Wildcatter Ranch are some of our favorites), Gas Station/Convenience Store and the local supermarket called the Trading Post. The overlook for the Morris Shepard Dam is about a 10 minute drive. If you look up Possum Kingdom Lake on the internet you will find all there is to do and the lake offers lots of hiking trails including one up to Johnson's Peak (the highest point on the lake with an almost 360 degree view of the lake).

The property has approximately 130 feet of shoreline with plenty of yard for the kids to run around. Weather permitting you will see some of the most amazing Sunsets in your life. At the shoreline the water gets very gradually deeper and has a 100% fine sand bottom, no rocks. Perfect to walk barefoot. When the lake is full the depth at the front of the dock is about 4 feet so if the lake is low you may need to anchor your boat away from shore. Extending from the dock is a slight channel so, by boat, when your leaving or approaching the dock you either need to head straight in or leave straight out for at least 100 yards before you should steer your boat left or right.

The property is very spacious with lots of room to toss the ball around, play badminton or volleyball. The main house, which we refer to as the Cottage, has two nice sized bedrooms, a full bath, washer, dryer and a combination living, kitchen & dining area. Each bedroom has a queen sized bed with a bunk-bed. The main living area has a 65" color TV with a great sound system which plays music both indoors and out. One of the two bedrooms in the Cottage has a small TV. The Guest house, which is more like a studio apartment, has a queen sized bed and a futon which opens up into a queen sized bed. The guest house has a full bathroom and a closet. Both the Cottage and Guest House have a toaster oven, microwave, Keurig Coffee Machine (Dunkin Donuts Keurig Coffee Cartridges included). The Cottage has a large refrigerator and a wine cooler, the Guest House has a small refrigerator. The Cottage has central heating and air conditioning, the Guest House just has two window air conditioning units and one of the two units produces heat also. With four queen sized beds and two bunk-beds you could sleep as many as 12 people. In the Cottage and the Guest House each has a roll-out bed which could accommodate two more people for a total of 14 guests.

On the property there is the Cottage, Guest House (Studio Style), large patio area with a grill and plenty of seating, a two car carport, a two car garage (which you will not have access to), a pump house and a boat house (which is used privately). The stove runs on liquid propane (which burns hotter than natural gas, FYI to all you cooks out there). The property also has one 30 amp and one 50 amp electrical outlet for an RV on the side of the two car garage. Water can be provided to the RV but no septic hook-up. If you do decide to bring an RV make sure you only drive on the gravel part of the property. If you venture off the gravel then you will likely get stuck in the sand. If the RV uses the property's electricity then it is an extra $30 dollars per day.

We have owned this property for 15 years now and it should have everything you would need to comfortably stay a week or a weekend (except for food and drinks). There are plenty of pots and pans, cups (drinking and mugs), utensils for eating and utensils for cooking, dishes/bowls and wine/beer openers. You will be provided with bathroom towels, toilet paper, shampoo & conditioner, soap (either Irish Spring or Unscented Dove) and paper towels. One big request that we have is that only toilet paper gets flushed down the toilet. This is a lake property with a septic system which can only handle toilet paper. If anything, such as a moist towelette (even if it says septic system safe) or any feminine hygiene products, gets flushed it could clog the system. For 15 years we have been putting only toilet paper and have never had a problem.

Also on the property are two paddle boards and two kayaks for your use. When using these water crafts a life vest must be warn at all times. A standard life vest will be provided for the average person but if you have young kids or non-average sized person then you need to provide a life vest which is specifically designed for their size and weight. If you would like to rent a pontoon boat you can try: "Naylor by the Water" or for jet skis or pontoon boats rentals you can also try: "Sam's Dock Possum Kingdom Lake".

Included with this property for your use is: WiFi (the password will be provided when you arrive)(the service (<5 Mbps) is OK but will most likely not be great during Holidays,FYI), a hair dryer in each house, an iron and ironing board in each house, a DVD player in the Cottage (no DVDs though), a free NETFLIX account has been added, the Cottage's stereo is blue tooth capable to stream music through the sound system. The sound system can play music in two areas via the receiver, the "A" button will play music inside, the "B" button will play music outside towards the patio area, A&B together plays music inside and out. There is a fire pit for camp fires at night and we will provide you with wood and fires starters to make having a fire easy for you. Speaking of fire there are three fire extinguishers on the property, one in each house and one on the patio. In the Cottage's bathroom closet you will find a basket with a bunch of miscellaneous stuff (band-aids, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.) but this is strictly in the event you forgot something and need something in a pinch. Two hammocks to relax in are also included and a small wine cooler.

Not included with this rental are: food, beverages, ice, beach towels, bug spray, sun screen, first aid, any personal items like toothpaste, deodorants, toothbrush, comb, hair brush etc., there is a DVD player and some DVDs. There is basic cable TV but nothing fancy like Showtime or HBO.

Well I hope we have provided you with enough information to enjoy your stay. If you have any questions or special request please do not hesitate to give us a call. One last comment I feel obligated to make is that if you elect to stay at our property you will be in a rural part of Texas. There is a lot of wild life out there, over the years I have seen everything from a Bald Eagle to a Red Tailed Fox. Since your in the Country there will bugs and critters of all sorts. The bottom line, especially if you have young kids, is that you need to watch them. The water is only about 20 yards from the house. You can have a great time a the lake but you must always do your part to keep everyone safe.

Thanks for your time, and have a great Summer...

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
To hold an event you need to request permission.
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine, please don't smoke indoors. Please stay away from the Boat House. Wearing water or regular shoes when outside is a good idea.
Within 72 hours after booking, guest must have chat with owner via inbox. Please have your phone # and email verified by the vacation rental website.
For leisure travel only! Work crews, contractors, or commercial use is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate cancellation without refund.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: To hold an event you need to request permission.
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

Graford

Located in Graford, this cottage is on a lake. Sandy Beach is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Possum Kingdom Lake and Possum Kingdom State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Graford, TX

What's nearby

  • Possum Kingdom Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • PK East VFD Auxiliary Flea Market - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Sandy Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • The Cliffs Golf Course - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Rocker B Ranch - 17 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonitaville - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hemmingway’s Craft House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nacho Gringo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chapperal Grill The Cliffs - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Sunsets, wonderful memories... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Beautiful Sunsets, wonderful memories... located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Possum Kingdom Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from PK East VFD Auxiliary Flea Market. Sandy Beach and The Cliffs Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We celebrated my birthday as a family. We had a great time, property was just as described and the host was great. Would highly recommend to anyone looking at spending quiet time at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

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

Great stay

Cozy home with so many accomodations. The property manager knows how to take care of their guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

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

Spring Break

Mike is excellent to work with, I’ve stayed here a couple of times. Property is as described, perfect for a weekend with friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan R.

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

Really nice place

The place was really nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Great place for a family get away!

Such a great stay! The house was cute, comfy, and had all the little things that make life easier. We had a whole crew—from age 5 to 60—and it worked out perfectly for everyone. Had something for everyone to keep them busy.The "Main house" could use upgraded window units,unfortunately our parents were a little too warm... Other than that, it was great!The host even checked in during our stay to make sure we had everything we needed, which was such a thoughtful touch. Already talking about when we’ll come back. Total win!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami F.

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

Loved our stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! It was very accommodating, clean, and fun! A beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

russell f.

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

Great place

Plenty of room and privacy. The patio was great for dining and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This was a perefct getaway for my family. It was a great mix of relaxing and having fun 😁 There is lots of fun games and entertainment on site plus all the cool things to do on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerri M.

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

Nice lake home

If your looking for a nice get away with family this is the best place. We have stayed here 2 times and haven’t had any disappointments! Very comfortable lake home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

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

Awesome weekend

We had a great time. The property was clean and organized, the owner was super helpful and respectful. We've already talked about booking next summer if it's available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect vacation

We love the location on the lake. It is very quiet and cozy. The house has everything you could need and more. Mike was a wonderful host. This is our second year staying here and we will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Family Vacation

We had an amazing time. The property had everything we needed to have a good time. In addition, it was conveniently located to both boat rental place and hiking trails all of which we took advantage. Host Mike was incredibly responsive and very pleasant to deal with. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Girls Trip!!

This is our second stay at this property! It’s a great place to unwind and recharge! The host goes above and beyond in accommodating! Beautiful property and stunning sunsets! I highly recommend this place for your next getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Perfect location

This property fit our needs for our yearly reunion perfectly. Communication with our host was exceptional. Enjoyed our time at and in the lake. None of us can think of anything to add that would have made our stay better. It was perfect. Hopefully the property will be available for our reunion next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

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

This is the ultimate family vacation on the lake.

We stayed here for my teenagers birthday. She brought 6 friends and there was ample places to hang out with her family and friends. We enjoyed the provided paddle boards and kayaks and the pier to pull our boat in. We can’t wait to stay again and the owner was very accommodating! 100% recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa A.

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

Very nice

Very nice, clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Amazing water view and access

This was our first trip to Possom Kingdom Lake and we could not have been happier with this property. The sunsets, views and room to enjoy the scenery could not have been better. Mike was a great host and made our stay very enjoyable. Next time we will be back with the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALTON B.

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

Another Great PK Rental

We had a really great time at this rental. Everything you need is there and if you do need something else, Mike is very responsive. I would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Gorgeous lake getaway

We had an awesome time at this lakeside retreat! Mike communicated better than any host that I have ever experienced. The property was beautiful, plenty of room for yard games, and a front row seat to the sunset every night! I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

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

Wonderful!

Everything was top notch! Mike thought of everything! We will definitely stay here again! Thank you Mike !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murielle H.

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

Possum Kingdom Lake Ranch

We really enjoyed staying at this home. Everything was really nice, well stocked and clean. Mornings we took walks along the beach around the lake. Evenings were beautiful to sit outside and watching the sunset over the lake. The owner was very nice and helpful. It was so nice to get away and relax at this beautiful ranch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Alpine, TX

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

Family had a great time!

Our third time at the property. We had a great time. The house and cabin work great for what we need and we spent three days with children, grandchildren and extended family. Mike is easy to work with and always looks out for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Likely a yearly visit

Well done on almost every account. The only thing missing was a small dog yard, but even without one it was great! Kitchen, baths, and bedrooms were all perfect for our needs. We had 6 adults, 2 teens, 4 younger kids and 1 infant and we were all comfy and occupied the entire stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean p.

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

Awesome Sunset

Quiet ,peaceful everything you possible need . The house has everything you need to cook or need every day. The owner is great, HE is there if you need help with anything. Great place for a family gathering. Making plans to return next . Jean P. Thanks again Mike
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

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

Perfect

I took my family of 6 to the lake and found this property was perfect, everything we could have possibly needed for our trip to the lake. Property manager was readily accessible for any questions. Check in process was just as described along with everything else. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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