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Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun!

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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, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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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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

Property # 3944871vb
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

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
  • First Monday Trade Days - 50 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Cooper Lake State Park - 55 min drive - 70.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Manna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love staying on this property. This was my second time staying here. Lance and Pat are excellent hosts and have an unforgettable property. This will be the first place I look to stay every time I am visiting Lake Fork.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you Nathan, and we enjoy having you stay with us. Your consideration and care of our property is excellent and we look forward to seeing you next time you fish Lake Fork!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite VRBO by far! The place is decorated so pretty and absolutely spotless. The beds were very comfortable with soft, smooth sheets. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. The location is beautiful with the pond and we watched three deer walk by. The hosts even stopped by to introduce themselves and are such a nice, friendly couple. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you and we enjoyed having y'all stay at The Lazy 8. Our goal as hosts it to ensure our guests experience East Texas in a very comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable way. We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this cabin and really enjoyed our time. It was a perfect spot for a fishing trip. Very peaceful, comfortable, and exactly what we were looking for.The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We spent most of our time out fishing and it was a great location for that. After a long day on the water, it was nice to come back and unwind.Overall, a very positive experience. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, clean comfortable fishing cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for choosing the Lazy 8 again , and taking such good care of our property. We look forward to your next visit!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thanks Dan! We enjoyed meeting y'all, and hope you will come again.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Thanks Sheila we enjoyed having y'all at The Lazy 8. We look forward to hosting y'all again. Thanks for taking such good care of our property also.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

School

Wonderful property, exceptional host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thank you Laura, and we look forward to hosting you or your family anytime!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Thanks Charles and we look forward to your return visit!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having you and your family at our cottage, and Pat and I hope you will come again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Randi thank y'all for being such wonderful guests! We enjoyed meeting y'all and hope anytime you're in the Lake Fork area you will choose The Lazy 8 for your stay!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Thanks Nathan! Pat and I enjoyed hosting you and your son and hope to see y'all again. Thank you for taking such great care of our cottage!

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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