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Historic Home: Walking distance to historic square, beach, & hiking trail!

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Granbury

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Granbury City Beach
  • Place, Lake Granbury
  • Place, Historic Granbury Square

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Gallery Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Quilt Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Gallery Bathroom

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

Quilt Room Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Historic Home: Walking distance to historic square, beach, & hiking trail!


Heavenhill, built in the 1890s, is not your typical home away from home! Quirky and quiet yet so close to the square it is a perfect set up for a family, girls' weekend, or even for writers and journalists. Shelbie, an interior designer and historic preservationist, wanted to keep the historic integrity of the home yet make it comfortable for modern times.

The cottage boasts two bedrooms (Gallery Room: full Bed and Quilt Room: two twin beds) with two full bathrooms including a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and pantry/utility room with a washer and dryer. An old, enormous pecan tree shades the comfortable back porch stocked with quality rocking chairs and a patio with a picnic table. If you like to cook out…well there is also a grill for anyone to use!

The base prices is for double occupancy. Additional guests’ fee is $25/guest/night plus hotel tax. Please make sure to specify the correct number of guests for your visit. Children of all ages are considered an additional guest.

Heavenhill is in walking distance to Hewlett Park and the City Beach (seriously just MINUTES!). If you like antiquing, then you are in luck! Heavenhill & Witherspoon’s Antique Mall share backyards! Located just 3 blocks from the square, you can do almost everything by foot or bike! If you like to take long walks or ride your bike then you can hop on “The Moments in Time” hike and bike trail which is right in front of Hh!

I have exterior security cameras placed around the premises. I do not have any cameras inside the cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 is not permitted
Please use provided make up remover towelettes. Please refrain from using white wash cloths for removing makeup.

Important information

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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

About the area

Granbury

Located in Granbury, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. D'Vine Wine and Harbor Lakes Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Granbury and Dinosaur Valley State Park. Granbury's Railroad Depot Museum and FCS Paintball are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Granbury, TX

What's nearby

  • Granbury City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Granbury - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Granbury Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Granbury Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Granbury City Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mesquite Pit Steaks and Bar B Q - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Braum's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home: Walking distance to historic square, beach, & hiking trail! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home: Walking distance to historic square, beach, & hiking trail!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home: Walking distance to historic square, beach, & hiking trail!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home: Walking distance to historic square, beach, & hiking trail! located?

Located in the heart of Granbury, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Granbury Doll House Museum and Lake Granbury. Historic Granbury Square and The Aston-Landers Building are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely charmed by this historic farmhouse - there were even butterflies in the garden! And so comfortable. Looking forward to staying here again the next time we’re in Granbury!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. The house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little cottage. Such a fun place to stay. It was so easy to walk to downtown square and across to the park and lake. So many interesting things to look at in the house and it was great to learn the history of this cottage and also the restoration of it. Perfect for my sister and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Wonderful Weekend

My sister and I enjoyed our stay at Heavenhill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great location. Fun spot

Great location in Granbury. Easy walk to everything. Property was cute, clean and what we expected. Loved sitting on the porch. I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Charm, Convenience,Comfort!

This charming cottage was a perfect step back in time set in a beautiful neighborhood just a short walk away from a city park and Granbury lake. Even our 17 year old grandson liked it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

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

Girl’s Weekend in Granbury!

Lovely, Eclectic, Cozy and PERFECT describe this property! Enjoyed a girls weekend getaway at Havenhill and highly recommend to others. Short walking distance to the Square was the cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Heaven

This is the second time that I have stayed here. It's the perfect getaway, rest and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

allison S.

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

Birthday getaway

Perfect for a birthday getaway weekend! Great location walking distance from restaurants and shopping. Home was well-appointed with everything we needed and wanted for a cozy retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenna K M.

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

Peaceful and Quiet!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay! The rocking chairs on the back porch were so peaceful. The house was so cute and charming. Great getaway and will certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., Newark

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

Lovely Cottage

This was the perfect little house to relax, unwind and spend time with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

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

Antique shopping

Great. Love this old house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Soooo sweet and eclectic

We really enjoyed the house! It’s the most adorable house ever. Perfect for a girl weekend getaway.

10/10 Excellent

H. Russ B.

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

Charming PERFECTION!!

We booked this for a weekend of visiting with family and seeing a show at Granbury Opera House. We booked it and it was PERFECT. Charming, adorably decorated and COZY. We fell in LOVE with the place and will DEFINITELY be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Cutest Cottage

My husband, me, my sister and her husband met up for a weekend here. We loved it and had so much fun! We all love the cottage so much! This was my husband's and my second time to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

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

Charming Cottage

Absolutely the cutest cottage! Comfortable and clean. Walking distance to the square. Impeccably decorated:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl M.

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

Magical place

Adorable little home with so much character you don’t wanna leave. sitting on the porch, relaxing thinking of the lives. This home has touched in the past 130 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina D.

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

Amazing Stay

We had a wonderful stay at heavenhill for our anniversary!! It was the neatest house!! So close to everything and walkind diatance to the square, beach, walking trails, parks, antique stores. We had such a great time and very much enjoyed the house!! House was decorated beautifully. We enjoyed just checking out all the details of the house as much as we did the museums in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacye R.

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

Hometown 4th of July

We had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! Granbury has all the events for a fun patriotic 4th. The Heavenhill cottage was adorable, historical, quaint, charming, lovely, well appointed and within walking distance. The details in its restoration are amazing and the modern bathrooms are perfect! Shelbie was a wonderful and gracious hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

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

Charming cozy home

The home was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Everything about the house was warm and inviting. It’s the kind of place you hate to leave and want to come back and stay again. Hospitality was wonderful and communication with the host was great. Shelbie did an amazing job with the house. I’m definitely glad we stayed. It was worth it. Thank you very much for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe I.

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

Absolutely AMAZING

This place is a perfect getaway especially if you enjoy historical homes. Shelbie has done an amazing job preserving the history of the home while balancing the modern expectations of her visitors. She was super easy to contact, reached out to us to check in making sure everything was fine and even went above and beyond by sending us a list of fun things to do in Granbury. She knew we had our 10 year old so she shared things that we could all enjoy. We will definitely stay here again and we HIGHLY recommend Shelbie and her hidden gem in Granbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate L.

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

Nice and convenient to activities

Perfect weekend getaway walking distance to lake and park and the downtown area. Kitchen a bit small but sufficient for breakfast omelets and pancakes along with tacos for a stay at home dinner. Treats available on arrival, kids loved that, and the games and videos kept us entertained before bedtimes. Two baths and the distance between bedrooms is a plus as it provides a bit of privacy. And the antique shops and the edge of the property make for some interesting exploring. It was a perfect spot for us grandparents with two grandchildren, 9 and 6, in tow. Very quiet at night with nice walking and jogging trails at the edge of the property. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SHARON O.

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

Quaint

Loved the old house but there are a few things that could use some improvement. The master bed could be larger, needs more coffee cups and cookware, living room furniture fits the time period look but uncomfortable to sit on for very long and the bathroom mirrors are very hard to see in. All in all the house was a fun place to stay. Just needs a few things to make it more comfortable and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shelbie was amazing, accommodating and sweet. We loved this little gem. So much attention to detail. This sisters weekend was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl B.

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

Adorable historic house!

We just loved this place! This historic home is just filled with comfort and charm. And you can't beat the location. Close enough to walk to the square, and just far enough to be away from the hustle and bustle. We loved the covered patio out back with comfortable rocking chairs. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shelbie Miller

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Shelbie is an interior designer by day and innkeeper by night?! She freelance designs for new and old construction but specializes in historic renovation/restoration. Her husband, Sam, their son Walt, and their cat live on his family farm in a 1907 farmhouse that they have been restoring for many years.

Why they chose this property

This home is very near and dear to Shelbie's heart. Her mother purchased the home in 2002 when Shelbie was just about to graduate from high school. After school Shelbie and her mother would go over to the property to peel back the layers of remodeling. One fun day we discovered a signature on the bead board ceiling that said: Josephine Heavenhill + Little Louise Miller Cross of the Heart Jan. 1, 1893. That was the day the little home was named: Heavenhill! For ten years the little home sat vacant and lonely while Shelbie went to college and started her own career and her mother ventured out west. Shelbie never forgot Hh since it was her first love (of old houses). Out of the blue, Shelbie's mother gave her a present in 2012: Heavenhill. She immediately put her whole life savings into this home to restore and share with the community.

What makes this property unique

Take a step back in time in this little gem of a cottage. Art and History come together for a unique stay in Granbury!

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