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10/10 Excellent
GREG H.
9 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREG H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Cabin
#1 Swamp Life-Uncertain Lodge and Inn
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
#1 Swamp Life-Uncertain Lodge and Inn
Uncertain Lodge and Inn is a local, family owned Inn, located on a picturesque piece of land on beautiful Caddo Lake. #1 Swamp Life is a waterfront room. This room does not have a water front view, but it is right around the corner, allowing you to walk around the corner, to immediately enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful view.
#1 Swamp Life offers a full size bed, a twin bed, and a bathroom, which is very nice and comfortable for an individual, a couple, or a small family, looking for a cozy place to get away.
All linens are provided, including sheets, comforters, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths. We provide a 2-burner electric cook top for your convenience, however, you must bring your own cooking utensils. We also have a very welcoming pavilion with picnic tables, 3 charcoal grills (charcoal and lighter fluid not provided), a smoker, and a full size refrigerator for your use. This area is great for bringing groups together for dinner, entertaining, or just for relaxing and unwinding.
#6 Lake Time also has a full-size refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker (with coffee provided). Small bars of soap are also provided for your use.
All of the rooms at Uncertain Lodge and Inn are non-smoking, however, you are welcome to smoke outside on the premises.
Uncertain Lodge and Inn is located next door to a popular boat launch, Johnson's Ranch Marina.
Time spent at Uncertain Lodge and Inn is sure to give you a relaxing escape, from grilling, fishing, boating, and playing games in the lake front yard. With Caddo Lake being a 25,400-acre lake, you will never run out of memory making activities. You can expect great fun, with friends and family, making you want to stay longer with every visit.
Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
Upon arrival, your door will be unlocked for you, and your key will be on the table for you. While there is no office on premises, we are available if you need anything at all!
We hope to see you soon, and we promise that you will love your visit!
Keith and Leanne Talley
Uncertain Lodge & Inn
903-789-3292
#1 Swamp Life offers a full size bed, a twin bed, and a bathroom, which is very nice and comfortable for an individual, a couple, or a small family, looking for a cozy place to get away.
All linens are provided, including sheets, comforters, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths. We provide a 2-burner electric cook top for your convenience, however, you must bring your own cooking utensils. We also have a very welcoming pavilion with picnic tables, 3 charcoal grills (charcoal and lighter fluid not provided), a smoker, and a full size refrigerator for your use. This area is great for bringing groups together for dinner, entertaining, or just for relaxing and unwinding.
#6 Lake Time also has a full-size refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker (with coffee provided). Small bars of soap are also provided for your use.
All of the rooms at Uncertain Lodge and Inn are non-smoking, however, you are welcome to smoke outside on the premises.
Uncertain Lodge and Inn is located next door to a popular boat launch, Johnson's Ranch Marina.
Time spent at Uncertain Lodge and Inn is sure to give you a relaxing escape, from grilling, fishing, boating, and playing games in the lake front yard. With Caddo Lake being a 25,400-acre lake, you will never run out of memory making activities. You can expect great fun, with friends and family, making you want to stay longer with every visit.
Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
Upon arrival, your door will be unlocked for you, and your key will be on the table for you. While there is no office on premises, we are available if you need anything at all!
We hope to see you soon, and we promise that you will love your visit!
Keith and Leanne Talley
Uncertain Lodge & Inn
903-789-3292
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Karnack
Located in Karnack, this cabin is on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Caddo-Pine Island Oil Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caddo Lake State Park and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Dr. Karnack,, TX
What's nearby
- Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- Caddo Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
- Clear Lake - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
- Martha Josey Ranch - 21 min drive - 28.0 km
- Caddo Lake - 26 min drive - 37.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Big Pines Lodge - 7 min drive
- Lighthouse Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
- Shady Glade Cafe - 11 min walk
- Circle S Country Store - 8 min drive
- Madea's Kitchen - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Check-in
7.6/10
Communication
8.4/10
Location
8.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
megan h.
10 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caddo lake
megan h.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RM
6 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing
RM
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Stephanie M.
12 Aug, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Dylan
17 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dylan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tina B.
22 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Caddo Lake Getaway!
Tina B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Pierre
14 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay
Debra
8 Nov, 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor
Leslie C.
29 Jul, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Darryl S.
5 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, super convenient
Darryl S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Dennis P.
18 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awsome
Dennis P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
22 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Robert A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
18 Jul, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Keith Talley
Leanne and I both grew up in Marshall Texas - in fact, we grew up directly across the street from one another. Our friendship started early on. Leanne left town to pursue a degree in nursing, and I remained in town, pursuing my dream of living on Caddo Lake. I have been to many lakes over the years, but I have always had a passion and love for Caddo Lake. I moved here to Caddo Lake in 2020, where I began making my dreams come true. The only thing missing, was my dream girl to share in the experience with me. Leanne and I rekindled our friendship long distance, as she was living in the DFW area. In April 2025, we married on our property here on Caddo Lake, and she and our son Parker, now call Caddo Lake "our home", and we enjoy making memories every day!
We look forward to meeting all of our guests, and helping you create memories as well!
Keith and Leanne Talley
Uncertain Lodge and Inn
We look forward to meeting all of our guests, and helping you create memories as well!
Keith and Leanne Talley
Uncertain Lodge and Inn
Why they chose this property
When I saw this property with such stunning views and perfect access to the lake that I love, I knew that this was the perfect opportunity to share the gift of Caddo Lake with everyone else. Our property is located in one of the most popular areas of the lake, offering guests the most optimal experience. Leanne, Parker, and I live a half mile away, allowing us to visit with the guest and share the history of Caddo Lake everyone.
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