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East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake

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Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Murchison, TX
  • Place, Callender Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Tyler
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake

Welcome to Briar Glen Cottage. Fully remodeled house in rural East Texas. Come sit in the rockers on the porch and enjoy the quiet. You may see deer in the yard or the neighbor’s yard. Enjoy dinner on the patio, swing in the hammock, build a fire in the fire pit or stay in and watch Direct TV. Children have their own secret playroom. Close to First Monday in Canton. About 40 minutes to Lindale and Tyler. Callender Lake is the best kept secret in East Tx. The community offers a fishing pier (about 3/10 mile away), boat launch, swim area and park, each of which are a short distance away, on a private 365 acre lake. Bring your water toys! Great vacation getaway!!

This is a rural location so you may see a couple of friendly neighborhood dogs. There may be other loose dogs in the neighborhood as well. Also, depending on your cell phone carrier, your signal may be weak which may require you to step outside.

Briar Glen Cottage comfortably sleeps 8 people. We can accommodate two more people, but if so, they would need to sleep on the floor. If you wish to add up to two more people, there will be an additional charge of $20 per person per night. We require that you let us know about any additional guests when you book. Any unauthorized overnight guests will be grounds for cancellation through VRBO for failing to abide by our House Rules.

Please be considerate of our great neighbors by keeping quiet hours from 9 PM to 8 AM.

There is one Ring camera over the driveway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We live in a rural area. We have scheduled pest control, but you may see a bug come in. Please keep front door closed when not entering or exiting
Please keep temperature above 70 in the AC months and from 68-75 in heater months.
Please leave the living room remotes on the red console and the downstairs bedroom remote on the white console in the bedroom.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2541066vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Murchison

Located in Murchison, this holiday home is in a rural area. Henderson County Historical Museum and Historic Aviation Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Brownsboro City Park and Henderson County Fairgrounds. Athens Praise & Worship Center and New York - Texas Zipline Adventure are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Murchison, TX

What's nearby

  • Callender Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 40 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 41 min drive - 58.0 km
  • Waterpark at the Villages - 45 min drive - 61.3 km
  • University of Texas at Tyler - 50 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Forge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Cork 917 - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Edom Log Cabin - Comfort Cuisine - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪White Fox Vineyards - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake on 12 July 2026 start from AU$199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is East Texas Hideaway-close to Canton and the lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Callender Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Roberson Lake and Brownsboro City Park. Garden Valley Golf Resort and Jones Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Host - excellent communication
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
Thank you Liz.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Briar Cottage was the perfect get away for our trip of five to Canton. The house was stocked with everything you could need. When communication was necessary, the host responded very quickly. The cottage is located in a beautiful neighborhood that is very quiet and if you are lucky, you may see deer in the yard. If we come back to Canton, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you for your kind review. I’m glad you got to see the deer. I hope you will come back and see us if you come back this way.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and nice. We enjoy the place and had a good time. Thank you for the hospitality. We will came back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was so very nice!! The host was outstanding!The area was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet cheerful place to relax. Enjoyed watching deer in the nearby wooded area while drinking coffee. Host clearly spent time coordinating colors and decorating. Everything was clean. My 3 yr old daughter enjoyed the little play areas and the front yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you Rosa. I’m glad you had a good time and that the deer showed up for you. Come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where do I start?! The house was the absolute cutest, stocked with any and everything needed. Comfy beds, plenty of room for 8 ladies. Perfect for our canton wknd trip, do not let the distance from the trade days to the house stop u from booking it. Quiet & friendly little lakeside neighborhood. We will def be back to we can enjoy the lake as well as the trade days! Communication with the host was easy & fast, early check in was allowed, always an extra bonus in my book. Thank you Karen!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Samantha, thank you for your kind review. We look forward to hosting you for another First Monday weekend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage!!! The cottage was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed for cooking.The accommodations throughout the home was excellent. The beds were extremely comfortable. We did have one hick up with the outside lights not working and wasn’t able to enjoy the outside fire pit at night,but that wasn’t a big deal.Will definitely recommend this cottage to anyone and will book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great weekend stay

This house is perfect! The decor is beautiful and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright, cheerful and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clif K.

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

Great stay

The house was immaculately clean and very comfortable for our stay. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela V.

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

April Stay

The cottage was super cozy and adorable! The children loved all the toys that were provided. The owners were very attentive and very helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m glad the kids enjoyed the toys-we have enjoyed choosing toys for the play rooms. We would love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Wonderful long weekend getaway

This house was perfect for our family to rent over a long weekend. We loved the winter decorations, front porch, and fire pit area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2023
Thank you so much Lauren, please come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

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

Best stay ever!

My sisters and I had a fantastic time; love the early morning walks; house was wonderful! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantel N.

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

Amazing Experience

It was the best place I've stayed at. It was clean, cute, and stocked with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2024
Chantel, thank you so much. We hope you’ll come and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

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

Christmas

Awesome decorations and great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We loved our stay! This house is so comfy and beautiful! We will return!

Super easy and Karen was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks so much for your review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Excellent property… excellent owner!

Everything about our stay was perfect. The house is beautifully decorated, Karen was a great communicator. It was a wonderful destination for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Thank you so much, Michelle. We appreciate your review and would love to have you back as guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenae J.

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

Girls Weekend!

Enjoyed our recent stay for a Girls Weekend! The cottage exceeded expectations and the owners were quick to respond to any questions we had. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Visiting Family

The house was wonderful, and it had everything you could ask for. The owner was very attentive and had great attention to detail. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Thank you for staying at Briar Glen Cottage. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudy R.

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

Lovely quiet

The house and property are lovely. The neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Beautiful Hideaway

We had a wonderful stay at this little gem. It was the perfect place to come and relax after a busy day in Canton. We all enjoyed it so much and enjoyed seeing the deer around the house. Emily F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Birthday trip

It was amazing. The host had all household supplies at our use and the area has amazing people and great surroundings. Definitely want to book here again In the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and will look forward to having you as guests again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

The house was amazing

We took my husband away for his birthday and he had a ball on the hammock and roasting marshmallows and weiners
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2022
Lisa, so glad your husband had a relaxing time for his birthday. Please come back to see us soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward and Sharon D.

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

Briar Glen Cottage Get Away

This is a very well maintained, very well appointed property with a lot of attention to the details. Our host/hostess were very prompt with answers and info when we asked for it. This will certainly be at the top of our list for a return visit to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2021
Thank you so much. We hope to see you again to experience all that East Texas has to offer.

About the host

Hosted by Karen Wanzer

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My husband and I have owned property in this neighborhood since 2009. We purchased this house in August of 2021. It was our desire to offer a quiet haven to guests but allow them to still be close to Canton and the other beautiful places in East Texas. We live just half a mile away. We just moved here permanently from Richardson, Tx in February 2021. We love the rural setting, the beautiful sunsets over the lake and the quiet country life here.

Why they chose this property

If you need to escape city life, this is the place to be. The cottage sets in the back of the subdivision with only two immediate neighbors. The community is gated. The trees are gorgeous and the fishing pier is just a 2 minute drive away (or walkable) for beautiful sunsets. You can also hang out at the public beach, children’s park or bring your own boat to launch. Callender Lake is a small private 365 acre lake. You could also bring your own canoes or kayaks.

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