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Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun!

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Kitchen with Island
The Lazy 8 at Lake Fork
Our pond with She Shed and Cottage in the background.
Guest with a nice stinger of Chanel Catfish from our pond!
Private Security Gate

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emory, TX
  • Lake Fork
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Emory Livestock Auction
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lake Tawakoni
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Greenville, TX (GVT-Majors Field)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun!

You and your family can enjoy the beautiful East Texas sunrise and sunset in Emory TX, fish top rated Lake Fork (a public boat ramp is located 3/4 of a mile from our property), watch the deer feeding in the early mornings and evenings, or fish in our pond for Channel Catfish and Bream. You can also visit First Monday Trade Days in nearby Canton. Our home has a 50 amp plug in for EV charging.

Property manager

Lance Nail
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The pond is a no swimming pond. Fishing poles are available upon request. PLEASE, NO UNATTENDED CHILDREN AROUND THE POND!
Please leave dirty dishes in the dishwasher. We ask you to use a trivet to sit hot pans on and not directly on the quartz countertops.
The cottage is on a septic system. Leftover food from meals should be disposed of in the trash.

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 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

Emory

Located in Emory, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake Fork and Ruby McKeowan Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emory Livestock Auction and Leo St. Clair Music Box Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Emory, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Fork - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emory Livestock Auction - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • The Links at Land's End - 23 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Lake Tawakoni - 24 min drive - 24.5 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 47 min drive - 49.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sidekicks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Don's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage at Lake Fork Texas. Fishing and Fun! located?

This family-friendly Emory holiday home is located on a lake, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Fork, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Emory Livestock Auction and Ruby McKeowan Park. The Links at Land's End is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Lodging

Cabin was very nice and comfortable. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Lazy 8 is a gem

Lazy 8 is such a neat place especially with all of the extras the property has. The She Shed is such a cute place, the stocked pond, the picnic area and the entire property is a secure area with the gated entrance . We will be coming back. It is also a perfect place for a girls trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

stay

Our stay was PERFECT! Thank you so much! We loved it and are planning to rebook in December.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia M.

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

So Sweet

This is sweet and spacious property. I had a few family and friends over and it worked out so well. Plenty of room! The hosts are so nice and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

School

Wonderful property, exceptional host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Fishing getaway

We were very impressed with the property. Very clean and inviting. The decor was fitting of a country cottage. We were in the area for fishing so we didn’t get to explore the area that much or the property itself as it has a small pond for fishing and a she shed. We both agreed that this would be a great place to take the family next time we’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Great East Texas Getaway

The Lazy 8 Cottage is on a beautiful East Texas property. Lance and Pat were the best hosts that I have ever encountered. I usually rent a home by a lake to fish tournaments or for fun, usually with one or both of my sons. This time, I was visiting Lake Fork with my oldest son and we were in a tournament on Sunday. Before we arrived, Lance did an amazing job of communicating all the details I needed to know. Upon arrival, I was blown away with the layout and detail of the property. It was obvious Lance and Pat are detail oriented owners. There was every item we needed to make our trip perfect. There is a washer and dryer, we used the dryer to dry out our rain soaked gear. The kitchen was fully stocked, coffee bar even had an option for frothed cream, and the charcuterie board that was waiting for us was over the top. The location can't be beat. There is a boat ramp right up the road. I will absolutely make this my top choice the next time I return to Lake Fork.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lance Nail

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Originally from Carrollton TX, we were introduced to the beautiful East Texas area by some friends. That began our journey of falling in love with the country! We found 8 acres of raw land and purchased the property in 2015. We have spent the last 8 years clearing and developing the site. In 2018 we built our cottage to stay in on weekends and extended vacations. One year ago, we completed construction on our retirement home and moved to our property to live full time.

During our travels in the US and Europe we have always chosen to stay in short-term rentals to get a feel for the area and meet local people. This process led us to our current adventure of hosting our cottage on VRBO.

Our goal is to provide our guests with a relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable time while they experience beautiful East Texas. We look forward to having you as a guest!

Why they chose this property

We chose our property because it is in the country, but conveniently located 5 miles from Emory TX. This makes shopping and eating out easy. The renowned Lake Fork is located 1 mile from our property, which provides wonderful opportunities to catch the next Texas lunker bass or a nice stringer of crappie!

What makes this property unique

Our property is private (gated entry), quiet, and peaceful. It has a stocked fishing pond for our guests use. We have boat parking and charging, outside 50 amp plug for EVs, and fire pit area to relax around.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests