Beautiful Waterfront Lodge on Ranch with Pool -- 45 Miles from Dallas

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One of the zebras poses in front of the Lodge, before one of two private piers.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Parking available

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

quinlan, TX

Lake Tawakoni

10 min walk

West Tawakoni City Park

26 min drive

Red Deer Park

35 min drive

Greenville, TX (GVT-Majors Field)

20 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #7

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom #8

1 Single Bunk Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sit by the fire and spend time with family with water and nature all around. Enjoy the pool and spa year round.

Pool area is heated in winter, and breathes with fresh air the rest of the year, with many windows that open and a large glass garage door that can be raised as weather allows. Two smaller (2 bed, 2 bath) cabins on the property also have access to the pool area.

The Lodge has 8 guests rooms, each with a full bath and a balcony overlooking the lake. One of the rooms is a 1,200 sq. ft. suite.

Guests love the large covered patio with barbecue grills and a fire pit, with firewood provided. There is a private boat ramp, two fishing piers, skeet shooting, horseshoes, bean bag toss and ping-pong, as well as acres of open grass and, of course, swimming.

The Ranch has 7 miles of shoreline on tranquil Lake Tawakoni. Zebras, cattle and deer graze in open pastures, and mature forests include some of the largest pecan trees in Texas.

There are beautiful wedding and event facilities near the lodge, also overlooking the lake. See the venue here: http://peninsularanch.com/themeadows/ We offer a full weekend wedding, with the Lodge on Friday and Saturday nights and wedding facilities all day Friday and Saturday. You can set up and rehearse and Friday, so you can relax and enjoy your wedding day.

We hope to see you soon!

Property manager

Stacey Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only outside the lodge in designated areas.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Quinlan

Located in Quinlan, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Audie Murphy Museum and Texan Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at McQuinney Howell Wright Park Municipal Golf Course and Stone River Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Hunt County Fairgrounds and Splash Kingdom. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

quinlan, TX

What's nearby

Lake Tawakoni - 10 min walk
Greenville Promenade - 25 min drive
Lake Tawakoni State Park - 45 min drive
Lake Ray Hubbard - 47 min drive
First Monday Trade Days - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
‪Luigi's Italian Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
‪Subway - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Waterfront Lodge on Ranch with Pool -- 45 Miles from Dallas have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful Waterfront Lodge on Ranch with Pool -- 45 Miles from Dallas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront Lodge on Ranch with Pool -- 45 Miles from Dallas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront Lodge on Ranch with Pool -- 45 Miles from Dallas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront Lodge on Ranch with Pool -- 45 Miles from Dallas located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly lodge is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Tawakoni and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Hunt County Fairgrounds. Splash Kingdom and Screech Owl Reach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Manuel J.

2 September 2024

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bell J.

14 July 2024

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

Peaceful family retreat

We loved the huge rustic ranch house! Our family reunion was easy and stress free in the beautiful surroundings. The rooms each with a bathroom was a plus and Trampas, the property manager was always available for every question. Our family is already planning for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry B.

23 July 2023

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

Relaxing and Fun Large Family Vacation

Week stay for extended family of 20 people ranging from 2 to 64. Separate rooms with bathrooms and individual A/C for all family groups was awesome. Multiple living/seating areas. We rented a pontoon boat for the week which was kept on property. Fished. Swam. Played indoor and outdoor games. Brought pool for toddlers. A few brought bikes and took daily bike rides on property. It was HOT - July trip - but the water activities helped. We brought our own fryer and had a fish fry with fish we caught - yum. Grilled burgers and hot dogs for the Fourth of July. Sat each evening and watched the sunset. Clay skeet shooting Stacey & Trampus - owners - were awesome and responded quickly to any requests or needs. Cons. This property is by water and open fields, so there are spiders and other bugs around. You could take down a spider web outside a door and it was there again the next morning. Tons of spiders under the covered parking. Suggest you unload vehicle there but park out in the open. The kitchen is not well equipped. Bring what you need. The photos show two stoves/ovens - only one. The water is well water and was fine to cook with but plan on bringing water to drink and for coffee. You cannot control how well water tastes so out of owners control. Pros: Separate bedrooms, bathrooms, A/C, lots of things to do, plenty of space. Great hosts. Tips: Bring cooking utensils/supplies, lawnchairs, floats for lake swimming area. Our families plan to return and look forward to it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

11 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Space for everyone

Beautiful rustic setting. We loved that there was a bathroom in every room, that’s a luxury. Host was attentive to our questions. If I were to give something constructive for them to work on it would be the wasp issue along the back porch area, I so wanted to hang out there in the evenings or mornings but there was just so many nests and wasps:(. We rented a boat at the nearby marina and it was just a short ride by water to pick up and drop off the kids at this houses’ north cove, the kids had a blast. Overall, we had a wonderful time creating sweet memories with family. I would definitely recommend and I would love to return someday.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrel T.

6 June 2023

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

Family Vacation

Peninsula Ranch was the perfect for our family gathering. The lodge is spacious and each bedroom has an en suite bath. Beautiful location on the lake with boating, fishing, swimming, and plenty of space for games. Excellent communication from reservations with Angela to the owner Stacey periodically checking in to make sure everything was perfect. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

4 April 2023

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

Fantastic Location and Property

Thank you again for providing such a wonderful space and allowing our group to have a successful group meeting.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEFF k.

6 August 2022

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

Great High school retreat for our football seniors and coaches

Besides the other things we mentioned we had a player coaches fish fry the first night after a day of fishing. We had everything we needed for a wonderful experience. Thank you Stacey for allowing us to stay at your property and make a memory for our players and coaches.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

5 July 2022

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

Family vacay

Excellent for our family vacation. Having a bathroom for each bedroom & the extra dining seating was perfect for our large group. Easy access to the lake & fishing piers too.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne S.

8 July 2021

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

Lakecation

The house was really nice and roomy and we really enjoyed our time there. Having a bathroom in every bedroom was especially nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

25 June 2021

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

Ally’s 5th birthday Party

We had family gather from KC, Vegas, Austin and the DFW area to celebrate Ally’s 5th birthday. Everyone had a great time as we brought our boat, went swimming and fishing. Stacy and his crew were gracious hosts and we feel blessed they share this beautiful property. You don’t see everyday Zebras , bobcats and plenty of deer in Gods beautiful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Eric W.

25 August 2020

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

Great Location

Great cabin, lots of space. Kids really enjoyed the animals on the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Renee K.

18 August 2020

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

Make cleanliness needs known.

The facility is large and can house a large family. Bathrooms were clean and bedroom linens good but living areas barely acceptable-cobwebs under furniture, all around windows with dead bugs. Kitchen deplorable and dirty with no clean useable cooking utensils, though there were clean dishes and cups. Outside spaces were covered with webs and mud dabber nests and windows filthy.. When we said something owner had outside cleaned. Owner was a really nice guy and cooked a really nice dinner for us. lots of large dogs roaming outside. I think they need help in what is expected when you rent a property. Hot tub is advertised, but there is none. I think potential here. BUT,,,

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Argyle, TX

1 August 2020

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

We had an amazing trip!!!

Great views, relaxing and plenty of room. We loved our stay as a family

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reza A.

4 May 2020

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

Perfect get away

Everything was perfect:) My comments to make it even better is: Add some kitchen forks, plates, ... Also upgrade the internet to make it fast and stable. Overall was very good.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bea W.

31 December 2019

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

Family Christmas 2019

Wonderful experience. Was just about perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

1 July 2019

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

Peninsula Ranch

Went with a group of young boys and dads for a fun weekend. Great place for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

23 June 2019

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

50th Wedding Anniversary

We held a family reunion for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. This ranch lodge housed all the children and their spouses, and 14 grandchildren comfortably, about 20 people overall. It was cozy enough for personal conversation and large enough for all to have their own space. The property managers were so easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The third floor was enjoyed by the older grandchildren, while adults and under 6 kids took the first and second floors. The fishing was excellent, the donkeys would take carrots from your hands, the zebras were aloof but content to stand nearby, and the bobcats were amazing to see so close up. We also saw deer running through the property and the owners dogs had just had puppies so the kids were loving them as well. We had an escorted outing to see a few of the oldest Pecan trees in Texas located right on the property. This reunion will be one of the families most memorable trips and we couldn't have asked for much more. One side note is the kitchen has all the basics you need for simple meals, but if you want to get fancy be sure and bring your own specialty pan, cookware, or utensil. There is also a Wal-mart very close to the ranch's entrance to pickup any items you need. We had no problems with finding items that we ran out of, or forgot to pack. Can't wait for our next visit to the Ranch!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Donna D.

6 June 2019

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

Mostly Great

Owner was welcoming, friendly and helpful. The property was lovely, the house was spacious - plenty of room for our family gathering. Enjoyed skeet shooting and the fire pit at night. We're a pretty low keyed group. A couple of things that could be improved: 1) A thorough cleaning of baseboards and under furniture - lots of cobwebs and dead bugs, 2) old food/drinks removed from refrigerator/freezer, 3) found cooking implements with old dried food on them, 4) kitchen lacking in basic needs - had to purchase several items including a colander to drain spaghetti, a large enough pot to boil spaghetti and a large bowl to mix a salad, 5) towels were older and some were threadbare, 6) patio and outdoor furniture had a lot of cobwebs - a quick rinse with a hose would have made it much more inviting. Those are small items that would have made our stay even better but overall enjoyed the property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobby T.

12 August 2018

We had a great time and the property was very nice. The owner and his son were super nice

If you enjoy privacy, wildlife and fun on the water, this is the place for you. Great for large families that want to get away from it all. Owner and his son were great, very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

22 August 2017

Perfect setting for our extended family getaway

We had a great time and the owners were very hospitable! We were provided farm fresh eggs (we went and thanked the chickens directly) and ripe tomatoes from the garden. The kids enjoyed the two fishing piers and caught bass and catfish. The resident animals were all friendly and we enjoyed their company. We used the fire pit to roast marshmallows and took in the cool evening breeze. The staff were very attentive to our needs and we left feeling very relaxed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Firos E.

31 May 2017

Great Experience

We were a group of about 30 and enjoyed our stay at Peninsula Ranch. There was so much room and so many different activities and games. There is a Walmart within 15 min drive. Owners were super nice. Only complaint is the tap water tasted a bit odd.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Long P.

9 August 2016

Great Place for Vacation

This property is beautiful. The owner was very friendly. The building looks like there were a lot of detailed that went into it. Its like a fancy log cabin with plenty of rooms for your guess. It's on a 550 acre property so it was very secluded. They have some interest animals on property to check out, which was something different. There was a fishing pier on the property that actually have fish surround it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Smith

My name is Stacey Smith and I am the owner of Peninsula Ranch and Lodge. I am from the East Texas town of DeKalb. I was born in 1952, and have lived on the Ranch since 1990. When I purchased the property, it was 100% undeveloped, but I saw it as a "Diamond in the Rough" so to speak. The Ranch has been, and continues to be, a very important part in my life. I have raised my three sons on the Ranch. It has brought us many enjoyable memories, as well as a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Everyone who has visited Peninsula Ranch and Lodge seems to have been very happy and satisfied with their stay. I hope to see you soon!

Why they chose this property

When I purchased this property in 1990, I really didn't know a lot about a large pieces of land, but I wanted to work with nature to create an exceptional ranch. In addition to water -- 7 miles of shoreline -- I have always felt that the place has a near perfect mixture of native timber and pasture. Living on the Ranch has allowed me to be hands-on in the long construction process, and currently allows me to be readily accessible for the needs of the guests.

What makes this property unique

It has been quite a journey, but things like having guests to tell me that the lodge rivals anything they have seen in Montana makes it seem all worth while. Thanks so much, and I look forward to meeting you! Stacey Smith