Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!

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Entire home

View of the carport with a full smoker pit available!

Covered area for parking and the fire pit in the back ground.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Etoile, TX

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

3 min drive

Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest

49 min drive

Stephen F. Austin State University

50 min drive

Lufkin, TX (LFK-Angelina County)

43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

ENJOY all the comforts of home while staying close to the lake! Plenty of seating to dine and for board games. WIFI available along with 3 ROKU TV's. Bedding for 8. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer with a full sized refrigerator, and A/C and heat. Covered, screened porches for days!! 3/4 mile from the lake and easy access Shirley Creek Marina at the North end of the lake. Very peaceful place where you can enjoy the birds, squirrels, fishing, deer and fenced yard.

Property manager

Kelly Rogers

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Parents are completely responsible for accidents.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs must have current shots and be house trained

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

We are not responsible for accidents. By renting, you're in agreement that you're responsible for any/all guests. No loud parties - No loud music

Please do not allow dogs on the furniture. Dogs must have current shots and be completely house trained. Paper trained dogs are not allowed.

CLAIM YOUR DOGS UPON RENTING. Dogs do not stay for free. There will be a charge on your insurance if they're not claimed and payable by you.

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: 15

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

About the area

Etoile

Located in Etoile, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Texas Forestry Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Etoile, TX

What's nearby

Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 3 min drive
CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 32 min drive
Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 49 min drive
Stephen F. Austin State University - 50 min drive
Rayburn Country Golf Course - 70 min drive

Getting around

Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Etoile Diner - ‬11 min drive
‪Bubba's 103 Diner - ‬10 min drive
‪B J's Country Store - ‬11 min drive
‪Morton's Now & Then - ‬12 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir and within 25 miles (40 km) of Texas Forestry Museum and Museum of East Texas. Pines Theater and Ellen Trout Zoo are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

15 July 2024

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

Relaxing vacay

Everything was great. Don’t need to bring anything except food. They have everything needed. Was nice and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

6 July 2024

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

Great Stay!

Kelly was a phenomenal host. House was perfect for our little 4th of July getaway. We will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

7 June 2024

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

Best of times with friends!

Our 2nd time there. We enjoyed the house and the many amenities that make it so comfortable again, and being able to bring my puppies is a blessing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

22 Apr 2024

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

Sam Rayburn stay

We went over to fish the McDonald tournament and were looking for a place on the North end of the Lake. found a couple places to rent but after looking at reviews felt like this cabin would suit our needs. The house was as described, probably a little over a mile to the Shirley Creek Marina which is just a handful of boat ramps accessible due to low water. The house was very clean and had any necessity's that was needed. The wifi was great allowing access with computer. I've stayed at several rentals and this VRBO was in my opinion 10/10 and will defiantly book again. Miss Kelly and Mr Greg were easy to get a hold of and quick with any question or request we had.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

18 Apr 2024

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

Relaxing Stay in Etoile

We had an absolutely great stay at this property. It was super comfortable and owners were extremely helpful and nice. We highly recommend this property and hope to return in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Mar 2024

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

Place to relax

We went for some time to relax. Home very accommodating for relaxation very comfortable. Perfect place for our furgirls to relax with us. Away from the hustle and bustle. We would love to return when we need to recharge. Kelly was very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

11 Mar 2024

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

Great Place near the Lake

Very clean and homey feeling. It was in a quiet neighborhood with wildlife and just a short distance to the lake. Had everything you would need to stay in and enjoy hanging with your family or head out and go fishing.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chester E.

3 July 2023

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

Exactly as advertised

Beautiful place. Clean and comfortable. My family and enjoyed our little vacation here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

19 June 2023

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

Great spot, very relaxing!!!

Greg and Kelly were great, the cabin was awesome too. Very relaxing, we loved the screened in porches and it’s very close to the lake. We will definitely be staying with them again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

9 June 2023

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

Shirley Creek

The house was very nice and ckean with plebty of room and had all the accessories and things we needed for our stay. Check in process was easy. The only issues we had were unleashed neighbors dogs and their barking at our dogs House was a bit farther from the lake access than i thoufht it would be but we stayed over Memorial Day Weekend and the access was extremely crowded. Overall the property was nice and quiet as long as the neighbors dogs werent barking. We would definitely book this property again if we decide to visit Big Sam in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

4 May 2023

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

Great Getaway!!!

Property was great and perfect for a getaway! It was clean and the owners were awesome! They thought of everything and even left us goodies in the fridge since it was our anniversary! Very quick to respond and everything is ready to go when you get there! We will definitely be back!👍😁

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

25 Apr 2023

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

Great places

Super relaxing place to stay and very clean and easy access to the lake recommend this place and the people that offer this property are super kind and nice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

19 Mar 2023

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

Nice place to stay.

Everything was as advertised. Place was clean and the owners are super nice. Close to a boat ramp.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

21 June 2022

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

Very Nice Stay

Very nice as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gayle G.

10 June 2022

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

Fishing Trip

House was clean and comfortable. Very convenient to the boat launch and sufficient parking for our truck and boat. Enjoyed the outdoor space and our dog enjoyed seeing the horses next door from the big yard. Quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed our relaxing fishing trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tom B.

4 June 2022

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

Quiet!

Easy!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lester M.

30 May 2022

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

Great Home

We had an absolutely great time. The house was beautiful. We did spend a considerable amount of time on the water; however, the beds were a lot more comfortable than a boat seat to nap on. Will recommend it to other relatives and friends if anyone is looking. Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Sims, Arkansas

9 May 2022

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

Fishing trip

Great place to stay, easy access to Sam Rayburn. Very comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

30 Mar 2022

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

Family weekend

Property was just as you see it before booking. Had a great weekend at the home and the owner was great to help with any questions I had.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KENDRA S.

21 Mar 2022

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

Can’t wait to stay here again!

If you’re looking for a place with all the amenities of home and a quiet relaxing atmosphere where you can take in the nature around you, look no further. The Shirley Creek Lake House is the place!! This is no empty shell vacation rental. All you need to bring is food to cook (unless you prefer to eat out), your clothes and personal hygiene items. I normally need a vacation after my vacation because I don’t usually sleep well in a strange place and from the amount of unpacking and laundry I have to do when I return home but that was not the case this time. Kelly and Greg offer a place to relax, unwind and renew while reconnecting with nature, family and/or friends. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Shirley Creek Lake House. You won’t regret it. Read on for a list of things I felt I needed to mention to complete this review. 1) More like a home than a rental property, 2) The hospitality Kelly and Greg extend through accommodations and communication surpass all expectations, 3) Everything is clean, 4) Even the smallest of details are attended to, 5) Completely stocked with everything you could possibly ask for, 6) Unbelievably comfortable beds with plenty of options for pillows, 7) Full size electric stove w/oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer, and dryer, 8) Cleaning supplies, kitchenwares, and towels, 9) WiFi with boosters, 10) Roku TV, 11) Significant amount of water pressure for washing dishes, showers, and doing laundry, 12) plentiful supply of hot water, 13) Tub/Shower with removable handheld shower head with multiple settings and long hose, 14) Keurig Machine with Pods for Caffeinated or Decaf coffee and pod to use your own coffee grinds and condiments, 15) Plenty of hanging space for clothes in laundry room, 16) 3 stand fans, 17) Popcorn machine with popcorn and condiments, 18) DVD Player with selection of DVD’s, 19) Games for adults and children, 20) Toys and books for children, 21) plenty of screened in porch areas to enjoy Just make sure the first thing you do when you get inside is plug in and log into the complimentary WiFi. Cellular signal at this property is nonexistent but this is not a problem since you can communicate using WiFi for I messaging and other forms of WiFi calling/communication/Apps. Social Messaging Apps are probably the preferred method of communication for anyone that can’t unplug anyway. So it’s really not a problem. I was able to communicate through Snap Chat with no problem.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

20 Feb 2022

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

Great Place

This property is just precious. The owners have done a great job providing everything you need for a relaxing stay. The coffee bar is a great touch and the patios are very inviting. We had a wonderful weekend and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R., Spring City

5 Jan 2022

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

Such a great experience!

We sold our home 11 weeks ago & this was our 6th consecutive vacation rental, for our fam of 7 (& 1 dog) as we search for “our place”. Of everywhere we’ve stayed (all on a comparable level), this homes’ preparedness & hosts were BY FAR the best! Kelly & Greg are incredibly great! They have SO MANY details tended to that the others don’t even hold a flame to! Their home is a comfortable getaway, near the lake. I ESPECIALLY loved the porch that makes you feel like you’re in a treehouse, surrounded by the woods. However, the kids preferred the main porch for cornhole & such. I would recommend this to anyone (assuming you don’t need high speed internet for work/school… there is internet, but it’s satellite, as that’s what’s available in that area)! Seriously, unplug & go bond @ this place!!!!

Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci F.

16 Dec 2021

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

Short get away

Very nice and clean place for our short get away. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

3 Oct 2021

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

Awesome weekend getaway

Our stay was great just minutes from the boat ramp and not far from lufkin. We spent the weekend and fished Sam Rayburn the camp was great nice fenced in back yard with a huge screened in patio and a second patio overlooking the woods. We also seen a few deer roaming the neighborhood. I highly recommend and would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa N., New Orleans, LA

14 Sept 2021

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

Just what we needed!

There’s not many properties that allow pets, have a large fenced yard, multiple screened porches, thoughtful decor, comfy beds, nice shower, stocked fridge, and 3 minutes from a lake. Oh, and the host was extremely friendly, accommodating and funny. It was the perfect fit, and we will be back!!! Thank you Kelly and Greg!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021