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The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

Lodge in Zavalla

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The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Zavalla, this lodge is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Angelina National Forest.
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Zavalla, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 42 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Woodland Heights Medical Center - 43 min drive - 64.2 km
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course - 49 min drive - 58.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carlene's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪B & E Feed & Seed - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Polar Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪LITTLE GAL'S - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sue's Diner - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

Lodge by the lake
The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and games
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Rules

Upon leaving please start a load of towels and also load and start the dishwasher.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Angelina National Forest. Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) away.

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Reviews

The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for fishing trip. Clean , lots of room, great parking, great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blake J.

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

Great location for fishing group

Great boat ramp access. Great stay for large groups with covered area for boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great Stay

Second time staying here and it was great once again. Easy access to the boat ramp to get going in the morning and plenty of space in the evenings at the house. Great place to stay on Sam Rayburn.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Great stay.

Second stay at this great place on Rayburn. Perfect housing and location close to the boat ramp. Great stay for big families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaie B.

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

Great property!

The house was very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Family Reunion Great Stay!

The Lodge was super spacious and very clean. The kitchen is stocked with all the things you need for cooking. Courtney was very accommodating and very easy to get in touch with. Easy access to Boat launch/lake. We are planning to go back in the fall!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau Thomas J.

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

Great Property for several boats

This property was perfect for our group. We had several vehicles and 3 boats. There was plenty of covered parking for boats, and trucks!! We will definitely be staying here every year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O., Norman

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

Fisherman’s Dream

Great property, hosts were amazing. Perfect setup for a group of fisherman, plenty of boat parking, lots of bedrooms/beds for a large group, very close proximity to the boat ramp. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dub N.

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

Paradise

We had six elderly fisherman. The lodge was perfect. It was clean everything worked out perfect for us. This is our third year staying g here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward L

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

Perfect for fishermen

Perfect setup for fishing and tournaments. Plan staying here every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Home away from home

This house is ideal for the whole family to get together. Plenty of room for all ages to gather, rest and visit. It is clean, quiet, and cozy. If available in the future we will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

HOUSE WAS AMAZING

House was clean, large and comfortable. They have everything you need there and parking is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Charlotte M.

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

Very comfortable accomodations

The lodge was perfect for what we needed. Everyone was comfortable and there were no problems. The host was very accomodiating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau Thomas J.

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

Great house, location and host

Beautiful clean house! Plenty of covered parking and power outlets. Host was so friendly and accommodating! Quick access to multiple boat ramps, marina and convenient store. Will be booking again and highly recommend to anyone headed to sam rayburn.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariellen S.

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

Perfect fishing camp

Great fishing camp. Lots of details for fishing and all your fishing needs! Comfy beds! Only issue is the water in the area stinks, but nothing the owner can fix. Bring plenty of drinking water!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Men’s yearly fishing trip

This is our 3rd year staying at the lodge. Courtney has always been absolutely a pleasure to deal with. The property and location are exactly what we need. Plenty of rooms, showers and outside area for the boats. The lodge is always clean and plenty of space to cook and eat in the common areas. Always a pleasure and look forward to next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fishing Tournament

Great place to stay, plenty of room. Two covered carports for parking your boats under. You legitimately could park 6 under them if needed. You don’t have to worry about the weather bothering your gear. Great place!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fishing Get-away

The rental was awesome and that is an understatement. Plenty of room to park (4 boats and vehicles), plenty of room for 8 fishermen, close to a well equipped boat launch. Lots of room for a large group, very clean rental. The host is very accommodating and always willing to help. Thank you so much, Courtney. I understand why this is a very popular rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale M.

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

This property was perfect!

We stayed at this property Sunday-Friday and for our group of fisherman it was amazing. They covered parking was a huge plus that you don’t find very often. They even had lights for doing stuff at night in the boats. With a boat ramp less than a minute down the road it made it extremely easy. There were a few small general stores and tackle shops just a few minutes down the road as well. It was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Doug S.

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

Trashmaster Tournament

Had trouble with sewer but thar was caused by previous guests. Owner had plumber come out and repair. Did not get door code at first but that got remedied. Property very nice and comfortable and well stocked kitchen utensils and appliances. Boat parking was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy V.

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

BEST HOUSE ON RAYBURN FOR ANGLERS

House is awesome! 6 bedrooms, comfy beds, room for 6 boats under each Carport with plug ins, 500 yards from castle boykin ramp! Courtney the host is awesome! Very professional and polite and willing to help if you need anything! House was very clean! Only thing is the house is on well water like every other house there so bring your own drinking water for coffee etc! And that's no fault of the owners! Love this place! This house is a diamond in the forest of rayburn! 5 stars! We will be staying here again! Thank you so much Courtney!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great covered boat parking. Kitchen equipped with everything needed. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good setup. Great for a group of fishermen or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great! We celebrated my sons 16th birthday party here. The boys and men had a great time on the lake just a .5 away fish and tubing. Then there was just enough space for all entertainment and cooking on the back porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Bass fishing trip

Great place to stay. All 4 boats were parked under cover
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025