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CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible

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Terrace/patio
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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ben Wheeler, TX
  • Garden Valley Golf Resort
    25 min drive
  • Baskin, Heidle
    7 min drive
  • Tyler Bus Station
    28 min drive
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    17 min drive

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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

Our Sweet Cabin is nestled in NE Texas woods and perfect for couples, family or a solitary escape. Enjoy nature and art from 26+ Edom artists integrated into design & decor.

The CABIN sleeps 4 adults + 1-2 kids in uniquely design with warm honey pine walls, vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light.

The MAIN FLOOR includes lofted living, dining, full kitchen, queen bedroom room & full bathroom with universal height toilet and ADA grab bars.
The LOFT has queen bed, futon and sitting area, and is accessible via ladder.
Port-a-crib, high chair and safety gate available upon request.

OUTSIDE SPACES: The Front Porch/Deck is perfect place to read or watch wildlife from the porch swing, hammock, table/chairs.
The Back Deck & Porch are perfect for drinking your morning coffee. Gather round the chimenea for s’mores, ride red wagon, cookout on Weber grill or swing in hammocks overlooking creek bed.

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.

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

PET Friendly: Your furry family member, under 100 lbs, is welcome with a HEPA fee & signed agreement.

OTHER OFFERINGS: Available upon request, at booking:
-Kids’ 20 minute scavenger hunt with prizes.
-Sing-a-long with Ms. Kathy
-*Event Site for 20-40 Guests. For showers, grooms or bridesmaid parties, youth groups, yoga day, art classes/studios or retreats. *Separate lease & fees required

FIND Art & Nature at every Turn with 26+ Edom Artists’ works inside/outside the Retreat: From one-of-a-kind mugs, paintings, weavings, birdhouses, metal art,….

Inn Keeper Availability: We live on-site, though you’ll rarely see us, we are available to address comfort, safety & maintenance questions.

Note: Need less or more space? Our Lodge sleeps 9 and can be booked separately OR with Cabin. . Inquire!

Jeff Basehore, Architect & Kathy Holdway, Inn Keepers

Check availability & book direct at DragonheadRetreat.com
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Garden Valley Golf Resort. Enjoy features like a water park. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, balcony and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 7 minutes by car from Garden Valley Golf Resort and 13 minutes from Bear Creek Branch Library
CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Kathy Holdway & Jeffrey L Basehore

Languages

English

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

  • 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

Policies

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Cabin is Pet Friendly with Signed Pet Agreement an

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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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CABIN in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lesha H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
The location of the cabin was great. The cleanliness of the grounds was bad. Dirt and leaves everywhere. Outside had dirty furniture and furniture that was not safe to sit on. No storage inside for clothes due to many closets and drawers filled with paperwork and binders. Ladder to upstairs (where thermostat was located) was quite precarious - no hand holds. Kitchen drawers jammed with utensils and pots - difficult to rummage through. The hostess was very cordial and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay
From the moment we checked in we were very pleased with the cabin itself. The layout is well done. As we looked around, we noticed there were no TVs in the place. When we went to make dinner on the BBQ and sat out there, we could not help but notice how quiet and peaceful our surroundings were. We then ate and spent hours out there. The sounds of nature were loud and clear. When we went in the cabin and prepared for bed, it accrued to us that this cabin is all about peace and quiet and getting away from all the Hussle and Bussle of the city. It didn't take long to understand why there were no TV's. We were able to sit and sip on wine and have a great conversion about taking this trip. We became very relaxed with not a care in the world. It has been a long time since we were able to do that. The host was absolutely wonderful to deal with. She made our stay just that much better. Thank You Kathy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

kim l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls Weekend!
We had a great time staying at the Dragonhead. The surroundings are beautiful and the house was nice. Kathy was a great hostess with wonderful suggestions for eating and shopping! Had a couple of hiccups along the way but things were handled with professionalism. We had a memorable experience, and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Kathy was a very gracious host. We booked this house instead of hotels for a business trip, and it worked out great for our team.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away Place
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

BIANCA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful getaway! 5/5 stars!
First I recommend booking directly with the hosts through Dragonhead Retreat. Much easier! My husband, our French bulldog, and I had a truly wonderful stay! The property was absolutely beautiful, nestled into a hilly pine forest. Our dog loved going on walks through the property and meadow. The lodge was so cute and unique! Very very clean and welcoming. Everything you need is provided. There is a great outside fireplace area. The stay is very relaxing and peaceful. A great place to ‘unplug’. We enjoyed going to Tyler State Park and hiking on some of their trails. We also loved getting breakfast from The Donut Palace. The croissants and boudin pig in a blanket are awesome. You are in the ‘country’ here but are conveniently located to several small towns and an easy 15 minute drive to Tyler. We had no issues getting around or finding anything we needed. I definitely recommend booking a stay here, they can accommodate a large number of guests as well! Kathy and Jeff are doing a great job and will be more than happy to have you stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

David G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible
The property was nothing like the pictures. Definitely will never stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hicum C., Red Oak Texas,

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place to stay
This place is pretty secluded, lots of peace and quiet. The owner lives on the property attached to the Lodge, however she stays out of your way. She is a very sweet lady. If you need anything she will show up at your doorstep immediately with whatever you need. Everything was clean and very comfortable. My husband and I took our 4 boys here and they enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020