Al Fresco Dining | Fire Pit w/ S'more Station | Serene Surroundings Trade traffic lights for towering pines at this Crockett vacation rental! Nestled near the heart of Davy Crockett National Forest, this retreat offers easy access to Ratcliff Lake, scenic trails, and the lush hardwoods of Big Slough. Spend your days exploring or spotting wildlife in peaceful wetlands, then return home to relax under a canopy of stars and soak in the quiet of East Texas. The pines are calling; pack your bags! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds - Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa INDOOR LIVING - Smart TV - Books/board games, ping-pong table - Breakfast nook, formal dining room - Dedicated workspace - Sitting room - Wood-burning fireplace (started wood provided) OUTDOOR LIVING - Covered deck w/ dining table - Gas grill & fire pit (propane provided) - Spacious yard KITCHEN - Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, air fryer, blender, toaster - Keurig & drip coffee makers (coffee provided) - Cooking basics, dishware/flatware - Spices GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central A/C & heating, ceiling fan - Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels - Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer - Washer/dryer, hangers FAQ - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) - Accessible by dirt road - 4 exterior security cameras (outward facing) ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story home, 2 small steps required to enter PARKING - Driveway (4 vehicles) - No garage access -- THE LOCATION -- - Quiet property located in Davy Crockett National Forest - 6 miles to 4C National Recreation Trailhead (20-mile, foot-traffic-only trail stretching from Ratcliff Lake to the Neches Bluff Overlook) - 8 miles to Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (45-acre lake w/ swimming, non-motorized boating & fishing) - 8 miles to Tall Pines Trailhead (2.5-mile trail popular for birdwatching & scenic forest views) - 8 miles to Piney Creek Horse Camp (over 50 miles of equestrian trails w/ 2 main trailheads: Piney Creek & White Rock) - 9 miles to Big Slough Wilderness (3,639-acre area within the forest w/ bottomland hardwoods & swampy ecosystems) - 14 miles to Neches Bluff Overlook (panoramic views of Neches River bottomlands) - 124 miles to George Bush Intercontinental Airport & 144 miles to William P. Hobby Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Please note that this property is located on a dirt road - This single-story home requires 1 small step to access the ramp and 1 small step to enter the home - Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the front of the house facing the entryway and front door, camera 2 is on the right side of the house facing the side of the house, camera 3 is on the back of the house facing the backyard, and camera 4 is on the left side of the house facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and audio when motion is detected