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Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
14 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 40

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mt. Vernon, TX
  • Place, Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Cypress Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bob Sandlin
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

14 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Bedroom 10

1 King Bed

Bedroom 11

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 12

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 13

+4
8 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 14

+4
8 Twin Bunk Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres.

Sleeps 40 | 3 Homes on 120 Acres | Private Luxury Retreat Near Dallas

Welcome to The Veranda, a one-of-a-kind private retreat in the Piney Woods of East Texas, just 90 minutes from Dallas. Perfect for family reunions, weddings, corporate retreats, and large group getaways.

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Flexible Accommodations (Up to 40 Guests):
Choose the package that fits your group:

* Sleeps 26: Historic House + Bunkhouse (from $1,850/night)
* Sleeps 28: Pool House + Bunkhouse (from $2,150/night)
* Sleeps 26: Historic House + Pool House (from $3,000/night)
* Sleeps 40: All Three Homes (from $3,500/night)

3-night minimum | No pets

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The Homes:

* Historic House (1914): Sleeps 12 | Wraparound porch | Full kitchen | Private bathrooms
* Pool House: Sleeps up to 16 | Pool access | Large kitchen | Patio + balcony
* Bunkhouse: Sleeps 14 | Bunk beds + loft | Full kitchen |Great for kids & groups

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Top Amenities:

* Resort-style pool
* Private 5-acre stocked lake (catch & release)
* Basketball court (lit for night play)
* Scenic hiking trails
* Fire pit & outdoor gathering areas
* Wi-Fi + fully equipped kitchens

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Ideal For:
Family reunions • Weddings • Corporate retreats • Church/youth groups • Multi-family vacations

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Location:
Near Mt. Vernon, TX—easy drive from DFW, with nearby wineries, lakes, restaurants, and grocery stores.

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Good to Know:

* Minimum stay: 3 nights
* No pets allowed
* Pricing includes all fees

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Book your stay at The Veranda and enjoy space, privacy, and unforgettable group experiences in a beautiful natural setting.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Please do not use tools/atvs in the garage.

No use of fireworks on the property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2199870
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: 30
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

About the neighborhood

Mount Vernon

Located in Mount Vernon, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park and Lake Bob Sandlin reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sweet Shop Candies and Clara Ida Frances, Inc.
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Mt. Vernon, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Bob Sandlin State Park - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Lake Cypress Springs - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lake Bob Sandlin - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Shadow Lakes Golf Course - 20 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Mount Pleasant Civic Center - 24 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Texarkana, AR (TXK-Texarkana Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duke’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres.?

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres. on Aug 3, 2026 start from $1,665, 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.

Is Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 40. Beautiful wooded private retreat, with 3 homes on 120 Acres. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Bob Sandlin, Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, and Lake Cypress Springs. Shadow Lakes Golf Course and Modern Western Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan c.

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

Surprise party

This place is absolutely amazing and the communication with owners is exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 28, 2021
Thanks for staying at the Veranda! We’re so glad you and the birthday boy could enjoy their surprise! So happy to host y’all and looking forward to it in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koshy T.

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

Cozy Home

Such a spectacular, well maintained, beautiful home to spend time with friends and family . From the gated entry to the tree lined back porch - perfection. If you get the chance to book this property it will undoubtedly be your favorite. It totally exceeded all of our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2021
Hi Koshy, We truly appreciate you allowing us to host you and your guests at the Veranda! We’re thrilled to see you truly enjoy your experience. Looking forward to having your group stay with us again in the future! Thank you, The Veranda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever

The Veranda was the perfect spot for our large-family gathering. The lovely accommodations, private lake, swimming pool, and so much more afforded us the opportunity to enjoy leisure time as a family without ever having to leave the property. We appreciated all of the amenities like the spacious kitchen well stocked with necessities, laundry facilities on site, an abundance of beach towels, and clean, beautifully-decorated accommodations. We look forward to returning to The Veranda again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2021
Hi Kirsten, we really appreciated the opportunity to host you and your family! Thank you for all your great feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrett R.

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

Good Times in Mt. Vernon

My friends and I were blown away by the property! We spent our days at the pool, playing yard games & fishing and at night the house/bunkhouse was plenty big enough for all of us to have our own beds. The house / bunkhouse were very clean and the commercial kitchen really helped us produce meals for a group of 20. The owner was very responsive before and during our stay. I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone looking to host a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2021
Hi Barrett,21
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah O.

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

The best weekend!

We had our wedding here at The Veranda and I cannot recommend the property enough! Our wedding party stayed at the house with us - we used the basketball court, the pool (a lot), boats in the lake, and enjoyed all the quaint views. Our friends and guests alike could not have said better things about the property. The owners and their team went out of their way all weekend to make sure we had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

This is East Texas!

If you have heard about the beauty of East Texas, this is it! The property is gorgeous, totally wooded with a beautiful pond. We loved the historic home and sitting on the porches or at the fire pit right next to the pond. Also the pool stays cool even during the Texas heat. We had 7 families totaling 23 adults and kids. There was plenty of room for each family to have their own space. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Outstanding!

We spent three nights at the Veranda for a Family Reunion/Eclipse Viewing trip. Everyone loved it and thought it was ideal for our large group. We enjoyed boating and fishing on the private lake, walking the trails, nights by the fire circle, gathering in the gazebo, and opening the themed gift basket just for us. The owners were very generous with their time in giving us a tour of the property a few months before our visit. The caretaker was very responsive and went above and beyond in sending by mail a couple of items that we left. We came from New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, Virginia and No. Carolina and it was well worth the trip. We highly recommend The Veranda!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Such a gem!

This property is such an amazing place to spend time with friends and family. It totally exceeded all of our expectations. All rooms are spacious and well furnished but the outdoor spaces are where you'll want to spend most of your time. The screened in porch and fire pit areas are perfect for just relaxing and chatting, the pool and stocked pond kept our kids busy the whole trip. The cherry on top is a large commercial kitchen which is fantastic for cooking and great for when people inevitably end up gathering in the kitchen. The host was great about checking in with us and responding to a message when we realized we forgot our daughter's puddle jumper and saved the day by offering their lifejacket for her to use. Cannot say enough good things about this home and these owners. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Hi Emily, we appreciate the opportunity to host you and your family at the Veranda. We’re thrilled to have amazing access to the outdoors and private amenities. We’re so glad you and your guests enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to having you choose the Veranda again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Wonderful Private Location for a Family Gathering!

Veranda is a wonderful place to spend quiet time with family. We celebrated Mother's day at the Veranda with family coming in from Virginia and Dallas (May 11-15). My brother-in-law enjoyed fishing off the dock. He caught lots of fish. The fire pit was easy and fully stocked with wood. It rained 2 days during our stay but no one cared. There was enough room for all 6 of us. The commercial stove/oven took a little getting used to even though we have a gas stove at home. The screen in porch and out door porch areas are so peaceful to enjoy. The pool area was nice but a little too cold for us to enjoy in May. WiFi was great throughout the house as well TV. The host was attentive to all our needs. Our group was small enough that we did not use the bunkhouse but it was adorable. The bedroom on the first floor was absolutely perfect for my 89 year old mom with a walk in shower. If you are looking for a place, to relax and have amazing views and privacy - the Veranda is a place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

The Veranda

It’s hard to know where to begin because there are so many positives about this property and the hosts. We have stayed in many VRBO’s, but this was the best in so many ways. I can’t say enough about how great the hosts were. They responded to every question immediately and were so helpful and nice. We notified them after dark on the first night we were there about the battery needing charged in one of the fishing boats expecting them to address it in the morning. But they sent someone out that night who replaced the batteries in both boats and a motor in one. The property is immaculate, beautiful, super clean and so peaceful. Check in and out was a breeze. We loved that it was secluded since there were 24 of us ranging from 2 to 69 years old, so we didn’t have to worry about the kids being noisy. The walking trail through the woods is awesome and the fishing was great. The basketball court was great for playing basketball and pickle ball that we brought with us. We have never stayed anywhere that literally provided everything you could possibly need and plenty of it. They thought of everything. There was even a welcome basket when we arrived that had the most amazing things in it. I could go on and on about this place and the hosts and still feel like I haven’t done justice with this review. I’ll wrap this up by saying I have never written a review anywhere near the length of this one. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

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

Great getaway

Great house, property and hosts! Everything was first class and so beautiful. We will definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prairie F.

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

Church group retreat

Great experience with our church group. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Clara Y.

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

Rest and Relaxation

There were a few issues that the caretaker tried to help us with. You almost need a map for all the light fixtures. The master bedroom was a little warm might help to put shutters or curtains. The pool was not very clean. The gas range puts out a little odor. But after saying all that we all enjoyed our stay. Thanks for allowing us to share your house. We also enjoyed the restaurants in area and also antique shop ping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

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

Very peaceful escape!

This location is perfect for getting together with friends or family. We had quite a family reunion as we were all in town for a wedding in Sulphur Springs. The accomodations were incredible! 3 of the rooms in the house actually had kind size beds - which was a delightful surprise as we were expecting all queens and had some very tall men in our group. The porches and kitchen along with the bunk house were great spaces to hang out! We enjoyed the lake, pool, fire pit and just hanging around a enjoying the breeze! It was an amazing place. We may plan a family reunion here soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 28, 2021
Thanks for staying at the Veranda! We’re so glad you and your group enjoyed your stay! We’d love to host your reunion in 2022!

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