Lake Livingston Vacation Rental w\/ Kayaks!
About this house rental
Bring your boat, fishing rods, and the whole family to this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, pet-friendly vacation rental home on Lake Livingston! With a boat house and plenty of space for outdoor recreation, this lakefront home is perfect for a group seeking a waterside escape. Look forward to utilizing the provided kayaks, playing outdoor games, grilling out on the covered porch, and kicking back with your favorite beverage on the spacious deck while staying at this Livingston retreat. -- THE PROPERTY -- 2,200 Sq Ft | Private Dock | Yard Games | Pet Friendly w/ Fee Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4: 3 Twin Bunk Beds INDOOR LIVING: Vaulted ceilings, furnished sunroom w/ ceiling fans, 5 flat-screen HD cable TVs w/ Roku, board games OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered patio w/ ceiling fans, swinging benches, 2 kayaks, private deck, 2 life jackets, charcoal grill, washers/bean bag toss, horseshoes, croquet, golf toss KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender, dining table w/ chairs, breakfast bar w/ stools, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, paper towels, trash bags GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central heating & A/C, ceiling fans, linens & towels, washer & dryer, complimentary toiletries FAQ: Step-free entry, stairs required to access living spaces, 2-story home, pet fee (paid pre-trip, 2 max) PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles), garage (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- LAKE LIVINGSTON (on-site): Boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, swimming, Pine Island THINGS TO DO: Lake Livingston State Park (7 miles), Polk County Memorial Museum (9 miles), Onalaska City Park (12 miles), Texas Prison Museum (42 miles) OPT OUTSIDE: Tigerville Park (0.2 miles), Joe Pedigo Park (12 miles), Sam Houston National Forest (20 miles), Big Creek Scenic Area (23 miles), Lone Star Hiking Trail - Trailhead #9 (28 miles) AIRPORT: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (63 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max) - 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: While this 2-story home features step-free entry and bedrooms on the 1st floor, stairs are required to reach the main living spaces - NOTE: Early check-in/late check-out is possible with the owner’s approval. Requests must be made within 15 days prior to arrival. Please reach out to the Guest Contact for assistance - NOTE: Guests will need to trailer their own boats if bringing their own
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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House in Lake Livingston, TX
Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(49 Reviews)
5.0
very nice house and yard but boat slip could use some cleaning
5.0
Great experience lovely home nice view of the water from the sun room. The only thing I would say that needs fixing is the dock it is semi not safe to get on and the stairs getting out of the water have a lot algae on it which makes it hard to get out. With that being said I very much enjoyed the house.
4.0
When reviewing the listing, I had questions. I reached out to Evolve and the rep told me they didn't know information on the house. I asked for contact info for the property. They gave me the guy listed in several reviews as no longer being connected to the property. I explained that per the reviews, that was bad info. They STILL gave me his contact. Getting the right contact was far more difficult than need be.
Now about the house... the layout is odd. Based on the order of the photos we thought the "en-suite" bathroom was connected to one of the rooms with a king sized bed. Not the case. There are 2 rooms with kings upstairs - neither have a bathroom connected. One of them had a TV that didn't have a working remote so we had to reprogram the remote from one room to another in order to use it. There is 1 bathroom in the hall up stairs. Downstairs there is a room, with the squeakiest queen sized bed, that has a true en-suite bathroom. That room has no fan. It was insanely quiet and every time someone upstairs walked/moved/did anything touching the floor - it woke us up. On top of the already squeaky bed, we got little sleep.
Kids bunk room was set up awesome! Only downfall there was that the Roku didn't work, but no biggie since there were other TVs. 3rd bathroom is across the hall from the bunkroom downstairs. Kids loved playing in there!
There was no outside fridge in the garage for drinks, etc. That picture needs to be updated.
The dock... we called because we couldn't get the lights to work. Super responsive and came the next day. The photo that shows the fish cleaning area should make mention that it doesn't work at all. The pipes leading to the sink aren't even connected. We did have some great times catching fish though!
The retaining wall is pulled pretty far off so definitely not safe for little children. The owners are waiting on the permit to redo it.
Kitchen had everything we needed aside from storage for leftovers. Dollar General is right down the street, so we got what we needed there.
Sunroom was AWESOME!
There was plenty of space for our 3 families. The owner was quick to respond back when asking things.
Only other odd thing, the entire middle of the yard holds water. Not sure if it is a leaking pipe, the drain pipe from the neighbor's pipe or the septic. It was gross though so don't plan to use that area.
The house was incredibly clean. Maybe one of the cleanest houses we have ever used on VRBO.
4.0
The house was nicely upgraded inside, very easy to access, plenty of places to sleep and TVs
In each bedroom. Some of the remotes did not work, bring batteries. House was overall clean inside. The boat dock needed maintenance along with the upstairs porch. Fans did not work on porches. Slow coffee maker inside and not a lot of spices in cabinet.
Two kayaks, ready and easy to use. One adult and one youth life jacket only. Bring your own.
Overall very fun stay!
5.0
We scheduled an overnight retreat at the property and the house was wonderful. Great facility, amenities, and location.
4.0
Let’s start with the great things! Such a beautiful view, I wish it wasn’t winter bc the water looked very inviting. Loved the back porch, very comfortable beds, nice balcony and lots of games provided. The pictures online showed that the grill is Propane but it is in fact charcoal. So make sure to bring some! The lake house is right by a busy road. The house was very clean except for inside a few of the cabinets, and 1 stained throw pillow. Overall we had a great time!
5.0
Nice view to the lake and good location for relaxing
3.0
To start I have to say the view from this house is absolutely gorgeous but there are a few things that we weren't happy about. To start we got an email with contact person and all the checkin information. Upon arrival the house upstairs was very hot but downstairs was freezing. I called the contact person who said would get maintenance guy out in the morning if remained cold. The following day when I contacted him he informed me he was no longer with company amd gave us the correct information. Pris was great amd attentive but the information emailed needs to be updated. As for the house itself the inside decor has been updated but after AC company came out found out the system was old and ducts were torn hence why there was such a great discrepancy in the temperature upstairs vs downstairs. Not much they could do during our stay but it was intolerably cold downstairs which limited sleepimg space (it was a good thing we had a small group). The place has nice grills but very limited seating outside as over half the chairs in sunroom are broken. Also we were afraid to go on the dock as the wood supporting the dock is rotten and one corner of the dock has zero support (all the boards are broken and rotten and not sure if the other support beams). This house inside is fine but definitely needs work done
Overall would not rent this property again unless extensive repairs are done and furniture updated.
5.0
Plenty of room. I need probably 3 more spaces but great. Kids loved it. Wish we could have brought boat but rained horribly. Christmas for my family we can’t get together again. Hope he o do again next year. Thank you.
4.0
House fully equiped with everything needed for our stay.
Loved the view of lake . Close to family in the area.
Alot of stairs. Not suitable for handicap people or elderly folks
5.0
We loved it and definitely recommend to our friends!
4.0
Overall the home was very nice other than:
1. The upstairs bathroom was leaking to the downstairs bathroom water spot on bathroom ceiling downstairs).
2. Window in sunroom was broken and hazardous with small children around.
3. Toaster smoked when trying to use so we unplugged.
4. Dryer does NOT work. (Does not tumble)
5. Toilet paper holder downstairs is falling off wall.
6. Garbage cans outside were completely full when we arrived.
7. Upstairs toilet is broken (not flushing).
Also, I tried to call our contact and sent him a text stating I needed him to call ASAP on Saturday and he never responded. We managed to get the help we needed by calling 911. Was totally disappointed that our contact never returned my call or text.
5.0
Family Reunion
Unfortunately we only stayed in the house from Friday to Sunday and I booked from Thursday to Monday. There was lots of room for all of us and waking up to the lake view was nice.
4.0
The house had lots of recent improvements, fresh paint, flooring, etc to name a couple. Nice lake views and backyard area was nicely shaded. Enjoyable stay overall but the boat dock needs work. Would have been a lot better if we could have docked our boat there.
5.0
Lake Livingston
Overall everything was good. Dock needs some TLC, ceiling fans on sunroom do not work, and remotes in bedrooms need new batteries. Still would recommend.
4.0
Lake Stay
The house had lots of recent improvements, fresh paint, flooring, etc to name a couple. Nice lake views and backyard area was nicely shaded. Enjoyable stay overall but the boat dock needs work. Would have been a lot better if we could have docked our boat there.
4.0
We really enjoyed the property but realized that we would have enjoyed it more if we hadn't rushed ourselves. Definitely recommend for an extended weekend or longer!
4.0
Too short!
We really enjoyed the property but realized that we would have enjoyed it more if we hadn't rushed ourselves. Definitely recommend for an extended weekend or longer!
4.0
The house and property was great and we loved the backyard! They are dog friendly, but they don’t have a fenced yard, so bring a long leash to steak out. Be aware that they email you the access info, but fail to let you know that you will get an email and no other correspondence or notes to let you know you need to check your email. It went to my spam box and we were scrambling at the last min get in. The small nuances were easily overshadowed by the wonderful weekend we had. We would definitely stay again!
4.0
Great Family Lake House!
The house and property was great and we loved the backyard! They are dog friendly, but they don’t have a fenced yard, so bring a long leash to steak out. Be aware that they email you the access info, but fail to let you know that you will get an email and no other correspondence or notes to let you know you need to check your email. It went to my spam box and we were scrambling at the last min get in. The small nuances were easily overshadowed by the wonderful weekend we had. We would definitely stay again!
4.0
The house was very clean and in great condition. It was the perfect get away for our family to spend some quiet time and play in the lake right before the start of college classes. It was a great experience!!!
4.0
Great time at the lake!
The house was very clean and in great condition. It was the perfect get away for our family to spend some quiet time and play in the lake right before the start of college classes. It was a great experience!!!
5.0
Had a wonderful family get-a-way! The house was clean and nicely updated. The main living space is only accessible by stairs, so lots of up and down to get to the lake. I would recommend this place for extended family gatherings!
5.0
Extended Family Vacation
Had a wonderful family get-a-way! The house was clean and nicely updated. The main living space is only accessible by stairs, so lots of up and down to get to the lake. I would recommend this place for extended family gatherings!
3.0
First of all I never write bad reviews so I hate doing this because I know people work hard to take care of their properties...,,,We received a phone call about 45 minutes before our arrival that the house has still not been cleaned bc the cleaning lady was locked out. The cleaning lady bless her cleaned it as quickly as she could and we had to sit there with our dog for two hours before we could get in after we had traveled four hours to get there . The house is very nice .....one of downstairs bathroom toilet did not work at all. Downstairs does not have central air and heat which was not in the listing . Upstairs was absolutely perfect . Kitchen was well stocked and clean. Boat lifts on dock are not operational at all. This was upsetting considering we had two boats to put in the water . Luckily there is a boat ramp about 1/4 mile up the road. We had to trailer both boats every time we went out and maneuver in the small driveway . The driveway is very small for a large truck with boat trailer especially two but we made it work . They have done a very nice job remodeling for sure just honestly would not have rented had we known our in-laws would not have heat or Ac downstairs. If you are only using upstairs and don’t have a boat then this rental would be perfect .
3.0
We planned a short trip to the lake and the pictures online looked nice so we booked this house. We arrived at the house a little after check in time of 4:00 and had to wait for the cleaning crew to finish up. That took about 30-40 minutes. The layout of the house is a little weird. Downstairs has the bunk room and queen w/ bunk and 2 bathrooms. Upstairs has the living area, dining, kitchen and 2 king rooms with only 1 bathroom. Everyone was happy with how comfortable the beds were. You have to enter the house from garage. The description says 2 cars can fit in the garage, but they would have to be compact cars. We could barely fit our Explorer in the garage. The house is pretty small but it worked for us, we had 4 adults and 2 teenagers. We had issues with the toilets and they had someone out promptly to fix the issues. The enclosed upstairs patio was nice but will be very hot in spring/summer time because of no A/C, just 2 ceiling fans. The boat dock was good enough to fish off of but could definitely use a little rehab. The kayaks that are in the garage were nice to have and easy to get back and forth, just be careful when walking onto the boat dock because it is a little uneven. I don’t think I would rent here again though because of the weird layout of the house and right off of a main road where vehicles drove pretty fast.
3.0
Started out awful ...ended up okay
First of all I never write bad reviews so I hate doing this because I know people work hard to take care of their properties...,,,We received a phone call about 45 minutes before our arrival that the house has still not been cleaned bc the cleaning lady was locked out. The cleaning lady bless her cleaned it as quickly as she could and we had to sit there with our dog for two hours before we could get in after we had traveled four hours to get there . The house is very nice .....one of downstairs bathroom toilet did not work at all. Downstairs does not have central air and heat which was not in the listing . Upstairs was absolutely perfect . Kitchen was well stocked and clean. Boat lifts on dock are not operational at all. This was upsetting considering we had two boats to put in the water . Luckily there is a boat ramp about 1/4 mile up the road. We had to trailer both boats every time we went out and maneuver in the small driveway . The driveway is very small for a large truck with boat trailer especially two but we made it work . They have done a very nice job remodeling for sure just honestly would not have rented had we known our in-laws would not have heat or Ac downstairs. If you are only using upstairs and don’t have a boat then this rental would be perfect .
3.0
Family lake vacation
We planned a short trip to the lake and the pictures online looked nice so we booked this house. We arrived at the house a little after check in time of 4:00 and had to wait for the cleaning crew to finish up. That took about 30-40 minutes. The layout of the house is a little weird. Downstairs has the bunk room and queen w/ bunk and 2 bathrooms. Upstairs has the living area, dining, kitchen and 2 king rooms with only 1 bathroom. Everyone was happy with how comfortable the beds were. You have to enter the house from garage. The description says 2 cars can fit in the garage, but they would have to be compact cars. We could barely fit our Explorer in the garage. The house is pretty small but it worked for us, we had 4 adults and 2 teenagers. We had issues with the toilets and they had someone out promptly to fix the issues. The enclosed upstairs patio was nice but will be very hot in spring/summer time because of no A/C, just 2 ceiling fans. The boat dock was good enough to fish off of but could definitely use a little rehab. The kayaks that are in the garage were nice to have and easy to get back and forth, just be careful when walking onto the boat dock because it is a little uneven. I don’t think I would rent here again though because of the weird layout of the house and right off of a main road where vehicles drove pretty fast.
4.0
I love the house but would've love more lighting by the garage. It was dark at night and had a hard time seeing when coming and going.
4.0
The place is very nice just needed to be stocked more with kitchen essentials.yislsthth
I love the house but would've love more lighting by the garage. It was dark at night and had a hard time seeing when coming and going.
5.0
It was wonderful. Thank You
5.0
We had to evacuate for Hurricane Delta, after evacuating for Hurricane Laura. The place that we were staying had been booked so we couldn't stay longer. This was a last minute reservation. The manager worked with us on getting the place ready for us. The place was fantastic! We enjoyed the view of the lake and the place was perfect.
4.0
It didn’t start off good, the beds were not made. The house was decorated well and had plenty of amenities. The cupboards could use some painting inside. The owner was very responsive.
5.0
Wonderful i will definitely come back
It was wonderful.
Thank You
5.0
Last minute Hurricane Delta extension
We had to evacuate for Hurricane Delta, after evacuating for Hurricane Laura. The place that we were staying had been booked so we couldn't stay longer. This was a last minute reservation. The manager worked with us on getting the place ready for us. The place was fantastic! We enjoyed the view of the lake and the place was perfect.
4.0
Nice Spot on Lake Livingston
This property was nice and some of the home has been recently remodeled. The location is nice on the lake with a pier for temporary use with a boat.
The property contact was very responsive.
4.0
Was fine
It didn’t start off good, the beds were not made. The house was decorated well and had plenty of amenities. The cupboards could use some painting inside. The owner was very responsive.
4.0
This property was nice and some of the home has been recently remodeled. The location is nice on the lake with a pier for temporary use with a boat.The property contact was very responsive.
5.0
This trip was a couples trip and our kids. We had 3 couples and each couple had two children. This house was perfect for our group. Each couple had their own room and our children enjoyed staying in the bunk room. It was so nice to be on the lake. The water is a little deep on this side of Livingston so you will need floats to swim. It’s great for boating and water sports. We were able to fish off the dock. At the end of each night we would gather on the porch swings and picnic table for nightly bonding and s’mores from the bbq pit. We had a great time! Hurricane Laura was due to hit days before our trip and the property manager was quick to respond to any of my questions. Thankfully we dodged Hurricane Laura and we were able to enjoy our weekend at the lake! Totally would recommend this property for your vacation needs.
5.0
Couples & Family Trip
This trip was a couples trip and our kids. We had 3 couples and each couple had two children. This house was perfect for our group. Each couple had their own room and our children enjoyed staying in the bunk room. It was so nice to be on the lake. The water is a little deep on this side of Livingston so you will need floats to swim. It’s great for boating and water sports. We were able to fish off the dock. At the end of each night we would gather on the porch swings and picnic table for nightly bonding and s’mores from the bbq pit. We had a great time! Hurricane Laura was due to hit days before our trip and the property manager was quick to respond to any of my questions. Thankfully we dodged Hurricane Laura and we were able to enjoy our weekend at the lake! Totally would recommend this property for your vacation needs.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Livingston?
The average price for a rental in Lake Livingston is $287 per night. This rental is $302 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lake Livingston Vacation Rental w\/ Kayaks!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lake Livingston Vacation Rental w\/ Kayaks! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lake Livingston Vacation Rental w\/ Kayaks!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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