For families looking for a peaceful and secluded place to spend time together, the Double S Ranch, a Cutting Horse and Guest Ranch in East Texas just outside of Mt. Vernon, is just the place. This 950-acre ranch next to Lake Cypress Springs breeds and trains championship horses and includes 12 miles of nature trails and two large ponds for fishing, swimming and boating. Deer Lake Cabins operates eight cabins located on the ranch for guests of Double S Ranch. The cabin area has two playgrounds, two volleyball courts and horseshoe throwing pits. Most cabins can accommodate between four and six people, but the Allen House can sleep eight people. All cabins have full kitchens and outdoor patios or decks to relax at the end of the day. Double S Ranch has plenty of activities for families, including horseback riding, hay rides, fishing, kayaking and biking. Boats, kayaks, bikes and golf carts are available for rent. If guests don't feel like cooking their own meals, Deer Lake Cabins will provide information on nearby dining options.
Double S Ranch
Deer Lake Cabins
838 Kings Country Blvd.
Scroggins, Texas 75480
903-860-3898
deerlakecabins.com
The Hideaway Ranch & Retreat is located in the North Texas Hill Country and offers the perfect setting for a secluded family getaway. This 155-acre property is a family-run ranch and prides itself on offering guests ultimate seclusion and privacy. Ten cabins are spread throughout the property, offering multiple sizes of theme cabins for families or couples. All cabins come with full kitchens and hot tubs. Activities on the ranch include horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, swimming in the pool, hiking and picnicking. The ranch also has seasonal events such as Chuckwagon Fridays, where they offer complimentary cowboy coffee & cobbler to each guest. Families are welcome to bring their own horse to the ranch if they have one.
The Hideaway Ranch & Retreat
1022 Private Road 1250
Bluffdale, Texas 76433
254-823-6606
thehideawayranch.com
The Surfside Beach House in Galveston offers families a secluded beach vacation on 45 acres of land on the Gulf of Mexico. The large beach house is located directly on the beach and can sleep up to 11 guests. The wraparound terrace offers uninterrupted views of the ocean and the wetlands that surround the house. This luxurious four bedroom beach house has all the comforts of home with a full kitchen, satellite television and wireless Internet. Families can enjoy outdoor activities such as beach volleyball, swimming, fishing, crabbing, seashell exploration, nature walks around the property and simply watching the birds and the sunset from the deck. Surfside Beach House is only about 25 minutes from the Galveston dining and shopping district if families would like to eat out.
Galveston Surfside Beach House
11409 Bluewater Highway
Surfside, TX 77541
713-240-7892
texasoceandream.com
