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Secluded Family Oasis Next To Bayside w/ Deck

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New fire pit area!! Guests will need to bring their own propane to use fire pit.
Watch the beautiful sunsets out on the West Point.
Living room
Terrace/patio
Welcome to Lookout Lake House perched up on the hill!  (Photo taken in 2021)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Brule, NE
  • Lake McConaughy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bayside Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ogallala, NE (OGA-Searle Field)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room (4 beds)

4 Single Beds

Guest Suite 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Family Oasis Next To Bayside w/ Deck

Secluded | Remote Retreat Off The Beaten Path | Lake Front | Private Beach Access | Perfect for stargazing | 4 bedrooms | 2 baths | 8 beds | Furnished Deck w/ Griddle Grill | Clean | Panoramic Lake Front Views | Open-Plan Interior | 1,600 SQFT | Single Family Home | Professionally Hosted By Ryot Co.

The space
Lookout Lake House | Secluded Lakefront Escape with Breathtaking Views

Wake up to panoramic lake views, unwind in total serenity, and watch eagles soar from your private hilltop retreat.

Tucked away in the rolling Nebraska Sand Hills, Lookout Lake House is a true hidden gem—a secluded, off-the-beaten-path escape designed for large groups and generational families. Recently remodeled with chic modern beach decor, this spacious lakefront home is perched high above Lake McConaughy, offering awe-inspiring 180-degree views of the water.

Whether you’re seeking adventure on the lake, quality time with loved ones, or simply a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, Lookout Lake House is where unforgettable memories are made.

-Private Natural Beach – Your Own Slice of Lake McConaughy

One of the most special features of Lookout Lake House is exclusive access to our private neighborhood natural beach. Just a short walk or drive away, this secluded shoreline offers a peaceful spot to dip your toes in the water, launch a kayak, or simply relax on the sand.

Since this is a natural, untouched beach, expect to see some driftwood, smooth stones, and native plants along the shoreline—adding to its rugged charm. We kindly ask guests to respect this pristine environment by picking up after themselves and leaving no trash behind.

If you’re looking for a larger, maintained sandy beach, Bayside Beach is just a 5-minute drive down the shoreline.

-The Lookout Experience

From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a private oasis. The lake stretches endlessly before you, the gentle breeze carries the scent of fresh air, and the only sounds you’ll hear are the occasional call of an eagle and the laughter of friends and family.

-Designed for Connection & Comfort

The open-concept living space is thoughtfully designed to bring everyone together while ensuring plenty of room to relax. Sunlight pours in through oversized windows, offering breathtaking sunrise and sunset views right from the kitchen, dining, and living areas.

-Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps up to 12)
• Primary Suite | Wake up to lake views in the luxurious King Sleep Number bed, plus a futon, Smart TV, and private ensuite bathroom
• Bedroom 2 | Cozy Queen bed, perfect for couples
• Bedroom 3 | Two twin bunk beds (sturdy 250 lb weight rating, ultra-comfy 10” mattresses)
• Bedroom 4 | Another Queen bed + Smart TV
• Full Guest Bathroom | Centrally located near the bedrooms

At the heart of the home, the spacious living room and fully equipped kitchen ensure no one ever misses a moment—whether it’s sharing a meal at the 9-foot dining table, playing board games by the fire pit, or swapping stories over a late-night snack.

-Outdoor Paradise

The best seat in the house? The expansive left point gathering area & furnished deck. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, watching the sunset paint the sky, or grilling up dinner, you’ll never tire of the unparalleled lakefront views stretching out before you.
• Outdoor dining table for 6
• Gas griddle grill, for the griller in the family (guests need to bring their own propane)
• Private access to a natural neighborhood beach (water levels may vary)
• Garage hangout space for rainy days, late-night card games, or just relaxing

-Modern Comforts & Thoughtful Touches
• High-speed WiFi (500 Mbps) – perfect for streaming or remote work
• 65” Smart TVs (Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, log into your favorite apps)
• Fully stocked kitchen – stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, blender, slow cooker, spices & more
• Keyless entry & security cameras for peace of mind
• Access to in-home washer & dryer

-What You Need to Know
• Steep Gravel Driveway | Up to 4 vehicles can park at the house; boats & oversized vehicles must park in the designated lower lot.
• No Pets Allowed
• Water Levels Vary | Lake McConaughy’s shoreline shifts depending on Nebraska Central Public Power’s seasonal water needs.

-The Best of Lake McConaughy, Minutes Away
• Bayside Golf Course | 5 min
• Bayside Beach | 5 min
• Van’s Boat Launch & Beach | 10 min
• Ogallala (grocery, hospital, dining) | 25 min

Your Exclusive Lakefront Retreat Awaits

Lookout Lake House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a one-of-a-kind escape where you can reconnect with nature, family, and the simple joys of life.

Message us with any questions—we’d love to help you plan the perfect Lake Mac getaway!
Guest access
You and your group will have access to the entire home. Max occupancy allowed - 12 guests.
Other things to note
PLEASE NOTE:
- NO PETS
- MAX OCCUPANCY: 12 guests.
- Propane is not provided; you will need to bring your own to use the grill & fire pit
- Wood burning fires are prohibited on the property due to fire danger regulations set by Keith County.
- Camping is not permitted on property or on the private neighborhood beach.
- One of our family members who uses the home has a service dog. We do clean extensively between each stay. As such we cannot guarantee the home is 100% pet allergy free. Thank you for understanding!
- We HIGHLY recommend 4-wheel or all-wheel drive when accessing the private neighborhood beach in front of the house, otherwise, you will get stuck and will need a tow.
- All guests must be clearly accounted for on the reservation.
- If there are guests who stay over night and exceed the guest count per the reservation, we will assess an additional $100 per night/ per guest charge.

This is our family home so please treat it with respect.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have before you book, so please message us to make sure our house is a great fit for your time at Lake Mac!

Property manager

Aimee Gordon

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
No Pets allowed.
Wood burning fires are prohibited on the property. Camping is prohibited on the property and private neighborhood beach.

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
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

About the area

Brule

Located in Brule, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area and Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area, while Mansion on the Hill Museum and Cowboy Museum are cultural highlights.
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Brule, NE

What's nearby

  • Lake McConaughy - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bayside Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lake Ogallala - 21 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area - 27 min drive - 38.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Landing - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Otter Creek Lodge - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Hooks Lake Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taste Of Texas BBQ - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Family Oasis Next To Bayside w/ Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Family Oasis Next To Bayside w/ Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Family Oasis Next To Bayside w/ Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Family Oasis Next To Bayside w/ Deck located?

This family-friendly Brule holiday home is located in a rural location, steps away from Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area, Lake McConaughy and North Platte River. Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area and Bayside Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gaby G.

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

Great house and great location

We highly enjoyed our stay! The house is perfect with an amazing view of the lake and was fully stocked with anything we could ever need. Location was also excellent with easy access to the private beach which is great with kids. Will absolutely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri L.

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

Lake house

Loved my stay at this property! It was very organízate and clean! I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Beautiful house and location

The house was beautiful and the view was great. The property was pretty secluded and quiet. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Perfect Location

The house was so beautiful with everything we needed. The garage was fun to sit in and just talk and drink. The location is perfect and we were able to leave the boat right by the boat dock at Van's just 4 miles away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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

Lake view

House has a beautiful view of the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela A.

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

Wow

Beautiful, well stocked property. Very clean. Wonderful hosts. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T., Parker

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

Annual Lake Mac Family Trip

We had a blast at this VRBO. It was a great set up for our 2 families and our wives were blown away with the organization and labels everywhere. The house was clean and decorated very nicely. Short trip down to the water in our Jeeps. The views were amazing, Van's was amazing (the service to drop and pull out the boat was very nice), the water was a lot calmer this year than our previous 5 years so we had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

A well organized, clean lake house with an excellent view.

The property is off the beaten path, and as listed has a steep gravel driveway. Excellent view of the lake. The path down to the beach allowed us to take a pickup down to access our boat. We put our boat in at Vans or at divers bay (free entry). Home is well organized with many amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S., David City, Nebraska

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

Beautiful lake house

We enjoyed our stay with kids and grandkids at this beautiful lake house. The home is well cared for, clean and family friendly. The suggestion of using four wheel drive to get to the beach was helpful and we had no problems. We even helped to tow out a local visitor while at the beach since we had four wheel drive. The beach sands are beautiful. If you walk to the beach, it is about a ten minute walk. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets from the deck as well as wonderful views of the lake, wildlife and a couple of lightening storms. The big table made for fun meals and the kitchen is well stocked with utensils you need to prepare meals. Thank you for providing such a peaceful and relaxing lake lookout for a getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsy W.

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

Great view from lakehouse

Driveway description was a bit deceiving. It is steep and narrow and can not take your boat up to the house. Had to leave it at the bottom of the hill and pray nothing was taken during the night. House is also a bit off the beaten path. Had to drive a ways to the boat launch. Could have also used a few more towels. Overall the house was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruthanne Z.

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

Great View of Lake Mac

Property was beautiful very clean and organized and had everything we needed. Lovely accommodations and a quick drive down to the beach and also to Vans to put the boat in. Also not a bad drive to lewellen for the annual Rodeo and Barn dance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice stay

This was a nice stay. From the pictures it appears to be very close to the water, however for us that was not the case but the water level of the lake was very low. Nice clean house and owner was helpful and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lexi d.

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

Stunning!!

We loved staying at Lookout Lake house! It is newly renovated with gorgeous views! Everything was clean, new and beautifully decorated. The owners left no details out, providing shampoo, soap, trash bags and even ziplocks. They were also very quick to respond when we had questions. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

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

Great property!

Loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

linda m.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dog hair all over the furniture.

Misleading representation of property online. Dog hair covered all the furniture, even tho there’s a no pet policy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Amazing!!!

My siblings and I rented the house for our youngest sister’s birthday and it was so great!!! Loved having the large table with room for everyone and plenty of sleeping spaces. We personally didn’t mind the drive to the swim beach bc the views were stunning and it was nice and quiet and relaxing! Would HIGHLY recommend this house to people! Will book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cody

Awesome place to stay!

This was a great place to stay at for a weekend at the lake. Spectacular view from the porch. Very clean and well put together. The rental came with everything that you could’ve imagined. I would totally recommend this place to anyone looking for a great weekend. I’ll definitely be back. Owners really took care of everything for you so you can have the comfort and ease of mind knowing that everything is taken care of! Great place!

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Awesome House

We had two families stay here and everything was awesome. The house is newly renovated and decorated very well. Has everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

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

Great stay

Gorgeous view with a wide open kitchen makes it a fun time with friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget n.

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

The most accommodating, comfortable and clean place we’ve ever stayed.

We loved the house and property in general. It has a beautiful view of the lake. The house is adorable inside. This one will be hard to top!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Byron B.

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

Nice property with great view of the lake.

Everything went well with this property. It was will equipped and clean. Great views of the lake from the property. Close to a nice golf course. A little travel is required to get to the more popular beach areas on the eastern side of lake McConaughy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Aimee Gordon

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Hi there! I'm Josh. Welcome to our family home at Lake Mac. My family and I rent our lake home when we aren't using it to let other families enjoy this outdoors enthusiasts paradise at Lake McConaughy. We hope you make amazing memories and enjoy the lake as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We like the peace and solitude of our remote location at Lake Mac. We also enjoy our private neighborhood beach. It feels like we have our own slice of the lake.

What makes this property unique

180 degree lake views!

Languages:

English