Family-friendly vacation rentals in Athens

The Bluegill Aframe cabin at Bluegill Lake Cabins

A-Frame Bluegill Cabin is a waterfront retreat with an open floor plan living room and furnished kitchen. King bed and full bath is on main floor, loft has two twin beds in the Aframe peaks. Outside relax in the hot tub overlooking the pond, rinse off in the outdoor shower, cook on the charcoal grill, all on the deck. With the pier extending directly from the deck, puts you just steps from the water. Complete with a fire pit and picnic table, this cabin is perfect for couples and small families.

5 star views! Gameroom/mauimat/kayak/SUP

Boat and Jet ski rental! Game room in the detached garage includes pool, ping pong, foosball and darts! The Oasis is surrounded by panoramic water views on 3/4 of an acre in a gated community. The 365 acre lake has excellent fishing, kayaking, boating and swimming! Maui Mat, 2 kayaks & 2 SUP are available for your adventure with Life jackets. You will love the massive gourmet chef's kitchen for family meals! 3🛌 + 3🚽 making it easy to accommodate up to 12 guests. Loft bedroom stairs steep.

Lakeview Hideway

This newly built home sits on two acres of lakefront property. Only an hour outside of Dallas but feels miles away from everything. Whether it is relaxing in the spa, pool, playing pickleball, having coffee on the back porch, enjoying the firepit or kayaks… This place has it all! It’s truly a secluded, beautiful place to unwind and relax with family and friends. Prior to booking with us, I want to state that the spa is not a hot tub. So if it is below freezing it can’t be run. Thank you!!!

Dogwood Cabin on Scenic Wooded Mossbridge Farm

Our two cabins Dogwood and Holly are located on a quiet, wooded 10 acre retreat that is 8 miles from Athens. Our special feature is a spring fed creek that flows year round and has it's own micro climate that is perfect for native ferns, mixed hardwood forest and dogwoods. We have provided a nature trail for bird watching and exercise. Recently we designed and constructed a beautiful pond with three waterfalls and a deck overhanging the water with chairs for enjoying our private paradise.

Mini Metal Moonshine Mansion

If you've ever wanted to experience living in a tiny home while fishing from the backyard come stay here! The second bedroom is a beautiful loft in this 6 year old 900 sq ft lakefront retreat. Cute Athens is only 5 miles away, and Canton's First Monday is 30 miles away. After a fun day of fishing, kayaking, SUP races, swimming, pedal boating, feeding the ducks, cornhole, or frisbee throwing enjoy a gorgeous east TX sunset with a fire with s'mores. New price reflects Airbnb’s 15% host fee.

Rosie's Ranch Retreat

Rest and relax with Rosie (mini horse) and her mini friends (including 2 miniature Highland cows) in our cozy cabin on our 20-acre horse ranch. Wi-Fi, 2 smart TV's, washer/dryer, queen bed, twin bed and XL bean bag that folds out into a king floor bed are all provided. Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen with a full-size fridge, stove, oven and microwave. Use the gas grill on the covered front porch that looks out onto Rosie's pasture. Bring your fishing poles to catch some fish in the pond.

The Firefly Guesthouse- Quiet Lakeside Retreat

A unique cabin in the woods, just 20 minutes from Canton First Monday. Our lakeside guesthouse is a wonderful respite tucked away from the hustle of the city. Charming surroundings for an unforgettable girls retreat, or leave the husband here to fish while you shop! Sleep in a silo or on the screened sleeping porch as the coyotes howl. Meet our goat, Punkin, or visit the veggie garden. You'll enjoy serene views, and starry skies! We highly recommend unplugged weekends at The Firefly!

RANCH experience - minutes from Lake Athens

Just minutes from LAKE ATHENS - rare opportunity to experience actual RANCH living on this 30 acre miniature horse ranch. Beautifully appointed new 2 bedroom 2 bath ranch house with front porch overlooking the coastal pasture. Spend time exploring 30 acres of woods, the spring fed tank or just marvel at the animals galore. We have 5 large horses, over 100 miniature horses, numerous miniature goats and their adorable babies and don't miss our pot belly pigs. Fun for the whole family.

Lake Athens Experience

Beautiful view of spring fed beautiful Lake Athens from the front porch. A little slice of paradise to relax and enjoy. Watch the abundent deer stroll through this scenic quiet neighborhood. At the end of the street is the marina which hosts fabulous dining and boat ramp or walk to the Texas Parks Freshwater Fishery for a tour and fishing. Wifi and cable TV now available. Only 90 minutes from the DFW metroplex. Come relax and enjoy the beauty of East Texas. So much to see.

Cozy home with yard - Pearl Cottage

Get away from it all and discover the allure of lake life at this modern 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage. Set on half an acre just steps away from Cedar Creek Reservoir and a short drive from the DFW area, this rental is ideal for a couples getaway, or as a family retreat. Enjoy a front row seat to nature while sitting on the front or back porch, walking around a beautiful lakefront neighborhood, and fishing, swimming or boating on the lake.

The Bunkhouse

Welcome to The Bunkhouse! Its rustic space features an open floor plan with the living room, kitchen (that has everything you need), and bathroom downstairs. The beds are located upstairs in the loft. Rural small town, 15 miles from either Lake Palestine or Lake Athens, 30 miles from Tyler, TX, and an easy drive to Canton Trade Days. Only 3 miles away from TX Ziplining Adventure and an array of local wineries around!

Alphin's Red Barn & Venue

1 room apartment above our barn. Rustic decor with deck to set and watch sunsets and wildlife. A small pond full of Sun Perch is great for kids and a larder pond in the back full of bass and crappie. Pretty quiet around here, so if you're looking for a place to get away from the hussle of life, this is it. airbnb.com/h/cowcreek, our second BnB may be available if the barn is already booked