Wake Up on the Water. Fish Before Breakfast. Stay All Weekend.
Papi's Lake House is a privately owned, professionally managed lakefront vacation rental sitting directly on the shores of Lake Colorado City in Colorado City, Texas and it might be the best-kept secret in West Texas travel.
Step outside and the lake is right there. No walking. No driving. No crowds. Just water, sky, and the quiet that West Texas does better than anywhere else on earth.
YOUR MORNING STARTS HERE
Pour a cup of coffee and take it to the covered lakefront patio. Watch the sun come up over the water while the rest of the world is still asleep. Then grab a rod because Papi's Lake House sits on one of the most productive fishing lakes in Mitchell County. Lake Colorado City holds trophy largemouth bass, hard-fighting channel catfish, white bass, and sunfish. The rip-rap near the dam produces year-round, and the lake's 1,618 acres of water stay far less crowded than Possum Kingdom, Lake Buchanan, or Lake Travis. Serious anglers drive hours for this water. You'll be steps from it.
THE PROPERTY SLEEPING UP TO 8
The full main level plus the game room are yours your own private space with no shared walls. The master bedroom features a king bed and a black leather futon. The second bedroom is built for groups: a twin bunk bed set, a single twin, and a full-size bed sleep four comfortably. A full bathroom keep mornings running smooth.
The open-plan living and dining area opens directly to the covered patio with unobstructed lake views. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook from scratch coffee station included. In-unit washer and dryer. Smart TV. High-speed WiFi and a dedicated workspace for remote workers extending their stay. Central air conditioning and heating.
THE GAME ROOM
When the fish aren't biting, the game room is. Regulation pool table. Foosball table and Ping Pong table. Board games. The kind of space that turns a good trip into a great memory and keeps the kids busy long after dark.
OUTSIDE
Covered patio with lake views. Outdoor gas grill. Texas star porch swing. Hanging swing chair. Outdoor seating for the whole group. Designated driveway parking for boat trailers. Direct shoreline access for fishing, kayaking, and watching the sun go down.
EXPLORE THE AREA
Lake Colorado City State Park is minutes away fishing pier (no license required), hiking trails, kayak and canoe launch, birdwatching, and camping. Colorado City has grocery stores, gas stations, local BBQ, and Mexican food. Midland and Odessa are 77 miles west. Abilene is 77 miles east. San Angelo, Big Spring, and Snyder are all within easy driving distance. The Permian Basin's best lake house sits right in the middle of it all.
PERFECT FOR
Family vacations Bass fishing trips Bachelorette weekends Couples getaways Corporate retreats Remote workers Travel nurses Military families Oil & gas professionals Weekend road trippers from Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, or Abilene Anyone who needs wide-open water and a sky full of stars
Boat parking. Game room. Fishing at your door. Sunsets that'll make you put your phone down.
Flexible leasing terms available
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$3,250/mo
Fees may apply
Colorado City, TX 79512
2beds
2,492sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Forced air
What's special
Covered lakefront patioOutdoor gas grillTexas star porch swingIn-unit washer and dryerUnobstructed lake viewsBoard gamesCoffee station included
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,492 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Colorado City
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/12/2026 | Price change | $3,250-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/23/2022 | Contingent | $198,500$80/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Price change | $198,500-11.8%$80/sqft |
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| 2/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $225,000$90/sqft |
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| 1/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $225,000$90/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 79512
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westbrook SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 4.1 mi
- Special offer! 15% your first months rentExpires July 24, 2026

