The closest vacation home near WinStar Casino & Lucas Oil Live—just 2 minutes away! Perfect for girls’ trips, bachelor weekends, or extended work weeks. This 3-bed, 2-bath retreat features five beds, fire pit, and games, Peaceful mornings, playful nights—The Connect has it all.
Unwind just minutes from food, fun, and live entertainment. Two additional units on site if you need more than 5 beds.
The Space 3 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms | 5 real beds (PLEASE no sofa sleeping)
Open, welcoming layout made for groups to gather and relax
Retreat patio
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Why Stay Here Unmatched location: 2 minutes to WinStar Casino, golf, spa, restaurants, and entertainment
Tailored for connection and relaxation—ideal for couples, friends, and work groups
Unique amenities hotels don’t have: karaoke, outdoor retreat patio, fire pit, and a private dome
Stay here and make your trip effortless, fun, and closer to the action than anywhere else.
What you get at The Connect Unwind & Reconnect: Fire Pits:
Outdoor Activities: Enjoy a friendly game of cornhole or disc golf, or simply relax. We also have a barbecue grill for your next cookout.
Entertainment at Your Doorstep: The Connect is just 2 minutes away from the world's biggest casino, offering endless entertainment options: Luxurious Spa Challenging Golf Course Live Concerts at Lucas Oil Venue
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Thackerville
Thackerville is home to this holiday home. Red River and Leonard Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frank Buck Zoo and Santa Fe Depot Museum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
WinStar World Casino and Resort - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
WinStar Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Border Casino - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
Frank Buck Zoo - 10 min drive - 22.5 km
Cooke County Courthouse - 11 min drive - 22.8 km
Getting around
Gainesville Station - 13 min drive
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Palladium Sports Lounge - 3 min drive
Grand Via Buffet - 2 min drive
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Dallas Cowboys Bar and Grill - 3 min drive
Neon Pig - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casino Hospitality Retreat - 2 Mins to WinStar pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Casino Hospitality Retreat - 2 Mins to WinStar?
As of 5 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casino Hospitality Retreat - 2 Mins to WinStar on 3 July 2026 start from NZ$538, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Casino Hospitality Retreat - 2 Mins to WinStar?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casino Hospitality Retreat - 2 Mins to WinStar?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casino Hospitality Retreat - 2 Mins to WinStar?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casino Hospitality Retreat - 2 Mins to WinStar located?
Situated in Thackerville, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of WinStar World Casino and Resort, Red River and WinStar Golf Club. Border Casino and Leonard Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a great property! We were so close to WinStar that getting home after the show took all of 10 minutes - most of which were used walking to the car! Next trip we would love to stay longer to take advantage of that fire pit! Comfortable, clean and lovely sitting areas.
The check in was easy, communication was perfect, WiFi worked great, comfortable and affordable. I highly recommend a stay, especially the closeness of WinStar.
Trenton H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words, Trenton! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a smooth check-in and enjoyed your stay — especially the convenience of being close to WinStar. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd absolutely love to welcome you back anytime. Safe travels and hope to see you again soon!
This property is close to WinStar and great for our quick weekend get away. Check in was easy, the beds were comfy and the host was a easy to get in touch with as needed. It's an older home with a few quirks, but met all of our needs.
Holley L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m glad the location made your weekend getaway to WinStar convenient and that you found the check-in process smooth and the beds comfortable.
Yes, the home does have a little character and I’m happy to hear it met all of your needs and provided a great stay overall.
I truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to host you again for your next quick getaway!
The Connect Team
My family & I had an awesome time! The open floor plan upstairs was perfect for hanging out & downstairs too! Especially after you take a beating at Winstar. Definitely recommend & we’ll definitely be here again!
Sivia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2026
love this review! 😊
I’m so glad your family had an awesome time and enjoyed the open floor plan upstairs and downstairs. Having space to spread out, hang out, and regroup (especially after a long night at WinStar!) is exactly what the house is designed for.
Thank you for the recommendation — that truly means a lot. I’ll be ready to host you again whenever it’s time for the next getaway!
The Connect by Felicia
We had 6 stay at the house. It is super clean, very comfortable. great TV, 3 bedrooms two baths. I highly recommend this house. we will stay there from now on when come to casino. Hostess was great and super available. I am use to staying at 5 star hotels and we very much enjoyed this updated clean house.
ron j.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2026
Ron, thanks so much. Creating a place that feels both elevated and welcoming is always the goal, and it makes me smile knowing it delivered for your casino getaway.
You were a pleasure to host, and I would absolutely love to welcome you back anytime. The house will be ready for you whenever WinStar calls your name again.
See you next trip!
Felicia at The Connect
Had a great stay over New Year’s at this house! Was perfect for our 3 couples, although it sleeps more. Practically walkable to the Casino and all the entertainment available. The host provided bottles of a nice rose’ champagne and party favors. What was really convenient was we could pre buy food trays to conveniently snack on! Highly recommend!
Charles A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2026
Thank you for spending your New Year’s with us! I love that the house was a perfect fit for your three couples and gave everyone space to relax and celebrate comfortably.
Being so close to the casino and entertainment really does make it easy to enjoy the night without the hassle — and I’m so glad you enjoyed the party favors. I wanted your celebration to feel effortless and special from start to finish.
You were a wonderful group to host. I’d absolutely love to welcome you back for another concert, celebration, or just-because getaway! 🥂
The Connect
Thank you! I love that you captured a group photo in the house — those are the memories that make the space come alive.
I’m so glad you found everything clean and enjoyed all the gadgets and amenities. I try to make sure guests have both comfort and a little fun built in.
You’re welcome back anytime for the next group photo moment!
The Connect by Felicia
Everything was as it said on the Internet. We had a great stay.
D G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
D., thank you for the wonderful 10/10 rating! We’re so glad to hear everything matched what you expected and that you enjoyed your stay from start to finish. It’s always our goal to make sure our guests feel right at home, and your feedback lets us know we’re on the right track. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing visit.
Stay blessed,
The Connect Team"
The entire property was cleaned and well maintained! Kitchen and bedrooms were very nice and clean. Very affordable and very close to Winstar. Could easily walk there in 5 minutes. Will stay there again if in the area and available.
Isaiah M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Isaiah, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad everything exceeded your expectations — from the clean, well-maintained spaces to our convenient location near WinStar. It means the world to know you’d choose to stay with us again. We’d love to welcome you back anytime — maybe even make it a fun quarterly tradition. And for future guests reading, we can’t wait to help you enjoy a relaxing, comfortable stay just like Isaiah did
Felicia is so warm and welcoming! Stayed at the house with 4 ladies going to a concert at WinStar! The house could have accommodated 3-4 more people! Plenty of room, plenty of comfortable beds, and very clean!
Meredith M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
Thrilled our location perfect for your group trip to WinStar! So glad you had plenty of space and comfy beds. We'd love to welcome your group back anytime! Thanks for the great review! You guys are great!!
The house is adorable and our group of 6 were there for a concert. This was just perfect for us. It was cold but we hope next time to enjoy the outdoor activities.
Chris V.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2024
Thank You for enjoying and sharing. A pleasure hosting your concert retreat. And yes sorry Cold outside New Year's Eve ...just think of the cold as a reason to come back for lil spring retreat to better enjoy the outside areas. (LOL)
Here's to taking 2023 out with a bang and taking even more time out for fun in 2024!
Looking Foward to your next stay
Felicia @ TheConnect Events and Retreat
This location was perfect to go to WinStar Casino!!! The house was perfect for the six of us! The hostess was amazing and easy to get a hold of when we needed something!! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!! The check in and out instructions come an hour before arriving and departure. It would be nice to receive a little sooner but definitely not a negative to this location as it was very nice.
Deb M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
Deb It made our day to read your wonderful review! Knowing you had such a perfect stay with your group of six and enjoyed the easy access to WinStar Casino is exactly what we aim for. We're so glad you found the house ideal and that our communication was helpful. Thanks for the note about the check-in/out instructions – we'll look into how we can share those details a bit earlier. We'd be delighted to host you and your group again in the future!
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We had a wonderful stay thisvpast weekend. Plenty of space for everyone. It was birthday trip and once the host was aware there was a welcome birthday banner and decore. Very nice touch. We had a slight issue with the wifi bit once alerted it was hangled in less tha 10 min. The host was in contact to check in on just to make sure we got in ok and how to reach them if need. Bonus we were so close to Winstar it took us longer for find parking then to get there; its right down the street. This has been voted our destination for Oklahoma here on out. Would highly recommend but also kinda want to keep this gem to myself
Jennifer, what an absolute joy it was to host you! Your 10/10 rating truly made our day, and we’re so happy you found everything just right. We put a lot of care into making our guests feel comfortable and at ease, so knowing your stay hit the mark means a lot to us. We’d be delighted to welcome you back whenever you’re ready for another getaway,
Stay Blessed
Looking forward t your next stay!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josh R.
19 May 2025
Josh R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Josh, thank you for the perfect 10/10! Even without a written comment, your rating speaks volumes, and we truly appreciate it. We’re glad you chose to stay with us and hope the experience was just what you were looking for. We’d love to host you again whenever you’re ready for another getaway.
Warm regards,
The Connect Team
About the host
Hosted by Felicia Hinton
Hello! Here at The Connect, we strive to create the perfect environments for relaxation, stress relief and celebrations of life.
urn your stay into a Retreat via concierge service to casino amenities – Simply book your stay then inbox- I’m due for a Retreat- Upgrade Me and we will make the booking adjustments for you.
Rejuvenate with our Signature 4&2 Day Retreats. Breakfast and onsite snack bar & dispo available. Four Day Retreat
Day 1: 4:20pm Connect Happy Hour with sips, sliders, music + Line Dance Class + Casino transports
Day 2 Wellness Patio gratitude workout + Breakfast + Indulge in a Day of Golf or 4.2 hours Spa Day Pass (Spa Pass allows you to experience the relaxation lounges, sauna, steam room, ice room, shower, hydrotherapy features, light snacks, and beverages. Swimwear is required for the co-ed spa area)
Day 3 Retreat Breakfast + Mindful meditation +Self Therapy Journaling + Movie Night @ The Connect
Day 4 Retreat Breakfast + Indulge in a Day of Golf or Terpene Tranquility Day with Massages onsite + Fire Pit Therapy @ Sunset Experience
$420 Per person Add on ************************************************************ Two Day Retreat
Day 1: 4:20pm Connect Happy Hour with sips, sliders, music + Line Dance Class + Casino transports
Day 2: Wake up to the Wellness Patio with Meditation, yoga mats & Fitness equipment workout + Breakfast + Indulge in a Day of Golf or 4.2 hours Spa Day Pass (Spa Pass allows you to experience the relaxation lounges, sauna, steam room, ice room, shower, hydrotherapy features, light snacks, and beverages. Swimwear is required for the co-ed spa area)
$220 Per person Add on
Why they chose this property
¼ mile away from Winstar World Casino 10 Acres of country side Golf @ WinStar’s Scissortail Golf Course Winstar Yoga- massage, meditation group option Casino Night @ The World’s Largest Casino
Great for a Gratitude Walk at Sunrise 1 Hour north of DFW AIRPORT
What makes this property unique
Dispensary on property Fire pits, covered patios and hammock on property are shared spaces Winstar Casino- 2 minutes away Scissortail golf course - 4 minutes away Winstar Event Center-3 minutes away Flower Therapy Dispensary - 1 minute away OK/TX stateline(Red River) - 7 minutes away Gainesville Zoo- 15 mins away Lake Murray - 35 mins away Turner falls - 45 mins away DFW Airport - 60 mins away
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests