Title: Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Beautiful Lake House on Cowpen Lake w/Private Fishing Pond Boat Rental Available Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42440000/42437900/42437865/39e3f7e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42440000/42437900/42437865/76e274da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42440000/42437900/42437865/b3ee773e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42440000/42437900/42437865/9995eb48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42440000/42437900/42437865/beb6f593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38394900/38394823/3cae2fd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private lakefront home w/ large dock, pets welcome, Wi-Fi, kayaks, boat rental. 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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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.59236%2C-82.00028&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GgynfwDtQuKK79ar8gT_vmWgdwk=) 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 Regional Airport (GNV) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Little Debbies - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tootsie's Tacos & Burgers - ‬4 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? > 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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