Title: Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House 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 home # Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113634800/113634748/2321fbbe_edited_e8d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113634800/113634748/f8e84708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113634800/113634748/3c4e07cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113634800/113634748/1923c4c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113634800/113634748/bfbcd4a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House Lakeside Secret Garden is a breathtaking lakefront retreat in West Tawakoni, TX, offering nearly three acres of peaceful surroundings, stunning water views, and endless outdoor fun. Wake up to the sound of birds, sip coffee on the deck as deer roam the property, and spend your days enjoying the private sandy beach, dock, and two boat lifts for easy water access. Whether you're paddling out on a canoe, soaking in the built-in hot tub, or gathering around the fire pit under the glow of string lights, every moment here is designed for connection and relaxation. The screened-in porch provides a cozy space to play games, enjoy a meal, or simply take in the tranquil scenery. Inside, the newly renovated home offers a spacious open-concept design that blends rustic charm with modern amenities. The chef’s kitchen features a massive granite island, ample counter space, and all the essentials for preparing family meals. The living room is a perfect gathering spot with a large sectional, a recliner, and a 75-inch Smart TV for movie nights, while high-speed WiFi ensures you can stay connected. The main house includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the detached loft provides a private suite with its own kitchenette, living area, and bathroom. Guests will also love the variety of entertainment options, from ping pong and oversized Jenga to board games for a little friendly competition. West Tawakoni, known as the “Catfish Capital of Texas,” sits on the western shore of Lake Tawakoni, a paradise for fishing, boating, and outdoor adventures. The lake is famous for its trophy-sized catfish, white bass, and hybrid stripers, making it a top destination for anglers. Beyond the water, explore nearby hiking trails, wildlife areas, or take a short drive to historic downtown Greenville for unique shops and local dining. Whether you're planning a family getaway, a fishing retreat, or a relaxing escape with friends, Lakeside Secret Garden offers the perfect setting to experience the best of lake life in Texas. Sleeping Arrangements: 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Sleeps 12 Bedroom 1: King bed with attached bath Bedroom 2: Queen bed and Twin bed with attached bath Bedroom 3: Queen bed with attached bath Bedroom 4: King bed with attached bath Additional: Twin Daybed in the Main House Living Room Additional: Sleeper Sofa in the Guest House Living Room Also available to enjoy at the cabin: ✔ Private Boat Dock for 2 with lifts ✔ Open floor plan ✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✔ Air Conditioning & Heating ✔ Washer & Dryer ✔ Back patio with a gas grill, hot tub, and plenty of seating ✔ Smart TVs ✔ Free Parking ✔ Self-Check in (Smartlock) ✔ Outdoor Firepit (guest provide their own firewood and starter) ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi The house is exclusively yours, without interruption during your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home. ★ DOGS ALLOWED ★ We love those little (and not so little) furry bundles of joy. 2 pet maximum. Non refundable pet deposit required. ★ NO SMOKING INSIDE ★ Please refrain from smoking inside the house! Any smoking evidence will result in odor removal and furniture cleaning fees. ★Noise Ordinance ★ We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its pristine condition for future guests and your return visits. Please respect the community noise ordinance from 10 PM to 10 AM. Always be respectful of our community and be good neighbors. We encourage you to have a great time, but respect the home and neighboring homes as sounds travel very far. What To Bring: \- Bring OFF for chiggers/ mosquitoes/ ticks \- Favorite coffee and creamers \- Food/ Snacks \- Condiments \- Oils, seasonings, and cooking basics \- Ice \- Personal Toiletries \- Firewood and starters Housekeeping provides a starter supply of basic essentials. These supplies will not be replenished. Below is a list of the items: \- 1-2 rolls of toilet paper, per bathroom \- 1 bottle of hand soap, per bathroom \- 2 bathroom garbage bags, per bathroom \- 1 bottle of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, per shower \- 1 roll of paper towels \- 1 bottle of dish soap \- 2 sponges \- 4 dishwasher pods \- 4 tall kitchen garbage bags \- 5 coffee pods \- Coffee grounds for 1 pot of coffee \- Coffee filters \- Small powder creamer \- Small sugar \- 1 small bottle of laundry soap \- 1 small container of hot tub chlorine (to use after each use as directed) WiFi terms and conditions: "WiFi is provided as a convenience only and is not integral to the use of the property. No refund of payments shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, speed, access problems. Fireplaces: Available for your enjoyment from October-March. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108160000/108154500/108154457/7975adb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Fishing Dock, Swimming, Boat Lift, Fire Pit, Pavilion, & Game Room Lone Oak - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=108154457&PinnedHotelID=108154457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110610000/110605800/110605791/68075f69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Retreat, Hot Tub and Private Fishing Deck West Tawakoni - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=110605791&PinnedHotelID=110605791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/84000000/83993500/83993454/54135e0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful lakefront house in 3 acre private woods West Tawakoni - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=83993454&PinnedHotelID=83993454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44526600/44526592/6ffb620a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great for Large Group- Waterfront/Kayaks/Dock! 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Quinlan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=78347347&PinnedHotelID=78347347&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 24 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No smoking in the cabin, No unauthorized events, minimum renter age is 21 Security and rental agreement must be completed prior to check in or reservation may be forfeited with no refund. Signed rental agreement, upload of ID, and $300 deposit are required for all reservations. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet Pet friendl ### 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 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 deadlock 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. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6d44ex ## About the area ![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%7C32.88073%2C-96.02879&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2cZJNMdDBniDhwsAo6JxlkcI_vs=) West Tawakoni, TX #### What's nearby - Screech Owl Reach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Lake Tawakoni - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - West Tawakoni City Park - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles - Red Deer Park - 25 min drive - 10.1 miles - Lake Tawakoni State Park - 26 min drive - 10.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shell - ‬13 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Screech Owl Reach and Lake Tawakoni. West Tawakoni City Park and Arm Point Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakefront | Private Dock | Games | Guest House Reviews 9.4 ### 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Karen B. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property. Lots of room to spread out. Minor complaints but overall a great stay and very nice property! ##### Karen B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick F. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home, easy service and great communication with the owners Wow great host and great place to stay Just a group of fishing guides that get to have fun and enjoy a time away from lake palestine. It was home away from home. Big yard nice place to relax and undwind also neighbors are very nice ##### Rick F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry R. 17 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in ##### Larry R. 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