On lake.At this Etoile vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sam Rayburn Reservoir and 25 miles (40 km) of Texas Forestry Museum. Museum of East Texas and Pines Theater are also within 25 miles (40 km).
CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin - 33 min drive - 41.1 km
Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest - 50 min drive - 53.0 km
Stephen F. Austin State University - 51 min drive - 50.2 km
Rayburn Country Golf Course - 70 min drive - 92.9 km
Getting around
Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
âŞEtoile Diner - âŹ11 min drive
âŞBubba's 103 Diner - âŹ11 min drive
âŞB J's Country Store - âŹ11 min drive
âŞOle Mexican Foods - âŹ12 min drive
âŞOle Mexican Foods - âŹ30 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn
Come visit this small slice of heaven 2 blocks from the Shirley Creek marina (which has a boat ramp, swimming area and lake access). Our 1.5 bed/1 bath completely remodeled A frame house is walking distance to the lake and marina.
The 900 square foot A frame house is conveniently located close to the lake with huge trees, wrap around porch and amazing views.
It is ideal for 2-3 people. It has a downstairs bedroom with a queen bed. The upstairs loft has a twin bed. The kitchen is great for cooking in and enjoying meals on the 400 square foot wrap around deck. The bathroom has a custom shower. The house has central Ac/heat and WiFi to keep you comfortable while you visit and relax.
Property manager
owner/manager
Languages
English
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Note from host: No smoking, this is our personal house.
Location highlights
On a lake
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn Etoile
Shirley Creek Lake House at Lake Sam Rayburn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 72 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
ROSE S.
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gem
We enjoyed our stay. Listing was correct. We took our dog. She also emjoyed the fenced porch. Would do again.
ROSE S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chad L.
6 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great modern experience!
Very happy. The property was clean and modern. Very comfortable and stocked with kitchen utensils. If internet calling is needed, you may need to intitialize wifi calling, but i needed to get a cellular bar signal outside as well. After i did this calling was good.Check in is a little late in the day at 4pm. Great place. 5 stars.
Chad L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Ray S.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ray S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erik R.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Erik R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karie S.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vrbo
Nice place. Enjoyed it
Karie S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sammy M.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Lake Weekend
Only one word "Perfect". We stayed here in October 2021 and only thing was the driveway being dirt and messy after a rain. Well it's now concrete, so stay there if you can, you won't be disappointed. Clean, well kept, and minutes from a launch ramp.
Sammy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brooke C.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Such a cozy and quiet place. Very nice to be near the boat launch. Very clean and overall great stay!!!!!
Brooke C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diann D.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome A-frame Cabin
Photos & details were spot on!! Just 2 of us but plenty of room if 1-2 kids. Stocked with everything we needed. Porch sitting is great!!
Definitely booking again. Loved the sign-in book and fresh flowers too đ
Thank you for a relaxing weekend đ
Diann D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lucas T.
30 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental and space.
Very clean and decor was cute. Nicely updated inside and outside. Very relaxing area and house. Nicely stocked with all that you need for your stay.
Lucas T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea k.
8 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Precious
Such a cute house!! Itâs close to the boat ramp which was nice! We had a great time getting away for a few days to do some fishing! They had everything we needed for cooking our meals! Definitely recommend!
Chelsea k.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven F.
15 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy
Loved our stay.
Very cozy great location to get away for the weekend.
Steven F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Everything we expected
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristina A., Lake Village, AR
31 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Tranquility
Really enjoyed the quiet, peaceful downtime in the cute cabin. No TV in living room meant more time doing things together like games and puzzles. More conversation! Would definitely stay again!
Kristina A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
John M.
27 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little home
Top notch
John M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patricia L.
24 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful, unique home. Was equipped with everything we could have needed. A short drive to store & walking distance to Lake.
Patricia L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
S. S.
31 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking
I chose this listing for a bday getaway to unplug. Everything about this place is remarkable. Communication with the host was great. As soon as I sent a message, within 2 minutes I had a response. Only issued that was had was the TV updating in the bedroom and wouldn't work but other than that everything was great! The listing is FULLY stocked. Everything that you could possibly think of was there and accessible.
S. S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S., Center , TX
20 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
Very clean and accommodating. Great view and a nice place to retreat to in order to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Everything was in order and definitely one of my favorite stays.
Bryan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Regena M., Clarksville, USA
25 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A-frame Getaway
We loved the cozy welcoming atmosphere. It was a nice place to relax. The goodies left for us made us feel special.
Regena M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Ashley M.
22 May 2021
Stay was okay
Okay
Ashley M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
James S.
14 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome A-Frame!
I got busy after returning home and neglected to post this review sooner. Jason provides an exceptional property for ANY visiting the Shirley Creek area. This A-frame cabin is super clean and comfortable. It is well maintained and chock full of modern updates. The location is excellent for just relaxing on the huge deck and enjoying the birds, shade trees, and people watching. This is a quiet little neighborhood just before you get into the state park and you can see the road from the cabin deck. We weren't there for fishing and didn't have a boat, but I'm confident that I could have maneuvered a medium sized boat trailer and my truck back into the available parking area with no problem. Another post commented on the muddy parking and, sure enough, we arrived right after a downpour that ended a long dry spell. Things were damp and soggy, but VERY manageable and NOTHING like the gumbo mud we have here in Corpus Christi. If you are headed to Sam Rayburn for ANY reason, this property is a MUST for your stay!
James S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Sammy M.
19 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend
The cabin was great. Getting checked in was a breeze, Jason had everything ready when we arrived. We enjoyed our stay, it was quiet and relaxing. Our only complaint and reason we didn't give it a 5 star was the parking. It rained and the parking is on mud, slick mud. If the parking area had been different, we would have given the stay a 6 star if possible.
Sammy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
29 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Quarters
The A frame was perfect and had everything we could have asked for. Perfect if you are going fishing. Deck was great for sitting out.
Paul C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Richard S.
7 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Work needed
House is very nice.....a little work is needed!! It rained the day we got there....a muddy mess to walk in rental....pavers or walkway needed!! Also, plumbing needs attention!! We flushed the toilet and water flew out the kitchen sink....clean water but nonetheless....there is a problem somewhere!! We stayed here once....I would try this same rental again....if on the second stay the same problems occur....I would not rent from this owner again!!
Richard S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
2 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Out of the way & outstanding
This is the perfect getaway if youâre looking for solitude and quiet. Our host, Jason couldnât have been nicer. For a couple of city weary and overworked Houstonians, this was just the way to ring in 2021!
Jennifer B.
8/10 Good
Kathleen B.
8 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, very clean, so cute, and even decorated for fall!
It was a great place for my husband to stay. We were comfortable and felt safe. Only problem was there is really no driveway and it was raining when we arrived and the mud was terrible. I feel the owners will correct this as soon as they are able, because the cabin had been completely redone and was beautiful.