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Lakefront Cabin w/Pier, Firepit & Pet-Friendly

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private Dock
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, TX
  • Toledo Bend Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sabine National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • North Toledo Bend State Park
    ‪110 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Cabin w/Pier, Firepit & Pet-Friendly

Living Spaces:
With two separate living spaces, there’s plenty of room for everyone to find their groove. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings with beautiful beadboard detail. Between the upper dormer windows and the lower windows and door, the home is flooded with sunshine. They also create the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the lakefront view as you relax comfortably on the sofa or leather recliners. When the evening rolls around, take advantage of the lightning fast (500+Mbps) WiFi to stream your favorite show, movie, or sporting event on the 70” HDTV.

The game room brings the outdoors in with a full wall of screening. Here is the spot for a friendly competition on the English dartboard. Then it’s time to crack a beer from mini-fridge and tune in to your favorite streaming service on the flat-screen TV.
Or maybe play a board game from the extensive collection.

Cooking & Dining:
The fully-equipped kitchen has an open-concept style, perfect for keeping up with the conversation! You’ll find all you need to create anything from a simple snack to a gourmet meal. Maybe you’ll get lucky with some fresh fish for dinner! The large peninsula bar comfortably seats three.

With the stunning views and comfortable weather, you may want to enjoy your meals alfresco. We make it easy with both a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire pit that doubles as a grill with Adirondack chairs all around.

Sleeping Accommodations and Bathrooms:
The Heart of Huxley Bay sleeps up to 10. The first level features two queen bedroom suites and the loft has two full beds and a queen pull-out couch.

We also provide a Pack ‘n’ Play for your little ones.
Each of the two ensuite baths offers a tub/shower.
For our remote worker guests, the loft boasts a complete workstation, including mounted monitors, docking station, and printer!

Outdoor Amenities:
Where do I start?! The star of the show here is Mother Nature herself - just check out that amazing lakefront view, as soon as you set foot out the front door.
The private pier allows you to swim, fish, or boat (or any combination thereof!) right outside the front door.

Gather around the firepit in the evenings to grill the catch of the day, roast marshmallows, or maybe just tell some ghost stories. Firewood is included.

Try your luck at the included yard games like ladder golf, kan-jam, and bottle bash.
Bring all your toys! We’ve got a large boat/RV carport with power hookups.

We love dogs and think no vacation is complete without our furry family members. They even get their own bed and fenced run here.

Catch an afternoon siesta in the braided rope hammock.

Extras:
It’s our goal to create a 5-star experience for all our guests. One of the ways we do that is by providing all the extras we would want on lake vacation. Some of these extras include kayaks, basic fishing poles and tackle, lake floats, coolers, and folding camp chairs.

Property manager

Josh Corey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Dogs only. Guests must clean up after their pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Security Deposit of $150 required. Minimum Age to Rent is 25. Quiet Hours 10PM - 7AM
No Smoking or Vaping Indoors. No Parties or Events. Parking on Driveway Only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelbyville

Located in Shelbyville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabine National Forest and Toledo Bend Reservoir. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shelbyville, TX

What's nearby

  • Toledo Bend Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sabine National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Toledo Bend Tourist Info Center - 77 min drive - 74.2 km
  • Cypress Bend Park - 96 min drive - 89.8 km
  • North Toledo Bend State Park - 110 min drive - 104.3 km

Getting around

  • Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional) - 87 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cabin w/Pier, Firepit & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cabin w/Pier, Firepit & Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cabin w/Pier, Firepit & Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cabin w/Pier, Firepit & Pet-Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Toledo Bend Reservoir and Sabine National Forest. Shelby County Museum and Shelby County Courthouse Square are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cody T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House Of Huxley

Very nice place. Good stand a deep clean. Ceiling fans got 1/4” of dust on them. Windows dirty, spider webs. Very nice property. This is feed back for any one who cares.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

Great experience

Relaxing and peaceful. Had an amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Great Location on Lake

Great location on lake for fishing. Cabin was clean, comfortable, and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia B.

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

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend in this beautiful cabin. The beds were comfortable. The firewood supply is a very nice touch. We really enjoyed the fire pit. Everything we needed was in the cabin. Plenty of entertainment provided for all ages (kayaks, fishing tackle, TV’s in every room, games). I definitely recommend this cabin for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Birthday Getaway

My wife and I chose to getaway for her birthday! This cabin was a great choice. Located on Toledo Bend, we were about to fish and enjoy the beautiful scenery! The cabin was very clean wit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were attending an activity in Tenaha and this location was very remote. I should have checked before booking. I am handicapped an hada fall and had to leave earl. AIG trip protection is a joke.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Quick getaway

Love the house and area. Great host. Plenty of firewood provided which was perfect as a cold front came through and we all had a great time around the smokeless fire pit. Can't wait to go back and stay a little longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian N.

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

Relaxing getaway

Nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

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

Weekend getaway

Very pleased with cabin and property. Met all of our expectations. Beautiful view. Very nice accommodations. Entire family had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

great stay

stayed for work in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mo Ang S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty house in a great location

DO NOT stay here. We arrived after a days drive to the messiest, disgusting, worn down, unkempt place I have stayed. We contacted the owner who apologized, and offered several things to make a "5 star " experience. The furniture is worn out with holes, ripped nails coming through. It took us over 3 hours to clean place, after we bought cleaning supplies. There was blood on a pillow. Urine stains on the back of toilet, dirty sheets, food stuck to the fridge, abd the stove. For 8 people we had 3 rolls not of toliet paper.Owner offered to reimburse us for the issues, and for money spent on supplies.When we left 38mins late he tried to charge us more after all this. He had texted to ask us at 1130 if we could hurry up and get packed up. I told him were were headed out the door...packing truck. We then again pointed out all the issues with a few before, and after pictures and he decided not to pursue that. When we were 3 hours cleaning initially. He was going to charge for 38 minutes. This owner doesn't care about the condition of the property. He even admitted he hadn't been there in sometime. Save your money, don't stay here . The owner isn't someone I would deal with again, as he is dishonest. He never did reimburse for toliet paper (The house per its description has that). Bottom line the house is gross. The only pro of the house for us is it sits on a beautiful lake. They have out door games, indoor games, fishing poles, awesome fire pit. Lots of outdoor area to spread out, a
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Heart of Huxley

Enjoyed the stay. Despite starting off with severe thunderstorms and tons of rain. We enjoyed our stay. House is nice and convenient. Ended up with sunny skies the last day and lots of fun. Will stay again. Host was great and check in and out was a breeze. The neighbor was friendly and funny. Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elechia D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a wonderful stay! House is roomy and outside area has plenty of space to hang out. There were a couple of issues that were dealt with promply by contacting the owner who answered my txt and called right away!! Can' wait to come back! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with our family ❤️ Do know that cell phone service can be a bit sketchy on the way up so map it out before you leave your house, just in case.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Perfect!

We would absolutely stay here again. Everything was wonderful, peaceful and relaxing. We loved having our dogs with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

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

Quiet backroad getaway

Very nice and quiet area. Great getaway for me and the wife. Hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kati A.

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

Relaxing Holiday getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay. The property was very clean, cozy, and included many amenities. My kids were pleased with the basket of treats on arrival. We had fun fishing, kayaking, board games, darts, sitting by the fire etc. We loved being able to have our fur baby with us. We would love to return during the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha J., McKinney, TX

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

Very nice place!

We really enjoyed our stay this week. The house was very clean, well appointed for decorations and they had the kayaks, life jackets, fishing poles, everything you needed. Just bring the bait! Bring paper plates if you don’t want to wash dishes. There were many pots and pans, which was great. Plenty of spices, etc for cooking. We definitely will come back if we have the time. Owner of the house was very helpful and responded quickly to text. Thank you again Josh!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BJ W.

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

Fantastic stay

The cabin is roomy, clean, and cozy. Everything was as expected and we had a wonderful time! You definitely feel as if you’re spending your time at a private cabin on the lake in the forest. We plan to return soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice m.

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

Family fishing trip

Great stay overall….. Ants all in kitchen, tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Very nice!!

We enjoyed our visit!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

maynard w.

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

Family fishing trip

House, location, supplies provided, dock, fire pit, Josh and even the neighbors... everything was great!! Will definitely stay again
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tina B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Enjoyed the lake, relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Wonderful place!

Perfect get away. Good fishing nearby. Clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Wonderful Home

We had a such wonderful stay. The cabin was clean, well maintained and it was fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, paper towels, toiletries and even laundry detergent. It was nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. Plenty of sleeping space for us, parents and grandkids. The appliances are full size. My husband launched the boat from The boat ramp at Huxley Bay Marina, left the truck and trailer there and tied the boat at the dock on the property. The boat ramp was so close to the property. It was so convenient. We spent most of our time outside on in the screened in patio area. We would stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Excellent place to stay

Peaceful, beautiful place to visit. Allowed us to escape our busy schedule and enjoy nature, the simplicities of life, and family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Josh Corey

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Hi, we’re Josh and Laurie! We’re thrilled you’ve chosen one of our favorite places to stay. After spending weeks enjoying the solitude, scenery, and wildlife at our properties, we wanted to share our experiences with others. We love travel, the outdoors, and activities like hiking, fishing, and skiing. Make yourself at home—we’re so glad you’re here!

Why they chose this property

Why Choose Heart of Huxley Bay?
At Heart of Huxley Bay, we’ve created more than just a vacation rental—it’s a lakeside retreat where relaxation and adventure come together. Here’s what makes it the ultimate destination for your getaway:

Unbeatable Lakefront Location
Nestled right on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir, enjoy breathtaking views, private water access, and endless outdoor activities steps from your front door. Swim, fish, or kayak from the private pier, or simply relax and soak in the serene surroundings.

Thoughtful Amenities
Designed with your comfort in mind, the property features everything you need for a perfect lakeside stay:

Kayaks, fishing gear, and lake floats for water adventures.
A firepit surrounded by Adirondack chairs for cozy evenings under the stars.
Firewood included for easy, stress-free enjoyment.
Space for Everyone
With two separate living spaces, the home is perfect for groups of up to 10 guests:

Cozy main living room with vaulted ceilings and lake views.
A game room with screened walls, a dartboard, and a flat-screen TV for laid-back entertainment.
Comfortable sleeping accommodations, including two queen suites, loft beds, and a pull-out sofa.
A dedicated workstation in the loft with monitors and a docking station for remote work.
Dog-Friendly Perks
Your furry friends are welcome at Heart of Huxley Bay! A dog bed and fenced run ensure they’re as comfortable as the rest of the family.

Adventure-Ready Features
Bring your toys—whether it’s a boat, RV, or other outdoor gear. The property includes a large covered carport with power hookups, so everything is ready for your next adventure.

Whether you’re looking to unwind by the water, explore the great outdoors, or spend quality time with loved ones, Heart of Huxley Bay is the perfect destination for creating lifelong memories.

Book your stay today and experience the ultimate lakeside retreat!

What makes this property unique

Unique Benefits of Heart of Huxley Bay
Lakeside Living at Its Best
Wake up to stunning waterfront views and spend your days enjoying the lake. Swim, fish, or kayak right from your private pier—your lakeside adventure awaits just steps from the front door.

All-Weather Comfort
The screened-in patio provides the perfect spot to relax or play, rain or shine. Enjoy quiet mornings with coffee or game nights with your group while staying protected from the elements and bugs.

Adventure-Ready Amenities
Heart of Huxley Bay includes everything you need for a hassle-free lake vacation. Take advantage of provided kayaks and fishing gear to explore the water and make lasting memories.

Pet-Friendly Paradise
Your furry friends are part of the family here. With a fenced run and a cozy dog bed, your pets can enjoy the getaway as much as you do.

Spacious & Inviting
The home’s open-concept design, vaulted ceilings, and two separate living areas create a bright, airy space where everyone can unwind. With accommodations for up to 10 guests, there’s plenty of room for family and friends.

Tech-Savvy Stay
Stay connected and entertained with blazing-fast 500+ Mbps WiFi and a 70” HDTV for movie nights or sports events. For remote work, the loft features a fully equipped office with monitors and a docking station.

Bring Your Toys
Whether it’s a boat, RV, or other outdoor gear, the large carport with power hookups ensures you’re ready for your next adventure.

Unforgettable Evenings
Gather around the firepit to grill your catch of the day, roast marshmallows, or simply stargaze. With firewood provided, you can focus on making memories under the open sky.

Heart of Huxley Bay isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s a retreat thoughtfully designed to make every guest, human or pet, feel at home. From the serene lakefront to the endless amenities, this is where relaxation and adventure come together seamlessly.

Languages:

English

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