Family Retreat 150/night Upgrade Option To Next Door Private Dock
Overview
Rooms and Beds
| Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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| bedrooms | 3 | sleeps 19 |
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| bathrooms | 2 |
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Description
Juniper View Boathouse. Designed for fish/boating vacations, and family/friend reunions.This VRBO is less of a lakehouse, and more of a bunkhouse barndominium.There are three separate sleeping room areas.• Two master bedroom suites with a shared master bathroom shared and accessible from each room. (separate keyed entry sharing wall with included bunkhouse)• One very large main bunkhouse style sleeping area in a giant room with lots of beds. (separate keyed entry sharing wall with included suites)This VRBO is not designed for those who want to cook and bake (there is no stove, nor oven, nor dishwasher).The kitchenette is galley style with a fridge, microwave, portable single electric burner, sink, and coffee station. There is also an additional small fridge, microwave, and coffee station in the suites. There is a good blender for drinks, a rocket grill to make burgers, and the owner can hook you up with an outside bbq grill if requested in advance at no fee.Property includes a full size washer dryer.- Great option for groups on a fishing trip vacation.- Great option for 2-3 sets of parents bringing lots of kids.- Great option for multiple families who bring their boat.- Excellent PK location … great place to sleep at end of day.- This VRBO is ideal for short stays less than 3 nights.Note that while there are plenty of beds, there are only 2 bathrooms.The main living space is a large room with a gameroom pool table and pinball machine on one side, a small living area with sofa, chairs, wood burning stove and TV on the other side. There is a small kitchenette, a fridge, a washer/dryer, and coffee/drink station in between.Outdoors consists of a large covered patio, a grass play area, and a separate small outdoor patio area on a small hill with a pleasant view of the lake.While most of the sleeping area of this vrbo is “bunkhouse” style with all beds in a single very large room, there is a sofa and a single fold out futon in the living room.This boathouse was designed for family and friends: kids and teens to overflow from adjacent properties in the area or overflow from the private vrbo lakehouse next door or the private VRBO suite next door on either side.As you enter, there is a large covered patio with seating and play areas including hoops and a swing set play gym on the lawn.Inside the bunkhouse there is a gathering area with a pool table, pinball machine, a card table, and four bistro style small tables. There is a small galley kitchen area adjoining (without stove) and a small living room with sofa, chair and a 48 inch tv. The sleeping area is a very large room with 4 beds, 3 bunk beds, a master bath with shower, and a 4 chair game table.The VRBO suites are the second and third rooms for this rental. Please see photos at this link: (JuniperView Suites) https://www.vrbo.com/3245507Boathouse has a small outdoor area overlooking the lake, with a porch swing and a two-chair bistro table set.If the adjacent lakefront lakehouse (separate house steps away and down the hill at lake level) is not occupied during your stay, then it might be possible to access the lakefront and dock upon request at time of booking. The locked|secured dock may also be able to rent.This VRBO has worked well for guests who bring their own boat or jetski’s and bring 1, 2, or 3 families with kids. Sometimes all the girls and ladies sleep in the suites, and the boys stay in the bunk-house; sometimes the in-laws or family with littles stay in the suites.While there are many beds, the maximum number of adults is 7 (parents and elders). All remaining guests can be children as long as there are no more than four children between 14-17 years old). Neighbors are vigilant.This VRBO works well for those who need an overflow area where kids can play out while elders or grandparents enjoy an adjacent or nearby lakehouse.Fee based Lake Front and Boat Dock access (must reserve in advance/check for availability).- Optional paid upgrade [includes covered boat dock and dock patio that can moor up to 2 boats + 2 Jet Skis on dock sides with mooring whips, and covered hydro hoist boat lift ] [Thursday-Saturday $150/Night, Sunday-Wednesday $75/Night].This vrbo property does *not* include lake front or dock access through adjacent lakehouse *unless* reserved in advance upgrade. Adjacent lakehouse and boat dock will be blocked with no access during your stay to ensure privacy of lakehouse guests. (dock access is gated and locked with security monitoring).Parking:- Property may allow for RV parking if available (must reserve in advance)- Property allows for up to 3 vehicles + boat trailer (max)Note: Parties for anyone other than sleeping guests are strictly prohibited. Septic, plumbing, and hot water systems are not designed for events, only for those staying at the vrbo.Kitchen Amenities Include:- Coffee Machine, microwave, refrigerator- Additional smaller coffee machine, microwave and refrigerator in the suitesDouble Swing Chair with overlook view of lake (not on lake front, but about 20 steps above the lake)TV with Dish and WIFIChildren’s Play Areas (not lakefront, but partial lake view – shared with suite guest)- Childrens outdoor swing / playset- Small hoops style basketball gameBest location for hikers and fishers:- Cove full of fish- Walking distance to two PK Hike and Bike Trail Heads- Area grocery store is within 1 mile of lakehouse- local amenities within 1-3 miles.Please Note:• This is *not* a party place. Parties for anyone other than sleeping guests are strictly prohibited. Septic system is not designed for events, only for those staying on site.• Fireworks are strictly prohibited. If any guest is caught or identified using fireworks by local authorities, neighbors outdoor security cameras, or noise decibel detectors, then guests will be asked to leave (evicted immediately), and security deposit refund will be legally withheld. Please don’t risk fire damage and/or loss of property or injury.Security Camera:- For the protection of the property, an exterior cameras may be active during your stay. The camera is a motion activated near the boathouse entry at the top of the steps. If someone rings the doorbell, the owner will be notified by text message and may answer. When camera is activated, it transmits and records simultaneously. Camera may be deactivated upon request on case by case basis.See more
What's Nearby?
| Attraction | Distance |
|---|---|
| Possum Kingdom Lake | 1 min walk |
| Sandy Beach | 7 min drive |
| The Cliffs Golf Course | 17 min drive |
| The Baker Hotel and Spa | 30 min drive |
| Possum Kingdom State Park | 67 min drive |
Restaurants
| Restaurant | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hemmingway’s Craft House | 5 min drive |
| Bonitaville | 15 min walk |
| Chapperal Grill The Cliffs | 17 min drive |
| The Chaparral Grille at The Cliffs | 17 min drive |
| Harbor Grille | 5 min drive |
Getting Around
| Transportation | Details |
|---|---|
| Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) | Abilene Regional) |
FAQs
Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Family Retreat 150/night Upgrade Option To Next Door Private Dock ?Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Retreat 150/night Upgrade Option To Next Door Private Dock ?Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Family Retreat 150/night Upgrade Option To Next Door Private Dock located?Situated on a lake, this farm stay is within 1 mile (2 km) of Possum Kingdom Lake and PK East VFD Auxiliary Flea Market. Sandy Beach and The Cliffs Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).
