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Monkey Island Waterfront Cottage with Dock-The Ruby, one of Jewels of Isles End

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 675.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Afton, OK
  • Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Isles' End Cove
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Honey Creek State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

The Arkansas Room

1 Queen Bed

The OU Room

1 Queen Bed

The Sitting Area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

The Head

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Monkey Island Waterfront Cottage with Dock-The Ruby, one of Jewels of Isles End

Cottage is a quaint comfortable two bedroom abode. Sleeps up to six. Sits right on waterfront in a quiet cove. Daily activities including, but not limited to, are fishing, swimming, relaxing, and the option of grilling all wrapped into one package. Our three bay dock has plenty of room for your watercraft if needed! Plenty of parking area for truck and trailer/boat trailer. Cottage sits back off of the road, and there's even room for some outdoor games. Great location for anglers, as the public ramp is just a couple of properties over. Some additional amenities are: Shangri-La Golf Course is VERY close, local marinas, restaurants, bait shops, convenience stores, and even a Dollar General for those forgotten items. If you are in the mood, Cherokee Casino is about 12 minutes. Don't forget the sunscreen, sunglasses and beach towel!! The options are only limited to the imagination or willingness to go explore and have fun. If at anytime rest is of the essence the cabin includes two bedrooms for napping before jumping back to action! It includes a fully furnished kitchen with a stove, microwave, sink, and refridgerator/freezer. Cable is included and provides wifi if needed, with a large 52 inch wall-mounted tv, if relaxing is needed. The deck provides a beautiful view of the cove. If a quick dip into the water is in mind, its only a minute walk to the dock which includes a ladder for ease of exiting the water. Let the kids jump in and wear themselves out while the mom gets a much needed sun bath! The Ruby's deck is covered providing shelter or ease of enjoying the morning coffee in peace as well as getting out of the sun for a few moments mid day... use it how you want, just be sure to enjoy!
But please note-other cabins are on the property. Outdoor areas are shared as well as the docks!

Property manager

Donna Gallaway

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Includes no emotional and service animals.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside allowed, trash cigarette butts
Children under the age of 5, must wear life vests on the docks. Life vests are provided, ask where to find.The floating mat stays with the property!!
All watercraft in or around the docks are considered private property, even items near them. DO NOT LOSE YOUR DOCK PRIVILEDGES!!!
Take trash out to the lime green dumpster by the side of the sheds. *Please note: Swimming is at your own risk.*

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and Bernice State Park, while Afton Station and Har-Ber Village are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Afton, OK

What's nearby

  • Grand Lake O' the Cherokees - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Isles' End Cove - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 28 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Cherokee Grove Golf Course - 32 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Har-Ber Village - 35 min drive - 30.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Matt's Place - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Viejo - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Monkey Island Waterfront Cottage with Dock-The Ruby, one of Jewels of Isles End have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Monkey Island Waterfront Cottage with Dock-The Ruby, one of Jewels of Isles End pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Monkey Island Waterfront Cottage with Dock-The Ruby, one of Jewels of Isles End?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monkey Island Waterfront Cottage with Dock-The Ruby, one of Jewels of Isles End?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monkey Island Waterfront Cottage with Dock-The Ruby, one of Jewels of Isles End located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and Isles' End Cove. Bernice State Park is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Our Home away from Home

We have lost count the times we have stayed here. We do know we were unable to come in 2023 due to other events going on and we sure missed it. This has become our home away from home and look forward to more stays here. On the 4th our grands were able to join us for a day in the water just chilling on floats by the dock. We love this location and Donna has become a family friend. Extremely responsive and quick to reply to messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Relaxing getaway

We always enjoy our stay. The Ruby has everything we need for a home away from home. Looking forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Repeat Guests

We really enjoy the Ruby!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Weekend getaway

As always, we enjoyed a weekend at the Ruby. Location is perfect. Dock is just what we need. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Great location

The view was great!! The boat slip and location worked perfectly for us. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place

I've been 3 times, it is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Basic cabin, done right

2nd time staying,, will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Lake getaway

Nice place right on the lake. Truly a good choice for my husband and I. Fishing, relaxing and beautiful sunsets. Everything you need. Great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Family trip

Cute cottage was equipped with every thing you could need. Donna the property owner was very nice and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

We come back every year

Donna is a wonderful host and we love having the dock to hang out on. The cabin is well equipped and there is ample parking for boat trailers with a ramp just down the road. We love staying at Donna’s place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Always a Treat

We’ve stayed multiple times. A small boat ramp is very close and it makes it easy to handle bringing our boat. Great location and dock. The house has everything we need. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway. When we aren’t on the boat kids like to fish off the dock. It’s a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Super stay

Great place, great location. Exactly like the photos, no surprises
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Callie F.

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

Isles end

It is nice having your own dock , a couple of kayaks & paddle boat are provided so that is nice to have in the cove , Being upstairs the deck is great to sit & relax in the mornings & evenings while enjoying the view of water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Simple place, great host. Great dock. Easy access with lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

steve r.

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

good location

quaint
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Cottage house

Great location close to the boat ramp. Awesome view of the lake from the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Loved it!

The house had everything we needed and the dock was so great. Donna is a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Favorite place to stay on Grand.

Once again we were able to stay at our favorite place on Grand. We love this location and everything it has to offer. Donna is an amazing host and we feel like part of the family. We can’t wait to get back. Everything is just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Always a pleasure

Everything is so handy and easy to use! Love our stays at the Ruby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla R., Coffeyville, KS

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

Loved it!

Property is in a good location, we really enjoyed the dock and the kayaks. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Relaxing Getaway

This was our second stay and we enjoyed it just as much as our first. Perfect place to dock the boat. Kids enjoyed fishing and kayaking. It’s peaceful and relaxing. Looking forward to another visit in a couple of weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Perfect for what we needed.

Property was great for us. A little outdated but the price reflects that. The deck was great and the boat dock was in very good shape. Walk way was under water a little bit(up to ankles) at the beginning of our stay but lake levels were up. By day 2 it was almost completely clear. Donna was very easy to contact and very friendly. If you needed something she was on top of it. Definately going to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Trevor R.

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

Nice place

We stayed here while fishing a bass tournament. There were four adults in our group and we had zero problems. The place is dated but was perfect for our needs. The docks worked great and we had plenty of room to park two boats and two trailers. The property manager was great to work with and I expect to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tou bee T.

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

Nice place nice people just rent this place

Love it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Allison B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unclean and Not Safe for Young Kids

I was so hopeful for a nice spring break with my family at this property based on the previous reviews, but unfortunately it was a complete bust. I do NOT recommend this rental for the following reasons: 1) Safety • the photos in the listing are misleading. The three bay dock and other dock pictured are NOT the dock located on this property. It is not pictured probably because it is submerged under water. Enough to tempt a child to start walking on it and then it sinks. Not operational and not safe. • not included in the description is the fact that a permanent resident lives directly beneath the rented property. Their back patio is almost unavoidable, esp if you have young kids who like to run around, but it is clear based on the “Private Property,” “No Trespassing,” and windows being held together with duct tape that it is not a place where kids are welcome or safe. • 2 doors down from the property there is an abandoned/dilapidated house that is either currently or appears to have once been a squatter haven. 2) Cleanliness • the previous guest’s French Onion dip was left out on the counter to greet us. • the 30+ year old ruby carpet (perhaps the namesake?) smells and feels as disgusting as you might expect after being near the water and not replaced for that long. The above concerns were brought to the attention of the owner and they have not been willing to work with us so it was $$$ down the drain, as we didn’t even feel comfortable staying. “You live, you learn” as they say but you should learn from me - don’t book this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donna Gallaway

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I live in NW Arkansas but enjoy the lake life. Something about Grand Lake drew me years ago when the first cabin was purchased in 2006. The laid back ambiance around the lake will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. I know that it does for me!

Why they chose this property

I always thought that these fishing cabins were cute, when I was in the area staying at our first cabin. It was discovered that the property with all three cabins were for sale. Because of their potential and the area was so nice, they were recently purchased. So with some help and elbow grease (and yes, some cuss words!), the property went through some transformation! There are parts that are still a work in progress and will be for a bit. Ex. improving yardwork with sidewalks, improved driveways, the third cabin. This is the perfect property to share with others so that they may have the opportunity to enjoy the lake and the area. Wow! It is amazing to think that these "Jewels" are available and are waiting to be enjoyed!

What makes this property unique

Views of the lake from The Ruby, will leave one mesmerized. Sit with a cup of coffee at the dining room table, sitting area sofa or out under the covered deck. If the temperature is right later....a quick dip in the lake!

Languages:

English