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Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Cowpen Lake Retreat, a 3 bedroom lake house, is nestled on a private 600 acre lake in Hawthorne, FL. Enjoy boating and fishing with bass, bream, and catfish waiting to be caught from the dock. The property also features a small fishing pond perfect for kids and pet-friendly grounds completely fenced in.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available

Come enjoy our wonderful home on a beautiful, private 600 acre lake. Our 3 bedroom, 3 bath lake house is a perfect family or friend getaway. The house is located on Cowpen Lake in Hawthorne, FL located 30 minutes from University of Florida. House is on 2 very private acres with plenty of parking. Cowpen Lake is a spring fed, clear lake great for boating and fishing. Bass, bream, gar, crappie and catfish can all be caught from the dock. Our property also has a 4 acre small fishing pond that is perfect for kids. Boats can be launched from shore with ease. Pet friendly. The property is completely fenced in. There is a 2018 Harris Pontoon Boat available to be rented during your stay. Ready and in the water with a full tank of gas to enjoy the lake!!

Bedrooms/Bathrooms (3Bed/3Bath, Optional 4th Bedroom, see below):
Master Bedroom - Queen Bed with own master bathroom
Upstairs Room 1 - 2 Single Beds (Jack and Jill Full Bathroom)
Upstairs Room 2 - 2 Single Beds (Jack and Jill Full Bathroom)
Extra Full Sized Bathroom downstairs off the living room area as well.
Optional Room 4 - The Master Bedroom is connected to an Office where there is an EZ Bed pop up Queen Air Mattress that can be utilized for extra sleeping.
There are a couple of couches that are comfortable to sleep on as well.
House sleeps 6 comfortably, but can sleep up to 10.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Lakehouse With Private Fishing Pond on Cowpen Lake

About the area

Map
Hawthorne, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Lucy - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of Florida - 37 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 38 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 48 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dianne's Old Time Barbeque - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger Barn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wrap Shack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Putnam Lakes Preserve, Clear Lake and Lake Galilee. Ladys-Slipper Lake and Lake Lucy are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

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

Great stay Memorial Day weekend 2025

We always have a great time at the lake house. Plenty of room and everything you could need.Best of all is the lake !!! I could stay in the water all day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Great lake house

Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J H.

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

Awesome

Wonderful place to stay clean many amenities just amazing highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAYE P.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property ! The outdoor kitchen is perfect ! The property owners are amazing !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Peaceful getaway

Thank you for a wonderful stay. Just what the family needed. Very cozy! Loved all the small touches. The host was amazing. The new outdoor kitchen was a fun option.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

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

Best vacation yet!

We had all our family there and loved every minute! Everything was so great! Already booked our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAYE P.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful property! Absolutely perfect for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

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

3rd year in a row

We have always loved this rental property and look forward to it each year. The water is perfect for swimming, they have small paddle boats and kayaks available that everyone loves and the house is perfect. Lots of space and very welcoming. All around wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Family vacation

This was our second year renting this property for our family vacation, and as always it was very enjoyable. We are looking forward to next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele H.

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

Lovely cabin

Nice place on pond..very quit, well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a great time for our weekend get away here! The cabin is great and the kitchen is stocked very well. We caught a couple of fish and our dogs loved walking the property. Jackie is amazing and was super helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

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

Fun Family Time

We had such a great time at the lake. Everything was perfect. The hosts are so easy to deal with. We also rented the pontoon boat… such a cool way to see the whole lake. Can’t wait to stay again and see all the updates that are in progress
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LUZ R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Time

We had a great time playing outdoors and relaxing, specially round the fire pit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G., Bradenton, FL

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

So relaxing and peaceful

This is our 2nd stay at this property and we plan to stay again. Nice, quiet location with lake access and pet-friendly. Property manager is super attentive and kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Charles Darlene G.

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

Lake Getaway

Beautiful lake and boat rental made it special. Cabin is rustic and dark. Cabin could use a deep clean. Rugs and furniture need cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

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

Just as Described

Jackie was amazing and gave me all the info I needed. She even went and purchased something that she knew would maker our specific trip better - she went above and beyond. We enjoyed every minute of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherry s k.

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

Awesome lake house, plenty of room for everyone

I took a vote on our last night here, asking my family do you want to stay here again, it was a resounding yes. We travel together often and have never stayed in the same place twice, this one we will.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

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

Beautiful area and well maintained house.

The house has very big and well maintained land. The contact person answered within minutes and the house was clean. Great place. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAYE P.

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

Perfect vacation home

Perfect is the best word to describe this vacation home. Peaceful and quiet . Everything you could possibly need for cooking . The owners are so kind and helpful if you have any questions they respond quickly .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin B.

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

Lake House Paradise

Absolutely stunning lake property. Jackie was so kind and accommodating. The check in and out process was incredibly easy, and the property was in close range to the University of Florida. My family and I would love the opportunity to rent this property for vacation when we will be in town longer. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Perfect for what we need

This was our 3 year staying and everytime gets better. The outdoor area is awesome!! Thanks!! see ya next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol w.

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

Vacation life

We absolutely love this beautiful lake property. Something for everyone! Great water play, plenty of dock space, and the home is so accommodating for our family. Great hosts that we’re readily accessible and great to work with. We definitely are frequent renters
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory s.

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

The location!

Great provider every step of the way. The location and maintenance of the lakehouse continues to be something you tell friends about.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

RENE B.

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

Relaxing

Loved the large property. Almost felt like we were on a private island surrounded by the lake and pond. The cabin provided all of the necessities needed for a perfect stay. Jackie was quick with communication! Hope to return again.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2022