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Toledo Bend Lakefront Cabin near the “Chicken Coop”, with Private Boat Launch
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m
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Milam, TX
- Place, Red Hills Lake16 min drive
- Place, Harborlight Marina and Resort24 min drive
- Place, Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Toledo Bend Lakefront Cabin near the “Chicken Coop”, with Private Boat Launch
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
About the area
Milam
Located in Milam, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Harborlight Marina and Resort and Cypress Bend Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Toledo Bend Reservoir and Sabine National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Milam, TX
What's nearby
- Red Hills Lake - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
- Harborlight Marina and Resort - 24 min drive - 31.4 km
- Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center - 29 min drive - 40.1 km
- Cypress Bend Golf Course - 46 min drive - 59.8 km
- Cypress Bend Park - 49 min drive - 61.2 km
Restaurants
- Lost Frontier RV Park and Marina - 26 min drive
- Shell - 46 min drive
- Fisherman's Galley - 30 min drive
- The Rusty Cow - 25 min drive
- Pendleton Plantation - 31 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Verified
7 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
sonny l.
23 March 2026
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sonny l.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff C.
16 March 2026
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Jeff C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Kristie S.
20 April 2026
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Kristie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
12 February 2026
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Brian B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Nathan S.
16 March 2026
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Nathan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa R.
29 December 2025
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Melissa R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Dan Lilyquist Jr L.
6 April 2026
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Dan Lilyquist Jr L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
13 November 2025
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Steve S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Brooke D.
2 January 2026
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Brooke D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
8 February 2026
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Rebecca W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Ashley G.
19 March 2026
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Ashley G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Judy D.
28 February 2026
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Judy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Lee Ann B.
27 April 2026
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Lee Ann B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
19 October 2025
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Sara B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sheila D.
16 December 2025
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Sheila D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
17 February 2026
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Linda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Devon G.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lance L.
15 October 2025
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Lance L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tanya C.
3 December 2025
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Tanya C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jenn M.
2 August 2025
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Jenn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
dallas p.
2 September 2025
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dallas p.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tammy R.
1 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Tammy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Justin R.
20 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Justin R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good
Clinton S.
20 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Clinton S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Bryan Shelton
Hello. We want to introduce ourselves and tell you about this place. We are Bryan and Jamie, We have been married 33 years and have always dreamed of a beautiful lake front home, which we have found in the Crappie House. We bought this lovely location from Carol and Tom Dec 2024, who were sad to leave, but we reassured them we would love this place like they did.
This is a historic property, one of the first built at Toledo Bend Reservoir. The retaining wall was built in 1968. The property was owned by the Gibson’s Discount Center, who were the first store similar to Walmart, before they took over the US, hence Gibson Point. Here is a link to the Gibson story if you are interested. https://gsriley.com/2018/10/09/the-story-of-gibsons/
Bryan, my husband has been fishing on Toledo Bend for 45 years with his family. This lake is teaming with great fish and abundant wildlife. It’s a great lake to fish, get awesome pictures, and relax. We are happy to share this place with you and hope you find it as wonderful as we do.
Bryan and Jamie Shelton
This is a historic property, one of the first built at Toledo Bend Reservoir. The retaining wall was built in 1968. The property was owned by the Gibson’s Discount Center, who were the first store similar to Walmart, before they took over the US, hence Gibson Point. Here is a link to the Gibson story if you are interested. https://gsriley.com/2018/10/09/the-story-of-gibsons/
Bryan, my husband has been fishing on Toledo Bend for 45 years with his family. This lake is teaming with great fish and abundant wildlife. It’s a great lake to fish, get awesome pictures, and relax. We are happy to share this place with you and hope you find it as wonderful as we do.
Bryan and Jamie Shelton
Why they chose this property
Crappie House offers a unique opportunity to stay in a mid-century modern cabin and to live the good life as you lounge on the balcony or dine over the water in the screened dock house. And of course, there is the world-class fishing, not to mention the large outdoor area, perfect for creating memories with your family or friends and taking family pictures.
What makes this property unique
Few properties offer the acreage, accessibility to the lake, and the amenities that Crappie House has to offer, including a semi-private boat launch, fire pit and screened dock house with sitting and dining areas. Located just north of the Pendleton Bridge, Crappie House is situated at nearly the midpoint of the lake, allowing access to both the north and south ends, close to the Louisiana border. Guests may fish off the dock house balcony or along the seawall (be aware of large boulders along the sea wall and of the slippery seawall). For swimming, there is a smooth sandbar in the cove perfect for floating and kids' swimming -- go out from the launch to the white pole. It is usually 2-4 feet deep.
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