Johnson's Ranch Marina gave us the guided tour needed for my birthday trip experience. I knew I…read morewanted to explore Caddo Lake and had originally planned to kayak, but given the weather and the expectation of rain we decided it's better to have someone explain the history and rich landscape to us while we relax (and hope it doesn't rain). Overall experience was superb! Starting from our call, we didn't book ahead of time but they were able to get us a boat tour in an hour. Upon arriving, they greeted us kindly with a warm welcome. Our boated tour did last an hour, with the tour guide entertaining my stepdad with fun facts about the lake and its inhabitants. We were told that gators are rare to see especially during the day. And yet throughout our trip, we saw multiple great egrets, blue herons, one gator, and one ratsnake! We were astonished at how much wildlife we observed. The trip lasted an hour. It poured rain about 20 minutes after the tour ended. Truthfully had we postponed it, it could've ruined my Caddo Lake experience. I'm really glad the timing worked so well for us!

We drove over from Jefferson after hearing about a swamp tour from a couple on our trolley tour who…read morereally enjoyed it. So glad we did! This bayou is part lake, part river, part pond and all of it amazing. We got super lucky that we came off the water just as rain began and a storm was forming so the tours after pits god cancelled. I can't imagine that the periodic flooding is actually welcomed by locals to clean out the growth but they said it's lining up to be a flood year in 2027 so I'm so glad we got to check it out this year.

Really enjoyed my stay at the Caddo Cabin. If you're looking for a quiet getaway off the beaten…read morepath, then this is your place. A friend and I spent three nights here over the 4th Of July weekend and we had a blast. The cabin was perfectly fine for two people, with a king bed in the bedroom and a pull out sleeper sofa in the living area. There was a tv with a few satellite channels and a DVD player with a few dvds. The tv is not a smart tv so you'll need to bring your own device like a fire stick if you'd like to stream Netflix etc... No issues with the internet. The kitchen is well stocked with everything necessary for cooking. There were a few basic spices and coffee was provided with various creamers and sweeteners. Large charcoal grill outside with the necessary tools, including a charcoal chimney. Bring your own charcoal. The water pressure was good and the a/c worked like a charm in the 100 degree heat. Spent a lot of time on the mosquito-free screened in porch, which had several seats and a powerful fan to keep us cool. Having access to Kayaks, and a dock to launch them from was a huge plus. We spent most of our time kayaking around Caddo Lake. The kayaks/dock are a short 3-4 minute walk to another home located directly on the water, which is also owned by the same owners of the Caddo Cabin. All of the kayaking equipment was in good working condition. A golf cart is provided, which is shared with a neighboring cabin. It was nice to have for going to the local stores / restaurants. Made several trips to Johnson's Ranch Marina, Caddo Outpost, and the Shady Glade restaurant. All of which I highly recommend. Very nice people. If you're looking for some good souvenirs, MeMaw's t-shirts is a great option with custom shirts and other souvenirs. Definitely hit up the Uncertain Flea Market, which is open on the 1st and 3rd weekends of every month. The only slight downside to the cabin is its proximity to the other cabin on the property. It is not very private if the other cabin is occupied. If you're looking for something more private, I'd recommend going with one of the other homes that the owners have available. For the price, though, this place can't be beat, and I was perfectly fine with the proximity to the other cabin given how much money we saved. The owners are very kind, and promptly responded to any questions we had during our stay. I fully plan on returning for another stay in the near future. This place really is a hidden gem.

Nice quiet time and was able to embrace Mother Nature. We spotted a woodpecker tree that was…read moreattached by several woodpeckers. We rode the four wheelers thru some woods that has a Walk path and it was so much fun. I enjoy ted staring fir a long time at the lily pads and lagoons it was such a nice time. Also enjoyed yes camping and fire pits. Lots of food and great time.

I have no clue how this place has one star reviews. 5 Stars for sure!…read more We had such a great stay at Caddo Lake Hideaway! The place had everything we needed, was very tidy, and had beautiful decor that made it feel cozy and welcoming. Mary and Bill were incredibly kind and sweet and truly made us feel at home. It was also an amazing value, especially with the option to rent kayaks. Bill took great care of us--he even drove us to the launch and picked us up afterward, which made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable. And as a bonus, I got onto some really nice fish! We couldn't have asked for a better stay and would definitely recommend Caddo Lake Hideaway to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Mary and Bill, for the wonderful hospitality!

Where do I start!! If I could give ten stars I would, but even that wouldn't be enough! The Caddo…read moreLake Hideaway was amazing!!! It was so clean and cozy. They seriously thought of everything to make this place the most comfortable and relaxing place to stay. I loved using the barbecue area for making lunch and dinner. The host where so friendly and helpful to make sure we got the most out of our stay. The scenery is beautiful and there is a beautiful porch area to sit and enjoy every sunrise and sunset. I can't wait to go back!

Relaxing beautiful and comfortable escape from the city. Love this place. We will be back!read more

This place cost more than a cabin we had stayed in back in August. The previous cabin, look up…read moreSlough View for a great place and deal, was less expensive, bigger and cleaner. Red, who will tell you how great he is, is far from it. Not to mention he has his own tip jar set up by the comment book. The owner then sent me, what I can only describe as a form letter apology. Avoid like the plague!

Was a great peaceful environment. Had a awesome time in nature. The hospitality was great, and the…read morefacilities were super comfortable and super clean! Would love to come back!​

My wife planned a 3day getaway for my 50th birthday. There was room for everyone, something to do…read morefor all ages! We had guests aging from 12-78 and everyone was smiling and excited about something they learned or saw at Dragonhead Retreat! We did not travel to see other attractions in Tyler, Canton nor Edom. We wanted to just enjoy being unplugged from the City and enjoy no phones, no TV, no job just laughs, conversations and relaxation! Kathy is amazing Owner and was available to answer any questions about local artist or events. She even blessed us with a small concert with morning coffee and conversation! More ppl need to learn about this place! A woman of color, it's important to feel safe and respected. I felt all of that during our 3 day stay! Will Definitely be telling Everyone about this hidden gem.The view of the Night sky is breathtaking!

Serenity at it's best!!! The craftsmanship on the cabins…read moreand the pavilion was very well thought out. From the fire pit, to the lake, to the spacious cabins, to the dogs that greeted us, to the warm hearted owners and I could go on and on, we had the best time ever...

From the owner: Your home away from home while visiting or working in beautiful Natchitoches, Louisiana. 10…read moreminutes from downtown Natchitoches, we provide a quiet get away on 40 acres of gated property. With only 6 cabins, you will be able to swing quietly on the back porch or your private cabin with friends or family.

Lovely semi-rustic cabins within 5 minutes of The Lake O' The Pines (walking). We rented out all…read moresix cabins and the house for a family event and it was just what we were looking for. The kids spent the whole weekend in the pool while the adults split our time between fishing and grilling.

The place was misrepresented by the pics. It's actually a one room cabin (without a porch) but it…read moreis right on the lake and the view is very nice. It was just the hubs and I and our pup, so we didn't really need any more room than what we had. There was a full size coffeemaker and fresh coffee, along with some snacks. My biggest issue was the lack of cleanliness. It felt like the owner (who lives about 50 feet away) may be hanging out in here regularly, which is fine, but at least hire someone to clean it before guests arrive. The main reason I stayed is because there was bad weather the first night and I didn't want my husband to have to reload all of our stuff and go find some other place. The owner seemed to be a nice guy and I didn't hate the accommodations, I just prefer it to be clean. Price was reasonable as well.

From the owner: Pine Cove Cabin is a Vacation Rental House located on Lake O' The Pines in East Texas. Located just…read more10 minutes from Historic Jefferson Texas this Cabin Rental is ideally located. If you want to fish one of the best lakes in Texas or visit Jefferson Texas, Longview Texas, Marshall Texas or Shreveport Louisiana, or any of scenic East Texas this is the ideal place to stay. If East Texas is your destination then Pine Cove Cabin is a great place to stay.

Served us well! 5/5…read more Stayed Jan 2018 Darlene T. Pretty inside & out, soothing woodsy setting w/ the amazingly perfect windows to enjoy it. Subdued, tasteful, mostly utilitarian decorating instead of overload you see in some cabins or B&Bs. Hosts literally thought of EVERYTHING you might need, name it. An extremely well-stocked kitchen & bathroom & shockingly generous supply of edibles/drinkables/goodies. We used the chiminea (fat sticks easily gleaned from yard to feed it) & also the little grill, nice. Enjoyed the whimsical yard art, again, liked their tastes. There was even a bottle tree outside to trap bad spirits, must be doing its job, lol. Reception for Wi-Fi and cell good. There were CDs & DVDs & a player but the TV also had cable, so 7 channels, I think, hope you like old Westerns & Forensic Files reruns, we did. Of the few DVDS they had, one was an older fave of ours, The Good Girl, so great to see again. Was cool, rainy weekend so we didn't walk afield, maybe next time but then next time might order up another rainy weekend, works for us. A few times we heard a braying donkey neighbor some distance, didn't bother us, made up for not hearing or seeing much of the wildlife other reviewers talked about. Did see birds, squirrels and an armadillo. When I say hosts thought of everything, I mean it, no, really, you'll find every single little thing you'd ever need, plus books to read (finished one from home and left it & a magazine for the stack) & cabin had a binder of instructions about anything & everything inside the place (check it out, we found lots of crucial info in there) plus a roundup of local things to do, nice mentions of the very fine Caldwell Zoo & the Tyler State Park. We welcomed guidance on how to start shower (pull ring down from faucet, aha!). If I had to say anything remotely negative it's that the steep stairs challenged me as I'm recovering from an injury. But the bed at the top made up for it. What else. Well, it was just nearly too perfect & afraid we might have trouble booking it during later, finer weather. We'd gone there for the singer-songwriter series, this one for the insanely talented Jeff Black who performed at the Old Firehouse. We had to skip out of the performance halfway through & head home early, ever-on-call husband had sudden work obligation pop up so we didn't get all the good out of Edom, our cabin & the concert, but we still left happy. Thx to you, Mr/Mr W

We stayed here for one night and it was the BEST experience of my life! The most perfect cozy cabin…read morefor a getaway! Highly recommend. We will be coming here time and time again!