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The Shady Rest
Big Sandy Lake Lodge and the Shady Rest
Proximity to Lake Eufaula
Back Deck
Back Deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Eufaula, OK
  • Eufaula Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lake Eufaula State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Eufaula Cove Amphitheatre
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Shady Rest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Shady Rest two blocks to the fishing dock. We want you to enjoy your stay.

This is a guest house that has its own patio and is located next to our home. Please read the entire description before booking so we can assure an enjoyable stay.

Located down Texanna in Sandy Bass Bay 3 (Jane's Jungle), this house is a close walk or golf cart ride to Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma beaches. We are within a mile of two launch ramps, and not far from Belle Starr Marina or Porum Marina and launch ramps. The other side of hwy 69 is Lake Eufaula State Park with many types of recreation including horseback riding and golf. Guests with kids enjoy Jelly Stone Park located at the town of Eufaula by the marina.

There is a large grassy tree lined front yard with plenty of parking for guests and toys. The Shady Rest downstairs has dining area, kitchen, full bathroom with combination bathtub and shower. The living room has a double french door to the patio. Day beds make two twin beds one with storage and one a twin trundle bed. Upstairs has area with a twin bunk bed and closet on one side and a queen bed on the other.

The french door opens onto a pet friendly patio. Just through the next gate and up the steps behind our home is the deck with conversation seating, hot tub and pool. The pool is now open. Please follow the pool and safety requirements and enjoy. The owner shared seasonal above ground pool and year around hot tub are available for your use. Occasionally they must be closed without notice for maintenance. Just a short walk to the lake for fishing or boating. There is boat parking with electricity, a fish cleaning station and minnow barrel for those here for pleasure fishing or tournaments. Contact us when you make your reservation if you need information about boat launching, fishing, docking and boat parking.

The location 421464 Big Sandy Drive (1165 Rd), Eufaula OK 74432. When you enter the address on your phone, select the "Big Sandy Lodge and Shady Rest" popup. Exit the 69 fwy going south on Texanna. Drive 5.1 miles to turn right onto 422 (0). If you see a sign for Lindsey Chapel or Sandpiper Cove, you have gone too far down Texanna.

Travel past Push Hill to a right-hand curve onto 1170. Continue to the next intersection and turn right towards Sandy Bass Bay 3. The 3rd road turn right onto 1165 Rd, aka Big Sandy Drive. Please continue down 1165 to the last house on the right.

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Glen and Kerry

Property manager

Glen and Kerry Elliott
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In all outdoor areas and decks

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Eufaula

Located in Eufaula, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Eufaula Cove Amphitheatre and Plumb Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fountainhead Creek Golf Course and Lake Eufaula Stables. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eufaula, OK

What's nearby

  • Eufaula Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Eufaula Stables - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Lake Eufaula State Park - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Creek Nation Casino Eufaula - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Eufaula Cove Amphitheatre - 23 min drive - 24.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪I Smell Bacon - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Finca Mexican Grill - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shady Rest two blocks to the fishing dock. We want you to enjoy your stay. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Shady Rest two blocks to the fishing dock. We want you to enjoy your stay. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Shady Rest two blocks to the fishing dock. We want you to enjoy your stay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shady Rest two blocks to the fishing dock. We want you to enjoy your stay.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shady Rest two blocks to the fishing dock. We want you to enjoy your stay. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Eufaula Lake and 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Fountainhead Creek Golf Course. Lake Eufaula Stables and Fountainhead State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 231 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

tom h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great people and quiet area
Well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and quiet
The place is cute. Quiet neighborhood. The owners are so sweet and kind. There dogs are adorable. The only thing was the floor downstairs was very dirty and there was no broom so I could clean it. There was garbage in the garbage can and garbage under the main bed upstairs. Other than that clean and cute. The bathroom was overstocked with lots of towels and other stuff, I loved that! We felt like in the pictures the hot tub was on our side at our place but it is not. It's on there deck in front of there windows. We decided not to use it to as no privacy. We looked for the pool and it was an above ground little pool. We felt like it was kinda deceiving. Other than that it was what we needed to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and relaxed
A great quite place to chill. Amazing heating and cooling was so comfortable. Thanks guys
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

katelynn k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The Shady Rest is cute and cozy. The host is very nice and accommodating. The hot tub is always ready to go. This place is highly recommend from me and my partner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The lake and trails were nice
Not going into details. I loved the trails and found a great breakfast place. However, the hot tub...which thr majorly of people would like to be private was on the owners back deck. It didnt seem very clean. My son and i sat in the hot tub while the owners large back window was ioen and could see them through it. They had shower curtains hangin around but it would have been even weirder to be enclosed in a hot tub. The kitchen was dirty, floors all.dirty. the fridge had gair and dirt in it. I took lots of photos but not sure i can post here but will elsewhere. I thought this would be a private place but as soon as i started down a long driveway, i saw a man, the owner glaring at me as I drove all the way to the cabin and then stood there watching me get out of my car. I didnt appreciate it and when i voiced my opinion, about all of this i was met with one of them telling me "i wish you weren't here" i was really tired and wanted a nice private vavation. It didnt happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

wesley b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Romantic getaway with hot tub
Our stay was okay. We left early mainly because the property was a little different than what I thought we were getting. The listing made it seem as though we had our private hot tub area, we did not. The house was pretty but outdated, and not very clean. There was a distinct urine smell from the bed. All in all not super happy with it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Clean, quiet & close to lake & things to do. Host was very friendly. Only complaint is water didn't get as hot as we like. Will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and convenient
This was perfect. The location to our family reunion at Pickens Lake campground was so easy for us. Having our dog with us was a big part of the goal for our stay. The only hotel I would consider does not allow dogs and the security of us at The Shady Rest gave me peace of mind. Our hosts were gracious and friendly. I highly recommend to anyone going to visit Lake Eufala
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jordan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
getaway
nice folks there. wish it were on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimity L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent weekend getaway w/shared spa and pool
Great little hideaway that has a nice bit of nature, fishing, hiking and is very dog friendly! Possible swimming area on lake but we didn't ask.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mini cabin
Me and my husband came to stay to visit family and friends. It’s a beautiful place. The neighborhood is amazing and quiet. We loved or stay. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Had a great time unwinding and relaxing the patio was amazing if you get a chance go see for yourself how pleasant the environment is when you pull in the driveway great energy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Went to visit friends and needed a little place for us and our dog. Host was so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get together
It was great. The property owners were absolutely wonderful. They was very helpful and nice. I had several family members down and they accomidated us with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The teenage boys were off the devices! What more could you want?
I loved this place for my teenagers. It’s easy to pick a hotel but teenage boys need nature. They need dirt roads and docs to jump off of. A lake to swim in. A real adventure. They loved the pool and the hot tub. This was just such an enduring experience. While the boys had their outdoor country adventure I had a hot shower and a beautifully decorated home. Beautiful kitchen. Lots of bed arrangements. Don’t let those mini splits fool you - they cool the house beautifully. Keri was so kind and hospitable. So down to earth- even gave us farm fresh eggs. If you are a hotel person maybe this won’t be for you. But we loved it. The teenagers loved it and that’s a win in my book. Praying to see you again next summer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Familytime
The hosts were so so nice. They helped us out with anything at all we needed. Very accommodating. Couldnt of asked for better hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Good Owners
Clean, neat, owners were good people. It wasn’t right on the lake. The neighborhood wasn’t great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly, helpful, all you need.
Very friendly, very helpful, clean & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!!
The facility was very comfortable. The hosts Glen & Kerry were an absolute delight to deal with! Would recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim and Ann
Great hosts. Had a wonderful time 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
FAMILY
Owners were very nice. House was small and cozy. Beds ĺeft something to be desired...
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen & Kerry We’re Great Hosts
We enjoyed being able to relax, drink coffee on the patio & taking the golf cart down to the lake front. Perfect setting for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant experience
The owners, Glen and Kerry were very hospitable and friendly. They stay on the same property so they were very accessible anytime we had any questions. I loved that we could take our doggo with us. Lincoln loved being able to run around in the big yard and walking down to the lake with my husband and I. The house was very clean and perfect for our little weekend getaway. Also, the hot tub was divine for a relaxing evening after the days activities, and while the owners were on property we were afforded plenty of privacy. Overall we had a great first experience and would definitely go back to The Shady Rest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Great experience! Glen and Kerry are very great hosts and literally provide you with anything you need! Very nice people and loved their four gorgeous golden retrievers!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend!
My wife and I had an amazing weekend here. It was very cozy, clean, and peaceful. The hot tub was awesome! It was a great way to relax after a long work week. Glen and Kerry were awesome! Love the fresh eggs they gave us and their dogs are beautiful and super friendly. I would highly recommend staying here. Location is nice, right in between Checotah and Eufaula.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Glen and Kerry Elliott

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We are Glen and Kerry Elliott and live here with our roommate Laura Brown. We moved to The Big Sandy Lodge in beautiful Oklahoma to enjoy our retirement years. Big Sandy Lodge is our home with our friendly golden retrievers and a couple cats. The Shady Rest and our property is for the enjoyment of our guests. Pets are not only welcome but encouraged. The Shady Rest is our guest house, next door to our main house and is a very cozy place to enjoy peace and quiet or start your own fun.

Why they chose this property

It's green and beautiful and close to the lake. We have boat parking in our large front yard and are close to several launch ramps and Belle Starr Marina. Our private boat slip is just a short walk or golf cart ride away for fishing or swimming.

What makes this property unique

Behind the house is your own private patio and beautiful outdoor scenery for everyone's enjoyment. The decks, front yard and fire pit are available for your use and play. Please enjoy the hot tub and seasonal pool on the back deck of our Big Sandy Lodge. Or, have a Bar-B-Que on the front deck and a fire in the front yard fire pit or your patio chimenea. Take the golf cart to the lake or the dock to enjoy fishing for Crappie or Catfish.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests