Located around the San Joaquin River, Stockton is an excellent city for a nature-based holiday. There are also several parks and lakes within the city limits such as McLeod Lake and Buckley Cove Park. Families must stop by the Children’s Museum which includes 40 interactive exhibits. Stockton offers several free attractions such as concerts during the summer, Discovery Trail, and Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple. If you are traveling with children, they will love to bounce at Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park. The city is surrounded by green spaces interspersed with rivers. A trip to Stockton can be combined with a stay at one of the many lakes near Stockton. Keep scrolling to discover the best lake cabin rentals near Stockton, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to lake. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Lakefront house with a private dock, Copperopolis (from USD 434)
This cabin is located in a family-friendly area and is a great choice for a holiday on Lake Tulloch. A striking feature of this split-level cabin is the wrap-around balconies that can be used for barbecues, meals and just chilling under the stars. Guests enjoy direct access to the lake via the private dock, which can also be used to park your boats. The lakefront gazebo is a great spot to take a break from swimming and kayaking.
Each room includes air-conditioning and satellite TV, while a wood-burning stove keeps the house warm during the winter months. The cabin includes open parking space on the property but the garage is not available to guests.
Top guest reviews
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house is a bit outdated but it felt cozy and had a great camping feelthere are a lot of beds and bathrooms which make the downtime in the evenings very comfortableCleanliness:
everything was clean and check-in/out was nice and easyHost:
melanie was a fantastic host and the property was beautifulthis house was amazing melanie was beyond helpful in answering my millions of questionsmelanie was super responsive helpful in providing recommendations and accommodating (she even let us check-in early )the home sits in a quiet cove—neighbors were very friendlymelanie was very responsive and a great host the house is great with a prime locationRead more reviewsLocation:
nice place great location in a quiet covegreat place and wonderful location on the lake for families with childrenthe location was beautiful and the lake was peacefulsuch a great house and location we came back to stay againgreat value for the location and amenities
Superhost
2. Rustic chic cabin with a private dock, Bethel Island
This A-frame cabin is spread across three floors and comes with a direct boardwalk to the dock. The two back decks are connected via stairs and are the perfect spot to end the day. Guests are free to bring along up to two boats, which can easily be moored at the dock. The cabin includes 3200 sqft (297.29 sqm) of interior space and an additional 1500 sqft (139.35 sqm) dock.
The booking includes four parking spots with enough space for a boat trailer as well. Additional street parking is available. Bring along an inflatable tube for a lazy float along the water body.
Bethel Island, California, United States
42.89 km (26.7 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Northern CaliforniaAccommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
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bring a fanvery warm at the top floor even with the air conditioningfantastic a-frame with lots of roomCleanliness:
beautiful home clean and awesome viewshouse is older and dated but overall cleanthe house is a bit run down but the inside is spacious and cleanthe house was clean layout and amenities perfect for a familylocation great clean as other reviews stated the home is “rough” this is so trueHost:
gloria was a great host and answered all my questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in frank's trackit was nice having a location with a dockthe house was comfortable and in a great locationgreat location right on the water easy access to fast waterthe house was easy to find and we loved the location
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3. Sprawling lakehouse with community amenities, Lathrop (from USD 396)
Spend a few days at this lakeside rental for a fun family trip. The playground right next is an excellent place to help kids burn off excess energy. The living room leads out to the covered back deck, which includes a wooden dining table and a barbecue. Teens and adults can enjoy a game of volleyball or badminton in the fenced backyard. A foldable volleyball net is available for guests to use.
Steps from the back gate lead to the dock, from where visitors can launch the complimentary kayaks, get a tan or just sit back with a cooler of chilled beer.
Top guest reviews
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the owners was very responsiveplus the host is amazing with communicationa sign by the door about house rules and check out process would be helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
a great neighborhood for families there is a fantastic park very close by
4. Waterfront home with a hot tub, Discovery Bay (from USD 599)
If you love playing with your toys in the water, then this is the rental to choose from. The private dock can easily hold two boats and three jet skis. The house also comes with a paddle boat, two kayaks, and two stand-up paddleboards. The host offers chartered and unchartered pontoon boat rides at an additional charge.
This pet-friendly house was renovated in 2021 and now includes a brand-new barbecue and firepit. While the rooms are generously sized, with an elegant living space, the real star of the property is the water-facing deck. The house comes with a two-car garage, with additional parking for four cars available on the driveway.
Top guest reviews
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the kitchen is a cooks dream with beautiful appliances including a gas cook topHost:
jonathan was a great host he made sure he responded immediately and that we had all we neededbeautiful property and amazing host 10/10 recommendthe host was fabulous home was immaculate and entire experience was so relaxingthe family and i had an amazing stay at this property and johnathan was the best hostit's quite large and user friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
what a great place to stay absolutely beautiful house with everything you need in it
5. Newly renovated lakefront house, Discovery Bay (from USD 289)
This beautifully decorated house is a great spot to spend the summer by the lake. It is on the lakeside with no direct access to the delta, but guests can use the nearby yacht harbor to access the delta and launch their boats. The back deck is the perfect place to enjoy meals and evenings in Discovery Bay. It includes an outdoor dining set, loungers, a couch, and a barbecue grill.
A path from the back deck leads down to the lake, where visitors relax and fish from the private dock. Fishing poles and paddle boards are provided for guest use.
Top guest reviews
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it was comfortable and as describedwonderful back yard and comfortable accommodations with a fun game rooma ping-pong and foosball table in a good condition is a very nice touchCleanliness:
it was clean and very beautiful on the insidethe house was clean and what i exceptedcheck in was very easy and everything was clean and organized for our staythe house was clean and comfortable and the lake was absolutely beautifulHost:
amy is an amazing hostexcellent host easy to work with withamy is really friendly and is quick to answer if i have any questionsamy was very responsive and kindamy's house at perfect for us and she was an outstanding host i would recommend staying here to anyoneRead more reviewsLocation:
great location near the delta beautifully decoratedthe stay was great and the location is nicewell stalked kitchen and an excellent locationour family enjoyed the stay nice location on the waterit was a very nice location and the living space was very comfortable
6. Waterfront condo with a private dock, Copperopolis (from USD 161)
This lakefront condo is a top choice for exploring Lake Tullock and the town of Copperopolis. The private dock was installed in 2020, and the condo is packed with new amenities including a refrigerator, water heater, and microwave. Bring along your kayaks and paddleboards to explore the lake at your own pace. The screened-in deck can be used for meals and cocktail hour in the evening. It serves as an extension of the living room and includes a barbecue grill.
Top guest reviews
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we had a lovely stay: the view was beautiful the place was very comfortable and the communication was greatCleanliness:
everything was clean and comfortablethis place was sparkling cleanclean and beautiful viewsthe whole process of checking in was seamless and the house was very clean upon arrivalvery helpful host house was clean and very worthy of being a lake houseHost:
amazing place great host friendly neighborthe owner was easy to reach and responded quickly with all my questions and concernsthank u thomas for being such a wonderful hosthost is very helpful and responds quicklythomas is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location & easy processgreat location neighbors were friendlygreat location private dock on the lakeit’s a great place to get away and have a good timebeautiful views great location on the lake easy access to launch the boat
Stockton is one of the best cities for lakeside living
Stockton and its surrounding area offer picturesque lake-side vacation rentals where guests can take a break. Make the most of the summer with a stay at one of these best lake cabin rentals near Stockton, California.
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