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Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 569
AED 1,223 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water

Seahorse Cove

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Drop a fishing line in Lake Buchanan off the shore or sunbathe on the beach to bask in the slow pace of life here at Seahorse Cove. This spacious property sits right on one of Texas's best bass fishing lakes, also stocked with catfish and gar. Tie off your boat on-site in the cove or slide a rented kayak into the water from the sandy stretch of beach. If you're up for some cliff jumping, you can explore Inks Lake State Park about nine miles to the south. There are several nearby wineries and the Vanishing Texas River Cruise is definitely worth checking out. A convenience store and Buchanan General Store are nearby and Burnet is only 15 minutes away if you want to visit Fort Croghan Historic Museum, the Hill Country Motorheads Museum, or buy groceries.

Originally a Texas Ranger's bunkhouse, this beautiful 1930s home retains all its original vintage charm from a location atop a cove shaped like a horse’s head. Take in the calming lake views and gorgeous sunsets as you let your worries slip away. The full kitchen, along with the stone fireplace and large windows, gives you plenty of space to spread out, while the cozy cabin makes a perfect spot for kicking back after a long day in the sunshine. Connect to the free WiFi to post photos of your big catch, treat your friends to a BBQ using the gas grill, or step back outside to build a fire in the firepit. Depending on what time of the year you're here, you'll behold beautiful wildflowers, various trees, and other flora, along with deer, foxes, owls, American pelicans, and more.

End your days gazing at the spectacular night skies and relaxing in your own secluded oasis.

THINGS TO KNOW
Firewood is not provided.
This home is not suitable for children. No exceptions. This retreat is on a lot of land and if children are left unattended accidents may happen.
Drought conditions will affect the water levels for this property so please know that the pictures in the listing may not reflect the true level of water during your stay. We are not able to give refunds or cancellations due to low water levels.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Burnet, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Buchanan - 5 min drive
  • Spider Mountain Bike Park - 10 min drive
  • Inks Lake State Park - 11 min drive
  • Burnet County Park - 17 min drive
  • Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reverend Jim's Dam Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Point Marina - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Buchanan Dam Beach Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tea-Licious - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Colorado River and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Buchanan. Spider Mountain Bike Park and Inks Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little getaway for a couples.
This place was a hidden gem. Great views of the wild life and aslo of the the lake. Place was an older gome but well kept. Had a great time there. Would definitely recommend this property to others who want a nice quite getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kim N.

Where are we going?
Pretty view, roomy, fairly well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

This place was awsome!
We had the most relaxing and wonderful getaway. The rustic charm was just what we needed. we saw a beautiful sunset, a deer and a fox. It was quiet and peaceful. It did have cobwebs behind curtains and doors and in the windows but, even that just endeared us more to the rustic charm. Can’t wait to go again! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Very clean, really nice area, wish we had more time to stay longer, dont hesitate to book this place you will enjoy it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Randall E.

Great location for a getaway!!
This home/cabin is understated. The view and amenities are very nice. The property and water view really add to the appreciation of this home. Our only regret is it staying longer.

8/10 Good

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation at its finest
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jasper C.

A beautiful retreat
I loved the ranch bunkhouse feel. Very comfortable, clean, everything i needed was there. The view of the lake was stunning. Very quiet and peaceful.

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and Quiet
This is a nice quiet, comfortable place to stay for two or a a small family. The living room has a nice view but the lake is severely low. Need rain!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

This cabin is a little piece of Heaven!
This spot is very secluded with boat ramp and beach. The views are amazing the trees are awesome! The cabin is just right for 2 people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Great Lake cabin!
The cabin was exactly as advertised. Nice sitting room. We had trouble with the entry code to the door and called guest services. We received help immediately. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roylan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
45th anniversary weekend
We enjoyed the place. Views were great!!! Outdoor area was wonderful. We saw white pelicans, all kinds of ducks, robins, cormorants, and a lot of deer. We needed better directions to find the gate in the almost dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda R.

Husband’s birthday weekend
We found this hidden gem for my husband’s birthday weekend. It was perfection at its finest. He is a photographer and was able to capture some amazing pictures. Great antique shopping nearby as well as a wonderful Lake Buchanan cruise which enabled us to see some bald eagles in the area.

8/10 Good

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restored bunkhouse
Very nice. Clean. Easy to find. Beautiful addition and character. Wi-Fi was a bit troublesome but worked. We loved the old original floors and the squeak in the master bedroom. Kitchen was very nice and decorated well. First hot shower had sulfur smell which is not uncommon with electric water heaters and well water that sit sometimes. Subsequent showers it was much better. Would stay there again regardless. Bluebonnets were coming up. Views over the water were amazing. Close to town if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Sally K.

Peace and quiet on Lake Buchanan
We went to Burnet, the self proclaimed Bluebonnet Capital, to to see the flowers. 2024 is a banner year! Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, glasses and cutlery. Knives were sharp enough. There were pots and pans. This was meaningful because it would be a hike to go to town for meals. We cooked dinner and breakfast 2 times each. I did have to rewash glasses. Because there is no dishwasher, you are at the mercy of the previous occupants' skills. Bed was quite comfortable. We appreciated having Direct TV. It is very quiet and we enjoyed two nice sunsets. It would be ideal if the lake was fuller but a drought is in place across the area. Enjoyed watching the deer in the yard in the early morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and quiet
We had a lovely time at the cabin. The kitchen has all the tools you need, including spices and cooking oils. Also, the coffee maker is a full size pot with a basket filter. Outdoor grill worked awesome and was very clean. We spent every morning and evening at beach and recommend some sort of shade for full enjoyment. My only recommendation to the property owners/managers is to have the windows cleaned. It’s too pretty a property to not see it all clearly. I do wish given the very large size of the bedroom that there was a bigger bed with a spring free mattress, but the bed there is fine. Overall, we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maribel R.

Beautiful home!
Our stay was wonderful! I was iffy at first bc of all the negative reviews on vrbo which is where I found this home but I would definitely stay again! The view was nice. The area to fish was even better. It was super hot so we caught most of our fish after 7. It did not have a smell atleast not when. We were there. It had everything we needed. We had a good night of grilling and fishing later that night. It’s quiet time after 10 but we obviously were up and not loud. Fished till dark. Lots of catfish that’s forsure. Give this home a chance you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Christy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Misleading
Lake Buchanan is very low and this was not mentioned in the description. The walk to the receded water was not convenient and couldn’t be enjoyed as listing described or the photos show. Also, the restrictions on numbers of people on the property are too strict. I rented this property for my parents to stay in as we were up the road at Inks Lake State Park. After questioning the property manager twice, I finally got a response that we could not all visit my parents at this rental because we would exceed the 4 person accommodation restriction. I would have booked another place if I had known this. This property is way over priced considering the lake is down and if you stay here, you can’t have visitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Miriam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
This property is absolutely beautiful. It’s a great peaceful escape from the city while also being close enough to a lot of great things to do in Hill Country. I stayed here by myself as a way to get away. However, I underestimated the “nature” aspect. There were animal footprints throughout the property and late night sounds that had me a little spooked. Also, it was challenging to keep the bugs out. However, I did enjoy my time overall and am grateful for the way they have kept up the property. There was NO issue with the water, as other reviews have mentioned. I would suggest a new set up for the TV cable box as it started to overheat with a warning on the tv that it would shut down after about an hour. I propped it up to get some air underneath which helped. I would recommend a stay here to anyone looking for a nice quaint retreat in the woods with lots of open space to enjoy nature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Rebecca D.

So much potential
In many ways Seahorse Cove cabin is lovely. The furnishings are well-considered, the bed very comfortable, and the setting restful and peaceful. There are important improvements that would make this the perfect stay, and the good news is they are all doable. The first is the instructions given for arrival, which said “gate code” and gave other physical descriptions of the entrance. What was confusing was that the gate that matched the description didn’t have a keypad (because “gate code”). As it turned out the code was for a padlock. If that had been included in the instructions, it would have saved us frustration (and driving up and down the country road making sure we didn’t have the address wrong). The other major problem was the strong sulfur smell. Other reviews mentioned it and the owner/management response was that a filter had been installed. While there was a Brita pitcher in the fridge, the smell comes from the hot water. So, every time we washed dishes (dishes had to be hand washed – no big deal except for the smell), washed hands, showered, the whole cabin smelled. I would think a filter on the hot water line could go a long way to solving this problem. There are other little things that would make for a better experience (a listing of local TV stations, clearing out more than one small drawer for guests’ clothes, an ash bucket for the fireplace), but the real problem was that the confusion over arrival and the smell really set the tone for the stay. This listing has a LOT of potential and I hope the owner/management will consider these improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynett O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
This was our second stay at Seahorse Cove and it won't be our last. We didn't think we'd like the now-enclosed back porch but it was great, especially when we got to watch one of those thrilled Texas thunderstorms roll in across the lake. Everything was clean and comfortable. The kitchen is reasonably well furnished though the knife (yep, only one) needs to be sharpened. The water was much lower than our last visit but we still enjoyed swimming daily. It's a great space for a couple or a small group of friends that doesn't mind sharing a bathroom. The only downside was when the storm knocked out the living room TV and it took way too many calls and texts and back and forth with customer service reps in another country who were useless. Once the local folks got back to us, everything was handled quickly. Those same customer service reps gave contradictory, and wrong, answers to questions before our stay. The property is great. Vacasa, not so much. That's an opinion formed from multiple stays at different places managed by them. Things to know: Check the level for Lake Buchanan before you book if the water level is a factor for you. Water Data For Texas dot org has LCRA information that's easy to read. Take bottled water to drink if you're picky. I thought the tap water was fine but the two others in my group preferred bottled. Customer service may say there are no beach chairs but there are at least 6 plastic Adirondack chairs that can be easily carried to the beach. CS may also tell you the TV only has cable. It actually has Dish (useless) and the new one in the living room has most streaming apps but the internet speed makes streaming a hit or miss proposition. Netflix was great, YouTubeTV wasn't. To Vacasa - improve your customer service. It was truly awful and I'm glad I didn't need anything more important than TV. To the owner - let Joey install a French drain outside by the fireplace so water doesn't seep in during a big rain. And consider some weather stripping around the door on the lake side for the same reason. Otherwise, don't change a thing because it's just a lovely place and Joey is fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Secluded
Nice quiet location. House was hot when we arrived and we had issues getting the lock to open. We didn't feel you are given enough time to really enjoy. Check in was 4:00 and out by 10:00 am. Not enough time to enjoy coffee outside. Too expensive to stay 2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Rustic
Very rustic, comfortable bed, RV size shower, cozy fireplace room, lots of lamps to allow for preferred lighting. Various outdoor seating areas for sunset views. Family of deer visited often.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Description did not do this magnificent place justice. Absolutely beautiful. Quiet, relaxing and overall perfect One of the best places I have ever stayed!!!’
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

Quick weekend get away
We loved everything about the cabin and property! It was fully furnished with all we needed. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of space in the cabin and outside the cabin. The best part was the waterfront lake access! Amazing sunsets and wild life views! Also very quiet and secluded. Perfect couples or families! We will be back again!
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8/10 Good

Kain D.

Nice getaway.
The Seahorse Cove cabin was all I anticipated and more. I booked this home for a weekend trip while visiting the cavern at Longhorn Cavern State Park. I also rented Kayaks from Vanishing Sunset Cruises. I had a great experience with both companies.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024