Love love LOVE. An absolute hidden gem and wonderful place to have a getaway whether it be…read moreromantic, in solitude, or with a few friends/family. The cabin had everything you could need and the common area is so precious! Even while it was rainy during our stay, we had the most memorable time and enjoyed Live Oak Lake to the fullest. I highly recommend!

I enjoyed here! Came here just to relax. Love the view from the room…read more Love the interior in the house too.

Great home! Very comfortable and inviting. Perfect play for us to visit our Bear. We have…read morealready booked our next stay! Great communication with owners as well. Highly recommend.

This house is so cozy and nicely decorated - my family felt right at home! We loved having 3…read morebedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and we all had plenty of room to spread out. The house was well stocked with anything we needed. It was very clean as well. Communication with the owners was superb and they were super accommodating. We will definitely be back!

This place is fantastic. Great for a private stay for work or just leisure. The owners really…read morethought of everything. The cottage was well decorated and had everything I needed. Desk. Comfy bed. Cold AC. CLEAN bathroom. Microwave. Keurig. Well stocked KCup supply. Dishes. Glasses. Shampoo conditioner and body wash makeup rag. Hair dryer. Tv. Beautiful deck and upper patio with chairs and lighting. If you want a private and quiet place with charm and comfort, look no further

Nice quiet, secluded.... cabin had everything I needed with a extremely comfortable bed. Loved the…read moredecor. I was only there for one night, but I enjoyed my stay. They also provided a Keurig with coffee and creamer. Thank you!!

I had my wedding out here June 2023 and it was the best decision we made (obviously 2nd best to…read moregetting to marry my best friend) Deerfield is the best venue for any event and the owners are so kind. I would highly recommend!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this cabin! These tiny homes are located in a relaxing remote area, and has all the…read moreamenities you can ask for. It's comfortable for 4 people and has a good size restroom (with toiletries from Beekman 1802)and a cute loft above with access from a sliding ladder. The Murphy bed folds out to a huge king size bed. There is a gazebo in the center with a swinging bench and the grounds are well maintained. It's pretty close to a lot of interesting spots like the Magnolia Silos and the Homestead Heritage, as well as the Mammoth National Monument. The closest spot for a quick bite would be the Church's Chicken or Dickey's BBQ at the gas station down the street.

We stayed at this campground for three nights recently. We loved it!!! Large sites, wide roads,…read morevery nice and well kept landscaping! There were three bath houses/laundries in the campground area. Very clean and roomy and easy to get to! Located close to town and easy to get in and out of. Looked like a new campground because some of the landscaping trees were small. Great place!

This place was phenomenal. The property is super clean and nice. Showers were impeccably clean…read morealong with all of the facilities. All of the sites are level concrete pads. You can tell they've put a lot of thought and time into this property. Jason was so kind from the time we checked in with suggestions of things to do and places to eat to being so flexible with us when we had a problem with our RV when we were supposed to be checking out. I highly recommend this location and would stay there again.

Our church hosted a family retreat at Gathering Oaks earlier this month and everyone involved had a…read morereally great time. My husband and I were part of the kitchen/meal crew and stayed in the Gathering House. The kitchen was quite well-stocked and the extra fridge around the corner + extra storage space was much needed. We did have to bring some of our own equipment but we were thoroughly prepared to do so because Gathering Oaks provided all the information about what was available at the retreat center ahead of time. The sound proofing isn't the greatest in the main house for those staying in the ground floor rooms, but that didn't really end up mattering too much since I'm a pretty deep sleeper. Those who wake up more easily from loud noises may not have as easy a time staying in one of the bedrooms in the Gathering House. The facilities are all very well kept and the kids had a great time with the outdoor activities and the fire pit at night. Would definitely consider Gathering Oaks in the future for smaller retreats (about 40-60 people max).

They were all booked up at Gathering Oaks Resort Main Property, no problem, 2 montgs out! but they…read morehad 'farmhouse" accommodations available. But we wouldn't be allowed to enter the pool or tennis courts or the main prooerty at all. They kindly referred me to another venue that will probably work out.

Recently spent a weekend here, and overall we had a good time. Like most places, there were…read moredefinitely some positives and negatives. **The Good** There are a lot of amenities to enjoy. The property features a playground, several dining options, a general store, live music, a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, mini golf, fishing, a water park for kids, and more. Most of the amenities are well-maintained, clean, and provide plenty of entertainment for families. The on-site restaurant was actually better than expected. It's nothing fancy, but the food is tasty. Some menu items are a bit pricey, while others are reasonably priced. They offer a variety of accommodations, including cabins, tent sites, and RV hookup spots, which gives visitors plenty of options depending on their style of camping. The location is another plus. It's right on the river and just outside of Waco, making it feel like a getaway while still being close enough to town if you want to grab something or explore the city. They also offer golf cart rentals, which can be very helpful if your cabin or RV site is located farther away from the main amenities. **The Bad** One of the biggest drawbacks is that most amenities don't open until around 10-11 a.m. If you have kids who wake up early, you're left waiting several hours before there's much to do. I can understand limited hours during the week, but on weekends--and especially throughout the summer--the water park and other family attractions should open earlier. There's no reason the water park couldn't open at 9 a.m. The park markets itself as a kid-focused destination, but in reality it feels more like an RV resort with some great family amenities added in. The cabins are another area where expectations should be managed. The descriptions on the website make them sound much larger than they actually are. We stayed in a cabin advertised to sleep 10 people, and with only four people it already felt somewhat cramped. If you're traveling with a larger group, I'd strongly recommend booking multiple cabins next to each other instead of relying on one large cabin. The cabins could also use a more thorough cleaning. I completely understand that being near the river means bugs and outdoor debris are unavoidable. However, our floors were noticeably dirty, and the walls had shoe marks, scuffs, and other stains throughout the cabin. It felt like only the most frequently used areas received attention during cleaning, rather than the entire cabin. Another surprise was that the beds weren't made upon arrival. Instead, guests are given packaged sheets and expected to make the beds themselves. At the price point they're charging, I think that should already be taken care of before guests arrive. Lastly, the overall value feels a bit off. The experience is enjoyable, but it comes across as overpriced for what you actually receive. **Overall** We had a fun weekend and genuinely enjoyed our stay. However, after reflecting on the experience, it felt like the property falls a little short in several areas. The amenities--especially the water park and on-site dining--do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to the overall experience. Without those, my rating would be significantly lower.

we scheduled a PAID for 4 day / 3 night. Prior to going just found out that in "non-peak days"…read morethere are NO ACTIVITIES.... that is not camp!!! Check your dates and the activities list. What a waste of money and we are not even there yet!!!!!!!!!!!!

My friends and I just stayed here for an overnight girls only trip. We sat outside in the yard…read moreand in the parlor talking for hours. The owner doesn't live in the house, so we had lots of privacy and access to the kitchen. This 1800s home is furnished with antiques and even had a piano in the parlor. We stayed in the Classic Garden and Cottage Garden rooms. The rooms and private bathrooms were big, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. One of my friends said it was the best breakfast she'd had in a long time.