Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Firepit, 2 Kayaks!

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Hawkins, TX

Brumley Lake7 min drive
Jarvis Christian College12 min drive
Tyler State Park22 min drive
Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Red Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Futon

Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront property includes use of private dock, firepit and 2 kayaks. GRIF's GETAWAY is a cozy, fully furnished vintage inspired cottage that has been recently renovated, with 2 bedrooms and 1 large 4 pc bath that includes everything you will need to get away for a weekend or longer to re-energize yourself! Bedrooms include antique queen beds with foam toppers and vintage linens (you won't want to get out of bed!), closet space with shelves to hold your suitcases/belongings with an additional queen sofa sleeper in the living room. Foam topper, linens and blankets also included for the sleeper sofa. Total sleeping to accommodate 6 comfortably. Surrounded by trees, the calmness of the outdoors and tranquility overlooking beautiful Lake Hawkins is unmatched! Watch the sun rise over the lake with your morning coffee, then wind down in the evening having smores at the firepit as the sun sets. Enjoy the private boat dock for securing a boat, or to fish, swim, kayak or just chill overlooking the lake. Outdoor furniture (table and chairs) on the house deck and on the dock provided. Includes a Gas Grill and a Weber Charcoal grill on the deck if you choose to cook or enjoy the fully stocked kitchen inside. Taking a walk each morning is a treat! Everyone on the lake is so friendly and looking out for each other. Vintage charm is everywhere in the cottage from the painted wood floor living room with fireplace, beadboard walls/ceiling, multiple quilts throughout, bathroom sink vanity and other decor. Eat in kitchen for 2 or dining table for 6 available. A well-behaved pet is welcome with a NR $50 fee. You'll want "our place" to be "your place" for your next getaway!

Lake Hawkins is a very clear, spring-fed lake with beautiful winding roads and hills - perfect for walking, bicycling or motorcycling. Great nature-watching, including hawks, bald eagles, ducks, grey herons - all kind of wild birds, deer, foxes, squirrels and rabbits. Good bass, crappie, and bream fishing! A public beach at Lake Hawkins County Park is down the road, just a few minutes away.

GRIF's GETAWAY at Lake Hawkins is 15 miles from Mineola, TX on Highway 80 West, which has unique shops and great places to eat. The Mineola Nature Preserve is over 2900 acres of pristine nature and the winery next door is a bonus! If you head down Highway 80 East, you will arrive at Gladewater, known as the Antique Capital of East Texas (one of our favorite places to spend the day shopping and eating). A fabulous Italian restaurant, Rima's Taste of Italy, is within walking distance of the cottage, on the lake and is absolutely a must! Additional information regarding things to do, places to visit and eat is supplied in the Welcome book.

Enjoy your stay at GRIF's GETAWAY to relax, restore, and renew! Memories to be made and the sunset over the lake are priceless!

Property manager

Phil and Toni Griffin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Must watch children near the water.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

1 pet $50 fee. Bring dog towels and carrier.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted outside only

Use of Kayaks~Renter acknowledges and agrees that he/she has the skills necessary for the proper and safe use of the kayaks and equipment.

Renter is personally liable for any injury or damage caused to others while operating the kayak equipment or while on Grif's Getaway property.

I hereby release from liability and waive any and all claims that I have or may have against NeaLee Holdings, LLC, dba as Grif's Getaway.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hawkins

Located in Hawkins, this cottage is on the waterfront. Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club and Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Wood Land Village and Pickers Pavilion. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hawkins, TX

What's nearby

Page Park - 4 min drive
Brumley Lake - 7 min drive
Jarvis Christian College - 12 min drive
Upper West Lake - 19 min drive
Tyler State Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

City of Mineola Transportation Complex - 20 min drive
Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 11 min drive
Red Rooster IceHouse - 11 min drive
Subway - 7 min drive
Sugar Britches Bread Company Eatery & Pub - 11 min drive
East Texas Cocktails - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Firepit, 2 Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Firepit, 2 Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Firepit, 2 Kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, Firepit, 2 Kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Page Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Brumley Lake. Holly Brook Baptist Church Library and Upper West Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

26 February 2024

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

Excellent

If you want quiet, peaceful, clean, beautiful surroudings, etc then this location will fulfill all of that and more.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERESA B.

20 February 2024

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

Relaxing Weekend

We have faced the passing of two loved ones over the past 6 months and needed to have a quiet reminiscing weekend together. We loved the beautiful lake view and the decor of the quaint, cozy cottage. We hope to visit the property again as we have family at HLR, and this is a perfect location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann R.

29 December 2023

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

I can't say enough about this quaint lake cottage! Everything about it was fabulous! Our arrival was pleasantly met with Christmas music being played, making us feel at home. My mother lives down the road in HLR, so we're very familiar with the area. I must say that being at the lake was so relaxing. The cottage was so clean and peaceful. Loved the fully stocked kitchen ware. Beds were very comfortable. We did experience a2-3 hour power outage, but it's to be expected in the area. Other than that it was perfect! Would stay again! Thank you Phil and Toni for opening up your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

7 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Fri, Dec 1, 9:59 AM (4 days ago) to Vrbo We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the adorable cottage on Lake Hawkins recently. It was home away from home. We were allowed to have our little dog with us, and we could walk him along the lake. The cottage was furnished to perfection, and it was warm and inviting. We would love to return and highly recommend this accommodation to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

julie q.

26 November 2023

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

The short of it

We were very comfortable and had a relaxing getaway. Everything was as described and did not disappoint!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Phil and Toni Griffin

We are new owners of this darling cottage (April, 2019) on Lake Hawkins. We visit the area often and have stayed in a couple of the cottages on the lake. When this one became available to purchase, we decided to take the plunge! We are both retired and enjoying life to its fullest. We have three grown children and 2 sweet granddaughters!