House in Granbury, TX

Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Home with Huge Dock on Quiet Cove

Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Home with Huge Dock on Quiet Cove

Photo gallery for Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Home with Huge Dock on Quiet Cove

Boat Dock at night
The afternoon sun sets over the cove
Plenty of shade and room to play during hot summer months.
View of the walkway between the Cottage and the storage shed at Firefly Cottage.
Enjoy family games outdoors like Giant Jenga, checkers, bags and washers.

Overview of Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Home with Huge Dock on Quiet Cove

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Granbury, TX
  • Popular LocationSolar Eclipse 20241 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Granbury1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Granbury Square12 min drive
  • AirportDallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kids Room

Lake View Master Suite

Master Suite

2 bathrooms

Lake View Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Firefly Cottage - Lakefront Home with Huge Dock on Quiet Cove

Get away from it all at Firefly Cottage, a charming three bedroom, two bath lake front cottage. Located in a gated, lakeside community only 6.8 miles from the historic downtown Granbury square, this cottage and its charming decor are sure to help you create treasured memories with family and friends.

Nestled under a canopy of trees on a quiet cul-de-sac, Firefly Cottage offers beautiful, serene views of the water and stunning sunsets. My home is located on a quiet private cove just off the main body of Lake Granbury. The property boasts a large, partially covered boat dock that will easily accommodate the whole family. There is a fenced yard with plenty of space to run around, which is ideal for our guests that like to include their furry family members. Up to two dogs are welcome with the completed pet addendum and $50 pet fee.

In addition to a rope swing, which is a great way to launch into the refreshing waters of the lake, there is also a paddle boat which our guests can use to explore and fish the private cove. Launch your boat or jet skis for free at the community marina. Our dock has a power strap boat lift for guests that bring their own boat and a separate lift, which holds our paddle boat or can accommodate 2 jet skis.

Relax on the porch or covered boat dock while fishing and listen to the soothing sounds of nature. There is a variety of wildlife, including hummingbirds, ducks, geese, cormorants, & great blue herons. In mid to late February, each year, we have pelicans that visit our cove before they proceed on their migration North.

Rain or shine, you can still enjoy the outdoors under the covered wrap-around porch, which is home to a hand-crafted family style table that seats up to10. While you hang out or grill your dinner on the porch, enjoy a game of bags (corn hole), giant Jenga, or Connect Four. In the evenings, gather chairs around the firepit and roast marshmallows for smores and enjoy the star filled skies.

Firefly Cottage has three bedrooms: 1) The Master bedroom houses a king-size bed and bath. This bedroom decor and linens were updated in September of 2023. 2) The Kid's Room has a queen-size bed, located next to the Master bedroom and close to the kitchen. 3) The third bedroom, called the Lake View Room, now features a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom and has bay windows that look out over the lake. this bedroom was refreshed with new decor and linens in May of 2023.
There is a beautiful sunroom with a table for 8 with French doors looking out across the lake. The living room has a full-size pull-out sleeper sofa that will accommodate sleeping for two. There are additional fresh linens in the closet in the living room, and towels, toilet paper, and hair dryers are provided in each bathroom. My kitchen is fully stocked with dishware, silverware, cooking/baking supplies, spices, and about every appliance you can think of. Amenities also include a washer and dryer and iron & ironing board.

Firefly Cottage offers high-speed wireless internet (1gig), and streaming services (Netflix, Hulu+, Disney+ & ESPN+) along with local channel options on the 4 televisions. This also makes us a great option for folks who are interested in “staycationing”. If you’re going to work from home, why not do it from the lake?!

The Firefly Cottage is privately hosted, and available year-round. We allow guests to book out dates up to a year in advance so it’s the perfect choice for: spring break, fishing trips, romantic getaways (we had a wonderful couple get engaged on our dock in January of 2023), relaxing long weekends, girls trips, Memorial Day, summer vacation, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (we decorate for the holidays), New Years and more!

From fishing, hiking, biking, swimming, boating shopping, golfing, or just reading and relaxing, there are endless possibilities! Come enjoy Granbury, the lake, and the solitude of Firefly Cottage.

Property manager

Carolyn Obrist
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
With prior approval

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Requires completed pet addendum and $50 fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
We do not allow events/parties to be hosted at our property. If you are unsure if what you had in mind is considered an event, please contact me :-).
We do allow our guests to have a maximum of 4 day-time visitors. Quiet time rules apply, as well as parking regulations with a maximum of 8 cars.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: With prior approval
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Granbury

Located in Granbury, this cottage is on the waterfront. Granbury Opera House and Granbury Theatre Company are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at D'Vine Wine and Harbor Lakes Golf Club. Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024 and Granbury's Railroad Depot Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Solar Eclipse 2024 - 1 min walk
  • Lake Granbury - 1 min walk
  • Granbury City Park - 12 min drive
  • Historic Granbury Square - 12 min drive
  • Granbury City Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 12 min drive
  • Panda Express - 12 min drive
  • Cotton Patch Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Stumpy's Lakeside Grill - 8 min drive
  • Braum's - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 292 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage getaway
We had a very relaxing Spring Break weekend at the Firefly Cottage. Carolyn is very good with her communication throughout this entire process. The cottage is located in a quiet place at the back of the gated community. We enjoyed watching the ducks on the water and my boys had fun using the peddle boat daily. The beds were comfortable and the cabin provided all we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
My husband, youngest daughter and I wanted a little get away. This was perfect! The house was clean and adorable! We spent almost all of our time sitting in the dock, reading and enjoying the beautiful view!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorraine f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend celebration for my family
Perfect lake house. The dock was great and the ambience with the lights and the fire pit was nice! The inside was comfortable and the kitchen had everything you could ever want. Carolyn was the best hostess! Every one of us wants to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
My sister and I surprised our mom for her 75th birthday. The location was perfect. It was quiet and so peaceful being right on the water. It was a very cold weekend so we stayed inside but we hope to come back in the summer and enjoy all the outdoor activities. Inside, it was very spacious, decorated beautifully, cozy beds, and everything you could possibly need for entertainment and cooking. We had the best time! I loved all the outdoor lighting. The owner let us check in early and checked in on us which I thought was so sweet. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Lakeside Cottage
We decided to stay at the Firefly Cottage for a post holiday retreat with our parents since its near Granbury. The cottage was so cozy and festively decorated. Carolyn was a great host and provided the best hospitality during our stay. The kitchen was perfectly stocked with all of our cooking needs. We enjoyed the lakeside view and even built a fire in the provided fire pit. The beds were so comfortable. We can’t wait to return during the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Obrist

Host profile image
There is nothing that brings friends and family together to create amazing memories quite like the lake. I have treasured memories of annual trips to the cottage with my children, and now I get to share that with my granddaughter. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, the lake is my happy place!

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property the first time I saw it and love having a place to wake up and see the beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the water and to hear the geese and ducks in the cove. I am happy to share this experience with our guests. Our place is not pretentious or fancy with expensive things, but it is rich with a great family atmosphere and it is always clean and ready to welcome our guests. NEW UPDATES TO HOME AND BOAT DOCK IN JANUARY 2020.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

More Vacation Rentals ideas

People also search for