The Dove Ranch

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9.2

Wonderful

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Gainesville, TX

Frank Buck Zoo20 min drive
Lavender Ridge Farms20 min drive
WinStar World Casino and Resort31 min drive
Dallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement down 1

1 Queen Bed

Basement down 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Up 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Guest Up 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Basement 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest up

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Elegant cabin in the woods. 3 story log cabin nestled at the end of a 500 yard driveway through the woods on a hill over looking a beautiful spring fed fishing pond. Enjoy the ambiance of an abundance of wild life from both the front and two raised large back decks. Take advantage of 60 acres of land with 3 ponds. Hike through the woods and open fields. Relish in the tranquility of feeling like you are away from all civilization, but less than a mile from local restaurants, stores, and medical centers.

You are in the country so expect so.

Property manager

DPS Vacations

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gainesville Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3BA | Step-Free Access to Main Floor

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

There is a $300 non refundable pet fee. Per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Welcome to The Dove Ranch! We do not allow hunting or guns on the property.

No cable/satellite TV provided. Guest required to log into there smart TV subscription.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ray Roberts and Jaycee Park, while Santa Fe Depot Museum and Butterfield Stage Players are cultural highlights. Lavender Ridge Farms and Frank Buck Zoo are also worth visiting.

Gainesville, TX

What's nearby

Lake Ray Roberts - 17 min drive
Leonard Park - 19 min drive
Frank Buck Zoo - 20 min drive
Lavender Ridge Farms - 20 min drive
WinStar World Casino and Resort - 31 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville Station - 18 min drive
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪902 Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Whitehorse Steakhouse & Oak Meadow Rank Wedding Venue - ‬14 min drive
‪Poor Boy 377 Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
‪Pirate Island - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dove Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Dove Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dove Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dove Ranch located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Ray Roberts, Jaycee Park and Site of Fort Fitzhugh. Edison Park and Keneteso Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FFA Banquet and Prom visit

House was everything advertised and more. I will definitely be staying in the house on my future trips to Gainesville.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara k.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family eclipse trip

Comfortable cabin with plenty of room for our group. We enjoyed the sitting/visiting areas and the deck overlooking the pond. Only a couple of the party were adventurous enough to take the kayaks out on the lake but they had fun We appreciated that there was a dishwasher and washer and dryer however neither the washer or dryer was very efficient. The only safety issue we had was the stairs going to lowest floor, no stair rail for lowest set of steps. Two of our eldest (both in their early 70s) had some trouble navigating. Overall it was a great place for a few days visit

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyde R.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break

Our family had a great time kayaking and fishing on the property. The house had lots of room and everything we needed. We loved sitting on the porch at the end of the day to watch the sunset. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marcie M.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the Woods

Great cabin in the woods. We were in the area for my daughter's wedding. It was close and met our needs. There are 5 bedrooms which was more than what we even needed. The only thing I would caution about is if you have young children like we did, the stairs are extremely dangerous. There are no spindles in the railing on the stairs. It is just a pipe railing. A Child could fall through easily to the other stairs below---it would be a long fall on wooden stairs. Also, the log railing on the overlook from from the top floor looking over into the living room does not go all the way to the floor. Our 2 year old granddaughter could have easily fit and fallen through the space. If you don't have small children, the house would be fine, but it definitely has too many opportunities for small children to get seriously hurt. It has a nice upper deck for relaxing and looking out at the pond. The kitchen is well appointed, although we were too busy and not there enough to cook anything, but there is a good little mexican restuarant right down the road.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacresha S.

1 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

This property was beyond beautiful! The hosts were easy to get in contact with and were very helpful. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chuck H.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up keep

Could use a little love and care

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

15 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of Dove Ranch

We were very disappointed in this property. Not as shown on pictures. Lock on gate was first issue. Should be told it's a clip and not a true lock and how to open it. There is a wasp issue. You have three active nests we saw and my grandson got stung by a live one in the room on the top floor. Room to the right. There were a few dead ones we found but a live one also on the floor he didn't see and stepped on and got stung. Another live one had to be killed. Needless to say I needed a five bedroom house and since after that no one wanted to sleep in that room it was not used. There were towels and linens left in the dryer that we ended up folding up. The deadbolt on the door downstairs only locks if you pull up on the door and was not easy to lock. Definitely couldn't do any kayaking or paddleboat since almost no water. Grass was very overgrown and the picture looked nothing like what's on the website. Rooms were okay but the wasp issue and the gate issue were definitely a turn off. We could see outside on some parts of the home so. Needs updated and some work done to it and I would suggest adding a hot tub for times when you have barely in water and can't kayak or paddleboat. Wasn't sure about hiking any of the property either as there were several trees down and like I said early lots of very tall not well taken care of grass and grounds. For the money paid will definitely not return to this rental.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country log cabin

The house is great, with 3 floors for spreading out. Never felt our 8 people were in each other's way. Could use some newer pots and pans, but everything else was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri C.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aunts/Cousins Trip

This was a fabulous place! Pros - everyone had a private bath, beautiful and private location, fully stocked kitchen Cons - location and entry directions were a little vague, not enough living room or patio seating Would definitely rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Becky W., Montgomery, TX

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Property/Needs Updating

My family rented this property while attending a family wedding in Valley View. Beautiful property. Great House. VERY comfortable beds. Owner needs to replace broken recliner chairs to provide more seating in the living area. Inside stairs and balcony railings are not to code for small children or pets. We would highly recommend this property once the things above are addressed! Beautiful area!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

TANYA P.

18 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenic and peacful.

Trails, fishing and kayaking. Wonderful place to disconnect and spend great time with family. Firepit by large pond, well lit at night. Good parking. Just make sure you bring a lot of bottled water. If you plan on using the barbecue pit you might want to bring a can of propened. 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths on 3 stories was perfect for extended family members. Recommend highly. Will go again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out of town wedding spot

We had a wedding at Towering Oaks and had a big group of friends coming in from around the country. Dove Ranch was a great place for us to stay versus all getting hotel rooms. Clean and well taken care of, had everything we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laury S.

25 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Birthday party for 90 year old

The property was beautiful and perfect for a family gathering. Although not very handicap friendly with three floors the main floor was perfect for a large group get together. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely do it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

21 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College friends gathered for wedding

Just spent St.Patrick's day weekend at the Dove Ranch w/ friends - we came from all over the country for a big birthday/wedding weekend and the Dove Ranch was perfect ! It's rustic yet extremely comfortable, the kitchen is VERY well equipped, beds are comfortable and the outside spaces were perfect for us all to gather. We loved the fire pit, the outside decks, the layout was perfect to gather our entire group in w/ space for all! Would definitely recommend. Little things like have an Alexa so could play music- made it perfect! We had a couple issues but the property managers were extremely responsive. Never could get the tv room set up to work ( missing remote & would not sync w/ a phone) but otherwise everything was terrific!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and overall experience

House was great, beds and sheets were so comfortable, my wife was already trying to find them online to replace ours. Kids caught lots of fish in the pond....big ones! Everything worked as advertised. Big screen was awesome! Very nice stay. Only downside, some construction issues...home is not water tight and there is evidence of water intrusion. Upstairs bathroom not grouted or sealed in any way. A small amount of water on the floor from the shower will result in leaks into the half bath below. This didn't create any issues for us but would be very easy for guests to inadvertently damage the property and general water intrusion could cause guest-related issues down the road, including mold. Just something of which to stay cognizant. Oh, lastly, I saw the largest Coyote I have ever seen walking across the property. Waaaay cool!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

1 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Groups!

Love the fact this house had so many bathrooms! Perfect for large groups! The kayaks and paddle boat on the private pond was the highlight of our trip! The kids/teens loved it! The outdoor balcony was perfect for the adults to relax and watch the kids play! We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

thomas c.

31 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely place in the country

great privacy with inviting decks on 2 levels. good fishing pond with kayaks for further relaxation.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

25 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Wedding weekend

Our family came into town for my Nephew’s Wedding. We really enjoyed your rustic cabin and fishing in your pond. We also loved watching the UGA football game on your big screen TV.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

19 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We felt like we were on the mountains!

The house and views were fabulous! The owner and property manager were prompt to answer our questions and went beyond to make our event memorable. The property was perfect for our family and for hosting our son’s rehearsal dinner. The children loved playing outside, and the deck area was perfect for visiting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021