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Little River Lakehouse Lakefront Retreat- Dock, FirePit, Paddle Boards & Sunsets

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mabank, TX
  • Place, Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Richland Chambers Reservoir
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Guest Room

2 Single Beds

Guest Room- sleeps 2

1 Double Bed

Guest Room- sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom- sleeps 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Little River Lakehouse Lakefront Retreat- Dock, FirePit, Paddle Boards & Sunsets

Lakefront Retreat with Paddle Boards, Fire Pit & Hotel-Style Comfort

Welcome to your private lake escape at Little River Lakehouse — a thoughtfully curated waterfront home designed for relaxation, comfort, and effortless enjoyment on Cedar Creek Lake.

Wake up to peaceful lake views, enjoy morning coffee overlooking the water, and spend your days paddle boarding, kayaking, or simply unwinding outdoors. Evenings are perfect for lingering by the fire pit or sharing meals in a warm, inviting space that feels more like a boutique retreat than a typical rental.

Highlights Guests Love

*True lakefront setting with tranquil views
*Paddle boards & kayaks included
*Private dock for sunrise coffee or evening lounging
*Fire pit for cozy nights by the water
*Hotel-style linens & towels
*Thoughtfully stocked kitchen & coffee station
*Easy self check-in with private entry
*2-car garage + additional driveway parking

Outdoor Living

The outdoor space is the heart of the home. Relax in Adirondack chairs facing the lake, enjoy the expansive yard for games or lounging, or head down to the dock to fish, watch the sunset, or simply listen to the water. It’s peaceful, private, and designed for slowing down.

Nearby Dining & Local Favorites

You’re just minutes from popular lakeside dining and local gems, including casual waterfront spots with sunset views, patio seating, and live music — plus charming cafés and lunch destinations perfect for relaxed mornings.

Perfect For

• Couples’ retreat
• Family getaways
• Girls’ trips & mother-daughter weekends
• Long weekends & mini vacations
• Remote work with a lake view
• Anyone looking to unwind and recharge

Whether you’re sipping wine as the sun sets or starting the day with coffee by the water, this lakefront retreat offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and memorable lake life.

Inside, the home feels calm, clean, and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Comfortable living spaces are designed for relaxing together, while the kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for easy meals and lake days. Crisp bedding, plush white towels, and thoughtful touches throughout create a stay that feels more like a boutique retreat than a typical rental.

If you’re here for a quiet escape, quality family time, or a lake-filled getaway, this home is designed to make your stay easy, comfortable, and memorable. Many guests return year after year — we’d love to host you too.

Amenities:
*Waterfront
*Lake access
*Fire pit
*Kayak / Paddle board
*Free parking on premises
*Self check-in
*Fast Wi-Fi
*Coffee maker
*Grill
*Outdoor seating
*Washer / Dryer

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Long-term renters welcome
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

Mabank

Located in Mabank, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Henderson County Historical Museum and Henderson County Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cedar Creek Country Club and Tara Vineyards and Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mabank, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 27 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Richland Chambers Reservoir - 45 min drive - 56.0 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 46 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Dock Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Don Juan's Romantic Mexican Food - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little River Lakehouse Lakefront Retreat- Dock, FirePit, Paddle Boards & Sunsets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Little River Lakehouse Lakefront Retreat- Dock, FirePit, Paddle Boards & Sunsets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little River Lakehouse Lakefront Retreat- Dock, FirePit, Paddle Boards & Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little River Lakehouse Lakefront Retreat- Dock, FirePit, Paddle Boards & Sunsets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little River Lakehouse Lakefront Retreat- Dock, FirePit, Paddle Boards & Sunsets located?

This family-friendly Mabank holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 12 mi (20 km) of Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Tom Finley Park. Optimist Park and The Library at Cedar Creek Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

John M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Very poorly maintained site.
Stove was disgusting
No regular cleanings. Rusty, broken and gross stove
Burnt food and grease underneath all the burners
Oven door was filthy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

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

Fun with family

It was a very nice relaxing place to be with family. Will recommend 100% to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Paddleboarding and Kayaks!

Had a blast! Hosted my extended family for a getaway. Perfect place to gather the family!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

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

Owner thought of everything!

Perfect stay for our family. Kayaks, paddleboards, fishing, firepit, bit porch with water view! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Super relaxing, perfect!

Awesome weather, lots of fun things to entertain the family, kayaking, paddleboarding, smores, fishing and perfect water views! 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Water Toys and Fun!

Came here for a quick get away with my 5 and 7 year old boys. Great for fishing and getting right in the water. Kayaks and paddle boards were a blast, had a few falls lol! Great place to stay! Hopefully will be able to make it back sometime.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark R.

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

Great Spot with Water Access

My friends and I came for a couple night getaway to unwind and relax. Was perfect. Home was spacious, big yard, and access right to the water. Nice firepit for beers, smores. Grilled steaks out back. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P.

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

Family Time

We truly enjoyed our weekend away at this property. The decor is amazing, home fully stocked and views are really breathtaking. If you’re looking for a short or long escape this is the perfect place.We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traveler B.

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

Fun Getaway!

Loved the lake! Perfect spot for a family reunion. Host is very communicative and house had everything we needed and More!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Very clean

The house was very clean and in a great location for the family to enjoy an evening together. Definitely would recommend this to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traveler B.

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

Gorgeous Views

Super cute place, great communication with host, highly recommend. Lake views were gorgeous, relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F., PLANO

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

Awesome lake access

Cool place, loved that you can get right in the lake and great views. Very clean and well stocked. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Fishing Trip

We stayed two nights for my son's fishing tournament. The property was clean and right on the lake. After fishing all day, our anglers were able to come back to the house and relax. Great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Perfect getaway!

Peace and quiet right on the lake! Place was as advertised. Definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Friends Gathering

Overall it was okay. Some pictures were a little misleading vs the actual appearance in person. A few minor esthetics issues but overall spacious, nice outdoor area with fire pit, inside area for card games, etc. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

July 4th family vacation

First of all: big props to owner communication. Super helpful for check in and check out. The house has 4 good bedrooms with space for 8 adults comfortably. The kitchen and eating areas were good. The lake access is FANTASTIC! We used the kayaks every day and brought our own big float that attached to the pier. The water is shallow and pretty calm in the cove. The fireworks around the lake were great. Better than any “show” I’ve been to. The whole lake community went all in for the 4th. The house has room for 5 vehicles (6 if you have small cars and park smartly). But it is in a neighborhood so if you need more parking, get your guests organized to car pool. The neighbors are nice but any renters need to be respectful of the rules to protect the home owner from complaints. Would absolutely return again. Thank you Erica for access to your house! We made great memories.
Calm water
Even baby had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traveler B.

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

Awesome

House was super spacious and well maintained. Perfect for our family trip. House was super cute and nicely decorated. We lucked out with nice weather and hung out on the back patio quite a bit and built a fire in the fire pit. We will be back for our next family gathering!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space!

After a quick initial cleaning, this was the perfect house for my group of ladies. Plenty of beds with cute decor! We enjoyed the fire pit and kayaks. I’ll bring the boys back another day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Comfy and cozy

Cute and cozy home was clean and comfortable. Lots of shade, the kids had a blast and the water was shallow enough that we didn't have to constantly keep worrying about the littles going too far and not being able to reach. Overal a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

James B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Father's Day Weekend

The location was ideal because the plan was to be able to fish and enjoy the lake. The property was spacious and had plenty of room for my family to comfortably stay. Some of the things that were shown in the pictures were not available when we gotvto the house. The fire pit wasn't usable and we were upset about that because we wanted to do smores. The hammocks were not there as well. Ended up having to go buy a grill because the grill on the property was full of maggots and we had planned our meal around the availability of the grill. The house could definitely be cleaner and updated. But overall it was a decent place and we enjoyed our stay after making adjustments to our plans. Neighbors and community was very nice. The communication with the property management was easy accessible. Thanks Erica
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway!

Wow, what an amazing lake front property! This house was perfect for our family of all ages! The house is very spacious and has such an awesome backyard that we spent most our time outside! We especially loved the kayaks, fooseball table and patio furniture under the shade. The dining room with the view of a lake was perfect for our breakfasts to start the day. The owner was so communicative and accommodating for a few custom requests. I highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Awesome views LOVED this property!

This was a great place to stay and celebrate my birthday with my family. We also had family friends with us and our two dogs and it was perfect. The home was good size and we spent a ton of time out on the back porch and in the back yard. The views are incredible and this home is so relaxing. A great getaway. We loved to oversized connect 4 game- we played this for hours! The hammocks and firepit were great. Everything was fully stocked and clean. Am planning on staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark R.

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

AWESOME FAMILY TIME

There were brand new high end paddle boards my kids loved!! My kids were in the water the whole time! We took the kayaks out multiple times, and saw lots of fish and birds flying around the lake. The Adirondack chairs were nice to relax on at night or watch the kids in water. The house was nice and clean and fresh. Super comfy for our large group of 12. Had everything we needed, thank you we will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn J.

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

Absolutely Amazing

This property and the owners did NOT disappoint me. My family enjoyed themselves to the fullest. I would absolutely do business with these owners again hands down. The house was beautiful. The lake off the dock right there is shallow, so all of my nieces and nephews could enjoy the lake water, also without knowing how to swim.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Akira W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Our Stay

Overall we had a great time. There were three dogs belonging to the family across the road which were not leashed. Two of them were pretty aggressive and would charge toward our dogs. We wished there were step ladders at the dock for people and dogs. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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