Star Harbor: Fireside, Cards, Game Room. Sleeps 14

Bayside on Cedar Creek is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath lakefront lodge on a private peninsula in the Star Harbor community, 75 miles southeast of Dallas. In the cooler months it is built for a weekend away with your group: a wood-burning stone fireplace under vaulted cedar ceilings, a 20x24 game room with a pool table and a credenza of board and card games, and a kitchen island and dining table made for long meals.



WHO IT SUITS



Card and poker weekends, knitting and craft retreats, book clubs, couples' getaways, and families on fall break. One house, everyone under one roof, nothing to plan. Adult groups are welcome; tell us about your group when you book. Parties and events require prior approval.



THE HOUSE



The home sleeps 14 across three bedrooms and nine beds. Two bedrooms have king beds. The third is a kids' room with seven beds, four full-size and three twins, sleeping up to eleven. Two full bathrooms, a full-size washer and dryer, and fiber WiFi throughout.



The great room has hardwood floors, seating for eight or more, and two large TVs. The kitchen has a French-door refrigerator, electric cooktop and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and an island that seats four. The covered patio has a dining table, lounge seating, and a propane grill, and the rear porch faces the lake.



THE FIRE



A bundle of firewood is waiting on arrival, with matches and a lighter; more is available locally.



THE LAKE



The in-ground gunite pool (unheated and open year-round; in the cooler months it is the view) and the private lakeside dock are yours.



LOCATION



Star Harbor is a private, non-HOA community on Cedar Creek Lake with a public 9-hole golf course, a full-service marina, and a community clubhouse. Athens, the nearest town, is 20 minutes for restaurants, antique shops, and breweries. Canton First Monday Trade Days is about 30 minutes north (Oct 29-Nov 1 and Dec 3-6, 2026; verify dates before you go). From the Dallas area the drive is about 90 minutes via I-30 East and Highway 31.



HOUSE RULES



Stay

- 2-night minimum, 14-night maximum; holiday weekends require 3 nights

- Any arrival day, any departure day

- Check-in after 4 PM; check-out by 11 AM

- Cleaning fee: $250 per stay



Cancellation

- Full refund 60 or more days before arrival; 50% refund 30 or more days before arrival; no refund inside 30 days



Guests

- Adult groups, families, and multi-generational groups welcome

- Parties and events require prior approval

- Quiet hours 10 PM to 8 AM

- No pets, no smoking



Water safety

- No lifeguard at the pool or on the dock; children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times