Idyllic Lakefront Retreat w/ Dock & Boat House!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11195 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bullard, Texas

Lake Palestine
1 min walk
Eagle's Bluff Community & Country Club
9 min drive
Waterpark at the Villages
12 min drive
Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
30 min drive

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Prepare for uninterrupted serenity and endless waterfront adventures at this deluxe 4-bedroom, 2-bath Lake Palestine escape! Complete with everything your crew needs for the ultimate East Texas getaway, this vacation rental is the ideal hotspot for family fun. Opt outside to enjoy swimming, jet skiing, fishing, and tubing on the refreshing lake waters - or stay entertained indoors with the home’s 4 Smart TVs and a selection of board games. End the night around the fire pit and toast to this gem!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Direct Lake Access | Work-From-Home Friendly | Boat Trailer Parking | Long-Term Renters Welcome

If you’re seeking a stress-free getaway with endless outdoor adventure, 'The Lakehouse on Shell Shore' — located just outside of Tyler, TX on Lake Palestine — is well-stocked and ready to serve as your family’s home-away-from-home for a short trip or longer stay!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Bedroom 4 - Converted Shed (Detached): Twin Bunk Bed, Futon

OUTDOOR LIVING: Boathouse w/ dock on the waterfront, covered living area, storage room (for fishing gear, life jackets, etc.), refrigerator, microwave, & toaster oven, 1 boat slip (accommodates up to a 19-ft recreation boat), 1 jet ski lift, patio w/ fire pit & dining table, deck w/ Weber gas grill, high-top dining table, private yard
INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs, board games, dining room, soaking tub, floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics & spices, drip coffee maker & Keurig, Crock-Pot, dishware/flatware, full knife set, blender, toaster oven, breakfast bar w/ seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, central heating, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, keyless entry, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, desk w/ monitor, keyboard & mouse
FAQ: Step-free access to main home, steps required for backyard/boathouse, quiet hours (11:00 PM - 8:00 AM)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (3 vehicles), no street parking allowed

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE PALESTINE (direct access): Boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Faulkner Park (15.2 miles), Bergfield Park (16.8 miles), The Children’s Park of Tyler (17.7 miles), New York, Texas Zipline Adventures (23.5 miles), Tyler State Park (37.3 miles), East Texas Arboretum (42.5 miles), Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (51.8 miles)
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Waterpark at the Villages (6.0 miles), Kiepersol Vineyards - Winery, Distillery & Tasting Room (11.2 miles), Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (14.6 miles), The Orchard at Martin’s Pecanville (11.8 miles), Tyler Rose Garden (18.2 miles), Tyler Escape Room (18.3 miles), Azalea Trail & Residential Historic District (19.4 miles), Caldwell Zoo (19.5 miles), Camp Ford (22.5 miles), Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari (36.7 miles), Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary (39.5 miles), Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot (40.5 miles), Land of Lights Christmas Park (42.5 miles)
EDUCATION & MUSEUMS: American Freedom Museum (8.4 miles), Tyler Junior College (17.8 miles), Tyler Museum of Art (18.0 miles), The Center for Earth and Space Science Education (18.2 miles), Discovery Science Place (18.3 miles), Goodman-LeGrand House & Museum (18.6 miles), University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler, 18.2 miles), Historic Aviation Memorial Museum (19.5 miles)
AIRPORTS: East Texas Regional Airport (69.3 miles), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (133 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Stairs are required to access the backyard and boathouse. These areas may present difficulties for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The fireplace is decorative and is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM
- NOTE: Street parking is strictly prohibited

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Palestine. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Steps from Lake Palestine and 12 minutes by car from Waterpark at the Villages

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Toaster oven
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Dining room

Entertainment

TV
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit
Dock

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Power boating 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

General

Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

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.

Property is also known as

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Idyllic Lakefront Retreat w/ Dock & Boat House! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

calie v.

19 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

This was one of the best VRBOs I’ve stayed at. It was beautiful, comfortable and clean. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed. The dock and lift for the boat were amazing. loved the couch and extra seating area. I highly recommend this stay and will be back. AC worked great too!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Eclipse / Cousin Reunion 2024

The home was a great location the lake would be a wonderful place for a family to just relax and enjoy the water. We were a group of 10 Retirees siblings or cousins. We had to improvise a little on sleeping arrangements no one wanted the top bunk but the couches worked great. The kitchen and dining area were large and well stocked and labeled with everything you would need. You could use a new toaster. The checkin and out were easy. Thanks for a wonderful three days. Eclipse group twice in a life time!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny D., Lewisville Texas

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and fishing

The property is the right size for the number of people we had staying the boat dock was excellent for keeping the boat and for fishing from.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet lake house

Really enjoyed the stay. Kitchen has everything you need. Quiet neighborhood. Great place to stay. We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K., Deep East Texas

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lakefront property

What a beautiful place with lots of amenities. Would stay here again. Wish we had more time to stay and hang out with friends. Lots of seating inside and out. Comfortable beds and very clean! Don’t miss out on this one

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari G., Dallas, TX

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake house

Beautiful lake house on calm inlet. We enjoyed fishing & swimming off the dock. Gorgeous sunsets.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K., Mineral Wells, USA

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend at the Lake

My husband and I had a very relaxing time at this lake property. The house is very comfortable and well appointed. The neighbors next door were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

End of summer getaway

The children loved swimming at the dock the cove in front of it a great place for tubing short drive across lake to 155 bridge good fishing house was great with a good view

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Father's Day Weekend

We had a fun family gathering here to celebrate Father's Day. The house served us very well! The bedrooms are comfortable and the two living areas are nice to have. One with a big smart TV and the other looking out at the lake. The kitchen is well stocked with lots of labels to help you locate things and know where to put them away. The labels on the light switches were nice to have too! The grill worked without a problem for steak night. The back yard is beautiful with big tall trees and a sidewalk to the boathouse and dock. The dock is covered so there is always shade. We spent a lot of time fishing and visiting out there and watching boats and jet skis go by. The shade and the fans kept it comfortable even though weather was hot. We also had a boat and used the boat slip which was really nice. Having access to the garage was great too. All in all it was a great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A great spot on the lake

This house was a great place to relax for a few days with a great view of the lake. We loved hanging out by the water under the covered area by the boat house. It was nicely decorated and had all the kitchen amenities you might need along with great touches like throw blankets and plenty of towels. Not every rental has these things and it made for a more enjoyable weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin K.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room, but could have used a third bathroom. Great location. We had difficulty with the T

We had difficulty trying to get local coverage on the TV especially during the storm on Friday. The outdoor gas grill gave us some problems. We used it on Thursday but on Saturday propane would not advance. We changed to another tank with no success. Your regulator may have to be replaced

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

17 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lakefront Home

Very nice home, amazing dock and lakefront. Neighborhood leading up to the house is a bit questionable, but the house and immediate lakeside neighboring area is very nice. The lake is very pretty. There is a bunkhouse that my kids loved. Communication with owner was terrific. Would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Getaway

Wonderful property...

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

2 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday visit

We had a nice stay at this home. We rented the property to be close to family for Thanksgiving. The location was very convenient, right off the farm to market road. The house was very comfy with lots of amenities. Board games, TVs in every bedroom and the living room, fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, and an empty garage for parking. You never get that with a rental! The home was a good size. The outdoor property was quite large with an extensive backyard with several seating areas, fire pit, hammock, and a shed converted into a cute little bunkhouse with AC and a TV. It’s lakefront with a nice boathouse (empty in case you bring your boat or jet skis). The porch of the boat house has a lot of seating and area for entertaining and includes a TV and sound system. The boathouse has a storage room with fridge and microwave. The whole property is well appointed for entertaining. The area was quiet. The one set of neighbors we met walking their dogs were very nice. The neighborhood is a very diverse mix. Most of the properties as you drive in are populated with RVs, doublewides, and large sheds converted into cottages. Upkeep on those was a mixed bag. The property directly across the street is a jumble. But the lakeside properties are nicer. As we drove in, looking at the properties leading up to the rental, we were surprised an $800/night house could be ahead. We did not feel unsafe. It was quiet and peaceful. I made the booking without paying close attention to the bed options. If you have a lot of younger children, it’s a great layout. When my 5 children were younger, it would have been great! But now several of my children are grown and we brought along my elderly father. Only two of the four available bedrooms (counting the bunkhouse shed) have regular beds. The other two have only bunk beds. If the bunk beds had been taller, they might have worked better for my adult children, but they were very short to the point it would be hard for an adult to crawl into or sit up in the lower bunk and the upper bunks are not as fun to climb into once you’re grown. My oldest opted to sleep on the couch. The rest fought over the bunkhouse and had to trade off. There’s definitely a lot of places to sleep between 3 bunk beds, two regular beds, and two large sectional couches, so it’s a good option for large families. Our stay was very comfortable in this well kept, fun house. Communication with the property manager was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander T.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Very nice nice place to stay and fishing was awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buffy S., Allen, TX

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

An absolutely beautiful place! Had all the things you would need at home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BJ D., Tyler

15 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location pleanty of room

everything went well

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

15 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Really great place to stay

This property is amazing - very clean, roomy and well equipped. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need for cooking. The boat house with dock was fabulous - nice sitting area on the dock with cover and fans to help with the summer heat. Our family had a great time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

28 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

MeMaw's 84gh Birthday Celebration

The property is beautiful and very well maintained. Nice, large kitchen was fully equipped to host family gathering. There is plenty of room inside and outside. The boathouse and dock are first class, too. We very much enjoyed our time at the lovely property and hope to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

7 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Wonderful property and view of lake is fantastic!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

F. Curtis and Nancy R.

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

Wonderful home Everything just perfect. The dishwasher is very loud and had a long cycle and then shower water was cool, but when dishwasher was not running shower water was OK. Beautiful setting! Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

4 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Holiday House!

We loved the place. Perfect for our family. The kitchen had everything we needed and the dining room fit all no of us. Family room and deck room was a perfect combo for those who wanted some quiet time. The primary room and bath large and luxurious. Other rooms and bath were good too. Boat dock was welcoming and we did catch a fish! We’ll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

10 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend!

Very easy to get to and tons of room!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

15 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lakeside visit!

This is an incredibly well maintained and managed property. They’ve thought of everything! The kitchen is extremely well equipped, there’s plenty of bedding, the yard and lake area is well landscaped, there’s lots of room for everyone to spread out - it’s a winner all around.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021