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Stay. Play. Relax. Your perfect lake escape!

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Welcome to our little slice of Heaven!
Starting the night out right!
View from the dock
Welcome to our home!
Front porch.  Come on in!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mabank, TX
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Purtis Creek State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay. Play. Relax. Your perfect lake escape!

Our spacious home is waterfront with fabulous views of the lake! Located in a gated community, it is comfortable and inviting..The large family room downstairs is perfect for cozy gatherings and movie nights with comfortable seating and amazing views of the lake. Our large screen TV is set up with Roku for streaming. There is a formal living area just off the kitchen where you can relax, read a book, or enjoy visiting with friends and family.
Readers will enjoy the cozy and comfortable reading nooks. The 2nd floor master bedroom has a king bed and beautiful en suite bath. The soaking tub is heavenly! Connected to the master suite is an outside covered veranda overlooking the lake with two rocking chairs for your enjoyment. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths downstairs, both with queen beds. Extra care has been taken with the linens to maximize your comfort. The 4th bedroom has a a quad bunk bed system with pull out trundle bed and a fold out Futon. It is also equipped with a foosball table. The open deck is great for entertaining with chairs, tables, a bistro bar and a large charcoal grill. A fire pit on the lake side is a great place to hang out and roast marshmallows, play guitars and tell ghost stories! Our boathouse with upstairs party deck has been completely remodeled including composit decking.
We have 2 kayaks that you are welcome to use for fun on the water.
There is a community boat ramp nearby and also a playground area for the kids.
Come for the great fishing, water sports, fun in the sun, or just to get away from it all. We look forward to your visit!

Property manager

Kathy Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$50.00 pet fee per pet. 2 pets max!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
Do not change any TV/speaker connections! A fee of up to 120.00 will be charged if we have to have an A/V company come and restore original settings!
No smoking allowed inside!
No life jackets provided. You must bring your own properly fitted life preservers for each of your party that might need them.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Mabank

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Carolynn Estates, a neighbourhood in Mabank. Henderson County Historical Museum and Henderson County Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. Athens Bowling Center and Athens Praise & Worship Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mabank, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tom Finley Park - 23 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 27 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 29 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir - 45 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Hut Restaurants - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay. Play. Relax. Your perfect lake escape! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stay. Play. Relax. Your perfect lake escape! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay. Play. Relax. Your perfect lake escape! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay. Play. Relax. Your perfect lake escape! located?

Located in Carolynn Estates, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 16 miles (25 km) of Tom Finley Park and Tara Vineyards and Winery. Purtis Creek State Park and Whatz-Up Family Fun Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Great Family Vacation

This was a very clean and accommodating house! We had a great time with a toddler and our teenagers. We kayaked, jumped from the dock, enjoyed the view, and sat by the bonfire at night. There was so much room for everyone, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook & grill, and they even provided plenty of beach towels. The view was amazing and the master room/bathroom was relaxing. We can’t wait to go back again and the host was very sweet and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nijo M.

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

Very Nice House

Beautiful Lake House. Well maintained house with spacious bedroom and clean bathrooms. The great view of the lake from the kitchen in the morning is outstanding. The owner is very prompt on responding. The patios are super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

One of the best stance VRBO

If you are looking for an AMAZING host plus a beautiful house and an another world lake front house. This is the best reservation. I love the explanation from Kathy as a Host. Was Amazing customer service and threat us like a family coming to her house. Definitely recommended 200%!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jana s.

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

Women’s retreat weekend

The outdoor area was great and the large sitting room was too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the beautiful views of the lake and very close to the golf course!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donny C.

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

Wonderful location

Beautiful house with lots of amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Beautiful Lake front Sunsets

Wonderful location on the shore of Cedar Creek Lake. Awesome Deck/Boatdock perfect for relaxing and viewing some beautiful sunsets. Miss Kathy was an awesome host. Very clean. Comfy beds and enough room for the whole family. Very quiet neighborhood. Saw lots of deer browsing in seceral yards. Great spot. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Carolyn Estates

very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Family Lake Trip

We had an amazing time! Loved the house and the lake access. Definitely planning on coning back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Book it now!

We absolutely loved staying here! The property manager was fantastic and the home was lovely! Having tones of places to hang out was great for our crew who loves to do crafts and take naps! Having lots of towels available was an awesome added bonus! 10/10 would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Family

We had a great time. We loved jumping off the dock and just swimming in the water. We fished at night. The house was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome P.

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

Phillips/Lee Family

Had a great time! Will be going back to this property next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

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

Crazy but Wonderful Vacation

Loved this property! We had some absolutely crazy weather the entire 7 days we stayed here. From tons of rain to storms to hail (3 times on 3 different days) to strong winds and lightning so needless to say, we spent a lot of time indoors. Kathy was amazing, always checking on us and informing us of damaging weather coming in and tending to our needs if we had any. She really took care of us. The dock was amazing for those times we couldn't get on the water. Swimming, fishing, laying and jumping off the top deck was a big part of our stay due to the weather so having that nice dock was a game changer here. The house was spacious enough for 12 of us which was great. I made some easy suggestions to the house manager Kathy on a few possible additions/improvements that would make this house even more perfect for a large group as we ran into a few snags being inside a lot more than usual but of course Ms. Kathy appreciates feedback and invites suggestions from her guests to make each and every stay as wonderful as possible. Great memories were made! We will be back next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Wonderful relaxing home

A group of us went out for a relaxing weekend and this place was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie c.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful, clean and welcoming! Exactly what we were hoping for our stay. House is clean, well organized, comfortable furniture with lots of neat features. Awesome backyard and dock. We caught lots of fish and enjoyed just hanging out watching the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Large house on lake

Great house for extended family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

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

An Experience

Myself along with my guests had an Awesome experience visiting this property. We were amazed by the decor and home designs. Everything was available for our use. The owners did such an extraordinary job with this property. We cant raved enough about our stay. We wish more properties were on this level. Thank you so much for allowing us to share your daily experience. Btw, Kathy was a great Host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Relaxing getaway

The owner is top notch. Great house for entertaining. Had a relaxing stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

excellent

Beautiful place to stay with great host. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda s.

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

Perfect Family getaway

This home was clean and comfortable for our family vacation. The only issue we had was quickly taken care of by the kind property mgr who is quick to respond to any questions! We don't usually take our dogs on vacation, but the fenced in back yard made it easy for us! The Master suite was especially wonderful with comfy King bed and lovely en suite bathroom. The house is on a great part of the lake and with stairway for easy in/out of the water, and upper deck for stargazing. Our kids enjoyed the gameroom/bunk room and also the tv room with a really comfy sofa that was large enough for our whole family watch a movie together. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Fun weekend!!

Great weekend getaway… property manager was great!! Fun time 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Great!

Cute property. Thanks, Kathy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Weston G.

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

Good Overall!

We enjoyed this place overall! The host could improve by providing shower soaps (there was none) and by providing some basic tupperware and/or Seran Wrap / Foil in the kitchen. We also had a little problem getting the fridge to cool everything down. There is an ice maker in the kitchen that was super helpful so we really thought that was a good addition. Clean house overall and spacious. The dock is nice and the yard provides areas for activities also!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Wedding weekend

I rented this property for family and guests to my wedding on Saturday, May 20th. Everything went great. Check-in through Check-out was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Johnson

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We made a lot of great memories here at
Cedar Creek Lake as kids and built our home to continue this wonderful legacy. Now our children and grandchildren are making memories here that will last a lifetime. We invite you to share in the magic!!!!

Why they chose this property

So many fun things to do on the lake! Our home is water front and gives you access to it all! Come to fish, swim, jet ski . float in the lake, hang out by the fire pit, or jut relax and get away from it all! We know you will LOVE it here!!!!!!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests