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Mom's Favorite Waterfront Cabin #4, Onalaska, Lake Livingston, Texas

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Cabin 4 from large pier.  Smaller pier is to right, other cabins to left.
Beautiful views, lake activity, bird watching, etc from large porch
Room
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Onalaska, TX
  • Place, Polk County Memorial Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, TDCJ Polunsky Unit
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Livingston State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Mom's Favorite Waterfront Cabin #4, Onalaska, Lake Livingston, Texas

Cabin #4 is our Mom’s favorite cabin. It seems made just for that romantic couple, or just one, getting away for rest and relaxation, is super nice, right in front of the water, has old ship lap exterior siding, knotty pine interior, full kitchen with hickory cabinets/white marble counter, tile shower bathroom, queen log bed, large covered porch right at waterfront which opens to full 23 mile long Lake Livingston.

There are 3 piers, 4 boat slips, boat launch, 2 fish cleaning stations, and various small craft row boat, kayaks, canoes for rent.

We also offer;
> small craft rentals at $35/day per kayak, canoe, &or row boat.
> Jon boat w/trolling motor, 2 batteries, paddle and life vests at $50 for 4 hours, $10 (for each additional hour), or all day $75.
> pontoon boat rental when available w/ captain for touring, fishing trip, and or family fun $175 (up to 4 people for fishing approx 3 to 4 hours, or up to 6 people fir 2 hiur tour, extra $15 per adult after 3rd).

The entire property has 5 cabins. This cabin is the coziest at 350sqft but is open studio type layout making it still spacious for a couple on vacation. Please see the pictures at the bottom of the picture list to see the rest of our cabins which are bigger 500 sqft, 4 person, 5 person, and yet the largest is 800 sqft 2-story cabin for up to 7 people.

In addition we have 8 RV sites, boat & boat slips, and FM 356 near.

Other cabins and their availability are at;

cabin 3, 2bdrm, sleeps 4, at Vrbo: 1323933

cabin 6, 2bdrm, sleeps 5, at Vrbo: 1340797

Cabin 5, 2bdrm + loft, sleeps 7

cabin 1, 2bdrm, sleeps 4, at Vrbo: 9464533

Cabin has double wood siding interior & exterior that keeps it quiet inside, good people & rules make it great or we help enforce quiet time rules. FM 356 traffic is normally quiet at night but can have some traffic noise during day.

Also not in cabins and or not normally any nuisance to people, but guests should be aware that we are on a natural lake and there can be in wetlands area across the street or in brush, snakes, spiders, snapper turtles, alligator across the bridge, hawks, eagles, raccoons, etc. No real danger but occasionally for a couple days usually in spring or early summer, mom alligator will come and drop baby alligator hear every couple years then leaves, baby tends to be about 3’ to 3.5’ when this happens, is too small to be issue, can only eat size of bullfrogs at this time, is kind of fun but then normally leaves as well within a few weeks cuz too much activity from us. Parks & Wildlife and licensed trappers both said to leave them alone when this small, just do what we do keep swimming and boating because most the little one can do is eat bullfrog and will leave to find different home if we keep up our activities. And for 8 years we’ve seen they are correct.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No events allowed
Unless rent all places & pre-approve
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only, must preapprove, see addtl rules
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside our cabins or our RVs

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Checkout is by 11:00 AM. Please wash all used dishes, pots, pans, etc, that your group used.
Secure boat rentals you used so they dont float away. Return any rented life jackets, paddles, etc
Return any outside chairs, tables, bbqs, firepits or anything your group moved far from where it originally was, back. Leave cash on table for any firewood purchased from us or arrange beforehand.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
See additional rule agreement
We are notresponsible for injury, damage, accidents, theft, losses, illness, etc while u are visiting. U r in nature and accept these terms at booking
- Septic system so no trash, materials, feminine products, etc, other than toilet paper in toilets or can plug system and guests can be fined cost of

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: Unless rent all places & pre-approve
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property # 9464546

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Onalaska

Located in Onalaska, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Polk County Memorial Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Livingston State Park and Lake Livingston. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Onalaska, TX

What's nearby

  • Polk County Memorial Museum - 23 min drive - 31.4 km
  • TDCJ Polunsky Unit - 23 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Lake Livingston State Park - 25 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Wolf Creek Park - 27 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Sam Houston State University - 41 min drive - 59.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mantes Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miss Jean's Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mom's Favorite Waterfront Cabin #4, Onalaska, Lake Livingston, Texas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Mom's Favorite Waterfront Cabin #4, Onalaska, Lake Livingston, Texas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mom's Favorite Waterfront Cabin #4, Onalaska, Lake Livingston, Texas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mom's Favorite Waterfront Cabin #4, Onalaska, Lake Livingston, Texas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mom's Favorite Waterfront Cabin #4, Onalaska, Lake Livingston, Texas located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Livingston and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Sam Houston National Forest. Polk County Memorial Museum and TDCJ Polunsky Unit are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and easy place to stay on Lake Livingston. Parking is right next to the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property! The cabin was very clean, the bed very comfortable. Everything was as described. Plenty of places to fish, the owners were extremely nice and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and property owners were really great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, cabin was clean and really cute. Bed was very comfortable. Road noise was a little bothersome, especially at night, but we picked up a fan at the Dollar General and problem solved. Overall a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chuck M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cabin was clean and cute, everything we needed was there, bed was comfortable, ac worked great, camp hosts were very attentive without being intrusive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Excellent weekend

Great location, barbecue cookout, campfire and bird watching.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great. Spider webs all over the docks and boats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

james f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet relaxing time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA J.

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

Just a getaway

The property owner was very attentive and very great at communication. The place is exactly what you see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breana N.

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

Lovely little getaway

Loved staying here and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Natural surroundings

Excellent hosts and great location. Just what we wanted, to be immersed in nature. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Weekend Stay

We loved it! Very cute and cozy....worked out perfectly for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Enjoyed every minute

Don’t think anyone else was there but we so enjoyed the price and quiet. Host was amazing. Will be returning soon hopefully!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Great Getaway

We enjoyed a relaxing weekend in a very comfortable, small cabin right on Lake Livingston.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Warren S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Restful

Stay was nice, very quiet, restful, property could use some TLC and updating as well as updating online presence as well, more realistic views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

sunset weekend

cozy cabin just off the water in a cove. beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton H.

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

Excellent stay. Me and the wife loved it. Lake is right in front of cabin to fish.

It was a blast. Hard to find a pet friendly place with great views and low pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sondra W.

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

Honeymoon

I had a great time nice and quiet everyone very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Nice

Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

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

Peaceful little cabin

This was a comfortable peaceful little cabin. Was nice to get away for a weekend. Communication with the host was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Such an amazing time !

This is the second year in a row (anniversary trip in the same cabin) we have come here since we discovered it. We had such an amazing time. The cabin had every thing you could need. We were able to cook our own food and bbq. Catch our own fish. Nice fresh air. Adequate lighting at night. The bed was super comfy. The owners are super friendly and come to greet us in public ! Check in/out process is super easy. Honestly I really hated to leave. I cannot wait until next year when we go back !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Getaway

Very relaxing and pleasant experience. Perfect for sitting on the porch and enjoying the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by rick guldin

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Hi, we are just a mom and pop business trying to make a go of it, love the outdoors, always wanted a place like this, and enjoy sharing it. We both traveled the world with Rich's work and now he is retired several years, started building this before he retired and it seems we are forever still working on things here or there, hoping to make it better and better!

Why they chose this property

Great question but hard to answer. We actually first bought a waterfront lot on the other side of lake, north on the river, just for a retirement home. We had looked at this place at the same time and rejected it, never even went in because the house was awful on outside. But a year later decided it's too hard to build on that lot from houston and overseas without having a place to stage things and so used that as excuse to look some more. So a year later a different relator brought us here too by chance but this time we went inside too and fell in love from the inside, not the outside. So spent considerable time trying to figure what we could change on outside and what else to do with the few acres and now here we are over a decade later!

What makes this property unique

It's a quaint little place with 5 cabins and our home all facing the water, rv spots, wetlands across the street, and a town 2 miles away. What more could anyone want? God blessed us and we are very appreciative of that.

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