Heron's Nest - great sunsets, great birdwatching - Polk County

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Livingston, TX

Lake Livingston1 min walk
TDCJ Polunsky Unit20 min drive
Lake Livingston State Park23 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

downstairs bunk room

1 Queen Bed

living room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Heron's Nest - great sunsets, great birdwatching

Reconnect with your family, your partner, or old friends at this beautiful, quiet lakefront house. Create memories that will last a lifetime.

Just look at that sunroom, with a fantastic view of Sandy Creek Cove. Enjoy several seating areas in the sunroom, the deck, the living room, or the patio below. Go up six steps in this split level home and you will find the dining table and well-stocked kitchen, or use the charcoal grill downstairs on the patio.

Great primary bedroom suite (shower plus Jacuzzi tub) and second bedroom are upstairs. Downstairs is the third bedroom with a queen size bed and a great couch to sleep on, if needed. NOTE that the downstairs has a separate entrance and, I’m afraid, NO BATHROOM. Add to that the pull-out couch in the living room and you have four queen size beds for your group.

Relax outside in the hammock, fish, swim, or gather round the fire ring. Two kayaks are available for your use.

Within 20 minutes are restaurants, golf courses, bowling, a casino, and Lake Livingston State Park (details at house). Or catch your dinner right off the dock - it seems that the catfish are always biting. Great sunsets and a bird nesting ground nearby.

You have access to all that Heron's Nest has to offer, inside and out. Due to HOA restrictions, we can only have a maximum of 8 people.

Included in your rental:
*Well equipped kitchen: plates, bowls, glasses, pots/pans, mixing/serving bowls, utensils, basic spices & condiments, coffee maker and coffee, waffle maker, and of course a blender!

*Charcoal grill, fire pit, hammock, and two kayaks.

*WIFI throughout the house, Netflix, DVD/VCR player.
*Lots of board games and frisbees for the back yard
*Towels and all bedding
*Hair Dryer
*Washer and dryer

You should bring:
*Water toys and fishing gear (and license)
*Lawn chairs if you plan to use the campfire
*Food & drinks
*Personal toiletries
*Camera and binoculars
*’beach’ towels if you plan to swim

The House is not specifically child-proofed and the water is, of course, a hazard. Please supervise children carefully.

Easy parking for three cars on premises. Absolutely no parking on street, per HOA rules. Not suitable for large gatherings. Three night minimum on holiday weekends. Early check-in or late checkout MIGHT be available, $50.00 fee.

Property manager

Susan Koontz & Steve Smith

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Enjoy the gorgeous lake views on the spacious deck

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our HOA restricts us to 8 people overnight. No additional guests without owner approval. Limit 3 cars.

Self check-in with lock box. Upon arrival, notify the owner immediately if anything is not working or not clean. I want you have a great stay.

I will need the names of every adult per HOA rules. Pets are on the premises occasionally, it is not a 100% allergy-free environment.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Seniors-only community.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Livingston

Located in Livingston, this holiday home is near theme parks 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 Sam Houston National Forest and Lake Livingston. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Livingston, TX

What's nearby

Lake Livingston - 1 min walk
TDCJ Polunsky Unit - 20 min drive
Lake Livingston State Park - 23 min drive
Sam Houston National Forest - 31 min drive
Naskila Gaming - 41 min drive

Getting around

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 7 min drive
Miss Jeans Bar-BQ - 7 min drive
Vern's - 7 min drive
Jerry's Restaurant - 7 min drive
Simple Simon's Pizza - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron's Nest - great sunsets, great birdwatching pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron's Nest - great sunsets, great birdwatching?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron's Nest - great sunsets, great birdwatching?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heron's Nest - great sunsets, great birdwatching located?

This family-friendly Livingston holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Livingston, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Trinity River and Polk County Memorial Museum. TDCJ Polunsky Unit is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

K G.

14 May 2024

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

Serene Views

Overall, it what we needed for our business retreat. Quiet, gorgeous views and supplies in kitchen were sufficient.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

14 Mar 2024

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

Great stay on the lake

My family and I enjoyed a quiet week on the lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morteza S.

15 Oct 2023

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

Great

The info of the house was correct, my colleagues and I had a wonderful time here.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

6 Oct 2023

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

Retreat Enjoyed

We enjoyed our retreat and the hosts were great to work with. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharman K., sarasota, florida

6 Sept 2023

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

Very happy that we picked this place.

My daughter, my granddaughter and myself wanted a fun, peaceful place on a lake. This is the place to go. We brought floats and tubes and spent a lot of time in the water.Ate dinner one night at Chasers. and cooked the other nights. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you might need.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Koontz & Steve Smith

Steve and Susan are each seventh-generation Texans. We live in Houston and plan to move to this house when we retire - when we are not volunteering in national parks. We will always treat our guests as we would want to be treated.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this beautiful house, and are thrilled to be able to own a lakefront home.

What makes this property unique

I love to eat in the sunroom, there is a large nesting ground for water birds nearby, and they are very active in the morning and evening. And the sunsets are breathtaking.