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Lake Sam Rayburn "True" Waterfront Escape - Bring Boat, Kayak & Fishing Poles!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Etoile, TX
  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Lufkin, TX (LFK-Angelina County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Only Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Sam Rayburn "True" Waterfront Escape - Bring Boat, Kayak & Fishing Poles!

This is a newly built cabin, nestled on five acres. This place was built to kick back and relax with family and friends. It is stylishly decorated, and it is “true” waterfront on the beautiful Lake Sam Rayburn. Enjoy waterfront views from every room or from the cozy front porch or waterfront deck. There is lots of outdoor room to spread out. Come enjoy the beauty of nature surrounding you and soak up AMAZING Sunrises over the lake. The cabin offers quaint stylish spaces, extra cozy bedrooms and all the amenities you'll need to help provide you with a comfortable fun and relaxing visit. Bring your boat, jet skies, kayak, floating tubes and come ENJOY each other and the lake!

Property manager

Pamela Ravare
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: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Etoile

Located in Etoile, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest, while Texas Forestry Museum and Mission Dolores are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Etoile, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 32 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 46 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Stephen F. Austin State University - 50 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course - 67 min drive - 83.6 km

Getting around

  • Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Etoile Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's 103 Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪B J's Country Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Morton's Now & Then - ‬12 min drive
  • Ole Mexican Foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Sam Rayburn "True" Waterfront Escape - Bring Boat, Kayak & Fishing Poles! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Sam Rayburn "True" Waterfront Escape - Bring Boat, Kayak & Fishing Poles!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Sam Rayburn "True" Waterfront Escape - Bring Boat, Kayak & Fishing Poles!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Sam Rayburn "True" Waterfront Escape - Bring Boat, Kayak & Fishing Poles! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir and within 25 miles (40 km) of Texas Forestry Museum and Museum of East Texas. Pines Theater and Ellen Trout Zoo are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Great place

Clean and ready
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

B S.

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

Nice place to stay

Great place . Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane C.

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

Texas Getaway

Very clean and super cute
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

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

Fishing and relaxation trip

Top notch! If Pamela didn’t have it you didn’t need it!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Nice place

We have friends that have a Lakehouse nearby. We were invited with a large group and it was not comfortable for all of us to stay at their house so we leased this VRBO in the area. We were able to have a nice place to stay, have coffee in the morning, and shower with the ease of a 10 minute drive to the Lakehouse. The property was also very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Josh W.

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

Nice Clean Small Cabin

The cabin was clean and very nice for what it is. Full kitchen with dishes. Nice sitting areas inside and out. Only issues we had was the charging plugs. There are two cabins plus a camper being rented on this property. There aren’t enough plugs to accommodate all of them and the main issue is they are not 110 volt plugs. They are camper plugs, luckily one of the other tenants had an adapter and we had a 3-way plug to make it work. All in all I would stay again, but the charging issue is a major concern being a lake cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Serene

This was such an awesome stay! The home had everything we needed to have a stress free weekend, out in the country and relax. You do have a bit of a walk to the house from the parking area (not a big deal but it is on uneven ground) and also a very very steep walk down to the water side. This is just for others information. Not a complaint from me! In case you have elderly or not as mobile guests. The two units are so super cute and it looks like more might come in the future! Just a wonderful place to stay and we will 100% be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre P.

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

Nice property

Nice property and cabins. Nicely decorated, new and very nice buildings, and has all the amenities you'd like. Water access is good, but if water is down it might be too shallow. Great area, easy to access. The hill down to the water is steep, so be aware and plan accordingly. Best ramp is Shirley Creek - GPS might tell you to turn right out of property to get there - don't, it is a dirt road with lots of loose, deep sandy areas. Go back to 103 and proceed from there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B., Seabrook, TX

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

Charming and Clean Weekend Lake Cottage

Beautifully decorated and very clean cottage. Small space but everything was in place and everything you could possibly need. Host was very responsive through the app and check-in and check-out was very easy. The outdoor area was also very well thought out. Great property and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin B.

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

Fishing trip with brothers.

Very nice, a little small.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Ravare

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Welcome To La Dolce Vita Cabins

We are the Ravare's. We have been married for 31 years and for as long as we can remember we have dreamed of owning our very own LAKE FRONT PROPERTY.
We have spent the last eight months building these beautiful cabins, not only for our family to enjoy, but for your friends and family too! We hope that during your stay you will experience true joy, peace and tranquility, which are some of the things we love most about escaping to the beautiful Lake Sam Rayburn!

Why they chose this property

The property is nestled in the piney woods of east Texas on Lake Sam Rayburn. The first time we visited the lake in 2018, we fell in love with its beauty, the calmness of the water, the serene surroundings and the small town feel of the area surrounding the cabins. We love to boat and fish and this is truly a boaters paradise! We feel blessed to be able to share this little slice of paradise with you!

What makes this property unique

Texas Parks and wildlife rates the fishing excellent year-round for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish on Lake Sam Rayburn.

There are many cute and quaint little towns around Lake Sam Rayburn, including Lufkin, Huntington, Zavalla on the west side of the lake; and Woden, Etoile, Chireno and Broaddus on the east side of the lake.

Visitors to the area can enjoy dining at the local restaurants in the towns and shopping for antiques, gifts and clothing, etc. in nearby towns. During certain times of the year, you can enjoy the festivals and arts, craft shows that are held throughout the year in each town.

There are three boat launch sites withing 8 miles of the Cabins; Shirley Creek Marina is 8 miles away; Ralph McAllister Park is 3 miles away and Etoile Park is 7 Miles away.

Languages:

English

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