On Caddo - The Retreat - Away From It ALL
Karnack, TX, United States
The Retreat at Jackson Arms Hideout on Caddo is exactly what you've been looking for to getaway from all the pressures of your day to day life. Click "Show More" below for details
Good to know
Why do you book a vacation? A getaway per se. Is it to remove yourself from the pressures you face on an hourly basis? Your work calls and meetings seem endless. So much so that you have a hard time completing your actual daily tasks. Kids get home and it's: Mom, where's my volleyball jersey? We are out of lunchables. Dad, the internet isn't working! Can you take me to Sam's birthday party? Although these things are part of life and most of them aren't bad, they tend to pick at your psyche like an out of tune banjo. Are you tired of being so so so......... BUSY? Your journey begins when you take that magical little mouse and click "Reserve" followed by "Confirm and pay". Two small steps that will have you well on your way to decompression. Have you noticed how much more focused you are the weeks leading up to a vacation? That wasn't your imagination. Your brain focuses on the things you need to complete prior to a getaway so that you'll have the opportunity to relax while you are gone. Remember that last vacation you went on and worked the whole time? Remember how miserable that was for you and your family? Vacations spark feelings of anticipation that lift people's well-being. According to science, employees who take breaks throughout the year are healthier and more productive. Vacations can improve mood, reduce exhaustion, increase productivity, and spark creativity. In Europe, it's mandatory that companies give all their employees a minimum of 4 weeks vacation (Holiday). There's a reason for that. The Retreat at Jackson Arms Hideout is just the sort of break you deserve. It's a super nice, cozy two bedroom cabin specifically intended for an undisturbed break from reality. As mentioned earlier, your journey starts when you book. However the real journey starts on your drive in. Excitement fills you as you get in the car to leave. A drive full of positive anticipation thinking of the magical memories you'll make. As you get close, you will feel as if you are going nowhere. Each turn feels like more nowhere than the nowhere before. Finally a curve opens up to a small hill that leads to an ancient cross tie bridge over a canal just off the Big Cypress Bayou. Thump thump thump as you slowly roll over. It's alot to take in the first time (in a good way). Your first thought being: "Will this bridge hold my car?" (Yes it will actually hold like 15 tons) That quickly turns into: "Wow, how have I never experienced this?!" Coming down the bridge, there are houses on each side of the road. Most on piers. Pine trees, oak trees and the magnificent cypress trees everywhere. The draping spanish moss on a curved road creates a feeling of teleporting to a new world. It's like stepping into the wardrobe and ending up in Narnia. The transformation feels rapid. But everything about this place feels far from rapid. It feels slow. Intentional. Tranquil. Meaningful. This is Caddo. A few back roads and bumps later, you pull up to The Retreat at Jackson Arms Hideout That's where we leave you. This is your time. Your moment. Your experience. Enjoy the little things. Experience the quiet. Feel the peace. Close all those open, nagging tabs in your brain and transform to the curious and imaginative kid you once were. Take every moment captive. It's time to create your own experience at The Retreat at Jackson Arms Hideout. *A Few Important Notes* - There is another cabin at Jackson Arms Hideout (The Haven). - Book The Haven: www.airbnb.com/h/jahhaven - Caddo water levels rise and fall due to several factors. Rain and Lake O The Pines water levels are two of those reasons. There may be a few instances throughout the year when cabins could be unreachable. If there is even a chance of this during your stay, we will let you know as soon as we know. Feel free to reach out prior to booking if you have any questions. - Bugs - They live here - it's the woods. - Boats - The water level at the dock tends to fluctuate from no water to 5 feet. There is a boat ramp less than a 5 minute drive from the property. - Please be mindful of your children or elderly guests. There are plenty of tripping hazards and the property is by a body of water. - There is some poison ivy if you get out of the landscaped areas. - Wildlife galore including the ones that slither. Watch where you walk.
Other Details to Note
In an effort to maintain a secure premises, this house is equipped with Ring exterior cameras. These camera are ONLY on the exterior, and there are no cameras on the inside.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
Family
- Board games
- Children's tableware
- Pack ’n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Lake access
- Waterfront
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Cleaning before checkout
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Guest Access
At the time of booking, you will begin to receive messages with information about your stay. You have access to the entire Retreat Cabin property during your stay (from the house to the lake). Enough parking for 2 cars and a boat. The dock and wood rack are shared with our other cabin (The Haven). Feel free to meet your neighbors or stay to yourself. ☀ PLEASE NOTE - Caddo water levels rise and decline often depending on many factors. There are times you can get a fishing boat to the dock and there are other times where only a mud boat will reach it. There are even a few times when the cabin may be unreachable. If that is the case, we will let you know ASAP. Please send a message if you have any questions concerning your stay.
Location
Karnack, TX, United States
Parking for 2 vehicles and you could also squeeze a boat in carefully.
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