Texas Sized, Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!

Family-friendly lodge with water park and Hot tub

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Rear of Barndo has fire pit, gas bbq, hot tub, rockers, and accent lighting.
Exterior
Back patio leading to large fire pit area!  That VIEW!
Relax and enjoy the panoramic view and local eagle flights.
Soaking in a 6 person hot tub while taking in this view!  How great is that!!!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$882
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Toledo Bend Reservoir
  • Place, Harborlight Marina and Resort
  • Place, Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Built in double bunk beds.

4 Single Beds

Double bed

1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
The current price is NZ$882
avg per night

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About the area

Milam

Located in Milam, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabine National Forest and Toledo Bend Reservoir, while Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum and Mission Dolores are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Toledo Bend Reservoir - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Harborlight Marina and Resort - 22 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum - 26 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center - 27 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Cypress Bend Park - 48 min drive - 54.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Frontier RV Park and Marina - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Galley - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Brandon's On The Bend - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬44 min drive

About this property

Texas Sized, Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!

Our SPACIOUS Barndominium is a gorgeous 3,800 sq. ft. Lake House, built in 2017 and located on 3 acres overlooking Toledo Bend Reservoir. Our Barndo sleeps 16 in beds and has additional space for air mattresses or sleeping bags (not provided). We also have a full size crib and a high chair for guests traveling with a baby. It is perfect for gathering friends and family in one place for holidays, fishing, reunions, etc. Nightly rate applies to 16 guests. Additional fee applies for more than 16 guests. Please reach out to owner if you are expecting more than 16 total guests.

We are dog friendly! A pet fee of $75 covers up to 2 dogs. Make sure to select “pet” at checkout and send me the weight/species of the pet(s). We appreciate honesty with respect to our pet policy and prefer not to depend on our exterior surveillance system.

We have a double deep, double wide carport with electricity for parking and charging your boat. While there is no direct access to the water from the Barndo, we are very conveniently located between three boat ramps, only ~1 mile in either direction from our property (Newell’s, Captains Fishing Place, and Holly Park Marina). Holly Park Marina allows free shore fishing and swimming from their boat launch area, 1 mile from our property. If you want to fish from their pier, you can go inside to register. It’s $5.00 a car load. You will pass Holly Park just before the Patroon Creek Bridge on your way to our property. They also have a grill that is open from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm daily.

The Barndominium features:
* 5 beautiful bedrooms (1 King Bed, 4 Queen Beds). It also features 4 Built in Twin Bunk Beds (each with its own adjustable sconce lighting and power source for charging phones, tablets, etc.), a full size futon sleeper, rollaway bed, and a baby crib. There is plenty of space on our 2nd and 3rd floor lofts for air mattresses and/or sleeping bags.

* 3 Full Bathrooms (2 downstairs, 1 upstairs)

* Great Room features a 65” flatscreen TV and fantastic views of the water.

* FREE WiFi

* Fully equipped kitchen has stainless appliances, beautiful quartz counter-tops with huge island and 2 full size ovens which makes baking for large family gatherings a breeze. Kitchen features a pots and pans, dishes and silverware, blender, Keurig coffee maker, and more.

Nearby Activities:
* Fishing
* Swimming
* 3 Boat Launches within 1 mile
* Hiking
* Antiquing
* Bird Watching

Attractions:
- Red Hills Lake Recreation Area (7 mi.) Swimming and Fishing (Seasonal). https://www.toledo-bend.com/national-forest/redhills/
- Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum (15 mi.)
- Toledo Bend Family Adventure Park (30 mi.) – It has a Lazy River, three swimming pools, splashpad for kids, adult and kids waterslides, minigolf, kangaroo jumper, playground, gift shop, café and more. (Seasonal)
- Cypress Bend Golf Resort and Marina – (28 mi.) Extremely nice golf resort on the lake with a great restuarant. Kids can also swim on the sand beaches at the marina. - Historic Natchitoches District - (63 mi.). Experience great dining and shopping along the Cane River on Main Street! A guest favorite day trip!!!
- Dark Woods Adventure Park - (60 mi.)
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame – (62 mi.) See all the athletes that made it into the hall of fame.
- Gator Country LA Alligator Park - (65 mi.)

Located directly on the famous “Chicken Coop”, a stretch of the Sabine River bed that touches the west side of the lake and stays close to shore for nearly 2 miles. This prime fishing area is well known to locals as The Chicken Coop. This crappie hole was named such because of several large commercial chicken houses that once lined the top of the ridge near the river bank. This deep stretch of the river is has developed a reputation over the years of producing almost unbelievable numbers of crappie for approximately six to eight weeks during the winter, depending on weather conditions.

Largest Man-Made Lake in the South!
Toledo Bend is a recreational treasure of the south, known as the largest human-made lake in the southern United States. The lake is known as one of America’s five best bass fishing spots with 14-pound bass records.

Sabine National Forest!
Sabine National Forest claims 160,656 acres along the lake’s western shore. The park features many family-friendly camping locations.

The park’s list of activities is endless, including boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With appropriate supervision
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Events

No events allowed
Owner approval required in Advance of booking.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Contact me with questions. $75 Pet fee will apply.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside. Please pick up butts

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All trash must be bagged and brought to the dumpster near the driveway before checking out.
Exceeding the max. of 16 on the property at any time (without owner consent) will result in additional charges. Please advise us of visitors.
3 night minimum on holiday weekends

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Owner approval required in Advance of booking.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Texas Sized, Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Texas Sized, Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Texas Sized, Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake! located?

This family-friendly Milam lodge is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Sabine National Forest and Toledo Bend Reservoir. Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum and Harborlight Marina and Resort are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

Texas Sized, Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brought my sales team for the weekend. Everything was perfect for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was always in contact with me. Amenities were amazing, shampoo, coffee and several small things were included, helped so much for things we might have forgot to pack. Plenty of room for several families. Beautiful house, and beautiful views. And, hottub was so nice for when the kids went to sleep. I have zero complaints, and will absolutely be returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great weekend with friends and family to celebrate my daughter’s 1st birthday. Owner was super accommodating. Would rebook 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the lake with a variety of things to do for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, everyone could visit across the house but also had their own space in the evenings to relax away from everyone. Kids loved the bunks. Fenced in yard was amazing. Neighborhood was very quiet. View was great. Communication with the owner was great, never felt like I was bothering them. Top notch family/pet friendly place if water access isn't a necessity.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie G.

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

Beautiful home & place, quiet & relaxing

It was a great place to stay. We just had a few issues: one couldn’t be avoided as large upstairs fan broke the week before and couldn’t keep it cooled enough. Previous renters left food, candy wrappers under bunk bed mattresses and ants were all over. Otherwise, we enjoyed the home and yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great stay

Nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia F.

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

Very roomy for Family

Lots of space set up for a great family get together. Great communication with the host. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent weekend getaway

Our stay was great 14 adults never felt crowded great outside space
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Great place for a group of friends.

We had a wonderful time. 13 adults enjoying an annual vacation together. The house was spacious and comfortable with wonderful views. Very peaceful. Kitchen was big and well stocked. Communication with host was perfect and very responsive. Our only suggestion is better quality bedding. The beds, pillows and bedding had seen a lot of use and did not match the overall high quality of this lovely home and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Beautiful Property

We struggle to find places big enough for our yearly family vacation and this place was perfect! So much space for everyone and comfortable rooms/living spaces. The view of the lake is relaxing and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Family Fun

Great property with plenty of room for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Great stay and awesome location.

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Bardomenium over Memorial Day weekend! With 14 of us under one roof, we never once felt cramped—there’s so much room in the house that everyone had space to relax and enjoy. The kitchen was a standout—extremely well-stocked with everything we needed to cook meals for our big group (pots, pans, utensils—you name it, it was there!).The hot tub was a total hit and became the go-to spot for winding down each night. The views from the property were beautiful, adding to the peaceful and scenic vibe of the whole trip. And to top it off, communication with the owners was fast, clear, and super helpful from start to finish.Our family had the best time and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Great place and wonderful owners

It's rare you go to a place that's outshines the pictures but this property is one of those. The owners were very attentive and made everything very easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

Family fun

We took a multigenerational family vacation. There was something for everyone at this spot. The teenager who thought it would be boring had a great time. The octogenarians had fun. The place is well appointed with things to do inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikaliste S.

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

Excellent Spot!

Great place for a larger group. If you have dogs, this location is made for dog people…and their dogs. Everyone enjoyed and had fun. Easy to locate and quick communication. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Neat place and great views!

We all loved the barndominium, the open concept space was perfect for a family gathering and the safety of the fenced in yard was ideal for the pups. A+!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H.

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

Girl’s Getaway

We highly recommend this very unique Barndominium. The house is very spacious, very clean, and well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Beds were extremely comfortable. The view is fantastic!!! Excellent communication from the owner - very clear and easy check in and check out information. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

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

Great house

The house is exactly what you see in the photos. Very nice for a large group. The firepit and pool table were great for the teens. The only drawback was no access to the lake but the house and hot tub made up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan T.

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

Great weekend stay!

We had a great time this weekend. The place was clean and plenty space for us. We cooked crawfish, used the grill, and went fishing on the weekend. There was plenty room for our group of 10. Beautiful view of the lake and quick access to a boat launch. The hosts were excellent communicators, checking in before during and after our trip. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quineecia J.

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

Beautiful home and view

The property was beautiful. Awesome view!!! We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and spacious. I definitely appreciate our host being available when needed and quickly responded. I would recommend if you are looking for a nice quiet getaway for your family with an awesome view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Memorial Day Weekend 2023

Our family really enjoyed this property! Plenty of beds and 3 bathrooms. Great layout, spacious and clean. Pool table was a hit with the older kids. We spent lots of time in the backyard and enjoyed the fire pit and the view of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W., Dallas. Texas

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

Perfect home for large or small group

We spent the second half of spring break at the bardo. It was the perfect get away. Spacious and very clean. Beautiful views! Everything we needed and more. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kaylon b.

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

Relaxing Beauty

We had an amazing stay! Place was so relaxing and beautiful. Couldn’t ask for anything better! The area was nice and quiet. We had a large crew and all had more than enough space for everyone. Very clean! Kid friendly! Host are amazing and reply to any of you questions within a short amount of time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Memorable 82nd Birthday Celebration

The home and view is nothing short of amazing. We rented to celebrate my mom’s 82nd birthday and it was perfect. There was plenty to do for the adults and kids alike. Unfortunately there was a burn ban in effect during our stay so we didn’t get the opportunity to use the fire pit, but still enjoyed just sitting there taking in the view. Missy, the host was very responsive, informative and a pleasure to in which to interact.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024