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Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake!

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Lots of places to relax and gaze at the water in the wooded backyard
Large, open floor plan with plenty of seating
Linger over meals at the extra-large dining table
The open-water view from the top of the boathouse. Lake living at its best!
A shot of a winter sunset. Even more spectacular in the spring and summer!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gun Barrel City, TX
  • Place, Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Richland Chambers Reservoir
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake!

"Almost Seaside," decorated in the style of Seaside, Florida with bright sunny colors and a fantastic lakefront setting. The best location on Cedar Creek Lake, on open water on the sunset viewing side of the lake within 5 minutes of the restaurants and shops of Gun Barrel City, less than 80 minutes from Dallas and within 30 minutes of First Monday in Canton.

This spacious 2,800-sq.-ft.4-bedroom home comfortably sleeps 10 with 3 queen-size beds, 2 full-size futons, 2 full baths, and 2 separate living areas.

The boathouse has an upper party deck perfect for watching the gorgeous sunsets, or relax in the shade of towering trees on the back deck or the upper balcony.

Indoor and outdoor dining tables each accommodate 10, with everything you need in the fully appointed kitchen.

Note: The rate of $295 is based on 1-4 people. Each additional person is $10 per night.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn both upstairs and downstairs AC to 85 in the summer months. In the winter, turn heat to 50. Make sure heat lamps in both bathrooms are turned off.
Trash pickup is Tuesday 9 a.m. Please empty all wastebaskets and place all trash into the dumpster, then wheel dumpster up next to the mailbox. Please do not use the recycling bin.
If you've used cushions on outdoor chaise lounges, please do not let them get wet if it rains. Bring them inside when you leave.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gun Barrel City

Located in Mabank, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cedar Creek Country Club and Tara Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gun Barrel City, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 18 min drive - 24.7 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 40 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Bluebonnet Park - 47 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir - 49 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Figs Backyard Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake!?

As of 18 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake! on 20 Mar, 2026 start from S$354, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Almost Seaside - Waterfront Paradise On Cedar Creek Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Tom Finley Park. Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and The Library at Cedar Creek Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

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 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack F.

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

Nice getaway

Just needed a little getaway and some room for friends who came to town. Very relaxing sitting out back with a view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

Total Relaxation at the Lake

The photos just don't do it justice. This house is so cute and we had so much fun staying here. We spent almost all our time outside either on the chaise lounges on the back deck or playing in the water with the kids. We even ate most of our meals outside on the extra-large outdoor table. It feels like you're in the country when you see the huge backyard, towering oak trees and picturesque open water. I instantly felt all my stress melt away, and I was amazed at how well I slept on the comfortable mattresses. The air even feels cleaner out there. The owners were great. They answered every last question, and the house was spotless. Thanks for a totally relaxing vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Great locatio!

Close to town and the house is great with amazing views of the lake! Also has a great fishing dock!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naznin N.

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

Awesome property manager

It was an amazing trip. Everything on the house was well organized. Loved the view of lake from dock. Bill is a very amazing owner. He was very cooperative. Would love to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Almost Seaside was great

My friends and I had a nice weekend getaway at this house. It looked just like the pictures and had everything we needed to be comfortable and to make all our meals. My favorite part was sitting on the lawn chairs on the second story deck during sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn W.

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

Great time!!!

We all had a wonderful time!! Would definitely rent this house again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Amazing Labor Day Weekend

Another great weekend at "Almost Seaside", this was our second time and it was just as great as the first....... Very relaxing and spacious..... Everything we needed was there and close to all the restaurants and Bars...... We had a great time with family and friends in the area and lots of lake time.....
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan y.

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

Very pleased

Great place to stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Alma C.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. We we're comfortable in the home. The only thing I didn't like was that there were a lot of sliders. I suggested to the owner to get the property sprayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Weekend Fun at the lake!

The house was everything we expected and more. Very comfortable, great location. It’s 5 houses from our friends home, which made it perfect for us. We will be back Labor Day! Can’t wait !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

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

Wonderful place!

My adult son, daughter and law and I stayed over the weekend. Very nice. Home is beautiful and we liked that rooms were separated from upstairs and downstairs. The living areas were big and comfortable. We played some of the board games the owner had left. Due to very hot weather, we didn't spend much time outside but they do have a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Memories Made

Memories made at a lovely place. Great views from the home. Lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

George W.

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

Almost Seaside

We full enjoyed our stay. The house was spotless and accommodated our group of 10 perfectly. We brought our own boat and the dock was was already occupied with a boat so space down at the lake front was limited. Overall good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leesa J.

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

Fantastic family weekend

The property was awesome! We had such a great time celebrating my mother's 78th birthday! There was plenty of room and the lake was gorgeous! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Roomy with a great view

Lots of room and very comfortable. Location is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karenna S.

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

Super cute!!!

LOVED the house! House decor was super cute with all the colorful fish and beach vibes! Right on the lake. We all went fishing off the dock and caught some catfish. Every one had a great time. House was clean, spacious, with plenty of seating and sleeping space. Had everything we needed!! (except bug spray lmao) Was in the area for an event this weekend and this was the perfect spot to come back to and relax! Lovely neighborhood, lovely back yard and amazing wrap around porches with awesome views! A FANTASTIC place to go to when needing to get out of the big city! Also, multiple people getting ready for our event and the showers never ran out of hot water!!! ❤️ Always a plus! My only complaint which has nothing to do with this property or it’s owners is that the neighbor is currently doing some type of construction in their back yard and would start the power tools around 7-8am during the weekend, and the other neighbor was doing yard work with a loud lawn mower today which all had me awake pretty early my entire stay... kinda annoying for me, my friends slept right through it though... but at least being there was pleasant enough to where I didn’t mind being awake!! Just kinda tired. Other than that it was generally really quiet. I rate it a 9.8/10 and would 1000000000% rent it again if in the area!!!!! Owners, Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

wendy h.

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

Great waterfront location

Great location, boat dock with sun deck was perfect for watching sunsets. Kitchen had all needed stuff for us to cook all our meals. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Cute & Comfortable

Great place to stay for a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacki T.

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

Our stay.

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad_Candace C.

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

Super clean and Great Lake views

Almost Seaside was the perfect house for a quiet end to 2020. The house is well furnished and very clean! We enjoyed the views from the upstairs living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie r.

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

Great Thanksgiving Get Away

We stayed here for Thanksgiving and had a great trip. The house is roomy and the kitchen had everything we needed for our feast. Plenty or towels, bedding and games. The only thing we would change is the wifi is not consistent and there is only 1 TV with a few stations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Awesome lake house

Awesome lake house! Clean and well stocked. Everything works. Wife loves the decorations. Nice backyard that leads to the lake. The owner is very responsive, courteous. Definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great weekend getaway!

We celebrated my dad’s birthday at this home. The home is in a great location on the lake, its layout is perfect for large families, and the hosts were very helpful. No complaints—We will look to book here again if we go back to Cedar Creek!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gabrielle c.

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

Awesome stay

Beautiful home and location. Owner was very responsive with questions/issues. We will definitely be booking here again. Thank you so much Laurie and Bill
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O.

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

Family lakeside fun

This house was great for 5 of us and we enjoyed the views, even when the weather was messy. Well stocked with family games and an upstairs sun room is great for hanging out with family. Just what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bill Ivy

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We live in Austin and discovered Seaside, Florida in the summer of 1990. We've been back nine times since then and love all the family memories we've made there. We named our home "Almost Seaside" because we wanted to recreate that Seaside vibe of total relaxation and nonstop fun with family and friends much closer to home. It's a wonderful escape from the fast pace of the city.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this home because of its openness and amazing location. The water views are incredible, especially the sunsets. It comfortably sleeps 10, with plenty of areas to gather together or to seek out some quiet space just for yourself. After a day of swimming and boating, it's so peaceful to relax on the deck and gaze out at the water. And we're just an hour from downtown Dallas and within 5 minutes of the most popular restaurants and bars on the lake.

What makes this property unique

The colors are bright and happy. The kitchen has everything you could possibly want, and there's a large grill outdoors. The indoor dining table seats 12, and there's also an outdoor table that seats 10. It's a perfect place to reconnect with friends, or to spend fun times with your parents, kids or grandchildren.

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