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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Zavalla, TX
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Lufkin, TX (LFK-Angelina County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

common area

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Sam Rayburn - Plenty of boat parking

If you are looking for a romantic get away, this place is not for you. If you want to bring your fishing buddies to kick back, relax and BBQ after a long day, this place is for you.

Come enjoy the famous Lake Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Stay in a recently remodeled home that is located less than 1 mile from Zavalla, TX, which offers a grocery store, restaurants, tackle store and more.
The property is not waterfront or waterview, but is centrally located near all the conveniences that the town of Zavalla offers.
Only a 5 minute drive to boat ramps Monteray Park, Cassel Boykins Park, and Jackson Hill. Hanks Creek Park is only a 10 minute drive away and it offers swimming and picnic areas for the family to enjoy.
We offer plenty of boat and ATV trailer parking with outside plugs. Parking is large enough to hold over 4 boats and trucks without ever unhooking. There is an outdoor grill, firepit and seating under a large shaded trees.

Lake: Sam Rayburn Lake is an army corp lake for flood control that is surrounded by national forest. There are no piers or boathouses allowed on the water and in fact there are very few houses on the lake. Lake has minimum access except for a few parks which we are only a 5 - 10 minute drive to 3 of the main parks being Hanks Creek, Jackson Hill and Cassel Boykins. Be sure to bring your binoculars. There are unbelievable views around the lake where you can sometimes see bald eagles, otters and later in the year possibly an alligator.

Area: Deep East Texas has very limited industries as a result there is rural poverty in the area. With that said, there is an older mobile home within site of our rent house. The guy who owns this does not maintain his property to most peoples standards, but by no means is he a criminal. He is one of the best neighbors that looks out for our property and we are blessed to have such a thoughtful neighbor.

House: The house is very clean and comfortable and should meet all your needs, however this is not waterview but a short distance drive to the water.

None of this is to discourage you! We do not want anyone to be misled since most visitors are not familiar with the area. In this area of the lake, we are by far the cleanest, roomiest, and most modern place for the price.


Property manager

Jana Cole
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50 non-refundable charge per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house. A fine will be charged.
Absolutely no smoking inside. A cleanup charge of $250 will be charged if this rule is broken Late checkout is available with approval from owner.
No cleaning of fish in the house. All fish must be cleaned outside and disposed of off the property. NO remains in any trash cans.
If pets have excessive shedding or damage linens all cost of additional cleaning will be deducted from deposit.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Zavalla

Located in Zavalla, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest and Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Zavalla, TX

What's nearby

  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 36 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course - 49 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Little Cedar Creek Lake - 58 min drive - 48.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carlene's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Eagles Nest - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Little Gal's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Deedee Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carlene's Place - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Sam Rayburn - Plenty of boat parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Sam Rayburn - Plenty of boat parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Sam Rayburn - Plenty of boat parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Sam Rayburn - Plenty of boat parking located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Sturrock Cemetery and Cinemark Lufkin are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beatriz O.

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

Wonderful getaway cabin

We enjoyed our stay! Close to Sam Rayburn! Cabin was perfect for the 4 of us! Plenty of room for our boat trailer and golf cart trailer to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Misty L.

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

Perfect for fishing tournament

Nice place with easy access to boat ramps and weigh in area for fishing tournament. Not fancy, basic accommodations. Fishermen will like it just fine. I do feel like it’s a little pricey for the size, location and amenities. There is a slight smell in the place that we couldn’t put our finger on, if you have a discerning nose. It gets the job done. Communication with host was great and they even allowed a late checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark O

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy process
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

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

Fishing

Booked to fish Big Sam. Despite poor weather enjoyed our stay. Hosts were great. Property as described. A+
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

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

Fishing Trip

Perfect for 4 guys to kick back after a hard day fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Annual Fishing Trip

Clean and well kept. Kitchen was supplied very well. First thought of being away from the lake was not good. But, it worked great for us to be central to each of the boat ramps where we fish. The internet was the only poor thing of our stay. Once we learned that we can drive the block with the boat, that became super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Great stay

Great place! Clean, well stocked and cater to tournament anglers. Will use again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

Terrific, clean, comfy and close to the lake. Will be back for sure.

Easy! Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

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

Fishing Trip

I rented this property for a fishing trip for my husband and 3 of his friends. They all said it was excellent. Had everything they needed. Was comfortable and quiet. Bath towels were nice enough for a 5 star hotel. They hope to make a return trip next year and hope this property is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEWART A B., FOLSOM

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

Good to go

As advertised. Great for a fishing trip near Sam Rayburn. Clean and comfortable with plenty room for the boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn a.

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

great house! had a grill and firepit, just minutes from town.

Would stay here again if available on next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

allen h.

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

Very clean, comfortable beds

Easy to find with plenty of parking
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Piney woods Weekend

Very nice place with excellent accommodations! Had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this property and location to others. Thanks to the Keith and Jana for sharing their home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard E., Youngsville, LA

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

PERFECT!!!

Perfect accommodations for 4 fishermen (2 boats). Super clean, very spacious, well equipped with all we needed, excellent TV and Wi-Fi services, very convenient to Cassel Boykins and Caney Creek boat ramps. Nice outdoor area for relaxing and front porch for telling fish stories. BBQ grill and fire pit available. A 5+ out of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious property and cute house. Rooms were large enough to accomodate our big family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francisco M.

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

It every very clean place.

I will Definitely be back. beds were amazing nice and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

spot less inside

off and on the neighbors barking dog I would stay here again the hosts were very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Bass Fishing

Great overall experience, place was exactly as advertised
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Great Place

Awesome Place. Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward L

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

Cozy and comfortable

Very nice and comfortable. Plenty of parking for those fishing. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Perfect for what we needed

It was perfect for what we needed. We needed three bedrooms in Zavalla to separate light sleepers, insomniacs and loud snorers. Having a clean kitchen with pots and pans for one of us who had diet restrictions was also great. We all got sleep and had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Trashmaster fFishing Classic

House was very clean. Towels, kitchen utensils, washer/dryer and everything was of good quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Big Sam fishing

Very clean Slept 4 fishermen very comfortably Will definately come back Jana is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jana Cole

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Keith and I grew up in a small town in Texas within a few miles of world class fishing. After moving to Houston and having successful careers, we decided to take early retirement and return to the East Texas area we loved growing up. We now live at Lake Sam Rayburn where we enjoy the great outdoors, especially fishing.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property because of its central location. The fact that it is only a mile to all the conveniences of town and within 5 minutes to two boat ramps on Sam Rayburn was the deciding factor for us to buy the house.

What makes this property unique

This house is a great place for all to enjoy but it is especially convenient for fishermen. We offer plenty of parking that can handle over 4 boats.

Languages:

English

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