The Castle at Lake Livingston

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at The Castle at Lake Livingston . Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Livingston, this castle is in a rural area and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Polk County Memorial Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Livingston State Park and Lake Livingston. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Livingston travel guide
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Livingston, TX

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a picnic table and a large tree on the left.
    Lake Livingston
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • A sunset over a waterfront with palm trees and a pier.
    Lake Livingston State Park
    13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • A forested area with a dirt path leading towards a body of water.
    Sam Houston National Forest
    28 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Naskila Gaming
    40 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Sam Houston State University
    58 min drive - 75.0 km

Getting around

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    14 min drive
  • Florida's Kitchen
    15 min drive
  • Pueblo Viejo Livingston
    11 min drive
  • Hilltop Icehouse
    21 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    11 min drive

About this property

The Castle at Lake Livingston

  • Castle by the lake
  • A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Castle at Lake Livingston . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Barbecues, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
    • A dock
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Castle at Lake Livingston include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Other amenities include:
    • 2 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and toilet paper
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Castle at Lake Livingston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Castle at Lake Livingston ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Castle at Lake Livingston ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Castle at Lake Livingston ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Castle at Lake Livingston located?

Situated on a lake, this castle is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Livingston and within 6 miles (10 km) of Trinity River and Lake Livingston State Park. Pedigo Park and Polk County Memorial Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

The Castle at Lake Livingston Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Castle

this place reminded me of some places that I stayed many years ago. The owner went out of his to fix the heater. He drove two houts away to accomplish this task. We were very impressed and will be back in tye future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. There are steep stairs so if you have really young children or bad knees it might not be the best option for you. My kids loved it and thought it was the coolest experience. The castle itself does have a bathroom with shower, a full size refrigerator, and a full size stove/oven which was not on the listing. The guest house also has a bathroom and kitchenette but no stove/oven in it. Host had everything needed in the kitchen, pots pans utensils etc…and was very responsive. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting

We loved staying at this little castle. The castle is even cooler in person and has a lot of fun details. I especially loved coming down the deck stairs from the second level and walking down to the courtyard & guest house. The property is located in a neighborhood that is a bit unusual if you are only used to cookie cutter planned neighborhoods but there are a lot of neat properties in the neighborhood. The road is unpaved but if you have ever been hunting in Texas you will be familiar with unpaved roads and these are at least flat! I think a car could easily traverse them. The lake would be the main attraction in the area and it is only minutes from the property. There is also lots of choices for restaurants which I was surprised by. If you aren't from the area be aware that mosquito season is no joke here and even mosquito spray won't solve the problem. We did find that we were able to use the outdoor space with a fire and bubble machine going. This seemed to keep the mosquitoes away for the most part. The property will not be ideal for those with an inability to traverse stairs. All sleeping areas are accessed by either stairs or ladder. This was not a problem for was and we actually had a lot of fun but I could see how this would be an issue for others. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. If you find yourself in need of a cozy adventure I would highly recommend! My only recommendation to the owner would be to keep bubble machines on hand for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun, unique place to stay! We enjoyed having use of the castle, yard, and guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here. The fire alarms need to have the batteries replaced and they were beeping while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay, unique no frills property. Nice new deck to sit and enjoy morning coffee. Cute, clean guesthouse, comfortable king bed in main house. Wi-Fi spotty at times, full size mirror would be nice. Overall nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great castle vibes! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to unwind and unplug from the hussle and bustle of normal life cant wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cant wait to come back. By far best experience renting a castle. Watch
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The spiral staircase and full kitchen in the main house was unexpected! Along with full bathrooms in both the main house and the guest house. Temperature could be acclimated to be comfortable. It was crazy wonderful! It was like an adult adventure - we highly recommend it! . This is fantastic for a family or friend get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is as fun as a place could be for an 8 year old with plenty of extras like Dragon Toss games.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique & fun

The castle was such a fun and unique place to stay! We had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Weekend

My girlfriends and I had an amazing time at the tiny castle. Accommodations included everything we needed, including a coffee maker, electric skillet, comfy beds and toasty heaters. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Time!

My friends and I had a lot of fun at the castle. Lots of space and room to enjoy! Very clean on the inside too! It was easy to get in contact with the owner as well which was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Time

What a cool little place to let the imagination run wild. Be a king and queen of the castle! Road in is a little rough but otherwise great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unique property

Stayed at this property during winter break. The “Castle” did have an electric stove oven, plus full fridge, plus a full bathroom. But it is rather old just like an old “castle” if that’s what you are looking for. The guest house has simple sink, full fridge, and full bath, but climbing to loft required physical fit. Neighborhood was a bit unsafe and may get flooded or with mosquitoes, be aware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This was by far one of our most unique and fun stay! We’re a family of 5, kids ages 8, 10, 13. I read the reviews and there seemed to be a lot of complaints about the roads in the “neighborhood”. It’s unpaved but you definitely don’t need a 4x4 to get through. Trust me the local Dodge Charger had no issues flying around us. The pictures didn’t clarify if there was an oven/stove. I’m here to tell you there is a full size electric stove/oven in the castle. The German style guest house does not have one. There are pots and pans and I had no issues making omelets for breakfast or chili for dinner. Unfortunately during our stay the town was under a burn ban so no fire pit dinners for us. Thankfully my husband packed a small camping blackstone that he set up on the bar behind the castle. Thank goodness it’s covered because after we unloaded the car a cold front blew in freezing rain. There’s a big screen in the castle bedroom. We logged into our movie app and piled the kids into the king size bed for a movie night each night. One of my most favorite memories of the trip! I was worried about my boys staying solo in the guest house. So the first night we all stayed in the castle bedroom. Piled on the chaise lounges and sleeping bags on the floor. By the next day they were brave enough to stay alone. If you love camping this is a great find! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Your car may hate you after this trip

To get to property you must drive over graveled roads with thousands of pot holes. The bedroom is charming, but the tiny bathroom is down 17 steep stairs and outside. Shower stall is tiny with shower head on ceiling spraying straight down, so ladies if you don't want your hair wet sorry. You brush your teeth in kitchen sink as bathroom has no sink. Kitchen has hot plates to cook on and a microwave. Restaurants are in to town 10 miles away. The outside deck is quite charming, and the Castle looks charming, but looks can be deceiving.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
I really wanted to like this place but boy did it leave a lot to be desired. Please note that you cannot access the bedrooms without taking stairs/ladders - and the stairs are kind of dangerous. I should have paid more attention to the other reviews mentioning this. The outside looks like the pictures but the inside is poorly made, dusty and dirty. It is also very dark in there (which I guess is part of the ambience) - I wouldn’t mind if it wasn’t that one of the lamps had no bulb and the light up candles remote had no batteries - we couldn’t make the place brighter even if we wanted to. The bathroom has no sink nor mirror. The sink is located by the kitchen and it was dirty. Want a cup of coffee? The hosts didn’t clean up the previous tenants’ pods. Ew.They ask you to strip the beds before leaving - in doing that you would notice how absolutely filthy the mattress is. The place smells musty and the doors, whilst looking cool and very castle-like, are extremely unsafe. The locks aren’t very sturdy and there’s gaps between the door and the floor and wall, so if you hate mosquitos this place would be your nightmare.WiFi? Unreliable. It’s a pity that they require a two night stay minimum. This place is cool for pictures to take on a quick daily stay but if you actually want somewhere to feel safe, comfortable and clean it missed the mark by a mile. Again, I wish I could give this place 5 stars. Unfortunately there were too many things wrong with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming but Inconvenient

The small details and decor is fabulous! Loved the spacious bedroom. Bed was super comfy, beautifully decorated and I enjoyed drinking coffee while sitting on my throne. Lol Now, I must explain the “inconvenience” part of my title. The shower in the main castle is still in progress so to shower you must walk to the guest house. Also, when you wake up in the morning and want coffee you have to go to guest house as well. There was no trash can in the main castle, which is where we cooked breakfast one morning. I had to get the bathroom trash an and move to the kitchen. The kitchen has minimal amenities. I needed a plastic spoon or spatula to cook eggs. Husband walked to guest house and found one there. When I went to put on make up there were no mirrors in main castle. Back to guest house I went. Now the spiral stairs in main castle is tight and steep going up to the bedroom. Getting up in the middle of the night to use the restroom was challenging. First night I used the spiral stairs but the second night I went outside the bedroom and used the exterior stairs and went to guest house. I have a bad knee so by the time we left I felt rough. If stairs are no issue for you I definitely recommend a stay here once. As I read in other reviews the road coming in is rough and basically the castle sits in a trailer community full of RVs and single wides. Odd location but never felt unsafe. Lastly, it was relaxing to sit outside. Loved the rock walkway surrounded by trees. It was a nice place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was absolutely beautiful! I loved the private area by the fire pit. My son had the most wonderful being the king of the castle for his birthday. This is a wonderful stay for family and friends and the lake s just right up the road. It’s a pretty quiet and peaceful area and great for kiddos. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the outside part of this place. The inside left much to be desired. The most “castle like” bed was up a spiral staircase and no restroom. All of the beds were in a place that made it difficult to get to unless you were a small child like my nephew. We had to sleep on the 2 pullout couches in case someone needed to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night because it felt too dangerous to descend at night. There was a bandaid practically glued to one of the blankets we planned to use and the couch mattresses were quite dirty. I understand the location and the “old castle” vibe but it really could use more thorough and deep cleans and new mattresses. Another thing that was a bit too much was that we had someone come to the door at 9:30 at night and knock as we were all in bed and it did scare us quite a bit. It was the host that wanted to give a beanie baby to my nephew because we were staying for his birthday, but 9:30 PM is late for a 4 year old and it was very unexpected and a little scary. While we saw flaws, my nephew did have An amazing time with the theme of the castle. He even had his knights cape and inflatable sword and shield. We roughed it out for him, but it truly does need better upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memory!

Cool property lots of room, we'll stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and unique experience!

Loved the decor of the kitchen and master suite! The outside area is wonderful and where we spent most of our time. Bathroom shower and the ladder to the loft is a bit tricky, but we're still young enough to handle it! LOL My sister in law and I found this for our husband's birthday weekend. Wanted something fun and different and we all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022