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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Relax in this serene sunroom with expansive views of the surrounding trees, featuring comfortable seating and a small table.
Cozy cabin with a neatly made bed, wooden bench, and a small table with a lamp and picture.
Relax in a cozy cabin with a spacious living area and a comfortable seating arrangement, perfect for unwinding.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, and refrigerator.
Relax in this serene sunroom with a stunning view of the lush landscape, featuring a round table and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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 manager

Andrea

Languages

English

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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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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

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

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Houston, AL

What's nearby

  • Houston Historic Jail - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Tiger Field - 30 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge - 59 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 60 min drive - 59.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - ‬28 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. Borden Trailhead and Sipsey 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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

A guest from Saucier, MS

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.

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

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

Cindy P.

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.

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