Title: Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. Cottage in Zavalla with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. ![Interior - Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. (Zavalla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106136900/106136868/05dfde42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. (Zavalla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106136900/106136868/d94013dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. (Zavalla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106136900/106136868/ee8987ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. (Zavalla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106136900/106136868/98f01b37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. (Zavalla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106136900/106136868/b66d3d4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience a charming fishing and boating retreat at The Cozy Cottage, nestled in the town of Zavalla. Relax with a BBQ on the charcoal pit or unwind indoors with WiFi and other modern conveniences. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. The Cozy Cottage is the perfect place for your fishing and boating retreat. The cottage is located in the town of Zavalla with convenient access to the grocery store and gas stations. Gas up before you head out to the lake! The cottage is approximately 7 miles to the Cassel Boykin boat ramp, 14 miles to Boykin Springs, 10 miles to Hanks Creek, 25 miles to Ellen Trout Zoo, and much more! Enjoy a day at the lake, swimming in natural spring water, or visiting the zoo. Relax at the cottage and cook up some good food on the charcoal bbq pit. The cottage is a 100 year old home with lots of charm. Sleeping arrangements include one sofa, futon, and 2 bedrooms. The home easily equipped for 4 - 6 guests. There is plenty of room to park your vehicles and boat. Linens, towels, soap, coffee pot, microwave, Wi-Fi, and other conveniences provided. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Unit size: 800 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22410000/22406800/22406785/1b0ac8c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### V#1 Beautiful Villa in Sam Rayburn-best value, lots of parking, 7-9 guests Brookeland - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 42 reviews CA $371 CA $657 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=22406785&PinnedHotelID=22406785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113632700/113632613/7cce2a82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little cabin right on the lake 2 bedroom 1 bath ...internet and ac great view . 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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 ## About the area Zavalla is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Angelina National Forest and Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest. [Visit our Zavalla travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Zavalla.dx3000459411) [View more Cottages in Zavalla](https://www.expedia.ca/Zavalla-Cottages.d3000459411-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.156664,-94.42106&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gde%7DDrrh_Q%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%3FQBS%40Q%40OBQBQ%40SDOBQBQBQDOBODSDODODQDOFQDOFOFODOFOFOHMFOFOHMHMFOHMHMHMJMHMHKJMHKJMJKJKJIJKJKJKJILIJKLGJKLGLILGLILGLGLGLGLGLELGNELENELCNELENCNCLCNCNALCNCN%3FNCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNAL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%3FNBNBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNBLDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLFLFLHJFLHLFLJJFLJJHJHJJLJJJJHHJJJJLJJHLHJJLHLHLHLHLHNFLHLFNHNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDNDPDNDNDRDNBNDPBPBPBNBR%40PBP%40NBP%40R%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FRAPAPAPAPCPAPCPAPCPCPCPCNEPCPENEPEPENENEPENGPELGPGLGPGLGNINGLINGLILILINILILKJILIJKJKLKJILKHKJMJKHKJKHMHKHMHMHMHKFMHMDMHMFMFOFMDMDODMDMFOBMDOBOBMDO%40ODM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOAMCOAOEMAOEOCMCOEMCOGMEOEMEMEMGMGMGMIMEMIMGMIMIKIMIKIMIKKKIKKKKKIKMKKKMIKKKIMIKKMIMIOIMGMIMIOGMGOIOGMGQEMGQGMEQGOEQEOEOEQEQCOEQCQCOCQEQAQCQCQAQAQCQ%3FQAQAQAS%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BE3yKjCzp4y2Q5IISVUelrSYgDs=) Zavalla, TX ### What's nearby - ![The fun this lake has to offer all year round, as a tourism guy, I love it here. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635934851600/ecee3ed0-08a7-48aa-923c-81756645660f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sam Rayburn Reservoir 9 min drive \- 8.8 km - Boykin Springs at Angelina National Forest 6 min drive \- 6.6 km - CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin 30 min drive \- 47.4 km - Woodland Heights Medical Center 31 min drive \- 50.7 km - Ellen Trout Zoo 31 min drive \- 51.8 km ### Restaurants - Carlene's Cafe 6 min walk - B & E Feed & Seed 6 min walk - Polar Express 4 min walk - LITTLE GAL'S 9 min walk - Sue's Diner 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. ? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. ? ### Where is Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Cottage in Zavalla. Minutes to Lake Sam Rayburn near Cassel Boykins. Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wesley C. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place convenient location This house was perfect for our overnight stay. We were in town for a bass tournament. This house is located in a great spot to get to any of the launches near by. ##### Wesley C. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay! Property was convenient, clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for our stay. The host was very accommodating. Thank you! We'll be back! ##### Amy H. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi G. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute older house House was cute and comfy ##### Brandi G. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Leah M. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were only here for a few hours of sleep. Beds are comformatable and home was clean. Had an issue with the TV, host was very accommodating for the trouble. Would stay again for a good nights sleep. ##### Leah M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy M. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tournament Stay! We were fishing the Big Bass Splash Tournament. Property was ok. ##### Nancy M. 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