The Zane Gray Cabin by Lake Texoma on 7 Acres!

Entire cabin in Whitesboro, Texas

  1. 3 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Robert
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Near Lake Texoma in rural Texas

Near the west side of Lake Texoma, with wineries, marinas, and hiking trails a short drive away

A kitchen built for cooking in

A fully equipped kitchen with two ovens, an induction stove, and a Weber grill on the rear deck

Peaceful, with attentive hosts

Guests highlight the peaceful setting, comfortable beds, and Bob and Nancy's warm hospitality
Set within seven acres of oak trees, this updated cabin has two decks, living area with TV, and fully equipped and updated kitchen. The back deck has a patio with a nice table, horseshoes, fire pit and pond. Only minutes from Lake Texoma, Cross Timbers hiking trail, wineries, MegaStar casino, and four marinas. Secluded gated property on a private road next to a large ranch where you can watch spectacular sunsets in the evening. All guests must be 25 years old to book.

The space
Only an hour away from the DFW area,this property lets you feel like you are on your own private ranch to relax and enjoy nature - inspired by the Western author Zane Grey’s cabin in Sedona, Arizona.

Located at the end of a private road nestled in seven acres of woods that borders two large ranches - a perfect location for relaxing or exploring the outdoors around Lake Texoma. The A-frame design is surrounded by large oak trees that shade the decks in the warmer months, and lots of windows to look out on the view.

The cabin features a full kitchen and comfortable living area with decks on the front and rear of the cabin. The updated kitchen is fully equipped with new non-stick cookware and utensils, drip coffee maker, Kuerig, tea kettle, toaster oven, microwave full sized refrigerator and two ovens. We have basic spices and condiments for you to prepare your own food. The rear patio has both a Weber gas and a National Park Service cooking fire ring so you can cook up your steaks while enjoying a dramatic sunset from the deck.

The property itself has groomed walking trails that tunnel through the woods, a national park fire pit with a cooking grill, and a small pond. Below the rear deck there is a small concrete patio where the grill and large picnic table are located. There are two grassy areas for perfect playing catch or football during the day or stargazing at night.

In the morning, you can often watch the horses feed on the ranch next door from the rear deck, and be serenaded by the over 20 different birds species including cardinals, woodpeckers, roadrunners and hawks. In the evening you can enjoy the sound of dozens of tiny tree frogs looking for true love, Whip-poor-wills, and coyotes in the distance.

Hikers and bikers will find miles of trails and empty country roads, both dirt and paved, for exploration. For bicyclists, there are fully shaded roads and historic cowboy cemeteries from the mid 1800's nearby, as well as challenging hills and trails for mountain bikers. Hikers are just a few miles away from the 13 mile Cross Timbers trail that wind through wooded hills with dramatic views of Lake Texoma.

Boaters can access four different marinas nearby to rent or launch a boat, and there are numerous kayaking spots on both Lake Texoma and the Red River. There is also a lavender farm and three casino's located within a 40 minute drive. Country singer Blake Shelton’s bar in Tishomingo is less than one hour drive away. For lakeside dining, you are a 10 minute drive from Cedar Mills marina, which has a great restaurant overlooking the lake.

Guest access
Guests have access to the full seven acres which includes walking trails cut through the woods and the pond. The trails total about 1/3 mile and connect to each other through different parts of the woods. Because the road is a private road shared with only a few neighbors, it makes a great walking path as well.

There is a covered parking spot with a metal roof, but the main parking area is a shaded area directly in front of the cabin that can park about three cars.

We are maintaining the property ourselves so it does not include access to the garage, pole barns, or well house which is where we keep our equipment.

Other things to note
The grassy areas of the cabin offer amazing star-gazing at night, since there are very few lights nearby.

Note - there is no shooting allowed on the property due to safety considerations. There are areas nearby we can direct you to if you are interested.

There is a fire pit with log stools and a picnic table for s'mores at night. The area often is under a burn ban so check before you start a fire in the fire pit. The pond has lots of small sunfish and one bass to catch (and throw back please).

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 5 spaces
43 inch TV

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 111 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Whitesboro, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The cabin is located at the end of a 1/2 mile private road, and has a large gate that can be locked. The property adjoins a large horse ranch that can be seen from the rear deck. There are nightly concerts by coyotes, and a family of deer that can occasionally be seen on the grounds. While it is only an hour away from Dallas, you feel very close to nature.

The cabin is located near the west side of Lake Texoma, which is primarily cattle and horse ranches. We are nearby the acclaimed Backroads BBQ, Fitzl Winery, and Pelican's Landing at Cedar Mills marina (10 min away) for an evening drink or dinner.

In addition to being near Lake Texoma, it is a short drive from the cabin to the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge features a four mile Wildlife Drive with adjacent wetlands, croplands, and open water is usually the best place to see birds. In more forested areas deer, wild turkey, a variety of hawks, and other forest-dwellers are common.

Meet your host

Host
122 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Speaks English, French, and German
Lives in Whitesboro, Texas
We are married with three kids, and enjoy the outdoors. Bob has travelled extensively and has basic conversation skills in both French and German for international travelers. We are from San Diego and now live in the Lake Texoma area.

Co-hosts

  • Jackie

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection