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Hilltop Hideaway -1500+ sq/ft home - views of private lake on 42 beautiful acres

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Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8141.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Grand Saline, TX
  • Lake Fork
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • First Monday Trade Days
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Lake Tawakoni
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hilltop Hideaway -1500+ sq/ft home - views of private lake on 42 beautiful acres

The Hilltop Hideaway, known as "The Hill" in our family, is a cherished, special place where so many great family memories have been made. The Hill is situated on 42 beautiful, East Texas acres overlooking a 4 acre, stocked private pond. The pond is stocked with perch and bass. The elevated deck is a perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful scenery any time of the day, but is a special place in the evening when the sun is setting!
Feel free to explore the 4+ miles of trails, enjoy a game of horseshoes, sit with family down by the pond and experience the beauty of East Texas!

-If you are visiting the area for Canton's First Monday Trade Days, this property is only 20 minutes away from Canton!

- 15 minutes from World Class fishing at Lake Fork (Lake Fork Marina)
RANKED #1 BASS FISHERY IN THE USA IN 2022!!!
http://www.lakeforkmarina.com/
- 15 minutes from the East Texas Zoo and Gator Park (great for kids!)
https://www.easttexaszooandgator.com/
- 15 minutes from the Yesterland Farm (great for kids!)
https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/
- 20 minutes from Splash Kingdom Water Park (great for kids!)
http://www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com/canton
- Brookshire's Grocery store less than 10 minutes away
- Less than 45 minutes from Tyler
- 1 hour from Dallas
- Less than 2 hours from Ft Worth

The 1520 sq/ft home has 2 bedrooms(one upstairs, one on main floor) and can accommodate as many as eight guests(details listed below). The home has one full bathroom on the main floor and the master bath is located on the second floor. The main floor has ample seating in the dining area as well as in the living room. The kitchen is ready to be used and is fully functional. Plates, cups, silverware as well as various cooking items and utensils are available. Also, a washer and dryer can be used as well.

- The upstairs bedroom(master w/bathroom attached[with shower]), is a king sized bed with premium "MyPillow" pillows.
- The main floor bedroom is situated with a double sized bed, also with premium "MyPillow" pillows.
- The main floor bedroom also includes a comfortable day bed which can accommodate one guest.
- The second floor loft includes a double sized bed and another day bed to accommodate three additional guests.

Property manager

Joshua & Leah McCarty
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Fishing is catch and release only!
No pets.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Grand Saline

Located in Grand Saline, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Salt Palace Museum and Mineola Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yesterland Farm and Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Mineola Railroad Museum and Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grand Saline, TX

What's nearby

  • Salt Palace Museum - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Fork - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 30 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Texas Rose Horse Park - 38 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Lake Tawakoni - 39 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 20 min drive
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Don's Dairy Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Lake Cellars Winery & Vineyard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mr B's Barbeque - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Richie's By The Sea - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Hideaway -1500+ sq/ft home - views of private lake on 42 beautiful acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Hideaway -1500+ sq/ft home - views of private lake on 42 beautiful acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Hideaway -1500+ sq/ft home - views of private lake on 42 beautiful acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Hideaway -1500+ sq/ft home - views of private lake on 42 beautiful acres located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Salt Palace Museum, Lake Fork and Texas General Hospital. Mineola Railroad Museum and Sky Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Stay for First Monday Show

This wooded property was beautiful, with a cozy home and a pond/lake. The home owners provided bottled water in the fridge. Also, there was a box of laundry detergent in the laundry room. We enjoyed our stay in this nicely furnished home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah C.

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

Beautiful

Best view! Great outdoor space for my kids to run around and experience the “country living”. We will definitely be booking for our next trip. Hopefully in the spring or summer to be able to enjoy the pond
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta C.

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

Wonderful secluded place

Enjoyed the views of this place. Looking forward to staying again this coming spring or summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Relaxing

House was great! Very relaxing weekend. Absolutely loved the deck and lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

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

Awesome Place

Our stay was great! The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

treva k.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Little trouble with the lock box.....the house needs more mirrors when several ladies stay! Overall it was a beautiful home with plenty of room we will be booking it again!!!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugina H.

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

Always wonderful

It's just a peaceful relaxing stay.. Beautiful property, wonderful hosts, there absolute best!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Wonderful Place!!

House was great. Very cozy, huge deck to hang out on. Caught a few fish in the pond. Hiked some trails Overall it was awesome, great if you need to get away from the city to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Weekend getaway

We absolutely loved the property and the owners were kind, courteous and responsive to any questions that we asked. We were looking forward to a quiet stay in the country and this property fit the bill. The next time we are in the area we will definitely choose to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Great place

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Leigh B.

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

Great view

Relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Seeing the doe and her 2 fawns down at the dam when we arrived was the perfect start to a wonderful stay. It was very comfortable and everything we needed and more was there. We booked this accomodation for its location during the total solar eclipse and it did not disappoint. 🌞🌘
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great location

The house and property were located close to the ranch we were visiting. House was very clean with comfortable beds. We spent a lot of time on the awesome deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buck G.

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

Birthday celebration for 92 yr old Mother

It was a beautiful place to get away! We enjoyed our time on the back deck visiting, hiking and relaxing. This was such a special place for families to reconnect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugina H.

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

Perfect getaway

Close enough to trade days but far enough from everything to really relax..I lived on the back porch lol.. Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas M.

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

Quiet little get away

We enjoyed getting away from the hustle and bustle of it all. We wished the weather was a bit warmer so we could enjoy more of the outdoors, but no one can control that. It is what it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Greer Family Feb 2024 Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The property was perfect! Cabin is so welcoming and stocked with all amenities. View in the back is very nice. 2 decks out back that were so relaxing. We enjoyed the Canton First Monday Trade Days weekend. It's an easy drive from this property. Nice small town of Mineola nearby with shops and restaurants. Would stay again...we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

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

Canton

Home is very cozy, clean, and perfect place if you’re headed to Canton. Very relaxing after a long day of shopping. Bummed we couldn’t be at the house more. Amazing deck and walking trails. Highly recommend this place. Great communication with property owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn K.

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

Very Nice Place

2 Friends and I stayed for 3 nights to attend First Monday in Canton. This property is about 20 miles away, very easy drive. I would definitely recommend especially if you like to hang out at home in the evenings and maybe do some grilling. Awesome outdoor space. The 3 of us would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shantelle A.

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

Great Property

The property was very clean and exactly as listed. The back deck was beautiful and the pond wasn’t too far a walk from the deck. There was a kayak and a John boat for use including life vests. It was a very peaceful and relaxing weekend. They also had Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming services.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnny K.

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

The Hill

House is great and the views from the back porch or deck was awesome. Pond is beautiful too. Saw lots of birds and a couple of deer. The wild pigs squealing in the darkness, when you shine a flashlight their way, adrenalin rush:) Very secluded. Hiked all the trails. Property is well groomed in all the right places and wild on the rest.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet U.

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

Heavenly country property

My husband and I took our son and his friend to the Hill as a graduation present for our son. First let me just say that the pond is amazing! The boys spent so much time there and had a blast catching fish and swimming! The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed to feel at home. The air conditioner worked very well, thankfully, because it was hot and humid. The beds and all the lounging areas around the inside and outside of the property were very comfortable. While the property is private and feels secluded it is also close to town. Communication with the host was prompt and thorough. We will definitely stay here again if we make our way back to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Away from the busy city

We stayed at the property for a week. It was very nice. Super hot that week so it limited our outside activities but we managed. The porch is awesome. We weren’t prepared for the walk down to the pond but we managed as well. The pictures make it look closer to the house but no biggee. My 75 year old dad could only make it down once. We are just out of shape. 😂 The perfect time to go back would be spring or fall. Again, it was just too hot outside even at night. But the house was GREAT!!! A hot tub would make a nice addition. 😉
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kari f.

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

Do not sleep on this listing!

Me and my fiancé stayed here for our birthdays. When I say this place was so much more than we were expecting, it’s an understatement. The pictures really don’t do it justice, and it offers so much more that you can imagine. The fishing! If you love to fish, or even if you only like it when you’re catching something, this is the place for you! My hook barely hit the water and I was getting bites. We caught so many fish and different varieties, it was awesome! We went Fourth of July weekend, my birthday, we didn’t pop any fireworks of course, but in the distance, There was a clearing and we got to watch the show from the comfort of the back upper deck. Speaking of the back deck, it may have been my favorite thing about this house. We spent a lot of time here, despite the heat. They have 2 huge ceiling fans and it was very pleasant even in the 98deg weather. We are still baffled at how, but, No bugs! Literally came prepared with mosquito spray, and fly swatter in hand, and we didn’t even have to use them once. We figured being so close to the water they would be terrible, but somehow there weren’t any. They have a giant jenga game, we played that a lot. There is plenty of seating areas, large table and lounger, and the view is absolutely stunning! The sunsets, looking out over the lake was breathtaking. I am a big time cook, and the kitchen was stocked with everything I needed. We were mainly getting away to relax and enjoy our time together, but in the town, 6min. away, there were some neat little restaurants, we plan to try next time. They have trails cleared out all over the property, we plan to explore these when we return in cooler weather. The bed, was so comfy, I slept in each day we were there. So many great things about this listing, do not hesitate to chose this property if you’re wanting to get away and relax and feel like you’re away from it all and still be close by stores, ect, or if you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, this place has it all, guaranteed to have a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lydia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joshua & Leah McCarty

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Our family loves "The Hill" and have made so many great memories there!

Why they chose this property

"The Hill" is a special place! It's quiet, beautiful and very unique to the area.

What makes this property unique

Hilltop views of the water, beautiful trails and fishing(catch & release only!).

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests