Entire home

SweetDove Stays- Cottage; w/Stocked Lake, Secure Parking

Photo gallery for SweetDove Stays- Cottage; w/Stocked Lake, Secure Parking

A lakeside cabin with a covered porch and a small deck.
A wooden deck with a grill, seating, and a view of a lake.
Sweet Dove Cottage-015
A small cabin with a deck, a pond, and a grassy area.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a window with a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

View map
Rains County, TX
  • Place, Lake Fork
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruby McKeowan Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Emory Livestock Auction
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

IMG 0973
SweetDove Stays- Cabin; w/ Stocked Lake, Secure Parking
Rains County
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
SweetDove Stays- Cabin; w/ Stocked Lake, Secure Parking

About the area

Emory

Emory is home to this holiday home. Emory Livestock Auction and Hopkins County Veteran's Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby McKeowan Park and Lake Tawakoni.
View more Holiday homes in EmoryOpens in a new window
Map
Rains County, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Fork - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ruby McKeowan Park - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Emory Livestock Auction - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lake Tawakoni - 25 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Coleman Park - 25 min drive - 30.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KTz Espresso Kafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Manna - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SweetDove Stays- Cottage; w/Stocked Lake, Secure Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at SweetDove Stays- Cottage; w/Stocked Lake, Secure Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SweetDove Stays- Cottage; w/Stocked Lake, Secure Parking?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SweetDove Stays- Cottage; w/Stocked Lake, Secure Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SweetDove Stays- Cottage; w/Stocked Lake, Secure Parking located?

Situated in Emory, this holiday home is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Ruby McKeowan Park and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Emory Livestock Auction. Lake Tawakoni and Sky Point Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway especially with my furry friend! Loved the accessibility to the private pond. Fish were biting left and right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place at a reasonable price. Kids had a blast exploring the property and even caught a few crappie off the dock. Memorable trip and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Very relaxing, hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
Thank You : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!! Super quiet and peaceful!! Will define back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
Thank you : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were wonderful. The cottage was great, had everything we needed, plus very accommodating for our 2 dogs. The property was great for walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
Thank You : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thank you : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

It was a great, relaxing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2025
Thank you : )
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It was a work trip so not much time for fun. I will stay there again if i work in that area. Very qu

Nice quit place. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2024
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Property & house were great, enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Thank you : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sweet Dove hosts were more than hospitable and accommodating. Great, quiet, little spot in the country. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thank you : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Get Away

Our stay was short & we wished it was longer just so we could enjoy all this property had to offer. The cottage was very charming, cozy and clean. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
Thank you : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun, relaxing weekend

Owner is very nice and helpful if we needed anything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Thank ou so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin by a pond

Property was well maintained, and clean . The host was friendly and showed us around the property. Great stay. Quiet area. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us. We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Very relaxing and a great time. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2024
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely worth it!

If you're looking to get away, relax, and fish, this is the spot to go. Its quiet, and so relaxing, especially in the mornings drinking coffee out on the deck. I absolutely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Birthday Bass Fishing!

I highly recommend staying at Sweet Dove! It was my husband’s birthday week and we had a great time fishing on the property and Lake Fork. The cottage was immaculate and the owner was very helpful. We plan to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2023
Thank you so much!! : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

This is one of the most relaxing places on earth. Very clean and safe. Beautiful view of the pond. We were able to decompress from life’s hectic schedule and just relax. The best of medicine!!!!Thank you Shane, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Thank you : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a very good time staying here for the Big Bass Splash. The host was very helpful and took very good care of all our needs. The little Cottage is set up perfect for 2 people but we were comfortable with 4 as well. Very nice relaxing and visiting on the deck overlooking the pond. Thanks again Shane for a very good stay. See ya’ll again next year or before probably!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the property !!! Met all of our expectations!! Stayed bc we drove to a baptism revival in Willis Point 25 minutes away! Used the property to walk also walk everyday morning and evening!!! Absolutely Beautiful!! And loved sitting on back porch to drink coffee early morning to watch the sun rise !! Own of property so very kind and helpful !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay if you are fishing Fork or Cedar Creek! Enough space to park a boat & I knew my boat would be safe here! Clean house and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice and very quite get away. Accommodations are well appointed but bring ice. The refrigerator is new but not hooked up to water. The water is very soft I believe they use a water softener system. I beautiful 8 acre pond/lake with several docks to sit at or fish from.Id use minnows even though I did catch a few on lures. The water is stained black clear so light penetration will diminish after a few feet. Colors in the red yellow orange chartreuse spectrum work best. You can walk around the entire lake. There is one BBQ grill so plan your outdoor cooking as others may beat you to it. Best to keep your dog on a leash. There are other critters out there and pick up all poop your pooch leaves behind . The CABIN has a ramp but also two sets of stairs so be mindful if you have trouble getting up and down stairs. The whole place is beautifully maintained a huge undertaking for the two owners. Help keep trash picked up and wash your dishes. We help stripping the beds so they don’t have so much work to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback