This location is amazing and the home is older which is fine - but it was very dirty inside and out. I'm used to a lakehouse or camp and being older is fine, but this house was icky. Under beds, in corners, closets, etc were so dirty - I dropped something under bed and there we huge dust bunnies and old trash under the bed. The corners behind the night stands were so dirty, the closet where the washer and dryer are is nasty. There was no dish soap or dishwasher pods to clean, I tried to vacuum but it didn't work. We all wore socks the whole time. The beds are not comfortable - old mattresses and there is no mattress pads - there was one mattress pad rolled up on floor of closet and the sheets were thin and pilled. I had crumbs in the king bed which made me think the sheets were not changed. There were two washrags in whole place - one I found in the dryer. I stay in many rentals as I travel a lot - and this was by far the worst. Huget cobwebs and dustbunnies on the ceiling and windows. Years of dirt and wasp nests in the windows. The location is great, the place is big, the living room is comfortable but has two beds in it. The tv's were all nice and streaming worked well. I'm sorry to post this but to pay so much money for three days but we left a day early because we weren't sleeping and were grossed out. Older homes are fine - just clean it well. The host was gracious and allowed us to bring our dogs so we were grateful for that and this has plenty of baby/child ammenities and games.

All and all nice place to go too .With my husband being disabled .It was really hard for him to get up and down to the water.

We enjoyed our stay it was what we need for a month long stay. Thank you will book again

The house was more than expected! We came with a small puppy, and teens. The home is set up NICELY for pets and small children. Everything you need and then some. Linda is an amazing host, and fishing from the dock was fantastic! We look forward to our next visit!

The home is old and well worn, and definitely geared towards families with small children. Flooring is up and down, doors stick. Bathrooms old though some updates. House spiders have left their webs on some lamp shades. Just needs dusting. Beds are not comfortable, thin and hard. All that being said, we still enjoyed the space and had a great two days playing mahjong and catching up with each other. Would we stay there again? Probably not.

Location for our family fishing trip was great! Slept everyone comfortably and we had 13 11 people staying. House could use some TLC and maintenance, possibly a deep cleaning and painting, but not disgusting or unsanitary. Definitely worth the price paid. Will be back

Good: location, communication with owner, lots of space and beds Bad:Everything else! I question why a cleaning fee was collected and not used! The amount of dust on light fixtures and furniture was awful and had all my allergies heightened. The bathrooms and kitchen surface cleaned. When we went to make coffee, the filter hadn’t been cleaned and it was caked in old coffee and inches of mold. 🤮The worst part was the beds, it was apparent the sheets hadn’t been washed or changed in awhile, dirt and stuff all in the sheets. Thought about washing them but the state of the washer/dryer area was disgusting. And don’t lose something under the sofas or beds, no vacuum has been seen there in a long time. This place was so bad that we cut our trip short and left a day early.

Could be a nice place, however there many many many problems. 1- the stupid gate to enter the deck, not wide enough to Cary a suitcase thru! 2-Dirt and dead roaches on the floor. 3-bath tub doesn’t have a stopper, cold water kept coming out of the shower head. 4-the water controls in the master shower are reversed. Hot is on the right? 5- Light switches for the fans in the living room are behind the refrigerator. Many other cosmetic problems, too many to list separately!!!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was close enough to the pier we were able to walk to and fish. We would go back and stay at this location

We loved this place. Great location on the water to relax and close to anything you may need.

Over all house was as described. Plenty of sleeping areas could use a little tlc with some things but over all the views are really nice we slept comfortable and the ac worked great!! Will definitely consider renting the house again in the future. Thanks Linda for letting us stay.. we had a great time staying at your comfortable lake home!!

The property is in poor condition but we enjoyed ourselves. My bed had sand in it so I slept on top of the sheets

Renting the property was easy and directions were easy to follow. Never talked with host. Hill to water steep for older adults. Enjoyed the location. House needs some cleaning and painting. I would rent again.

The home is dated and needs some tlc. However i believe the owners have it priced appropriate which is on the low end given the condition of the property. It is one of the best locations on lake Livingston. I used to own a home there. If you go to stay in the home then book elsewhere. If you go to spend time on the lake then this is a perfect home. It is expensive but we rented jet skis and a boat while we were there. Boat 800/8hrs and 2 jet skis 8 hours/750. Given the price of this rental we were able to swing that costs.

The place is peaceful spacious . instructions everywhere made it easy .

Some deep cleaning needed, beds were comfortable, view was beautiful, children loved amenities, pier fishing was so relaxing.

3.5 Stars Pros: You are staying here for the view!!! The cotton candy skies in the morning and evening are breathtaking. The dock and fire pit in the back made for awesome family times and memories that will last a life time in this momma heart. We stayed week of Thanksgiving and we were able to use fridge, microwave and stove without issue. (Kitchen is stocked with basics.) AC/Heater both worked well. Week was hit and then cold front came in so we used both settings. We brought our pet and she enjoyed her stay too. Location is just far away to feel like you are away on a true vacation from the busy life but Livingston is close enough to drive to Chic Fil A when momma doesn’t want to cook in the morning! There is ALOT of room and sleeping space. Perfect for a family and guests to hang out comfortably. Nice surprise were the kid games and DVDs too. Neighbors are friendly. Cons: Upon reading reviews I took this was going to need an extra cleaning before we settled in and it was true. Just seems like cleaning folks do a go over but not a deep clean (I.e., bathroom rug had leaves and dirt on it, toilet could use a scrubbing, counters had a few food stains, bathroom had open mini shampoos open on ledge). I brought my cleaning materials from home and just did a quick go over on counters/mirrors and swept a bit. Didn’t take more than 20 min. However, the place could use a deep clean for sure. Not filthy (except laundry room), but dusty, fans have a layer of dust on blades and cob webs and such. True cabin feel! I also took our own bedding because I figured not every thing was washed in between guests if other things are looked over. Worked well! Back yard is beautiful but it is not made for anyone that has trouble walking down/up a slope. We didn’t have problems but we are all younger and don’t have mobility troubles. So over all the place needs a deep clean and updates to a few things but the pros outweigh the cons and I recommend the place for a stay if you are open to some cleaning before hand. My family all voted coming back if we were in the area again.

The house was great. Location is far enough out it feels like a out of the way vacation, but close enough to town that if you forgot something it was convenient. We only stayed at the house at night, as we had a Suprise party at another property in the area. The Refrigerator didn't seem to cool properly, also the A/C didn't cool the house down. Thank goodness for the Cool front and the fans in the rooms. Overall it was a pleasant stay.

We over all really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location for swimming, boating and fishing. Our check in and communication with property manager went really smooth. The house is in need of some TLC and as the other renters experience has been stated, the cleaning people do not clean. From hair being in the sink, bathroom mirrors not being clean, food still being on countertops, used wash rags still hanging in shower…. This part was gross but after getting pass this and cleaning up a bit we had a great time. If they hired new cleaning crew I would rate this place a 5 star rental. Property manager was great!

Loves the lake view❤️ Nice get away with family very spacious and clean! The pictures don’t give this house enough justice definitely would recommend and definitely would rent again ! Thank you

Having noted several recent reviews complaining of cleanliness, we reached out to the owner ahead of our stay and were assured that the house would receive a deep cleaning. We were very disappointed on our arrival to find that the house was not clean and had likely received nothing more than a cursory cleaning in a very long time. In the kitchen, food splatter remained dried on the countertop, every cabinet door, and the microwave; grease covered the vent hood. The bathrooms were filthy with toothpaste splatter on the trash can lid; usage stains were evident on the toilet seats and bases. The beds were made yet the sheets were rumpled as if used, not tight as when made with clean sheets. Ceiling fan blades were caked thick with dust and cobwebs stretched across corners. We contacted the owner who responded promptly. The cleaning crew arrived within 30 minutes. Unfortunately, they were not earnest in their efforts. After several attempts just wiping surfaces with paper towels and trying three times to clean toilets better, we gave up on their ability to clean well enough. We strongly considered canceling our stay yet decided to make it work. Our first day and a half of the two week stay was spent making the place habitable and sanitary. Otherwise, although the house shows its age and lack of maintenance, it feels just rustic enough while being comfortable. The views are wonderful with gorgeous sunrises and quiet sunsets. Waterfowl is abundant with egrets and herons visiting the dock. Day trips to the state park and other spots in the area made for a relaxing time. I guess one could say that we enjoyed the lake more than the house. We would not rent this house again.

Checking in and out was a breeze compared to staying at a hotel. Location was wonderful and the view of the lake was great.

We drove from Alabama to spend the weekend at the lake with Texas family. If we had not come so far, we would not have stayed in such a dirty location. Arrival and check-in was easy enough. Immediately upon arriving we began to assess sleeping locations since we had a large party of adults & kids. While checking for the advertised pullout couches, we discovered maybe a months worth of crumbs and just general yuck in between the cushions, and to make matters worse there were no pullout couches. Additionally there were no “extra” mattresses as mentioned in the ad. Things only got more disappointing from there. The bedding on the king bed was dirty. I wanted to wash them however when I opened the washing machine, I realized not only would it not even fit in the tiny machine, the machine itself may not have ever been cleaned. The agitator insert had nearly two inches of gunk in the included filter. We discovered roaches both alive and dead. Some of the dead ones had obviously been killed by someone previously and left in their smashed location. The sheets on twin beds in the living room were covered in dirt and nastiness. The area underneath the master bedroom looked as if it had never been cleaned. The master shower had some black mold in it. The main shower was so covered in mildew and corrosion, water hardly sprayed out.The dishes were dirty and had roaches all in them. The bedroom with two queen sized beds had literal trash (paper plates/cups) underneath. We had not even been there a few hours when we discovered all of this.There was a sewage leak in the pathway leading down to the dock. The ground keeping was below standard as well. Walking up the deck into the house, the very spiny trees/bushes would snag on clothing and anything we were carrying.My wife messaged the owner about the couches right away.I messaged the owner a few hours later as all of these discoveries began to pile up. We were given no support on the cleanliness, no accommodation for the misleading ad (and lacking bed spaces) and still had to pay the $175 cleaning fee despite a request that portion be refunded given the condition. We have pictures to qualify all of these claims.

Unfortunately this rental was cleaned prior to our stay at night and in the dark. I only say this because of the level of filth that was on the walls, windows, floors, counters, toilet, shower, counters and, well every surface other than the bedding. The septic was overflowing into the yard and draining towards the lake. We realized after the fact that this rental is marketed to college kids and that makes sense now given the conditions we were greeted with upon arrival. We reached out to the Owner or property manager and she blamed us and said it was too bad we felt that way. If you want to stay in a trashed, out dated run down home with broken furniture then this is the rental for you. Thanks for the disgusting stay.

We drove from Alabama to spend the weekend at the lake with Texas family. If we had not come so far, we would not have stayed in such a dirty location. Arrival and check-in was easy enough. Immediately upon arriving we began to assess sleeping locations since we had a large party of adults & kids. While checking for the advertised pullout couches, we discovered maybe a months worth of crumbs and just general yuck in between the cushions, and to make matters worse there were no pullout couches. Additionally there were no “extra” mattresses as mentioned in the ad. Things only got more disappointing from there. The bedding on the king bed was dirty. I wanted to wash them however when I opened the washing machine, I realized not only would it not even fit in the tiny machine, the machine itself may not have ever been cleaned. The agitator insert had nearly two inches of gunk in the included filter. We discovered roaches both alive and dead. Some of the dead ones had obviously been killed by someone previously and left in their smashed location. The sheets on twin beds in the living room were covered in dirt and nastiness. The area underneath the master bedroom looked as if it had never been cleaned. The master shower had some black mold in it. The main shower was so covered in mildew and corrosion, water hardly sprayed out. The dishes were dirty and had roaches all in them. The bedroom with two queen sized beds had literal trash (paper plates/cups) underneath. We had not even been there a few hours when we discovered all of this. There was a sewage leak in the pathway leading down to the dock. The ground keeping was below standard as well. Walking up the deck into the house, the very spiny trees/bushes would snag on clothing and anything we were carrying. My wife messaged the owner about the couches right away. I messaged the owner a few hours later as all of these discoveries began to pile up. We were given no support on the cleanliness, no accommodation for the misleading ad (and lacking bed spaces) and still had to pay the $175 cleaning fee despite a request that portion be refunded given the condition. We have pictures to qualify all of these claims.

Nice view. We enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again

Excellent place for family gatherings the view was perfect ,the fishing was good , we cought white bass , catfish and one striper all on shrimp and Winnie's lol on the way home we stopped at the near by gas station and they sale live minnows. AC was good plenty of chairs on the balcony inside was clean smells good . There were a few dead bugs yes but maybe two. If your use to a 5star hotel this isn't for you ,if your a regular everyday Texan it perfect. Swimming was good very deep right off the bulkhead and pier. . We will be visiting again

My family and I stayed here and the view is unbeatable! Gorgeous views of the lake. Loved the backyard area. Will definitely stay here again!

My wife and I came for our anniversary weekend looking to mostly hang out on the dock, fish and relax. I didn’t expect the house to be so gross on the inside but clearly the cleaning fee is not being used effectively. There were roaches going across the floor inside, sheets smelled like they hadn’t been washed, countertops were sticky, and forget about any deep detailed type cleaning. Also the house needs some work but I can look past that if it were clean. With that said, we enjoyed the outdoors as the waterfront on the property and the balcony with excellent lake view was great. We wouldn’t come back though.

View was excellent and made the house, otherwise okay. Would rent again.

My husband and I had a great time. The house was great and the view of the lake was awesome. It rained one of the days we were there so we couldn't go hiking like we wanted but we ended up having a great time at the casino nearby. The house was exactly what we needed.

The house is very spacious. The view of the lake was beautiful. They have a nice yard leading to the lake. The upstairs deck had nice furniture. They had plenty of cooking utensils, plates, etc. The only improvements would be better pillows and a quick sweeping of dead insects ... at least they were dead and only a few. Overall a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back.