Entire cabin
Morning Star - explore your wild side at Oak Meadow Ranch
Photo gallery for Morning Star - explore your wild side at Oak Meadow Ranch





Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast available
Explore the area
Valley View, TX
- Lake Ray RobertsPlace, Lake Ray Roberts
- Ray Roberts Lake State ParkPlace, Ray Roberts Lake State Park15 min drive
- WinStar World Casino and ResortPlace, WinStar World Casino and Resort33 min drive
Room options
Similar properties

Comfort Suites Gainesville
Comfort Suites Gainesville
Gainesville
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast included
- Spa
3.3 out of 5, 1,003 reviews
3.3
1,003 reviews
The price is AU$128
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Charming 3-bedroom farmhouse with WiFi, AC in scenic Valley View
Charming 3-bedroom farmhouse with WiFi, AC in scenic Valley View
Valley View
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Laundry
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 6 reviews
4.9
Exceptional
6 reviews
The price is AU$524
AU$524
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Charming Private Estate Near WorldStar Casino- Sleeps 10
Charming Private Estate Near WorldStar Casino- Sleeps 10
Whitesboro
- Pool
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
The price is AU$1,567
AU$1,567
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville TX
Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville TX
Gainesville
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
3.6 out of 5, Good, 1,020 reviews
3.6
Good
1,020 reviews
The price is AU$102
AU$102
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Gainesville Home w/ Outdoor Oasis, 16 Mi to Lake
Gainesville Home w/ Outdoor Oasis, 16 Mi to Lake
Gainesville
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 37 reviews
4.8
Exceptional
37 reviews

Gorgeous 2 bed 2 bath house on 3 acres off Hwy 82
Gorgeous 2 bed 2 bath house on 3 acres off Hwy 82
Gainesville
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 26 reviews
4.8
Exceptional
26 reviews

Private room in bed and breakfast hosted by Tye
Private room in bed and breakfast hosted by Tye
Valley View
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast included
- Air conditioning

Bison Suite - explore the wild side at Oak Meadow Ranch
Bison Suite - explore the wild side at Oak Meadow Ranch
Valley View
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning

Upper Room - Come explore the wild wonders of Oak Meadow Ranch
Upper Room - Come explore the wild wonders of Oak Meadow Ranch
Valley View
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Dryer

Tranquility Cabin - experience the wild wonders of Oak Meadow Ranch
Tranquility Cabin - experience the wild wonders of Oak Meadow Ranch
Valley View
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Dryer
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 1 review
5
Exceptional
1 review
The price is AU$294
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
About the area
Valley View
Located in Valley View, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Ray Roberts and Ray Roberts Lake State Park. .This cabin is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Site of Fort Fitzhugh and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Jaycee Park.
What's nearby
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
- WinStar World Casino and Resort - 33 min drive - 40.9 km
- WinStar Golf Club - 34 min drive - 39.8 km
- Texas Woman's University - 44 min drive - 57.1 km
- University of North Texas - 44 min drive - 58.6 km
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
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Morning Star - explore your wild side at Oak Meadow Ranch
Relax & Rejuvenate at Morning Star Cabin
Escape to a unique and tranquil getaway at our animal conservation ranch! The Morning Star is a beautiful cabin with Southwestern decor, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
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 (945) 294-4603 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):
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 – $300/person
Playtime with our youngest wildlife.
Sloth Serenity – $749/person
One-on-one cuddle with baby sloth David Lee, 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
Camel Rides – $20 cash / $25 card
Fri & Sat @ 5 PM | Sun @ 11:30AM
Feed Buckets – $10
Feed camels, deer, zebras, birds & more.
Continental Breakfast (Room Service) – $30/person
⸻
🍃Spa
Enjoy onsite spa treatments.
⸻
✨ Ready to Book Your Adventure?
📲 Call/Text (945) 294-4603 or
🌐 Visit: OakMeadowRanch.com for more information about all of our options!
Spa Services:
• Book a massage to relax and recharge.
• Contact: (945) 294-4603 ext. 4 (advance booking required).
Book Your Experiences:
Visit oakmeadowranch.com or call (945) 294-4603 to reserve dining, animal encounters, or spa services. Don’t wait—experiences sell out quickly!
Escape to a unique and tranquil getaway at our animal conservation ranch! The Morning Star is a beautiful cabin with Southwestern decor, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
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 (945) 294-4603 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):
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 – $300/person
Playtime with our youngest wildlife.
Sloth Serenity – $749/person
One-on-one cuddle with baby sloth David Lee, 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
Camel Rides – $20 cash / $25 card
Fri & Sat @ 5 PM | Sun @ 11:30AM
Feed Buckets – $10
Feed camels, deer, zebras, birds & more.
Continental Breakfast (Room Service) – $30/person
⸻
🍃Spa
Enjoy onsite spa treatments.
⸻
✨ Ready to Book Your Adventure?
📲 Call/Text (945) 294-4603 or
🌐 Visit: OakMeadowRanch.com for more information about all of our options!
Spa Services:
• Book a massage to relax and recharge.
• Contact: (945) 294-4603 ext. 4 (advance booking required).
Book Your Experiences:
Visit oakmeadowranch.com or call (945) 294-4603 to reserve dining, animal encounters, or spa services. Don’t wait—experiences sell out quickly!
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned cabin, featuring a refrigerator and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and 2 outdoor pickleball courts. Additional features at this cabin include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Outdoor pool
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limo/town car service
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
Dining
- Breakfast available for a fee
- Chef service
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
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.
- 2 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Single level property
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
- Meal delivery service
Things to do
- 2 outdoor pickleball courts
- Arcade/game room
- Heated pool
- Tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Towels (changed on request)
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 fire extinguisher 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators