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El Sueño: Stunning Lakefront Getaway with Private Beach

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and the ocean.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a dock.
A two-story house with a red roof, a covered porch, and a car parked in the driveway.
A beach area with a volleyball net, a covered seating area, and a sandy beach.
A backyard with a grassy lawn, a hammock, a wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gun Barrel City, TX
  • Place, Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Athens
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

El Sueño: Stunning Lakefront Getaway with Private Beach

WELCOME TO EL SUEÑO LAKE HOUSE
Fall in love with breathtaking sunset views over Cedar Creek Lake! Located in a calm and relaxing setting, just 1 hour southeast of Dallas and 10 minutes from shops, restaurants, and water activities.

🏡 THE SPACE & LAYOUT
🛏️ Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms (2 bedrooms feature walk-out balconies with gorgeous lake views)

🛁 Bathrooms: 2 Full Baths

🌅 View: Prime open-water sunset view on Cedar Creek Lake

🏖️ Kid-Friendly Beach: One of the few properties on the lake with a small beach area for kids to play on!

✨ FEATURED AMENITIES & HIGHLIGHTS
🚣 Free Water Gear: 3 New Kayaks, swim rings, and life jackets included for FREE!

🕹️ Arcade & Fun: Arcade cabinet, Karaoke machine, and board games

🏐 Outdoor Sports: Volleyball court with net & Barzebo by the beach

🥩 Grill & Fire Pit: BBQ grill and campfire pit (perfect for making S'mores!)

🍳 Fully Stocked Kitchen: Everything you need to cook family meals

📍 LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
🚤 Bird Island: Less than 10 mins boat ride

🚤 Boat Ramps & Rentals: Less than 10 mins drive to water toy rentals and boat ramps

🛒 Groceries & Dining: 10 mins to restaurants and grocery stores

🎣 Fishing Adventures: 10 mins to guided fishing services

🎡 Whatz-Up Family Fun Park: Less than 15 mins drive

🛍️ Canton First Monday Trade Days: Famous flea market just 25–30 mins away

📋 GUEST ACCESS & IMPORTANT NOTES
Self Check-in: Full access to the house, patio, beach area, and amenities.

Events: Message us directly for inquiries regarding wedding events or functions (extra charges may apply).

📜 HOUSE RULES
⚠️ Water Safety: Anyone swimming, kayaking, or using floaties does so at their own risk. Life jackets are mandatory (provided on-site, or available at nearby Walmart).

👶 Child Supervision: Children must be supervised by an adult at all times when outside.

🔇 Quiet Hours: Please keep outdoor noise and music low after 10:00 PM out of respect for neighbors.

🚭 No Indoor Smoking: Outdoor smoking/cigars on the porch is fine, but strictly no smoking inside.

🐾 No Pets: To accommodate guests with allergies, pets are strictly not allowed.

🚗 Parking: Please park in the circular driveway. No street parking allowed.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Cedar Creek Reservoir. You'll find features like a gym and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Steps from Cedar Creek Reservoir and 6 minutes by car from Tom Finley Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a fitness center, barbecue grills, and karaoke. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Beautiful property!

Great place to stay! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

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

Great Getaway

Everything was easy, relaxing and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corbin and Alexis A.

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

Fun

Great place, good location, and lots of fun things to do on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee G.

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

Lots of fun

Enjoyed lake canoes and swimming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time staying here! Love the sand volleyball upgrade!

Great location with the walk into the lake strip! Spent most of our time outside with volleyball, swimming, grilling and making s’mores! Made great memories and definitely becoming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah n.

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

awesome!!!!

it was the perfect lake experience and they were very accommodating to any special request we had will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn G.

Beautiful house and location!!

We went for spring break and had a wonderful time! House is very clean and beautiful. The outdoor amenities were great. The younger ones loved the beach area and teens spent hours on the kayaks. The pictures are exactly what you see!!! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Already occupied

We reserved and payed for this rental in 1/2023 in anticipation of the eclipse. We got the entrance code 3 days in advance of arrival. When we arrived at the property it was already occupied by someone else. Horrible, disappointing, stressful situation. We arranged another last minute, much more expensive VRBO rental on our own. A travel specialist denied VRBO paying us the difference in cost. I cam still very, very disappointed and angry. I will not be using VRBO in the future. No one has bothered to reach out to me
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia P.

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

This spot is wonderful!

My family of 7 enjoyed a weekend getaway. the place is perfect for kids big and small. Enough room to sleep comfortably, but Who wants to sleep with all of these extras outdoors!! My family enjoyed the ALL of the outdoor fun! Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy our stay. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna W.

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

FUN TIMES on the LAKE

This property is set up for the ultimate family fun! Sand Volleyball court, fire pit, beach front bar, plus water toys. We really enjoyed sitting out on the porch in the evening play cards. Everything was well stocked! This place will be awesome during summer months!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

christopher a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was an awesome set up, great house!

The place was not very clean, it says no animals allowed but there was dog/animal hair everywhere. The bathroom was flooded when we got there we had to dump a pan of water all weekend, but the outside set up made it totally worth it. I would rent this house again and refer my friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake access!

We loved the “beach” entry to the lake and the kayaks! The house comfortably sleeps a large group but not the best for a large group that likes to cook or eat together, as there’s limited table seating indoors. Kitchen needs some supplies, including more utensils (enough forks for 10), measuring spoons, better knives, etc. Also the kitchen floor feels soft (water damage?) and needs repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Great rental!!

We had a wonderful time! The house is roomy, clean and comfortable! The theater chairs are great! The sandy beach area is perfect for the kids. Our family had the best time playing volleyball in the evenings while we cooked on the grill! The lake is shallow and deepens very gradually, even past the doc we could reach bottom. Very safe for the kids. The deck is roomy and screened on the sides. The paddle boat and kayaks were so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marshall B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoy the view and stay

The place has a beautiful sunset view.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Our whole family had a great time and we really enjoyed this little slice of heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Great Getaway!

This was a wonderful getaway for our family. We can't wait to come again in the spring and summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake House

The property was amazing I felt right at home away from home. We had fun on the kayaks and on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great place

Easy deal here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Great lakehouse!

Great location and property. We had a large group and were completely comfortable. The house is close to town and a reasonable drive to Canton, where we spent our days. I would definitely look to stay here again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

Lake Getaway

We had a wonderful stay and the kids had a great time! Beach access was great for the kids. Sunsets are gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

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

Very nice and relaxing

I have to say between the outside patio and nice yard the little beach area my grandson had a blast. Extremely nice sunset to enjoy the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great lake house

This was a wonderful lake house. We loved the kayaks available for use and the backyard! The kids had fun with the volleyball net and all the toys (balls, badmitton) available. The little tiki bar was cute. One of my kids sprayed it down and served me appetizers and drinks out there. So fun! The screening on the porch was pulled away due to a recent storm but it didn't matter - there were literally no mosquitos at Cedar Creek. It was nice and cool every morning out there. The evening sunsets are simply breathtaking. I would love to see the owner install blinds for the two lake facing bedrooms - would help with the late afternoon sun. However, we would stay here again in a heartbeat! They had toilet paper, soap, papertowels, coffee filters, salt, pepper and more available for use. That was so nice to not have to plan for basics. Great time at this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kamrin L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Was ok

Landlord did communicate well, but the AC did NOT work the entire weekend and was told a AC service tech would come but no one ever did. There were spiders everywhere, which not a horrible thing, but couldn't use the ping pong table, or the bar. The volleyball net was broken and the house smelled like mold. You get what you pay for. But the water was nice and so were the neighbors. You will have to rent your own boat or jet ski because the ones at the property looked like they haven't been in the water in years. Overall we had a good time, just wish the house was alittle cleaner and the AC wasn't broken the whole trip.
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

So relaxing.

Overall, the experience was great. We loved the beach and back patio. We tried to use the volleyball court but there were lots of thorns in the grass. Also the bathroom door knobs kept getting stuck and we would have to rescue people from the bathroom. The tiki bar was a nest of wasps so we left that alone. The beds were super comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Great little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019