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Sprawling Waterfront Haven with Private Dock & Boat Rental Option

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This is the perfect lake front home for entertaining!
Extra large living space provides lots of room w/  over 35 feet of open space.
Kitchen has two sinks, two ovens, microwave and everything you need to entertain
Over 300 feet of private lakefront!  Huge yard, private dock, and tons of room!
Dining for 10 while you gaze at the lake and all the activity going on outside!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 24353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gun Barrel City, TX
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tom Finley Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Whatz-Up Family Fun Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Terrell, TX (TRL-Terrell Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

+3
2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Half Bath-1st Floor

Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sprawling Waterfront Haven with Private Dock & Boat Rental Option

3 story spacious lake front home with a beach home feel! You can see the lake from every room in this house! Wrap around porches on the first 2 floors and over 300 feet of lakefront to enjoy with a large yard. This property accommodates 24 in beds/pullouts but there is still room for cots/blow up mattresses if you have a larger group that prefers to spread out.
Our Cantina is a screened in area with ping pong, darts, corn hole, and a dual mini basketball. 2-story boat dock on site.


You will have contactless check in/out and issued a private door code through RemoteLock. Owners are available by phone or text during your stay.

If you would like to save time and have groceries delivered ahead of time please let us know! You can book directly with Jessica at least 4 hours ahead of your arrival.
Cedar Creek Lake is the 5th largest lake in Texas. Excellent fishing, boating, 4th of July Air Show, and lots of shops including First Monday Canton Trade Days just 25 minutes away. We are close to town so you won't need to drive 30-45 minutes around the lake if you forgot something.

The Tiki Hut at the marina and Vernon's are popular waterfront restaurants accessible by boat. Our location is just a few minutes to Walmart, Brookshire's and local restaurants.
We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that to complete your booking, you will need to verify your details and ID.

Contactless entry is available through Remote Lock. You will receive your door codes the week before check in.

High speed internet and 3 Smart TV's are located throughout the house. Bring your Netflix, Hulu or other streaming passwords.

The downstairs living space spans over 40 feet wide so you will never feel cramped even with a large group. The kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances, cookware, dishes and even a coffee bar (so bring your favorite K cups). There is no need to run to the store since the built in ice machine produces lots of ice per day. There is a full size refrigerator stocked with your basic condiments, ground coffee, and a wine rack which includes your first bottle complimentary with your stay. You will find a large pantry to store all your groceries. There is also an extra full size fridge for extra storage of groceries during your stay.

We have one pack and play and one high chair/booster chair on site.

The second floor includes a large master with a remote control fireplace and a spacious bathroom suite. There is a king bed, a cozy nook by the fireplace and two pull out twin sleeper ottomans for extra family members. There are also two other private bedrooms and a full bath on the second story.

On the third floor you will find a giant loft area with sleeping for 14, a flat screen smart TV and games. There is also a screened in porch off of the 3rd floor perfect for watching all the lakeside activities or looking out at the stars. Sleeping arrangements include 3 queen pull out Ashley sofa sleepers on the third floor and 2 twin beds in addition to the two bunk beds with queen beds on bottom and an XL twin on top of each. Every bed has Simmons Plush Top mattresses with sheets and bedding provided. This property accommodates a max of 24 in beds/pullouts but there is still room for cots/blow up mattresses if you have a larger group.

The private boat dock is yours for enjoyment during your stay. There is one boat slip that holds up to a 22 foot boat fully covered and one jet ski slip with lifts if you bring or rent watercraft. Please let us know if you are bringing a boat and need the lift. We will do our best to accommodate if we have time and room to move our boat out for you. Otherwise there are mooring whips and boat cleats for you to tie onto at the dock. There is also an area to clean your fish out on the dock. The over sized upstairs dock area with string lights is another wonderful place to enjoy the panoramic views during your stay. Sunrise and Sunsets over the lake are amazing! We have just installed stairs with a handrail from the dock to the water to make getting in and out of the lake easy for people of all ages without having to climb a narrow slippery ladder.

We have a 22 foot tritoon boat that we rent out on a case by case basis if your group meets our insurance requirements. If you are interested in using this please let us know when you book your reservation. We include a tube and wake board if you are interested in getting out into the open water. If you are bringing your own watercraft, please let us know so we can best accommodate you with details of where to launch and give you water level details.

High speed internet and 3 Smart TV's are located throughout the house. Bring your Netflix, Hulu or other streaming passwords for even more entertainment options. If you have stayed at this property before, you will find even more reasons to fall in love and visit over and over again! There is also a DVD with a variety of movies available on site.

The property has a new retaining wall with over 300 feet of concrete on top. This is perfect for fishing all along the property. There is also an industrial sized volleyball net with lots of room to play regulation court size volleyball matches. We have a paddle board and 2 kayaks on site that can all be rented for a nominal charge during your stay.

We are within a 5 minute drive to the closest Brookshire's grocery store and a super Walmart for any shopping on the way into town or during your stay. Location is a bonus for this home because you have the benefit of being on an almost private point on the lake with easy access to fast food restaurants such as Chicken Express, Whataburger, Starbucks, Subway and sit down dining like Chili’s. Vernon’s, W354 Upscale dining, China Cafe, Jalapeño Tree or many other local favorites.

Parking: 6 cars if double stacked in the driveway and up to 8 more depending on size on gravel. Please do not park on the street or block neighbors driveways.

This home is perfect for retreats, Indian Princess campouts, family reunions, girl scouts, boy scouts, scrapbook retreats, girls weekends, team bonding outings or just a getaway/staycation just an hour from downtown Dallas. First Monday Trade Days in Canton is only 25 minutes away. We are NOT a wedding venue, so do not try to book our home with this intent.

You may also follow us on at "Fortner Pointe at Cedar Creek" to see what is going on out at the lake.

READ CAREFULLY IF THE MAJORITY OF YOUR GROUP IS UNDER 25....

This home is available for rent with the intent of vacations, family reunions, scouting retreats, church events. If your intent is to have a wild or loud party we ask that you book elsewhere. No teenage/college parties (after prom/formal/graduation, sorority/frat parties) allowed. Please do not instant book or rent on behalf of high schoolers or college kids no matter what the celebration is for. Refunds will NOT be given and you may be removed from the property if there is evidence or complaints by the neighbors that this is going on. No underage drinking or drugs permitted. If your group requires beer bongs and beer pong to have a good time then this is NOT the place for you and we kindly ask you to consider another venue. This is our home and we want guest that will treat it as they would their own.

This is a family friendly area and these rules will be strictly enforced! Booking with the intent to “supervise or chaperone” teen/college events is also prohibited. Please inquire for permission to book if you have any questions.

*Security Cameras are in use on this property but are NOT located in any bedrooms/bathrooms or private areas.*
Our home is about a one hour drive from DFW so this is a perfect getaway spot. We have a covered boat slip and jet ski slip for your watercraft so you can easily access the water right from our private dock. Please let us know ahead of time if you are bringing any watercraft so we can tell you where to launch and if possible we can make our slips available to you. We rotate our own watercraft between our rentals so covered space may or may not be available.

Property manager

Melissa Fortner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
____ Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age
____ No smoking or vaping in the house
____ No pets to be brought to the property (inside or out). $500 fine for violation of this policy.

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: 24
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number Inspected by City of GBC & Fire Marshall

About the area

Mabank

Located in Mabank, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cedar Creek Country Club and Tara Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and East Texas Arboretum. Travelling with kids? Consider Athens Bowling Center and Henderson County Fairgrounds.
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Gun Barrel City, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tom Finley Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • The Library at Cedar Creek Lake - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Whatz-Up Family Fun Park - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 19 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ole West Bean & Burger Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sprawling Waterfront Haven with Private Dock & Boat Rental Option pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sprawling Waterfront Haven with Private Dock & Boat Rental Option?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sprawling Waterfront Haven with Private Dock & Boat Rental Option?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sprawling Waterfront Haven with Private Dock & Boat Rental Option located?

This family-friendly Mabank holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 9 mi (15 km) of Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Tom Finley Park. Optimist Park and Purtis Creek State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College Retreat
We had a wonderful time with the large living room, fabulous kitchen, beautiful yard, and plenty of beds for 22 of us. We will definitely consider returning for future events. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Family time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Outstanding lakehouse
We stayed here for the 4th and it was spacious, clean and a tremendous place for us to spend the weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coaches Retreat
Our staff had a great time, and really enjoyed this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
This place is great and provided an awesome getaway for our extended family! The open concept on the first level was perfect for family meals and the game room kept all of us entertained! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent rental
Excellent rental
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our family.
Awesome place, this property has everything you need. Owners are very nice and where very helpful with any concerns we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway!
Had a great time at this spacious property. Owners were very kind and responsive. Property has tons of activities for the family to do. Would love to comeback again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a homerun.
The property itself, the spot on the lake, the views, the volleyball court etc. were perfect. The place is set up to entertain. The kitchen is very well stocked. 2 huge sinks, 2 dishwashers made cleaning up after feeding a large group very easy. We have been taking this trip with this group for 23 years now and this place is on a very short list of everyone's favorites. Boat and jet ski rentals were very easy as was everything with this owner. They are very responsive and definitely seemed to care about your stay. We would for sure rent again. Thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven with us for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for our family's gathering
Spacious, well-kept. Loved the wrap around porch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pernell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for family
Great house located right on the water. Perfect for our family reunion and room for all 24 of us. Hosts were very responsive and we didn’t have any issues. Everyone wants to go back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with Family
Amazing property! Every little detail is thought about and very clean. Plenty of waterfront for fishing and amazing views. Definitely going to come back to this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
Amazing house with all of the large and small details thought through. The owners have made a lake vacation easy, convenient and relaxing with plenty of comfortable spaces and everyday conveniences covered. Booking, inquiring about details, check-in and check-out were all very easy and made the stay even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jeramy B.

Renter
The house was amazingly large and slept our group of 24 very comfortably. The house was clean and had all we needed for relaxing and meals. We will stay again if available.

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Weekend Getaway
This house is perfect for a group of friends or a large family. We had an amazing weekend on the lake. Everything was perfect. Memories for a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway close to Dallas
We had an extended family get together and the property was perfect! The views are amazing and there was so much to do for all ages on the property that we never had to leave. Melissa and Tony were great and they had everything in great shape for our arrival. We hope to come back again for our next event!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th July 2021
We had a great time plenty of room and activities provided by host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
We loved staying at the Fortner Lake House, you will not be disappointed. Perfect location. Just as described. Owner is easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience for a Leadership Retreat
We had a great time bringing our student leaders to this property for our leader retreat. We had plenty of room for 20 people and everyone enjoyed themselves. The property is beautiful with great views and the owners really do a great job taking care of you and your stay. I would highly recommend Tony and Melissa and this property for your next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Relaxing Stay
We had a group of about 20 for a work retreat. Melissa was very communicative and everything was just as described. Plenty of room for everyone and everything we needed for cooking for a large group was supplied. We had a great relaxing weekend team building, playing games, & eating good food. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Our lives are full of constant movement everyone going in different directions.....it was so nice to have a place like this to gather and just enjoy each others company. Everything you need. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for our fantasy football draft weekend.
Perfect getaway from Dallas. 16 of us shared the house for the weekend and still had plenty of room. Kitchen was perfect and well stocked and we cooked every meal. Played volleyball and ping pong all weekend and hung out on the water. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

STACY T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work retreat!
The house and property was perfect. So relaxing! There is nothing you will need that is supplied at this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and so close to Dallas. 1 hour door to door
Great Lake house to host families and kids. Bunk room is wonderful and sleeps so many. Kitchen is fully equipped. Volleyball net is so fun. Plenty of outdoor seating too. Will definitely come back to Fortner Pointe!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Everything here is as pictured. The owners respond rapidly to questions and concerns. The information is thorough and the property is excellent. We enjoyed our stay and will surely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Fortner

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We have been married for 25 years and have always enjoyed vacationing with each other, extended family and friends. We are very excited to provide a home away from home for our family and yours! We hope you find this to be your happy place as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We have been blessed to be in a family that has had 84 consecutive years of having a family reunion on the lake. There have been many wonderful memories made with multiple generations each year. We want the tradition to continue. We are beyond blessed to purchase this property that will be in the family for generations to come and bless many others along the way. There were hundreds of homes to choose from, but this one stood out as THE one that we could envision many future memories being made with friends and family. We have named it Fortner Point to keep the name in the family since we have three girls that will someday marry and leave their maiden names behind.

What makes this property unique

This home is 38 feet tall, the tallest structure in Gun Barrel City. It is three stories and every room has a view of the lake. Two wrap around porches and a location that offer a country feel just an hour drive from downtown Dallas.

We are also in a great location that is less than 5 minutes to town for shopping or a quick Walmart run rather than a 30-40 minute drive from other parts of the lake. This house is the total package for your group!

We have an 11 passenger 22 ft tritoon boat available on site for rent when certain insurance restrictions are met. This is a case by case basis so please inquire for availability if you are interested.

Languages:

English

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