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Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to this charming A-frame house, 2 blocks from the Shirley Creek marina and lake. Unwind on the spacious wrap-around deck with amazing views or explore nearby swimming areas and boat ramps.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 384 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn

Come visit this small slice of heaven 2 blocks from the Shirley Creek marina (which has a boat ramp, swimming area and lake access). Our 1.5 bed/1 bath completely remodeled A frame house is walking distance to the lake and marina.

The 900 square foot A frame house is conveniently located close to the lake with huge trees, wrap around porch and amazing views.

It is ideal for 2-3 people. It has a downstairs bedroom with a queen bed. The upstairs loft has a twin bed. The kitchen is great for cooking in and enjoying meals on the 400 square foot wrap around deck. The bathroom has a custom shower. The house has central Ac/heat and WiFi to keep you comfortable while you visit and relax.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking, this is our personal house.

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, this is our personal house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
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

Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn Etoile

About the area

Map
Etoile, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ellen Trout Zoo - 28 min drive - 46.5 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 31 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Woodland Heights Medical Center - 33 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Stephen F. Austin State University - 47 min drive - 79.5 km

Getting around

  • Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catfish Junction - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Eagle's Nest - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's 103 Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Country Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Etoile Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 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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Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property 3 absolutely loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely perfect little lake getaway. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie S.

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

Easter Weekend

Visiting family. It was the cutest and cozy cabin. We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas E.

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

Short get away!

Nice A frame house. Clean. Neat and well stocked and maintained. Lot could use some mowing but was fine otherwise. Pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Quiet getaway

Such a cozy and quiet place. Very nice to be near the boat launch. Very clean and overall great stay!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karie S.

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

Vrbo

Nice place. Enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas T.

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

Great rental and space.

Very clean and decor was cute. Nicely updated inside and outside. Very relaxing area and house. Nicely stocked with all that you need for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROSE S.

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

Gem

We enjoyed our stay. Listing was correct. We took our dog. She also emjoyed the fenced porch. Would do again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea k.

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

Precious

Such a cute house!! It’s close to the boat ramp which was nice! We had a great time getting away for a few days to do some fishing! They had everything we needed for cooking our meals! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diann D.

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

Awesome A-frame Cabin

Photos & details were spot on!! Just 2 of us but plenty of room if 1-2 kids. Stocked with everything we needed. Porch sitting is great!! Definitely booking again. Loved the sign-in book and fresh flowers too 💐 Thank you for a relaxing weekend 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammy M.

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

A Perfect Lake Weekend

Only one word "Perfect". We stayed here in October 2021 and only thing was the driveway being dirt and messy after a rain. Well it's now concrete, so stay there if you can, you won't be disappointed. Clean, well kept, and minutes from a launch ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

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

Great modern experience!

Very happy. The property was clean and modern. Very comfortable and stocked with kitchen utensils. If internet calling is needed, you may need to intitialize wifi calling, but i needed to get a cellular bar signal outside as well. After i did this calling was good.Check in is a little late in the day at 4pm. Great place. 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

great labor day weekend

Images were a bit misleading for the property itself, and relevance to the lake. We were surprised to find the house at the entrance to a neighborhood, with the porch and wall of windows to the living room facing the road. So, no privacy. Enjoyed our stay nonetheless!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Shana R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Stay- just needs a few fixes.

Our stay was good. The owner was very easy to get ahold, but just a few issues that can be easily fixed.. The floor was pretty dirty and the shower drain had hair in it. Also, the owner states there is little service, he isn't lying. There is NO service, so be sure to screenshot the instructions so you can get in the house and have WiFi. I have Verizon service and even going to the boat ramp did not work. I would suggest to the owner just to have the WiFi password written down somewhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Very cozy

Loved our stay. Very cozy great location to get away for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake House

Everything we expected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A., Lake Village, AR

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

Peaceful Tranquility

Really enjoyed the quiet, peaceful downtime in the cute cabin. No TV in living room meant more time doing things together like games and puzzles. More conversation! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Nice little home

Top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful, unique home. Was equipped with everything we could have needed. A short drive to store & walking distance to Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

S. S.

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

Breathtaking

I chose this listing for a bday getaway to unplug. Everything about this place is remarkable. Communication with the host was great. As soon as I sent a message, within 2 minutes I had a response. Only issued that was had was the TV updating in the bedroom and wouldn't work but other than that everything was great! The listing is FULLY stocked. Everything that you could possibly think of was there and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S., Center , TX

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

Cozy cabin

Very clean and accommodating. Great view and a nice place to retreat to in order to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Everything was in order and definitely one of my favorite stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regena M., Clarksville, USA

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

A-frame Getaway

We loved the cozy welcoming atmosphere. It was a nice place to relax. The goodies left for us made us feel special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Ashley M.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Stay was okay

Okay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Awesome A-Frame!

I got busy after returning home and neglected to post this review sooner. Jason provides an exceptional property for ANY visiting the Shirley Creek area. This A-frame cabin is super clean and comfortable. It is well maintained and chock full of modern updates. The location is excellent for just relaxing on the huge deck and enjoying the birds, shade trees, and people watching. This is a quiet little neighborhood just before you get into the state park and you can see the road from the cabin deck. We weren't there for fishing and didn't have a boat, but I'm confident that I could have maneuvered a medium sized boat trailer and my truck back into the available parking area with no problem. Another post commented on the muddy parking and, sure enough, we arrived right after a downpour that ended a long dry spell. Things were damp and soggy, but VERY manageable and NOTHING like the gumbo mud we have here in Corpus Christi. If you are headed to Sam Rayburn for ANY reason, this property is a MUST for your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Sammy M.

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

Relaxing Weekend

The cabin was great. Getting checked in was a breeze, Jason had everything ready when we arrived. We enjoyed our stay, it was quiet and relaxing. Our only complaint and reason we didn't give it a 5 star was the parking. It rained and the parking is on mud, slick mud. If the parking area had been different, we would have given the stay a 6 star if possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021