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Life Is Better At The Lake

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a large island with stools.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of the surrounding trees.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, striped armchair, wooden bookshelf, and a coffee table.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Crockett, TX
  • Place, Houston County Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Davy Crockett Memorial Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Davy Crockett National Forest
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Life Is Better At The Lake

Peace and Tranquility at an "off the grid" vacation home awaits you. You can spend your time fishing, floating or waiting for the deer to show every day. What are you waiting for?

When you need a quite weekend or week to escape the hustle and bustle of your busy work week... Morris Retreat is just what the doctor ordered. You can spend your quite mornings sipping a cup of coffee, relaxing on the back porch reading a book or listening to the soft symphony of the crickets.

Get back to nature and book today!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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 the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2140126vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the area

Grapeland

Located in Grapeland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Houston County Lake and Houston County Lake Boat Launch can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Spring Creek Country Club.
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Map
Crockett, TX

What's nearby

  • Houston County Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houston County Lake Boat Launch - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Davy Crockett Memorial Park - 19 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Davy Crockett National Forest - 29 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Redlands Hotel - 59 min drive - 66.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mimosa Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Way Station Restaurant And Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life Is Better At The Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life Is Better At The Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life Is Better At The Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life Is Better At The Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life Is Better At The Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Houston County Lake and Houston County Lake Boat Launch. Trinity River and Spring Creek Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful location, great lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great home with a really nice dock. The home was clean and had everything you need for a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, lots of amenities, kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great llake house

We had a great time, fishing and relaxing.the gost made sure we had everything we could possibly need!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

This was the perfect location to stay the weekend, pick up our kids from Frontier Camp across the lake, and enjoy the water. House was well appointed and the beds were comfortable. Host was responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Retreat

This was exactly what we were looking for, it is very peaceful and relaxing. There is a shallow area at the dock for the kids to play in safely. The property manager was great to work with. We do plan on visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Families

This house was perfect for two families of 5. The shallow area in front of the house was great for the younger kids and the big kids enjoyed the kayaks and floating by the dock. The kitchen was very well equipped and the beds were comfy. There were a ton of board games and the porch was great for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May get away vacation

Lovely home overlooking water. We enjoyed summer, fall and spring in one long weekend. Swam, fished and the enjoyed cool weather after a much needed rain! It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houston County Lake property

Absolutely outstanding. Everything about the house, property, the property manager, the amazing view, and the peaceful neighborhood, were all perfect. I highly recommend this property to anyone interested. Extremely pleased and grateful for the opportunity to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spacious home, perfect location!

We had the best time at Life is Better at The Lake! This home was perfect for our Father’s Day trip. It’s spacious and clean and was even better than what the photos show. The kitchen was very well stocked which was great. The back porch was so lovely with comfortable furniture and a great view. We loved watching deer roam around the yard in the mornings and evenings! And the sunsets were to die for. The fishing dock was great (my husband caught a nice bass!) and we enjoyed floating in the lake. It was a great weekend and the house was PERFECT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake house to relax and enjoy the sunsets

Spent Fathers Day weekend together with lifelong friends. We fished the lake and swam in the nice sandy dock area. House was very comfortable and well stocked. The Nintendo Wii game was the highlight for us all. Lots of great family memories made. The view is beautiful and the sunsets were amazing to watch from the porch. Owner is very responsive and friendly. We didn't have access to use the boat house for our boat but it all worked out. (We didn't ask or communicate we would be bringing our boat.) This home is definitely on our list to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family retreat for wedding in Crockett Texas

We had a wonderful time at the Morris family retreat. Great house and fantastic location on Houston County Lake. Beautiful views to include deer wondering across the property between the house and the lake shore. Great with a fresh cup of coffee or the beverage of choice from a rocking chair on the back covered porch. Beds were reported to me to be very comfortable. The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms were great. Open concept from kitchen through dining and living to great view of the lake. Very clean property throughout. Close enough to Crockett venues and a beautiful East Texas drive on good roads. An absolutely fantastic weekend and it will be a first choice for any future stays in the Crockett area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Im glad you had an enjoyable stay. The lake seems to be a deer sanctuary lately.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us!

The Morris Retreat has the BEST layout for a multi family stay. With the expansive, well stocked kitchen, large table plus stools, the great room style tv room with sliders out to a large deck .. there is plenty of space for everyone! The 4 bedrooms / 3 baths are on either side of the center area - for nice privacy and noise control. The furniture on the deck was so comfortable I was looking for the label so I could order for my own deck! The lake was calm and the wildlife plentiful! Our only challenge was the AT&T cell service around the lake is lacking ... we adjusted w vpn calling. Randy was a responsive host ... super easy to deal with! If we ever have another party in Crockett we'll stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and uneventful, exactly what we wanted!

We wanted a quite and peaceful stay and that is what we got. Nice place with everything you need. Hoping to stay again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and comfortable home

My favorite spot was the lovely porch for coffee each morning! The kitchen was well equipped, rooms were very comfortable. Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to you returning in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lake house

We loved this lake house. Clean. Beautiful. Lovely lake. We really enjoyed ourselves. We got to kayak. We used the fire pit. We saw lots of deer. Gorgeous sunsets. Super relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location on the Lake - nestled into its own little cove. The house was perfect for our size group and had a great kitchen/dining/living area. Will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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Hosted by Randall E Morris

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