Spacious Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!

Spacious Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!

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Rear of Barndo has fire pit, gas bbq, hot tub, rockers, and accent lighting.
Relax and enjoy the panoramic view and local eagle flights.
Back patio leading to large fire pit area!  That VIEW!
Soaking in a 6 person hot tub while taking in this view!  How great is that!!!
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Overview of Spacious Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!

5 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Milam, TX
  • Popular LocationSabine National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationToledo Bend Reservoir1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Toledo Bend State Park76 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Built in double bunk beds.

4 Single Beds

Double bed

1 Double Futon

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
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!

Cliffside Barndominium is a gorgeous 3,600 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. 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, and boat slips that rent for $15 per day (based on availability).

Red Hills Lake is a short drive from our property (~ 5 miles) and offers swimming and fishing on a picturesque 19-acre lake that is stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. If you would like to swim during your stay, they have a very nice designated swimming/picnic area.
https://www.toledo-bend.com/national-forest/redhills/. Seasonal.

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 and a baby crib. There is plenty of space on our 2nd and 3rd floor lofts for air mattresses and/or sleeping bags.

* 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.

* 3 Full Bathrooms (2 downstairs, 1 upstairs)

Nearby Activities:
* Fishing
* Swimming
* 2 Boat Launches within 1 mile
* Hiking
* Antiquing
* Bird Watching
* Marina with boat slips 1 mile
* Red Hills Lake Recreation Area-seasonal (swimming and shore fishing).
https://www.toledo-bend.com/national-forest/redhills/

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.

Catfish, crappie, and other sport fish also challenge the anglers. They can fish the great expanse from their boat or one of the 14 fishing docks along the shore. Boating, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and other water sports are also popular at Toledo Bend. At a lake this size, the possibilities are endless.

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.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With appropriate supervision

Events

No events allowed
Owner approval required in Advance of booking.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Contact me with questions. $75 Pet fee will apply.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside. Please pick up butts
All trash must be bagged and brought to the dumpster near the driveway before checking out.
Exceeding the max. of 20 on the property at any time will result in additional charges up to $500. Please let us know if you are expecting visitors!
3 night minimum on holiday weekends

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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

  • Sabine National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Toledo Bend Reservoir - 1 min walk
  • Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center - 28 min drive
  • Cypress Bend Golf Course - 45 min drive
  • North Toledo Bend State Park - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell - 45 min drive
  • Fisherman's Galley - 28 min drive
  • Champs Chicken - 23 min drive
  • Bryce's Landing Restaurant - 23 min drive
  • Pendleton Plantation - 29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 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 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Spacious Pet Friendly Barndomnium with Hot Tub Overlooking Toledo Bend Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is steps away from Sabine National Forest and Toledo Bend Reservoir. Red Hills Lake and Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Staff & service

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Eco-friendliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

scott c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
This VRBO was over above what expected. The home was beautiful and so cozy. Everything that’s on the site is accurate BUT even more than described. The host was quick with replies, no issues at all. Although we did think from photos we would be able to fish from the deck, there was no way lol but it was so peaceful and relaxing we didn’t miss the fishing. It was such a pleasure communicating with Missy and we are already planning our next trip….to this place!!! If you’re looking for anything similar to this, I suggest you choose this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 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

5/5 Excellent

Jacqui S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We had a great stay at this property. The owner initiated a text to ask if check in was ok and that opened a line of communication. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a large group of 11 including kiddos. Kitchen and bathrooms were stocked and there were even some holiday decorations up! The set up inside is really great for cooking and eating and we enjoyed the outside fire pit and hot tub as well. There is a fenced in yard which was great for our pet. Toledo Bend lake is beautiful as well. The town of Hemphill was about a 20-25 minute drive away, where they have a few more places to eat and well stocked Brookshire brothers. I would stay here again and would rate the accommodations as excellent. I would recommend bringing hangers if you have a lot of hanging clothes as well as extra paper towels and paper, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
The owners did an amazing job on the layout of this house. There were 11 of us and we never felt crowded. Plenty of room to store everything and a large kitchen area for eating and catching up. The outside area was peaceful and quiet. Wonderful view of the lake and we used the large firepit every night. The grandkids loved the private bunks and spent a lot of time playing pool. An added bonus was the beautiful scenic drive getting there. It was also one of the cleanest places we stayed. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
Our stay here was very pleasant and having our Wedding there made it extra special! Place was clean and if had any questions or concerns Missy was there to help any way possible. We will be going back. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Missy Gegenheimer

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My husband, Tracy, and I were born and raised in New Orleans, LA and relocated to Texas in 2005.. Construction of our 5 bedroom Barndominium began in 2016. We have been blessed with 3 great children, 3 wonderful grandchildren, 1 awesome great-granddaughter and 3 terrific dogs.!

Why they chose this property

Originally from South Louisiana, we have always loved living close to the water. We searched for waterfront property that offered great fishing, water sports for the kids, scenic shorelines, and breathtaking views. Without a doubt, Toledo Bend was the perfect spot. We are located on a bluff, directly above the Sabine River on the 'Chicken Coop', a deepwater section of the river that is famous for great cool weather crappie fishing . Toledo Bend reservoir is ranked nationally as having some of the best year-round bass fishing in the United States. As an added bonus, the panoramic views from our covered deck allow us to see the western border of Louisiana, our home state.

What makes this property unique

The bluff overlooks the lake and offers privacy from boat traffic and spectacular evening sunsets . Toledo Bend Reservoir is a nationally known bass fishing lake, and numerous tournaments are held here each year. For wildlife enthusiasts, bald eagles nest nearby and provide quite a spectacle when perched in the pine trees that line the bluff. Fox, red headed woodpeckers, cardinals, black squirrels, ducks, and deer are among many species of wildlife that are very common in the area. East Texas is also part of the central flyway for multiple species of neotropical migratory birds including songbirds, hawks, and shorebirds.

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