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Property grounds
Lake
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

New Magical Memories-Boats-Campfire-Swimming-Hammocks- Relax-n-Play...all ages!

-Entire lakehouse all to yourselves...Enjoy the privacy!
-Sleeps 10 guests. Enjoy your stay on a private and serene artesian spring fed lake.
-Reserve your 2024 vacation dates. Holiday weekends are still available. You can create new magical and lasting memories at the Lake House Retreat with your family, and friends! (Pet Friendly)
-Sit around the campfire...
Roast marshmallows and enjoy sharing stories under the stars.
The hosts do not live on property, but will happily assist when contacted.
-Embrace your vacation..
Vacation in a serene setting and spend valuable times with your group.
-Fun for all ages...
We designed the lake house for Comfort, Relaxation, and Enjoyment for all ages!
The lake house is surrounded by tall trees. You will enjoy the sounds and views of the natural setting. While you sit outside you will see turtles bobbing up and down in the lake and sunning on the docks, watch the cranes and ducks flying over the lake and you most likely will hear the frogs, woodpeckers, owls and ducks communicating and keeping busy in and around the lake.

Water Activities All Year Round!

-Boats-Boats-Boats-
More boats to choose from than anyone on the entire lake: Kayaks, Jon boat, canoe, stand up paddle boards and a 4-passenger pontoon paddle boat are available for our guests to reserve for their entire stay. Ask your host for details.

-Fishing-
Fishing is a popular past time on our private dock, just steps away from the house. We have bass, crappie, big bream and catfish in the lake.

-Swimming and Floating-
Floating on the water is a wonderful way to spend the day at the lake house. We have a private dock with a swim ladder for ease of getting in and out of the water.

-BBQ, Fun and Relaxation-
We have inside and outside games, dvd's for our guests to enjoy, pacman table for two, foosball, bean bag toss, XL checkers, and a mini putt-putt area. A charcoal grill and bbq area is available for cooking up some delicious Texas bbq . To accommodate our guests, we also have a covered picnic table and plenty of outside seating.

-Hammocks-
Hammocks are available for relaxing under the trees and enjoying your time with family and friends.

-Outside shower-
For your convenience, we have an outside shower to rinse off after a day on the lake.

-Campfire-
At night you can sit around a campfire for plenty of “s’more” fun under the stars.

Your stay includes two private full kitchen suites:
You will enjoy a 2-story lake house with a wrap-around deck and two separate suites. Both suites have their own exterior private entries. You can also use the interior stairs that connects both suites and it also has a privacy door at the top of the stairs.

-Upper suite; is a 2 bedroom and 1 bath and has a complete kitchen, two private bedrooms with queen beds, a bathroom with a bath/shower. It has 2 living room futon sleeper sofas, dining table, large screen tv and dvd player. The relaxing dining balcony has a umbrella patio table and it looks over the lake.

-Lower suite; is a 1x1 studio has a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, queen bed, hammock and air bed. You can walk out the private entry and you are steps away from the lake and grills, campfire etc.

With both suites, you will have access to the entire lake house that sleeps up to 10 people.
There is plenty of areas to sit, relax and enjoy the lake in our backyard. Our private docks are for relaxing, getting in the water, fishing and boating. We also have an outside shower to accommodate you and your pups after a day on the lake. The lake house has a fence on both sides of the property, in both the front and back for additional privacy.

-Parking:
Our driveway inside the fence will accommodate up to 3 vehicles. (depending on size.) Outside the fence, you can park up to 4 vehicles off the street, on both sides of the driveway.

-Cleaning
We CLEAN AND SANITIZE surfaces of our home and use the Covid virus cleaning recommendations to assist in keeping our guests safe!

Location-
We are approx. 20-30 min. from Lake Livingston, wineries, antique stores, Naskila Casino, hiking trails, the Big Thicket, restaurants, shopping. Hosts will happily assist you with finding other destinations. *************************************************************************************************

Property manager

Richard and Carol Spreeman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only, incl. e-cigs or vapor

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Bodyboard
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,860 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We do not allow cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Life vests are needed for children near the water

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: With owner approval.
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
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake House Retreat A/B New Listing Goodrich
Lake House Retreat A/B New Listing
House Retreat AB Listing Good
Lake House Retreat A/B Get Away-on Lake Goodrich
Lake House Retreat A/B Get Away-on Lake
Lake Retreat A/B Get Away-on Lake Goodrich
Lake Retreat A/B Get Away-on Lake
Lake House Retreat A/B - Get Away-on The Lake! Goodrich
Lake House Retreat A/B New Listing!
House Retreat A B Get Away On
Lake House Retreat A/B Get Away On The Lake
Lake House Retreat A/B Get Away On The Lake!

About the area

Map
Goodrich, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Livingston State Park - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Lake Livingston - 24 min drive - 19.0 km
  • TDCJ Polunsky Unit - 27 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Naskila Gaming - 46 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Cultural Center - 46 min drive - 49.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hughes Catfish Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Piney Wood Cooker BBQ - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Widow Grays - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Old China Books - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪J & K's Grill - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Magical Memories-Boats-Campfire-Swimming-Hammocks- Relax-n-Play...all ages! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at New Magical Memories-Boats-Campfire-Swimming-Hammocks- Relax-n-Play...all ages! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Magical Memories-Boats-Campfire-Swimming-Hammocks- Relax-n-Play...all ages! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Magical Memories-Boats-Campfire-Swimming-Hammocks- Relax-n-Play...all ages! located?

This family-friendly Goodrich holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Trinity River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Livingston and Lake Livingston State Park. Pedigo Park and Polk County Memorial Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

New Magical Memories-Boats-Campfire-Swimming-Hammocks- Relax-n-Play...all ages! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and location
My friend and I needed a base camp for a fishing trip on the Trinity River and a nice place to cook a nice dinner and relax at the end of the day. We were within 10 to 30 minutes of all the boat launches where we meet our guides, and came back to a well equipped kitchen and charcoal grill to prepare a nice fresh fish dinner. We’d sit on the dock dunking worms to end each evening. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hidden getaway
My wife and absolutely loved this location. This was one of the best places we’ve vacationed at and I would go back in a second. The house is wonderful and right up against the lake. It’s well covered by trees and has everything you need to enjoy a quick getaway. The hosts were wonderful and very responsive. This is a great place and I look forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
We had the best time at this home. Not to mention the host was very helpful and communicative from the time we booked until the min we left. We loved the upstairs downstairs set up. Plenty of pillows and blankets for extra comfort. This host left no stone unturned. Best rental we have ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family time in a peaceful location
My family enjoyed four nights at this home in mid-March and enjoyed every moment. The owners are wonderful, extremely thoughtful and go the extra mile for their guests to feel comfortable and welcome. Our family enjoyed HOURS on the lake in all the boats available. The lake is very small, quiet and peaceful. My husband and kids also spent so much time fishing and were very successful. I loved spending time reading in the lounge chairs on the dock. There is so much to do in the house and opportunities to have fun together. The beds in the house are super comfortable, I wish I could have brought the downstairs bed home with me!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
The owners were beyond accommodating!!! They were super quick to respond to questions and gave helpful and fun tips. We rented the boats/kayaks and had so much fun!!! The area outside is perfect for everyone, they have so many different areas to hang out❤️. The beds were so comfy, I was super worried because I forgot my pillow at home, but there’s were great. We are looking forward to our next visit💕
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Lake house for wonderful lake experience!
Beautiful home and lake view, amazing layout and everything needed for a wonderful lake experience. Rich and Carol are fabulous hosts and we highly recommend this property. We hope to come back in the summer. 😊❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House has it all!
Any possible activity you can think of, they have it! Boat, kayaks/canoes, 3 docks...yes 3! Foosball, movies, games, books, hammocks, a golf green, even a guitar and amp. They have simply everything! No doubt I've forgotten items, shoot I'm not even sure i saw it all. Add to that, the hosts are so thoughtful. When symmer gets her, I'll be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Relaxing
It was lots of stairs twist and turns . We didn’t understand the water drippings in our bed when the upstairs was being used but overall great stay. Loved the scenery from the peddle boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minerva P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodsie, Comfy and private.
Totally enjoyed the stay, grand kids and children felt at ease to fish, bbq, run around and play. Everything you needed was there. Lighting was awesome !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Everything we expected and more. All was great and relaxing. Plenty of stuff to keep the kids entertained and the views were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome! Lot of fun fishing swimming and having fun with family. Perfect!
Thanks for everything 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Pasadena, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake House Retreat
Highly recommend. Description of home and property is exactly as it was stated. Our family throughly enjoyed our stay. We were able to make memories fishing, swimming and had lots of laughs. We all got to learn how to paddle board. My daughter and I also learned how to use the kayaks. My son and husband were already pros. We also used the paddle boat, very fun. We saw wildlife creatures up close. My husband named the Opossum George. We did see a water moccasin crossing the steps by the bbq pit. We made friends with the neighborhood dog, she was sweet and very friendly. Our two little dogs liked her too. If you want a relaxing time away from life, unwind here. Thank you again Richard and Carol for making your lake house feel like home. Beds were so comfortable to sleep in too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy m., Weatherford

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun times
We had a amazing time fishing and swimming. Had everything we needed. Thanks for having us
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The VrBo was so relaxing! We all enjoyed it including our dog. There were activities for everyone to do of all ages! The only thing was that there was bugs in the restrooms but again may come with the area and wasn’t horrible overall would recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Quiet neighborhood and backyard lake access made this a great getaway for the whole family. A lot of small touches that gave us plenty to do during a rainy day, and access to kayaks and a paddleboat for the rest of the time. It's a great lake with beautiful scenery, a great house with lots to do, and a definite "let's go again" from everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
It was a great place to enjoy time together as a family. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Our crew of 4 adults, 2 teens and 2 dogs had a wonderful stay! Even though the weather was colder and wetter than expected, we were able to spend time on the water in kayaks, canoe, pedal boat and paddle boards. We also enjoyed the many outdoor areas on the property, including the comfy lounge chairs on the dock (great spot to read and watch a storm come in). Inside, there was plenty of room to find a quiet corner to read, a well stocked kitchen for cooking, and good space to eat, and play cards and dominoes all together. We also found lots to do nearby including Trade Days in Livingston, a beautiful hike on Beaver Slide Trail (part of the Big Thicket National Preserve), a trip to Livingston Lake State Park and delicious BBQ at Florida's. These were all within about 20 minutes of the lakehouse. The hosts were very pleasant and super quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and refreshing
My family of four and my mother enjoyed our time here the week between Christmas and New year’s. The setting is peaceful and beautiful. So many fun little seating areas to enjoy time. But we found the weather to be great and spent most of our time on the dock visiting, reading, playing with the neighbor’s puppies, relaxing. We kayaked and enjoyed the paddle boat. I bet summer would be great here! The hammocks were nice. The home had all we need. Carol was so responsive and helpful and supportive. It made for a nice stay. We played Foosball, Pac-Man and galactica, games, cards, watched some movies or games. There are also darts inside (magnetic) and outside. So many extras here! We had all of our meals in. We did enjoy some time antiquing in Livingston and the nearby Dollar General the opposite way came in handy. The beds were comfy. Heat kept up with the cold nights. Had all the towels and bedding and pillows we needed. Kitchens well-appointed. The house is on a hillside and there are stairs in the house as well as down to the lake. Keep that in mind before booking if that would be a problem for you or your guests. Great private lake. A great getaway! Thanks, Carol!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and restful
We enjoyed our time. The outside was well supplied with many activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
You will want for nothing. Everything and then some is provided. The location is peaceful and private. My husband fished and we all enjoyed getting out on the water. We only left the property once, and that was to go into Goodrich to Gokeys store. That is a cute place to shop. The home owners are very responsive to any issues that come up. We all enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jenni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Overall experience at the Lakehouse retreat was pleasant. While it wasn’t perfect my family would return. We did have a few suggestions that would have made the stay even better. The grounds with my pets were lack luster. Too many spider webs “everywhere” as if they’d never had been cleaned. There was no Landscaping done which was frustrating because we literally had to pick up poop, clean and wash off chairs due to spider webs etc. The layer of leaves on the yard caused me concern of ticks for dogs. We u set stand leaves fall but again knowing we were staying would have been nice to have been cleaned up. Equipment in the closet was hard to get to again as if no one had touched it in months. We wanted to spend time outside which is what we booked this. The paddle board was falling apart as far as the paint and liner on the board. I loved using it either way because we made the best of it. Inside the accommodations were good. Downstairs it was a bit unnerving to hear the pipes every time someone used tue bathroom. The wifi and TV never worked. We could never log into our apps or watch TV. My son loved foosball and the arcade games. The kitchen downstairs were accommodating being right next to patio. We had all we need to cook and the temperature in the room was good once we figured out the AC. All the tape markings were rubbed off so it was hard to know what it all meant. The add’l accommodations were unfortunate. There was a beautiful hammock with no instructions how to use it or put it up. The Matt on the floor for addl slewing were very uncomfortable. My son ended up sleeping on the little couch. Upstairs the accommodations were good. My family enjoyed the space. The main issue was watching shows or football games. We had hoped to watch 2 Mai games and it kept freezing or going out. We could not log into our apps. Which caused issues for the family. With how much we rely on technology the devices on the wifi slowed it down extremely. So overall we had a good stay out hope is the feedback provided could help improve the next visitor and possibly us in the future. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away
The property was clean and I loved that there are 2 units with separate entrances. This allowed for separation of space in the evening. The property literally has everything you need and then some. The indoor games were awesome and allowed for some friendly competition. The outdoor area is shady, perfect for a warm August day. The family loved the pedal boat and canoe which were great for the beautiful lake. We did plenty of swimming, floating and fishing. And yes, we did catch fish from the dock. And the owners were great. They answered quickly and were friendly at all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Quiet Retreat
Property is secluded and has nice amenities. Plenty of space and plenty of included supplies Lake is private and good for swimming. Stores and restaurants are accessible but you definitely feel like you’re out of touch. Bonus that it’s pet friendly. Owners were easy to reach if there was anything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022