When outsiders think of Texas, they may think of wide-open spaces and cattle-filled fields. For those who live in Texas, we know the geography is a lot more diverse than that! As a local property manager for single-family homes, we get inquiries about lakeside living options. Because yes, North Texas has that, too! For instance, our NTXPM team manages properties in the following great waterside towns.

The Colony (https://www.thecolonytx.gov/) is situated next to Lake Lewisville. As you might expect, waterside recreation is significant there. The lake is open to boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Shoreside activities like golfing, hiking, and biking are abundant, too. And there’s more for families looking to rent a home in The Colony. The town has a big roster of annual holiday events, live music, and other performances. Although kid-friendly activities abound, if parents want a night out alone, they have many adult dining and entertainment options too. It’s an affluent area, and our property management team handles single-family home rentals for property owners and investors.

The Colony is about an hour to both Dallas and Fort Worth and only 27 minutes to the DFW airport. Home values have skyrocketed, but there is still room to grow, which means The Colony is still a great place for property investors.

Coppell Texas (https://www.coppelltx.gov/) boarders Lake Grapevine. The lake is 8,000 acres and is available for camping, hiking, biking, and wilderness walks. Most locals used Scott’s Landing Marina (https://waterviewmarinas.com/scotts-landing-marina/), a sailing paradise. And for those who don’t have a boat of their own, they can dine and watch the Texas sunsets. Niche.com gave the town an A plus rating, with crime 41% lower than Texas. And in addition to great schools, there are educational extras. For instance, Coppell Nature Park has a biodiversity education center (https://www.coppellnaturepark.org/) ready to help kids form a passion for the natural world.

Coppell, Texas, maybe a bit more expensive than the surrounding towns, but in this case, you get what you pay for. Either way, we have single-family home rentals available for renters. We can also handle the landlord duties for property investors.

Keller is an excellent choice for living near several lakes because it’s located near other lakeside communities. Keller is below Grapevine Lake and above Eagle Mountain Lake (https://eaglemountainlake.org). If weekend camping is the family vibe, Keller is a great spot to rent a home! Families will have a list of nature preserves and lakes nearby to explore. Hipcamp.com (https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/texas/keller/camping/all) notes several places to camp in a trailer, tent or cabin. For instance, camping at Dinosaur Vally State Park (https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/dinosaur-valley) is an extraordinary family adventure. Kids can stand in dinosaur footprints at the Paluxy River. Plus, horseback riding, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, and geocache are available too.

WalletHub listed Keller, Texas, as one of the best small cities to live in America! Keller Parks and Recreation have excellent outdoor spaces for biking and hiking trails. Plus it offers significant annual events. Keller Pointe (https://www.thekellerpointe.com/home-keller-pointe) offers summer camps for kids, waterparks, and first-rate recreational activities. Being only twenty minutes from Fort Worth, Keller is also known for having a small-town vibe near world-class cities.

If you are ready to rent your property in any of these wonderful lakeside-focused communities, contact us. We know there plenty of families ready to rent!