Title: Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000458740&destination=Kemp%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=90201820&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! ## Photo gallery for Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! (Tool)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90201900/90201820/6eefb8ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! (Tool)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90201900/90201820/5d01871d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! (Tool)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90201900/90201820/444e6ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! (Tool)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90201900/90201820/227d3058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! (Tool)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90201900/90201820/c72af05c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Cozy Cove, unwind in a serene lakefront setting with stunning views and enjoy water activities like swimming, boating or kayaking at the nearby HOA boat launch and swimming area. With games, toys, inflatables for kids as well as WiFi and cable TV for adults - you will find plenty to do indoors too. Additionally this home offers ample parking space including an RV parking spot beside the house. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! Lake stays are meant to be long and relaxing--listen to the birds while you sit lakeside and sip your morning coffee. Work from home with our dedicated workspace and great WiFi. Enjoy our low weekday rates with generous seven or thirty day discounts. Experience all the best vacation memories with your friends--sleepovers with the cousins, early morning fishing, playing games and spending evenings by the fire—even the dogs will be happy! Lake vacations--aren't they the best! There's plenty of room to park cars in the carport and your boat or trailer fits beside the house. The POA boat launch is just a two minute walk from the house and is next to their safe swimming area. Once launched, park your boat in the boat slip in our backyard. Sit under our umbrella and catch catfish in our cove or launch our kayaks (four of them) or our paddle board right there. We have lifejackets in a brown chest by the back porch. We've got great WiFi and a huge TV for your enjoyment and you can use your favorite apps like Netflix and Disney. We’ve filled the house with games, toys, books, movies, lawn games, puzzles and everything we could squeeze in, making it the best place on the lake for family fun. Group meals are especially nice at our huge dining table! Seating for 10 or more! For casual meals, there are tables in the sunroom and on the porch. We have a high chair for your baby, plus baby gates, a pack-n-play and changing table equipment for your wee ones. You'll find our kitchen fully equipped with all the appliances you'll need plus the gas grill on the porch. Bring your telescope for nighttime stargazing from our upper deck or make S’mores by the fire. You'll want to book at least a week to experience all the fun! There's great restaurants just a mile north of our home. “Fig’s Backyard," $$ and "Fig's Steak House" $$$$ (figssteakhouse.com). South of us are “Gab’s Sandwich Shop,” and there’s take out pizza and other fast food at The Dragon Mart and Wingman Pizza at the Valero station. Another favorite restaurant is “The Whistlestop Restaurant and Bar” $$ (Whistlestop.net) in Trinidad. It’s worth the trip! Visit area attractions like Whatz-Up Fun Park (whatzup.net), Tip Top Lanes Bowling (facebook.com/TipTopLanes) and Cedar Creek Brewery (www.cedarcreekbrewery.com) in Seven Points. Check out local wineries, "Triple N Ranch Winery" (triplenranchwinery.com) just south in Trinidad and Sugar Ridge Winery, (www.sugarridgewinery.com) near the quaint city of Ennis. Take time to shop and dine in The Best Little Market Street in Texas in Mabank. (mabankmarketstreet.com/search). Enjoy a day trip to adorable Ennis, the Blue Bonnet Capital of Texas (bluebonnettrail.org). Experience the World's Largest Flea Market in Canton (firstmondaycanton.com). Daily necessities and casual shopping are just across the lake in Gun Barrel City. Or if it’s sophisticated shopping you’re looking for, it’s just an hour away in Dallas. Check out the area's motor cross tracks, Underground MX Park,(ugmxpark.com) and The Pit MX Track in Tool. Buy a ticket for the car races nearby at Cedar Creek Dragway (cedarcreekdragway.com), Big O Speedway (bigospeedway.com) or Texas Motorplex (texasmotorplex.com). Or take in a professional baseball or football game in DFW. Bring your bicycle or motorcycle to enjoy our scenic and quiet lake country roads or explore the area on horseback at one of the many stables in the area. If you're hosting a retreat or a reunion and need additional housing, consider combining another nearby vacation home for a lovely vacation for a larger group, making your event even sweeter! There's so much fun to do! What are you waiting for? ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - RV/bus/lorry parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,750 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98560000/98553200/98553145/b46db47f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fish & Kayak: Tranquil Cedar Creek Home! 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Ensure the upstairs air conditioner is OFF if used during your stay. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please treat our home and our neighbors like your own with respect at all times. On departure, please follow the check out rules posted on the fridge. POA rules do not allow fireworks anywhere except at the POA boat launch area. Please restrict them to July 4th and New Years celebrations. Have fun! Our goal is for you to thoroughly enjoy your stay and come back often. Please contact us with any questions, suggestions or complaints. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: House trained only. Home has a small fenced area. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Pack-n-play, high chair, safety gates, toddler cot ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Property Registration Number 32084230336-00001 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. ## About the area Located in Kemp, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cedar Creek Country Club and Tara Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Purtis Creek State Park and Cedar Creek Reservoir. Travelling with kids? Consider Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. [Visit our Tool travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tool.dx3000444448) [View more Holiday homes in Tool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tool-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000444448-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.29353%2C-96.18405&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_to7HkaBY4Myhyi4DdddYQsSayo=) Tool, TX ### What's nearby - ![Cedar Creek Reservoir](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130971/178c6aa2-38ac-4c01-8100-2575f99aacc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cedar Creek Reservoir 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![View of blooming bluebonnet wildflowers at a park near Texas Hill Country during spring time](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643965/8484d0c6-d651-48da-898a-140bfc70af4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bluebonnet Park 45 min drive \- 37.8 miles - Purtis Creek State Park 26 min drive \- 22.2 miles - Richland Chambers Reservoir 41 min drive \- 33.0 miles - First Monday Trade Days 48 min drive \- 39.2 miles ### Restaurants - Chili's Grill & Bar 11 min drive - Figs Backyard Bar & Grill 15 min walk - Taco Casa 11 min drive - Casey's 10 min drive - CiCi's Pizza 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace!? ### What time is check-in at Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace!? ### What time is check-out at Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace!? ### Where is Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dog & kid friendly! Backyard fishing! Boat slip! Kayaks! Dedicated workspace! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon S. 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a easy check in and the house was very nice we had enough room for my family we had fun seeing each other and worked really good with our dog thank you ##### Jon S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi G. 2 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our hosts were kind and prompt. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Jodi G. 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