Why Live in Holiday Lakes
Holiday Lakes is a small, rural neighborhood where the Brazos River Basin meets the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. The area features a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters, and is classified as a floodplain by FEMA. Homes are spread out on large, grassy lots adorned with live oaks and pecan trees, providing a habitat for local wildlife such as herons, hawks, foxes, and bobcats. The neighborhood is built around five lakes, though they are not recommended for swimming due to the presence of alligators. Recreational options include fishing trips to Freeport beaches and visits to the nearby 80-acre Brazos River County Park, which offers a raised woodland trail and a large playscape. Holiday Lake City Park provides a small playground for local children.
Dining and socializing options are limited to The Watering Hole and The Hitching Post, both owned by the same couple, where residents can enjoy a cold drink and meet neighbors. Basic grocery needs can be met at The Trading Post, while more extensive shopping and dining options are available 5 miles east in Angleton, which features an HEB supermarket, Walmart, and various chain and local restaurants. The neighborhood falls under the highly rated Angleton Independent School District. Frontier Elementary School, in particular, stands out with an A rating and a gifted and talented program. The area is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk environment for its approximately 1,000 residents. Homes in Holiday Lakes range from new three- to four-bedroom millennium mansions with Tudor accents to expansive 200-acre parcels.
