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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Mermaid Lake House - Arcridgeranchresort.com

Lovely two-bedroom lake house overlooking the private 20-acre lake on a 300-acre ranch. Watch the sunset from the covered wrap around porch. There are various trails through pasturese, woods, around the large lake, and to a smaller lake hidden in the woods. Fish from wooden piers, paddle boats, or your own human powered watercraft. There is a pavilion, used by Boy Scouts, that may be reserved for weddings, family reunions, gatherings or church events. Ring cameras are around ranch work shed area. High speed internet provided.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: please do not smoke in wooded areas.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please take all trash to the dumpster near the metal workshop.
Do NOT strip beds, but please do pile towels.
Please wash dishes and sweep floors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

see rental agreement for all details

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
See rental agreement re: additional fees

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please do not smoke in wooded areas.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: see rental agreement re: additional fees
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Edom, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Garden Valley Golf Resort and Athens Scuba Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brownsboro City Park and Henderson County Fairgrounds. Athens Praise & Worship Center and East Texas Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Edom travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Callender Lake
    7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bear Creek Branch Library
    18 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Athens Fish and Game Club Lake
    25 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Henderson County Fairgrounds
    26 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • First Monday Trade Days
    38 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Forge
    11 min drive
  • Vintage Cork 917
    11 min drive
  • Edom Log Cabin - Comfort Cuisine
    18 min drive
  • Los Pinoes
    14 min drive
  • Moore's Store
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Lake House - Arcridgeranchresort.com pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Lake House - Arcridgeranchresort.com?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Lake House - Arcridgeranchresort.com?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Lake House - Arcridgeranchresort.com?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Lake House - Arcridgeranchresort.com located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Callender Lake and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Bear Creek Branch Library. Jones Lake and Brownsboro City Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Mermaid Lake House - Arcridgeranchresort.com 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and peaceful. The host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay! Spent time on the porch relaxing, hiked a couple of the trails on the property, and used the pedal boat to explore the lake. Loved the peace and quiet of the ranch! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canton shopping

Quiet with a beautiful scenery. Cabin was so nice and cozy. We slept well and had enough space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Quiet and peaceful! Great for nature walks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

charlene m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mothers day trip

Very nice and quiet. Beds very comfy. Would stay again. LR furniture needs to be deep cleaned or replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway spot

Met all my expectations. Nice comfortable lake front cabin with hiking trails nearby. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Batteries recharged!

Outstanding accommodations and the property is amazing! The hosts couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. I can already tell this will be a regular stay for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OUTDOORS

EXCELLENT OUTDOOR TRIP
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pattie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful overall 👍😁❤️

Everything we were looking for... very quiet and relaxing. My husband and my sister woke up every fishing. The paddle boats was enough added plus to the stay. The property managers was so wonderful so friendly. We will be back enjoyed every moment of it lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise by the pond

If you’re headed to East Texas or you just need a great place to say owned by some really great people. Don’t look any further just book a place here my boy and I fished all day one day barbecued for Friends that evening. The owners are awesome and they’re on site, the cabin was clean and beautiful. This is exactly what we needed. It’s way out there, but it’s quiet and nice and exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quiet Getaway, Simple

This place was very out-of-the-way. It was quiet and peaceful with a great view. Unfortunately it needed some updating (broken dishwasher, wifi went in and out, one of the stove burners didn't work).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity Defined

Adorable 2/2 cabin with wraparound porch on private pond was perfect for our escape from reality. Onsite owners quick to respond to any issue. Watching the geese on the pond & the longhorn calves frolic next door provided entertainment during long hours of conversation on the porch. Perfect. We WILL be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Minute Planned Stay....excellent experience

Due to bad weather that had gone through the Canton earlier in the day that left our rental with some clean up needed and with no power, we needed to find another place to stay. I searched VRBO for other locations close and messaged about Mermaid. I received a very quick response. The host had the cabin cleaned for us very quickly and we were able to stay there the same night. We had no idea we would wake up the next morning to such a beautiful lake view. Thanks so much for being willing and able to get the cabin ready for us quickly so we didn't miss our Girl's Trip to Canton. This would be a great place for a family or friend gathering with multiple cabins available. Thanks again, Rhonda
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Crystal P.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Location/property was beautiful and peaceful. Unfortunately the cabin was dirty. Food left in fridge and nasty, dirty dishes in cabinet, floors were dirty, bathtubs were dirty. I was very skeptical about laying in the bed after seeing everything that I requested to wash sheets, manager came out with new sheets and removed food in fridge. Other than the dirty cabin and the 2 dogs that were loose and jumping on you the whole time, the view of the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute cabin!

Cabin and location were perfect. There were little extra touches that made us feel special. Highly recommended and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful stay, clean accommodations, Steve (property manager) was very accommodating and communicative. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time at ARC ridge ranch. Its rustic but not in a bad way. Cel service minimal, but heck its a vacation. Wifi excellent once us non techys figured it out with manager help. Garrett, manager is super quick to reply to questions. Definitely will go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

Nice place easy to find with some good fishing and hiking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lindsay t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

evacuation destination

We booked this property in order to safely evacuate from Hurricane Ida with our family and pet. The host has been so wonderful and understanding during this difficult time. The kids and men loved fishing on the lake in the paddle boats. Great quiet place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Had a fun time. Living room furniture had some stains and wear. Sofa bed was not suitable for sleep. Very uncomfortable. Keurig or similar would be nice for use
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our trip to first Monday Trade Days. The cabin was adequate but needs some repairs. The dishwasher wasn’t working & water poured out around the sink facet. The yard was full of ants. The beds were great. Please beware that cell service can be tricky & internet is not the best. It is a drive from Canton but we were ok with that. Overall, it was ok just not for the amount you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Robbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quite stay

The house was clean and comfortable. The Wi-Fi didn’t work so we girls had wonderful conservations. If you want quite and a beautiful lake scenery it’s a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get-away!

We so enjoyed our weekend get-away at this property! We were shopping during the day in Canton, and relaxing in the evenings at this cabin/home. A big storm blew through and we lost electricity for a short while, but we still really enjoyed the property by candlelight. Highly recommend the stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Enjoyed everything about this trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brent J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Went for some peace and quiet. Did not disappoint. Kid loved the water stuff and seeing the animals. Would definitely stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022