Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets

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Catch the sunsets while you relax!
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

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Temple, TX
  • Popular LocationBelton Lake7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple22 min drive
  • Popular LocationBell County Expo Center27 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bathrrom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining Area

About this property

Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets

3 room Casita (entertainment room, bedroom, and bathroom), with access to pavilion and deck with views of Lake Belton that provide beautiful sunsets. POOL COMING SOON.

Your stay will allow you to escape from city into the country, but have access to city amenities. Watch large screen streaming TV on the Pavilion or in entertaining area of the Casita. On request, we will make available, Traeger smoker, gas grill, or two burner Induction stove. Inside your room, there is small refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. We want your visit with us to be an opportunity to escape the city (like we have) and enjoy the country. We have installed a 14" gel and foam queen size mattress on an adjustable bed so that you can sleep like you are in heaven. The family room sofa offers a pull out gel mattress, but we offer a queen size memory foam tri-fold mattress that greatly improves the comfort level.

There is a rough trail from our property to the bottom of lake. We are told there is great fishing, but since we don't fish I can only relay what we've been told from guides. During your stay, you are likely to see deer grazing on the property as you enter or leave. There are many varieties of birds including a lot of Cardinals as Belinda puts out bird seed almost every day. She keeps seed down in the pavilion so that you can put some out while you sip your morning coffee. You might even see the roadrunners running along the driveway or near the trail in search of their mate or food.

If all this sounds like a place you want to stay, contact us. We want to hear from you.

* The Cardinal Cottage can accommodate four guest during a stay, but it is really designed more for one couple. Walking through the front door will put you in the entertaining room where the sofa will pullout to a queen size bed. You'll walk through a doorway that can be closed with barn doors to the bedroom. The bedroom provides the only access to the bathroom.
* The Cardinal Cottage, pavilion, and deck are on my private property. No one other than my wife and I have access to the pavilion and deck – and while we have guest, we try not to intrude on your privacy other than sometimes asking you to share a glass of wine with us during a sunset. The Cardinal Cottage is a building by itself on my property.
* To get an idea of our location and to check distances; we are about 3 miles from the Lone Star Burgers in Moffat Texas.

Property manager

Belinda & Michael Fairbanks

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Temple

Located in Temple, this guesthouse is on a lake. Summer Fun Water Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mother Neff State Park and Belton Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bell County Expo Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Temple, TX

What's nearby

  • Belton Lake - 7 min walk
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple - 22 min drive
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - 24 min drive
  • Bell County Expo Center - 27 min drive
  • Stillhouse Hollow Lake - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Temple Station - 25 min drive
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Backyard Bar-B-Q - 17 min drive
  • Sol De Jalisco - 18 min drive
  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit - 19 min drive
  • The Rosebud Eatery and Country Store - 17 min drive
  • Honeycutt's - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to "Cardinal Cottage" in the Country with AMAZING Sunsets located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Belton Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of McGregor Park and Leona Park. Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area and White Flint Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amariah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Couples Retreat
Michael went out of his way to make our visit incredible despite the heat and dryness of this summer. He had a bottle of Chardonnay waiting for us to celebrate our anniversary. He was delightful to talk to and explained about the wildlife they get there. The Cottage itself was so comfortable and beautiful. Food in the area is top notch as well. And finally, the sunset view is spectacular. Do not miss a chance to book here. It is so worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hospitality at its finest on a beautiful property!
Belinda and Michael are the most considerate hosts I've ever experienced. Everything you could ever need is available, and they go out of their way with extras--both inside the cottage and outside on their amazing patio. I had a wonderful time and will be back if in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Layne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful escape
Property is in a quiet peaceful location with views of Lake Belton. Very relaxing but with all the amenities of home. Wifi and tv worked well in the cottage as well as on the casita area. Michael and Belinda are very friendly and easy to talk to but also respect your privacy. Cottage itself is clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated. Had a wonderful relaxing weekend getaway to visit our daughter at UMHB and will definitely return for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chase S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A trip to visit family nearby in an outdoor environment with a great lake view
Exceeded our expectations per the description and pictures of the property. We really enjoyed our stay The Cardinal Cottage! Michael and Belinda were extremely kind and accommodating and went out of his way to make our stay an exceptional one! The property and lake view were beautiful with deer around every evening and sometimes during the day. The gated property property made us feel secure. The cottage itself had many extras such as Alexa, Bluetooth in the bathroom, and comfy bed with adjustable head and foot as well as massagers. The patio and deck pictures don't do it justice. They are great! Very spacious. We would definitely stay again and can’t thank Michael and Belinda enough for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cardinal Cottage is an amazing place to stay! Michael and Belinda are awesome hosts!
I highly recommend Cardinal Cottage! Michael and Belinda are very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The view is amazing! Will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Belinda & Michael Fairbanks

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Belinda and I both grew up in Missouri and met when we were on the college track team.
We have been married since 1986 and were blessed with three boys. We have one grandchild with our second due in late 2022. Michael was an officer in the military and and resigned active duty to work for high tech companies. Belinda is into her gardening, wildlife photography, and makes custom greeting cards for all the holidays and special occasions. We love to travel and of course drink wine. We work hard to help ensure you have a great experience with us and want your feedback on what we can do to get you to come back again - or improve our future guest.

Why they chose this property

We escaped from Austin in 2019 - moving from a .28 acre lot in a cul de sac surrounded by traffic and high taxes to almost 3 acres with wildlife abound and beautiful views on our property.

What makes this property unique

We want you to enjoy your stay which is why we encourage you to utilize our pavilion and deck. You have a nice sized suite (~600 sq ft) and great access outside the room to truly relax at a lower cost than you would pay for hotel in the Temple/Belton area. ASAP now delivers many restaurants to our location. Feel like smoking some meat - let us help you get set up with our Traeger grill.
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