House vacation rentals in Athens

Wide-open Country Stay: 3 bedroom House on 2 acres

Wifi added! Relax with the family at this peaceful country retreat. Come and truly get away while you stay at this 2 acre country property. Relax and unwind while you rock on the porch, drink coffee and breathe in the fresh air, take a hike at Davey Dogwood Park, ride the train at Texas State Railroad, or go fishing at Richland Chambers Lake which is just a short drive away. Nestled in between Athens and Palestine this 3 bedroom, 1 bath house is pet friendly and designed to get the kids playing.

Adorable Red Roof Cottage nestled in treed acreage

A perfect waterfront getaway! This newly renovated 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage is located on a private cove, in a quiet neighborhood, on Cedar Creek lake. The large deck overlooks the water and is perfect for outdoor entertaining. With a half acre lot, enjoy the outdoors playing volleyball, corn hole and other activities (kayaks and bikes are available upon request). Gather around the fire-pit at night enjoy the stars. The interior is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you need.

Cottage Getaway @ the LAKE! Waterfront & Shaded!

NEWLY PAINTED- new countertops, vanities, fixtures, interior paint, flooring for entire house, furnishings and decor, TVs, board games, and Amazon Alexa, enclosed back patio gates for children & pet safety. NEW dining deck with string lights. Huge fenced backyard area! Beautifully shaded waterfront home. Perfect for swimming…sandy smooth lake bottom and amazing cold pockets that keep you cool on hot days! Enjoy fishing & bring your boat- adventure out on Lake Palestine. Fun family time!!!

Three Oaks Waterfront Home on Lake Palestine

Relax with family and friends at our peaceful, waterfront lake house. Enjoy stunning sunrises from the comfort of the living room or outside on the large patio. Property features include: new hot tub, private boathouse with sundeck, firepit, sunroom, large oak trees and plenty of room to cook and dine. There is a large screen and projector in the living room and smart TV's in three of the four bedrooms with ROKU built in. Come stay at Three Oaks and see what all Lake Palestine has to offer!

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 in the lake, pedal boating, feeding the ducks, cornhole, or frisbee throwing enjoy a gorgeous east TX sunset with your favorite beverage and then a fire with s'mores.

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!!!

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.

Lakefront House with Party Dock and Huge Porch!

Come stay with us at Cedar Creek Lake! We have the perfect house for a small family trip, couples weekend, girls/ guys weekend, or even a fishing trip. Our slice of paradise includes 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, and 2 full bathrooms. We have an air mattress or two as well as the couch for those larger groups. Hands down the best part of this house is the large wide open deck on the back porch as well as the party dock! Head up there in the evening with a cool drink to check out gorgeous sunset.

Bombs on Broadway

Centrally located, Bombs on Broadway gives you quick access to all things Tyler! Whether that’s a walking tour of the historic Azalea District or downtown for dining and local flair, you are right in the heart of it all. This is a restored 1928 home that offers hardwood floors, tall ceilings, two bedrooms, a bathroom AND a bomb shelter! Embrace the atomic era with mid-century eclectic design. Whether it's a getaway weekend or an extended stay, you will delight in your surroundings!

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.

Little House By the Lake

(SMOKE FREE PROPERTY)This is our happy place and we hope you will love it, too! Our secluded house by the lake is two bedroom (one master with a king-size and a 2nd bedroom with 4 kid bunk beds, room to sleep on the couch, too), two bath, kitchen, washer, dryer, games, gas fire pit, decks, dock, tall trees, and tranquility. Near the south end of the lake and it is shallow. Great fishing. Not too far to FIFA WC matches (2:15 to AT&T and 3:00 to NRG).

Romantic Lakefront Bungalow on Lake Palestine!

Escape to our cozy waterfront bungalow on Lake Palestine, perfect for a romantic getaway or peaceful weekend by the water. Enjoy coffee in the rocking chairs overlooking the cove, relax in the vintage clawfoot tub, and take in the quiet beauty of the lake. Guests love it here for bird watching, fishing, and simply slowing down. With self check-in and a peaceful setting near Blackburn Dam, it’s an easy East Texas escape!