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Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Laundry facilities and gas grills are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a Smart TV.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV
Video games

Outdoor areas

Dock
Firepit
Gas grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On a lake

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Kayak
Table tennis
Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Events

No events allowed

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system 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

Smith Lake Rentals & Sales - BIG BEND RETREAT Houston

3163-271256

About the area

Houston, AL

What's nearby

Houston Historic Jail - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
Bankhead National Forest - 46 min drive - 30.4 km
Clarkson Covered Bridge - 59 min drive - 53.6 km
Natural Bridge Park - 60 min drive - 58.7 km

Restaurants

‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬27 min drive
‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬27 min drive
‪Talk Of The Town - ‬16 min drive
‪Middle Of Meek - ‬27 min drive
‪Sonny's Catfish Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 located?

This family-friendly Houston holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Bankhead National Forest and Borden Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

14 Jul 2025

Quiet and Relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was everything we hoped it would be. Area was very quiet and everything was as it should be.

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10/10 Excellent

Juls H.

22 Jul 2025

Beautiful Retreat home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful long weekend at the Big Bend retreat on Lewis Smoth Lake! My family and a friends family met there to enjoy the outdoors with our 8 boys. Our youngest 4 year old through our oldest 16 year old enjoyed the homes amenities and had a blast with the game roomAnd outdoor deck. The neighborhood was quiet and safe, the views were beautiful and peaceful. We hope to return again soon!

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8/10 Good

A guest from Saucier, MS

9 May 2025

Memories

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group of 14 (ranging from all ages) thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of space for all and lots to keep us entertained. The kitchen is stocked above and beyond for all you may need. Kid friendly place and plenty of memories made. We enjoyed the kayaks and pier the most. A couple of things that I would like to mention is we stayed during a very heavy rain day and noticed the sunroom leaks (which is noted in the description) in multiple places and caused the room to have a certain unpleasant odor of mildew. Also, if you have older people staying, be aware of the long walk to the pier. We had my grandparents, and they only went down to the pier a couple of times as they dreaded the walk. For those in shape, it wouldn't be an issue at all. Lastly, the floors are very squeaky. Any footsteps woke everyone up on the bottom floor-- but we just made an early start to our days for all out of it. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend this home to others who may not have elderly people with them.

8/10 Good

Kevin Y.

6 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay, but there were issues

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay, but when we got there, the kitchen floor was sticky, so we had to clean it. There were cobwebs and dust too. Broken plates in the cabinet with a note from December, so obviously that hasn’t been checked. There is no phone service at the house, so you have to drive up to the jail to make a call. Other than that, we loved the game room, the bedrooms were nice, and our family loved the kayaks. We enjoyed cooking and had plenty of room to eat and play games. We would stay again, we just hope the cleaning service improves.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Kayla S., Alabama

5 May 2023

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

For what we paid, it could have been better.

For posterity, I'm posting exactly what I sent the property managers prior to our stay. If you don't want to read the entire thing here's the highlights: - The railing was broken, and I ended up falling off the stairs walking to the dock from the house. - The coffee pot and garbage disposal were broken upon arrival. - There were no garbage bags or dishwasher pods. - The dock was disgusting and looked like it hadn't been cleaned since last season. I have to be honest, we were very disappointed with our stay. And before leaving a review, I wanted to bring things to your attention that I've noted below. There's a lot of negligence here for us having paid $2,000+ Upon arrival, we discovered that both the garbage disposal and coffee maker were broken, which was only compounded by my fall via a faulty railing. This could have been much worse, but thankfully I was able to catch myself and only suffered some deep scratches, bruising, and swelling. I called, and you did send someone right out, and he arrived an hour or so later. When he arrived, he discovered multiple broken railings that could have caused us further injury. He fixed what railing he could, brought a new coffee maker, and fixed the garbage disposal. However, the coffee maker still did not work properly, we had to tinker with the garbage disposal to get it to work, and we felt unsafe going down to the dock again. We also were very unhappy with the state of the dock itself. The furniture was strewn about, and it looked like it hadn't been cleaned for the last few months. I do understand that it's the "off-season," but the weather was gorgeous, and we were looking forward to enjoying the lake without having to clean a space before being able to use it. We paid a $382 cleaning fee so did expect the entirety of the property to be clean. And when you add on me falling off the stairs during that process - it's just quite ridiculous. We also were very disappointed to find the lack of garbage bags and dishwasher liquid. We ended up having to make two separate trips to town to grab both.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

27 Jul 2025

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

Great house for large family

The property is beautiful! The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Plenty of room for large families to enjoy without being cramped.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

16 Jul 2025

Awesome vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Big Bend did not disappoint! It was perfect for our big family! Had the best experience with reservations, very helpful! We WILL be back there!

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

18 Jun 2025

Big Bend Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful property! We would highly recommend .

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

27 Nov 2022

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

Thanksgiving 2022

This place is fantastic. The view is so picturesque…photos taken look like places I’ve only seen in magazines. The kitchen is well stocked and our extended family of 9 had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

30 May 2022

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

Big Ben retreat

The house was great, loved the family room, The only thing i would change is to have a clean grill, the gas grill was rusted out. The house had plenty of room for 12 people and would stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022