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Lake House Retreat

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Living area
Living area
Room
Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Fort Phantom Hill
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hardin Simmons University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Abilene Christian University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon and 2 Child Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lake House Retreat

You won’t want to leave this charming, one-of-a-kind place. Family cabin full of love. Perfect, peaceful getaway on the lake. Incredible sunrises. Romantic cabin. Quiet. Amazing porch and lakeside gazebo. Star gaze the night away. Just 10 minutes outside of town; the escape is so much more.

The entire property is an escape that will provide complete privacy throughout your stay. All entrances include smart locks with your own personalized code. Plenty of parking available. Full all-electric kitchen. Fiber Wi-if. Coffee. Four TV’s with AppleTV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ etc. with your own login.

You may be greeted by Nemo. He is our lake house cat. He is kind and lovable. He is not allowed inside the house. Please keep him out. He will leave you alone unless you choose to interact with him.

The entire property was recently renovated and updated.
Furnishings include an amazing king size bed and queen size sofa bed, two child size bunks and two amazing sleeping couches.
The kitchen comes fully stocked with space in a the fridge and freezer available, stove, microwave, coffee maker and dish ware.
The bathroom and closet come stocked with complementary shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion and a first aid kit (just in case).
Washer and dryer and laundry room available for guest use.
Note: There is some space for hanging clothes in laundry room located off living room.

You may be greeted by Nemo. He is our lake house cat. He is kind and lovable. He is not allowed inside the house. Please keep him out. He will leave you alone unless you choose to interact with him.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Abilene

Abilene is home to this cabin. Frontier Texas and Grace Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Abilene Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moody Coliseum or Big Country Race Way.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • Fort Phantom Hill - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Hardin Simmons University - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Abilene Christian University - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Hendrick Medical Center - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Abilene Zoo - 25 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Pro - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake House Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lake House Retreat located?

Situated in Abilene, this cabin is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Fort Phantom Hill and within 12 miles (20 km) of Hardin Simmons University and Abilene Christian University. Hendrick Medical Center and Moody Coliseum 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. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

My wife and I stayed here for our 20th anniversary. The property and the view of the lake were beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ken M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fred G.

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

About as advertised, but need some work

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Facing East gave us beautiful sunrises in the morning. On the other hand, the home is dated and needs more upgrades. The cabinets are old I need repaired. The front door door did not lock properly when I arrived, and I had to fix it myself. There is also a lot of clutter in the home. On the other hand, the location is great, the price was competitive, and the owner was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Cabin on the lake!

This cabin on the lake provided the perfect rustic family hang out spot for our visit to Abilene. It was peaceful & quiet as it sits on the lake outside of town. We were able to drink our coffee each morning while watching the water & saw ducks, crane, fishermen in boats etc. It is a small house but has a large outdoor area with plenty of seating. The only drawback is that there is only one shower, but there is a second half bath & that helps. Thank you for sharing your family cabin with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

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

Very nice place

Pictures do not give this place justice. It was a lot bigger than we thought. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa K.

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

Beautiful stay!

Our family gathered to celebrate a birthday. It was a beautiful house with a huge backyard overlooking the lake. We had a great time and definitely recommend booking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place to Be!

My family and I stayed here to break up a 12 hour drive across two days. It was perfect for us to stretch our legs rest up and have a true road trip experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich K.

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

Christmas gathering.

It was really nice. We were able to grill hamburgers and hotdogs and open gifts with our children and grandchildren. The house was clean and comfortable. We plan to try and stay again in the warmer months so we can try out the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Judith H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fun place on lake

We had a fun time with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren from the Abilene area dropping in and out all week. They found everything (paddle boat, kayak, paddles, paddle boards) as well as life jackets for all ages. House and yard were large for entertaining both in an out. Little disappointed in the cleanliness. Interior very eccentric and vintage. Whoever cleans does not dust or clean under or behind the furniture or clean baseboards and along them or shower. No rugs only tile with old grout and large area to have to mop. Got our socks/feet dirty. Communicated with host a couple times he was quick to respond and I appreciated. Back door handle kept coming off but it was doable. I still would recommend and we would consider going back. Never communicated with property manager but reading back on all my texting I guess I should have.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malinda S.

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

Abilene Stay

Property was very beautiful and clean. Kids enjoyed the paddle boats and exploring the property. Private and quiet. Very unique home. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

JENIFER H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Miscommunication

There was a miss communication and unfortunately we didn’t get to stay. David was wonderful to work with and tried everything he could to make it right. It just didn’t fit with our time crunch. Because of the miscommunication the home was not cleaned. But would recommend the home for small families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip B.

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

Lake house

Great house right on water. Large spacious house. Only prob was lack of hot water, and only using Apple TV
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Y., Los Angeles

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

Wonderful family vacation spot

Our kids loved the property! You are right on the lake with stunning views of the water and sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

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

Quick Cabin Getaway

Picked this property because of the waterfront location and they allow dogs. My two got to spend some time in the water in this great little getaway. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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