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

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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Burnet, TX

Lake Buchanan
5 min drive
Spider Mountain Bike Park
10 min drive
Inks Lake
11 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

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.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Colorado River. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the cabin.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
15 minutes on foot from Colorado River and a 5-minute drive from Lake Buchanan

Historic lakefront & wildlife haven with firepit & gas grill - minutes to water offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Burnet cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Gas grill
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

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

Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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

Property does not allow children
Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Debra P.

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Cypress, TX

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Buffalo Gap, TXi

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Pearl N.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A breath of fresh air

My husband and I wanted a mini getaway and so we went to Burnet to this hideaway that took me back to country living, the place was very homey clean and the bed super comfortable. My husband loved the lake views. As we sat outside there was nice breezes and no humidity ...we fished and enjoyed spending interrupted time is this beautiful home and space. We will be returning

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert E.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

David A.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation at its finest

Beautiful property

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Miriam S.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

4/10 Poor

Christy T.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynett O.

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Roylan S.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Robert C., Corpus Christi, TX

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake level, water supply, wifi, fireplace & relaxing

The property had pros and cons but overall we enjoyed our stay: - Isolated away from neighbors is how we like it to be - Great place to have complete silence from traffic or unwanted noises - Fireplace was awesome. Inside did a great job of keeping us warm. Outdoor fire ring allowed us to chill during cool nights - Place was generally clean and tidy. Feels cozy. Outdoors felt spacious and quiet. Saw several deers almost each day roaming around. - Interior had some minor cobwebs not of concern - The lake water level depicted in the listing was not correct. We had even ask before booking this place if the water level was the same as depicted by the picture and the answer was yes. The water level is about 10ft lower. Came to find out it was low for about the last 6 months. - No where in the listing stated water has smell and taste of sulfur. We only knew the fact after booking the place. Luckily the smell and taste was tolerable by us. - We generally don't intend using wifi for most of out travels, however, when times we had to use the wifi, speed and connection range was not good.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Relaxing

Loved the location, wish we had some rain to eleven lake level. All in all I’ll be back. Thank you so much

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karis B.

26 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tawnya H.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A lake house with history

Such a cool story the owners share on the history of this 1 bedroom, remodeled bunkhouse! The home sits within steps to the lake. A bench overlooking the water was perfect for an enjoyable evening! Area was quiet, we only saw boaters and deer. House was very comfortable, thoughtfully remodeled to keep the appeal of its history and age. An additional “sunroom/tv room” added adequate space for comfort and allowed room for friends to visit us. I recommend this home for a quiet and relaxing get a away for 2 and would absolutely book it again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed P., Cedar Park, USA

26 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to relax

We had a great time relaxing at Sea Horse Cove, the cabin was great and had everything we needed. It was nice to enjoy the sunsets in the evening. We were lucky enough to have a good breeze from the lake, which made dinning outside very nice. We spent a day on the lake on the Vanishing Texas Cruise and hiking on the trails at Canyon of the Eagles.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

rhiana a.

7 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect New Year getaway!!

The house and the property were perfect! The only bad thing about our stay was that it wasn’t longer!! We will definitely be back!! Thank you so much for a great stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

25 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fees

We loved the property but thought the fees were excessive at nearly the same amount as the 2 overnights. We also noticed that the fees changed to a higher amount from the first time we saw the listing and the second time when we booked the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Paige L.

21 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway on the Lake

Cute little cabin on the lake. Wonderful location, very quiet. Really enjoyed seeing the deer in the backyard.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F., Round Rock Texas United States

10 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene, beautiful scenic views

Hw k in was easy, properly manager responded right away to questions. Very polite. The cabin was very clean, perfect for couples wanting peace and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

6 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Peaceful, relaxing and just what we were hoping for. Truly "right on the water". Had the weather been more agreeable, we would have enjoyed the firepit! Was well stocked with towels, dishes and utensils, cookware. Convenient to local restaurants for pickup, grocery store, shopping and area attractions. Unexpected nosy neighbor with camera and his wife with loud phone calls on their back porch. Keep rice in salt shaker for humidity and maybe seat covers/cushions for dining chairs? Also, maybe install screen doors on new addition to enjoy natural breeze? Overall, fantastic experience, replacing second getaway to Belton with return to this retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

DJ (Donna) R.

1 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The stay was quiet and relaxing.

Great privacy and serene spot for fishing. Nice history regarding the home. Clean and rustic.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keelan D.

20 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Nice view! Neat cabin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Guadalupe C.

26 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Bunkhouse

Entry into the facility was easy to get into. We were very impressed with the location of the facility and the landscape and grounds.We found it very relaxing and peaceful. The amenities that were provided were very favorable. We loved the feel of being in a homely environment with all the comforts of home. The only negative review we have is the drains in the kitchen, bathroom and shower emitted a sewer odor which was not pleasant. We had to open both doors to air out the cabin to get rid of the odor. We also had to cover the drains when they weren't in use. We noticed out behind the cabin there was a small puddle that we assumed was a water leak.With this being the only negative experience to our stay we would gladly return if that problem is fixed.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021