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Lakefront home with Beach vibes on Cedar Creek

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You found the perfect place for your next vacation, family reunion, Canton weekend or fishing trip with your best buds!
Over 300 feet of private lakefront!  Huge yard, private dock, and tons of room for everything you need for a great vacation!
Extra large living space provides lots of room for social distancing.  Over 35 feet of open space.
Kitchen has double ovens, microwave, two sinks, two dishwashers, ice machine and everything you need to feel at home!
Dining for 10 while you gaze at the lake and all the activity going on outside!
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 24353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Outdoor space
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
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Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Gun Barrel City, TX
  • Popular LocationCedar Creek Reservoir1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhatz-Up Family Fun Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPurtis Creek State Park19 min drive
  • AirportTyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)59 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

+3
2 Queen Beds, 3 Double Sofa Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront home with Beach vibes on Cedar Creek

3 story spacious lake front home with a beach home feel! You can see the lake from every room in this house! Wrap around porches on the first 2 floors and over 300 feet of lakefront to enjoy with a large yard. This property accommodates 24 in beds/pullouts but there is still room for cots/blow up mattresses if you have a larger group that prefers to spread out.
Our Cantina is a screened in area with ping pong, darts, corn hole, and a dual mini basketball. 2-story boat dock on site.


You will have contactless check in/out and issued a private door code through RemoteLock. Owners are available by phone or text during your stay.

If you would like to save time and have groceries delivered ahead of time please let us know! You can book directly with Jessica at least 4 hours ahead of your arrival.
Cedar Creek Lake is the 5th largest lake in Texas. Excellent fishing, boating, 4th of July Air Show, and lots of shops including First Monday Canton Trade Days just 25 minutes away. We are close to town so you won't need to drive 30-45 minutes around the lake if you forgot something.

The Tiki Hut at the marina and Vernon's are popular waterfront restaurants accessible by boat. Our location is just a few minutes to Walmart, Brookshire's and local restaurants.
We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that to complete your booking, you will need to verify your details and ID.

Contactless entry is available through Remote Lock. You will receive your door codes the week before check in.

High speed internet and 3 Smart TV's are located throughout the house. Bring your Netflix, Hulu or other streaming passwords.

The downstairs living space spans over 40 feet wide so you will never feel cramped even with a large group. The kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances, cookware, dishes and even a coffee bar (so bring your favorite K cups). There is no need to run to the store since the built in ice machine produces lots of ice per day. There is a full size refrigerator stocked with your basic condiments, ground coffee, and a wine rack which includes your first bottle complimentary with your stay. You will find a large pantry to store all your groceries. There is also an extra full size fridge for extra storage of groceries during your stay.

We have one pack and play and one high chair/booster chair on site.

The second floor includes a large master with a remote control fireplace and a spacious bathroom suite. There is a king bed, a cozy nook by the fireplace and two pull out twin sleeper ottomans for extra family members. There are also two other private bedrooms and a full bath on the second story.

On the third floor you will find a giant loft area with sleeping for 14, a flat screen smart TV and games. There is also a screened in porch off of the 3rd floor perfect for watching all the lakeside activities or looking out at the stars. Sleeping arrangements include 3 queen pull out Ashley sofa sleepers on the third floor and 2 twin beds in addition to the two bunk beds with queen beds on bottom and an XL twin on top of each. Every bed has Simmons Plush Top mattresses with sheets and bedding provided. This property accommodates a max of 24 in beds/pullouts but there is still room for cots/blow up mattresses if you have a larger group.

The private boat dock is yours for enjoyment during your stay. There is one boat slip that holds up to a 22 foot boat fully covered and one jet ski slip with lifts if you bring or rent watercraft. Please let us know if you are bringing a boat and need the lift. We will do our best to accommodate if we have time and room to move our boat out for you. Otherwise there are mooring whips and boat cleats for you to tie onto at the dock. There is also an area to clean your fish out on the dock. The over sized upstairs dock area with string lights is another wonderful place to enjoy the panoramic views during your stay. Sunrise and Sunsets over the lake are amazing! We have just installed stairs with a handrail from the dock to the water to make getting in and out of the lake easy for people of all ages without having to climb a narrow slippery ladder.

We have a 22 foot tritoon boat that we rent out on a case by case basis if your group meets our insurance requirements. If you are interested in using this please let us know when you book your reservation. We include a tube and wake board if you are interested in getting out into the open water. If you are bringing your own watercraft, please let us know so we can best accommodate you with details of where to launch and give you water level details.

High speed internet and 3 Smart TV's are located throughout the house. Bring your Netflix, Hulu or other streaming passwords for even more entertainment options. If you have stayed at this property before, you will find even more reasons to fall in love and visit over and over again! There is also a DVD with a variety of movies available on site.

The property has a new retaining wall with over 300 feet of concrete on top. This is perfect for fishing all along the property. There is also an industrial sized volleyball net with lots of room to play regulation court size volleyball matches. We have a paddle board and 2 kayaks on site that can all be rented for a nominal charge during your stay.

We are within a 5 minute drive to the closest Brookshire's grocery store and a super Walmart for any shopping on the way into town or during your stay. Location is a bonus for this home because you have the benefit of being on an almost private point on the lake with easy access to fast food restaurants such as Chicken Express, Whataburger, Starbucks, Subway and sit down dining like Chili’s. Vernon’s, W354 Upscale dining, China Cafe, Jalapeño Tree or many other local favorites.

Parking: 6 cars if double stacked in the driveway and up to 8 more depending on size on gravel. Please do not park on the street or block neighbors driveways.

This home is perfect for retreats, Indian Princess campouts, family reunions, girl scouts, boy scouts, scrapbook retreats, girls weekends, team bonding outings or just a getaway/staycation just an hour from downtown Dallas. First Monday Trade Days in Canton is only 25 minutes away. We are NOT a wedding venue, so do not try to book our home with this intent.

You may also follow us on at "Fortner Pointe at Cedar Creek" to see what is going on out at the lake.

READ CAREFULLY IF THE MAJORITY OF YOUR GROUP IS UNDER 25....

This home is available for rent with the intent of vacations, family reunions, scouting retreats, church events. If your intent is to have a wild or loud party we ask that you book elsewhere. No teenage/college parties (after prom/formal/graduation, sorority/frat parties) allowed. Please do not instant book or rent on behalf of high schoolers or college kids no matter what the celebration is for. Refunds will NOT be given and you may be removed from the property if there is evidence or complaints by the neighbors that this is going on. No underage drinking or drugs permitted. If your group requires beer bongs and beer pong to have a good time then this is NOT the place for you and we kindly ask you to consider another venue. This is our home and we want guest that will treat it as they would their own.

This is a family friendly area and these rules will be strictly enforced! Booking with the intent to “supervise or chaperone” teen/college events is also prohibited. Please inquire for permission to book if you have any questions.

*Security Cameras are in use on this property but are NOT located in any bedrooms/bathrooms or private areas.*
Our home is about a one hour drive from DFW so this is a perfect getaway spot. We have a covered boat slip and jet ski slip for your watercraft so you can easily access the water right from our private dock. Please let us know ahead of time if you are bringing any watercraft so we can tell you where to launch and if possible we can make our slips available to you. We rotate our own watercraft between our rentals so covered space may or may not be available.

Property manager

Melissa Fortner
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 24
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number Inspected by City of GBC & Fire Marshall

About the area

Mabank

Located in Mabank, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cedar Creek Country Club and Tara Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Athens Bowling Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Henderson County Fairgrounds and Athens Praise & Worship Center.
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Gun Barrel City, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk
  • The Library at Cedar Creek Lake - 10 min drive
  • Whatz-Up Family Fun Park - 10 min drive
  • Cedar Creek Country Club - 16 min drive
  • Purtis Creek State Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Cafe Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home with Beach vibes on Cedar Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home with Beach vibes on Cedar Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home with Beach vibes on Cedar Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home with Beach vibes on Cedar Creek located?

This family-friendly Mabank holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Whatz-Up Family Fun Park and Tom Finley Park. Optimist Park and The Library at Cedar Creek Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Family time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Exactly what we wanted
Melissa's property served our needs completely. It was exactly as advertised. When you walk in, you know you are entering a home that is used and loved and crafted for happy family times by the lake, and they are sharing their home with you. The home was clean, furnished perfectly for relaxation, the kitchen was organized, and the guestbook and instructions very clear.. Air conditioning was able to be set independently on each of the three floors, bathrooms were well stocked, pantry was well stocked, and there was laundry detergent available for us to use.. we had a large group-20,, with 10 adults and 20 kids. we felt comfortable, which shows just how large the house is. The ample deck space, grass play area, game room, dock space, paddle boards, and swim area all combine to make this quite an ideal set up for our family. We were in Texas for the eclipse and Melissa even left us a treat of eclipse-themed treats on our arrival. We were traveling with a group of nearly 40 folks, and Melissa was able to accommodate the remainder of our family in her other home on the lake, which was also superb. We highly recommend a stay at a Fortner property on cedar creek, a sleepy retreat from the bustle of Dallas or wherever you’re frying to escape:)

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with Family
Amazing property! Every little detail is thought about and very clean. Plenty of waterfront for fishing and amazing views. Definitely going to come back to this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeramy B.

Renter
The house was amazingly large and slept our group of 24 very comfortably. The house was clean and had all we needed for relaxing and meals. We will stay again if available.
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Outstanding lakehouse
We stayed here for the 4th and it was spacious, clean and a tremendous place for us to spend the weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
This place is great and provided an awesome getaway for our extended family! The open concept on the first level was perfect for family meals and the game room kept all of us entertained! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neighbor is very annoying and doesn’t want people coming and going
Overall the house is amazing, the neighbor next door is a control freak I received a email saying I guess we broke something and owners used the protection plan for damages which I agree if we did break something then it needs to be paid for but I know we didn’t but who cares . I checked everything before we left and didn’t see anything and was in contact with the owner and told her if we did please send picks and price so I could pay for it because I know it does cost a lot to have a beautiful property like this. If it’s just a couple trying to get away then I highly recommend but if you are doing a cook out with friends and family that are not staying I wouldn’t do to the experience we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Relaxing Stay
We had a group of about 20 for a work retreat. Melissa was very communicative and everything was just as described. Plenty of room for everyone and everything we needed for cooking for a large group was supplied. We had a great relaxing weekend team building, playing games, & eating good food. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
This house is bomb! Everything it appears to be and more. Melissa was very easy to deal with and was quick to answer any of our questions. Just make sure to check in advance if the lake is low your boat may not reach the dock due to shallow water. This lake is beautiful and this house is a great place to enjoy it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
Great location for a professional team building weekend. Everyone enjoyed the house as it was very clean, spacious and has a great A/C….so necessary during this heatwave! There are lots of areas for activities as well. The hostess, Melissa, was extremely helpful with information about the house & property. She provided excellent recommendations for catering lunch and dinner during our stay….plus has a wealth of knowledge about all the community has to offer. Melissa is so easy to communicate with and she was quick to return all messages. It was a GREAT stay! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable for the 12 people we had.
The house was clean and beautiful. The small town was great. There are stores right up the road, and we could easily get to if we needed. My only complaint is, there needs to be better cooking equipment. For the size of that property and the amount of people that it can hold, the pots and pans were too small and not enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our family.
Awesome place, this property has everything you need. Owners are very nice and where very helpful with any concerns we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent rental
Excellent rental
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pernell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for family
Great house located right on the water. Perfect for our family reunion and room for all 24 of us. Hosts were very responsive and we didn’t have any issues. Everyone wants to go back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Judy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our Visit to Fortner Point
Reservation process was excellent. Property owner communicated with me nicely. House is 3 stories, but there are no bedrooms on the first floor which was a challenge for the senior members of our family. Second floor had 3 bedrooms, and the 3rd floor had a huge room with several beds of all sizes. This meant 4 of our married couples had to sleep on 3rd floor with all the kids. It is a beautiful setting, but the water was so low fishing was impossible. The kids and adults had a wonderful time playing in the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Annie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great house, terrible experience with host
The house was beautiful. However, we arrived and noticed there were a few chairs already broken. There were also lots of cobwebs in bathrooms/outside on the deck. It felt like nobody had cleaned the property in awhile. The experience with the host was extremely stressful and nearly made us cancel our reservation. If you are looking to rent this property with anything other than a church group, silent retreat group, or elderly home field trip, i would highly suggest against booking this property. We left the property after vacuuming and wiping down all counter areas. We cleaned the grill after using it, despite her claim that we didn’t. Before the stay, she warned us that she left a car there and would be coming by to grab it. Her husband came by at the end of the weekend and we chatted, he was great. and told us “thanks for treating the property so well!” As for the extra people, we only had 18 people stay at the property so we were wrongly charged for that. (or less- we had people leave before the weekend was over) Overall, house was great but i would NOT book again with this host. Before the weekend the host noticed my age (27) on my liscense and i feel as though she went into the weekend already knowing she was going to scrutinize our stay, regardless of our care of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location, Great Size and Full of Amenities
Great Spot for our Girl Scout Troop. Plenty of Space, Clean and Amenities Galore. It had everything we needed and lots of room for all of us. Host is awesome, easy to communicate with and helpful. Lake Front views were great. Firepit easy to use. Game and Activity room for the girls. Kitchen has double of everything so its beneficial for large groups. We will be back, All around 5-Stars. Awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dani E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for team building and relaxation!
I was trying to find a house that can hold a large group and this beautiful lake house truly fit our needs. The house has everything you need and more. Our hosts were very accommodating and responsive. Thank you for sharing your home so we can make some great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Our lives are full of constant movement everyone going in different directions.....it was so nice to have a place like this to gather and just enjoy each others company. Everything you need. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a blast
House was great! Very comfortable and roomy for our group of 12 (adults / teenagers). Plenty to do and great view of the lake. It was a little windy during our stay so we spent more time indoors than we expected but with games and puzzles on hand we still had fun. Kitchen was well stocked so we had no problems preparing meals for our group. Only negative was several outdoor chairs had loose arms. Owner said they were working on replacing / repairing them so that should be better for our next trip! As we were leaving - our whole group wished we had booked a longer stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., Waco, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always Amazing
This is our second time to stay here for our student staff retreat and we loved it again! Melissa is always very responsive and is an amazing host! We live coming here to spend a few days in solitude while we have our staff retreat. There is plenty of room, space, and things to do on site! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Christmas Family Gathering
We truly enjoyed our time on this property. Family from Texarkana, Dallas, Houston and Lubbock came together for a couple of days to celebrate Christmas. Lakeside property, beautiful sunset, lots of room to visit and play board games. Took advantage of the ping-pong and other games provided. Would definitely recommend to other families!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Volter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs up
Place was great ! A lot of Complement from friends
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location for a getaway
What an amazing house! We had a large group of friends and had a wonderful time. We used the kayaks, played a ton of volleyball and really enjoyed our weekend. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to be
I was looking for a getaway to rest and relax for our super busy staff and leaders and this was the perfect place. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Fortner

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We have been married for 25 years and have always enjoyed vacationing with each other, extended family and friends. We are very excited to provide a home away from home for our family and yours! We hope you find this to be your happy place as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We have been blessed to be in a family that has had 84 consecutive years of having a family reunion on the lake. There have been many wonderful memories made with multiple generations each year. We want the tradition to continue. We are beyond blessed to purchase this property that will be in the family for generations to come and bless many others along the way. There were hundreds of homes to choose from, but this one stood out as THE one that we could envision many future memories being made with friends and family. We have named it Fortner Point to keep the name in the family since we have three girls that will someday marry and leave their maiden names behind.

What makes this property unique

This home is 38 feet tall, the tallest structure in Gun Barrel City. It is three stories and every room has a view of the lake. Two wrap around porches and a location that offer a country feel just an hour drive from downtown Dallas.

We are also in a great location that is less than 5 minutes to town for shopping or a quick Walmart run rather than a 30-40 minute drive from other parts of the lake. This house is the total package for your group!

We have an 11 passenger 22 ft tritoon boat available on site for rent when certain insurance restrictions are met. This is a case by case basis so please inquire for availability if you are interested.

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