Secluded Waterfront Cabin: Pond, Hot Tub & Trails

Entire cabin in Jacksonville, Texas

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by David
  1. Superhost
  2. 1 year hosting

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In the East Texas piney woods

A secluded waterfront cabin on 300 private acres near Jacksonville, with no neighbors in sight.

A 300-acre outdoor retreat

A stocked pond with fishing gear, kayaks, a hot tub, firepit with s'mores, and miles of trails.

"They thought of everything"

Guests highlight how every detail is covered, from the coffee bar to the stocked kitchen and gear.
Whispering Pines Retreat isn’t just a cabin—it’s a place where families reconnect, couples slow down, and guests regularly tell us they never wanted to leave. Set on 300 secluded acres near Jacksonville, this East Texas waterfront retreat is made for crisp trail walks, fireside evenings, stargazing, and soaking in the hot tub under dark skies. Enjoy a stocked pond, optional Ranger EV access, and total privacy. Quiet, modern, and beautifully cared for. Sleeps 8 + optional RV for 2.

The space
Whispering Pines Retreat - a private East Texas Waterfront Cabin on 300 Acres

Whispering Pines is a secluded waterfront cabin on 300 private acres near Jacksonville, Texas. From the county road, you’ll drive about half a mile through our working tree farm before reaching the cabin and pond. Once you’re here, there are no neighbors in sight, no shared spaces, and very little reason to leave.

The cabin has been recently updated, including a large walk-in rainfall shower and a private outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Inside, it’s comfortable and well stocked; outside, you have a 7.6-acre pond, miles of trails, a hot tub, firepit, outdoor kitchen, boats, fishing gear, and plenty of room to explore.

Whispering Pines works especially well for families, couples, and friends who want some real time away together. Cooler months are some of our favorite times here: hike or fish during the day, explore the property by Ranger, then come back to the hot tub, firepit, and a quiet cabin overlooking the pond.

For golfers, we’re also within easy driving distance of Cherokee Ranch, Wild Spring Dunes, Peach Tree, and Pine Dunes. Play during the day, then come back to 300 private acres instead of a hotel room.

It’s a great setting for family getaways, holiday gatherings, anniversaries, birthdays, golf weekends, or simply a few days somewhere quiet.

• 300 private acres — no neighbors and no shared spaces
• Private 7.6-acre stocked pond with fishing, dock, kayaks & boats
• 6-person hot tub overlooking the property — especially good on cool nights
• Firepit with Adirondack chairs, firewood & complimentary s’mores
• Miles of private trails for hiking, wildlife watching & exploring
• Stargazing kit with Celestron telescope, astronomy binoculars & field guides



🌲 THE CABIN (Sleeps up to 8 | Optional RV Suite sleeps 2 more)

The cabin is warm, comfortable, and set up so you can settle in without bringing half the house with you. We keep the kitchen stocked with the basics, provide fishing gear and outdoor equipment, and include the little things that are easy to forget. Guests regularly tell us some version of, “They thought of everything.”

Sleep & Comfort

• Two queen bedrooms with blackout shades, soft cotton/bamboo bedding, and privacy locks
• Loft with two twin beds, accessed by a spiral staircase
• Queen memory foam bed can be set up in the utility room when additional sleeping space is needed
• Living room with sunrise views across the pond, comfortable seating, warm lighting, board games, and books — a good place to settle in after a day outside

Kitchen & Dining

• Full kitchen with oven, cooktop, microwave, blender, toaster, crockpot, cast iron and nonstick pans, and a Sonic-style ice maker
• Pantry stocked with cooking basics including spices, salt, pepper, sugar, flour, avocado oil, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and more
• Dishwasher and pods provided
• Washer and dryer in the cabin with laundry detergent provided

You can certainly bring groceries, but you shouldn’t need to pack your kitchen.

☕ PREMIUM COFFEE BAR — A Guest Favorite

The coffee bar gets mentioned in reviews for a reason. You can make coffee just about any way you prefer, and everything is already here when you arrive.

• Nespresso with regular and decaf pods
• Moccamaster drip brewer
• Chemex and Aeropress
• French press
• Espresso machine and grinder
• Hot water kettle
• Ground and whole-bean coffee
• Assorted teas, honey, syrups, and creamer
• Complimentary local honey
• Filtered well water that tastes great straight from the tap

Make a cup and take it down to the pond in the morning. It’s one of the best times of day here.

🛁 NEWLY REMODELED MAIN BATH

• Large walk-in shower with built-in seating
• Spacious vanity with plenty of counter space
• Bathroom heater and ventilation for year-round comfort

Comfort & Connectivity

• Central heat & AC
• Fast fiber internet with mesh Wi-Fi and ethernet
• Dedicated workspace
• Keypad self check-in
• Apple HomePod sound system
• Apple TV + DVD player with classic Disney movies and family favorites
• Books and bird guides for slower mornings and rainy days

Families Welcome

• High chair and portable crib available
• Children’s books and board games
• Fishing rods, life jackets, outdoor games, and plenty of room to explore

One of the things parents mention most is how quickly their kids forget about screens once they discover the pond and trails.

Pack Light — We’ve Got the Basics Covered

• Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap, hair dryer, beach towels, and cotton swabs
• First aid kit and flashlights
• Whole-home backup generator that automatically provides power during an outage
• Professionally cleaned with eco-friendly, fragrance-free products



🚐 THE RV SUITE (Optional Add-On | Sleeps 2)

Need a little more room or some separation within the group? A private RV suite is available near the cabin as an optional add-on.

It has its own:

• Queen bedroom with bedding
• Bathroom with hot-water shower and toilet
• Kitchenette
• Sitting area
• Air conditioning

It works particularly well for grandparents, another couple, or anyone who would appreciate having a space of their own while still staying with the group. With the RV added, the property can accommodate up to 10 guests.

The RV is only available to the group renting the cabin. It is never rented separately to another party.



🌳 THE OUTDOORS

Most guests spend more time outside than they expect to. You have 300 acres to yourselves, a 7.6-acre pond near the cabin, miles of trails through the tree farm, and very little light or noise from anywhere else.

The Pond

The private pond is stocked with bass and bluegill, and the fishing is genuinely good. Guests regularly catch fish right from the dock, including kids who have never fished before.

Fishing rods and tackle are provided, along with kayaks, a canoe, pedal boat, flat-bottom boat, and life jackets. Fish from the dock, paddle around the pond, or take your coffee down to the water and watch the morning get started.

For anglers interested in the details, the pond has been professionally surveyed by electrofishing, confirming a healthy, established bass population. We also added more bass in summer 2026 to help maintain the fishery.

Trails & Property

Miles of private trails wind through the pine forest and tree farm. Cooler weather is especially good for hiking, wildlife watching, or just wandering around without a destination.

White-tailed deer are common, along with great blue herons and plenty of other East Texas wildlife. We provide a trail map and binoculars.

And when we say secluded, we mean it: the cabin is about half a mile from the nearest public road. You won’t hear traffic or see neighboring houses from the cabin.

Hot Tub

The 6-person hot tub sits outside with an open view of the property and sky. Cool evenings are when it really earns its keep.

The water is cleaned, balanced, and refreshed before each arrival and sanitized with bromine.

🔭 STARGAZING AT WHISPERING PINES

Being this far from town also means it gets properly dark.

We provide a Celestron app-enabled telescope, astronomy binoculars with a tripod, red-light gear, and beginner-friendly field guides. You don’t need to know anything about astronomy to use them.

Take everything outside after dark and see what’s up. Sometimes that means showing the kids the Moon through a telescope for the first time. Sometimes it means sitting in the hot tub and realizing how many stars you normally can’t see from home.

Also outside:

• Firepit with Adirondack chairs and string lights — firewood, fire starters, lighter, and complimentary s’mores provided
• Outdoor kitchen with propane grill and dining area
• Hammock and picnic tables
• Cornhole, horseshoes, and other lawn games
• Several seating areas around the property for coffee, sunsets, or stargazing
• Private outdoor shower with hot and cold water near the hot tub
• Natural spring-fed pool and waterfall, dependent on seasonal conditions
• Complimentary Tesla Universal EV charger
• Optional Polaris Ranger EV for exploring the property



⭐ A TYPICAL DAY AT WHISPERING PINES

There really isn’t a schedule here, which is part of the point.

Make coffee and take it outside in the morning. Fish for a while. Walk one of the trails after lunch or take the Ranger out and see more of the property. Some guests spend half the day at the pond; others barely do anything at all.

Once it gets dark, bring out the telescope and astronomy binoculars. If it’s cool, start a fire and make the s’mores we leave for you. Stay there awhile.

Then finish the night in the hot tub under the stars.

Families often tell us their kids spent far less time on screens than they expected. Couples tell us they barely left the property. That’s pretty much what we hoped would happen when we opened the place to guests.



⛳ GOLF TRIPS

Whispering Pines also makes a great home base for an East Texas golf weekend. Instead of heading back to separate hotel rooms after your round, you can come back here, grill dinner, soak in the hot tub, and spend the evening around the fire.

Nearby courses include:

• Cherokee Ranch Golf Club — about 15 minutes
• Wild Spring Dunes — about 35 minutes
• Peach Tree Golf Club — about 40 minutes
• Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club — about 45 minutes

The cabin has several sleeping areas, a full kitchen, plenty of gathering space, and the optional RV suite if someone in the group wants more privacy.



IS WHISPERING PINES THE RIGHT FIT?

Whispering Pines is best for guests who value privacy, quiet, nature, and time together. If you’d rather spend the day fishing, hiking, exploring the property, or doing absolutely nothing than driving from attraction to attraction, you’ll probably be happy here.

It’s especially well suited for families, couples, small groups, anniversaries, birthdays, holiday getaways, golf weekends, and anyone who needs a few days away from crowds and schedules.

It probably isn’t the right choice if you’re looking for:

• Nightlife or lots of nearby attractions
• A hotel or resort atmosphere
• A budget-focused stay

Guest Favorite • Superhost • Top 1% of eligible Airbnb homes

Guests consistently mention the privacy, cleanliness, stocked amenities, pond, and how easy it is to settle in and enjoy the property.

Guest access
You’ll have exclusive access to the entire cabin, RV (if booked), pond, pier, and miles of scenic trails across our 300-acre private forest. No shared spaces, no other guests — just peace, privacy, and nature all to yourself.

Other things to note
We want your stay to be smooth from start to finish, so here's what you should know before you arrive.

🚐 RV SUITE (Optional Add-On)
Our private RV suite sleeps 2 and includes a queen bed, hot water shower, toilet, kitchenette, sitting area, and AC — a fully self-contained retreat parked on the property. Available for an additional fee. Requires a separate Airbnb payment request. Please request at booking and we'll get you set up.

🛻 POLARIS RANGER EV (Optional Add-On)
One of our most popular add-ons — many guests say it completely changes their stay. Access to our electric side-by-side is available for an additional fee and requires a separate Airbnb payment request and a signed liability waiver. Please request at booking and we'll get you set up.

🎣 FISHING
The pond fishes well — guests regularly catch bluegill right off the dock with no experience needed, and bass are a reliable catch too. Rods, tackle, and life jackets are all provided. Fishing, swimming, and boat use are at your own risk and require appropriate supervision, particularly with children. To help maintain the pond's healthy ecosystem, guests may keep up to five bass per stay. No limit on bluegill.

🗺️ TRAILS
The trail system covers a large portion of the 300-acre property. A detailed map and clear trail markers are provided — we recommend taking the map with you so you can explore freely and find your way back without guesswork.

🛻 PERSONAL UTVs / ATVs (Guest-Owned)
You're welcome to bring your own UTV or ATV. The property has miles of private trails and roads well-suited for off-road riding. We just ask that guests ride respectfully — no tearing up the land or disturbing the natural areas — and all riders must sign a liability waiver before heading out. Mention it at booking and we'll get the waiver to you in advance.

💍 SMALL CELEBRATIONS & MICRO-WEDDINGS
Planning an intimate celebration or micro-wedding? We may be able to accommodate select private gatherings with advance approval. Please contact us before booking and tell us a little about what you have in mind. Additional event fees, event insurance, and other requirements may apply.

📷 OUTDOOR SECURITY CAMERAS
Exterior cameras are installed on the property for everyone's safety. None face the cabin interior, porch, or hot tub — your privacy is fully protected throughout your stay.

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Jacksonville, Texas, United States
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Meet your host

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64 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
1 year of hosting
My work: Land manager
Fun fact: We’re beekeepers
We’re David & Theresa — Texas hosts who care deeply about creating peaceful, restorative spaces for families, couples, and work travelers. Whispering Pines has been in our family for over a decade, and we personally maintain the cabin, pond, trails, and amenities to ensure every stay is smooth, spotless, and memorable. Whether you’re here to slow down, fish the pond, soak in the hot tub, or work remotely, we’re committed to delivering a 5-star experience from the moment you book.

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