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

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • 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 transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Lakehouse With Private Fishing Pond on Cowpen Lake

About the neighborhood

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FL, Hawthorne

What's nearby

  • Putnam Lakes Preserve - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Clear Lake - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lake Galilee - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Lucy - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Santa Fe Lake - 14 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sohbetmynet.bz - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Debbies - ‬11 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Putnam Lakes Preserve, Clear Lake, and Lake Galilee. Ladys-Slipper Lake and Lake Lucy are also within 9 mi (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. 127 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place , hopefully be back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely love to come back again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time on this lake view property. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

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

3rd Annual Lake trip

We always love our stay here on the lake. Lots of good fishing, swimming and relaxing. Perfect for all ages from our toddler to our elderly parents. Never a single complaint
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeff K.

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

great place!

Very nice quite property. We will defiantly put this one in our favorite's list.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stacy P., Hiram, GA

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

Great place to stay

We stayed here for a family event. Great place to stay with a group or alone. Spacious inside & the kitchen had all the equipment needed to cook or grill outside. Has a nice screened in patio, pavilion and easy accessible dock. We chose to rent the pontoon boat which we enjoyed. Fishing and bird life in abundance We will stay again. Just to remember this is located on a lake so you might want to bring mosquito spray.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

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

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