The Putt & Paddle | Cedar Creek Lakefront

Summary:

Wake up to Cedar Creek Lake. Step out to your own pool. Walk down to a double-decker dock with boat slip and kayaks ready to launch. The Putt & Paddle is a 5-bedroom lakefront home built for big groups, calm-cove swims, and slow Texas evenings around the fire. Just over an hour from Dallas. Everything you need for a long weekend, or a full week on the water.



The Space:

Welcome to The Putt & Paddle, a 3,062 sq ft lakefront home tucked into a quiet cove on Cedar Creek Lake.



THE LAKE IS THE SHOW

A private pool sits steps from the back door, with pool heating available on request. Just below it, a double-decker dock with a covered slip handles boats and jet skis. Two kayaks are stocked and ready (bring your own life jackets). The cove out front is calm, protected, and clean for swimming and paddleboarding. Cedar Creek is one of the top bass fisheries in Texas.



THE HOUSE

Five bedrooms, four full baths, sleeping seventeen. One king, two queens, four bunk beds, and a sofa bed in the main living room. Two living rooms with gas fireplaces, two dining areas, and a quiet workspace if you need it. The kitchen is fully stocked, full-size appliances, dishwasher, and built for cooking for a crowd.



THE OUTDOOR SPACE

Covered patio with outdoor seating, fire pit, BBQ grill, and a covered outdoor dining area. Garage parks two, driveway holds three more, plus room for trailers and watercraft. Gigabit Wi-Fi reaches every room.



Whether you're here to fish, boat, swim, or just sit on the dock and watch the sun go down, this home was built for it.



Guest Access:

The home, backyard, pool, and both levels of the dock are yours.



Self check-in via smart lock. Door code arrives the morning of check-in.



Parking: 3 in the driveway, 2 in the garage. No street, grass, or country club parking.



We respond to messages within 2 hours, usually faster. For anything urgent during your stay, reply in the booking app or call the number in your welcome email.



A note on the neighborhood: Cedar Creek Country Club's tennis and pickleball courts are private to neighborhood residents and members and are not accessible to short-term guests. The clubhouse restaurant is open to the public, though existing club members get first priority and it can fill up. The golf course is available for guests of our home and tee times can be booked through golfnow.com.



The Neighborhood:

Cedar Creek Lake is the second-largest lake in East Texas, known for bass fishing, waterskiing, and a relaxed resort feel. The home sits in a quiet, established lakefront community on a calm cove.



Spring and summer are the peak lake season, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tornado and thunderstorm season runs March through June, so check the forecast and keep an eye on local alerts. Fall and winter are quieter and cooler, with great fishing year-round and pool heating available on request.



Within reach:

- Cedar Creek Country Club restaurant, directly across the street, open to the public (members get priority seating)

- Multiple free public boat ramps, all within 10 minutes

- Gun Barrel City for shopping and restaurants, 15 minutes

- Mabank for groceries and fuel, 10 minutes

- Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, 35 minutes



This is an HOA community with a strict 10 PM quiet-hours ordinance. We respect the neighbors and we ask the same of every guest.



Getting Around:

A car is required. You'll want it for groceries, restaurants, and the boat ramps.



Drive times:

- Dallas (DFW Airport): 1 hr 15 min

- Fort Worth: 1 hr 30 min

- Tyler: 45 min

- Waco: 2 hr

- Shreveport: 3 hr



Parking at the home: 3 in the driveway, 2 in the garage. Golf carts are a fun way to get around the neighborhood and are available for rent from the home (separate agreement, valid driver's license required).



Other Things to Note:

NO PETS

This is a no-pet property. Service animals as required by law are the only exception, with prior notice.



COURTS ARE OFF LIMITS

Tennis and pickleball courts visible nearby are private to neighborhood residents and are not available to short-term guests. Please do not enter the courts at any time.



POOL HEATING

$100/night, all-or-nothing, request 24+ hours in advance. Temperature is not guaranteed.



QUIET HOURS

10 PM nightly per HOA and Henderson County ordinance. A $250 fee applies per verified noise complaint, plus any HOA or county fines.



PARKING

3 in the driveway, 2 in the garage. No street, grass, or country club parking. Violations may result in fines.



WATER SAFETY

Life jackets are not provided for kayaks or dock use. Please bring your own.



SECURITY

Exterior cameras monitor outdoor areas only. No interior cameras. Decibel-only noise monitoring (no audio recording).



WEATHER

Tornado and severe thunderstorm season runs roughly March through June. Know the interior shelter spot before you need it.



WATER LEVEL

We can not guarantee the water level during your reservation. There are multiple sources online you can check to see what the water levels are.



EXTRAS

- Firewood delivery available for a fee

- Golf cart rental from the home, separate agreement, valid driver's license required

- Public golf tee times via golfnow.com

- Cedar Creek Country Club restaurant is open to the public (members get priority seating, can fill up on busy days)



Interaction with Guests:

We give you space, and we're around when you need us. Response time under 2 hours. The morning of check-in you'll get a welcome message with your door code, parking reminders, and pool heating options. During your stay, reply in the booking app first, or call the number in your welcome email for anything urgent.