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Make New Magical Memories! Enjoy Boats-Campfire-Hammocks. Fun for All Ages!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Magical evenings at the lake house
Lakeside balcony amongst the tall trees with a view of the wonderful lake.
Kayaking is a wonderful way to enjoy the lake
A picture worth a 10000 words...Lake view from dock

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10172.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Goodrich, TX
  • Place, Polk County Memorial Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Livingston State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Pedigo Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Make New Magical Memories! Enjoy Boats-Campfire-Hammocks. Fun for All Ages!

-Entire lakehouse all to yourselves...Enjoy your privacy!
-Sleeps 10 guests. Enjoy your stay on a private and serene artesian spring fed lake.
-Reserve your 2025 vacation dates. Holiday weekends are still available. You can create new magical and lasting memories at the Lake House Retreat with your family, and friends! (Dogs welcome)
-Sit around the campfire...
Roast marshmallows and enjoy sharing stories under the stars.
The hosts do not live on property, but will happily assist when contacted.
-Embrace your vacation..
Vacation in a serene setting and spend valuable times with your group.
-Fun for all ages...
We designed the lake house for Comfort, Relaxation, and Enjoyment for all ages!
The lake house is surrounded by tall trees. You will enjoy the sounds and views of the natural setting. While you sit outside you will see turtles bobbing up and down in the lake and sunning on the docks, watch the cranes and ducks flying over the lake and you most likely will hear the frogs, woodpeckers, owls and ducks communicating and keeping busy in and around the lake.

Water Activities All Year Round!
-Boats-Boats-Boats-
Kayaks, jon boat, canoe, stand up paddle boards are available at no charge for your entire stay. Ask your host for details about reserving paddle boats.

-Fishing-
Fishing is a popular past time on our private dock, just steps away from the house. We have bass, crappie, big bream and catfish in the lake.

-Swimming and Floating-
Floating on the water is a wonderful way to spend the day at the lake house. We have a private dock with a swim ladder for ease of getting in and out of the water.

-BBQ, Fun and Relaxation-
We have inside and outside games, dvd's for our guests to enjoy, pacman table for two, foosball, bean bag toss, XL checkers, and a mini putt-putt area. A charcoal grill and bbq area is available for cooking up some delicious Texas bbq . To accommodate our guests, we also have a covered picnic table and plenty of outside seating.

-Hammocks-
Hammocks are available for relaxing under the trees and enjoying your time with family and friends.

-Outside shower-
For your convenience, we have an outside shower to rinse off after a day on the lake.

-Campfire-
At night you can sit around a campfire for plenty of “s’more” fun under the stars.

Your stay includes two private full kitchen suites:
You will enjoy a 2-story lake house with a wrap-around deck and two separate suites. Both suites have their own exterior private entries. You can also use the interior stairs that connects both suites and it also has a privacy door at the top of the stairs.

-Upper suite; is a 2 bedroom and 1 bath and has a complete kitchen, two private bedrooms with queen beds, a bathroom with a shower. It has a living room futon sleeper sofa, dining table, large screen tv and dvd player. The relaxing dining balcony has a umbrella patio table and it looks over the lake.

-Lower suite; is a 1x1 studio has a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, queen bed, hammock and air bed. You can walk out the private entry and you are steps away from the lake and grills, campfire etc.

With both suites, you will have access to the entire lake house that sleeps up to 10 people.
There is plenty of areas to sit, relax and enjoy the lake in our backyard. Our private docks are for relaxing, getting in the water, fishing and boating. We also have an outside shower to accommodate you and your pups after a day on the lake. The lake house has a fence on both sides of the property, going from the front and back for additional privacy.

-Parking:
Our driveway inside the fence will accommodate up to 3 vehicles. (depending on size.) Outside the fence, you can park up to 4 vehicles off the street, on both sides of the driveway.

-Cleaning
We CLEAN AND SANITIZE interior surfaces.

Location-
We are approx. 20-30 min. from Lake Livingston, wineries, antique stores, Naskila Casino, hiking trails, the Big Thicket, restaurants, shopping. Hosts will happily assist you with finding other destinations.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Life vests are needed for children near the water
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We do not allow cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only, incl. e-cigs or vapor

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please dispose of trash in big garbage bins in front of driveway. Remember any trash left outside, the critters will get into and it could be harmful to their health.
Please lower all boat canopies and table umbrellas. Please put all boats back on rack and lock the paddle boats.
Don’t forget to be courteous to the next guests and clean the outside grills. Cleaning spray located at grill.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud noise or music after 10pm. Our lake is very quiet and high volume noise will echo throughout the lake community.
You agree to accepting responsibility for the safe use water vessels. We are not responsible for any accidents caused by the use of water vessels.
No parties or day guests allowed. All guests must be accounted for at time of booking. (10 guests max)

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
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Goodrich

Located in Goodrich, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Polk County Memorial Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Livingston State Park and Trinity River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Goodrich, TX

What's nearby

  • Polk County Memorial Museum - 19 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Lake Livingston State Park - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Pedigo Park - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
  • TDCJ Polunsky Unit - 26 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Naskila Gaming - 39 min drive - 58.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hughes Catfish Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hughes Catfish Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bootleg Pizza - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The She Shack - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make New Magical Memories! Enjoy Boats-Campfire-Hammocks. Fun for All Ages! 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 Make New Magical Memories! Enjoy Boats-Campfire-Hammocks. Fun for All Ages!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Make New Magical Memories! Enjoy Boats-Campfire-Hammocks. Fun for All Ages!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make New Magical Memories! Enjoy Boats-Campfire-Hammocks. Fun for All Ages!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Make New Magical Memories! Enjoy Boats-Campfire-Hammocks. Fun for All Ages! located?

This family-friendly Goodrich holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Trinity River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Livingston and Lake Livingston State Park. Pedigo Park and Polk County Memorial Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. We had all we needed to enjoy a weekend of peace and tranquility. Enough room for 6 people and our dogs. We all enjoyed the weekend relaxing outside by the water or on the water. Would definitely be happy to come back, I’ve already had several friends ask for the info to this property since being back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great labor day weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey A.

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

A great family trip

We took our kids here for a week long summer vacation. This stay was amazing. Our kids loved the paddle boards and my husband and I had a great time fishing. We would come back! Bonus: The hosts are incredible. I’ve never had such quick response time from hosts and we stay at quite a few rental homes every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

Very Relaxing

Loved the place. Had a great outdoor set up we used as often as we could when it wasn’t raining. Spent one whole day out on the dock taking in the peacefulness. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Relaxing, pretty, and quiet place to stay

Came for a funeral and didn’t have much time for play but this house had it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

e o.

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

A absolutely amazing little retreat

This lake house had everything we needed. It was my husband and I, our 4 kids plus 2 friends for the kids. This lake house had it all. It didn't matter if it was raining outside the house had everything we could have ever wanted. The lake was so peaceful I was able to not worry about the older kids taking kayaks out. It's a dream vacation if you want to just get away from the city. I loved every second, I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great place to relax!

My Grandnephew and I spent the day fishing on the Trinity River and the afternoons and evens relaxing at the dock with fishing lines in the water. The listing is a good description of what you will experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is something magical about this place. The lake is beautiful and serene. All the water toys really make it worth it. Everybody had something to be in the water. So fun. In the evening, games abound the dining table. It's my favorite family place and the folks that host it... fabulous! They are quick to answer questions and never make you feel like your annoying. They were fabulous. This was my second time here. Almost want to play it down so it will available (ha), but want others to experience it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

We had a great time!

It was a great place to enjoy time together as a family. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Great hidden getaway

My wife and absolutely loved this location. This was one of the best places we’ve vacationed at and I would go back in a second. The house is wonderful and right up against the lake. It’s well covered by trees and has everything you need to enjoy a quick getaway. The hosts were wonderful and very responsive. This is a great place and I look forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Awesome! Lot of fun fishing swimming and having fun with family. Perfect!

Thanks for everything 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Great property

Everything we expected and more. All was great and relaxing. Plenty of stuff to keep the kids entertained and the views were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie G.

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

Cozy lakehouse getaway

Very nice property! We enjoyed our time on the lake fishing, swimming, and taking advantage of all the boats available to rent. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Minerva P.

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

Woodsie, Comfy and private.

Totally enjoyed the stay, grand kids and children felt at ease to fish, bbq, run around and play. Everything you needed was there. Lighting was awesome !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great cabin and location

My friend and I needed a base camp for a fishing trip on the Trinity River and a nice place to cook a nice dinner and relax at the end of the day. We were within 10 to 30 minutes of all the boat launches where we meet our guides, and came back to a well equipped kitchen and charcoal grill to prepare a nice fresh fish dinner. We’d sit on the dock dunking worms to end each evening. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy m., Weatherford

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

Fun times

We had a amazing time fishing and swimming. Had everything we needed. Thanks for having us
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah a.

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

Birthday getaway

The property was great. They have available if boats for the lake which made the trip fun and active. We all had a great time enjoying the outdoors and campfires. We would recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Perfect family getaway

Quiet neighborhood and backyard lake access made this a great getaway for the whole family. A lot of small touches that gave us plenty to do during a rainy day, and access to kayaks and a paddleboat for the rest of the time. It's a great lake with beautiful scenery, a great house with lots to do, and a definite "let's go again" from everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Charming Lake house for wonderful lake experience!

Beautiful home and lake view, amazing layout and everything needed for a wonderful lake experience. Rich and Carol are fabulous hosts and we highly recommend this property. We hope to come back in the summer. 😊❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

10/10

We had the best time at this home. Not to mention the host was very helpful and communicative from the time we booked until the min we left. We loved the upstairs downstairs set up. Plenty of pillows and blankets for extra comfort. This host left no stone unturned. Best rental we have ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa E.

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

Amazing

The VrBo was so relaxing! We all enjoyed it including our dog. There were activities for everyone to do of all ages! The only thing was that there was bugs in the restrooms but again may come with the area and wasn’t horrible overall would recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

It was lots of stairs twist and turns . We didn’t understand the water drippings in our bed when the upstairs was being used but overall great stay. Loved the scenery from the peddle boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Just what we needed

The owners were beyond accommodating!!! They were super quick to respond to questions and gave helpful and fun tips. We rented the boats/kayaks and had so much fun!!! The area outside is perfect for everyone, they have so many different areas to hang out❤️. The beds were so comfy, I was super worried because I forgot my pillow at home, but there’s were great. We are looking forward to our next visit💕
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starr A., League City

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

Wonderful Father's Day Weekend Getaway

Our small family and pups loved The Lake House Retreat (we rented both suites). The house is well-stocked and the beds were so comfortable. It rained for part of our stay, but we enjoyed as much time as we could on the lake. We especially enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. The property has many included amenities like fishing poles, grills, a fire pit, multiple hammocks and outdoor seating options. The owners were very responsive and answered my many questions. We really enjoyed our time on this peaceful lake and are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Wonderful family time in a peaceful location

My family enjoyed four nights at this home in mid-March and enjoyed every moment. The owners are wonderful, extremely thoughtful and go the extra mile for their guests to feel comfortable and welcome. Our family enjoyed HOURS on the lake in all the boats available. The lake is very small, quiet and peaceful. My husband and kids also spent so much time fishing and were very successful. I loved spending time reading in the lounge chairs on the dock. There is so much to do in the house and opportunities to have fun together. The beds in the house are super comfortable, I wish I could have brought the downstairs bed home with me!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Carol Spreeman

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Richard and Carol want to share what our family and friends have been able to enjoy over many years. We have had so much pleasure on the lake; swimming, boating, fishing and floating on our rafts. We are all about making a difference for others and this lake house definitely has an impact on recognizing life's little treasures; and enjoying time with our loved ones and our friends.

Why they chose this property

We have used all the space we have at the lake house for our guests to be able to enjoy, relax and have fun!
There is non-gas boats that guests can reserve; kayaks, a pedal boat for 4 and a jon boat, canoe and paddle boards. (Ask host for details.)
The Lake House Retreat provides a memorable get away, with many opportunities for adventure, enjoying nature, staying at a serene lakefront home and embracing the company of your friends and family.

What makes this property unique

You will have access to the entire house. The Lake House Retreat is an upstairs and downstairs house with interior stairs. The upstairs and downstairs suites has private entries and the stairs access door can be locked for extra privacy. Both suites have their own full kitchen and bathroom, the suites are lined with windows that look out on the lake. The fully equipped suites are tastefully decorated and designed for total relaxation.
Our guests enjoy the quiet lake atmosphere and the experience of staying at our little slice of paradise.
There is something to do for everybody; lay underneath the trees on the hammocks, get out on the water with a variety of boats that we provide for your use, a private dock, fishing, swimming and floating on a raft in the lake is enjoyed by many of all ages, there is plenty of photo opportunities of nature and the beautiful sunsets and you can sit around the camp fire, roast marshmallows and look up at the stars in the evenings.
The surrounding area nearby us offers a variety of opportunities; a casino, winery, the Big Thicket, Livingston State Park, a nice selection of restaurants, antique shopping and horse riding. We are happy to provide information to you on activities and places to go in the area.
*We have CLEAN AND SANITIZED all surfaces our home. We take recommended precautions to help keep our guests safe!

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