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Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
Aerial view
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20317.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

FRIENDS OR FAMILY RETREAT, gather your family or friends to create memories!

Gather your family or friends in our beautiful lakefront property to create memories of a lifetime. Wake up to the sunrise glistening on the shores of Lake Sam Rayburn. A fully furnished home with all the amenities allows you to sit back and soak in the fun. Play in the water all day, bring your boat to ski, tube, or sit on the porch to relax and read a book. The boat ramp is 5 minutes away. Want to get away for a delicious meal, Lufkin is 15 minutes away and offers all a family could need, two movie theaters, many restaurants to choose from, HiJinx trampoline park but the best part is the fully furnished game room for the family to relax and enjoy company while never needing to leave the home. Gameroom boasts an 85” smart TV, ping pong table, foosball/game table, poker table, Lovesacs for additional seating, and games provided. Home boasts Starlink Internet for all of your streaming and internet needs. Large TVs are offered in each bedroom. Come in the winter and snuggle up by a cozy fire in the fireplace. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to create lasting memories! Gas grill provided. Two basket fish fryer provided upon request. Playpen upon request.

Property manager

Carla Kelley

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3416 sq ft (317.4 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets not allowed on furn $300 add cleaning fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Etoile, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ellen Trout Zoo - 26 min drive - 32.1 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 28 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Stephen F. Austin State University - 46 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 48 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

  • Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Etoile Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪B J's Country Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's 103 Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Morton's Now & Then - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FRIENDS OR FAMILY RETREAT, gather your family or friends to create memories! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at FRIENDS OR FAMILY RETREAT, gather your family or friends to create memories! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FRIENDS OR FAMILY RETREAT, gather your family or friends to create memories! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FRIENDS OR FAMILY RETREAT, gather your family or friends to create memories! located?

This family-friendly Etoile vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Texas Forestry Museum and Museum of East Texas. Ellen Trout Zoo and Naranjo Museum of Natural History are also within 25 mi (40 km).

FRIENDS OR FAMILY RETREAT, gather your family or friends to create memories! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home for a large group!
Plenty of space for everyone! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this lake home. The view is to die for and it just feels comfy and cozy. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation home
We loved our stay at the house. Everything was as advertised and the owners were super responsive. Location was perfect; sunrise and sunsets were amazing. We will definitely be renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to relax
We were very impressed with everything about the home. The water is right in the back yard to swim and hangout and the home was beautiful and large enough to accommodate my large family and friend group. I definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake stay!
This house was perfect for our large family, friend group! The house is beautiful and clean! The lake is right in the backyard and perfect for taking a dip, especially with the smaller children. Property managers were kind and quick to answer any questions we had. It is THE perfect place to book your lake vacation. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This property was prefect for my Family. Clean, Clean, Clean. Beautiful home on the lake. Everything was prefect. We will be back😍 My Adult kids loved the property as well!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
First class in every aspect.
I couldn't have imagined how nice this place would be on arrival. The view was breathtaking. The place was like new, very roomy, and was way beyond my expectations. My entire group was blown away by the house and its amenities. On top of it all I asked Carla if there was a deep fryer for frying seafood and there wasn't, so she went out and purchased a first class one for our group to use. What a top-notch operation. I'll give it 5-stars across the board and will be back. Thanks again Carla
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with family and friends!
We enjoyed this house so much! The kids and adults all had a blast! The living room and kitchen area was great for a large crowd! The game room was a blast for all the kids. The welcome basket of snacks and the extra touches of items the host left was fantastic! The back porch and view of the lake was spectacular! We look forward to renting this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024