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Escape to the Lake for a Hidden Gem. Magnificent lake side setting.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gladewater, TX
- Place, Lake Gladewater2 min walk
- Place, Garland P Ferguson Park5 min walk
- Place, University of Texas at Tyler37 min drive
- Airport, Longview, TX (GGG-East Texas Regional)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4 / game room
+4
2 Double Futons, 2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds
master
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
1 out of 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
2 out of 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
3 out of 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Escape to the Lake for a Hidden Gem. Magnificent lake side setting.
Welcome to the Hidden Gem. Nestled among the Piney Woods of East Texas. This retreat overlooks open water of Gladewater Lake and offers fantastic views, sunrises, and sunsets. Family vacation, romantic timeout, girls’ weekend, guys’ hideout—retreat to open water. Renew, refresh & play at beautiful Lake Gladewater in a lovely, 2-story dream of a home-away-from-home.
Your comfort, health & sense of security is our top priority. Keypad entry and coded alarm system allow for NO-face-to-face engagement that you do not allow. A full upright safe is available to protect your valuables. The home and all-new furnishings are not only disinfected, but treated to repel virus and germs.
Brick home w/living room, beautiful gas assisted fireplace, smart TV, comfortable leather sofa pullout bed, 3 bedrooms downstairs w/smart TVs, a spacious loft/game room with smart TV, 2-triple bunk bed sets sleep 6, plus two futons. 3 full bathrooms with one available from lake entry. All new furnishings, luxury pillow top mattresses throughout, and premium linens. This allows you to comfortably sleep 12 in bed and 4 more with 2 futons and 2 more with floor mattresses.
All we need is YOU! Residence fully furnished, all stainless appliances, flatware, dinnerware, cookware, double oven, electric stove top, lg. microwave, jumbo fridge, flex brew coffee maker with complimentary coffee, WiFi and SO much more. Laundry room & plenty of closet space. You will never want to leave.
A lush St. Augustine carpet with towering oaks and pines provide canopy shade. Secured trailer area available, 2-car enclosed garage, pier, lakeside fire pit, gas fire pit, gas outdoor grill. Games inside and out, including foosball, indoor basketball game, lawn games including washers, corn hole, and giant jenga. Kayak rental available along with jet ski platform, and docking area for boats. Monday night bass tourneys, crappie, striped bass, brim & catfish…the BIG ones are here!
Fishing license required. (Ask about our kayak rentals) Fishing info go to TPWD.TEXAS.GOV search Gladewater City Lake.
Gladewater is the Antique Capital of East Texas. DELICIOUS food abounds at Booshay’s Cajun Restaurant & Bar, Texas Monthly recognized Bodacious barbecue, Stockyard Steakhouse, live MUSIC, museums and so, SO much more. EXPLORE the Piney Woods WONDERS from your own lakeside home base.
Reserve NOW for annual destination activities such as: Arts & Crafts Festival, Yamboree, Gusher Days, CASI Chili Cookoff, Round Up Rodeo, Downtown Christmas Open House & many more events nearby.
If you are considering a large group: No Events can be held at this home without specific details discussed and approved by owner. This home has limited parking ( only 6 vehicles) and is not conducive for large groups unless pre-set up. Additional fees are applicable if the event's needs can be met. Parking on lake road is not permited by city and tickets/ towing will occur. Additionally parking cannot occur on grass as there is a spinkler system on homes lawn. Please message to discuss details. Additional fees applicable for any visitors during stay.
What happens at the lake is remembered FOREVER. Memories are here, just waiting to be made by YOU! Come on home to Lake Gladewater for a staycation you will never forget. If you’re in need of even more space check out our other newly listed lake front property at VRBO2068200 wonderful views and only 1 mile up the lake.
Your comfort, health & sense of security is our top priority. Keypad entry and coded alarm system allow for NO-face-to-face engagement that you do not allow. A full upright safe is available to protect your valuables. The home and all-new furnishings are not only disinfected, but treated to repel virus and germs.
Brick home w/living room, beautiful gas assisted fireplace, smart TV, comfortable leather sofa pullout bed, 3 bedrooms downstairs w/smart TVs, a spacious loft/game room with smart TV, 2-triple bunk bed sets sleep 6, plus two futons. 3 full bathrooms with one available from lake entry. All new furnishings, luxury pillow top mattresses throughout, and premium linens. This allows you to comfortably sleep 12 in bed and 4 more with 2 futons and 2 more with floor mattresses.
All we need is YOU! Residence fully furnished, all stainless appliances, flatware, dinnerware, cookware, double oven, electric stove top, lg. microwave, jumbo fridge, flex brew coffee maker with complimentary coffee, WiFi and SO much more. Laundry room & plenty of closet space. You will never want to leave.
A lush St. Augustine carpet with towering oaks and pines provide canopy shade. Secured trailer area available, 2-car enclosed garage, pier, lakeside fire pit, gas fire pit, gas outdoor grill. Games inside and out, including foosball, indoor basketball game, lawn games including washers, corn hole, and giant jenga. Kayak rental available along with jet ski platform, and docking area for boats. Monday night bass tourneys, crappie, striped bass, brim & catfish…the BIG ones are here!
Fishing license required. (Ask about our kayak rentals) Fishing info go to TPWD.TEXAS.GOV search Gladewater City Lake.
Gladewater is the Antique Capital of East Texas. DELICIOUS food abounds at Booshay’s Cajun Restaurant & Bar, Texas Monthly recognized Bodacious barbecue, Stockyard Steakhouse, live MUSIC, museums and so, SO much more. EXPLORE the Piney Woods WONDERS from your own lakeside home base.
Reserve NOW for annual destination activities such as: Arts & Crafts Festival, Yamboree, Gusher Days, CASI Chili Cookoff, Round Up Rodeo, Downtown Christmas Open House & many more events nearby.
If you are considering a large group: No Events can be held at this home without specific details discussed and approved by owner. This home has limited parking ( only 6 vehicles) and is not conducive for large groups unless pre-set up. Additional fees are applicable if the event's needs can be met. Parking on lake road is not permited by city and tickets/ towing will occur. Additionally parking cannot occur on grass as there is a spinkler system on homes lawn. Please message to discuss details. Additional fees applicable for any visitors during stay.
What happens at the lake is remembered FOREVER. Memories are here, just waiting to be made by YOU! Come on home to Lake Gladewater for a staycation you will never forget. If you’re in need of even more space check out our other newly listed lake front property at VRBO2068200 wonderful views and only 1 mile up the lake.
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Amenities
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Access to water, recommened adult supervision
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside back patio only
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out time is 11:00 AM . If home is not booked following night , we are happy to consider a late check out request.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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 not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gladewater
Located in Gladewater, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Gladewater and Garland P Ferguson Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Panther Park and Community Center and Mrs. Lee's Daffodil Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at White Oak Roughneck Stadium or Panther Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gladewater, TX
What's nearby
- Lake Gladewater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Garland P Ferguson Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Tyler State Park - 27 min drive - 51.2 km
- University of Texas at Tyler - 37 min drive - 63.0 km
- Broadway Square Mall - 42 min drive - 68.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- SONIC Drive In - 7 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- FRed Lobster Headquarters - 13 min drive
- Granny Bs - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gena A.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gena A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
terry t.
2 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving trip
terry t.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for Staycation
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
4 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Laura H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathie R.
6 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kathie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
James A.
15 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
James A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia G.
23 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large family gathering
Patricia G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family funeral
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary T.
13 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful
Mary T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather E.
8 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Heather E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alec G.
7 Sept, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with plenty of beds
Alec G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle E.
26 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesomely beautiful
Michelle E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie D.
15 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Views
Debbie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan D.
31 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside home, outstanding host/manager
Jonathan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenna S.
9 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stop at the lake!
Kenna S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy A.
19 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host and Views!
Tammy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
13 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantasy football
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elaine B.
21 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Elaine B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
charles m.
8 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and friend reunion
charles m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kia M.
4 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Kia M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Linda A.
26 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Golf Trip
Linda A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
4/10 Poor
Rosa P.
18 May, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Underwhelming not what I expected
Rosa P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kara C.
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Kara C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Hideaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Barbara Grubbs
Why they chose this property
Quiet, rural, lakefront with dock for boats . Quick access to Tyler and Longview and Gladewater area. Antique shopping , Yamboree, , Gusher Days rodeo, and fireworks on the 4th is a must see.
What makes this property unique
Lakefront fun! Sleeps up to 21 creatively :)
Languages:
English
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