Title: Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat Lakefront cabin in Afton with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108770000/108764700/108764665/0295cd12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108770000/108764700/108764665/2c433fe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108770000/108764700/108764665/1708b955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108770000/108764700/108764665/c7dfd15d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108770000/108764700/108764665/78aed14f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a scenic wooded setting, The Grand Lake Cabins offer the perfect escape for relaxation and rejuvenation. Imagine starting your day with coffee on the porch surrounded by nature, then spend your evenings roasting marshmallows by the firepit or grilling out at your cabin's grill. ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom790 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning £245 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat The Grand Lake Cabins offer an ideal escape for romantic weekends, family gatherings, or simply unwinding and reconnecting with nature. Nestled in a scenic wooded setting just minutes from Grand Lake O’ the Cherokee, this community of charming rental cabins provides a serene environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. Imagine starting your day with a cup of coffee on the porch, surrounded by nature. Spend your evenings roasting marshmallows by the firepit, playing cornhole with family and friends, or cooking out at your cabin's grill. The Grand Lake Cabins provide the perfect backdrop for creating cherished memories with loved ones. Rediscover what a vacation is supposed to be at The Grand Lake Cabins. The First Mate Hideaway is a fully furnished two-bedroom, one-bath cabin with a fireplace that is perfect for snuggling by the fire on a cool evening. With one queen bed, one full-size bed and a new queen-size sleeper sofa, the cabin can comfortably accommodate 6 people. The cabin offers dining and living areas, a kitchen complete with a refrigerator, stove, Keurig Coffee pot & coffee, microwave and dishware. The cabin also has heat and air conditioning, complimentary wireless internet and cable television. This lovely cabin’s front porch is the perfect place to sit and unwind while enjoying the natural setting or enjoy a peaceful dinner outside at the dining area. Bed Size: One Queen Bed, One Full-Size Bed and One Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 790 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108836200/108836147/a6ee1446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Captains Cottage is the perfect retreat Afton - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review £245 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=108836147&PinnedHotelID=108836147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109515100/109515003/ce46819a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Getaway for 2 with Hot tub Eucha - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews £130 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=109515003&PinnedHotelID=109515003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102010000/102009000/102008950/14e377da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to Disney Dam the off-road adventurer and great cove for paddle-boarding Eucha - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews £300 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=102008950&PinnedHotelID=102008950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105230000/105227600/105227552/fbc0d282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront in Duck Creek with Private Dock Afton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £328 includes taxes & fees 28 Nov - 29 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=105227552&PinnedHotelID=105227552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116729000/116728916/f5fe5473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anchors Away Lodge - gorgeous deck & hot tub Afton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning £337 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=116728916&PinnedHotelID=116728916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108836200/108836199/e0cbc634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Knots Landing - A romantic getaway Afton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £214 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=108836199&PinnedHotelID=108836199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110891100/110891003/adaacd66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Crosslake ROMANTIC Log Cabin in the woods. 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Eucha - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 23 reviews £263 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=53865389&PinnedHotelID=53865389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 20 ### 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 ### Rules Must relax and enjoy! Outdoor cabana closes at 11pm Discontinue fire pit usage at 11pm, NO parties or unregistered guest ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 6973 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.554127,-94.959335&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kjc%7EExvqbQ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40SBS%40QBSBQBSBQDSBQDQDQBQDQFQDQDQFQFODQFQFOFOFOHOFQHMFOHOHOHMHMHOJMHOJKHMJKJMHMLKHKLKJMJILKJIJKLILILILIJILGLGLINGLGLELGNELGNELCLENENELCNCNCLANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLBNBNDLDNDLBNFLDLDNFLDLFLFNHJFLFLHLHLHJHLHLJJHLJJHJLJJJJJJJLJLJJHLJLHLJLHNHLHLHNFNHNFLHPFNFNHNFNFPDPFNDPFPDPDPDPDPDPBPDPBRDP%40RBPBRBRBP%40R%40PBR%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAR%3FPARCRAPARCPCRCRCPAREPCREPCPEPEPEPEPEPGPEPGNEPGNGPINGNGNIPGLINGNINILILINKLILKLILKJKLKLKJKJKJKLKHMJKHMJMHKHMHMHMHMFKFOHMFMDMFOFMDMDOFMBODMDODOBMBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOEMEMCOEMGOEMGMGMEOGMIMGMGKIMIMIMIMIKKKIMKKIKMMKIKMKIMKMKKIMKKIOKMIOIMIMIOIOGOIMGQIOGOGOGQGOEQGOGQEQEQGQEQCQEQEQCQESCQCSCQCSAQCSASCQASASAQ%3FSASAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZudsnutyE2tT1Jf4iM9Kea57QMY=) Afton, OK #### What's nearby - Bernice State Park - 13 min drive - 10.7 miles - Saint Francis Health Center Langley - 15 min drive - 12.1 miles - Cherokee State Park - 15 min drive - 12.5 miles - Afton Station - 16 min drive - 15.2 miles - Little Blue State Park - 20 min drive - 16.5 miles #### Getting around - Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cosbys Catfish - ‬30 min drive - ‪VIP Pizza - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Drunken Rooster - ‬8 min walk - ‪Ugly John's Grill And Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Gambino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat? > As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat on 1 Dec 2025 start from £245.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Afton-Hotels-Firstmate-Hideaway-Is-The-Perfect-Retreat.h108764665.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Firstmate Hideaway is the perfect retreat located? > Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and within 12 miles (20 km) of Bernice State Park and Afton Station. Saint Francis Health Center Langley and Cherokee State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? 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