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Lake House Retreat-Magical Stay For All Ages-Boats, Firepit, Hammocks and More

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A wooden deck with steps leading to a wooden structure with a green roof, surrounded by trees and illuminated by string lights.
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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living room with a foosball table, a staircase, and a guitar hanging on the wall.
A wooden gate with a sign reading "395" and a hammock hanging on the right side.

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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With space for 10 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 2 separate living rooms, a private boat dock, and a patio with lake views. Families can enjoy birdwatching and sailing nearby, while the property remains pet-friendly in a rural location near Trinity River and Polk County Memorial Museum.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Goodrich, TX
  • Place, Polk County Memorial Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Livingston State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Pedigo Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake House Retreat-Magical Stay For All Ages-Boats, Firepit, Hammocks and More

*Entire lakehouse all to yourselves... Enjoy your privacy!
*Sleeps 10 guests. Enjoy your stay on a private and serene artesian spring fed lake.
*You can create new magical and lasting memories at the Lake House Retreat with your family, and friends! (Dogs welcome)
*Sit around the campfire...
Roast marshmallows and enjoy sharing stories under the stars.
*Embrace your vacation...
Vacation in a serene setting and experience days away having fun and bonding with your loved ones.
*Fun for all ages...
We designed the lake house for Comfort, Relaxation, and Enjoyment for all ages!
The lake house is surrounded by tall trees. You will enjoy the sounds and views of the natural setting. While you sit outside you will see turtles bobbing up and down in the lake and sunning on the docks, watch the cranes and ducks flying over the lake and you most likely will hear the frogs, woodpeckers, owls and ducks communicating and keeping busy in and around the lake.
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Water Activities All Year Round!
-Boats-Boats-Boats-
Kayaks, jon boat, canoe, stand up paddle boards are available at no charge for your entire stay. Ask your host for details about reserving paddle boats.
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-Fishing-
Fishing is a popular past time on our private dock, or select your favorite boat to cast your line from. We have bass, crappie, big bream and catfish in the lake.
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-Swimming and Floating-
Floating on the water is a wonderful way to spend the day at the lake house. We have a private dock with a swim ladder for ease of getting in and out of the water.
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-Fun and Relaxation-
We have inside and outside games, dvd's for our guests to enjoy, pacman table for two, foosball table, bean bag toss, XL checkers, and a mini putt-putt area.
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-BBQ-
A charcoal grill and bbq area is available for cooking up some delicious Texas bbq . To accommodate our guests, we also have a covered picnic table and plenty of outside seating.
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-Hammocks-
Hammocks are available for relaxing under the trees and enjoying your time with family and friends.
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-Outside shower-
For your convenience, we have an outside shower to rinse off after a day on the lake.
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-Campfire-
At night you can sit around a campfire for plenty of “s’more” fun under the stars.
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-The hosts do not live on property, but will happily assist when contacted.
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Your stay includes two private full kitchen suites:
You will enjoy a 2-story lake house with a wrap-around deck and two separate suites. Both suites have their own exterior private entries. You can also use the interior stairs that connects both suites, with a privacy door at the top of the stairs.
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-Upper Suite; is a 2 bedroom and 1 bath and has a complete kitchen with stove/oven, microwave, and air fryer, to prepare your favorite meals. There is two private bedrooms with queen beds, and a bathroom with a walk in shower. The living room has sofa and chairs, console table with chairs and a futon sleeper sofa. The dining area has a large dining room table, There is also a big screen wi-fi tv and a dvd player. This suite has plenty of windows; as you look out, it gives you a feeling of being in a tree house. The relaxing upper dining balcony has a umbrella patio table and it looks over the lake.
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-Lower suite; is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio and has a full kitchen with oven/stove and a microwave, a counter bar with seating, bathroom with shower, queen bed, futon sofa sleeper, cot and air bed. There is wi-fi tv and dvd player, love seat with chairs, a sitting/breakfast nook and plenty of windows with lake views. You can walk out the private entry and you are steps away from the lake and grills, campfire etc.
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With both suites, you will have access to the entire lake house that sleeps up to 10 people.
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There is plenty of areas to sit, relax and enjoy the lake in our backyard. Our private docks are for relaxing, getting in the water, fishing and boating. We also have an outside shower to accommodate you and your pups after a day on the lake. The lake house has a fence on both sides of the property, going from the front and back for additional privacy.
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-Parking:
Our driveway inside the fence will accommodate up to 3 vehicles. (depending on size.) Outside the fence, you can park up to 4 vehicles off the street, on both sides of the driveway.
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-Cleaning
We CLEAN AND SANITIZE interior surfaces.
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Location-
We are approx. 20-30 min. from Lake Livingston, wineries, antique stores, Naskilla Casino, hiking trails, the Big Thicket, restaurants, shopping. Hosts will happily assist you with finding other destinations nearby.

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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
Life vests are needed for children near the water
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We do not allow cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only, incl. e-cigs or vapor

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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 dispose of trash in big garbage bins in front of driveway. Remember any trash left outside, the critters will get into and it could be harmful to their health.
Please lower all boat canopies and table umbrellas. Please put all boats back on rack and lock the paddle boats.
Don’t forget to be courteous to the next guests and clean the outside grills. Cleaning spray located at grill.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud noise or music after 10pm. Our lake is very quiet and high volume noise will echo throughout the lake community.
You agree to accepting responsibility for the safe use water vessels. We are not responsible for any accidents caused by the use of water vessels.
No parties or day guests allowed. All guests must be accounted for at time of booking. (10 guests max)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4988652
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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Goodrich

Located in Goodrich, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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 Lake Livingston State Park and Trinity River. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Goodrich, TX

What's nearby

  • Polk County Memorial Museum - 18 min drive - 27.7 km
  • St. Luke's Memorial Hospital - 19 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Lake Livingston State Park - 20 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Pedigo Park - 22 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Naskila Gaming - 40 min drive - 61.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Andys Liquor - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Ancho Tacos - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pineywood Cooker Bbq - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪J & K's Grill - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House Retreat-Magical Stay For All Ages-Boats, Firepit, Hammocks and More pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lake House Retreat-Magical Stay For All Ages-Boats, Firepit, Hammocks and More?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake House Retreat-Magical Stay For All Ages-Boats, Firepit, Hammocks and More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House Retreat-Magical Stay For All Ages-Boats, Firepit, Hammocks and More?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House Retreat-Magical Stay For All Ages-Boats, Firepit, Hammocks and More located?

This family-friendly Goodrich holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Trinity River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of McCardell Lake and Lake Livingston. Lake Livingston State Park is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Carol Spreeman

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Richard and Carol want to share what our family and friends have been able to enjoy over many years. We have had so much pleasure on the lake; swimming, boating, fishing and floating on our rafts. We are all about making a difference for others and this lake house definitely has an impact on recognizing life's little treasures; and enjoying time with our loved ones and our friends.

Why they chose this property

We have used all the space we have at the lake house for our guests to be able to enjoy, relax and have fun!
There is non-gas lake boats that guests can use; kayaks, pedal boats, jon boat, canoe and paddle boards. (Ask host for more details.)
The Lake House Retreat provides a memorable get away, with many opportunities for adventure, enjoying nature, staying at a serene lakefront home and embracing the company of your friends and family.

What makes this property unique

You will have access to the entire house. The Lake House Retreat is an upstairs and downstairs house with interior stairs. The upstairs and downstairs suites has private entries and the stairs access door can be locked for extra privacy. Both suites have their own full kitchen and bathroom, the suites are lined with windows that look out on the lake. The fully equipped suites are tastefully decorated and designed for total relaxation.
Our guests enjoy the quiet lake atmosphere and the experience of staying at our little slice of paradise.
There is something to do for everybody; lay underneath the trees on the hammocks, get out on the water with a variety of boats that we provide for your use, a private dock, fishing, swimming and floating on a raft in the lake is enjoyed by many of all ages, there is plenty of photo opportunities of nature and the beautiful sunsets and you can sit around the camp fire, roast marshmallows and look up at the stars in the evenings.
The surrounding area nearby us offers a variety of opportunities; a casino, winery, the Big Thicket, Livingston State Park, a nice selection of restaurants, antique shopping and horse riding. We are happy to provide information to you on activities and places to go in the area.
*We have CLEAN AND SANITIZED all surfaces our home. We take recommended precautions to help keep our guests safe!

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