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"Lakeside" Kayaks, dock with boat house, huge porch and much more

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Property grounds
Lake
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18437 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Crockett, Texas
  • Houston County Lake Boat Launch
    13 min drive
  • Spring Creek Country Club
    20 min drive
  • Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Way Station Restaurant And Cafe
    6 min walk

Room options

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Living area

Beautiful 100 year old building overlooking the square in downtown Crockett.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (9)
The price is NZ$744
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Beautiful 100 year old building overlooking the square in downtown Crockett.

About the area

Grapeland

When you stay at this vacation home in Grapeland, you'll be on the waterfront and 13 minutes by car from Houston County Lake Boat Launch. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Spring Creek Country Club and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Trinity River.
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What's nearby

  • Houston County Lake Boat Launch - 13 min drive
  • Spring Creek Country Club - 20 min drive
  • Crockett Medical Center - 25 min drive
  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot - 67 min drive
  • Lake Leon - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Way Station Restaurant And Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crockett Family Resort Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Lakeside" Kayaks, dock with boat house, huge porch and much more

Please note: our “Hilltop” home is a 3 bedroom 2 bath with 3 kings that sleeps six max. It’s great to rent for those that want more room or more people. Guests at hilltop are welcome at Lakeside.

Lakeside is our largest and most spacious home. It sets on two lake lots, has a Gazebo and it's very own boat house.
The water side of the home has a massive wrap around porch that seems to invite you to sit and enjoy the lake sunsets and wildlife. Ceiling fans and abundant sitting areas make it the perfect spot to eat or play games.
The landscape is very attractive with a stone walkway leading to the lake and a stunning display of spring Azaleas and various flowering plants. A switch turns on the pump that recirculates lake water from the top of the stone walk. The water cascades down the river, under two small bridges back to the lake. This area abuts a quiet section of the wrap around porch making it the perfect place to enjoy the sound of the water while reading or enjoying coffee and family conversation.

The home faces west and the sunsets are phenomenal. The trees provide shade and the many fans cool the outside temperatures. Of course, a dip in the lake will help keep you cool off even more.

The 7 bedrooms and large upper game-room accommodate groups up to (but not exceeding) 18.
The large kitchen offers plentiful seating for your group. Local catering is available upon request for those days you don't feel like cooking.
In addition, the upstairs game-room has a mini fridge, sink and microwave. It even has a separate entrance front and back of the home.

Lakeside has a gas grill connected to a large tank so running out of propane is not an issue.
Please look at our 3d floor plans for layout of the home. It does have a washer/dryer, two refrigerators, televisions in every bedroom (one needs to bring a usb supported streaming device)
The home has wireless internet, with Netflix in the L.R. and Game room.

All linens and towels are provided.
The Kitchen offers a Kuerig (bring kcups) regular coffee maker (we offer coffee and filters) and a good assortment of utensils in the kitchen.

The outside decks, docks and covered porches are too numerous to list but, you can see them in the pictures!
The covered boathouse offers a slip with plenty of tie offs for multiple boats, there are GFCI protected outlets for charging batteries. There's a roomy covered sitting area with lights, fans as well as a large attached dock is the perfect place for that cool lake swim or catching some rays.
Utilize the provided kayaks and assorted boats and explore this hidden gem of a lake. We are located in a cove far enough away from the main lake where wave action and boat noise is almost non existent.

If you choose to explore town you will find an array of "one of a kind" shops and restaurants. Visit our sister site at Houston County Lake
for additional information about our beautiful lake.

We will gladly pass along any information we can to help make your stay a pleasant one, feel free to contact us with any questions.

​Our staff is always happy to help!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mark & Brenda Copus

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge (mini)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Games room
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4700 sq ft (437 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

We are Open Have Very Clean Homes
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"Lakeside" Kayaks, dock with boat house, huge porch and much more Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gil P., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
It fit our needs with plenty of room for all 12 of us. The kids fished constantly….unfortunately only one bass was caught but they kept trying. S’mores at the fire pit, family pictures with wonderful sunsets and lots of memories. Perfect for large groups or families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Side Stay
Mark is an exceptional host. The lake house has ample room for multiple families with an abundance of accommodations. We had 3 families a total of 12 during our stay. I highly recommend booking this property! property!rit!aaccommodations were
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
We had a small family reunion. The property was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of rooms and space for us all. Wrap around porch was shaded and cool, perfect for morning coffee with a great view of the lake. Boathouse/dock was perfect for swimming and fishing. Enough kayaks and life jackets for all. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Family Trip
This lake home was perfect for our family trip. We loved the layout of the home and all the outdoor sitting areas. The landscape of the home was absolutely gorgeous and the kayaks were so much fun! We would definitely recommend this home. The host was very accommodating and offered solutions for parking for our large family. We had several other inconveniences (for the host) that they were more than happy to help with. I can’t say enough about how perfect our stay was!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiju G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi Gen Family
We had a Multigenerational family vacation and the house provided for all our needs. Being able to fish right outside and the availability of Kayaks made this a fantastic vacation for all members of the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B., Portland OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We were in the area for my father’s celebration of life and needed a spot that was large enough to accommodate our entire family of 16 as we all wanted to be under one roof. This place easily accommodated us all allowing for space for privacy as needed. Given that we had four families this was important. The views were beautiful as well. The kids did complain about the weakness of the internet but it was kind of nice to be off grid so to speak. Perhaps our only complaints were the lack of enough towels for all of us, at least where we could find them, and the distance to a grocery store. Otherwise, it was excellent and allowed us to lay our father to rest in a peaceful way without worry that we’d need to be spread out all over the area and could all be together. Thanks y’all!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved staying at Lakeside!
I truly want to give this property a bad rating just so no one else will stay here and I can more often but that is truly selfish!! It's a great place for the family and friends to get away from it all and reconnect with each other. There is plenty of room to all be together without being on top of each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The property was amazing and very organized. It offered everything we needed to have a fantastic stay. Everyone loved the kayaks and spent a lot of time in the water. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Brenda and Mark have created a really great vacation spot for large families. And mostly off grid if you want. Really great stay and highly recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome lake house!
Our Girl Scouts troop and moms had an amazing time at this lake house! The girls kayaked and swam all day, loved the loft/bunk bed area. There was plenty of room for our large group, and especially loved the wraparound deck with so many tables and chairs. The house had everything we needed and was so comfortable. We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside 2022
We had a wonderful time ! The house and property were the cleanest of any place we've ever stayed. We loved every part of what the property had to offer - inside space, outside space, fire pit, kayaks, skiff, etc. We even took long walks around the area. Too cold to go swimming but I'm sure the lake is inviting in the summer. The house is so spacious and it was such a luxury to have room for 5 familieis worth of stuff : )
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebration
Lakeside is a beautiful home and was a wonderful spot for our family celebration. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas on the Lake
Very relaxing and cozy. Spacious with plenty of seating and a huge kidding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawvid W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We will be back!! it was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Helotes, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a large family reunion
The lake is the big draw of this property. The many kayaks and the boat docking area were a big draw for most of our group. The rowboat is out of commission, but there are lots of kayaks. There is a little area right at the dock where it's shallow and good for kids. The stairs were just as shown in the pics, but they are no joke. We had thought we could help one of our less mobile seniors down to the dock area, but really it's way too many steps. That's our own fault, but just something to really be aware of. We had a photographer come in for an afternoon and the property had lots of little spots for great photo backgrounds. Great having 2 fridges, and plenty of extra beds for kids to spread out in and feel like they have their own space. Almost no cell phone reception at all with T-mobile, though wifi was good. Excellent property. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Reunion
Our group of 20 thoroughly enjoyed holding our family reunion at the Lakeside property. I contained everything we needed and the location was great for keeping everyone entertained. Loved having the kayaks included, having access to the recreational area for basketball & pickleball, and plenty of walking areas. More vacation rentals should be like this one...king beds in all bedrooms!!

10/10 Excellent

Joannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and spacious
We celebrated 13 years together as a TEAMS group at our church on this retreat. It was the perfect space with individual bedrooms all with queen beds. A rare find for 5 couples. Mark and Brenda have created a beautiful oasis with all the amenities on Houston County Lake! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gena W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay
great place for large gathering. lots of room to spread out
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rene Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved the house and the lake was awesome thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chezwic S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside
Great weekend. The property was clean and well kept. Everything had a place & was labeled accordingly so we didn’t have to search for anything. Pictures do not do it justice. It’s beautiful. My family, friends and I will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
fun family reunion
Great place! Didn't spend much time indoors. The kayaks, swim dock, fire pit, and decks were all amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem of a Vacation Rental in Crockett
My family has been doing an annual family retreat since 2016. This year we decided on the Vacation Country Rentals properties in Crockett, TX owned and operated by Mark and Brenda Copus. We stayed at the Lakeside House which sleeps up to 22 guests. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was immaculate with plenty of space for everyone. The views of the lake from the house were astonishing. The decking around the house and leading out to the dock was done with much detail... excellent. We never had a dull moment. With three years into the family retreats, this has been by far the best experience, and the others that we have stayed at were no slouches either. We love the Lakeside House so much so, that we are already considering a return next year. Finally, we were able to meet both Mark and Brenda during our stay. They are very gracious and kind and I discovered even more about their amazing journey to acquire the Lakeside House...a very touching story. Kudos to a job well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Perfection
Two years in a row and two years of wonderful relaxation. It really is a perfect spot! We rented in June last year and July this time. Although it was hotter this time, we still were amazed at how cool it was on the porch. The house and accommodations were everything anyone would hope for. I did a very detailed review of ALL the accommodations last year, so won't do that now. Just the fact that a family of 18-20 returned and we all agreed, should count for something. The swimming and kayaks are a major attraction to the grandkids. To top it off the upstairs is big enough for them all to hang out, play their games and we don't hear them downstairs :) If they do come downstairs to play games with us, there is plenty of room. Best of all the owners are extremely pleasant and helpful. God willing we will return next year. Thank You for a memorable time!!

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, great for family reunion
We had a great stay in a lovely home in a rural, lakeside setting that exceeded expectations. It was obvious that a lot of thought went into the grounds, landscaping and lighting. The home has large bedrooms, a beautiful veranda porch, multiple dining and lounging areas, swimming and small craft boating right from the private dock. Our stay wasn’t long enough to explore any nearby points of interest as our focus was on family during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

FAMILY FUN
This was the best property our family has ever booked. It had everything from a well equipped kitchen to an extraordinary layout of the property for maximum family fun. We ate every meal out on the wrap around covered porch, which saved a lot of clean up after meals. We loved the water activities, the beautiful grounds and plants and we were able to have our Family Olympic challenge on the big deck down by the water. We will definitely plan another trip here for our 19 member family. Betty Moseley
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019