Title: Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53893600/53893527/cfaa10da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53893600/53893527/06b6102c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53893600/53893527/901297a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53893600/53893527/w1800h1198x0y0-8c1fc21e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53893600/53893527/0539833d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located deep in the heart of East Texas, Familia Ball Lake House offers a tranquil retreat. Perfect for romantic getaways or family vacations, this lake house features an RV parking spot and allows you to swim and fish right from your backdoor. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature! At Familia Ball Lake House, you can roast S'mores around the firepit, swim, and fish right from your backyard. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or bringing the whole family, this home is perfect for everyone—including snowbirds, with a dedicated RV parking spot and 50amp/30amp hookup. Nestled in the heart of East Texas, Familia Ball Lake House is located in the peaceful City of Ivanhoe, just 8 miles south of Woodville, and a short drive from Houston (2 hours) or Beaumont (1 hour). Come enjoy the serenity and fun that awaits right outside your door! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Unit size: 2,100 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60539700/60539657/b4a4c9b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Lakefront Getaway Near Houston with Private Dock and Porch Views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as PRIVATE\_VACATION\_HOME Cottage on Private Lake Private Lake Front Cabin Familia Ball House Woodville Familia Ball Lake House Woodville Familia Ball Lake House Private vacation home Familia Ball Lake House Less Than 2 Hours From Houston Familia Ball Lake House Private vacation home Woodville ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.67447%2C-94.41199&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NEIw6B-8qdsQhe0eUHLdaZETxfQ=) Woodville, TX #### What's nearby - First Baptist Church - 14 min drive - 16.2 km - Allan Shivers Library and Museum - 14 min drive - 16.2 km - Wildwood Driving Range - 28 min drive - 34.6 km - Naskila Gaming - 34 min drive - 44.8 km - Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Cultural Center - 35 min drive - 45.1 km #### Getting around - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 110 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Senor Toro's Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive - ‪Hancock’s Bbq - ‬6 min drive - ‪La enchilada - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature! located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from First Baptist Church and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Allan Shivers Library and Museum. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park and Wildwood Driving Range are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakefront Escape w/ Firepit & Fireplace – Relax & Recharge in Nature! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha G. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fu Everything was exactly as promised! Warm and cozy. Great lakefront area where kids had a great time fishing, boating, making smores and playing ball! ##### Martha G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph G. May 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay We needed a place to stay for a last minute trip to the area and I’m glad I chose this property. The house was clean and well organized and the lake frontage is very nice. ##### Joseph G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended stay Our stay was very pleasant and peaceful and would recommend to anyone wanting to get away 10/10 recommend. Very helpful and made sure our stay went well ##### Mary M. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jami C. Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot in Ivanhoe My family really appreciated the space and comfort of the house while attending a family event in Woodville. ##### Jami C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### esther i. Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. We enjoyed our stay here! ##### esther i. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wanda S. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding party Accommodations were wonderful. Such a beautiful home and property! ##### Wanda S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie S. May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick weekend getaway Cozy lake cabin loaded with everything one needs for the stay. Grocery stores and convenience stores nearby. Loved the views. Would have loved to use the lakeview room but it faces neighbors windows and no privacy (curtains/blinds to the side). Will be back! ##### Connie S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori B. May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing This property was just what we needed! It provided the perfect spot for us. Bill was helpful and responsive. We are looking forward to coming back! ##### Lori B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Electra G. Mar 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### R&R Very relaxing, quiet, not too far from home getaway. ##### Electra G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dixie E., Willis, Texas Oct 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Beautiful Serene Setting The property was great. It has a spectacular view of the crystal clear lake. Everything was good. Nostalgic home. I actually contacted owner. Left Property Manager a message, she never returned my call. However, the owner responded almost immediately when I texted him. Very accommodating. ##### Dixie E. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy H. Sep 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect I cannot say enough great things about this property. It’s a hidden gem. Our 7 year old didn’t ask about electronics the whole weekend, she had so much fun! My family cannot wait to go back. ##### Stacy H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gilles M. Dec 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing near the lake Communication with from the property owner was excellent from booking to checkout. The property is well maintained and clean. This is a very nice little house with lake access. One of the bedroom was custom built on the patio with view of the lake and is accessible from the patio sliding doors. A paddle boat was provided and we enjoyed a trip on the lake, especially the kids! If you like hikes, Big Thicket National Preserve is a short drive from there. When booking, we had not realized there was no dishwasher in the kitchen, but that was fine for a few days. Everything was provided to make us comfortable during our stay. We will book again next time we are in the area! ##### Gilles M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette D. Sep 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serene Lake Spot The backyard facing the lake makes the property special. The yard has plenty of shade and was comfortable and relaxing even in August. We kayaked and floated on rafts in the lake. It was a lovely lake weekend with family. ##### Jeanette D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Johnny P. Oct 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice Stay Property was older but well maintained and clean. Owners contacted us to assure all was good and respond to a couple questions during our stay. Would recommend to others ##### Johnny P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### kerry b. Aug 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than the pictures We were looking for a cottage experience to get out of the city with two little ones and this place was perfection. An easy drive from Houston, spotless ( and super comfy beds!) and loads of attention to detail. We spent our days fishing and swimming and the kids could jump off the dock into the lake. Roasted marshmallows by the fire at night. We’ve stayed at a lot of properties and we were 100% happy with our stay here. We hope to get back again soon! Thanks Bill for sharing your beautiful property with families like ours who need a quiet and nature filled break from it all . And for being so easy to contact! ##### kerry b. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramon L. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Ramon L. 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