Title: Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=70117124&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. ![Terrace/patio - Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. (Woodville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70117200/70117124/b6e88a33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. (Woodville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70117200/70117124/541421e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. (Woodville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70117200/70117124/72d1175d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. (Woodville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70117200/70117124/244c626c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. (Woodville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70117200/70117124/f847c8bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the rolling hills of Tyler county, Ivanhoe is a serene escape with beautiful water views. Enjoy the private deck and separate sun deck overlooking the lake, or cozy up by the free standing pergola's fire pit. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. Ivanhoe is located just two hours north of Houston Intercontinental Airport in the rolling hills of Tyler county . “The Cottage on Shalin Circle” is on a relaxing private lake it features an floor plan with two comfortable queen size bedrooms. Private deck with beautiful water view. Separate private sun deck overlooking the lake and a free standing pergola with fire pit . ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## 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 ### Property is also known as House ## About the area Located in Woodville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Local points of interest include First Baptist Church, Allan Shivers Library and Museum, and Wildwood Driving Range. [Visit our Woodville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodville.dx184018) [View more Vacation homes in Woodville](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodville-Private-Vacation-Homes.d184018-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.6698,-94.40939&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iafzDtif_Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40S%40O%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40OBQBQBQBQBODQBQDOBQDQDODQFODOFODOFOFOFOFOFMFOHOFMHMHOHMHKHMHMHMJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJKJKLIJIJKLIJILILIJGLILGLGLILGLELGNELGLENELCNELENELCNCNCLANENANALCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NDN%40LBNBLBNDLDNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFJHLHJHLHJJLHJHJJJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHLHLHLHJHLHNHLFLHNFNFLFNFNFNFNFNDNDPFLDPDNDPDPBNDPBPBNBPBPBPBP%40NBP%40R%40P%40P%40N%40R%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPAPCPCPCNCPCPCPENCPENEPEPENGNENEPGNGNGLGPGLGNGLINGNILILILILILILILKJILKJILKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHMJKFMJKFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODMBODMDO%40MBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOCMCOCOAMEOEMCOEMCOEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMGMIKIMKKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKMKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMIMIMGOIOGMGOGMGOGOGOEOGQEMGQEOEQEQCOEQCOEQCQCQCOCQCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iJz1mWAmf5uCq1nDF1ALnXJy6b0=) Woodville, TX ### What's nearby - ![ah, the freedom. I was on a 5 day road trek from Washington, D.C. to drop my son off to college, going through blue ridge parkway, dragons tail, natchez trace parkway going home to Austin. I happened to stay overnight at this park in my rental car. I got up and saw the amazing sunrise. so there! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532644690/7024992e-090d-45e4-929d-ce3b3f3cde2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Martin Dies, Jr. State Park 29 min drive \- 44.0 km - First Baptist Church 16 min drive \- 17.7 km - Allan Shivers Library and Museum 16 min drive \- 17.7 km - Naskila Gaming 36 min drive \- 46.2 km - Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Cultural Center 36 min drive \- 46.6 km ### Getting around - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 111 min drive ### Restaurants - Senor Toro's Mexican Restaurant 16 min drive - Hancock’s Bbq 9 min drive - La enchilada 18 min drive - Bar-B-Q Pit 17 min drive - Senor Toro 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. ? ### What time is check-out at Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. ? ### Where is Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ivanhoe is with out a doubt one of the best kept secrets in East Texas. Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wanda S. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding party Wonderful stay, wonderful accommodations! Beautiful property and owner is so friendly and thoughtful! ##### Wanda S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Françoise G. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most enjoyable third stay at the Cottage This was our third stay at the Cottage. As in the past, we were able to enjoy Ken's comfortable home, its great location on the lake and the peaceful surroundings.We would love to come back yet again some other time. ##### Françoise G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne J. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic Beautiful location. Quiet neighborhood. The accommodations were very comfortable. The host was friendly and eager to please. Highly recommend ##### Jeanne J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarrod R. Apr 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and Enjoyable Weekend We had a great time on our stay. Very relaxing weekend enjoying the lake and beautiful scenery. Looking forward to our next visit! ##### Jarrod R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarrod R. May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd Stay- Great Weekend with Family and Friends We enjoyed the deck at the house and dock on the water. We all enjoyed the lake. A very restful and peaceful place to visit. ##### Jarrod R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess W., West Monroe, LA Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host and place! Beautiful property and home. Excellent host! Highly recommend! ##### Jess W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherie M. Mar 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful cottage! The cottage on Shalin Circle was charming, and the hosts were incredibly helpful and responsive. Great lake get-away! ##### Cherie M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time Beautiful home to stay and enjoy your time with the family I would love to stay at this beautiful home again and enjoy the sun by the lake again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquelyn F. Aug 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### View is great. House is cute though small. ##### Jacquelyn F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Ann A. May 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yellow Lake House The cabin was clean and spacious. We had a great view of the lake. Great for the grandkids. They stayed in the bunk room . Enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning drinking coffee . ##### Mary Ann A. 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