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Family friendly lake front getaway on Lake Livingston! Fishing! We love pets!

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Backside of the lakehouse, double decker patios with stunning views
Backside of the lakehouse, double decker patios with stunning views
Upper patio with 4 rockers
Upper patio with 4 rockers
View of the Red Bird Lakehouse from the water!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coldspring, TX
  • Place, Wolf Creek Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Livingston State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Sam Houston State University
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly lake front getaway on Lake Livingston! Fishing! We love pets!

A newly renovated, 1600 sf family friendly lakefront home on a quiet inlet of Lake Livingston covered in a forest of soaring pine trees. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with additional bunkhouse style sleeping for 10 (with an additional pullout couch). A double decker dock features ample seating to enjoy beautiful views from the entire property and cast your poles to catch dinner. Grill out for dinner on one of the expansive decks or the 12 foot picnic table nestled under the pine trees. This home is the perfect getaway for 2 families or 3 couples. It is stocked with life jackets, water floats, kayaks, SUPs, fishing gear, board games, children’s toys and books, 2 smart TVs, and baby items (pack & play, high chair, baby gates, and sound machine). We hope you feel at home staying at ours.

40 miles from the Naskila Casino in Livingston!

*Boat is NOT available for renters. Local boat rental companies will be provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have 4 small children ourselves, kid friendly!

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Your dog will love jumping off the dock too!

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please clean and cover grill.

Remove all food, empty kitchen, and bathroom trashes, bring trash to outdoor receptacle

Please replace lifejackets, kayaks, and anything else you used back to its original location.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No bachelor/bachelorette parties or weddings. No illegal drugs. No smoking inside of the home. Smoking inside will incur a $500 dollar penalty fee.

Please clean up after your dog, both inside and outside of the house. Waste can be disposed of in the outdoor trash can. Please use a smaller bag.

Please respect quiet hours between 10pm-7am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2977416vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Coldspring

Located in Coldspring, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Polk County Memorial Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Thicket National Preserve and Lake Livingston State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Coldspring, TX

What's nearby

  • Wolf Creek Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Lake Livingston State Park - 30 min drive - 29.5 km
  • TDCJ Polunsky Unit - 39 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Sam Houston State University - 42 min drive - 57.1 km
  • Naskila Gaming - 60 min drive - 74.9 km

Getting around

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Taquito - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Paradise Grille Almost on the Square - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The HOP in Coldspring - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly lake front getaway on Lake Livingston! Fishing! We love pets! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Family friendly lake front getaway on Lake Livingston! Fishing! We love pets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly lake front getaway on Lake Livingston! Fishing! We love pets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly lake front getaway on Lake Livingston! Fishing! We love pets!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly lake front getaway on Lake Livingston! Fishing! We love pets! located?

This family-friendly Coldspring holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Livingston and Sam Houston National Forest. Wolf Creek Park and Trinity River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quite location House has everything you will need
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart W.

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

Beautiful place

Great location, clean and very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Great lake house with fantastic porch

Nice quiet location with green belt across the inlet. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2024
Thanks for staying Ken and family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time in a lovely place. Thank you Ruthie and Jon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenna K.

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

Very nice view of lake from upstairs patio and very nice boat dock area.

Great experience. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Quick Getaway

Family friendly house with plenty of room. We loved having space for the adults upstairs and the teens downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed your say Julie! It's a great setup to throw the kiddos downstairs!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Lakehouse with a view

We enjoyed the nice view and the quiet location. Nice break from the city and work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Dawn K.

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

Quick getaway

Quick get away from Houston before 4th of July rush. Property was perfect for teens/dog. Dock was awesome. Cove was great. View was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay Tamara! Thanks for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

calvin s.

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

very relaxing

great plave on the lake brought the seadoo out and had a fun weekend with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thanks for staying Calvin! We are so glad you had a relaxing weekend at the lake. We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Wonderful family time at the lake

Ruthie made everything easy since booking. House was a fun location on the lake for my family & kids. Will definitely book again for a family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2023
Thank you Rachel!! We would love to host you again, thank you for treating our home as if it was your own!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn M.

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

Slice of heaven

Great and nicely secluded and safe place that we stayed in, had the whole area to ourselves. Our teen boys enjoyed having their own space downstairs. Ruthie was super prompt to respond to our queries and a delight to recommend. We enjoyed the extra toys of paddleboard and canoes that come with the stay. Brookshire Brothers is nearby in Coldspring for supplies. Highly recommend as a family getaway stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

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

Family getaway

The house was the perfect size for our family of 7. The kayaks and paddle boards were a huge plus. The water level in front of the dock was low but we made the best of it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Views

Loved the views from windows. Quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed fishing. On a short slew to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Family time

We had a baseball tournament in Coldsprings and needed a house to relax in between and after games. This house was perfect!! Loved the kids area downstairs so you didn’t hear all the running around above you. Multiple games provided, updated kitchen and bathrooms. Comfortable beds and couches! We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you Jessica! We are glad that you guys got some R&R in during baseball! Thank you for treating our home as if it was your own, we would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Celebration of Life

We had a wonderful trip for our grandmothers celebration of life. The house was perfect for our family. The house was clean and very spacious. The lake was a little low but it was nice to get out on the boat. Perfect for fishing on the dock and bringing your own boat to tie up was easy. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants easy access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much for staying!! The end of the summer is always the worst for lake levels, but by fall, it will fill up, and we would love to host you again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heidi m.

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

Overall great stay. Close to family that live in the area.

Property was clean. Beds were comfortable. Dock was as big as it looks in the pictures. A few things I would look at fixing... the paddle boards do not have their fins. The description of the house states that there is a hot tub. We could not find the hot tub. However, did not bother to ask the owner where the hot tub was. Overall a great stay and close to our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ruthie Hart

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We are a family of 6 from Austin, TX who loves to travel! We like escaping the summer heat to the mountains to hike and explore but love our time in the Piney Woods, fishing and swimming on Lake Livingston.

Why they chose this property

We want to share this property because it has been the perfect place for our family to make sweet memories. It is beautifully nestled among tall pine trees making you feel like you've escaped out of Texas. We hope that you enjoy our home as if it was your own.

What makes this property unique

Our lakehouse is fully stocked and equipped for families making it such an easy get away for people with young children. Swimming and fishing on the dock during the day and playing games or enjoying a fire in the firepit at night.

Languages:

English

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