Located in Mabank, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Henderson County Historical Museum and Henderson County Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. Travelling with kids? Consider Athens Bowling Center and Athens Praise & Worship Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
The Library at Cedar Creek Lake - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
Purtis Creek State Park - 30 min drive - 22.1 km
First Monday Trade Days - 57 min drive - 57.6 km
Getting around
Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
The Dock Restaurant - 15 min drive
Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 13 min drive
Whataburger - 13 min drive
About this property
Tournament Quiet Retreat ❤, Private Boat Ramp Fisherman's Paradise. Deep water
Located near Deer Island, this property has a private boat ramp and boat dock for fishing or sunning on the upper deck. Quiet neighborhood with streets for biking or walking if you're not out on the water boating or swimming. This guesthouse is situated on a heavily wooded lot that is gated and private. There are goats you can observe through the kitchen window and are friendly and fun to watch and feed. The home has a private deck with a gas grill and outdoor balcony where you can enjoy the sunrise or a relaxing evening. Unwind in the sauna or around the fireplace. The property is in Mabank which is very close to Gun Barrel City and a 30 minute drive to Canton (First Monday flea market). Also nearby is the Pinnacle Golf & Boat Club. This property is perfect for a family getaway or a fishing tournament! There is WIFI as well as a smart TV/Direct TV. The home features a full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, oven, and cookware. The living area features new flooring and ceiling fans. The bathroom is large with a bathtub/shower/sauna. This is the guesthouse behind the main house with partial lake views from the balcony.
Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
access to boat ramp, dock (upper and lower) and fire pit and wood is available.
No access to owner main house or attached deck or boats
Checkout time 11:00 am. Please leave beds unmade and put dirty towels in bathtub
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Tournament Quiet Retreat ❤, Private Boat Ramp Fisherman's Paradise. Deep water pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Tournament Quiet Retreat ❤, Private Boat Ramp Fisherman's Paradise. Deep water?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tournament Quiet Retreat ❤, Private Boat Ramp Fisherman's Paradise. Deep water?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Tournament Quiet Retreat ❤, Private Boat Ramp Fisherman's Paradise. Deep water located?
This family-friendly Mabank guesthouse is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Tom Finley Park. The Library at Cedar Creek Lake is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.
Tournament Quiet Retreat ❤, Private Boat Ramp Fisherman's Paradise. Deep water Reviews
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Glen, amazing host, made our stay very welcome, fishing was great, the lake view and weather was perfect, the house was very cozy and cool, lots of entertainment downstairs to keep us busy with our family
My husband and I have a lovely time staying here. The guesthouse barn was perfect and had everything we needed. The fishing was great, the firepit was perfect, the accommodations were comfortable, and the property owners amazing.
We throughly enjoyed this property! Beautiful lake, perfect place to fish and caught several, watched the baby goats, we had great weather and the hosts just genuinely want your stay to be enjoyable and fun! Great game room set up! We cooked several meals and really had no need to leave we had everything we needed. Rest relaxation and peace is what we took back home! Many thanks to Glen and Debra for their hospitality!! God bless all you have and share with others!
Beautiful property. Loved the lake access and great fishing at the pier. Cabin nestled in the back so we could take a break from fishing and enjoy the air conditioning.
This place was nothing short of amazing the place was super nice had plenty to do when not on the water and foremost the property owners were absolutely enjoyable to be around and very help full. I have stayed a lot of places and this one has been the best. Thank you for a memorable weekend.
Debra and Glenn were very welcoming hosts. The property was beautiful. We had fun fishing off the boat dock, enjoying coffee on the deck and the goats were adorable. There were plenty of restaurants nearby. The location was ideal.
This was an excellent place to stay. It was very clean, quiet, and a perfect location for fishing to the north or south. It was very convenient to have a private boat ramp and mooring whips on the dock. We made good use of the fish basket and cleaning station.
This place is absolutely perfect. Our mistake was not planning a day just to hang out! Booked for a girl's weekend and shopping at Canton. Everything was exactly what we needed.
We chose this place for the beautiful natural setting right on the lake, nestled in a wooded area. The rustic style is cozy and relaxing with a round copper topped fireplace as the focal point in the main room and a fabulous sauna in the bathroom! The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed preparing our meals on the huge island with black granite counters. Loved the location not far from Athens and wineries. While the area has some sketchy looking places on the drive in, it is safe nonetheless and the entire home is located on a gated property. The owners are fabulous people that immediately respond to questions.
My sister and her family stayed here while we were in another property just down the road. We were grateful to be able to keep our boat at your dock since the other property was too shallow for our boat. Also, thanks for allowing us to launch our rental pontoon boat at your boat launch. My sister said the kitchen and bathroom was very roomy. She did mention that some sugar ants got into her cereal in the kitchen.
We all enjoyed watching the goats and I enjoyed fishing from the dock in the early mornings
My husband and I chose this place to fish from the dock. The dock is in great condition and the owner Glen was there to meet us on our check in day and not only showed us where the "honey hole" is but went out of his way to get us live baits and jigs and showed us how the fish like it rigged! We saw and caught some sand bass, crappie, carp and catfish. He also started the firepit for us so it's ready whenever we want to take a break from fishing. We had a great time fishing on day one but then it got pretty windy on day two so we just stayed in and watch movies on netflix/tubi.
My husband and I were bringing our kids to summer camp and decided to have a little lake weekend before dropping the kids. Glen and Debra allowed us to bring our boat, use their private boat ramp, and helped us get the boat in and out as it was a little tricky. They both wanted us all to have a great time while we were there! They gave great recommendations around the lake and in town. The back house is a nice, clean, very comfortable apartment over a barn/garage. There is a porch with a gas grill that was great to have. The main room in the apartment has four beds. All very comfortable. There was more than enough room for my family of 4, with kids aged 12 &13. We have stayed at several Vrbo properties. This is one was one of our favorites! Glen and Debra were so welcoming, the lake is beautiful, the house is situated perfectly in a semi-private alcove. We hope to return next year when we make the trip to east Texas to get the kids to camp!
My husband and I work a lot of hours and needed to recharge. We decided to take a quick weekend trip away at the last minute. We had a wonderful weekend at Tournament Quiet Retreat! The property is well-maintained, beautiful, and quiet. We fished off the dock, played games in the game room, took a walk on the long driveway, and visited the goats. The accommodation was perfect for us. The kitchen had more kitchen gadgetry than a typical VRBO (nice!). The sauna was fun. The Temperic master bed had a remote with different positions and massage choices. We hope to return!
Perfect fishing getaway for a couple or small family
This property is very unique because it has it’s own boat ramp. A lot of them have docks, but I was able to launch my boat right from the property, which was a huge plus for me. The property is very clean and the kitchen is very well appointed. The gas grill on the deck is new and works well. It was a lot of fun feeding the goats too. This is a very nice property for a couple or a small family, but would not be as good for multiple couples or a larger family because there is only one bathroom and all of the beds are in the same room (there are only three rooms in the apartment, the kitchen, the bathroom and the main room.). My wife & I really enjoyed our stay and will most likely be back.