# Whispering Pines Retreat

> Private 3-bedroom cabin on 300 acres of East Texas pine forest near Jacksonville, TX — with a 7.6-acre stocked pond, hot tub, and complete seclusion. Sleeps up to 10 (8 in the cabin, 10 with the optional RV suite). Book direct with no platform fees, or through Airbnb and VRBO.

Whispering Pines Retreat is a privately-owned, self-hosted vacation rental — not a resort, hotel, or managed chain property. The entire 300-acre property is exclusive to one booking party at a time: no shared spaces, no neighboring guests, no public access. Located near Jacksonville, TX, approximately 2 hours from Houston, 2 hours from Dallas–Fort Worth, and 3 hours from Austin. Rated 5.0 on Airbnb and 10/10 on VRBO. Owned and personally hosted by David and Theresa.

## Property

- [Home](https://www.pines-retreat.com/): Property overview, key amenities, guest reviews, and full specs.
- [The Cabin](https://www.pines-retreat.com/the-cabin): Interior layout, bedrooms, and photos of the cabin.
- [Cabin Amenities](https://www.pines-retreat.com/cabin-amenities): Full amenity list for the cabin and grounds.
- [Planning Your Stay](https://www.pines-retreat.com/the-cabin/planning-your-stay): Check-in/check-out details, house rules, and what to bring.
- [Outdoors](https://www.pines-retreat.com/outdoors): The 300 acres — trails, wildlife, and the pond.
- [Fishing](https://www.pines-retreat.com/outdoors/fishing): Pond details, stocked species, and fishing policy.
- [Through the Seasons](https://www.pines-retreat.com/outdoors/seasons): What the property offers across the year.
- [Premium Coffee Bar](https://www.pines-retreat.com/the-cabin/the-coffee-bar): Dedicated coffee bar with multiple brewing methods, fresh beans, grinder, Nespresso, espresso, Moccamaster, Chemex, French press, teas, hot cocoa, milk frother, syrups, Texas honey, and sonic-style ice for iced coffee.

## Booking

- [Book Direct](https://www.pines-retreat.com/book): Check availability and book directly, no platform fees.
- [FAQ](https://www.pines-retreat.com/faq): Answers on booking, guest capacity, pets, cancellation policy, and amenities.
- [Reviews](https://www.pines-retreat.com/reviews): Guest reviews from Airbnb, VRBO, and direct bookings.

## About

- [Meet Your Hosts](https://www.pines-retreat.com/meet-your-hosts): About David and Theresa, the owners and on-site hosts.
- [Local Attractions](https://www.pines-retreat.com/local-attractions): Nearby towns, dining, and things to do off-property.
- [Contact](https://www.pines-retreat.com/contact): Direct contact for questions or special requests.

## Optional

- [East Texas Cabin Rental — from Dallas](https://www.pines-retreat.com/east-texas-cabin-rental-from-dallas-2-5-hours-to-300-private-acres): Drive-time and trip-planning info for Dallas–Fort Worth guests.
- [East Texas Cabin Rental — from Houston](https://www.pines-retreat.com/east-texas-cabin-rental-from-houston-2-5-hours-to-300-private-acres): Drive-time and trip-planning info for Houston guests.
- [East Texas Cabin Rental Overview](https://www.pines-retreat.com/east-texas-cabin-rental-private-300-acre-retreat): General East Texas retreat overview.
- [Fishing Cabin — Private Bass Lake](https://www.pines-retreat.com/fishing-cabin-east-texas-private-bass-lake-on-300-acres): Fishing-focused landing page.
- [Family Retreat](https://www.pines-retreat.com/family-retreat-east-texas): Property framed for family trips and gatherings.
- [Corporate Retreat](https://www.pines-retreat.com/corporate-retreat-east-texas): Property framed for small corporate or team retreats.