Hat & Star Ranch - One of a kind Get Away

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A cozy wooden room with a bed, a small table, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic cabin with a kitchenette, a bed, and a leather couch.
A rustic wooden deck with a gravel path leading to a metal shed.
A portable kitchen setup with a sink and faucet, situated outdoors with a view of a grassy field and a building in the background.
A small, single-story metal shed with a wooden door and a small porch area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gilmer, TX
  • Place, Historic Upshur Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake O' the Pines
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Messner Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Front Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Princess Potty

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Gilmer

Located in Gilmer, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Daingerfield State Park and Ellison Creek Reservoir. Kayaking, power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Gilmer, TX

What's nearby

  • Historic Upshur Museum - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Lake O' the Pines - 20 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Messner Lake - 21 min drive - 29.2 km
  • South Twin Lakes - 22 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Ellison Creek Reservoir - 26 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Longview, TX (GGG-East Texas Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell's Diner - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Midway Truck Stop Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pro - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Midway Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Debra's Diner - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hat & Star Ranch - One of a kind Get Away pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Hat & Star Ranch - One of a kind Get Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hat & Star Ranch - One of a kind Get Away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hat & Star Ranch - One of a kind Get Away?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hat & Star Ranch - One of a kind Get Away located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Historic Upshur Museum and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Ellison Creek Reservoir. Twin Lakes and South Twin Lakes are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is great and quick to reply for any odd questions or quick fixes. I've stayed here same weekend two years in a row. Very peaceful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2026
You're Welcome anytime - Glad you get to relax and enjoy the serenity -
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

This is our second year visting this place and it never disappoints. Robbie is an awesome property owner as well and communication is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
I need more quality people like you staying at my VRBO - I love that your kids asked to come back - We have a Dock and move outdoor items coming shortly - Hope to see you next year as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay!

We loved the place, the cabin, the quietness and we all had a great time fishing. Property owner was awesome to communicate with as was the property manager. Great people and definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Best of the Best!! We just absolutely loved it 😊
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

It was nice to watch my grandkids put away their electronic devices and enjoy the great outdoors. They fished, kayaked, swam, and just hung out. Was a great time just relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

GREAT FISHING

We had a great stay the fishing was amazing.We caught so many fish my shoulder was hurting ,lol. wife caught the bigest though. would recommend to anyone that wants to unplug . Great place to stay , great people as well .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We cannot say enough good things!

Our stay here was fantastic, plenty to do for our 9 and 16 year old. Husband and son fished sun up to sun down and caught a handful of 5 pounders, and over a 100 total for the weekend. The kids loved the kayaks, and we brought some floaties to float around in as well. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to camp out.

Beautiful place with solitude and a friendly staff. Keep in mind that the cabin is very small. Smaller than pics would indicate. No sink or running water or restroom inside. Everything is outside and the separate bathroom is separate but very nice. It is it a beautiful and quite place for a getaway, and just a short distance from Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I would have loved to given the place 5 stars cause it’s a beautiful place & Robbie the host is such a nice man. We will go back!!! Only reason I gave 3 stars on cleanliness is: The outdoor kitchen needs the gas grill replaced cause the bottom is rusted out & needs a little more TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and “outhouse” were clean and comfortable. I took the main bedroom and my travel buddy took the living area bed, we did not try the loft nook. We grilled on the coal grill and had the firepit going each night. I toured the pond on one of the kayaks. The weather was gorgeous and we watched the egrets and herons fish and listened to distant sounds of cows, one donkey, birds and frogs. We were there for a local event just two miles from the cabin. This was the perfect peaceful location to rest after a dusty day of off-roading. Having the outhouse setup took getting used to, but a flashlight for those afterdark trip made it pretty simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

RAINY WEEKEND

There is some vagueness in the property listing about the size and usage of the property. The property manager greeted me upon arrival and was friendly and helpful. He advised us that the lower and larger pond is a private waters club lake and was off limits. We had full access to one large pond and a smaller pond each of which containing all you can catch 1/4-2lb bass. We checked in at 4pm on a friday with great weather caught atleast 30 bass in two hours time. On saturday it rained allday, but the rain slowed enough around 4pm and were able to hook onto anther 15 fish. on Sunday the weather cleared and the fish decided not to bite so we packed up and were gone by the 12pm check out time. Many of the reviews mention the exterior bathroom as a problem, but i think it makes this place unique. All of the exterior cabin and pond cleaniness is spot on, but the interior of the cabin could use a little attention to detail. I am not sure about the reviews about the catfish and crappy fishing for the ponds we had access to, so id say just go prepared to catch unlimited smaller bass. The john boat and kayaks on site are a nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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