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The Serene Getaway

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Nestled among trees and overlooking a serene lake, Mineola Lake House offers a tranquil escape from city life. Unwind in the charming downtown area's shops and dining options or enjoy fishing off the brand new dock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Serene Getaway

Escape to Your Lakeside Oasis: Just 90 Minutes from Dallas

Unwind and recharge at our serene lakehouse, a peaceful retreat enveloped by a canopy of trees. Wake up to breathtaking views of the lake, with the only sounds being the gentle lapping of water and the rustle of leaves. It's the perfect escape from the hustle of city life.

Spend your days casting a line off our brand-new dock—the fishing here is fantastic! When you're ready to cool off, a private swimming area is just steps away. In the evenings, gather on the spacious deck for a meal with a view, or roast marshmallows and share stories around the brand-new lakeside fire pit as the stars come out.

Our property comfortably sleeps 8 and features two separate buildings. The main house has two bedrooms and one full bathroom. A separate, detached bunkhouse provides the third bedroom and a second full bathroom, offering a private space for part of your group.

While the setting feels wonderfully secluded, you're only minutes from charming local spots. Explore the unique shops and delightful dining in downtown Mineola, or take a short drive to Lindale (15 mins) or Tyler (30 mins) for more options.

Your lakeside retreat awaits.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Mineola, TX

What's nearby

  • Mineola Historical Museum - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Mineola Railroad Museum - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Mineola Nature Preserve - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lake Fork - 22 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 13 min drive
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪CowBurners BBQ & Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe U - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Serene Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Serene Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Serene Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Serene Getaway?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Serene Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Mineola Historical Museum and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mineola Railroad Museum and Mineola Nature Preserve. Lake Fork and Grand Oaks Vineyard & Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Serene Getaway Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

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

Awesome Stay

Great location very cozy very clean my daughters and wife loved it definitely staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Extended family weekend trip

We had a great weekend at the lake house. No one wanted to leave and we are already planning another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna W.

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

Wonderful Getaway

This is a wonderful place to stay for a weekend getaway. We have stayed here before and its always a relaxing and beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Peaceful

Had a great visit and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia Hurt B.

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

Lovely Lake House

Great place for our cousins’ weekend. Lovely and peaceful, cute and clean. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna W.

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

Relaxing Lake House

Great place to relax and getaway. We enjoyed the house and the property so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hallie W.

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

Could not have been better!!!!

Our stay was AMAZING!! The bunk house turned out to be such a benefit. Everything was just stellar!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Vacation

This has to be the most wonderful place to spend a vacation. The lake was beautiful and peaceful. I recommend staying here for your next stress free getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

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

Fun, comfort

Very nice relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Amazing and comfy

Me and my co workers all stayed while we were out on a job in the area this stay was better than a hotel you have the view of the lake, very quiet and peaceful, very clean and comfy will definitely book again for a family trip or if I am out here for work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alanna W.

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

Relaxing getaway

This was just the place to relax and unwind. The place was clean and had everything we needed. We will be coming back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannan B.

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

Great stay

It was a great visit and stay at this location. We didn't realize it was two different structures until we were almost there. It did say it in part of the listing, but we had to dig for it. It all worked out great though! The outdoor space is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Summer Haven

This was such an amazing property! We enjoyed every second of our stay. Very clean & the host was so kind and responsive. Plenty of things to play with at the house and some of the best back porch sittin around. I highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bevdar90

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

Fishing Trip

Amazing place on the water. We had a great time and didn’t want to leave! We participated in the Big Bass Splash and were conveniently located to Lake Fork! The host was beyond helpful in everyway!! We lacked nothing staying here! We Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna O.

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

Great Canton Shopping Girls' Weekend

The property was clean and the beds were very comfortable. It was a great location to select when shopping at Canton Trade Days. We would come home from shopping and sit by the fire pit, sip wine, and watch the boats on the water. Great place for relaxing with friends or family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

tonya d.

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

Lake time:)

We had a nice time staying on Lake Mineola. We went to fish, and it was a great place to stay and hang out right on the water. The small house is just the right size for a few people. The main house has 2 bedrooms and1 full bath. The other two bunkbeds and the full bath are in the backyard separate from the main house in a tiny guesthouse, but very close and convenient to the backdoor and nice porch! Thomas was super easy to get ahold of and communicate with before and during our stay! This a great place to go relax on the lake and have some fun in the country!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

A perfect spot for Thanksgiving week!

This property was everything as advertised and much more. The kitchen was well equipped. There was firewood for the fire pit and chairs on the dock. It is an easy walk to the lake and very peaceful. The beds were all clean and comfortable. We did not encounter any problems whatsoever, but I felt like Tommy would take care of anything if there was. Very, very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Lake Life Paradise ❤️

We had an awesome time, the location was perfect the view of the lake was awesome and very relaxing, We had our family gathering there for the weekend, everyone loved the home the lake and all the lake toys and we also rented the boat which I loved, because we didn’t have to go elsewhere to rent. Fun and relaxing 💯💯💯❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ben C.

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

Relaxing

The ease of being able to walk out on the dock and get in our boat was the best part. We live local but loading the boat on the trailer daily is exhausting. Beautiful to watch the 4th of July fireworks from the deck. Feeding the neighborhood ducks was fun. Family enjoyed being able to park and jump on the boat for the day. There was laundry in both dryer and washing machine along with dishes in the dishwasher upon arrival. I washed and folded. A light by the steps near the fan outside would be helpful. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Get Away!

The property was perfect and nice. Pleanty to do and toys to play with on the property. The kids had fun swimming and jumping off the dock. The owner was friendly and nice. Very responsive and communication was great. Definitely going to plan another trip out as soon as we can get back that way. The beds were also comfortable. Definitely recommend the place for a get away!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Beautiful Lake Get Away

Our family really enjoyed our trip to this cute Lake House. The farmhouse kitchen was sweet and very clean. The beds were so comfortable that I took a picture of the tag so that I can order me that same mattress. Our over all trip was perfect. The Lilypad Lake Float was a ton of fun. We will definitely book through Tommy again the next time we come to visit my Aunt in mineola , Texas. Gina
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Perfect quiet escape

We really enjoyed our stay at Tommy’s place. It was very homey and Tommy was responsive before and throughout our stay. I didn’t realize this when we booked but the two twin bunkers are actually in a room detached from the main cottage. While our kids (7 &5) didn’t get up the courage to sleep on their own in that room they loved it as their little retreat to watch shows, at, etc. which was also great for my mom and I because we’d maintain the main part of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love traveling & staying at different properties and this was a fabulous Thanksgiving getaway! The property itself was clean, quiet, so much to do. Gorgeous dock to fish off of & cozy fire pit to sit around. The house has EVERYTHING you need. The downtown of Mineola is very quaint for shopping & has several restaurants. The host was beyond accommodating. We will definitely be back in the summer & plan on renting the boat next time. A Must stay!!!!! 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Lake Holbrook, near Mineola

Our family spent three nights here. We had a great time. The use of the pontoon boat was the best. It came with a huge lily pad which we stayed on all day. The kitchen had what we needed, the water toys were fun, one bed was the same brand they had at home, the grounds were clean and good for bare feet, and the dock was new. The sunsets were beautiful every night. Tommy, our contact, was easy breezy and nice and friendly. The lake was clean and not too crowded considering it was July 4th. We wished we owned a lake house after the first day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Family retreat

It was a quick getaway for me and my daughter. We had a fishing tournament. The host were great on helping me get inside with the door code. I was having slight problem. It was at 10:00. Appreciate them answering at that time. Place was clean and beds were soft. Bathrooms were modern and clean. It is close to Lake Fork, but on a smaller lake. This is nice as well. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024