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The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

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Interior
Living area
Interior
Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$258
avg per night

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Zavalla, TX
  • Place, Sam Rayburn Reservoir
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellen Trout Zoo
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

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Spaces

Deck or patio
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About the neighborhood

Zavalla

Located in Zavalla, this lodge is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Angelina National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 42 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Ellen Trout Zoo - 43 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course - 49 min drive - 58.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carlene's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪LITTLE GAL'S - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪K B Bar B Que - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Deedee Donuts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sue's Diner - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

Leave your worries at home and enjoy this 2800 sq. ft. lodge with 6 large bedrooms on bottom floor and two full bathrooms with showers. Large kitchen and living room with large TV/ satellite. Large upstairs bedroom with 6 beds for larger groups. Covered sheds for up to 6 bass boats with exterior electrical outlets. Washer/Dryer included. Cassels Boykin public ramp is less than 1/4 mile away. Grocery and tackle stores within 3 miles. Lodge built in 2016. When booking please select the correct number of guest as this reflects charges. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS/ANIMALS ALLOWED AND ABSOLUTELY NO INDOOR SMOKING.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upon leaving please start a load of towels and also load and start the dishwasher.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

As of Mar 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat on Mar 18, 2026 start from 392.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Angelina National Forest. Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) away.

The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was top notch clean and will supplied very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for fishing trip. Clean , lots of room, great parking, great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good setup. Great for a group of fishermen or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Blake J.

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

Great location for fishing group

Great boat ramp access. Great stay for large groups with covered area for boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great Stay

Second time staying here and it was great once again. Easy access to the boat ramp to get going in the morning and plenty of space in the evenings at the house. Great place to stay on Sam Rayburn.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Great stay.

Second stay at this great place on Rayburn. Perfect housing and location close to the boat ramp. Great stay for big families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Bass fishing trip

Great place to stay. All 4 boats were parked under cover
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan L.

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

Awesome place, close to the boat ramp

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great! We celebrated my sons 16th birthday party here. The boys and men had a great time on the lake just a .5 away fish and tubing. Then there was just enough space for all entertainment and cooking on the back porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Fishing Trip Fun

Great location, next to boat launch. Great parking, held 8 boats easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Nice property

It was a great comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaie B.

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

Great property!

The house was very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Annual fishing trip

Love staying at the property… Plenty of room and great location to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Awesome Place

Love this place. Very comfortable and accommodating- we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Yearly Fishing Trip

This is our 5th year staying at the Lodge. We always enjoy the accommodations and the Lodge. Courtney is a pleasure to deal with and look forward to many more years. Thank you again for all the communication and hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau Thomas J.

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

Great Property for several boats

This property was perfect for our group. We had several vehicles and 3 boats. There was plenty of covered parking for boats, and trucks!! We will definitely be staying here every year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Family Reunion Great Stay!

The Lodge was super spacious and very clean. The kitchen is stocked with all the things you need for cooking. Courtney was very accommodating and very easy to get in touch with. Easy access to Boat launch/lake. We are planning to go back in the fall!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O., Norman

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

Fisherman’s Dream

Great property, hosts were amazing. Perfect setup for a group of fisherman, plenty of boat parking, lots of bedrooms/beds for a large group, very close proximity to the boat ramp. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

D R.

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

THSBA weekend

Perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

james b.

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

SAM RAYBURN TRIP

BEST PACE IN ALL OF RAYBURN TO STAY WILL ALWAY STAY HERE IF WE CAN THIS IS THE LAST OF SEVERAL STAYS AT THIS GREAT CABIN
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward L

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

Perfect for fishermen

Perfect setup for fishing and tournaments. Plan staying here every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candie L.

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

Excellent place to stay

We had to leave early due to storm and no electricity but we enjoyed the cabin while we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

HOUSE WAS AMAZING

House was clean, large and comfortable. They have everything you need there and parking is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Home away from home

This house is ideal for the whole family to get together. Plenty of room for all ages to gather, rest and visit. It is clean, quiet, and cozy. If available in the future we will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dub N.

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

Paradise

We had six elderly fisherman. The lodge was perfect. It was clean everything worked out perfect for us. This is our third year staying g here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025