Set within seven acres of oak trees, this updated cabin has two shaded 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
Inspired by the Western author Zane Grey’s cabin in Sedona, Arizona, our property is uniquely 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 different birds, including cardinals, woodpeckers, roadrunners, hawks, and occasionally a wild peacock. 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.
Only an hour away from Dallas, this property lets you feel like you are on your own private ranch to relax and enjoy nature - while still being close to lots of fun activities in the Red River and Lake Texoma area.
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. Next door to the west are two horse ranches whose four legged residents often feed along the fence line in the morning. There are also nightly concerts by coyotes, and an armadillo that likes to look for bugs after dark around the front and side yards.
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). The property is also visited by lots of Canadian geese, cardinals, woodpeckers, and we have had one wild peacock as a guest. There are a number of deer that like to visit, and the normal amount of squirrels and rabbits for the area.
