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CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible

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Nestled on 25 wooded acres in East Texas, Dragonhead Retreat's cozy cabin offers a peaceful escape amidst nature and art. The cabin features warm honey pine walls, vaulted ceilings, and clerestory windows with amazing natural light. Enjoy the spacious front porch with hammocks, seating areas perfect for reading or wildlife watching.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible

NESTLED on 25 East Texas wooded acres is Dragonhead Retreat’s cozy Cabin perfect for 1-6 Guests. Enjoy nature and art from 26+ local Artists integrated into design & decor. 240218

The CABIN, 900sf, sleeps 4 adults + 1-2 kids and 1-2 pets. The outside front deck and main spaces are wheelchair accessible.

Architecturally exquisitely designed: The quiet and peaceful cabin has an inside of warm honey pine walls, vaulted ceilings, ole school and clerestory windows resulting in amazing, natural light.

SPACES, Inside & Out, are perfect for solitary stay, couples, family or group for 3+ night escapes. Plan a Bachelor or Bridesmaid weekend, yoga or art retreat, or event/party or wedding for *20 day guests.

The MAIN FLOOR includes lofted queen bedroom and dining rooms, game area and full equipped kitchen. The full bathroom has shower, handmade Potters’ Brown sink, universal height toilet with ADA grab bars.

The LOFT has queen bed, kid-size futon and sitting area. Accessible via ladder.

OUTSIDE the Cabin: The 1,200sf front porch and deck offer table/chairs, bench, porch swing and hammock and make a perfect place to read or watch wildlife. Out back find porch, deck and fire circle, overlooking a dry creek bed, with string lights, weber grill, hammocks, seating/eating areas, and benches perfect for drinking your morning coffee. Wrap up the evenings chiminea and firewood and a complementary s’more kit. Shhh to see deer, racoon, birds, and our family of armadillos.

ROAM our 25 acres including a park, kids playground, toddler play area, rock climbing, rock garden and meadow. The MEADOW is the ideal place to watch wildlife, relax, enjoy the sunrise, and stargazing in our dark skies.

OUTSIDE LIVING ROOM, at top of hill offers 2,400sf covered porch with sitting/picnic areas, ping-pong, darts, porch swing, benches and hammocks.

GOT KIDS: Kids love the tonka trucks, red wagons, butterfly nets and bug boxes, and scavenger hunt. Port-a-crib, highchair and safety gate are available.

PET Friendly: Don't leave your furry family member behind. Pets are welcome with HEPA fee and pet agreement. Limited to 1-2 pets, under 100 lbs.

Need more space? 700’ up the hill is the 1,400sf LODGE which sleeps 9 guests, with 3 bedrooms and 2 ADA bathrooms. Let us know if this space better meets your needs OR if you need both rentals. Contact us for details via web, email or call.

OFFERINGS: Available upon request, at booking:

-Kids’ scavenger hunt with prizes.

-Sing-a-long with Ms. Kathy

-*Event Site for 20 Day Guests: For showers, grooms or bridesmaid parties, youth groups, yoga group, art classes/studios or retreats. *Separate lease & fees required.

COME find Art & Nature at every Turn. Our coloring map, by Artist Kerian Massey, lists the 26+ Edom Artists’ works in and outside. Find one-of-a-kind mugs, dishes, paintings, weavings, birdhouses, metal art, door pulls, etc.. The back has QR code to Out & About Dragonhead Retreat Google Map to find each artist gallery and other things to do, plus info, history of Dragonhead Retreat.

INN KEEPER Availability: We live on-site, though you’ll rarely see us, we are available to address comfort, safety & maintenance questions. Otherwise, you likely won't see us.

Jeff Basehore, Architect & Kathy Holdway, Inn Keepers Revised 240218

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Cabin is Pet Friendly with Signed Pet Agreement an

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Make memories! Signed agreement required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Make memories! Signed agreement required.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lodge in Woods Sleeps 9 off I 20 East of Dfw Outside Tyler
Lodge in Woods off I 20 East of Dallas Near Canton Tyler Edom
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Ben Wheeler, TX

What's nearby

  • Garden Valley Golf Resort - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Texas Rose Horse Park - 32 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Waterpark at the Villages - 41 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Tyler State Park - 42 min drive - 52.8 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 45 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Mineola Station - 59 min drive
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edom Log Cabin - Comfort Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Shed Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Journey Coffee House - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Maggies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pro - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Garden Valley Golf Resort, Texas Rose Horse Park and Bear Creek Branch Library. Brownsboro City Park and Peveto Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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