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Lakeside Family Gathering

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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McAlester, OK
  • Popular LocationEufaula Lake28 min drive
  • Popular LocationArrowhead State Park Golf Course33 min drive
  • Popular LocationRobbers Cave State Park47 min drive
  • AirportTulsa, OK (RVS-Richard Lloyd Jones Jr)103 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.

Lakeside Family Gathering

Whether you need time to connect to yourself or each other, there is something about being next to water that holds space for both.

This beautiful lakeside home sets directly on the lake. If you are inside you will likely find yourself gazing out the 2 story wall of windows that face the lake. The beautiful sunsets over the water alone are worth the stay. They are breathtaking.

Yes sleeping is important but we know you are not gathering with your people to be worrying about sleeping quarters so rest assured we have you covered comfortably.

The master bedroom has a king size bed. The connected bathroom offers both a shower and bath and a large double vanity.

The upstairs has a landing that is great for time-outs when the kids need a little breather from each other. (wink-wink)

Two bedrooms upstairs are super spacious with multiple beds and lots of floor space for belongings and keeping you from feeling cramped or crowded. Both bedrooms also have large closets.
There is a full size bed (and desk if your are missing the office)in the 4th bedroom.
The bathroom upstairs features a double vanity and large walk in shower. This shower is literally big enough for a mama to hop in with her littles and take them out of their swimsuits and bath them at the same time.

The kitchen is ideal for multiple cooks or wanna be cooks. The open floor plan allows for uninterrupted connecting around meal times. It includes a gas cooktop, double ovens and microwave as well as all the needed utensils and appliances.

The front yard has space for littles to run and play while adults watch from comfort of the covered/shaded porch. The side deck is for the grill master and those who want to shoot the breeze while the burgers sizzle. There is space for horseshoes and a firepit both overlooking the water at different levels. The deck includes a table for those who want to dine outside and offers lounge chairs for those who want to sun bathe.

The lake offers a boat ramp with in 1/2 a mile at Elm Point. The area has a nice cove, perfect for skiing, jet skis, swimming, and fishing or just skipping rocks. Your boat can be docked right on the shore of the house.
*please note, going from the house to the water is a steep incline.

There are gas stations and famous Italian restaurants just 10 min away for the nights everyone is too tired to cook and tired of sandwiches.

There is a large laundry where everyone's wet clothes can hang to dry and a full size washer and dryer so you don't have to worry if you only brought one set of shorts.

Property manager

Kelli Belt

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 28
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

McAlester

Located in McAlester, this vacation home is on a lake. Great Balls of Fire and Arrowhead State Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arrowhead State Park and Chadick Park.

What's nearby

  • Choctaw Casino McAlester - 26 min drive
  • Eufaula Lake - 28 min drive
  • Arrowhead State Park - 29 min drive
  • Arrowhead State Park Golf Course - 33 min drive
  • Robbers Cave State Park - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 122 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Family Gathering pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lakeside Family Gathering?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Family Gathering?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Family Gathering located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Gerrard Ardeneum, Chadick Park, and Krebs Heritage Museum. Great Balls of Fire and Choctaw Casino McAlester are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
We had the best time on the lake and site seeing! Property manager was very helpful with suggestions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Guest
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

shawna o.

I wouldn’t suggest this home
Walked into a super hot, broken ac house in the middle of summer. Even though we got it on we still had to go buy fans to stay cool. Shower smelled. Towels smells. Found glass in carpet in bedroom. Bugs in one of the beds. Hornets flying around everywhere by house. Things falling apart or not working. Not any common space to accommodate a group more than 6. Bad experience for a big group trying to have a nice vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!!
We had such a wonderful time at this lakehouse!! The property was just perfect for our weekend reunion. The lake is beautiful. There is a great amount of space to sleep, shower, play games, have a movie night, and cook and eat meals together! The vinyls in the living room are a huge plus, we had them playing all weekend! We would definitely stay here again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Beautiful home and location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy A.

Could be fantastic, pictures aren’t updated but overall it was fine
Every year we travel with with friends and spend a few nights on a lake or beach. This year the listing caught my eye from the beautiful pictures and the description met our needs. There are lots of things we loved but also some that made our stay less than ideal. Loved: Quiet lake (the only boats we saw were the neighbors) Quiet and super friendly neighbors Right on the water Excellent for swimming, be prepared for a rock and clay shoreline Enough beds for everyone AC worked well downstairs, window units upstairs kept it cool enough Communication with the host was great until we got there and had a problem. Never heard back on our issues. Dislikes: - The front yard was overgrown and the weeds made it impossible to use the outdoor games we brought. -The deck was nice but the overgrowth of vegetation blocked views or made you not want to sit under the branches of overgrowth on the outdoor couch. The front vegetation was as bad as the back. -So many wasps: we went through cans of wasp spray we went and bought, and had a couple of stings and close calls. -The double ovens are a nice feature but we tried using the top one and the house filled up with smoke (they aren’t vented externally). I ran the self cleaning feature and it was fine after that. -The free standing water dispenser only dispensed hot water. -Tried communicating with the host the first afternoon about some of these but never heard back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Scott and Janet N., Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we had more time!
Great location onlake eufalla House was very spacious with all the amenities for a large gathering We were able to hang out outside or inside comfortably the kids were in the water all weekend Our group voted unanimously to return next summer for a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Family time
Very responsive host! There's something for everyone there, and the house is well equipped. It was even a little dog hanging around that the kids loved. I believe it belong to one of the neighbors but the kids enjoyed playing with it. It was a little learning curve with the hot water because the water has to run a little while before it gets hot. They have some kind of on demand tank. There were several games there but we didn't play them, tvs in the master bedroom and the living room. I think it's DirecTV. Lots of exercise equipment, we didn't use it to be either. The view is beautiful! And the kids enjoyed playing in the lake of course. Wonderful place for a family gathering and unplugging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a great time, nice space
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Greg D.

Great place for a party with enough room for all.
Big home, HUGE deck, fire pit and close to the water, what else do you really need. Our 3 night stay with 12 people was enjoyable and everything we needed was available. Kelli answered all my questions and was very generous. The location is close to town for any last minute needs, and we even got to squeeze in a lunch at Pete's.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day 2023
The property is a nice getaway, the location is beautiful. All our needs were met and I couldn't have a better host. Kelli was outstanding. It was a little unnerving initially when trying to find it. I passed it a couple of times but after some help it turned out great. I will return!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place for our family reunion
We had our first family reunion since just before covid, so it was great finding this place! Everyone felt at home and were able to relax amd enjoy themselves. The kids rarely left the lake since it's essentially the backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena J., Sherman

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
Nice location! House is big enough for everyone, lots of beds, walking down to the lake for fishing, very short drive to Robbers Cave, quiet neighbors, house if stocked with paper products however could use a few more bath and kitchen towels~ need a bigger skillet and replace cookie sheets but other than that the kitchen is very well stocked. We had a great family vacation here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean
The house was clean and provided towels. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and silverware. Owner communication was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family vacations!
This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we’ve had so much fun both times. We had 12 people this time and there was plenty of room. The view of the sunset is awesome and deck is perfect for just chilling outside. There is a fire pit for s’mores. The kids love playing at the edge of the lake. The location is quiet and comfortable. The owners are super sweet! We plan to stay again each year for our family vacations! It’s a fantastic place to make memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house.
Plenty of room for everyone. Clean and tidy. The only thing that we didn’t like was that a lot of things needed to be updated/repaired. If you’re looked for a relaxing retreat you found it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ElbieDiana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for rest and relaxation
We intended to vaca at a lake fishing and swimming. The location is not great for fishing but excellent to swim/relax. Neighbors are close, but very quiet at the time we vaca. House spacious enough for all to be comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina W., Norman, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large gatherings
We had an amazing time, we had 7 adults siblings and thier spouses and our children and there was still plenty of room. The kitchen was big enough for 3 of us to prepare meals at once, the only thing I realized the property didn't have was a slow-cooker but we didn't mind because I had brought mine for Chilli and cheese nachos, the kids had so much fun we brought a projector and made pallets upstairs for the kids they watched movies while us adults played poker and dominoes. The owner left us a nice gift bag with stuff to make smores. It truly was an amazing experience, we stayed the end of July and sadly it rained all 3 days we were there but, it was a nice break from the heat, and the porch was very serene during the storms. Over-all extremely pleasurable and very spacious, definitely plan on booking again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside house
We really enjoyed our stay!! It was clean and Kelli was an awesome hostess!! We will definitely consider coming back!! Enjoyed the view of the lake!! My grandkids really enjoyed swimming in the lake!! Overall an awesome place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
Everyone enjoyed our stay at the lake house. There was plenty of room for 18 of us to stay here. We enjoyed most of our time floating on a big raft anchored in the lake. Water is about 4-5ft deep 100+ yards away from the beach. We were able to park the pontoon on shore and take it out when needed. Back deck was perfect for the sunset and relaxing at night. We’ll be back for another family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kim M., Princeton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!! Especially if you want to unplug
I rented the house for a family event for my Husband's 50th birthday party. We had 19 ppl overall. 14, stayed the night. I would suggest they seperate the king beds , instead of both in 1 room to spread out how ppl should sleep. The kitchen had almost everything you needed to cook. Even though I brought alot of cookware for what I needed. Doublevoven came in handy since it was a gas grill. Plenty of seating thru out the porch and decks. The A/c was broke when we checked in , granted they had 3 window units for up stairs, but still not enough with No Black out curtains at all or tint on any windows, so the house was running about 93 in the house all day long until it coolled off. But was freezing in the morning when you woke up. Everyone would have brought fans, swamp coolers, etc for the 5 day adventure. If we would have known. We finally had to break down and go into town n buy fans . We would have gotten in the water but got spooked by the amibia disease they said was in the lake and ppl were coming up with rashes, so we all decided against that. We were able to see the fireworks from the decks. Also was able to paint the sunset on the deck. The master bedroom was nice but very hard beds. Fishing was great and caught a few n cleaned. Plenty of parking for all the vehicles. Neighbors were good except they let there dog out with out a leash. So good thing we had our dog on one. Wifi was spotty for half the guest but I was ok with that since I was actually able to unplug and not worry about anything. The owners were very attentive on getting back with me on messages. You can tell they are updating the property, we were fine with everything and will Definitely be back this fall when it gets alot cooler.!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Eufaula
We really enjoyed our recent stay at Lake Eufaula. The home has been recently remodeled and we were appreciative of the new deck which provided an awesome view of the lake. We had a few minor issues, no fault to the owners, regarding the air and refrigerator. They were on the spot immediately to make our stay enjoyable which speaks highly regarding their service. Really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend, and possibly will return next year. Thank you all so very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica B., Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vaca
Our family of 14 comfortably stayed here. We enjoyed kayaking in the cove and down to the bridge. Caught a few fish. Plenty of room in this home for everyone to have their own space. Kitchen was roomy and well stocked for cooking for a large group. Plenty of seating in dining and living room. Deck out back was nice and sunsets were beautiful. Large covered side/front porch was perfect for the afternoon rains that moved in. Overall very happy with this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Great property for the price.
Kelli was always quick to respond to our requests. House accommodated our guests comfortably. Beautiful view from the rear deck, especially sunsets. Property was not the cleanest but it was live able . We enjoyed ourselves and would recommend staying here if you have a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House
Great house for a large group. Plenty of room. We had 24 people and a baby. Owner was wonderful and helpful and quick to respond to any questions. She went above and beyond. We didn’t get to enjoy much outside time because of the weather, but kids loved playing on the covered porch. Would definitely come back when weather was better for swimming and boating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022