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Waterfront Family Lake House with Gameroom

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A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a small sink.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, wooden countertops, grey cabinets, and a window with blinds.
A hallway with a dining area featuring a long table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a view through large windows.
A stainless steel double-door refrigerator with a built-in ice maker, placed in a kitchen with light blue cabinetry and a wooden countertop.
A park with trees, a pond, and string lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Trinity River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Huntsville, TX
  • Place, Sam Houston State University
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas Prison Museum
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Huntsville State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Family Lake House with Gameroom

Waterfront lake house on a deep water canal located on a branch of Lake Livingston. Watch the sun rise over the lake, hang out in the gameroom, fish from the dock, kayak, float in our peaceful canal, or bring your boat and tie off at our dock in this family friendly place.

Enjoy meals in the large dining room in an indoor atrium with a fiberglass top. Relax by the fire pit, kayak in the canal, play cornhole, compete at family friendly arcade games, play foosball, air hockey, skee-ball, or board games.

Fish or swim from our dock. The community boat launch is one block away. Froggy Winery is nearby, as is Huntsville State Park and the prison museum. There are restaurants within 5 miles of the house - Daisy’s Diner (great home style food!), Frank’s Cafe & Taco Station (great tacos!), and Tallent Sausage (great BBQ and also has a meat market and grocery section).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised near water or on dock.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Children must wear life jackets when near water or
We cannot allow cats due to owner’s extreme allerg
Street parking is not allowed in subdivision. Gues

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2568591vb
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 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

About the area

Huntsville

Located in Huntsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Hearts Veterans Museum of Texas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Main Memorial and Sam Houston Statue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium or Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Huntsville, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Houston State University - 33 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Sam Houston Memorial Museum - 35 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Texas Prison Museum - 38 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Huntsville State Park - 38 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Wolf Creek Park - 57 min drive - 61.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Daisy's Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Rancho Viejo - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Family Lake House with Gameroom pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Family Lake House with Gameroom?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Lake House with Gameroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Family Lake House with Gameroom?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Family Lake House with Gameroom located?

This family-friendly Huntsville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Livingston and Trinity River. Sam Houston National Forest and Estelle Regional Medical Center are also within 16 miles (25 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. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable and great for a larger group. Appreciated having life jackets and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

We loved it

Great property manager and neighborhood, great get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks for the nice review, Jeff. Come again when we aren’t having 100 degree heat. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Comfortable

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thanks for the good review, Sean. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah D.

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

Quiet, comfortable lake stay

Roomy house with everything you need for a family weekend. Host was great, very communicative. Couldn’t have asked for better!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Rebekah, I am thrilled to know your family weekend at Lazy Villa was all that you hoped. Come back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

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

Vacation

Love this place. I just wish there was less mosquito 🦟
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
I’m glad your group had a good time, Mayra. The mosquitos have been worse than usual this year all around the lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here! The grandkids enjoyed the game room and there was lots of space for them to enjoy. The weather was great, and we brought our boat and enjoyed some time on the water. We were able to leave our boat in the water and tie up to the dock and we fished (and caught) from the dock. There is a nice grocery store up the road in Trinity. FYI - we cook a lot but there were not any spices in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
I am so glad to hear your family enjoyed your stay and your time on the lake. Thanks for the great review. Come again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn L.

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

Family fun

My family and I spent the weekend here and had lots of fun. Love the big dining room table and the whole concept of the middle room of the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thank you for the great review, Ashlyn! I’m glad you had a good time. Come back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Lake House fun

Nice location. Roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
I appreciate the 5 star review, Janet. I hope you and your friends had a wonderful time. Come again sometime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

Lazy villa

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was large and comfortable. My only negative is the yard / grass was not mowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Hi Lisa. I’m glad your group enjoyed your stay at Lazy Villa. I’m confused by your comment about the yard because it was mowed two days before you arrived, however, the grass does grow quickly there during the summer months and sometimes it is difficult to work around guests to mow twice per week.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cole C.

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

Excellent property. Great location

This is an excellent property for a weekend get away or to gather with friends. The house is nice and well kept, the amenities are plentiful, and there are a lot of things to stay busy and have a good time. The owner is very helpful and responded very quickly to all question we had. Would definitely recommend this property and will more than likely be booking this property in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for great review! I’m glad your group had a good time and I look forward to having you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Wonderful and Happy Lake Time

My family and I had a blast staying at this lake house. The host was responsive and helpful from beginning to end. The beds were VERY comfortable (I asked the host Mindy where she got them because my daughters liked them so much), and the yard was a blast for our children. I'd absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
I am glad your family had such a great time, Mark. Thank you for the great review. You are welcome back anytime! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

Awesome Stay

My family loved everything about our stay. From the house layout, the game room was a nice touch not only for my grand kids but also older folks that grew up playing pac-man, asteroids, dig dug, galaga, etc. And also great communication from Mindy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
I’m glad your family had a great time, Justin, and thank you for the detailed review. Come again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacobe P.

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

Loved ot

We had a lot of fun. The area was convincing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
I’m glad you and your family had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dabossartie2

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

Amazing!

We went to the house looking for something quite, peaceful and near the water. We got that plus more. The owner is amazing and was a blessing. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

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

Hicks at Lazy Villa June 2022

Mindy was very courteous and worked with me ever step of the way. Clean facilities and very quiet - think my 3 yr old granddaughter was noisest around! Had a good time. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Hi Regina! I’m so glad your group enjoyed your stay. You were great to work with and I would love to have you back at Lazy Villa anytime. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela N.

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

We spend great time at this place!

We really enjoyed our stay at this location because it is a quiet and peaceful place. A clean house with a big yard, where kids can play. We liked especially the dinner room with a glass roof. Also they have plenty of dishes, games and outdoor activities. We caught some fish and cooked it at their charcoal grill. The only thing we couldn't enjoy it was that we couldn't stay at the fire p
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
I’m glad your family had a great time. I’m sorry there was a burn ban that prevented you from using the fire pit. Unfortunate timing. Come back another time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

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

Outstanding location, real sweet place to stay!

We were so pleasantly surprised by our rental. The place was so nice and large. Dining area was great for our group. We did not make any food because my brother has a place one canal over and cooked for use daily but we had coffee every morning as a family and visited at the large table. Also sat on the bench outside in the am to enjoy the view. This is a great place. Very clean and welcoming. We would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
I am glad your family enjoyed your stay and I appreciate the detailed review. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Relaxing break

We had a great time at this property! House is spacious and full of natural light. House was clean and well organized. The beds were comfortable for a good night’s sleep! We loved that light switches were all labeled… so helpful! We played games in the covered atrium dining area, fished, relaxed on the dock, and enjoy s’mores around the fire pit. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2023
I’m glad your family had a great time. We would love to have you back again, anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Perfect Getaway

We were looking to get away and disconnect from everything and spend some quality family time together and make some great memories. Our stay at this property meet all our expectations. With the house being right on the lake we were able to choose between swimming in the lake, riding the kayaks and fishing not to mention all the amenities inside to keep all the kids busy and having fun made it a memorable experience. Mindy went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable and had everything set up to where all we had to worry about was relaxing and having fun. Definitely a hidden gem and well worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Thanks for the detailed review, Aaron. I’m glad your family had such a great time. Thanks for leaving the house clean. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Fun Girl’s Birthday Weekend!

Mindy was so wonderful and accommodating - great communication! Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Lots to do - kayak, play corn hole, relax in the shade or sun in the huge backyard. We also brought our paddle board. Walked around the neighborhood, games in the game room. So much fun! You can do as much or as little as you want. Beds were comfy! Kitchen had all the essentials including a coffee bar. Would visit again with the family or another girl’s trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thanks for the detailed, great review, Lisa! I am glad you had such a great time. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

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

Wonderful place to celebrate Christmas

We had a wonderful experience staying at this lovely lake house. The house worked great for my husband and our adult kids. The atrium area was just perfect for not only eating but for playing games. The game room was alot of fun. The weather was raining and storms so we did not get to use the outside area. But hope to return in late spring and get to fish and use the fire pit. The morning we were leaving we had 9 deer in the backyard. Mindy was the perfect host. Responded promptly to all my questions. We had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
I’m so glad to hear your family enjoyed your stay. I wish the weather had been better for you, but I do hope you will come again. Merry Christmas and happy new year !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

Perfect Spring Break Retreat

My wife and I spend part of spring break each year with our local son, his wife, and his 3 children (4, 6, 8). This property provided an excellent place to stay for us. For the adults, it was quiet and remote. For the grandkids, they fished, played in the yard, and enjoyed the gameroom. Mindy was an excellent hostess and provided answers to our questions in a matter of minutes. Oh, the availability of kayaks was a bonus. With our two that we took with us, we were all able to get out on the water Saturday afternoon. Fun! We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Lives up to the name

This place lives up to the name "Lazy Villa" This was exactly the place my friends and I needed for our vacation! I just graduated with my BA and just wanted to rest. The backyard has immediate access the river for swimming and water activities. I spent most of the week sitting on the dock with a beer and a book. Besides the dock, my favorite part of the house was the atrium in the middle of the house. My friends and i had meals and game nights at the huge table. It rained part of the week we were there, so we sat in the atrium and just listened to the rain. Very peaceful! Movie nights were super comfy in the living room and we were easily able to cook full meals in the kitchen. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Thank you for the detailed review, Nicole. I’m glad you enjoyed the house. A rainy day spent playing games in the atrium is my favorite too. Congrats on getting your BA!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby T.

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

Fun for the whole family!

My husband and I stayed over the 4th of July week with our twin toddlers and my mom. We had a wonderful time! Mindy is the most communicative and gracious host we’ve ever had. The house was the perfect lake house to accommodate families — large bedrooms with comfortable mattresses (that I will definitely miss!) and the large atrium for dining that can fit a big group. We easily fit 2 pack n plays in one of the guest rooms. We loved having access to the lake for fishing and kayaking and caught a few catfish off the dock. There are plenty of chairs for outdoor seating and a nice fire pit that we cooked s’mores over on the 4th of July. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. We went for walks every morning and in the evening when it was the coolest and saw turtles and egrets everywhere. There are more golf carts than cars there, so you don’t have to worry about a lot of traffic. If you get a chance to call in an order to Frank’s Tacos - do it. The fried avocados are a must. We ordered a few different meals from there that we picked up and ate back at the house since it’s so close by. I could go on and on. If you’re thinking about booking, just do it! You won’t regret it. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you, Mindy! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Shelby, I can’t thank you enough for such a detailed review. I should have you write the details for our listing! I am thrilled to know your family had such a wonderful Fourth of July week at Lazy Villa. We would love to have your family back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great Lake Retreat

Our family had a great time at this rental. It had a lot of space for our family to spread out. There were plenty of things to do right there with the kayaks, game room, board games, and corn hole. The home was very clean and the owners were very accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for the great review. We are glad you had such a good time. Your family is welcome back anytime! 😊

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Ferguson

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My husband and I live in Cypress, Texas and enjoy visits to the lake with family. Our love for creating memories with family prompted us to share our lake house with other families.

Why they chose this property

The wide, peaceful canal makes this waterfront house a wonderful place to get away from busy city life in the greater Houston area. The variety of birds that frequent the yard and dock add to the peaceful atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

The waterfront on a wide, peaceful canal is a great place to kayak and swim, but the canal is deep enough (about 10 feet in the middle and 5-6 feet deep at our dock) for a boat to tie off. The boat ramp is on the next street (you have to have a code to use it!) and there is easy access to Lake Livingston and the Trinity River. With restaurants 5 minutes away and Huntsville a short 25 minute drive, it is a great location.

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