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Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Surrounded by peaceful nature, Lakeview Getaway offers a serene retreat. Unwind with family and friends in the spacious seating area, enjoy board games together or watch your favorite shows on one of three ROKU TVs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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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.

Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs must have current shots and be house trained

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents are completely responsible for accidents.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Lake Home Away From Home
Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!

About the area

Map
Etoile, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Ellen Trout Zoo - 28 min drive - 45.8 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 31 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Woodland Heights Medical Center - 33 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Stephen F. Austin State University - 46 min drive - 78.8 km

Getting around

  • Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagle's Nest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Country Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪B J's Country Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Etoile Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Back Roads BBQ - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir and within 25 miles (40 km) of Texas Forestry Museum and Museum of East Texas. Pines Theater and Ellen Trout Zoo are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Family and Pet friendly- Shirley Creek lake house at Sam Rayburn! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alysia H.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the stay! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Awesome Location and Property

I was fortunate to arrive while the property owners were still there!They were great host and did everything to make our stay wonderful Thanks Kelly and Greg
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

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

Great Stay!

Kelly was a phenomenal host. House was perfect for our little 4th of July getaway. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Relaxing Stay in Etoile

We had an absolutely great stay at this property. It was super comfortable and owners were extremely helpful and nice. We highly recommend this property and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

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

Great places

Super relaxing place to stay and very clean and easy access to the lake recommend this place and the people that offer this property are super kind and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Best of times with friends!

Our 2nd time there. We enjoyed the house and the many amenities that make it so comfortable again, and being able to bring my puppies is a blessing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great spot, very relaxing!!!

Greg and Kelly were great, the cabin was awesome too. Very relaxing, we loved the screened in porches and it’s very close to the lake. We will definitely be staying with them again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Nice place to stay.

Everything was as advertised. Place was clean and the owners are super nice. Close to a boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Relaxing vacay

Everything was great. Don’t need to bring anything except food. They have everything needed. Was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chester E.

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

Exactly as advertised

Beautiful place. Clean and comfortable. My family and enjoyed our little vacation here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Great Place near the Lake

Very clean and homey feeling. It was in a quiet neighborhood with wildlife and just a short distance to the lake. Had everything you would need to stay in and enjoy hanging with your family or head out and go fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Sims, Arkansas

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

Fishing trip

Great place to stay, easy access to Sam Rayburn. Very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

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

Awesome weekend getaway

Our stay was great just minutes from the boat ramp and not far from lufkin. We spent the weekend and fished Sam Rayburn the camp was great nice fenced in back yard with a huge screened in patio and a second patio overlooking the woods. We also seen a few deer roaming the neighborhood. I highly recommend and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Great Getaway!!!

Property was great and perfect for a getaway! It was clean and the owners were awesome! They thought of everything and even left us goodies in the fridge since it was our anniversary! Very quick to respond and everything is ready to go when you get there! We will definitely be back!👍😁
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Place to relax

We went for some time to relax. Home very accommodating for relaxation very comfortable. Perfect place for our furgirls to relax with us. Away from the hustle and bustle. We would love to return when we need to recharge. Kelly was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Fishing on Sam Rayburn

Very nice place like being at home. Excellent amenities small covered area to park a boat or car. Located about a half a mile away from the boat ramp. Property owners super nice, overall great stay would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Gayle G.

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

Fishing Trip

House was clean and comfortable. Very convenient to the boat launch and sufficient parking for our truck and boat. Enjoyed the outdoor space and our dog enjoyed seeing the horses next door from the big yard. Quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed our relaxing fishing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tom B.

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

Quiet!

Easy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa N., New Orleans, LA

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

Just what we needed!

There’s not many properties that allow pets, have a large fenced yard, multiple screened porches, thoughtful decor, comfy beds, nice shower, stocked fridge, and 3 minutes from a lake. Oh, and the host was extremely friendly, accommodating and funny. It was the perfect fit, and we will be back!!! Thank you Kelly and Greg!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

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

Sam Rayburn stay

We went over to fish the McDonald tournament and were looking for a place on the North end of the Lake. found a couple places to rent but after looking at reviews felt like this cabin would suit our needs. The house was as described, probably a little over a mile to the Shirley Creek Marina which is just a handful of boat ramps accessible due to low water. The house was very clean and had any necessity's that was needed. The wifi was great allowing access with computer. I've stayed at several rentals and this VRBO was in my opinion 10/10 and will defiantly book again. Miss Kelly and Mr Greg were easy to get a hold of and quick with any question or request we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Shirley Creek

The house was very nice and ckean with plebty of room and had all the accessories and things we needed for our stay. Check in process was easy. The only issues we had were unleashed neighbors dogs and their barking at our dogs House was a bit farther from the lake access than i thoufht it would be but we stayed over Memorial Day Weekend and the access was extremely crowded. Overall the property was nice and quiet as long as the neighbors dogs werent barking. We would definitely book this property again if we decide to visit Big Sam in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENDRA S.

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

Can’t wait to stay here again!

If you’re looking for a place with all the amenities of home and a quiet relaxing atmosphere where you can take in the nature around you, look no further. The Shirley Creek Lake House is the place!! This is no empty shell vacation rental. All you need to bring is food to cook (unless you prefer to eat out), your clothes and personal hygiene items. I normally need a vacation after my vacation because I don’t usually sleep well in a strange place and from the amount of unpacking and laundry I have to do when I return home but that was not the case this time. Kelly and Greg offer a place to relax, unwind and renew while reconnecting with nature, family and/or friends. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Shirley Creek Lake House. You won’t regret it. Read on for a list of things I felt I needed to mention to complete this review. 1) More like a home than a rental property, 2) The hospitality Kelly and Greg extend through accommodations and communication surpass all expectations, 3) Everything is clean, 4) Even the smallest of details are attended to, 5) Completely stocked with everything you could possibly ask for, 6) Unbelievably comfortable beds with plenty of options for pillows, 7) Full size electric stove w/oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer, and dryer, 8) Cleaning supplies, kitchenwares, and towels, 9) WiFi with boosters, 10) Roku TV, 11) Significant amount of water pressure for washing dishes, showers, and doing laundry, 12) plentiful supply of hot water, 13) Tub/Shower with removable handheld shower head with multiple settings and long hose, 14) Keurig Machine with Pods for Caffeinated or Decaf coffee and pod to use your own coffee grinds and condiments, 15) Plenty of hanging space for clothes in laundry room, 16) 3 stand fans, 17) Popcorn machine with popcorn and condiments, 18) DVD Player with selection of DVD’s, 19) Games for adults and children, 20) Toys and books for children, 21) plenty of screened in porch areas to enjoy Just make sure the first thing you do when you get inside is plug in and log into the complimentary WiFi. Cellular signal at this property is nonexistent but this is not a problem since you can communicate using WiFi for I messaging and other forms of WiFi calling/communication/Apps. Social Messaging Apps are probably the preferred method of communication for anyone that can’t unplug anyway. So it’s really not a problem. I was able to communicate through Snap Chat with no problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Very Nice Stay

Very nice as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lester M.

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

Great Home

We had an absolutely great time. The house was beautiful. We did spend a considerable amount of time on the water; however, the beds were a lot more comfortable than a boat seat to nap on. Will recommend it to other relatives and friends if anyone is looking. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Family weekend

Property was just as you see it before booking. Had a great weekend at the home and the owner was great to help with any questions I had.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022