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Charming Cottage in Desirable Star Harbor

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Views of the yard and lake from the balcony.
Oh the views will keep you entertained all day.
Perfect sunset views
Fun toys for the lake. All available for our guests. Even a lily pad float!!!
It doesn't get any better than the open water of Cedar Creek Lake!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10133.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Malakoff, TX
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Trinity Valley Community College
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

2 Queen Beds

Living room - pullout sofa bed

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Restroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage in Desirable Star Harbor

Come Visit Cedar Creek Lake in Star Harbor! This exclusive neighborhood is highly sought after on the lake. The beautifully remodeled three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is the perfect place to enjoy all that the neighborhood and the lake have to offer. The home was recently remodeled and updated furnishings highlight the open concept kitchen and living area. The kitchen itself is fully stocked with all the basics you need to make a vacation meal and entertain your guests! And the home boasts family-friendly games to keep the entertainment going.

As charming as the house is, the highlight of this property is the outdoor area! You can access the beautiful outdoor deck from the second floor of the home and the patio is accessible from the first floor. The expansive upper deck is fenced off to keep both human and fur babies contained. The view of the open water from these relaxing perches are spectacular!

A unique feature of this home is the convenient outdoor kitchen with a gas grill to make outdoor entertaining and eating a breeze! After a delicious barbecue, head down to the fire pit for a great way to watch the sunset with an inviting fire. If you are looking for more active entertainment, take advantage of badminton and croquet that are available for our guests!

Star Harbor also has amenities that our guests can enjoy! The boat ramp for the community is just one house away and the private golf course is close by in the neighborhood.

Finally, take advantage of the private dock during your stay! You are more than welcome to tie up your boat during your stay. The property also offers fishing poles, kayaks, a paddle board, a lily pad and two hammocks for our guests to enjoy while spending your days on the dock! Why would you even go inside?! For that matter, you may never want to leave!

We cannot wait for you to come visit Shoreline!

Property manager

Katie Robertson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 pet 50 pounds or 2 small dogs $100 Pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside away from the home
We do not have an ice maker, please prepare for that. Ice is available at the club house in Star Harbor about 5 minutes away.
A $25 per day fee will be used to cover the 7% Star Harbor Hotel tax.

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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Malakoff

Located in Malakoff, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Athens Bowling Center and Athens Scuba Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit East Texas Arboretum and Athens Praise & Worship Center. Henderson County Fairgrounds and Whatz-Up Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Malakoff, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 25 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 35 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir - 37 min drive - 35.7 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 59 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage in Desirable Star Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage in Desirable Star Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage in Desirable Star Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage in Desirable Star Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 12 miles (20 km) of Trinity River and Creslenn Ranch Lake. Creslenn Park is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney Q.

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

Lovely house- Wonderful hosts!!

The house was perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. We thank you for sharing your water toys! My kids loved being able to swim and kayak and float around! The reason for 4 stars on cleanliness is because there was a lot of dog hair on the furniture and rugs. Also, the shower wall had a line of shampoo running down upon our arrival. Other than that, everything seemed well kept and clean. Great neighborhood too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee f.

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

Great family vacation

It was realxing and had so much extras to help keep the older kids entertained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia U.

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

Excellent Eclipse 2024 Stay

Our group (6 people total) stayed here for the eclipse. The hosts went above and beyond providing eclipse viewing glasses and supplies for s’mores. We were all very comfortable. The host was communicative and responded quickly to our questions. Thank you for making this trip possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Joe D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Unfortunately the house had an overwhelming smell of mold, we had to cut our visit a night short because the smell was upsetting our daughter. The property is not well maintained, the living room has visible cracks in the ceiling where i believe the foul smell was coming from, obviously moisture has taken over. The outdoor equipment was filthy and cobwebs were everywhere, the grass was almost a foot high and with a dead 3' snake stuck in the ladder going to the water gave us concerns about more snakes in the high grass. The firepit was a complete mess, had no chairs around it as you see in their photo. The bedroom light was burnt out. The beds were comfortable but honestly that's the most positive thing i can say about this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Wedding weekend

This lakeside home was the perfect place to relax between wedding festivities. Plenty of outdoor living space with ample seating on upper deck and ground level. The hostess left a welcome basket of s'mores makings. Nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

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

Cozy with a beautiful view

Great stay for our friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

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

Perfect weekend get away for three families!

Three families wanting to get away before the end of summer and this was the perfect spot for us. Only a little over an hour out of town. Three bedrooms with room for a kid in two bedrooms. Large deck upstairs and private decks for each of the two bedrooms downstairs. Lots to do!! Kayaks, lily pad and Paddle boards for your guest that don’t have their own water toys huge outdoor grill/bar area and a boat launch one house over for your bigger water toys along with a boat dock. It was a lot of fun in a perfect location. The management was quick to answer questions and provide some helpful information on trash day. Would definitely rent this lake house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janet Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Convenience

Downstairs bathroom very small. Overall good stay and convenient to where we needed to be. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joe A.

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

Cozy little getaway

Property is nice, we had no issues with anyone around. My only complaint is the neighbor has raw sewage spilling into the lake right in the swimming area. A friend of mine spotted it when he pulled up on his boat to visit. This was reported and hopefully corrected. As far as the property, it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Kerie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

It wasn’t very clean .

The house wasn’t clean, we mopped the floors three times and rolled up the dirty rope rugs. It was filthy underneath. We left a day early. The Management was wonderful, very responsive .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Beth Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

wasp infestation

There were wasps everywhere outside, upper deck, bottom deck area, shed, etc. the property manager delivered wasp spray the first night we were there and we used it some but it did not take care of the wasps. The leasing agent said she could not find any wasp nests when she inspected so NOT SURE WHERE ALL OF THEM WERE COMING FROM. I think the nests were under the decking area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little slice of Heaven

The lake was absolutely beautiful. And the location was amazing. The house was great. The only downside was the bathroom downstairs is very tiny. And the pictures of the rental show a dock with an upper level and the kids we were super excited for that but there was no access to it. I think you should clearing state that no upper dock access in your listing and not inform people a couple days beforehand. Management was awesome to work with. They went above and beyond. Great communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect location

As tournament fishermen, we booked this property for its proximity to the neighborhood boat ramp, which is within walking distance. That feature was fantastic and a huge time saver on tournament day. The home was very clean, tidy, comforting, and just made you feel at home. The view off of the back porch is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Vacation

Excellent 3 bedroom cottage. Excellent view of the lake from top deck. Family enjoyed everyday of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darwin J.

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

Lake House

Excellent communication with the owners. Fantastic upstairs deck! Great upstairs kitchen, living area, master bedroom/bath and laundry room. Downstairs bedrooms and bathroom are small, but our grandkids had a blast. Great dock, great water equipment. Totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Amy N.

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

Great family getaway.

The house was cute and well equipped. All of the beds were very comfortable. We liked the little touches like the s’mores kit and the coffee. The house was clean but at first the cleaning product smell was very overwhelming. After letting the house air out a bit it was fine. The downstairs bathroom is very small which did make it more challenging for the various families to get ready in. Overall though it was a great house for my family, my parents and my sister.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

Great family trip

Great home for adults and children!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint P., Arlington, TX

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

Great Weekend

We had a great time and cannot recommend this high enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lucie b.

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

Perfect place for relaxing, long weekend.

Nice, friendly neighborhood. On open water, so despite the drought, we still had water. Super responsive host. Comfortable beds. Huge new patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Family Reunion

Nine people stayed at this location while others stayed with local family members. We were all comfortable and had a great time. We made use of the large outdoor cooler and grill daily. The lower level bathroom needs some kind of window covering, but other than that this place was AWESOME!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great fun!

We enjoyed our trip to Star Harbor! The home is decorated beautifully, has an amazing view of the water, comfortable beds, and is well stocked. We spent most of our time on the dock using the lily pad, kayaks and paddle board. It was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randal P.

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

173 Shoreline

Excellent home for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K., Fort Worth,

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

Good house on the water

House was good for our family, and the owners were very helpful. The second bathroom is very small and not ideal for adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R., Dallas, TX

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

Great location!

We had a great time! The view is great and the outdoor kitchen is really nice. The lake was low but it turned out to be perfect to take the kayaks out from the sandy area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Katie Robertson

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