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Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio!

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free internet, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

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Tool, Texas
  • Popular LocationCedar Creek Reservoir1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Library at Cedar Creek Lake7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhatz-Up Family Fun Park7 min drive
  • AirportTerrell, TX (TRL-Terrell Municipal)53 min drive

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About this property

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

Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio!

Overlooking the crystal clear waters of Cedar Creek Lake sits this expansive 3-bedroom, 3-bath Tool home! The vacation rental is the perfect lakefront retreat for those in need of time spent in nature. Whether it's fishing, boating, or sunbathing on the wraparound deck, ‘Cedar Crest Shores’ offers endless outdoor fun. Ease into your mornings by resting under the patio's gazebo, and later, make a splash with a sunset boat ride across the lake before heading back to all the comforts of home!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Wraparound Deck | 2,200 Sq Ft | Laundry Machines

Surround yourself with family, friends, and stunning waterfront views with a stay at this well-equipped home, ideal for a relaxing lakeside getaway!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Office: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private wraparound deck w/ seating, outdoor dining table, patio w/ fans, gazebo & sectional outdoor sofa, lounge chairs, stone fire pit, dock
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen Smart TVs w/ Netflix, formal dining table, hardwood floors, wall-to-wall windows, open living space, interior lake views
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel, Chef's fridge, high-top breakfast bar, Keurig coffee maker, ice maker, toaster, Crock-Pot, blender, spices, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central heat & air conditioning, hairdryer, first aid kit, trash bags, paper towels, beach towels
FAQ: Quiet hours (8:00 PM - 10:00 AM), access only by stairs, boat lift unavailable, boating gear not provided
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), limited street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

CEDAR CREEK LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding
BOAT RENTALS: Causeway Marina (3.5 miles), Lone Star Marina (4.0 miles), Cedar Creek Water Sports (10.4 miles), Cherokee Landing (22.2 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Whatz-Up Family Fun Park (4.0 miles), Tom Finley Park (4.9 miles), Gun Barrel City Park (8.3 miles), Purtis Creek State Park (16.4 miles), East Texas Zoo & Gator Park (40.8 miles), New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures (45.8 miles)
DINE & DRINK: Milanos Pizza (2.8 miles), McClain's Restaurant & Willows Club (3.3 miles), El Jacalito (3.4 miles), Cedar Creek Brewery (3.7 miles), Tavi's Italian (4.1 miles), Vernon's Lakeside (4.5 miles), Hector's (6.2 miles), Huddle House (8.2 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Caldwell Zoo (53.6 miles), Dallas (64.6 miles), Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (77.5 miles), Angelina National Forest (123.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Dallas Love Field Airport (69.4 miles)

-- 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
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The boat lift is not available to guests
- NOTE: Boating gear is not provided, guests are expected to provide their own

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! Waterfront Home w/ Dock Fire Pit Patio!
Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock Fire Pit Patio!
Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio! Kemp
435032

About the neighborhood

Tool

Located in Kemp, this vacation home is 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cedar Creek Reservoir and Purtis Creek State Park. Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Athens Bowling Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk
  • The Library at Cedar Creek Lake - 7 min drive
  • Whatz-Up Family Fun Park - 7 min drive
  • Flag Lake - 10 min drive
  • Cedar Creek Country Club - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪China Cafe Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Creek Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir and within 6 mi (10 km) of Optimist Park and The Library at Cedar Creek Lake. Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Flag Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Waterfront Home in Tool w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Patio! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sheila A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The property owners/host were very easy to get in contact with and responded quickly when we arrived and noticed the AC wasn't working properly. The house was very close to the water and had great steps down into the water for swimming. We were sad the dock was famaged by storms, but were kindly given access to the dock next door. Our only complaints involve the cleanliness of the property. One of the grills was super dirty and the kitchen fridge was dirty. The yard/ grounds needed attention...dead plants in all pots and a canoe full of water was in the yard. House just needs some TLC but overall we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty View
The house has a beautiful view and plenty of space for everyone. My biggest complaint is the light switches were very confusing and half of them did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Mariellen S.

Has potential
We found out the property recently sold to new owners. Communication regarding the state of the house prior to us staying would have been nice, but I understand they are trying to honor prior booked rentals. This home has a ton of potential. I'll be honest, the links in VRBO and ABNB are very deceiving. It is incredibly run down. It provided us with a place to stay, but it was definitely not at all worth what we paid, nor properly portrayed in the listing and reviews. My husband and our kids spent 3 hours cleaning the outdoor areas so that they were usable and cleaning windows so that we could actually see outside. There were several safety issues as well. Smoke detectors do not work. There were open electrical outlets with no covers and exposed wires. There were multiple exposed wires in the backyard. The downstairs toilets would start to overflow if you were showering. Once it is updated and renovated, it will be a great rental. The neighbors were very nice! We are pretty relaxed renters and have never given a poor review, but felt an honest and up to date review was needed until updates were made by the new owners. We were appreciative of a place to stay for our sons tournament.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerrica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
We definitely enjoyed our stay. Will definitely come back. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and beautiful view. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeshore lake house
Great property especially liked the place was well equipped with amenities, TV’s, good comfortable beds and a kitchen with everything you need. Great to have spices, condiments and all that small stuff you forgot, it’s there. Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stacie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
Overall a good place to stay. Evolve, who I guess manages the property, never responded to any of my questions. Water level was so low we could not tie my boat and jet ski to the dock. Had to wade through water to get on the boat. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Rental!
This house is amazing! Peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The view is breathtaking. Plenty of room to relax and unwind. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes. The property owner was very responsive and made sure that we had all of the information to check in. We definitely will be renting this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Lots of room!
Great, quieter part of lake. Nearby Brookshires. Lots of enjoyable areas inside and outside in this large home. Most relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness
Old folks review. The good and the bad
The property listing shows 2 king beds and 1queen, plus a lot of bunk beds. The view was great, the place was super clean and lots of seating places in the living room. I contacted the property manager ahead of time and was told the arrangements of the king beds, one upstairs and one downstairs. The 4 of the us are all in our 70’s so stairs are normally not our friends. So I knew this before we got there and both couples prefer the king beds. So I offered to take the downstairs bed thinking it was one level. Problem was once I got downstairs which had a handrail that lead to a utility room where the washer and dryer were located. To get to the bathroom, across the utility room, there were 4 steps going up with no handrail that you needed to take to get to the toilet. From the bathroom back through the utility room and then down about 4 more steps down without a handrail to get to the game room area. To get to the king bed/bedroom which was on the same level as the game room but the furthest room from the restroom. So a really long way to get to the restroom if you had to go during the night or anytime. Therefore we decided to stay in the queen room. This probably would not be a problem for a younger group of tenants. We are just too old.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Alex H.

What we needed but nothing to rave about
Our group was a women's retreat and this was a nice drive from FW. Overall, our stay was good. Pros: Initial communication about the property, clean bathrooms, over all nice outdoor space, lots of fridge space, nice lake view, comfortables beds and couches. Cons: VERY SLOW communication during our stay, wrong code to get in the house, weird changes in water temp when showering, grungy sofa beds, and dirty/water damaged in downstairs areas on baseboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
The view was spectacular. The home was homey felt like we hadn’t left home. The property had lots of room for 12 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the lake
We had a great time relaxing on the lake for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot
Overall nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing weekend
Great property. Stayed for a few days with about 8 guys. Went out fishing 2 days and caught about 70 catfish between all of us. Down time was great with the fire pit, ping pong table, and space for everyone to spread out. The twin pull out couches are a great idea for large groups. Would definitely stay out there again! Neighbor next door was a bit creepy. I can understand it could be a little daunting to see a big group of guys unloading next door, but the lady was like leaning over her porch to try and look into the windows at us. I feel they would/should know that the house next door gets rented for Vrbo. She chilled out and wasn’t an issue throughout the stay. Outside of that, weekend was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer time
We had a great time!! The outside of the house was great for entertainment. Boat dock for our boat. Nice covered sitting area, kayaks, good size yard to play games in perfect swimming area right by the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Aubre C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for family
Overall we enjoyed our time. There are great common spaces to play games and hang out. The ping pong table and fire pit were highlights. It took us a long time to get into the house because the instructions were not correct. Then there were a few minor inconveniences such as no dish washer pods, no working coffee maker, etc. but nothing that ruined our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
Very nice. Clean. Lots of room. Great location. Beautiful lake. Well stocked kitchen, we were able to cook a thanksgiving meal. Thank you.