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Reviews of Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access!

Water front Lake Whitney cottage with great views and Water access!
Whitney, TX

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela P., Salinas, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and view of lake
Everything we needed was there. Toiletries, well appointed kitchen. Very clean. We are already looking forward to our next trip there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Place was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
This was a great please amazing sunset and lake view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B., Driftwood, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Customers!
We have rented this property before, for a girls weekend, & it was just as wonderful as we remember! Beautiful lake views, & great back porch to enjoy our weekend w/ friends. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for the 5 ⭐️ review! So glad you enjoyed your stay and chose our cottage for your weekend with friends!

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shane Lewis
Property was amazing. Perfect for what we needed. Wish we had brought fishing gear! Only downside is the neighborhood. But overall a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
We had a great, relaxing long weekend getaway at the cottage. Very clean and comfortable. No issues whatsoever. Views were amazing. Quiet cul-de-sac, friendly neighbors. Trail to the water is steep, but manageable. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thanks for your 5 ⭐️! Glad you had a good time!

8/10 Good

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good getaway
We enjoyed the weekend at the lake house. It was clean and all you needed. A very relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J., Arlington Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake trip
Very nice, views were amazing. Wonderful weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
We had a great quiet two night time away from the kids and enjoyed the place very much!! Our only complaint is that when we arrived the AC units were off and it was so hot inside and humid that we had to leave for a few hours to let it cool down. Would be nice to have had those turned on prior to 3:00 checking time. But other then that we loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the 5⭐️! So sorry about the air conditioners. We do try to turn them on a couple of hours before guests arrive. Especially with this heat!

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brewer Family 4th of July get away
Definitely a home away from home! My family and i had an amazing memorable time here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and clean
Great weekend. We enjoyed the house. It was comfortable for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, clean and comfortable cottage. Great lake views with water access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Our expectations were met, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The size of the house was perfect for my mom and me. We loved sitting outside in the morning, overlooking the lake while enjoying our breakfast. The living room was comfortable as we streamed shows on the TV. The roads leading to the house were decent, although I could tell that potholes had recently been filled. Mentioning this since there were previous complaints on the roads. The hosts were very responsive to my questions when I contacted them via VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay!! Thanks for the 5 star review!! We were happy about those road repairs too!!

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Great stay. All amenities were well thought out and available. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Loved the seclusion and the neighborhood. The cottage makes for a perfect getaway spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and house
Clean, very well stocked little house with beautiful view and great access to beautiful lake! Very pleased!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A small slice of paradise
Everything was as exactly as described except one thing - THE LOCATION! The cottage sits a ways higher than the lake, and the view from the backyard really was picturesque. The real gem, however, was the rock-paved cove that led down to our own semi-private crystal clear water beach. This alone is reason to stay here again and again. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2023
Glad you enjoyed the view and location!

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Glad y’all had fun!

10/10 Excellent

Danna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the Lake Whitney. Cute and well maintained cottage. Very clean and well supplied.
Communication was quick and clear. Good directions and explanations of what was expected. Friendly and hope to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hill County/Lake Whitney
This place was perfect for me and my friends. The home was well furnished and super comfortable, and the location by the lake was perfect. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rand R
Very clean and comfortable.cottage. Disappointed at water access but beautiful view of lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Beautiful location...does require a somewhat steep walk down to the water, but it wasn't bad at all ,except we had kayaks we were hauling up and down the little hill, so that was a bit of a workout for us. The area down in the cove was great for swimming and floating around and my husband also enjoyed fishing from the rocks. The house itself is comfortable and was plenty spacious for 2 of us. The backyard was set up perfectly for hanging out and grilling. My husband's only suggestion would be to have more lights outside in the backyard because it was hard to see at night with only the floodlight and I had to hold a flashlight for him while he grilled lol The host was quick and kind in answering any questions we had. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to explore Lake Whitney from your beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Thanks for the 5 ⭐️ Rating! Glad you enjoyed your stay! We do need to add some lights by the grill and are looking into that now! Thanks for letting us know!

6/10 Okay

Ben O.

Basic, but close to lake.
We initially chose this property because of its proximity to the lake. Very few places on Lake Whitney have close access to the water. The property has a somewhat steep and rocky path down to a small cove, but access to our boat was appreciated. The cottage is basic, but worked OK for our needs. I agree with several other reviewers that the price charged is on the high side of acceptable. As a host that is charging high normal pricing, I would make certain there are no outstanding issues or deferred maintenance. To whit: * There were multiple burned out light bulbs around the cottage. This seems like a pretty basic thing to stay on top of if you're charging $200 a night. * The front door lock was very temperamental. It would unlock OK, but would seldom lock from the outside. If there's a special trick, it should've been noted. * The water has a very off-putting odor. This is apparently, common in houses around the lake (we asked other property owners). A two-minute Google search identified multiple water treatment solutions for around $800. Seems a small price to pay if you're charging near the top of the mark for your property. Our rental fee alone for a three day stay would've paid for a treatment system. * I know this has become fairly common with house rentals, but charging a hefty "cleaning fee," then expecting guests to wash their own dishes is ludicrous and it doesn't work. We pulled down several supposedly clean dishes from the shelf that were dirty. People just don't respond well to paying cleaning fees then having to wash their own dishes...so they just don't. It's funny that if you own a restaurant, there are laws you have to follow about water temperature when washing dishes, etc., but if you own a rental cottage, your guests are in charge of washing the dishes. For all we know, somebody's four year old might have washed them! Lastly, there was zero interaction with the owners who lived two doors down. I sort of expected a brief confirmation with them at check-in ("Is everything OK? "Let us know if you need anything, etc."), but there was none. We even waved at them a couple of times when we saw them sitting on their porch, but there was no response. And no, I wasn't expecting an intrusive visit (thank God they didn't), but a brief acknowledgement of our existence would've been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Thanks for your detailed review. We take everything very serious and work hard to improve. Thanks for being our guests!

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Getaway
Very relaxing and inviting. Enjoyed the back porch, tree swing and swimming cove. Everything was perfect, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Thanks for the 5 ⭐️ Review! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little vacation cabin!
Property was as described, we were able to enjoy a great few days, Swimming, and fishing in a semi private cove. Nice neighbors on both sides of property. Had a great time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Thanks for your 5⭐️ Review! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you come again!

8/10 Good

kaleb d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Wonderful place to spend time with family and friends will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for your review!

6/10 Okay

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin & nice area to go swimming
Cabin was clean.. lake area very nice! A little over priced in my opinion. Just FYI the roads to get way bk to cabin is really rough so be careful of the big pot holes. The owners were very nice & help me out when I could not make my dates for a unexpected emergency. I was able to come a few days later. All in all it was a very nice cabin 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Nice spot with water access a short hike down a steep hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Exactly what we needed for our family. Kids loved wading in the water and finding fossils and the swing bench was also a huge hit. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
What a wonderful place next to the lake. Will love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to get away
Cabin was as described in the listing. We were able to walk down to the lake with no issues, our dog seemed to enjoy the access to the water in the small cove. Fishing was good, caught several large mouths while there. The weekend of our stay the weather was perfect for just sitting out on the back porch and relaxing. There were no issues with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Perfect
Great location, wonderful views, great set up inside & out. The bed in the living room/kitchen needs to be replaced horrible bed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michaelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Check in was a breeze. Home is charming and is decorated as it should be for a house by the lake. Kitchen was stocked with all the utensils that one would need. We didn't use the coffee pot because it had a used moldy filter that was left in it. We didn't get to enjoy the lovely outdoor space like we had planned to as it was cold and rainy the weekend we were there, but view of the lake is beautiful. The area driving into neighborhood is a little on the rough side but neighbors surrounding the home were nice and neighbors we saw were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2022
Sorry about the coffee filter we will make sure cleaning service double checks the coffee pot. Wish the weather would have been better for out door activities!! Thanks Joe

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
This was the perfect spot for a getaway with friends. Lots of exploring and cool places you can find as long as you explore. Will come visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog barking
We didn’t sleep much as the neighbor’s dogs barked all night - we left a day early as we were exhausted!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

BLAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host are great.. cabin was well prepared.The location is beautiful.Nothing to do but relax
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gracie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
This is our second time we go here it’s nice and very relaxing time away to get a piece of mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Thanks
I had the pleasure of spending the weekend at the Cottage on the Cove at lake Whitney. The cottage was so comfortable and cozy. I felt relaxed and at home the minute I walked in. No pretentious fancy stuff, just comfort, real comfort. Everything we needed was there. The backyard was heaven on earth and the lake cove is a heavenly swimming pool. I could not have been happier or more relaxed. Peaceful, very private, beautiful, and completely serine. I really did not want to go home. Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage on the cove. Sincerely, Cindy Crossett
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay
This was a nice, relaxing place to stay. Close to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant except the rude lady
Great cabin and neighbors with the exception of the pitbull of a lady down at the end who doesn't like "renters" is what she called us. She is very rude and disrespectful, would hate to have her as a neighbor all the time! However, everyone else especially the man in the red beautiful home was exceptionally welcoming. Love your view, home was cozy! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gracie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
This was a great place it was nice quite and a peace of mind when you need to get away. It was walking distance to the lake the place was very clean and had everything you need in the kitchen .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
The property was great, we have no complaints. It had everything you would need to cook with. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much Needed Break
The cabin was clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The property had views of the lake, and we met some of the neighbors, all of who were very nice. This little cabin was equipped with everything we needed. We had hoped the access to the water would have been better, but it was a steep walk down and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
The house was perfect for our short getaway to fish and hangout on Lake Whitney!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
My wife and I needed a relaxing getaway and this property did not disappoint. The cherry on top was being able to bring our dogs, plus the neighbors were great. Would highly recommend. Will have to bring my boat next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
Thanks for your 5 star review! Definitely bring your boat next time, we have 3 places to launch within 5 minutes of the cottage!

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon weekend
We absolutely loved our stay. Getting away from the city to the beautiful view for much needed RR. Mission accomplished!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
Thanks for your 5 star review! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

4/10 Poor

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cannot Recommend
I like to do my reviews in a pros versus cons manner. Let’s start off with the pros first. PROS: • Cabin was overall very clean. • Yard was well kept. • Owners live two doors down if needed. CONS: • The price does not match the cabin. I’m basing that on previous rentals we have done. • Cleaning should be based on nights and number of people staying. Way to high for two people and two nights. • The pictures of the view are miss leading. You only get a partial view of the lake from the back porch due to the neighbors out building. You have to go out into the yard, away from the cabin, to get a clear view. • There was a horrible sewage smell that the owners blamed on the local water. They did offer to come over, but did not offer to refund any money due to the issue. • The path down to the lake is not for anyone who is not sure footed. There are a lot of loose rocks to walk over. •. This con is based on the rules. Even though in this case it was just my wife and I, it is hard to understand why you cannot have friends over since you are paying big money to rent this place. I know the excuse would be loud parties, and damage to the cabin. My response to that would be that you might want to reconsider doing vacation rentals. So overall my biggest complaint is that this cabin is not anywhere near worth what they are asking people to pay, and they’re getting you even more with the cleaning fee. Especially when you consider that your access to the water is hazardous, and the view is limited compared to the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks for your detailed review. Sorry you were not happy with our cottage. We did have a water heater issue and that is all repaired now, no more smell. Glad we were able to offer you a free late stay till 3 pm on Sunday, that you enjoyed, to make up for that! We are on a Corp lake, not a park so the trail is rocky. Not many people have a problem with it. All our pictures show the view and the trail. We do allow up to 6 people on the property, just no more than that out of respect for our neighbors. Hopefully you’ll come back and give us another try!

8/10 Good

Erica H.

Lake stay
We went for the 4th weekend and the neighbors were so nice and the weather was perfect. We were about 200 yards away from being in the water and it was safe for my 1 year old son.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean, beautiful view
The owners were great to work with and the place was all-arund great! We were there for a nearby family reunion but it would be a great romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2021
Thanks for the 5 star review! You guys were perfect guests!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Get-away
The shower is very small. Other than that, the cabin was as described. It was clean, comfortable, and the AC worked very well! Easy access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021