We had a wonderful time at Open Water Lodge. The atmosphere was peaceful and beautiful. The lodge…read morewas perfect for a large family group. Perfect sized kitchen and plenty of space to feel comfortable. We loved the options to play pool and arcade games. We watched some TV and spent a lot of time outside. The pool is beautiful and a nice size for fun in the sun. The corn hole game was a hit and fishing was the icing on the vacation cake! We are already planning our next visit! This is our new spot for years to come! ~Maria H

This is for fishing. Hired a guide here Jeremy Robinson Had…read morean incredible time with Jeremy. Brought my 13-year old grandson To catch some Striper and Hybrids. Jeremey put us on em and made it a great time with his infectious enthusiasm. Can not wait to go back and stay in the cabins on property. They were booked when we went Highly recommend their guide service!

Served us well! 5/5…read more Stayed Jan 2018 Darlene T. Pretty inside & out, soothing woodsy setting w/ the amazingly perfect windows to enjoy it. Subdued, tasteful, mostly utilitarian decorating instead of overload you see in some cabins or B&Bs. Hosts literally thought of EVERYTHING you might need, name it. An extremely well-stocked kitchen & bathroom & shockingly generous supply of edibles/drinkables/goodies. We used the chiminea (fat sticks easily gleaned from yard to feed it) & also the little grill, nice. Enjoyed the whimsical yard art, again, liked their tastes. There was even a bottle tree outside to trap bad spirits, must be doing its job, lol. Reception for Wi-Fi and cell good. There were CDs & DVDs & a player but the TV also had cable, so 7 channels, I think, hope you like old Westerns & Forensic Files reruns, we did. Of the few DVDS they had, one was an older fave of ours, The Good Girl, so great to see again. Was cool, rainy weekend so we didn't walk afield, maybe next time but then next time might order up another rainy weekend, works for us. A few times we heard a braying donkey neighbor some distance, didn't bother us, made up for not hearing or seeing much of the wildlife other reviewers talked about. Did see birds, squirrels and an armadillo. When I say hosts thought of everything, I mean it, no, really, you'll find every single little thing you'd ever need, plus books to read (finished one from home and left it & a magazine for the stack) & cabin had a binder of instructions about anything & everything inside the place (check it out, we found lots of crucial info in there) plus a roundup of local things to do, nice mentions of the very fine Caldwell Zoo & the Tyler State Park. We welcomed guidance on how to start shower (pull ring down from faucet, aha!). If I had to say anything remotely negative it's that the steep stairs challenged me as I'm recovering from an injury. But the bed at the top made up for it. What else. Well, it was just nearly too perfect & afraid we might have trouble booking it during later, finer weather. We'd gone there for the singer-songwriter series, this one for the insanely talented Jeff Black who performed at the Old Firehouse. We had to skip out of the performance halfway through & head home early, ever-on-call husband had sudden work obligation pop up so we didn't get all the good out of Edom, our cabin & the concert, but we still left happy. Thx to you, Mr/Mr W

We stayed here for one night and it was the BEST experience of my life! The most perfect cozy cabin…read morefor a getaway! Highly recommend. We will be coming here time and time again!

Our family rented all 4 cabins and an RV slot for an 80th birthday celebration. It was perfect for…read moreus. Quiet. Easy water access. Big shady tree to sit under near the water. Kayaked a little. The owners Ray and Tina were great and so available for any questions or needs we would have. In a world of HGTV rentals only, this was a real cabin/semi camping experience yet still with a few kitchen amenities, A/C and comfy beds. Plenty of grills and picnic tables.

An absolute gem of a place. Highly recommend and will definitely go back. The owners Tina and…read moreRaymond are the nicest and really make this place a slice of heaven.

Absolutely love it here and excellent location. Darling place and crafting opportunities. We met…read morefor our Community Bible Study Leadership Retreat. It was cozy, beautiful. Everything was covered. Even provided coffee and water. Easy walk to McKinney square to eat and shop. Second year here and just reserved it for next year.

From the owner: A great venue for your girls' weekend! Our spacious home accommodates up to 14, has 4 bedrooms, 3…read morefull baths, a modern and chic kitchen, living room, dining room, and two scrapbook/activity rooms with over 800 sq ft. of elbow room! If you haven't been to this area, it is a must see for all. We are located walking distance to Historic Downtown McKinney, TX with its shops, restaurants, and bountiful activities. There is always something happening on the Square! Enjoy the small neighborhood feel where the local coffee shop waitress knows your name and pedestrians offer shopping advice. You can even catch a horse-drawn carriage to tour the neighborhood. McKinney, TX was voted #1 place to live in America by Money Magazine in 2014, and SCR was named "Best Vacation Rental 2016 in McKinney" by the McKinney Award Program. Call us or visit our website to book your girls retreat today!

Wonderful people and a great location, they bring home to you. I would not hesitate to recommend…read morethese cabins to any of my friends or family members!!!

If your headed to lake fork to do some fishing, kayaking, motor cross or anything else in the area…read moreI highly recommend staying at the scenic 515 cabins. At the 515 you will experience the best customer service and the most comfortable beds in a cozy cabin. All cabins have covered parking to keep your boats dry and out of the weather. If you have a group check out the bunkhouse. Very affordable and I guarantee you won't find better customer service.

If you're looking for a secluded romantic weekend destination that isn't too far from Dallas, this…read moreplace is for you. This is a quaint cabin that has a full sized kitchen, dining area, bathroom, living room and sleep area. The cottage sleeps up to 6 people. They stock fishing rods just in case you forget yours. The cabin is stocked with lots of games to play. The bathroom is tiny. If you're a tall person you'll end up touching the walls with your knees. Outside you'll find a large table with plenty of seating. You'll find a large BBQ pit. There's a fire pit too. The hammock is nestled between to large trees if you want to lay around lazily. The best thing is the pier. When the sun starts to set it's one of the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see. We went to the local Wal-Mart and purchased groceries for our weekend. We fished (which there's a fee) by the waters edge and in the water using the boat they provide. At night we BBQ's some steaks and shrimp. Had ourselves some wine and played games with our daughter. Visit their website to book if you like fishing, the outdoors and great sunsets.

Was a great peaceful environment. Had a awesome time in nature. The hospitality was great, and the…read morefacilities were super comfortable and super clean! Would love to come back!​

My wife decided to book a three day stay here based off a friend's suggestion, and we were very…read moreglad we decided to listen. The whole property is so peaceful and serene, you really feel immersed in the nature around you. The cabin was clean, welcoming, and very comfortable. We thanked our friend when we got back home, and can't wait to book our next stay.

Have attended numerous retreats there and it is always good. Fabulous food, great set up and over…read morethe top management!

Judy is amazing! She is the owner and operator of this retreat center. She taught homemaking for…read more20+ years and definitely has the gift of hospitality. This is a comfortable retreat center I like to call my second home. The food is terrific! Many dishes are made straight from their garden. Judy thought of everything when designing her retreat center. Each room has 4 twin beds, a personal fan, light and alarm clock. Each guests has 2 four foot tables with comfortable chairs and electrical outlets to spread out their crafting supplies. People bring supplies for quilting or scrapbooking or whatever hobby they are working with. I take a group at least once a year and we can't wait to return! It's worth every penny. She stays booked all year so if your interested in going you might have to join another group. It's located between canton and Athens. If u go to Athens visit The Needle Niche for unique quilting fabric and great ideas and samples. If u go during first Monday visit canton.

I rented a cabin for my boyfriend's birthday weekend. Booking the cabin online was easy and…read moreconvenient. A week before we arrived, I called to let them know that we were bringing a 10lb chihuahua mix. The girl on the phone went over the pet policy, which was pretty standard and understandable. About three days before we were supposed to arrive, my boyfriend wanted us to get there a day early so I called Pope's Landing to see if we could get the cabin a day earlier than planned. The girl told me that they were booked and completely busy, etc. No big deal since I knew it was relatively last minute so I wasn't expecting a "yes". We arrived on Saturday afternoon. The place was pretty empty. I saw one couple walking their dog and a family fishing nearby. I asked the woman behind the counter if they had been busy and she said no. Kind of odd since I got the exact opposite information two days before, so this kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Whatever, no big deal. The woman helped me with finding a restaurant for dinner and the nearest grocery store to pick up some snacks and I was able to rent a boat slip for $10 a night. The cabins look exactly like the pictures. This is a good thing, in my opinion. You get what you see. The floors and sheets were clean, I'm pretty low maintenance so it doesn't take much to please me. The cabin had a full kitchen: microwave, oven, fridge, a grill and fire pit out front, and even dishes and silverware if you're planning on cooking. The WiFi was a little spotty, but the woman at the front desk warned me about that, so at least I got a warning? Besides, we spent most of the weekend boating and fishing. The cabin had Dish/Satellite TV. The TV channels in white were the ones that worked/have access to. I was told that housekeeping would come in the next day to replace our sheets, but they didn't come in until late afternoon. My dog liked the lake and I had to give her a bath. I used a towel to get the dirt off the dog. Housekeeping assumed the dirty towel was because my dog had an accident. I told them that I had to clean the dog. They charged me $250 for the cleaning fee. I'd think that the housekeeping wouldn't know the difference between dog accidents because of the smell of dog waste, but I'm sure they'll believe the opinion of their cleaning crew over my truth. I'd probably lodge here again, if we were to visit Lake Fork again, but mostly because there aren't that many options for lodging. As nice as the place was, I kind of expected more. I guess I wished I had a more pleasant or more welcoming experience..?

Beautiful spot to stay! We will definitely be back. The cabin was very clean and well stocked and…read morethe staff was super friendly and accommodating!