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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Holly Lake Ranch, TX
  • Place, Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Wood Land Village
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway Square Mall
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holly Lake Ranch

Located in Holly Lake Ranch, this guesthouse is on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club and 8 minutes from Bent Willow Lake. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 32.1 mi (51.6 km) from University of Texas at Tyler and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Hawkins City Park And Pavilion.
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What's nearby

  • Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wood Land Village - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Fork - 32 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • University of Texas at Tyler - 43 min drive - 40.4 miles
  • Broadway Square Mall - 48 min drive - 43.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 27 min drive
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ritchie’s Grill & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪MUD HEN? Coffe Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fore Seasons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tele's Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Beautiful East Texas Cottage on Private Lake - VRBO Premier Property

GET THE FAMILY AWAY TO THE COUNTRY! FRESH, OPEN AIR. FISHING AND BOATING ON THE LAKE. AS PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AS YOU LIKE!

Come enjoy this 2100 sq. ft. guest house on the lake at beautiful Holly Lake Ranch just north of Tyler in the rolling hills and forests of East Texas. All fully furnished to make your stay relaxing. You can enjoy the lake view from the rocking chairs on the full length back porch. The clubhouse for the 18 hole golf course is only a block away. Fishing is great on the two private lakes as well.

Something for everyone!! Plan a visit to First Monday in Canton or visit Gladewater the Antique Capital of East Texas only 25 miles away. We are located in the heart of the Piney Woods Wine Trail with several wineries only a short drive away. It is only 30 miles to Tyler (45 min to Longview) for shopping, dining, movies, etc. An enormous variety of birds are on the property year round or migrating through. You might even see one of our magnificent bald eagles soaring over the lake or golf course!

If you need some down time, relax in a rocker on the back porch and gaze at our peaceful lake, beautiful sunrises and spectacular sunsets. Come and visit us and we are sure to see you again next year in our part of beautiful East Texas.

Enjoy our Outdoor Patio, Pergola and Fire Pit on the lake. Plan to enjoy an evening under the stars by the fire toasting marshmallows and telling tales.

GOLFERS – Our pro and his staff are constantly working to make the course better and better. The improvements are noticeable making for a fun and challenging round of golf.

BOATS
FREE! Two man, trolling motor powered, flat bottom boat and a canoe are available for guest usage free with signed liability waiver. Usage subject to availability.
RENTAL! A pontoon boat for cruising the lake! Bring an ice chest, drinks and snacks. Room for 8 - 10 people for a fun day on the water. Great for Crappie fishing! Not the best bass boat, but equipped with a trolling motor, two fishing seats each front and back and adequate in a pinch. Inquire if you are interested and we can send you rates and details.

NOTE: A daily fee applies for launching/operating your private boat, jet ski, etc on the lake. Check with owner before booking if this is important to you.

Take advantage of the lower Sunday to Wednesday rates for extending your stay or to take advantage of a lower cost trip if coming during the week works for your group. (Most stays.)
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking in or near house.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No more than 6 registered guests under the age of 24 allowed. (Too many exuberant young adults tax our facilities and good nature of our neighbors.)
Outdoor music should only be heard in IMMEDIATE AREA of the radio or player. Louder music is your choice but you should book another property.
This is an established lake/golf community promoting a fun, family environment. Partying or excessive use of alcohol is not appropriate here.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Service animals welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: (Lake VERY near. Safeguard your children.)

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in or near house.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful East Texas Cottage Private Lake Vrbo Premier Property
Beautiful East Texas Private Lake Vrbo Premier Property

Beautiful East Texas Cottage on Private Lake - VRBO Premier Property Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonnita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing was fun
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been coming to Holly Lake at least once a year for the last five years. With lots of rental experience under our belt, I can honestly say this was our favorite house to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay beautiful property great fishing swimming and hospitality from owners ! We had a blast and can’t wait to go back !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm S.

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

Great accomodations

Great location right on the water, everyone had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

Fun on the ranch

Everything was as advertised. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Family reunion getaway

We stayed at this home for a family reunion and the location was ideal for our golfers and fisherman! The water front view did not disappoint! Dennis was extremely accommodating! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

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

Great trip

Love location on the lake and Dennis was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan c.

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

Daddy/daughter weekend

Great place, great people! Beautiful scenery and perfect accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Great location

We were there for family reunion. House was fabulous and host (onsite) Dennis was very accommodating! Thanks Dennis!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Excellent Location

It was a beautiful property. Smooth and convenient stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

burgess s.

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

Great Place!

Enjoyed our time at the house it’s in a great location on the lake! Fishing was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Gracious lake front cottage

A beautiful, quiet stay on a lovely lake that recharges you for the "real world"! Our hosts were kind and concerned about the details of our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Always a good time to get away

Perfect retreat to unplug. Daily walks, beautiful sunrises, turtles, birds, fish, deer. Wildlife at your backdoor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittan F.

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

Loved our family vacation

Staying here was amazing. Loved the view and the house was big enough for all of us. The boys loved all the fishing. The owners were super nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie A.

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

Great place, great hosts

We’ve stayed at this great guest house before, couldn’t be more relaxing and the guys fished all day every day we were there. We will definitely be booking again 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angelia o.

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

First time visitors to holly lake

Wonderful setting, comfy beds, perfect in every way. We are already making plans to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamie W.

Great family Vacation

We loved the property and the location. Owners were very helpful and responsive to emails and calls before our visit. Lovely lake location. Two families stayed here and it was great! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Great Holiday Weekend!

We had a great time! The house is perfect for multiple families with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Holly Lake holiday

Beautiful place with wonderful owners. Everything top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rene j.

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

Perfect Stay 💯

Great experience from start to end, the host was full of information and responded instantly to any needs. Also the golf course was great and the staff at the pro shop were awesome, Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Better than advertised

Dennis and Melanie are wonderful hosts and this property is better than available pictures. Right on the water, golf course/restaurant in walking distance, and a pontoon available to rent. Great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana B.

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

Grandkids annual vacation

We have been coming to holly lake for grandkids trip for many years. The Dossey house was so wonderful and the grandkids enjoyed being right on the water. They caught 4 bass from their beautiful dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

Very comfortable, perfect view

A great location right on the lake, rustic cabin feel with all the conveniences. Owner was helpful but not intrusive. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018