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Large backyard that is great for kids and dogs to run and play.
Pool
Zipline that is fun for all ages
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Mabank, TX
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Trinity Valley Community College
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Purtis Creek State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

Master 2

1 Double Murphy Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

The bunk house

3 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Main living room bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Open Water Retreat

This shaded private retreat is located on open water. To the right of the outdoor pavilion with fireplace, the property benefits from a sandy bottom swimming cove allowing guests to enjoy all that the lake has to offer. The backyard is lush and shaded, making it cool and enjoyable even on the hottest of days. The boat dock sits on open water for docking your boat or other water toys. Guests have access to a private boat dock launch located on the same street, a few houses from the property. Newly renovated, hotel style home, accommodates up to 12 guests very comfortably. The property boasts two private master suites and a bunk house. All of the rooms are separate of each other and can be accessed from the covered breezeway. In the evenings, when lake fun is over enjoy the covered pavilion with a nice fire.

Property manager

Heather Cicirello

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pavilion the is suitable for smokers.
Please strip sheets from only beds used and put in the laundry room.
Please take out your trash (Big bin is located in the fence in front of the house. When you leave please take trash bin to the end of the driveway.
Please put outside cushions back in the shed before you leave.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mabank

Located in Mabank, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Henderson County Historical Museum and Henderson County Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tara Vineyards and Winery and Athens Bowling Center. Travelling with kids? Consider East Texas Arboretum and Whatz-Up Family Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Mabank, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 27 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 30 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir - 46 min drive - 47.1 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 61 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Roost - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open Water Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Open Water Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open Water Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open Water Retreat located?

This family-friendly Mabank holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 12 mi (20 km) of Trinity River and Tara Vineyards and Winery. East Texas Arboretum and Athens Bowling Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

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

Fun family time.

We had a nice stay. Wish the weather would have been better but we made the best of it and the kids had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Great location and accommodations!

This property was great! Very clean and lots of room for our family.In addition, we were able to bring our dogs, and they had lots of safe space to run. The pool table, zip line, hot tub and outdoor fireplace were wonderful amenities! We would love to come back in the summer and take advantage of the lake activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Makayla A.

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

above and beyond

This was the PERFECT place. We could not have asked for better for our girls weekend. We came for shopping but wanted to stay just for this vrbo. So much fun to be had at this place. Spacious, clean, lots of amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jovanna E., San Antonio, Texas

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

Perfect lakefront getaway

We loved this vrbo so much we extended our stay. The outdoor living area is perfect and everyone enjoyed fishing, kayaking and reading in the hammock! I especially loved the detail and quality in their home and kitchen. We slept amazing and had everything we needed. Many thanks to the vrbo owners for providing a perfect home for my family to enjoy our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Joylynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A breath of fresh air

The house is nice, but nothing beats the view! You get to wake up and go to bed looking at the water. The place is big enough for everyone to gather around and to spread out -depending on what the mood is. It’s a nice option to have! 🙃
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dana N.

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

Mabank in August

The house was clean and was equipped with almost everything we needed. The parking was a little tight, but we managed. The air worked great, and everyone loved the zipline. The boat dock sits up too high for our tri-toon to anchor to it, but we managed anyway. My biggest problem was I had the wrong codes for the doors, therefore I couldn't get in. Thankfully, the property manager responded soon after I gave in and called.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie D.

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

June Vacation

Our family had a wonderful stay at this lake house! There was one minor issue when we first checked in, but the owner was very quick to resolve it and work with us. She answered all of our questions quickly. We loved the close access to the water and the hot tub was a perfect way to end the day. I would definitely recommend this location to family and friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Good Time

My groomsmen stayed here, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

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

Awesome birthday weekend

This property was perfect for a celebration of an 18th birthday with friends. We enjoyed the fun, relaxing home ad the teens loved the yard, outdoor areas and bunk room. We even had a dead battery and they let us linger until road side assistance came to get us going. What a lovely host and location. Already thinking about a return! The kitchen was the best stocked rental ever!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janae K., Santa Cruz

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

Such a fun getaway, super fun house!

This was a great house for our group with kids. With the kayaks, hammocks, zip line and game room, it was the perfect choice! House was really cute and updated and Heather was great with communication. The only thing that was a little disappointing was that the kids bedroom didn’t have a door to go into the main house. So having them away from us with just a door leading to the outside was a little weird. So we ended up sleeping with our youngest children. But seriously not that big of a deal we were sooo excited and loved our getaway so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

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

Great girls weekend getaway

Cute layout with multiple sleeping options and a great outdoor setup. Worked out great! The kayaks were an added bonus. Even though the water level of the reservoir was low and there was a small injury when trying to use the zip line, it was an overall great time! It is worth mentioning that the zip line should be reserved for kids only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D., Plano, Texas

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

Sweet 16

My wife and I took our daughter for her Sweet 16. Invited several of her friends to join her. They had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. This place is perfect for such an event. Heather is an amazing host and very understanding when issues arose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Wonderful Lake House

The house is great. Pretty much anything you could need kitchen wise. We spent most of our time outdoors. Host responded super fast anytime I had a question. Just overall a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

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

Terrific getaway!

We absolutely LOVED this property! The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had and the home is beautiful! The kids had a blast in the back yard and game room. The lake was a little low, but still plenty of area to swim close to the dock. Pretty great considering lake levels were low. Plenty of room for those that stayed at the house, and for family that weren’t staying overnight! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and then some. Will definitely consider this property again for our family reunion!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Great Location and Pet Friendly

Owner is so easy to work with and very attentive. Yard is large, shaded, and has view of lake. Nicely updated In a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Great weekend

Four of us enjoyed a great weekend at the lake. We utilized the various games and amenities on the property and had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liza D.

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

Fun Lake House

We had a great time staying for the long weekend. The teenagers spent hours fishing, and kayaking. We also enjoyed the hot tub! Our dog loved the fenced in backyard. Great weekend for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Reynoldsburg ohio

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

Relaxing and fun vacation home

We spent a great week at this lake house. My teenage kids loved the zip line and game room. We caught several catfish off the dock. The home is cozy with everything you could need.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Macy C.

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

Backyard

The backyard was great for kids! It was completely fenced in and had a swing and hammock we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Aubrey N.

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

Lovely Stay on The Lake

Had a great time with our family at the Enchanted Oaks! Goal was two days outside with our small kids and we got that! Property was clean and had everything we needed. Didn’t cook but it looked like everything you could need was there. Bathrooms were very clean, lots of towels. Backyard is a dream. My kids did the zip line all day. We tried fishing for both days but never caught anything. The kayaks were awesome and we spent a lot of time in them. Another review mentioned a neighbor who was watchful. We noticed him as well and took time to introduce ourselves. He was very kind. He’s just lived in the neighborhood so long and feels responsible to keep a watchful eye on his street :) All in all it was a wonderful trip. We’d come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

Relaxing spring break trip with the family.

First time to visit Cedar Creek reservoir. Spent four nice and relaxing days at this property. Our grandson loved playing in this completely fenced yard. They had several outside toys included for kids which was a super nice bonus. Dock sets on open water and we enjoyed catching several nice catfish during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jill C.

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

Christmas in Texas

Easy check in and great space for everyone to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Birthday weekend

Overall we had a great birthday weekend for our son. He and his friends enjoyed the zip line and hot tub. Our dog loved running in the backyard. The house was clean and comfortable except for all the mosquitoes. The biggest downside happened as soon as we got there. It was nighttime and we got out of the car to unpack, out of nowhere is this man standing next to my husband not saying anything. It was super creepy and gave us all a weird feeling throughout the weekend. Anytime we went out front he was standing in his carport staring at us or our guests. Also, the game room was a mess and the pool table is unusable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawnda P.

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

Girl Cousins Weekend

Every year, our girl cousins (group of 8 - all over the age of 48) get together for a weekend of laughing and fellowship. This year, we opted to stay close to home and chose this property. It did NOT disappoint. The space was very clean and just the perfect size for our group. The beds were so comfy, the kitchen island was large enough for us to all gather around, and we loved the outdoor space! We even played some cornhole! I'd definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Fall Break Getaway

We had a little time off from school this month and needed a close getaway. Enchanted Oaks was the perfect spot for our family, teenagers, friends and the dog! We absolutely loved the big back yard and spent a lot of our time relaxing outside, playing games and enjoying each others company. Hammocks, game room, outdoor gazebo with TV and grill, private boat dock....we enjoyed it all. The room setup was perfect with everyone able to spread out and have plenty of space. We are looking forward to our next trip to Enchanted Oaks on Cedar Creek Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Heather Cicirello

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I currently live and work in the DFW area. I grew up on Cedar Creek Lake just a few houses down from this one.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a retreat to come to and be close to family. This house is perfect for my family to come and spend time in a place that we all hold dear to our hearts.

What makes this property unique

This property has a beautiful backyard full of mature trees and wonderful lake views. The pavilion is a great place to gather around an outdoor fire and get very quality family time.
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