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Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Quinlan, TX
  • Place, Lake Tawakoni
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ray Hubbard
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Fork
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni

Our lake house is perfect for a weekend getaway, family reunion or short retreat. You'll want to spend as much time outdoors as possible, but if you get caught on a rainy day, our cozy home is ideal for a jigzaw puzzle, or family game time. Bring your kayaks, boat & fishing gear! We have a private boat ramp. Swim off the dock! Eat outside under the gazebo; we have a grill, fire pit and picnic tables. We are 60 minutes from Dallas and 10 minutes to shopping and restaurants in Quinlan.
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You'll drive through a working cattle ranch to this wonderful, secluded spot right on the lake! The views are stunning. Hickory House was built as a labor of love to host family gatherings on lakefront land that has been in the family for decades. Soak in the fresh air, sunshine and lake views.
Other things to note
Located on a secluded cove of Lake Tawakoni. The cove runs east to west so the waters are calm. Ideal for water sports, skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, canoes, paddleboards. Bring your favorite water toys! We have a boat slip too.

Looking for a fun weekend of fishing? Channel and blue catfish are abundant, along with limited numbers of flathead catfish. Largemouth bass is also a popular sportfish in this reservoir. Crappie fishing can also be good!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue

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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

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Quinlan

Quinlan is home to this holiday home. Lake Tawakoni State Park and Lake Tawakoni reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hunt County Fairgrounds and Splash Kingdom.
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Quinlan, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Tawakoni - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Ray Hubbard - 37 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Lake Fork - 38 min drive - 56.6 km
  • The Harbor Rockwall Mall - 39 min drive - 67.5 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 57 min drive - 82.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Deja Brew Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni on 4 May 2026 start from AU$459, 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.

What time is check-in at Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hickory House on Lake Tawakoni located?

Situated in Quinlan, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Tawakoni and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Hunt County Fairgrounds. Fletcher Warren Civic Center and McQuinney Howell Wright Park Municipal Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place , very convenient for fishing ,great accommodations, we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

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

Excellent property

Great place to stay with everything needed for a great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

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

Visit to Quinlan, first grandchild

The house was Very clean and the woodwork was beautiful! Plenty of room for the Boss (wife) and I plus a visit from my son's family; very comfortable!Loved watching the sun come up over the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Hickory house

Love this place. Great memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful scenery wonderful dock and we had a great time even though the weather wasn't great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheryl g.

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

4th of July Bliss

This property is INCREDIBLE ! We were in awe of it. The cabin is great. Super clean and the amenities were unbelievable. We will book this place every chance we get. LOVE IT !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Quaint lake house well suited for porch sitters

The place is very well kept and maintained, we enjoyed our stay. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the dining room table and the multiple covered picnic areas. Reminded me and my gang of summer camps spent up north. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tod C.

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

Wonderful

This was not my first time to come here, and it wont be my last. James and family are friendly and on top of everything. If you want peace, lake life and beauty. This is a wonderful place to find exactly that.Tod
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tod C.

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

WONDERFUL

Wonderful, Private, Wonderful. DONT WANT TO SAY ANY MORE.... BECAUSE I WANT IT AVAILABLE FOR EVERY TIME I WANT TO GO. Owners are WONDERFUL. Please don't book this property. I need it all TO MYSELF!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria H.

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

Dream Getaway

We have stayed here several times and it is such a special property. You get all of the comforts of home, but with a beautiful lake view and the quiet outdoors! It's a perfect lodge for summer fun or to snuggle up in when it's chilly. The amenities in the house and on the property can't be beat! Fantastic management and communications! We will be back very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Immediately yes!

We enjoy it here! Have booked 3 times within just a few months! Def recommend! Swimming, fishing,chilling on the dock.Fishing on the shaded dock is a bonus!If you have a boat there is a boating dock as well! Love the fire pit & pavilion all on site! The Hickory house is super clean love the white bedding!Plan on booking future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Beautiful, perfect getaway

This place is amazing! The house is perfect! There are fire pits, grills.. everything was clean..,the lake was beautiful.. my only complaint is that I didn’t book it for longer.. the pics don’t do it justice.. the property is huge.. so peaceful and quiet.. we will be back!! The sunrise on the dock was amazing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Homeschool trip getaway

A little outdated but overall super clean.The boat deck needs to be fixed. Bug control could be better seen a few scorpions centipedes spiders in the home. These small critters don’t bother us coming from the country but may bother people coming in from the city. Love the secluded location. Will def book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica V.

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

Laid back stay on a ranch. Lake front!

The property was beautiful and well maintained. The beds could have been more comfortable. The house sleeps 8. The one shower was hot and the ac was cold. The internet was spotty but this type of place, you should be outside anyways. We loved drinking coffee watching the deer, horses, donkeys and cows every morning. The fishing was amazing! We caught more then enough to have a fish fry! The dock was great! And host communicated well! Fully stocked kitchen for the most part to cook full meals. No washer and dryer. Thanks for everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thanks Jessica! We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Just to clarify, we do not advertise that we have a washer and dryer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tod C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time at this property. WONDERFUL!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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