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Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home

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Tool Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | 2,200 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Home Exterior | Lakefront View
Lakefront Yard | Fire Pit
Living Room | Central Heat & A/C
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tool, TX
  • Place, Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluebonnet Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Office)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home

Overlooking the crystal clear waters of Cedar Creek Lake sits this expansive 3-bedroom, 3-bath Tool home! The vacation rental is the perfect lakefront retreat for those in need of time spent in nature. Whether it's fishing, boating, or sunbathing on the wraparound deck, ‘Cedar Crest Shores’ offers endless outdoor fun. Ease into your mornings by resting on the patio, and later, make a splash with a sunset boat ride across the lake before heading back to all the comforts of home!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Wraparound Deck | 2,200 Sq Ft | Laundry Machines | Patio

Surround yourself with family, friends, and stunning waterfront views with a stay at this well-equipped home, ideal for a relaxing lakeside getaway!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Office: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private wraparound deck w/ seating, outdoor dining table, patio w/ fans, lounge chairs, stone fire pit, dock
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen Smart TVs w/ Netflix, formal dining table, hardwood floors, wall-to-wall windows, open living space, interior lake views
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel, Chef's fridge, high-top breakfast bar, Keurig coffee maker, ice maker, toaster, Crockpot, blender, spices, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central heat & air conditioning, hairdryer, first aid kit, trash bags, paper towels, beach towels
FAQ: Quiet hours (8:00 PM - 10:00 AM), access only by stairs, boat lift unavailable, boating gear not provided
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), limited street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

CEDAR CREEK LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding
BOAT RENTALS: Causeway Marina (3.5 miles), Lone Star Marina (4.0 miles), Cedar Creek Water Sports (10.4 miles), Cherokee Landing (22.2 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Whatz-Up Family Fun Park (4.0 miles), Tom Finley Park (4.9 miles), Gun Barrel City Park (8.3 miles), Purtis Creek State Park (16.4 miles), East Texas Zoo & Gator Park (40.8 miles), New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures (45.8 miles)
DINE & DRINK: Milanos Pizza (2.8 miles), McClain's Restaurant & Willows Club (3.3 miles), El Jacalito (3.4 miles), Cedar Creek Brewery (3.7 miles), Tavi's Italian (4.1 miles), Vernon's Lakeside (4.5 miles), Hector's (6.2 miles), Huddle House (8.2 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Caldwell Zoo (53.6 miles), Dallas (64.6 miles), Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (77.5 miles), Angelina National Forest (123.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Dallas Love Field Airport (69.4 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The boat lift is not available to guests
- NOTE: Boating gear is not provided, guests are expected to provide their own
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Tool

Located in Kemp, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cedar Creek Country Club and Tara Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Purtis Creek State Park and Cedar Creek Reservoir. Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Tool, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bluebonnet Park - 49 min drive - 61.1 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 52 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark - 54 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Navarro College - 56 min drive - 68.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Figs Backyard Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪CiCi's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home on 3 May 2025 start from £145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dock & Fire Pit: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 6 mi (10 km) of Optimist Park and The Library at Cedar Creek Lake. Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Flag Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

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

Thanksgiving stay

Very nice. Clean. Lots of room. Great location. Beautiful lake. Well stocked kitchen, we were able to cook a thanksgiving meal. Thank you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy L.

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

Pretty View

The house has a beautiful view and plenty of space for everyone. My biggest complaint is the light switches were very confusing and half of them did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Guys golf trip

House was ok. There was a outside canopy that is in the listing that has been removed and not there any further. We were bummed out about that especially since it was still in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sheila A.

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

Family getaway

The property owners/host were very easy to get in contact with and responded quickly when we arrived and noticed the AC wasn't working properly. The house was very close to the water and had great steps down into the water for swimming. We were sad the dock was famaged by storms, but were kindly given access to the dock next door. Our only complaints involve the cleanliness of the property. One of the grills was super dirty and the kitchen fridge was dirty. The yard/ grounds needed attention...dead plants in all pots and a canoe full of water was in the yard. House just needs some TLC but overall we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Corrin M.

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

Not clean

We were disappointed in this property. Kitchen floor wasn’t clean and we had to clean a few pans before use. Clothes in drawers of prior persons stay. The outside had cob webs, bugs and had not been wiped down in a very long time. When we initially walked in, there was a strong smell. We took about an hour to collectively wipe down or clean inside and outside tables and chairs. We also had to but had soap for bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ilester L.

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

Labor Day Weekend 2024

To Whom It May Concern, the patio furniture in the front was not clean, The Front Porch should have been swept and inviting, as well as the kitchen felt sticky and needed to be mopped. My Son, Daughter and I took paper towels and wiped the outside table as well as swept the wooden balcony. Downstairs had little worms all over floor but my wife swept them up. it's disheartening to pay for a location and have too clean and dis-infect it before we can relax and rest. it has a beautiful scenery, but the cleaning was unacceptable. also investing in cushions for the outside Metal chairs and beach chairs will go along way. It appears this property is being neglected. my opinion. Sincerely Ilester Little PS- The Bathrooms and Toilets were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mariellen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Has potential

We found out the property recently sold to new owners. Communication regarding the state of the house prior to us staying would have been nice, but I understand they are trying to honor prior booked rentals. This home has a ton of potential. I'll be honest, the links in VRBO and ABNB are very deceiving. It is incredibly run down. It provided us with a place to stay, but it was definitely not at all worth what we paid, nor properly portrayed in the listing and reviews. My husband and our kids spent 3 hours cleaning the outdoor areas so that they were usable and cleaning windows so that we could actually see outside. There were several safety issues as well. Smoke detectors do not work. There were open electrical outlets with no covers and exposed wires. There were multiple exposed wires in the backyard. The downstairs toilets would start to overflow if you were showering. Once it is updated and renovated, it will be a great rental. The neighbors were very nice! We are pretty relaxed renters and have never given a poor review, but felt an honest and up to date review was needed until updates were made by the new owners. We were appreciative of a place to stay for our sons tournament.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrica P.

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

Amazing experience

We definitely enjoyed our stay. Will definitely come back. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and beautiful view. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shon M.

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

Lakeshore lake house

Great property especially liked the place was well equipped with amenities, TV’s, good comfortable beds and a kitchen with everything you need. Great to have spices, condiments and all that small stuff you forgot, it’s there. Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice Location

Overall a good place to stay. Evolve, who I guess manages the property, never responded to any of my questions. Water level was so low we could not tie my boat and jet ski to the dock. Had to wade through water to get on the boat. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Awesome Rental!

This house is amazing! Peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The view is breathtaking. Plenty of room to relax and unwind. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes. The property owner was very responsive and made sure that we had all of the information to check in. We definitely will be renting this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

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

Lots of room!

Great, quieter part of lake. Nearby Brookshires. Lots of enjoyable areas inside and outside in this large home. Most relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William

Lake Stay

Had a great time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William

Lake Stay

Had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Old folks review. The good and the bad

The property listing shows 2 king beds and 1queen, plus a lot of bunk beds. The view was great, the place was super clean and lots of seating places in the living room. I contacted the property manager ahead of time and was told the arrangements of the king beds, one upstairs and one downstairs. The 4 of the us are all in our 70’s so stairs are normally not our friends. So I knew this before we got there and both couples prefer the king beds. So I offered to take the downstairs bed thinking it was one level. Problem was once I got downstairs which had a handrail that lead to a utility room where the washer and dryer were located. To get to the bathroom, across the utility room, there were 4 steps going up with no handrail that you needed to take to get to the toilet. From the bathroom back through the utility room and then down about 4 more steps down without a handrail to get to the game room area. To get to the king bed/bedroom which was on the same level as the game room but the furthest room from the restroom. So a really long way to get to the restroom if you had to go during the night or anytime. Therefore we decided to stay in the queen room. This probably would not be a problem for a younger group of tenants. We are just too old.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex H.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

What we needed but nothing to rave about

Our group was a women's retreat and this was a nice drive from FW. Overall, our stay was good. Pros: Initial communication about the property, clean bathrooms, over all nice outdoor space, lots of fridge space, nice lake view, comfortables beds and couches. Cons: VERY SLOW communication during our stay, wrong code to get in the house, weird changes in water temp when showering, grungy sofa beds, and dirty/water damaged in downstairs areas on baseboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
Hi Alex, we want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you felt like your trip was less than stellar. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We provided phone numbers for two Guest Contacts and always responded to your messages in a reasonable amount of time. - We're so sorry about the issue with the door code. We've updated our Welcome Email, and we now text guests their code a week before check-in. - The house has a standard water heater and temperatures may change if guests are using different heated water sources at the same time. - The twin-sized sofa beds are always outfitted with clean linens, but we're sorry they didn't match your comfort preferences. - We've resolved the water damage on the baseboards, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the home and had plenty of room to relax and enjoy the lake views!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

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

Home away from home

The view was spectacular. The home was homey felt like we hadn’t left home. The property had lots of room for 12 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place on the lake

We had a great time relaxing on the lake for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom F.

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

Nice spot

Overall nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Amazing weekend

Great property. Stayed for a few days with about 8 guys. Went out fishing 2 days and caught about 70 catfish between all of us. Down time was great with the fire pit, ping pong table, and space for everyone to spread out. The twin pull out couches are a great idea for large groups. Would definitely stay out there again! Neighbor next door was a bit creepy. I can understand it could be a little daunting to see a big group of guys unloading next door, but the lady was like leaning over her porch to try and look into the windows at us. I feel they would/should know that the house next door gets rented for Vrbo. She chilled out and wasn’t an issue throughout the stay. Outside of that, weekend was perfect!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Monica

Great view, Cute House!

View was incredible! Lots of outdoor living space. It was hot when we were there (over 100 degrees), so we limited our backyard time to mornings and evenings. During our visit, there were lots of spiderwebs and the outdoor space was not dusted off, so that was a little icky. Inside space is nice. En suite bathroom in Master is fairly small, but there are 3 bathrooms in the house. Water pressure is great! Everyone loved their showers! A couple of the bathrooms are tight on space for your stuff (spot for clothes, toiletries, etc). There was shampoo and body wash in the showers but no conditioner, so bring your own. Plenty of towels for everyone. Lots of refrigerator space which we really appreciated. Pots/pans/utensils/knives were not great quality, so I'm glad we brought our own. There aren't a lot of storage containers, but there were Ziploc bags/foil paper left behind for our use. Top of the dishwasher pulled out when bottom rack was pulled out (due to weight?), so be careful with that. We couldn't get the upstairs TV to connect to anything except the DVD player (for which there was no remote), so movie night was downstairs. Overall, we enjoyed the house. It had good space to spread out and good space to hang out. Sofas were comfortable. The indoor ping pong table was nice for the kids!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer time

We had a great time!! The outside of the house was great for entertainment. Boat dock for our boat. Nice covered sitting area, kayaks, good size yard to play games in perfect swimming area right by the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Aubre C.

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

Nice for family

Overall we enjoyed our time. There are great common spaces to play games and hang out. The ping pong table and fire pit were highlights. It took us a long time to get into the house because the instructions were not correct. Then there were a few minor inconveniences such as no dish washer pods, no working coffee maker, etc. but nothing that ruined our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal C.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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