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Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni

Holiday home in Quinlan with kitchen

On the shores of Lake Tawakoni, Hickory House is a secluded retreat perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Bring your kayaks and fishing gear to take advantage of the private boat ramp and calm waters ideal for skiing, wake boarding, or paddleboarding. Unwind with family game time or a jigzaw puzzle on rainy days.

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni

Our lake house is perfect for a weekend getaway, family reunion or short retreat. You'll want to spend as much time outdoors as possible, but if you get caught on a rainy day, our cozy home is ideal for a jigzaw puzzle, or family game time. Bring your kayaks, boat & fishing gear! We have a private boat ramp. Swim off the dock! Eat outside under the gazebo; we have a grill, fire pit and picnic tables. We are 60 minutes from Dallas and 10 minutes to shopping and restaurants in Quinlan.
Guest access
You'll drive through a working cattle ranch to this wonderful, secluded spot right on the lake! The views are stunning. Hickory House was built as a labor of love to host family gatherings on lakefront land that has been in the family for decades. Soak in the fresh air, sunshine and lake views.
Other things to note
Located on a secluded cove of Lake Tawakoni. The cove runs east to west so the waters are calm. Ideal for water sports, skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, canoes, paddleboards. Bring your favorite water toys! We have a boat slip too.

Looking for a fun weekend of fishing? Channel and blue catfish are abundant, along with limited numbers of flathead catfish. Largemouth bass is also a popular sportfish in this reservoir. Crappie fishing can also be good!

Property amenities

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Quinlan, TX

What's nearby

Lake Tawakoni - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Greenville Promenade - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
West Tawakoni City Park - 24 min drive - 26.8 km
Lake Tawakoni State Park - 34 min drive - 31.7 km
Lake Ray Hubbard - 47 min drive - 64.6 km

Restaurants

‪Deja Brew Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni located?

Situated in Quinlan, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Tawakoni and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Hunt County Fairgrounds. Fletcher Warren Civic Center and McQuinney Howell Wright Park Municipal Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

1 Aug 2025

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

Visit to Quinlan, first grandchild

The house was Very clean and the woodwork was beautiful! Plenty of room for the Boss (wife) and I plus a visit from my son's family; very comfortable!Loved watching the sun come up over the lake

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod C.

25 Jun 2025

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

Wonderful

This was not my first time to come here, and it wont be my last. James and family are friendly and on top of everything. If you want peace, lake life and beauty. This is a wonderful place to find exactly that.Tod

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Jul 2023

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

Immediately yes!

We enjoy it here! Have booked 3 times within just a few months! Def recommend! Swimming, fishing,chilling on the dock.Fishing on the shaded dock is a bonus!If you have a boat there is a boating dock as well! Love the fire pit & pavilion all on site! The Hickory house is super clean love the white bedding!Plan on booking future trips!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl g.

7 Jul 2025

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

4th of July Bliss

This property is INCREDIBLE ! We were in awe of it. The cabin is great. Super clean and the amenities were unbelievable. We will book this place every chance we get. LOVE IT !!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod C.

13 May 2025

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

WONDERFUL

Wonderful, Private, Wonderful. DONT WANT TO SAY ANY MORE.... BECAUSE I WANT IT AVAILABLE FOR EVERY TIME I WANT TO GO. Owners are WONDERFUL. Please don't book this property. I need it all TO MYSELF!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

9 Apr 2025

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

Excellent property

Great place to stay with everything needed for a great getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

10 Mar 2025

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

Beautiful

Beautiful scenery wonderful dock and we had a great time even though the weather wasn't great.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

10 Nov 2024

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

Quaint lake house well suited for porch sitters

The place is very well kept and maintained, we enjoyed our stay. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the dining room table and the multiple covered picnic areas. Reminded me and my gang of summer camps spent up north. Would come again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

5 Nov 2024

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

Hickory house

Love this place. Great memories made.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

14 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful, perfect getaway

This place is amazing! The house is perfect! There are fire pits, grills.. everything was clean..,the lake was beautiful.. my only complaint is that I didn’t book it for longer.. the pics don’t do it justice.. the property is huge.. so peaceful and quiet.. we will be back!! The sunrise on the dock was amazing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria H.

4 Apr 2024

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

Dream Getaway

We have stayed here several times and it is such a special property. You get all of the comforts of home, but with a beautiful lake view and the quiet outdoors! It's a perfect lodge for summer fun or to snuggle up in when it's chilly. The amenities in the house and on the property can't be beat! Fantastic management and communications! We will be back very soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica V.

6 Jul 2023

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

Laid back stay on a ranch. Lake front!

The property was beautiful and well maintained. The beds could have been more comfortable. The house sleeps 8. The one shower was hot and the ac was cold. The internet was spotty but this type of place, you should be outside anyways. We loved drinking coffee watching the deer, horses, donkeys and cows every morning. The fishing was amazing! We caught more then enough to have a fish fry! The dock was great! And host communicated well! Fully stocked kitchen for the most part to cook full meals. No washer and dryer. Thanks for everything

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 Jun 2023

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

Homeschool trip getaway

A little outdated but overall super clean.The boat deck needs to be fixed. Bug control could be better seen a few scorpions centipedes spiders in the home. These small critters don’t bother us coming from the country but may bother people coming in from the city. Love the secluded location. Will def book again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023