With a stay at this cabin in Valley View, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Ray Roberts and Ray Roberts Lake State Park. .This cabin is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Site of Fort Fitzhugh and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Jaycee Park.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
Jaycee Park - 14 min drive - 10.6 miles
Cooke County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 12.2 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Whitehorse Steakhouse & Oak Meadow Rank Wedding Venue - 2 min walk
Lake Kiowa Lodge - 15 min drive
902 Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
The Continental Deli & Grill - 12 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waggoner - Stay with our Giraffe, Puzzles and Jigsaw!
Exotic experience? This luxury suite, on the lower level of our Cattle Baron Suites awaits. Relax right next to Puzzles and Jigsaw the Giraffe. This suite is dedicated to the Legendary Waggoner Ranch with all the warmth and comfort you would expect of a Texas Cattle Ranch with all your needs in mind - including ADA accessibility.
Important Notes: • Lodging Only: This booking includes the cabin stay only. Dining experiences and animal tours are not included and must be booked separately at an additional cost. • Restaurant Hours: The Whitehorse Steakhouse is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. • Cancellation Policy: Strict, nonrefundable, and no date adjustments once a reservation is made. Amenities Included with Your Stay: • Full access to the ranch • Large picnic area with campfires and yard games • Walking trails and prayer garden • Pond for viewing emus and ducks • “Finding Bigfoot” activity • Pickleball court and basketball hoop • Hot tub and swim area as well as an inground pool • Playgrounds • Game room with board games, video games, and a microwave • Sunday church services • Spa (by appointment only, call (940)453-0406 ext. 4) Animal Interaction Guidelines: • Guests may walk around and observe animals. • Feed approved animals with a $10 feed bucket (available for purchase). • Safety Rules: • Do not pass under the “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” sign without a wildlife guide. • No entering open gates, doors, or areas marked “Employees Only.” • No touching animals unless part of a guided experience (USDA regulation).
Additional Experiences (Not Included with Lodging): All experiences are nonrefundable and subject to a no-cancellation policy. Book early as they sell out quickly!
🌿 Oak Meadow Ranch Experiences 🌿
Immersive, Hands-On Animal Encounters for All Ages, except the water buffalo (All experiences are non-refundable, non-cancellable and cannot be rescheduled once booked. Open to non-lodging guests unless noted.)
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🍽 Signature Dining & Animal Experience
Dinner & Wildlife Tour – $299/person 4 hrs Rotating gourmet 4–5 course, chef menu, dinner, live music, axe throwing, sloth encounter, interactive animal tour, and campfire fun. (Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat @ 5:30 PM)
Sunday Brunch & Wildlife Tour – $299/person | 3 hrs Rotating chef menu, live music, full bar, plus a full interactive animal tour. (Sundays @ 12 PM, optional church @ 10:30 AM)
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🐾 Private & Premium Encounters
Private Animal Tour – $750/person Interact with all animals, privately guided.
Wake Up with the Lemurs – $400/person Two lemurs wake you in your room, fruit breakfast, private lemur hangout, mimosa by the fire pit.
Babysit the Babies – $400/person Playtime with our youngest wildlife.
Sloth Serenity – $600/person One-on-one cuddle with baby sloth David Lee and our famous hugger Sir Winston! Includes charcuterie board, champagne, keepsake gift. Photographer add-on available. (Max 4 guests, private only)
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🌊 Seasonal Water Experiences
Swim with Otters – $349/person, 1 hr Play, feed, and swim in our heated spa with otters! (7 days a week, seasonal)
Water Buffalo Swim – $150/person One guest at a time, photos available.
• Book a massage or facial to relax and recharge. • Contact: (940)453-0406 ext 4 (advance booking required).
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✨ Ready to Book Your Adventure? 📲 Call/Text (940)453-0406 or 🌐 Visit: OakMeadowRanch.com for more information about all of our options! Don’t wait to book - experiences sell out quickly!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a pickleball court. Additional features at this cabin include concierge services and an arcade/game room.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Massage
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Ice maker
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Pickleball
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)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Housekeeping (on request)
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Towels (changed on request)
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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