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Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
A spacious living area with a large brown couch, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a central island.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, two recliners, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Chico, TX
  • Place, Lake Bridgeport
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Amon G Carter
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome!

Dockside Dining Area | BBQ Ready | 5 Mi to North Side Marina

The hush of lapping water, the flick of a cast line, the churn of a boat on Lake Bridgeport — these are the sounds of lakeside living, and they're all yours at this Chico vacation rental. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home makes fishing, boating, and swimming easy, with lake access and a private dock steps from the yard. Back on land, unwind with a book, play a game, or relax on the screened porch — no bugs, just views.

Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, free WiFi, smart TV, and a screened‑in sleeping porch with additional beds. The backyard dock is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and tying up your boat. Anglers love staying here for tournaments thanks to the easy on‑the‑water launch point.

Kids will enjoy the outdoor playground, toys, and games, while adults relax on the porch and waterfront seating with beautiful lake views and abundant wildlife. Grill out, host a fish fry, or prepare a crawfish boil.
This lake house is located in a quiet, scenic area just minutes from Chico and is 12 miles closer than the nearest hotel—perfect for visiting family. Whether you're here for fishing, boating, or simply relaxing, the Watson House offers a peaceful, comfortable, and family‑friendly lakeside retreat.

Note: Lake Bridgeport water levels vary. As of January 1, 2026, levels are average and still allow swimming and boating. Dock access for fishing is available, and public boat ramps are nearby.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pet must be crate trained.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

If you brought pets, please clean up after them before you go.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Security Deposits Apply, Guest Liable For Extra Fees

Pets should not be left unaccompanied without being in a crate. Please have a litter box for cats.

Guests Must Not Change Any Locks Or Codes

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4240710vb
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

Chico

Located in Chico, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bridgeport Heritage Museum and Wise County Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bridgeport Country Club and Brushy Creek Vineyard. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Chico, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Bridgeport - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland - 26 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Fort Richardson State Park - 40 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Lake Amon G Carter - 40 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Black Creek Lake Recreation Area - 60 min drive - 66.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Julio's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Martin Dining Hall at Bridgeport Camp - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Bridgeport Canteen - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Honey Hole Saloon at Camp QYB - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome!?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome! on 26 May 2026 start from AU$302, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Home on Lake Bridgeport: Pets Welcome! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Bridgeport and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland. Bridgeport Heritage Museum and Harwood Park are also within 20 miles (32 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place here be sure and bring your rod and reel and minnows…great family stay..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
Philip, thank for your great review. I wish we could have been there for your stay but had all the Kids and Grandkids on a cruise to Mexico. Hope to see you again. Jim and Shayne Jones
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quality H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Of all the properties we have stayed at, this property has all the conveniences that we were looking for in a lake house rental. We sure appreciated the cleanliness of the linens. Everything was fresh and clean like a five star hotel. The playground is there for the kids or grandkids to enjoy and comfortable for the parents to relax and take in the cove view and comings and going from the boat-house. The hosts were the best. Caught fish too! We highly recommend this property and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best place on the lake,peaceful, everything you needed was there, the hosts were fabulous, clean, sleeping out on the screened in porch was the best. What ever we needed they provided, if we had questions they had answers.Yall are the best and we WILL be back.Tammie Hall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by James Jones

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I'm a citizen of the world. Growing up as a military brat, I attended 13 different schools in 12 years. I spent my first career in the USAF, living and traveling to dozens of countries. My second career as a Senior Executive for Siemens Wind Power I travelled the world and in retirement, the Wife and I travel 4-5 times per year. My time at home is spent fishing, boating, swimming, and bobbing when I'm not working as a volunteer Firefighter for our local Fire Department. We love the short-term rental concept, and this is our first attempt at it, using it to help my widowed Mother-in-Law to pay the taxes and maintenance on their lake house they built and lived life in for over 50 years.

Why they chose this property

I started coming to the property for my Wife's annual Family Reunion her parents hosted for 60+ years with 50 of them at this home. There would often be 150 people there for July 4th weekend each year, with many staying the entire week. Group dinners, potluck style, where all families brought their favorite dishes to feed the group. It is a rural area with the lake being the focal point in the spring and summer months. Boating, skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, floating, and general fun happen everywhere on this beautiful, clean body of water. There are over 11,000 acres of water so it's never truly crowded, even on holiday weekends. Fishing is king here with crappie, bass, catfish, and sand bass, all plentiful, and many people limit out daily. On weekends, you often smell fish fries going on in many yards, crawfish and shrimp boils, and since this is Texas, brisket and ribs in the smoker. You can be invited to join the party if you look hungry enough, so start working on your hungry face now. On holiday weekends, live band music floats across the water, and families splash and play up and down the cove. Activites which are truly the sounds of summer. While water activities may be limited to fishing, it is beautiful in the fall; only the sound of leaves falling breaks the silence. Watching the geese returning North and hearing them "honk" their goodbyes as they go, is something most people never experience. In the early morning, you can sit on the screened-in porch and watch the deer feeding and drinking from the lake behind the house and around the neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

We have 3/4 acre of property, right on the lake, only a few steps away. No long steep walkways or climbing stairs to the water. The sand playground with swings and slides for the kids keeps them entertained while they are not swimming. Most rentals in this are for large parties over 12 people, with the prices as high as the number of people. We have more land, better water access, quieter location than they do while offering a comfortable, nice property for smaller groups of family and friends.
Since the nearest hotel is 25 miles away, it is perfect if you are visiting family or friends in the local area, especially over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We happily accept your beloved pets; keeping your family together is important even if they have four legs. We offer privacy over hotels, the ability to cook your meals, plenty of space to enjoy yourselves, and peace and quiet most properties out here do not have.

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