Waterfront Retreat - Enjoy great lake relaxation outside and fun gaming inside! - Henderson County

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Beautiful view of Cedar Creek Lake from the back porch! Fire pit by the water.

Upper party deck on the boat dock for entertaining or sunbathing!

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Location
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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Mabank, TX

Cedar Creek Reservoir1 min walk
Trinity Valley Community College24 min drive
Purtis Creek State Park25 min drive
Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Gameroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Retreat - Enjoy great lake relaxation outside and fun gaming inside!

Great lake house on open water, and one of the few properties that have onsite boat rental. 3 bedroom/2 bath, sleeps 12. Two story dock extends well over 120' into the lake for deep water access. Wireless remote boat lifts. Roomy enclosed outdoor shower (hot/cold) with great views of the lake while you bathe! Three rope hammocks hang from arbor and dock for ultimate relaxation. Inside, enjoy the air-conditioned garage which has been converted into a man cave. Play PS3 or Wii Universe on the big screen, darts, ping pong, and snooker (English 10' x 5' pool table). Enjoy the comfort of the tempur-pedic king mattress in the master bedroom. Bedroom 2 has custom built in bunkbeds with 2 doubles on the bottom and 2 twins on top, Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. The couch in the living room and in the gameroom each pull out into queen beds, with both having tempur-pedic mattress. Wonderful open kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, trash compactor, and dual ovens. Laundry room has full size washer and dryer. Beautiful fireplace in the living area, and a large porch out the back door with seating and a gas grill.
I have a 21' x 6' floating mat which is an amazing water toy.
If the water level is 317.50 feet, we can easily launch from our dock. To check lake level, Google - USGS 08063010 Cedar Ck Res nr Trinidad, TX
The lake is full at 322 feet above sea level. As of July 1, 2023, the lake level is 321.50. I have mooring whips on the dock if you wish to bring your own boat.

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John Austin

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

The world looks different from the sun deck at Flirty Flamingo.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Call to inquire to what is allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-in and Check-out times can be negotiated - depending on the circumstance Parking must be in driveway or street of property, not across street

No large group parties where people not staying at the house come to attend

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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: 14

Note from host: Call to inquire to what is allowed

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mabank

Located in Mabank, this holiday home is on a lake. Henderson County Historical Museum and Henderson County Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tara Vineyards and Winery and Athens Scuba Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Athens Bowling Center and Whatz-Up Family Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mabank, TX

What's nearby

Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk
Tara Vineyards and Winery - 21 min drive
Trinity Valley Community College - 24 min drive
Purtis Creek State Park - 25 min drive
Lake Athens - 29 min drive

Getting around

Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant - 10 min drive
Whataburger - 9 min drive
The Roost - 17 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
Subway - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat - Enjoy great lake relaxation outside and fun gaming inside! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat - Enjoy great lake relaxation outside and fun gaming inside!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat - Enjoy great lake relaxation outside and fun gaming inside!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat - Enjoy great lake relaxation outside and fun gaming inside! located?

This family-friendly Mabank holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Trinity River and Tara Vineyards and Winery. Athens Bowling Center and Whatz-Up Family Fun Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S., Wimberley, Texas

23 Aug 2023

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

Great place for a family vacation

John's house was perfect for our lake trip. The location was great (less crowded part of the lake) and his Man Cave gave us plenty to do once the sun went down. We rented jet skis nearby and floated in shallow area by the dock.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara w.

14 Aug 2023

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

Great Stay!

Property was great! Booked house for my avid fisherman son and some of his friends for his birthday. We all swam and caught lots of fish. Host was super nice and responsive. We all had such a great time! Would definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abe N.

4 Aug 2023

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

Awesome Stay

We loved it, I would definitely book again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

16 Jul 2023

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

Relaxing on the water

We had such a great time at this place. The view was great and the sound of the waves on the water just give you sense of calm. The kids loved the rubber dockie and we even made it out on the pontoon. At peak sun time we came in out of the sun and enjoyed playing in the game room before heading back out into the water. Such a fun mini vacation! Even the beds and pillows were comfortable. John was such a great host. Communication with him was so easy. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

15 Jun 2023

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

Lakefront relaxation and water fun!

If you want a place right on the water so you can fish, swim, boat or just relax on the dock by the water, this is it. The fishing was excellent whether from the dock or out in the boat. Our kids swam right from the dock and played on our Lilly pad and John’s all weekend. There is a soft clean bottom right off the bank that made lake access simple and easy. John was very accessible the entire weekend for any needs we might have had. The neighbors were great and very accommodating. We will definitely be back! Thanks, John!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Austin

My family and I live in Dallas and we love Cedar Creek Lake! We have hosted many events at our Lake House, with many people asking if they can rent because of the fun they've had during their visit. We are excited to share our property with you! If you decided to rent my boat, I will personally come out on your arrival and show you around the property to make sure you have the best experience possible.

Why they chose this property

There is nowhere better than being on the lake and enjoying family, the lake activities and fun with friends! Living on the water gives an incredible sense of peace, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Sunsets on the lake are a favorite past-time for all of us to sit on the deck and enjoy the incredible view.

What makes this property unique

With easy access to the lake, shadowed by the trees, facing south with a great breeze coming off the water - it keeps us cool no matter how hot it is outside and reduces the amount of bugs! Nothing could be better than knowing that we don't have to travel too far to escape to our little piece of heaven, as it is less than 1 1/2 hours from Dallas! Cedar Creek Lake is an amazing lake with so many areas to explore! Fireworks over the 4th of July can be seen from all over the lake! You don't even have to leave the back porch! Come check us out!