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Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Kitchen with Island
The Lazy 8 at Lake Fork
Our pond with She Shed and Cottage in the background.
Guest with a nice stinger of Chanel Catfish from our pond!
Private Security Gate

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emory, TX
  • Place, Lake Fork
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tawakoni
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun!

You and your family can enjoy the beautiful East Texas sunrise and sunset in Emory TX, fish top rated Lake Fork (a public boat ramp is located 3/4 of a mile from our property), watch the deer feeding in the early mornings and evenings, or fish in our pond for Channel Catfish and Bream. You can also visit First Monday Trade Days in nearby Canton. Our home has a 50 amp plug in for EV charging.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The pond is a no swimming pond. Fishing poles are available upon request. PLEASE, NO UNATTENDED CHILDREN AROUND THE POND!
Please leave dirty dishes in the dishwasher. We ask you to use a trivet to sit hot pans on and not directly on the quartz countertops.
The cottage is on a septic system. Leftover food from meals should be disposed of in the trash.

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
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 # 3944871vb

About the area

Emory

Located in Emory, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake Fork and Ruby McKeowan Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emory Livestock Auction and Leo St. Clair Music Box Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Emory, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Fork - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Tawakoni - 22 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Lake Tawakoni State Park - 42 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Greenville Promenade - 48 min drive - 68.5 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 50 min drive - 66.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Manna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Verona Italian Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! located?

This family-friendly Emory holiday home is located on a lake, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Fork, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Emory Livestock Auction and Ruby McKeowan Park. The Links at Land's End is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts have always gone above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. The cabin is absolutely beautiful and stocked with anything you need to make wonderful memories. If it’s not there, I bet they would get it for you. Besides the cabin, the acreage is just breathtaking. We will continue to stay here on our future getaways!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

5 Star Stay!

This cozy cabin was perfect for my family! The hosts are very gracious and did an amazing job making this property unforgettable. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Lodging

Cabin was very nice and comfortable. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Fishing

We had the best stay ever! The host are amazing, the property is neat and clean and so much to do! Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is beautiful and serene. There are hummingbird feeders hanging on the porch and other feeders throughout the property. The hummingbirds definitely show up. The pond is fun. I caught 2 big catfish. They have an adorable she shed. We did not use it but we did go in and look around. The cottage is very nice inside and out. They have everything you need.Lance and Pat are great hosts and we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Lazy 8 is a gem

Lazy 8 is such a neat place especially with all of the extras the property has. The She Shed is such a cute place, the stocked pond, the picnic area and the entire property is a secure area with the gated entrance . We will be coming back. It is also a perfect place for a girls trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

stay

Our stay was PERFECT! Thank you so much! We loved it and are planning to rebook in December.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

School

Wonderful property, exceptional host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia M.

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

So Sweet

This is sweet and spacious property. I had a few family and friends over and it worked out so well. Plenty of room! The hosts are so nice and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Fishing getaway

We were very impressed with the property. Very clean and inviting. The decor was fitting of a country cottage. We were in the area for fishing so we didn’t get to explore the area that much or the property itself as it has a small pond for fishing and a she shed. We both agreed that this would be a great place to take the family next time we’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Great East Texas Getaway

The Lazy 8 Cottage is on a beautiful East Texas property. Lance and Pat were the best hosts that I have ever encountered. I usually rent a home by a lake to fish tournaments or for fun, usually with one or both of my sons. This time, I was visiting Lake Fork with my oldest son and we were in a tournament on Sunday. Before we arrived, Lance did an amazing job of communicating all the details I needed to know. Upon arrival, I was blown away with the layout and detail of the property. It was obvious Lance and Pat are detail oriented owners. There was every item we needed to make our trip perfect. There is a washer and dryer, we used the dryer to dry out our rain soaked gear. The kitchen was fully stocked, coffee bar even had an option for frothed cream, and the charcuterie board that was waiting for us was over the top. The location can't be beat. There is a boat ramp right up the road. I will absolutely make this my top choice the next time I return to Lake Fork.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lance Nail

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Originally from Carrollton TX, we were introduced to the beautiful East Texas area by some friends. That began our journey of falling in love with the country! We found 8 acres of raw land and purchased the property in 2015. We have spent the last 8 years clearing and developing the site. In 2018 we built our cottage to stay in on weekends and extended vacations. One year ago, we completed construction on our retirement home and moved to our property to live full time.

During our travels in the US and Europe we have always chosen to stay in short-term rentals to get a feel for the area and meet local people. This process led us to our current adventure of hosting our cottage on VRBO.

Our goal is to provide our guests with a relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable time while they experience beautiful East Texas. We look forward to having you as a guest!

Why they chose this property

We chose our property because it is in the country, but conveniently located 5 miles from Emory TX. This makes shopping and eating out easy. The renowned Lake Fork is located 1 mile from our property, which provides wonderful opportunities to catch the next Texas lunker bass or a nice stringer of crappie!

What makes this property unique

Our property is private (gated entry), quiet, and peaceful. It has a stocked fishing pond for our guests use. We have boat parking and charging, outside 50 amp plug for EVs, and fire pit area to relax around.

Languages:

English

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