Fall at the Lake! Book now for your preferred dates.. friends, family, pups!

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a small pond.
A sunroom with large windows, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.
A spacious living area with a dining table, black chairs, a sofa, and a large window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white and green cabinets, a marble countertop, and a wooden door.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cedar Creek Reservoir

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Malakoff, TX
  • Place, Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Athens
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Richland Chambers Reservoir
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Malakoff

Located in Malakoff, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Athens Bowling Center and Athens Scuba Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit East Texas Arboretum and Henderson County Performing Arts Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Malakoff, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Athens - 27 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 33 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir - 34 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Navarro College - 51 min drive - 60.3 km

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Whistletop Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hernandez Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall at the Lake! Book now for your preferred dates.. friends, family, pups! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fall at the Lake! Book now for your preferred dates.. friends, family, pups!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fall at the Lake! Book now for your preferred dates.. friends, family, pups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall at the Lake! Book now for your preferred dates.. friends, family, pups!?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Fall at the Lake! Book now for your preferred dates.. friends, family, pups! located?

This family-friendly Malakoff holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 12 mi (20 km) of Athens Bowling Center and East Texas Arboretum. Trinity River and Creslenn Ranch Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and comfy accommodations. If we are ever back in this area we will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute! Love the place! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had the most wonderful time. The house was beautiful, literally right on the lake, and had all the amenities and household belongings we needed. Susan was beyond sweet, always gracious and put up with my son's suprise guests that showed up. We were beyond satisfied and well taken care if. Definitely in my top 5 vacations ever. Love, love, love this lady and the experience she provided for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older house but reminded me of my parents home, and made me feel so comfortable. We loved all the space in the house for our family & our pup. This area was so quiet and peaceful. We so enjoyed the wildlife, and the beautiful trees in the yard that supplied ample shade for some very hot days. ;) it was a very friendly neighborhood too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Thank you for your review. Look forward to hosting family and pup again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice place and nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’m a repeat customer. Highly recommend. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet, beautiful lake view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars on everything. This will be my go to in makakoff Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean,nice, quiet and comfortable! A very nice set up for my grandbabies and my daughters! The host is the best!! I really enjoyed the house
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2026
Veronica, we so enjoyed hosting you, your daughter and grandchildren! Hope you will come again. We really enjoy our guests with kiddos! Mallard Mist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our time at this beautiful property. It was peaceful and relaxing. The property owner was kind and considerate of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away

The place was cozy and comfortable, and the scenery around the lake was beautiful. It was a great place to take in the solar eclipse!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the lake! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute trip

Had a great time. Excellent hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thanks for review Lisa. Hope to host your family again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The lake view was nice, and the host were very friendly. The home is a little dated but was fine for our purpose. Plenty of space for hanging out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little lake house

Cute house. Enjoyed our stay. The house was well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property!

Had so much fun, the hosts are great and so friendly. House is cute and has everything you need. We had a relaxing time fishing and tanning. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good budget option for a weekend on the lake. Clean house and helpful hosts, although we didn't need any help!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful & quiet.

We came to this area for 3 graduation. We got to fish one morning & that was a lot of fun too. The host was so nice & the property was beautiful! We enjoyed our stay & hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

We had a great time, it was just what we were looking for. Very peaceful, very quiet and the fishing wasn't bad either.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a family trip.

Listing was very accurate. Great communication with the property manager. Perfect place for large family or even two families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Everything was as advertised. Owner was very helpful and did a great job of communicating. Will stay here again if we go back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2024
Robert, we enjoyed hosting you and family and hope to have opportunity to do so again! Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy life. I had stressful family business in Dallas (not far away) that had to be done but all my burdens seemed to melt away when I returned to Mallard's Mist. It's easy to unwind when you pull in the drive and there is a beautiful heard of deer.
The property is very nicely maintained and the deer come and dust and dawn.
I counted 15 or 16 deer.
They are so curious, they come right up to you, as long as you don't make any sudden movements.
If you do spook them they move very fast.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for familys with little kids

The property is safe and perfect for adults and littles. The walk up beach front is perfect for everyone to easily get in and out of the water. Fishing was great at night even while it was hot. Plenty of shade all in the back and great ac in the housem
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2024
Spencer we so enjoyed hosting your sweet family and especially introducing your son to lake life and nature. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and his two long time friends stayed in this wonderful house for a “guys” fishing and golf trip. They had only positive things to say about the house and its awesome patio view of the lake. They will gladly stay there again, and I’m considering a girls trip there as well. They recommend it highly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Mallard Mist.

This place was truly amazing next to the lake. The home was clean, every needed was there, towels dish cloths, dishes were well stocked as well as cookware. The children really loved it because they could swim in the lake everyday. Our host was nice and explained everything we needed to know. We decided that we would love to come back another time. I recommend this rental to anyone wanting to stay on the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
We so enjoyed having your family, grandkids and pup and hope you will return often!
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