Awesome LAKE front cottage offers relaxation and fun! Great for Families!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Parking available

Explore the area

Payne Springs, TX

Cedar Creek Reservoir
‪1 min walk‬
Trinity Valley Community College
‪24 min drive‬
Purtis Creek State Park
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

La Vida Loca Cottage offers a relaxing get-a-way and lake front enjoyment. The house is perfect for leisure weekends as well as fun venue for entertaining the family for a week with kayaking, boat rentals nearby for water sports and fishing from the dock.

The southern exposure on open water, and wrap around covered porch is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the predominantly southern breeze. A fresh cup of coffee in the morning on the deck overlooking the lake is a must. The cottage offers a large living area with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, expansive windows, a spacious well-appointed kitchen, and large informal dining bar. Outside the approximately 800 square feet of decking creates the perfect outdoor environment where you and lucky guests will enjoy east facing open water views and unlimited entertainment possibilities. In addition, there is a private boathouse with large sun deck.

We have 2 Kayaks that are available for our guests use.

The house is in a clean and safe well-maintained neighborhood.

PARTIES FOR PROMS, GRADUATION ETC.. ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Property manager

Marcie Waskey

Premier Host

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: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mabank

Located in Mabank, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Purtis Creek State Park and Cedar Creek Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include East Texas Arboretum and Athens Bowling Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Payne Springs, TX

What's nearby

Cedar Creek Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Trinity Valley Community College - 24 min drive - 26.3 km
Purtis Creek State Park - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
Richland Chambers Reservoir - 40 min drive - 40.6 km
First Monday Trade Days - 53 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
‪The Roost - ‬17 min drive
‪Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome LAKE front cottage offers relaxation and fun! Great for Families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome LAKE front cottage offers relaxation and fun! Great for Families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome LAKE front cottage offers relaxation and fun! Great for Families!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome LAKE front cottage offers relaxation and fun! Great for Families! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Tara Vineyards and Winery. Trinity River and Tom Finley Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2024

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

Family Weekend!

We love the property! Great location! Great house! So peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

30 May 2024

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

very comfy

The house is fully stocked with all that you need to have a comfortable stay. Plenty of room in the house and on the porch. Because we had a lot of rain we utilized the covered patio and it was awesome.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

25 Apr 2024

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

BEST EVER - Rinse and Repeat

2nd time staying at this property. Will definitely stay here whenever I can. Great property, very gracious owner/property manager. Absolutely the best.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Midwest M., KC

5 Sept 2023

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

Great Vacation Home

We had a great stay, clean and comfortable. We stayed in for dinners, good selection of dishes, cookware, etc. Only stayed 2 nights this trip but will definitely return to this lovely home. Kids loved the yard to play in and also the air hockey table! Would highly recommend this home for future stays!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tana G.

31 July 2023

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

Great Stay!

The location was great. The water was higher this summer so we were able to float relatively close to the house. The bottom is soft but not too squishy so you don't have to wear water shoes if you don't want to. The house was very clean, they provided lots of bed linens, shower towels and beach towels. It says it can park 4 cars on the listing but it easily holds 6! Super close to public boat launch in Log Cabin and Lee park is pretty close as well! I would definitely stay here again. Great house! Thanks Marcie!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randal P.

26 June 2023

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

Cedar Creek Lake Stay

Very nice lake home. Just right for a weekend stay with family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trey S.

24 June 2023

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

Great getaway

Great house on the water, we had a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Dallas TX

12 June 2023

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

Wedding weekend

Because we were here for a nearby wedding, we didn’t have time to really enjoy this great house. It is clean, the kitchen is very well stocked and the beds are comfy. We want to come back so that we can really enjoy the lake and the beautiful open water lake view.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

29 Apr 2023

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

Fishing Trip

We had the best stay. Close location to meeting our guide, and had a great dock for fishing on our own. House had a great layout for visiting with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

2 Apr 2023

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

Family Girls Trip

Yearly family girls trip to Canton. We have rented this house before, and it is perfect!!! View of the lake is beautiful!!! We all had an enjoyable visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

26 Oct 2022

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

Rest and Relax!

Family came and celebrated my 48 birthday and it was a nice two nights! We felt at home and had all we needed for a relaxing time. We fished off the dock, kids played on the beach and we had good food a day family time! We would rent this place again, as it was a great fit!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

6 Sept 2022

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

Girls getaway

We so enjoyed Vida Loca and had a wonderful and relaxing time and already have said we would love to go back! The detail to all the cute decor really made the home pleasant and we actually took pictures to remember all the little touches. The host was wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

29 July 2022

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

Family Weekend

This was just a quick family weekend get together. It was great that my grandson could play in the water right in front of the house. Even though the water is down in the lake we were still able to bring our pontoon boat right up to the dock.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 July 2022

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

Beautiful home in a great area!!

The house was clean and ready for us to enjoy. The spot is beautiful and quiet. The owner was great to deal with as well. We loved having access to the kayak boats Overall it was a wonderful weekend. Wonderful family memories were made.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sara S.

3 July 2022

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

Fun time at the lake!

The house was great for our mixed families. Nice view of the lake on open water. House had all we needed for a fun weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2022

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

Vacation

This is a great place to stay super nice neighborhood Great house and the owner was great to deal with. I will be going back

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henrik I.

23 Apr 2022

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

Weekend getaway from Dallas

We had a great lake house getaway weekend. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

3 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful place on Cedar Creek. Perfect for our friends and us to stay.

Perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

8 Oct 2021

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

Football game trip

We were in town to see my nephew play football. So we didn’t take advantage of the lake, but it was certainly tempting. The view from the house is awesome! The back porch is a great place to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

7 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing trip with friends, house was perfect! Enjoyed the back porch and the view of lake. Sitting

Awesome place! Enjoyed everything about the house and lake and the location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

23 Aug 2021

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

Quick Getaway

The house is spectacular with a beautiful view of the lake! We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette W.

11 Aug 2021

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

Comfy, Relaxing Retreat

Every year our family stays at a Lakehouse to reconnect with each other. This home was perfect for us! We spent most of our time on the wrap around porch or in the lake. The dock had ladders, a place to tie up a boat (safely & securely) and the lake floor was free of debris. The common area was perfect… I loved how accommodating it was… whether it was family game night or family movie night, we fit perfectly! The beds were comfy, the kitchen was stocked and we had plenty of towels, tp, paper towels, & trash bags (usually a sore spot for us!). The only thing we had a problem with was the local pizza place “lost” our order and we had to eat sandwiches for dinner on our last night. No problems at all with the home, location, or amenities!! Thanks for an unforgettable family trip!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

27 July 2021

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

Lakeside paradise

All the comforts of home, but with a lake view from almost every room. We will be back to enjoy this cozy lake home and Marcie’s extraordinary hospitality!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 July 2021

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

Summer Getaway

We had a lovely stay and would recommend to friends. The patio and lake view was wonderful and relaxing. Just what we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Coby & Marca W.

18 July 2021

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

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!!!

My 3 best friends and I rent a home on this lake every year. My family also rents homes on this lake a few times a year and I just love this one!! I highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marcie Waskey

Love the lake and the sunrises and the peace it brings me. The holiday weekends are great for lots of fun and activity too! Most wonderful place!

Why they chose this property

We named this house 'La Vida Loca' (The crazy life) because there is so much to do. No mater what time of year there are many activities to enjoy around Cedar Creek Lake. What we like most though is sitting and enjoying nature from the porch. There is a great deal of wildlife around the lake-- birds, fish and animals. The lake is a stopping off point for many birds as they migrate for the different seasons. The porch faces Southeast so it is shaded in the afternoon. In the summer there is usually a nice breeze. The sunrises in the mornings can be spectacular.

What makes this property unique

Excellent water! There are two large swings on the back porch, and a sitting area on the dock. The water is good for swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property