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!

Simply the best possible trip you will be able to have on Lake O the Pines is hosted by Les…read moreMilligan. True professional with high standards and great character.

From the owner: Lake O The Pines Crappie Fishing Guide. I have over 20+ years of experience catching crappie on…read moreLake O the Pines in beautiful East Texas! I choose to only fish one lake to provide a more specialized, successful, and knowledgeable fishing trip.

Went out for a birthday trip on the 19 ' bass boat which was supposed to be from 8-5 pm. When you…read morebook an email gets sent that says to arrive 15 minutes early for convenience, when we arrived at 7:45 we were told that our boat wasn't here yet but we still had to go in and pay. After 45 minutes we were told that it would be another 30 minutes and if the boat wasn't here we would get "A way cooler boat with better equipment." That boat turned out to be the cheaper, worse option but nevertheless we got the boat we paid for and got it to the ramp. The dude was nice and spent another 30 minutes trying to get the motor to start but as we were about to get on the water he made some unprofessional comments about us which were no where near to true just because we wanted to fish different spots and use a bigger glide bait that he didn't directly recommend however the whole business isn't professional so that isn't surprising. Finally we made it out on the water just to learn that he took one of the two screen off just because and also took the transducer which is what makes live scope work for anyone who doesn't know so we were met with that challenge which wasn't to bad but just the fact we didn't get what we paid for. Around 2 hours into our trip and a bad bite so far we were going to move to a new spot and we found that our main motor would only go backward due to some bracket disconnect which was not our fault. after spending an hour trolling to the nearest ramp and another 30 minute repair we were ready to go out and try to find some bite. That ended quickly when we moved just to the second spot after the repair(15 minutes after) and we were going to go just across a cove when our motor completely broke not letting us go forward or backwards for the same reason as before which he apparently "Fixed to a tee." we gave him multiple calls with no answer then the office, nothing either so we attempted to troll to the nearest ramp which ended with a dead trolling motor battery halfway there and us drifting to a random bank basically stranded for 1.5 hours till we tried to call with a different number and were picked up immediately and the owner was " on the way soon." After another hour wait we called off the original phone to no response however we were thinking he was ghosting us so 10 seconds later we grabbed a friends phone and he answered immediately thinking it was a new client. He said he had forgotten which is absolutely crazy to me that someone could say that but nonetheless he was there 30 minutes later even though it is a 5 minute drive. in that 30 minutes though we looked to see what else was missing from the boat so the picture below are the "Best condition storage and highly maintained live well." Anyway after we got picked up and 6 out of our 9 hour trip waisted and no fish caught which is the only thing which isn't fully there fault we got dropped off at our truck and when we asked for a 50% discount because we didn't get half of what we paid for he said "yeah yeah sure whatever" after 5 minutes of arguing and now we have basically been completely ghosted on all three numbers. Overall this place seems to have some good reviews but I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting a guide instead or literally anything that isn't this crappy business the literal only thing they have is that the guys are at least nice and they are somehow the only retal place around.

Brandon was great to work with. He was very helpful and friendly and he was happy to help with…read moreanything that came up while renting his boats. He knew a lot about the lake and had lots of tips with regards to fishing on Lake Fork. The boats were in good shape which helped to provide a relaxing trip. We will be back and do reccomend this place to anyone who wants to go fishing on the lake!

I first heard about Mineola years ago when I came here for a yoga retreat on my birthday. This is a…read moretown you would never expect has its own charm to it. Since then it holds a special place in my heart! Love that they have a nature preserve to showcase the beauty that is east Texas. If you are seeking quiet and serenity and all the nature views come here. Lots of options as well in the area if you are looking to hike or run. Also not too far from Tyler State Park but this is lovely if you are looking for something more on the smaller scale. Check online for hours of the park. They do events here as well. Awesome views to catch the sunrise. And best of all not too far of a drive from DFW if you are seeking a little oasis of a place. Take pics and enjoy.

Such a beautiful place to walk around, I would just be careful since there are snakes and…read morealligators.

Terrible. If u want to watch your guide catch fish all day, He is your man. But if you want to…read morecatch fish, choose another guide. Bring your own bait, your own poles, do what you want, and be ready to net his fish for him!! He knows what baits have worked and what they been biting ...but he doesn't share that information until the days almost over or he ties one on !! If he sees a fish swirl he gonna throw on it first. I think a guide is getting paid $400 to help me be successful and give me fishing knowledge. He basically is offering a boat ride for the day !! And fish at your own risk . disappointed and not impressed

Nasty room, not cleaned well, old mattresses, mold smell, AC and outlets are faulty, toilet was…read morecracked and did not flush completely. Sheets and towels have an old odor.

BUYER BEWARE. 1. They will collect your $ while refusing to…read moreaccommodate online booking even though vacancy is readily available. BEWARE. DOUBLE CHECK! 2. Check-in is a 2 hour window 3-5pm. Must arrange for "after hours" (while it's still broad daylight) service... Where they just leave rooms unlocked with keys inside for check-in. UNSAFE. NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY. 3. There is an actual resort that bears a similar name which is more reputable, locally loved, and a far more accommodating establishment two minutes down the road at a fair price. THIS ONE HAS A BAD REPUTATION.

The deliverer for my fish yesterday was Ronnie. He was a wonderful person, educating me about…read morefish, ponds and the care of both. He had a pleasant attitude, and answered all my questions, and I just wanted to give praise to him and your organization for the satisfaction I received from both. I will be putting out the word to others about utilizing your services.

Ordered largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and minnows to stock our pond. Kaleb arrived within the…read moreappointment window, during a driving April rain, and hand-carried buckets of fish about 150 ft because the ground was too wet for his truck and trailer. All of the fish appeared alive and healthy. Kaleb was helpful, friendly, and professional. Would definitely recommend!