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🎣 The Crappie House — Lakefront Getaway on Lake Palo Pinto by Reel Life Rentals

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Pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Palo Pinto, TX
  • Place, Crazy Water Bath House & Spa
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, The Baker Hotel and Spa
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Possum Kingdom Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Palo Pinto

With a stay at this vacation home in Palo Pinto, you'll be on the waterfront, and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Christ the King Covenant and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Mineral Wells Fossil Park. .This vacation home is 22 mi (35.3 km) from West City Park and 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from The Baker Hotel and Spa.
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What's nearby

  • Crazy Water Bath House & Spa - 35 min drive - 41.9 km
  • The Baker Hotel and Spa - 35 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park - 40 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Possum Kingdom Lake - 42 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Tarleton State University - 55 min drive - 83.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Camp Depot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sweet One Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Aoudaddies Pub - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪the smokin postman - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Al's Italian Kitchen - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🎣 The Crappie House — Lakefront Getaway on Lake Palo Pinto by Reel Life Rentals


Welcome to The Crappie House! Locally loved for its awesome crappie fishing, this cozy lakefront home sits right on the water at the quiet north end of beautiful Lake Palo Pinto.

You’ll be just steps from the lake — or walk right onto your private dock and boathouse, where you can cast a line, relax with a drink, or launch one of the two kayaks provided. This spot is known for some of the best deep-water crappie fishing on the lake, tucked into a peaceful, protected no-wake cove that’s perfect for paddling or floating the day away.

⚠️ Heads up: Please don’t dive off the dock — there could be stumps underwater!

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🏡 The Space
• 2 Private Bedrooms
• Downstairs: Queen bedroom + full bath
• Upstairs: Queen bedroom + full bath
• Upstairs alcove: Twin bed (walk-through to second bedroom)

Plenty of room to spread out inside, and outside you’ve got a half-acre lot with tons of parking space. There’s also a security camera at the entrance for peace of mind.

And the sunsets? Absolutely gorgeous. Kick back with a cold drink on the dock and take in those classic lake views — it’s the perfect way to end the day.

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🌿 A Note About the House

Because some of the wood used in the foundation and trim was treated with creosote, there’s a slight creosote smell inside. It’s not strong, but out of caution, we don’t recommend the home for guests with asthma or respiratory sensitivities.

To keep the air fresh and clean, we’ve added:
• HEPA-rated filters on the A/C
• A NuWave Smart Air Purifier with a top-of-the-line 5-filter system that removes pet dander, odors, fumes, mold, bacteria, and viruses.

You can breathe easy knowing we’ve got great air quality covered.

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📍 Location

Lake Palo Pinto is a hidden gem — 2,399 acres of quiet water fun just 15 miles from Mineral Wells and about 79 miles from Fort Worth.

Need minnows or bait? Head over to:
Palo Pinto RV Park & Marina
📍 1921 FM 3137, Palo Pinto, TX 76484
📞 (940) 769-2336

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Whether you’re here to fish, kayak, unwind, or just soak up the sunset, The Crappie House is your laid-back lakeside home away from home. Bring your fishing gear, kick back, and make some memories on Lake Palo Pinto!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

🎣 The Crappie House — Lakefront Getaway on Lake Palo Pinto by Reel Life Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy L., Bennett, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Patricia is an excellent host,answering all my questions. The house was really cute and the location was so quiet and peaceful and very safe. We didn’t catch any fish but still enjoyed sitting on dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

They caught fish!

Very clean , cute house with a pretty view looking at lake or back at shoreline. Several “fishermen” in our group and they caught quite few fish and at least a dozen keepers! Mostly catfish and one big stripper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great fishing, very clean .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and spacious!

This rental is spacious and it was very clean. Sometimes the cabin on the lake can be a little "rustic". This place was not dusty or spider-y or anything. The master shower is excellent with tons of hot water and wonderful pressure. A couple of things we didn't care for. There was a really strong musty smell, the whole time, to the point out clothes and bags smelled like it when we got home. But there had been a big rain and it likely caused some mildew-y smells to "awaken." It's nature. I understand. We ran the air purifiers but it didn't help much. And the yard was sort of a mess of sticks, weeds, uneven terrain, and tall grass. I would probably think it needs to be mowed, but also a huge rain came through before we arrived and maybe that's the reason for the debris. All in all, I liked the house and our kids loved fishing off the pier. They even saw a beaver swim up one evening!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We have stayed here twice, both time perfect vacation. Love the crappie house, perfect time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scotty M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay and enjoy the lake.

Only draw back is if you bring a boat there is no place to get it to house because of oak trees. Have to park it at top in front of property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house

The house was perfect! Right on the lake and fishing access was awesome! Would definitely stay again. Check in was super easy and house had everything we needed to enjoy a nice few days on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Away

Peaceful and secluded
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful time. Caught catfish, perch and cripple from dock. Big enough for our crew of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Spent a relaxing weekend on the lake with my family. Fishing , swimming and just enjoying great company
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well needed family time

We have stayed at a lot of different lakes and lake properties. My family and I have finally found a property that we will be coming to for years to come. The property was clean and the dock was a very nice place to fish. Catching fish is not the most important thing when the priority is spending time with family. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy ourselves!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Randy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic house on Lake Palo Pinto

This is a nice place to stay with a great spot for fishing. We didn’t catch any but didn’t try very hard. The next dock over were catching several nice crappies. The house is roomy with a large nice deck. Bring an umbrella as the sun is intense in the afternoon. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, utensils and a couple of basics like salt and pepper and cooking spray. I think they must have left the refrigerator off between rentals as it took quite a while to get very cold. Once it cooled down after a few hours it worked fantastic. Ice maker does not work. I looked and there is no water line hooked to it due to not being very close to a water line. We just broke up some bagged ice and dumped it in the ice maker drawer. Beds were comfortable as were living room couch and love seat. Smaller TV but it had dish network. AT&T cell service was very weak/non-existent but we were able to go through the Wi-Fi for text messages. One window unit in the upstairs bedroom the worked well. We didn’t use the small single bed upstairs but there was little cool air in that area and although there was a ceiling fan over it, I think it would be a hot nights sleep in the hot weather months. Everyone liked the water pressure and shower heads in both showers. Covered parking. There is a slight creosote smell in the house but everyone said it reminded the of Six Flags. Might be a problem with someone sensitive to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

All in all a nice stay, only caught a few crappie couple of baby catfish which are so cute, threw them all back to grow. The days went by too fast - lotsa laughs, fun was had by all.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation again

This was our 2nd stay at this great lakehouse. We had so much fun the kids were able to jump in the water and swim off the dock with no boats flying by. It was Memorial day weekend and the lake was so peaceful!! We will definitely book another stay here. We also caught some nice fish and had a fish fry our final nigjt! We love this property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

blake h., grapevine, tx

Liked: Cleanliness

My Fishing Trip with Son and Uncle

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann H.

Acrobatic fishing

The house was set up nice. However, you need a step ladder to use the microwave and get into the ten-story bed. Outside was covered in cigarette butts and old rusty furniture. The other seating areas were very dirty. Very unsafe to go down to the boathouse. The walkway sat up at a 90 degree angle. Each time I let the dog out we spent thirty minutes pulling burrs out. The house was set up nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This is a great location on the water. It was clean and had all the amenities we needed for a quick trip. I would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

Loved the place. We enjoyed the scenery and was also quiet. House was very lovely and clean. Didn’t catch much, tooooo hot! Maybe next time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake View

My husband and I visited this property to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. We loved the peace and quiet. The house was very comfortable and the deck and boat dock were easily accessible. We arrived on Saturday and left Monday but on our drive home I told my husband I felt very relaxed (usually takes me 5/6 days to unwind).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hailey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

We overall really loved our stay! The only thing was that we couldn’t tell from the pictures you had to walk through one little bedroom to get to another so that made it a little awkward but it worked out just fine! We loved fishing and the hanging out on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hardy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home, beautiful sunsets, noisy power plant, not ideal for swimming, very low water levels

The property is second to none and the views are beautiful. We all slept really well in our beds and the AC kept the place nice and cool. Everything we needed was there. The kayaks were a blast but the low water levels (approx 8ft lower then normal) made swimming or jumping from the dock a risk. Also the water is rather dirty which is probably due to the lack of water in the lake in the first place. We enjoyed fishing from within the AC cooled docking house and caught catfish, aligator gar and bass. Our dog enjoyed the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The house was clean and fishing was good. Had a boat dock for my jet skis. Couldn’t have asked for anything else. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Trip

We had a great time with our family. Communication with Pat was easy and quick to respond. Our boys loved the upstairs bedroom area,fishing and swimming. We only had two nights but we all wished that we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very fun!

It was a great get away for my wife and I. We enjoyed the provided kayaks and the quiet evenings very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023