[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69750000/69743400/69743330/93e4fdd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69750000/69743400/69743330/4cbcb99b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69750000/69743400/69743330/ffb0c40a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69750000/69743400/69743330/fca90add.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69750000/69743400/69743330/244bdf12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - 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. ### Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 Big Bend Retreat - IDYLLIC retreat on Smith Lake! You will love this dreamy house! Huge sunroom, and downstairs covered porch will be where you want to spend your mornings and evenings. Your family and friends will love spending time together in the great room or the downstairs living area or the gameroom. There is also a nice deck near the water's edge. Fully equipped kitchen including a blender, air fryer, toaster, cooking The indoor dining table seats 8, plus there is seating for 8 outside as well. Also, features a Weber gas grill. Lower deck also has comfortable seating area for 6-8. Family room has two sofas, two chairs, mounted TV. Garage gameroom with ping pong table, foosball, pool table, and video game machine. Plenty of activities for a family and friends, including cards and games, cornhole game, and dart board. Grill out on the gas grill or Blackstone! Outdoor fire pit for chilly nights! Bedroom #1: Queen size bed- main level bedroom Bedroom #2: Daybed with pullout trundle- 2nd floor loft Bedroom #3: King size bed - 2nd floor Master Bedroom Bedroom #4: Full bed and 2 sets of bunk beds (twin over twin) - in basement family room Bedroom #5: Queen size bed and day bed with trundle - basement bedroom Sleeps 14 in beds. Maximum occupancy : 14 Boat slip available for renter's use. Power on the dock. 4 kayaks for renters use. Lilypad float. Canoe. Year-round water. WiFi Internet and Direct TV. Cell service: AT&T works best, Verizon is spotty, internet calls work well! Please Note: The owner has a Security Camera installed on the front right side of porch. There is a small leak on the glassed in porch, which sometimes leaks when we get a hard rain. It will not hinder your use of the porch. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU RETURN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis - Fishing nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 - Security system - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55190000/55187000/55186962/5565d83b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Year Round Waterfront Lakehouse - Whitt's End Double Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=55186962&PinnedHotelID=55186962&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51880000/51876700/51876608/c1d7f37c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trendy Lakeside Retreat-Screened Bar, Large Dock, Kayaks Arley - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=51876608&PinnedHotelID=51876608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101060000/101050700/101050688/3afcb162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ☀️NEW HOME☀️ - 2 Master Bedrooms, Double Decker Dock, Lillypad, Paddle Boards Logan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=101050688&PinnedHotelID=101050688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117288800/117288723/e042e4c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom lake house with outdoor recreation space and a large dock. 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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 Smith Lake Rentals & Sales - BIG BEND RETREAT Houston 3163-271256 ## About the area Located in Houston, this vacation home is on a lake. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Houston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Houston.dx553248635213232800) [View more Vacation homes in Houston](https://www.expedia.ca/Houston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635213232800-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C34.09062%2C-87.29491&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dLF4AXy0Dr5lXK4xD58Je-zFDaM=) Houston, AL ### What's nearby - Houston Historic Jail - 17 min drive - 8.3 km - Tiger Field - 30 min drive - 18.9 km - Clarkson Covered Bridge - 59 min drive - 53.6 km - Natural Bridge Park - 60 min drive - 58.7 km ### Restaurants - ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬27 min drive - ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬27 min drive - ‪Talk Of The Town - ‬16 min drive - ‪Pearson's Steak House - ‬42 min drive - ‪Sonny's Catfish Cafe - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Big Bend Retreat: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 located? > This family-friendly Houston vacation home is located on a lake, steps from Lewis Smith Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Bankhead National Forest and Borden Trailhead are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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