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Pet-Friendly Lake Athens Home w/ Fireplace!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pet-Friendly Lake Athens Home w/ Fireplace!

Family Friendly | 3,000 Sq Ft | Lake Access | 8 Mi to Land of Lights Christmas Park

Welcome to the good life! This 4-bed, 3-bath vacation rental is the ideal space for your next Athens escape. Nestled on the shores of Lake Athens, this home boasts a full kitchen, furnished deck, and spacious yard complete with a private dock. Stroll through the East Texas Arboretum or visit Tara Vineyard and Winery for a tasting before returning home to cozy up for a movie night by the fireplace.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 4: 1 full bed

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private dock (up to 18-foot boat), boathouse
- Lake access, kayaks
- spacious deck, outdoor dining, bench swing

INDOOR LIVING
- Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings
- Flat-screen TVs
- Brick fireplace, ceiling fans
- Dining table
- Game room, children's books

KITCHEN
- Electric stovetop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator
- Coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, toaster
- Knife set

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating
- Washer & dryer
- Towels, linens, complimentary toiletries

FAQ
- Ring doorbell camera
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Step-free access
- Interior spiral staircase for access to bonus room

PARKING
- Carport (2 vehicles - low clearance)
- Driveway (1 vehicle)

-- THE LOCATION --

- On-site access to Lake Athens: boating, swimming, fishing, kayaks
- 6 miles to Kiwanis Park
- 7 miles to East Texas Arboretum
- 12 miles to Tara Vineyard & Winery
- 33 miles to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport & 104 miles to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 29 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed
- The dock can accommodate a boat up to 18 feet long
- While this home offers step-free access, an interior spiral staircase is required to reach the bonus room with the ping pong table
- The carport has low clearance and may not fit some SUVs, trucks, or taller vehicles

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 29

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

410961
Custom Home W/deck, Dock&boathouse on Lake Athens! Athens

About the neighborhood

Map
Athens, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Athens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Henderson County Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • East Texas Arboretum - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hunan Buffet / Sushi and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Lake Athens Home w/ Fireplace! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Lake Athens Home w/ Fireplace!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Lake Athens Home w/ Fireplace!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Lake Athens Home w/ Fireplace! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Athens and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Athens Praise & Worship Center and Athens Fish and Game Club Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Pet-Friendly Lake Athens Home w/ Fireplace! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Guestz
It was perfect for our group and close to the wedding venue. A beautiful location and roomy house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Very convenient location.
We fished Athens lake for a week. Wonderful location on the water and very short trip to run into town.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eclipse trip
Great outside area!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the lake!
Great place for a weekend fishing trip Very well appointed, clean and comfortable. Dock with 2 slips is perfect. Everything about this place was A+++. We will be back. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs updating for price. Good overall
Great place but needs updating for the price charged!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
We were thrilled to have our on little piece of paradise. It was so quiet and peaceful. My kids spent most of our days on the boat Dock fishing and nights playing family games. It was perfect and just what we needed
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaKenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway!
It was a great stay to celebrate the new year! The only down fall was that we didn’t know the drive way was slanted as much as it was. We could get our boat parked in the drive way, so we had to park it on the street. Other than that, it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

william

GO FISH
If your family likes to gather and fish for a few days, this is the place for you. Large house with lots of room and big dining area. Good kitchen space and appliances. Dock has double boat stall, one good lift, and bank room to tie another boat or pontoon. You can kayak fish in the same arm of the dock and catch fish within 1/4 mile of the house. Local support for the house was exemplary. We'll try to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Gus S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Clean up
House is in a great neighborhood. House smells of moth balls. Beds are terrible. Couches in den area are horrible. Deck is nice but needs repair. Boat Dock is scary. Lilly Pads everywhere. Very difficult to fish from and no way would you swim in that stuff. Neal is a nice man and his property location is great. All the homes sorrounding are beautiful. Boat dock area definitely needs to be cleaned up
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Denise K., United States

Nice house for a group
This was a great location and house layout for our group. We loved the big dining table for playing cards and spacious living room. The backyard and huge deck was nice. The lake water was covered in lily pads so we couldn't fish. Bathrooms were very clean, bedroom carpets need cleaning or replaced. Nice washer/dryer. Living room was warm, so we used fans.

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Everything was very good. It was lovely and peaceful. About the price. It says the house is $160 a night. That is misleading. The host fee was almost as much as the 3 nights accommodation. That was my fault. I should have been more careful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James

Wonderful, peaceful and private
We thoroughly enjoyed Neal's lakehouse. It was convenient to the boat ramp and quick to get to on boat to keep overnight at his boat house/dock. It was a bit tight backing up the boat trailer in the one lane driveway but wasn't a problem. The house was clean and spacious. We loved the artsy/studio vibe (if that makes sense- a great place for a writer to stay awhile). The beds are comfortable and the linen smell so fresh and clean. The master shower was nice and hot. We enjoyed the patio listening to the variety of birds and watching the squirrels play. Neal is quick to respond! Thanks for sharing your place!
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6/10 Okay

Leslie

Athens Lake Weekend
The house has a good set up for a family that does not want to cook. The kitchen is poorly equipped and disorganized. The dock is overgrown with lily pads so we were afraid to tie up our boat. The house needs a little TLC.

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last min dog friendly getaway.
We had an event in Athens, and needed to bring the pups. The house was great! Exactly what we needed space wise and it was right on the water which was a bonus. I wish there was directions on how to use the TVs/ Direct TV/ Cable. We had planned ahead and brought our own fire stick to stream from. I probably could have reached out to the Property Manager to ask about cable, but it didn’t affect our stay. I also wish the primary bedroom had a king bed. It would be great for a big family or even a couple of families to stay. The back yard/ water views were the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Great potential, but run down
The house has great potential: large, good location, on the water, nice layout, big backyard… but it feels unloved and neglected. We watched baseball in the evenings and appreciated the satellite tv. The linens were fine. The kitchen has lots of pots and pans but lacked sufficient dishes, cups, glasses, and cutlery for serving. For the price, it needs some investment from the owners. For example, the paint is peeling on the ceiling of the second bath and the shower faucet diverts half the water pressure to the tub faucet. It’s not at the typical standard we’re used to with vacation rentals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Jack and Jill bathroom shower needed some attention and outside deck had some bad boards. Nothing that kept us from enjoying our time together with family on Thanksgiving. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shonda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house
The house was in a nice area. It had a lake behind the house which we came to fish but it was too many lily pads in the lake. I think new furniture is needed that you can be able to wipe off because it was dog hair left on the couches. overall, the place was great for me and my family. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandon j.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Great place to stay, beautiful views.
The surcharges made the day rate double, and the communication on trying to get the contact for the guy that managed the house was frustrating. Other than that the house was beautiful and we loved the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute lake cabin
We had a family event nearby, and this was a perfect place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Family Gathering
Enjoyed the spacious large gathering rooms, bedrooms, deck and backyard. Made it very easy for everyone to enjoy group and private conversations. Worked very well for our weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Bliss
It was perfect! Loved the back yard!! Everyone feel in love w this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Athens
House was beautiful and clean… we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. It was very warm on one side of the house. But overall nice place to stay.
Only thing was we saw a lot of insects inside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2022 Athens Fishing Tournament
Totally special as always. 3rd time staying here and wont be our last. Property AND property manager are awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022