A-Frame Lake House with Spectacular View!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81215 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gun barrel city, TX

Cedar Creek Reservoir
‪1 min walk‬
Tom Finley Park
‪5 min drive‬
Whatz-Up Family Fun Park
‪7 min drive‬
Terrell, TX (TRL-Terrell Municipal)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Loft

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This little gem is tucked within Mantle Manors with a gorgeous view of the lake! It boasts 2 spacious bedrooms with a king size bed in the master bedroom on the first floor. New Seally king mattress makes for a wonderful nights sleep. The downstairs master bathroom includes a stand up shower and a full jetted garden tub.

Upstairs is another full living environment with a bedroom including a queen and a full bed with vanity and another full bath. Also upstairs is a loft area including a mini-fridge with full coffee bar and sitting area. An additional day bed allows the area to be duel purposed for a 3rd bedroom if needed. This well kept house sleeps 6 easily with fully stocked kitchen, bar counter with bar stools and full sized dining room table. The kitchen includes a fully stocked coffee area with all the appliances needed to be prepared for your culinary needs.

The floor plan takes advantage of an open concept to include a sectional sofa with television entertainment area that includes a local antenna and internet fire stick to be able to view Netflix or Amazon prime. There are also a collection of DVD's to enjoy a late night movie with your loved ones. Century Link internet with modem key located in the master bedroom allows you to have unlimited access.

The sliding glass door from the living area opens to a full deck with a retractable awning roof for shade and a clean functioning BBQ with plenty of propane to be able to grill outside while enjoying the view. The privacy of over 1/3 acre with outdoor deck make for a perfect environment for family and friends of all kinds to hang out this summer, play games, bbq, swim, or just take in the view.

There is a private dock equipped with porch swings and with fishing poles included there are no excuses to not be catching cat fish right from the dock. They really start biting in the evening. Bring your water toys or ask regarding the kayaks we store on the property.

As the day turns to dusk, sit around the fire and watch the sun go down.

This house has everything to make a lake lovers dreams come true!

Property manager

LaDonna Frausto

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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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 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Please contact the owner

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Infants 0-8 months are allowed, however our property is not child proof at this time for ages 8 mo - 2 years old

Important information

You need to know

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: Please contact the owner

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gun Barrel City

Located in Mabank, 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 looking for area attractions can visit Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Gun barrel city, TX

What's nearby

Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Tom Finley Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Whatz-Up Family Fun Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
The Library at Cedar Creek Lake - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
Cedar Creek Country Club - 18 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Casa - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Frame Lake House with Spectacular View! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A-Frame Lake House with Spectacular View!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Frame Lake House with Spectacular View!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A-Frame Lake House with Spectacular View! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Tom Finley Park. Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and The Library at Cedar Creek Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

5 May, 2024

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

Randy and Deborah

Beautiful place for some quiet time away

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Spectacular Views!

My husband and I enjoyed a couple of days at the A-Frame Lake House. Great place for a small number of people. The house was cute and comfortably furnished - the king size bed in the master was fabulous! The kitchen was generously supplied with coffee pods and creamers for the Keurig as well as other kitchen equipment and supplies including plenty of dishwasher pods. There were bathroom essentials if you forgot yours, and laundry supplies to wash your clothes as you come in from the lake. The crown jewel, however, is the backyard. The deck is fabulous whether you’re having coffee in the morning while watching the squirrels play and listening to the birds sing, or taking in the spectacular sunsets across the water in the evening! The backyard is huge and well manicured, great for kids and pets alike. The yard is fully fenced, however, the gate to the dock needs one more crossbar to be more secure. Great dock, my husband caught two nice catfish in a short amount of time. Night crawlers were even provided! Ladonna was a very gracious host, providing a nice welcome letter and clear instructions, and was very quick to respond to us. I highly recommend the A-Frame Lake House and hope to return in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

27 Nov, 2023

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

Love the Lake Life

We had a wonderful stay. Perfect get away with superb TLC and lots of special touches. An easy, laid back place for relaxation any time of the year. Bring some bug spray though, as there were an abundance of lake flies (not sure what they were but that’s what we called them).

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David and Ann G.

21 Nov, 2023

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

Cedar Creek Favorite

Our favorite place to stay: house is clean, fully stocked, close to everything, great sunset views : everything you might want is here!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean & Betsy F., Carrollton

18 Jun, 2023

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

Lake Break

Last minute mental lake break. Very cozy, well maintained and stocked property. With great lake access and views.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

11 Apr, 2023

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

The best view!

This is our third Easter at Cedar Creek Lake and third property to stay in. This views from the back deck on this place can not be beat! It was stunning. The property is older, but very well maintained and stocked. The best stocked property we have ever stayed in; don't worry if you forget something, it's more than likely already there! The location was great; easy and quick to find. The dock area was fantastic and we spent the whole day out there. Swimming, fishing, enjoying the views. Thank you for creating such an oasis!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

24 Mar, 2023

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

I could spend forever in that backyard

We had such a nice time at this property. We stayed for a week for spring break (my husband is a teacher). A few notable things: I worked from there for two days. I had no problems with WiFi, including Teams calls (though I didn't try videoconferencing). My husband also had no issue while grading student assignments. Our dog adored the large fenced yard. The large back yard overlooks the lake, and it is gorgeous. We loved being out there. It was a reasonably secure environment for our large dog who wants to escape but also doesn't want to swim. If you have a dog that wants to jump in the water to make an escape it may not work for you, but it worked well for us. There was one spot on the bottom edge of one part of the fenceline that needed attention, but speaking with the property owners I have every confidence it will be addressed long before you book a visit. The property was so well-stocked! There were K-cups, S'more makings, frozen treats, bait for fishing, abundant high-quality toilet paper, a wide variety of seasonings ... too many things to list. It was great. Having a king-sized bed is a must for me and my husband, and the king bed in the master bedroom is a gem. My husband has restless leg syndrome so I am miserable if a bed shakes; this wasn't an issue. It is softer than we were used to but clearly a good quality mattress. The property shows a bit of wear, but that in no way affects its function or detracts from the beautiful location. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

darlene k.

11 Mar, 2023

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

The best vacation ever.

Our stay @ the lake house was the best, The place had plenty of everything you needed for your enjoyment.They had all the spices for a cookout, plenty of games for entertainment everything you’ll ever need and some. LaDonna you’re the best host ever. My family of 8 had plenty of room and we’re already trying to see when the next time we can come back to this beautiful, peaceful lovely place because it was the best cabin we ever stayed at.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla C., Carrollton, TX

3 Jan, 2023

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

Nice Getaway

This is our second time staying and LaDonna is the best hostess! She allowed us to check in early and everything was exactly as expected. You can't beat the views and it was so nice to relax for 4 days. The house is fully stocked and the bed is super comfy. We highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

J M.

30 Oct, 2022

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

Great stay!

Very relaxing. Obvious that the owner takes care in making it very welcoming. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

4 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful Sunsets!

My husband and I rented this property for a relaxing weekend getaway. The house is clean and EXCEPTIONALLY well stocked. There is plenty of parking if needed and the lake views are incredible. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the evening sunsets, cooking meals, drinking wine by the fire pit and going for walks and runs in the neighborhood. We also loved the fenced yard for our Labrador retriever. She enjoyed exploring the yard and swimming in the lake. The hosts were easy to communicate with and provided clear information on the property. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia D.

16 Sept, 2022

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

Vacation Station

This house was so great! Fit all 4 of us and two dogs comfortably. House was fully fenced in with plenty of room for the dogs to run and the host had everything we needed. It was the perfect family vacation spot and we would LOVE to stay again and again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Enjoyable Getaway

Great weekend stay. Comfortable place with beautiful views of the lake! My family and I would seriously consider staying again at this wonderful lake house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christan R.

12 Jun, 2022

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

Peaceful getaway

We stayed here for a high school fishing tournament and everything was perfect! We had plenty of room for the boats and the boat ramps are just a short distance away. They thought of everything and the sunrise and sunset is beautiful from the porch or the couch! My crew really loved the fully stocked coffee bar! The beds are all really comfortable! All in all this place is in a great location and everything the town has to offer is just a short distance away. If we are ever back on this lake this is where we will stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

18 Apr, 2022

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

Awesome!

Great location, very clean. Lots of extras included! Had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

7 Apr, 2022

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

Great Stay! Awesome view and all the little touches!

Beautiful home and backyard that leads right to the water! We loved that the back wall is all windows so you have a great view of the lake inside the home and out. Two areas for a fire pit and great deck to fish off of or hang out on (we tanned on the deck in the day and fished at night!). Floats and kayaks were available to use and we used both! We stayed in October and the water was a bit chilly but it was great to have the floats and kayaks included. When we arrived I told my husband we forgot the fishing poles and bait to fish with and there were poles in the closet and bait left for us in the fridge! I was just so impressed by this, it made it feel like the host really thought of everything!. We also got a cute welcome bag with everything we needed to make s'mores which was also so thoughtful. The dogs were welcome, which is a must for us when booking, and they loved it too. They just lounged in the yard all day and played with the neighbor's pups too! Linens, bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy too. Can't say enough good things about the place, we will definitely be back and bring the rest of our family! Thanks again for the lovely stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

6 Apr, 2022

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

Quiet get away

Was Christmas time to visit family enjoy rent something other than hotel room. Water was a plus.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kendra P.

6 Apr, 2022

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

Construction next door

House was fine and clean but there was construction next door. They were cutting down and burning trees. The noise, smoke and ashes were so bad we couldn’t even set outside. We left a day early. Owner was apologetic and offered us a free night if we come again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

5 Apr, 2022

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

Beautiful sunsets!

This house faces west and we had amazing sunsets - especially after a thunderstorm moved through. If I could give the "communication with property manager" question more than 5 stars, I would - very responsive and a ton of detail provided!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorin M.

5 Apr, 2022

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

SHort Stay

The property was nice I got a letter stating what was in repair so i knew before I got their what to expect. The owner was vary accommodating being are flight was coming early. Thank You

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Relle A., Dallas, Texas

14 Mar, 2022

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

Perfect for our Spring Break

My family wanted a quiet place to enjoy spring break and they needed water. We were lucky to find this spot right on the lake to relax and unwind. The kids played on the lake while we watched from the balcony or the dock. The windows are wonderful and the unobstructed view, simply beautiful. We are in love with the sunsets! House was well equipped (beyond expectations) and there was a generous amount of linens. We took our sweet old dog and she was safe to run around and explore the yard as the fence is secure and safe. My favourite thing inside the house was the sign in the bathroom. I will DEFINATELY be returning soon. ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Mar, 2022

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

Wow! Beautiful location and home.

What a lovely place, we could not have chosen better. Wonderful communication with owner and manager. They were so quick to get our dock lights on when we could not figure out. We are not the most mechanically inclined women. Everything you need and more for cooking! We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Our only negative was we had to leave the stunning sunsets! Thank you, we will return (very soon we hope).

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

23 Jan, 2022

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

Great find

We rented this lake house to celebrate our son's 18th birthday. My husband and son love fishing and trying out new lakes. The house was perfect, the dock was close and the view was just beautiful. I loved all the windows, our daughter loved the jetted tub. The guys caught plenty of catfish. We would definitely rent this place again. I am thankful we found this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

27 Nov, 2021

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

Awesome place for our family!

We have stayed in many rental vacation homes. This one was most well stocked by far and what is there is nice quality too! It made our stay that much more comfortable. The location was awesome and we look forward to returning in the summer time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Houston

24 Nov, 2021

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

Just as wonderful as the first stay

This was our second time to stay at the lakehouse the weekend and days leading up to Thanksgiving. The weather was great, and we enjoyed our time outside with a fire and lots of fishing. The house has everything you need. We cooked several meals and watched shows in the evenings. All the beds are comfortable and everyone slept great. Wonderful place for families and friends! (The fenced yard makes it great for furry friends too!)

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by LaDonna Frausto

We are Andy and LaDonna Frausto and we are thrilled you are considering our Lookout Lodge Casita Del Lago (house on the lake) for your lake getaway.

We have been married 32 years with 2 sons grown and one granddaughter born this year! We are both passionate professionals with full time careers living in Burleson, Texas with an opportunity to share a lake home with our parents who live in Altus, Oklahoma. Although they want to be silent partners we are so excited to be able to enjoy this beautiful lake with our family and with yours. We are also animal lovers with 2 cats 'Smokey and the Bandit' and our two collie young ladies 'Thelma and Louise'. They have all enjoyed the wonderful animal environment in our back yard and love the bird wildlife that frequents.

Our goal is to bring this way of life to people for an affordable price with a convenient process. We hope you enjoy your stay and make Casita Del Lago a regular destination for your lake vacations.

Why they chose this property

This is by far the most traditional A frame lake house in the general area. It is just close enough to this cute little town to be convenient but also very secluded when you arrive. Next door is the Mantle Manors Neighborhood dock with boat launch and picnic area requiring exclusive membership through POA. Access is included with your stay. It doesn't get any better than this for privacy, pleasure, and convenience.

What makes this property unique

Smart locking system allows your access without having to interact with anyone to start your stay. The code is sent one day prior to stay. A separate upstairs living space makes this especially inviting for vacationing with family or friends to be able to have their own amenities upstairs as well as on the first floor.

This property is fully fenced in the back and is one of the few properties that allow pets with additional fee. The deck entry and wrap around that opens up to the best view I have ever seen. Access to private boat launch next door included in stay. Private dock with room for your boat 20 ft or less and your jet skis allows you to be right at home to launch and keep water craft on the property..