Dallas Moms Blog has partnered with Long Cove at Cedar Creek Lake for this sponsored post. All opinions are 100% our own!
My husband and I are blessed. Really blessed. We’ve come to realize that we’re in a small minority group that lives close to not just one set of grandparents, but two. My husband and I met in high school, and although moved away from home for college, both came back to Richardson after graduation and got married. There is some separation…both set of our parents live closer to the Garland side of town while we can legally claim Dallas status with Richardson schools. We live the phrase “it takes a village” and our kids will be fortunate to grow up knowing what it’s like to always be surrounded by family.
There is just one small problem with being so close to both sides of our families…finding unique ways to spend time with them separately. We try to find different ways of spending time with both his family and mine and like most families, we still “split” the holidays. But it can be a little awkward knowing the other side of the family is celebrating Thanksgiving/Christmas/Easter just a half mile away.
My hubby and I have frequently thought about ways to make these situations less “odd”, and over the years have had many joint-family get togethers during the holidays; however, as our extended family tree continues to grow in different directions, combining two families in one home will become extremely difficult. (My parents and in-laws still both live in the homes we grew up in — under 1900 square feet each with dining room tables maxed out at 8 seats).
How awesome would it be to have a destination where we could all go to celebrate birthdays or the holidays without feeling cramped? Or even better a destination where we could invite one side or the other for a special time away and still have plenty for everyone to do no matter what the ages — a place we could ALL vacation? We can only hope that a home in Long Cove on Cedar Creek Lake will be in our future!
Where is Long Cove?
One hour southeast of Downtown Dallas (or an hour and a half from the Frisco, McKinney, & Allen areas), you’ll find Texas’s fourth largest lake near the cities of Mabank and Gun Barrel City. Cedar Creek Lake is home to over 320 miles of shoreline, and Long Cove sits on 1,200 acres (or 6.5 miles) of that shoreline.
Even if your family doesn’t live within the Dallas metroplex, Long Cove is just a short drive away for those who might have to travel — less than 2 hours from Waco, 3.5 hours from Houston, and 1 hour from Tyler.
What Does Long Cove Offer?
Long Cove strives to make their privately-owned community a desirable location for families looking for a home-away-from-home that needs to entertain those of all ages. Long Cove provides everything for a multi-generational family with special homesites for waterside cottages and lakefront homes which can all be built-to-suit, accommodating the unique needs of each resident. But the best part, they also offer family compounds for those who are looking for a way to be closer together!
The community offers a wide-range of features and amenities that will keep every age level entertained for the day or extended weekends (or weeks!) If you’re a lounger, you can take advantage of the “front-porch” lifestyle and guaranteed pristine views of Cedar Creek Lake from each property.
Each property owner and their guests have access to The Lake Club — heart of Long Cove, boasting sparkling swimming pools, sandy beach areas, a 125- foot waterslide, fitness facility, game room, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and club room. The club room features spacious gathering areas, a fireplace, large screen television and beautiful lake views overlooking the pool deck. Every Saturday, you can even enjoy a pre-planned Signature “Porching Hour” with a “Long Cove Iced Tea” in hand as you mingle with neighbors at The Lake Club over casual cocktails and small bites.
If you’re into recreation, Long Cove property owners can take advantage of a state of the art fitness room, access to the tiered pool, hot tub, and 125′ water slide, and over 500 acres of hiking trails! There’s even access to regulation-sized tennis courts, basketball courts & football fields for playing pick-up games
Other Features and Amenities for property owners include (meaning no “club” to join):
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Access to the Family Game Room with big screen TV’s, pool table and table tennis (all visible to the pool)
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Use of the Outdoor Kitchen for BBQ’s
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And of course, Long Cove’s PRIVATE, personal beach
Activities to take advantage of on-site for property owners include:
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Long Cove’s Toy Barn where families can check out everything from sports equipment to bicycles to fishing poles
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A Golf “Proving Grounds” Practice and Short Course that appeals to serious golfers, but also for those who are just learning with “barefoot golf” (and with just a short course, you’re guaranteed that no family members will disappear for the day!)
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A fishing and canoeing pond
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A lakeview Amphitheater for special live performances and activities like movies under the stars, but also just for an impromptu picnic
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A community dock, which adjusts to lake levels
Whether you would want to take advantage of an active lifestyle or spend your time lounging, Long Cove has something for everyone!
If you’d like to know more information about Long Cove’s luxury waterside cottages or lakefront homesites that are now available, contact Josh Ellis at 214-220-9992 or [email protected]. You can also visit their website or find us on Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter. Then make sure to stay connected to Dallas Moms Blog during the next few weeks as we share more photographs and information about our personal experiences at Long Cove!
Disclaimer: Dallas Moms Blog has partnered with Long Cove at CedarCreek Lake for a contributor get-together, and we’re excited to share this sponsored information with our readers. All opinions are 100% our own!
