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Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!

2.0 star property
Vacation home in Valley View with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Children's area
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Valley View, TX
  • Place, Lake Ray Roberts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Site of Fort Fitzhugh
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Valley View

This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Ray Roberts and Ray Roberts Lake State Park. The vacation home includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a Smart TV.

What's nearby

  • Lake Ray Roberts - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Site of Fort Fitzhugh - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • 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

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!

Bring your family for a stay that will create lifetime memories as you cohabitate with Puzzles and Jigsaw the Giraffe. This luxury bunkhouse, on the lower level of our Cattle Baron Suites, is dedicated to the Texas Pitchfork Ranch with all the amenities you and your fellow wranglers would expect and can enjoy. Your family can experience a 5 star stay!
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):

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.)



🍽 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)



🐾 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)



🌊 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.



🐪 Fun Add-Ons & Extras

Feed Buckets – $10
Feed camels, deer, zebras, birds & more.

Continental Breakfast (Room Service) – $30/person



🍃Spa

Enjoy onsite spa treatments.

•  Book a massage or facial to relax and recharge.
•  Contact: (940)453-0406 ext 4 (advance booking required).



✨ 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!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Pickleball
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Please text us at (940)453-0406 to let us know you’re leaving. Safe travels and happy trails!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Valley View, close to Site of Fort Fitzhugh. Lake Ray Roberts is also within a driving distance of 3.7 mi.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is a spa located at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as an outdoor pool and massages.

Does Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?

Yes, every accommodation at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! comes with a deck.

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