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Toledo Bend Lakefront Cabin near the “Chicken Coop”, with Private Boat Launch
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft
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Milam, TX
- Place, Red Hills Lake16 min drive
- Place, Harborlight Marina and Resort24 min drive
- Place, Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Toledo Bend Lakefront Cabin near the “Chicken Coop”, with Private Boat Launch
**Please note that effective April 1, 2019 VRBO no longer collects the 6% city tax, therefore a property fee is collected for that amount. VRBO continues to collect the state tax of 6% which is charged separately in your payment.
Located on Gibson Point peninsula at 481 Moran Crossing, Milam, Texas, just north of the Pendleton Bridge, this historic mid-century modern cabin named "Crappie House" is perfectly situated near prime bass fishing and the famous “Chicken Coop” crappie fishing areas. Set on a 2-1/2 acre property with 650 feet of lake frontage, the 2-Bedroom 1-bath cabin sleeps 6 (4 adults max) and boasts a "million-dollar view" from the spacious deck that opens to the dining area and great room. Accommodations include a bedroom with a queen bed and a second bedroom with a queen bed and twin bunk beds. Amenities include a charcoal grill, a 52" TV with internet service, free wifi, and a well-appointed kitchen with full-size range, refrigerator-freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, and toaster oven. The bathroom has a shower stall, toilet, and single sink. There is a washer and dryer. Linens are furnished for kitchen, bed and bath. Added bonuses are the semi-private boat launch on an adjacent cove, a large fire pit with wood, a tree swing, a screened dock house with eating and conversation areas, and a fish-cleaning station on a fishing dock. Crappie House is perfect for serious fishermen, families, and couples looking for a quiet, fairly secluded get-away. Nearby there is a small market and grill that sells fishing supplies, licenses and gasoline. (Louisiana and Texas licenses are accepted on all of Toledo Bend). The town of Hemphill, Texas is a 20-minute car ride away, and has a grocery store, restaurants, ATMs and various shops. Likewise, there are the same offerings across the Pendleton Bridge in Louisiana, about 25 minutes away.
Due to HOA rules, boats must be trailered when not in use and no fireworks are permitted.
Located on Gibson Point peninsula at 481 Moran Crossing, Milam, Texas, just north of the Pendleton Bridge, this historic mid-century modern cabin named "Crappie House" is perfectly situated near prime bass fishing and the famous “Chicken Coop” crappie fishing areas. Set on a 2-1/2 acre property with 650 feet of lake frontage, the 2-Bedroom 1-bath cabin sleeps 6 (4 adults max) and boasts a "million-dollar view" from the spacious deck that opens to the dining area and great room. Accommodations include a bedroom with a queen bed and a second bedroom with a queen bed and twin bunk beds. Amenities include a charcoal grill, a 52" TV with internet service, free wifi, and a well-appointed kitchen with full-size range, refrigerator-freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, and toaster oven. The bathroom has a shower stall, toilet, and single sink. There is a washer and dryer. Linens are furnished for kitchen, bed and bath. Added bonuses are the semi-private boat launch on an adjacent cove, a large fire pit with wood, a tree swing, a screened dock house with eating and conversation areas, and a fish-cleaning station on a fishing dock. Crappie House is perfect for serious fishermen, families, and couples looking for a quiet, fairly secluded get-away. Nearby there is a small market and grill that sells fishing supplies, licenses and gasoline. (Louisiana and Texas licenses are accepted on all of Toledo Bend). The town of Hemphill, Texas is a 20-minute car ride away, and has a grocery store, restaurants, ATMs and various shops. Likewise, there are the same offerings across the Pendleton Bridge in Louisiana, about 25 minutes away.
Due to HOA rules, boats must be trailered when not in use and no fireworks are permitted.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Best for 4 and older.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted only at covered patio w/rockers.
Important information
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Milam
Located in Milam, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Harborlight Marina and Resort and Cypress Bend Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Toledo Bend Reservoir and Sabine National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Milam, TX
What's nearby
- Toledo Bend Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Red Hills Lake - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
- Harborlight Marina and Resort - 24 min drive - 31.4 km
- Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center - 29 min drive - 40.1 km
- Cypress Bend Park - 50 min drive - 55.4 km
Restaurants
- Lost Frontier RV Park and Marina - 26 min drive
- Fisherman's Galley - 30 min drive
- Shell - 46 min drive
- The Rusty Cow - 25 min drive
- Kapri - 45 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Bryan Shelton
Hello. We want to introduce ourselves and tell you about this place. We are Bryan and Jamie, We have been married 33 years and have always dreamed of a beautiful lake front home, which we have found in the Crappie House. We bought this lovely location from Carol and Tom Dec 2024, who were sad to leave, but we reassured them we would love this place like they did.
This is a historic property, one of the first built at Toledo Bend Reservoir. The retaining wall was built in 1968. The property was owned by the Gibson’s Discount Center, who were the first store similar to Walmart, before they took over the US, hence Gibson Point. Here is a link to the Gibson story if you are interested. https://gsriley.com/2018/10/09/the-story-of-gibsons/
Bryan, my husband has been fishing on Toledo Bend for 45 years with his family. This lake is teaming with great fish and abundant wildlife. It’s a great lake to fish, get awesome pictures, and relax. We are happy to share this place with you and hope you find it as wonderful as we do.
Bryan and Jamie Shelton
This is a historic property, one of the first built at Toledo Bend Reservoir. The retaining wall was built in 1968. The property was owned by the Gibson’s Discount Center, who were the first store similar to Walmart, before they took over the US, hence Gibson Point. Here is a link to the Gibson story if you are interested. https://gsriley.com/2018/10/09/the-story-of-gibsons/
Bryan, my husband has been fishing on Toledo Bend for 45 years with his family. This lake is teaming with great fish and abundant wildlife. It’s a great lake to fish, get awesome pictures, and relax. We are happy to share this place with you and hope you find it as wonderful as we do.
Bryan and Jamie Shelton
Why they chose this property
Crappie House offers a unique opportunity to stay in a mid-century modern cabin and to live the good life as you lounge on the balcony or dine over the water in the screened dock house. And of course, there is the world-class fishing, not to mention the large outdoor area, perfect for creating memories with your family or friends and taking family pictures.
What makes this property unique
Few properties offer the acreage, accessibility to the lake, and the amenities that Crappie House has to offer, including a semi-private boat launch, fire pit and screened dock house with sitting and dining areas. Located just north of the Pendleton Bridge, Crappie House is situated at nearly the midpoint of the lake, allowing access to both the north and south ends, close to the Louisiana border. Guests may fish off the dock house balcony or along the seawall (be aware of large boulders along the sea wall and of the slippery seawall). For swimming, there is a smooth sandbar in the cove perfect for floating and kids' swimming -- go out from the launch to the white pole. It is usually 2-4 feet deep.
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