The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A spacious loft with wooden walls, a loft bed, and a dining area.
A spacious indoor area with wooden walls and a high ceiling. There are multiple seating areas with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area visible in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden wall paneling, a bed with a blue bedspread, a ceiling fan, and a framed sign that reads "LAKE HOUSE".
A single-story building with a red roof and a covered porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Zavalla, TX
  • Place, Sam Rayburn Reservoir
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rayburn Country Golf Course
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Caney Creek

1 King Bed

Farmer's Flats

1 King Bed

Needmore Point

1 King Bed

The Canyons

1 Queen Bed

Tiger Creek

1 King Bed

Upper Angelina

+1
1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Double Beds

Veach Basin

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Boggy Creek

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Peckerwood Point

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
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About this property

The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

Leave your worries at home and enjoy this 2800 sq. ft. lodge with 6 large bedrooms on bottom floor and two full bathrooms with showers. Large kitchen and living room with large TV/ satellite. Large upstairs bedroom with 6 beds for larger groups. Covered sheds for up to 6 bass boats with exterior electrical outlets. Washer/Dryer included. Cassels Boykin public ramp is less than 1/4 mile away. Grocery and tackle stores within 3 miles. Lodge built in 2016. When booking please select the correct number of guest as this reflects charges. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS/ANIMALS ALLOWED AND ABSOLUTELY NO INDOOR SMOKING.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upon leaving please start a load of towels and also load and start the dishwasher.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1737573vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Angelina National Forest. Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) away.

The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our group. We have several boats and this house is perfect for that. Great location. Host was amazing to work with!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Courtney is always great to deal with. This is our fifth year staying at this property. This is absolutely the best location and the place is great. Always so easy coordinating with Courtney and has been very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty rooms and space inside. Lots of parking space for boats and vehicles. Very close to Cassel Boykin launch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place, close to the boat ramp

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was top notch clean and will supplied very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Second stay at this great place on Rayburn. Perfect housing and location close to the boat ramp. Great stay for big families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for fishing trip. Clean , lots of room, great parking, great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

It was a great comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for fishing group

Great boat ramp access. Great stay for large groups with covered area for boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Second time staying here and it was great once again. Easy access to the boat ramp to get going in the morning and plenty of space in the evenings at the house. Great place to stay on Sam Rayburn.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual fishing trip

Love staying at the property… Plenty of room and great location to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great covered boat parking. Kitchen equipped with everything needed. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place

Love this place. Very comfortable and accommodating- we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good as it is every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bass fishing trip

Great place to stay. All 4 boats were parked under cover
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

The house was very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good setup. Great for a group of fishermen or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip Fun

Great location, next to boat launch. Great parking, held 8 boats easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fisherman’s Dream

Great property, hosts were amazing. Perfect setup for a group of fisherman, plenty of boat parking, lots of bedrooms/beds for a large group, very close proximity to the boat ramp. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THSBA weekend

Perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for fishermen

Perfect setup for fishing and tournaments. Plan staying here every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SAM RAYBURN TRIP

BEST PACE IN ALL OF RAYBURN TO STAY WILL ALWAY STAY HERE IF WE CAN THIS IS THE LAST OF SEVERAL STAYS AT THIS GREAT CABIN
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

We had to leave early due to storm and no electricity but we enjoyed the cabin while we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

HOUSE WAS AMAZING

House was clean, large and comfortable. They have everything you need there and parking is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High School Fishing Tournament

Great accommodations. Everything was correct for our trip. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023