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Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access

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Terrace/patio
Interior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Zavalla, TX
  • Place, Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Rayburn Country Golf Course
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwanis Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access

Tiny Cabin with everything you need. Leave your boat in the water no need to take it out while you are here. Enjoy the Outdoors. Fish on The Largest body of Water in Texas or explore the Angelina National Forest. Great Hunting right outside the Door. Perfect for Hiking or Biking and water Sports! Located Mid-Lake. Cabin is about 100 yards from the water. Cabin doesn’t have water view but the property does and is waterfront. You can pull your boat up to the shore and Charge your batteries while still in the water. Cell phone service is Spotty, ( comes and goes). Time to unplug relax and enjoy the Outdoors. Also have Canoes for rent at a daily rate $25each. Pets are welcome.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Angelina National Forest. The cabin offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, TVs and DVD players
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Angelina National Forest and 6 minutes on foot from Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Zavalla cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking indoors. Please no butts on the ground.

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please Do not throw cigarette butts on the ground outside. Either put them in the sand bucket on the porch or the trash can.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets need to be on Flea prevention.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

No Large Parties, but Friends are welcome to visit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking indoors. Please no butts on the ground.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No Large Parties, but Friends are welcome to visit
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Reel Retreat at Sam Rayburn waterfront access Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great! My husband and I stayed 2 nights for our honeymoon and couldnt have asked for a quieter place. The sunset over the water was picture perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great cabin and location!!

We enjoyed our time spent at this cabin, We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. These little cabins were nice and cozy. Our hosts made everything hassle free and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean cozy and remote. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rivest D.

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

Will be staying there again

Enjoyed our stay the road getting there not so good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Great little cottage

Thank you for sharing your rental, we had a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

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

Fishing trip.

Great little cabin for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Just look at the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

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

Great placd

Great getaway. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

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

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed my stay. It was exactly what I needed for this trip. Becky was very responsive to any questions I had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles a.

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

Awesome

Was a pleasure nice quite and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Love the tiny cabin!!

We had a fantastic time! The tiny cabin was perfect for our trip. It had everything we needed. Very clean and comfy. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Great Stay

It was a much needed weekend of peace and quiet for my husband and I
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

As advertised

Had a great time and enjoyed the secludedness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glenn v.

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

fishing tournament

House was clean and ready when we arrived. Host was great, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent accommodating Property Managers

Our stay was good and this place is clean and well afforded everything anyone would need!Unfortunately there was bad weather but the owner’s came to the rescue and placed us in their own home!Not many would have gone this far to take care of their guestThanks a million H and B
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

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

Great weekend

Had a great fishing trip at this rental. Perfect cabin for a get away. Very quiet and relaxing. The host was great and very helpful. Will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Fishing Trip

Awesome time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaige H.

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

Fun fun fun

We went fishing for like 8 hours and made burgers on the fire
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Just what we needed

Clean and simple. Very convenient for hunting the national forest or fishing Sam Rayburn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Dustin and Ashley Mitchell

We absolutely loved this place. Had an amazing time. The host were more than helpful. Everything we needed was provided. Very clean. And in an amazing location on lake sam rayburn. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Nice stay

Everything was super clean, smelled great and beds were very comfortable. Can’t see water from cabin but very short walk to a beautiful water view with dock, my husband was able to dock boat and leave in water which was very convenient. Seating for dinner table is limited but there were chairs on porch. My family really liked it here and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean small cabin with queen bed and full size bunk beds and kitchen area and bath room with shower. Short walk to the water from cabin. Small porch with chairs and picnic table and bbq pit for outside cooking. Coffee pots toaster microwave hair dryer towels kitchen ware hot plate burner fridge. Window a/c air and heat. We had a small issue and the host was there in 15 minutes and resolved it. Very quiet and safe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Big bass weekend

First time to come to Sam Rayburn and still caught some quality fish. Lake level was about six feet lower than normal but it was still a successful trip. The cabin was perfect and our host Becky came by and was very friendly and we even met some of her family and had a great visit. Already looking forward to making another trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023