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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,416 square feet

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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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ellen Trout Zoo - 28 min drive - 36.6 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 31 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 52 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Stephen F. Austin State University - 55 min drive - 71.0 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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ernie V.

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

Texas trip

The house was very accommodating for all our friends and family. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

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

Amber M.

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

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

Sherry D.

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

Christmas 2024!

We had such a wonderful family Christmas here. The house was perfect and the owners were so accommodating - they made sure we had everything we needed. I hope to stay again in 2025!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity R.

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

Multiple family entertainment

We had a large group gather for New Year's Eve at the beautiful lakefront property. There was something for every age group. It was very accommodating and simply breathtaking. We will book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

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

Sarah C.

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

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

Jesica H.

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

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

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

10/10 Excellent

Carroll L.

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

Comfort with beautiful views

We spent our Thanksgiving here this year and had family come from multiple directions to meet here. It was to be the first Thanksgiving where my MIL and FIL had all of his children and their kids all in one place in quite a few years and the place was perfect!! It was comfortable and spacious and the kitchen even had all of the utensils needed for the whole family to be able to eat all together. Plenty of table seating as well. Our host was very communicative and the house had more than we needed to make the trip simply cozy and comfortable. Loved the BACK PORCH with the beautiful view of the lake!!! Will most definitely use this house and especially the host again the next time I have the pleasure of hosting our family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

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

Laura B.

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

Vacation 2024

This place is wonderful. We so enjoyed our time together. The house itself is amazing. Lots of room for everyone to stay comfortably. A large kitchen with plenty of dining space. Multiple bedrooms and beds, which are very comfortable! Our family enjoyed fishing, swimming, games, and relaxing. We had a variety of ages ranging from 2 yrs old to 68. Our hostess was perfect. She checked with us to make sure we were doing well and to see if we needed anything. Communication was great. Anytime we had a question she was very prompt to respond. We all felt we were living in the lap of luxury and making memories we will cherish always. Top notch vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024