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Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Zavalla, TX
  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access

Tiny Cabin with everything you need. Leave your boat in the water no need to take it out while you are here. Enjoy the Outdoors. Fish on The Largest body of Water in Texas or explore the Angelina National Forest. Great Hunting right outside the Door. Perfect for Hiking or Biking and water Sports! Located Mid-Lake. Cabin is about 100 yards from the water. Cabin doesn’t have water view but the property does and is waterfront. You can pull your boat up to the shore and Charge your batteries while still in the water. Cell phone service is Spotty, ( comes and goes). Time to unplug relax and enjoy the Outdoors. Also have Canoes for rent at a daily rate $25each. Pets are welcome.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
No Large Parties, but Friends are welcome to visit
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets need to be on Flea prevention.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking indoors. Please no butts on the ground.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please Do not throw cigarette butts on the ground outside. Either put them in the sand bucket on the porch or the trash can.

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: No Large Parties, but Friends are welcome to visit
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Zavalla

Located in Zavalla, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Twin Dikes Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Zavalla, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twin Dikes Park - 31 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 35 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course - 42 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Seay Lake - 42 min drive - 41.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Catfish Hut - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access located?

This family-friendly Zavalla cabin is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Twin Dikes Park and Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest. Sandy Creek Park and Kiwanis Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wesley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. These little cabins were nice and cozy. Our hosts made everything hassle free and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great cabin and location!!

We enjoyed our time spent at this cabin, We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean small cabin with queen bed and full size bunk beds and kitchen area and bath room with shower. Short walk to the water from cabin. Small porch with chairs and picnic table and bbq pit for outside cooking. Coffee pots toaster microwave hair dryer towels kitchen ware hot plate burner fridge. Window a/c air and heat. We had a small issue and the host was there in 15 minutes and resolved it. Very quiet and safe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Summer's End Adventure

The cabin was a perfect size for my fiancé and I and two kiddos, ages 7 & 11. Becky personally stopped by to welcome us and share ideas of places to go swimming. I feel many areas of Sam Rayburn cater to those who own boats. Since we do not, we explored nearby on our day of arrival. The cabin site had a grill, fire pit and play area that we enjoyed each evening after our day trips to Boykin Springs and Lake Tejas. Becky was easy to communicate with and provides plenty of towels!Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rivest D.

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

Will be staying there again

Enjoyed our stay the road getting there not so good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles a.

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

Awesome

Was a pleasure nice quite and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent accommodating Property Managers

Our stay was good and this place is clean and well afforded everything anyone would need!Unfortunately there was bad weather but the owner’s came to the rescue and placed us in their own home!Not many would have gone this far to take care of their guestThanks a million H and B
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Great little cottage

Thank you for sharing your rental, we had a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

John S.

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

Fishing trip.

Great little cabin for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Great Stay

It was a much needed weekend of peace and quiet for my husband and I
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

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

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed my stay. It was exactly what I needed for this trip. Becky was very responsive to any questions I had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

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

Great placd

Great getaway. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Love the tiny cabin!!

We had a fantastic time! The tiny cabin was perfect for our trip. It had everything we needed. Very clean and comfy. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Just what we needed

Clean and simple. Very convenient for hunting the national forest or fishing Sam Rayburn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaige H.

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

Fun fun fun

We went fishing for like 8 hours and made burgers on the fire
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

glenn v.

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

fishing tournament

House was clean and ready when we arrived. Host was great, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

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

Great weekend

Had a great fishing trip at this rental. Perfect cabin for a get away. Very quiet and relaxing. The host was great and very helpful. Will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Dustin and Ashley Mitchell

We absolutely loved this place. Had an amazing time. The host were more than helpful. Everything we needed was provided. Very clean. And in an amazing location on lake sam rayburn. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robb N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

There is no internet service. If you have T-Mobile you will not have cellular service.

Quaint and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Nice stay

Everything was super clean, smelled great and beds were very comfortable. Can’t see water from cabin but very short walk to a beautiful water view with dock, my husband was able to dock boat and leave in water which was very convenient. Seating for dinner table is limited but there were chairs on porch. My family really liked it here and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin M., Calcasieu Louisiana

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

Big bass weekend

First time to come to Sam Rayburn and still caught some quality fish. Lake level was about six feet lower than normal but it was still a successful trip. The cabin was perfect and our host Becky came by and was very friendly and we even met some of her family and had a great visit. Already looking forward to making another trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

The best! Location, cabin, and the renters!

Omg! I can’t love this place enough. It is in the perfect location, clean and the renters are so friendly. They really make you feel at home. This will be my go to place from here on out when we go fishing!!! I absolutely loved this place!! Not having to pick up the boat was amazing. Thanks Mrs Becky for everything y’all Did for us while we stayed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Fishing getaway

The property was very clean and nice. The first thing I noticed was how good it smelled when we opened up the cabin. It worked perfectly for our needs. It held my big truck and boat without any problems. The host was great to accommodate us and responded very quickly to my questions. Great experience and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Beautiful area and quiet

Great little cabin. Well furnished. Very quiet area. My brother and I were fishing a tournament and we stayed 4 nights. We’re only at the cabin to sleep but loved the area and the house. The roads can be a little challenging if it’s raining. Roads dried out fast and we loved the location. Definitely off the beaten track. Sam Rayburn is a beautiful lake and everyone we met were very nice. Eagles nest is a good restaurant too. Will book again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Smaller than it looks but clean

The cabin was fine but never got cold ac needs to be bigger or add another. It was an ok place but not ideal for swimmers...the kids caught zero fish but the water was really high. Better for a boat than bank fishing. All in all it wasnt terrible but wish it was a little closer to the water. Everything else was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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