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2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Fitness facility
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Big Sandy, TX
  • Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Jarvis Christian College
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Tyler State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Camels, Green Cabin and more at Kaleidoscope Ranch

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (7)
The price is €193
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Camels, Green Cabin and more at Kaleidoscope Ranch

About this property

Entire place

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

Camels, Yellow Cabin and more! Unique ranch!

Kaleidoscope Ranch offers camels, critters, and 4 beautiful cabins located on 60 acres. The property is rolling green hills, pastures and wooded areas. Miniature horses, donkeys and Alpacas wander freely and graze right around the cabins. They love people and are always up for petting and selfies. The cabins are individually themed and totally unique. Each has a large covered porch with seating and spacious views that make you feel like you are in a world of your own. Picnic tables scatter the area if you are ready for a picnic. Fully equipped kitchens with everything you need to cook and dine, or visit restaurants in Gilmer, Hawkins or Big Sandy. Linens and towels provided. The Family room has a TV that is only connected to a DVD player, DVDs, games, and books are provided for your enjoyment. No wifi but you won't miss it, most guests say is was a welcome break from technology. Instead, you can unplug and hike with the wandering donkeys and horses. Brush the camels, Delilah loves it! Cuddle draft horses, alpacas, goats, and the mini pig. Come fish in our small pond, we have bass. This isn't your typical vacation rental house, this is an amazing experience that guests don't soon forget.
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The space
This cabin boasts four full-sized beds in two lofts connected by a catwalk. The stairs are steeper and skinnier than normal so caution is advised for guests with mobility issues. It is a loft, not a second story so headspace is about 5'10" at the peak.

Guest access
Guests may access all of the property except the owner’s home, guest home, and pool area.

Other things to note
The property is very hilly so bring comfy old tennis shoes/ boots/ rain boots. It's always a good idea to pack a sweatshirt and light jacket. Extra socks and clothes are always a good plan. Don't bother dressing fancy!
Also there is no wifi available. You can truly unplug
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Bent Willow Lake. A kitchen and a Smart TV are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, Smart TV and DVD players
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 8.3 miles (13.4 km) from Wood Land Village and 9.1 miles (14.6 km) from Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club
Camels, Yellow Cabin and more! Unique ranch! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Robin

Property amenities

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Camels, Yellow And More Unique
Camels, Yellow Cabin and more! Unique ranch! Big Sandy

Camels, Yellow Cabin and more! Unique ranch! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best little ranch ever!
I would highly recommend anyone with kids stay here for a few days. The Host, Robin is an incredible woman and really gets the kids involved with the animals! My 8 yo granddaughter couldn’t wait each day to help feed the animals morning and evening. There is a Pond for fishing, so many animals to brush or pet, sixty acres to wonder around on, toys, swing, fire pit and so much more. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Time Here.. Amazing as Always!
This was our second visit to Kaleidoscope Ranch, but our first to the yellow cabin. We previously stayed in blue; we have a goal to make our way to each cabin eventually! The cabin was very clean and included everything we needed to stay comfortably. Robin, or “Farmer Robin” as my daughter calls her, is wonderful. She invited us to help her feed the many animals twice a day and was so patient with my kids as they helped. The mini donkeys, mini horses, and alpacas roam the property freely and were often surrounding our cabin. We were able to collect fresh eggs from the chickens to enjoy- they were delicious! Thank you for a wonderful stay. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Robin is the best host ever.
My 8 year old daughter loves all the animals ❤.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and Relaxing
It was very pleasant to stay at the ranch. Seeing the animals was a treat. The cabin was comfortable. Our kids enjoyed the open loft bedroom area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is absolutely wonderful!
This was a peaceful getaway for me (the scenery is like out of a movie). And it was a wonderful experience for my 8 year old granddaughter and her mom (my granddaughter). She got to brush the camels, pet the donkeys, gather eggs and feed chickens. (Absolutely gorgeous chickens). Also got to help feed all the animals - all of the above plus horses, pigs, alpacas. It was a perfect place for us. I am 71 so didn't climb the stairs to where the beds were but I slept on the couch and it was very comfortable. Robin is just the nicest and most patient lady - allowing my great granddaughter to truly help and know what "farm" life is all about. Its a great place with a great host. Loved it! For a great experience for your kids or grandkids, or just a peaceful getaway for yourself, it is well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

Liked: Cleanliness
lots of fun
We really enjoyed out stay- great to unplug, be outside, get to be hands on with the animals and participate with caring for animals. Would be great to see when other cabins are rented too (for those with one child) Great opportunity to make friends and kids to play. We plan to visit again. Thanks Robin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best experience we have ever had as a family!
Ms. Dodge was an amazing host and she has a very unique property that was built on hard work, dedication and passion for animals. We enjoyed have a real life experience with all the animals, especially the camels, horses and donkeys. We loved waking up and seeing the mini horses on the porch. The feedings for the animals was quite the experience and we learned so much about the animals. My kids absolutely loved this place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway with 4 teens
I have 4 teenage kids. We all had a blast. Robin taught them about the animals and let my kids help feed them. We got to collect eggs from the chickens. It was great for a quick weekend getaway and a chance to reset. No wifi kept them outside, hiking, playing games, petting the animals. Norman the donkey liked to walk with us and Pickles the pony just liked to hang out and be pet. The camels have a personality of their own, so funny. The paddle boat was a blast. Even the goats and pigs were entertaining. We made a fire and had smores every night. The cabin was perfect and I listened to my kids giggle all night talking about the funny animals and how much they loved it there. The stars at night were amazing. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpacas, camels, little donkeys, etc
Great place to stay. Animals were a hit with the grandchildren.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Living
What a treat! The cabin was delightful and clean. We enjoyed feeding and visiting with the camels and all the animals on the farm. Enjoyed the fire pit and star watching. An easy drive from the DFW metroplex.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Host and Stay
Great place to stay in the area with a wide variety of friendly animals. The family really enjoyed our stay here and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021