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The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

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Game room
Interior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

Located in Zavalla, this lodge is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest.
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Zavalla, TX

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Reservoir - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 52 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Woodland Heights Medical Center - 53 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Rayburn Country Golf Course - 61 min drive - 57.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carlene's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Eagles Nest - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Gal's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Deedee Donuts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carlene's Place - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat

Lodge by the lake
The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Games, smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

Property manager

Courtney Woods

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sam Rayburn Reservoir and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest. Sturrock Cemetery and San Augustine Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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The Lodge at Sam Rayburn: Cassels Boykin Fishermen's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Bass fishing trip

Great place to stay. All 4 boats were parked under cover
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Fishing Trip Fun

Great location, next to boat launch. Great parking, held 8 boats easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau Thomas J.

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

Great Property for several boats

This property was perfect for our group. We had several vehicles and 3 boats. There was plenty of covered parking for boats, and trucks!! We will definitely be staying here every year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Great stay.

Second stay at this great place on Rayburn. Perfect housing and location close to the boat ramp. Great stay for big families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaie B.

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

Great property!

The house was very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dub N.

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

Paradise

We had six elderly fisherman. The lodge was perfect. It was clean everything worked out perfect for us. This is our third year staying g here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chad W.

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

Big bass splash

Very clean . Nice place. Everything we neeeded. Plenty of room. Great beds. Host was correct about water, it’s bad . Overall though very nice. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Nice property

It was a great comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Annual fishing trip

Love staying at the property… Plenty of room and great location to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Awesome Place

Love this place. Very comfortable and accommodating- we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Home away from home

This house is ideal for the whole family to get together. Plenty of room for all ages to gather, rest and visit. It is clean, quiet, and cozy. If available in the future we will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james b.

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

SAM RAYBURN TRIP

BEST PACE IN ALL OF RAYBURN TO STAY WILL ALWAY STAY HERE IF WE CAN THIS IS THE LAST OF SEVERAL STAYS AT THIS GREAT CABIN
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D R.

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

THSBA weekend

Perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O., Norman

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

Fisherman’s Dream

Great property, hosts were amazing. Perfect setup for a group of fisherman, plenty of boat parking, lots of bedrooms/beds for a large group, very close proximity to the boat ramp. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward L

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

Perfect for fishermen

Perfect setup for fishing and tournaments. Plan staying here every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candie L.

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

Excellent place to stay

We had to leave early due to storm and no electricity but we enjoyed the cabin while we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

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

High School Fishing Tournament

Great accommodations. Everything was correct for our trip. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Perfect

Perfect place for fisherman
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlynn L., Montgomery, Tex

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

Always a good please to stay!

This is our third time staying here for a weekend away at our deer lease. The place is perfect for us, and Jason is always so responsive and easy to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cal F.

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

Great Location for Fishing

Enjoyed the property, plenty of room, stores with bait and food very close. All Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cade H.

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time staying here for an extended Thanksgiving. The place is very nice, clean, comfortable, etc. We had plenty of room for our large group. The online listing was very accurate. The fishing was good too! No complaints, we would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariellen S.

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

Perfect fishing camp

Great fishing camp. Lots of details for fishing and all your fishing needs! Comfy beds! Only issue is the water in the area stinks, but nothing the owner can fix. Bring plenty of drinking water!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Fisherman’s retreat

Great communication with agent. Location is seconds from launch. Parking for 4 boats under carport. We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dub N.

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

Sam Rayburn annual fishing trip.

Great as usual.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kade S., Summertown

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

Great Group Lodge

Had a great experience with Courtney. She was wonderful to work with and made sure our stay was an excellent experience. This lodge is in a great location with restaurants within a 30 min drive and new tackle store within 2 min.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023