Bird-Nest Hideaway: Spiritual Retrt & Cntry Resort

Read detailed “YOUR PROPERTY” DESCRIPTION w/HOUSE RULES + ANSWER Pre-Book QUESTIONS BEFORE Booking! CABIN is located at RAPHA’S REST Spiritual Retreat & Country Micro Resort ... a PLACE OF PRESENCE. This 2BR Loft w/FULL KITCHEN + 2nd story terrace w/ view of beautiful wooded 42acre Property is our closest cabin to amenities. Play w/goats, relax in hot tub, walk the trails, roast marshmallows around your fire-pit ... PERFECT Rest-stop for healing REST & RESTORATION on your continued journey! The space WELCOME TO RAPHA’s REST RETREAT! ** Read entire LISTING DESCRIPTION + HOUSE RULES BEFORE Booking! ** [Ie. NO PETS, NO ALCOHOL or TOBACCO incl. Vaping for liability reasons.] Before describing this DESTINATION RETREAT, please note we are only set up for very specific sojourners & may not be the best place for you ... send QUESTIONS @ HOUSE RULES BEFORE BOOKING. BOOKING REQUESTS: If Pre-Book QUESTIONS REQUIRED TO BOOK have not been answered, you will have until the noon or the end of the day (whichever is sooner) to provide information, OR we will DECLINE your REQUEST. NOTE: Due to multiple issues this past year, we NO LONGER accept LAST MINUTE Guests, 1st AIRBNB STAY Guests, or Guests with NO PRIOR REVIEWS, except in rare instances. ** DISCOUNTS for MULTI-NIGHT GUESTS, MILITARY, & MINISTRY LEADERS (w/docs) ** 3rd PARTY BOOKINGS: If you wish to “scholarship” a weekend as a gift (ie. pastor appreciation), we can usually accommodate! However, if you wish to book for different party (ie. business trip), we are not the place. We take guest safety VERY seriously. For that reason we DO NOT accept 3rd Party bookings without prior authorization. ALL of our other guests deserve to trust that each guest has been properly vetted. IF PARAMETERS ARE NOT AN ISSUE, PLEASE READ ON... BIRD-NEST HIDEAWAY LOFT is located at RAPHA’S REST Spiritual Retreat & Country MicroResort ... a PLACE OF PRESENCE ... surrounded by 42 wooded acres w/trails to hike, explore & spend time w/Papa-God. This CABIN is at its optimum $VALUE & COMFORT for REST & RESTORATION when enjoyed 2+ nights - HOWEVER, we did recently make it available for 1-night stays. The Retreat at RAPHA’s REST offers 5 Cozy Cabins & 3 Private Rooms remotely located on 42 acres in the piney woods of E TX, only 1-2 hours from Louisiana, Tyler, and DFW. Great for sojourners seeking healing REST & RESTORATION, or for small family reunions or ministry groups! Play w/the goats, read a book, roast marshmallows, or enjoy seasonal show of bats dancing at sunset ... PERFECT REST-STOP on your continued journey! BIRD-NEST HIDEAWAY is a 2BR Loft (stairs) w/FULL KITCHEN + 2nd story terrace w/ view of beautiful wooded 42acre Property is our closest cabin to pool amenities. Kitchen comes fully stocked w/ full-size appliances including a stove, refrig, & microwave in addition to outdoor grill (charcoal provided). Master has a QUEEN bed w/Tempur-Pedic mattress & small closet. 2nd BR includes 4 adult-size bunks. [Note: TOP 2 BUNKS do not have built-in safety rails & not suitable for young children. We do offer 1 portable bed rail UPON REQUEST]. For a small set-up fee of $10, we can add a cot [total of 7]. Recommend this cabin for couples & families of 4-6. STILL NOT SURE?? Chk out all 5 of our cabin designs, or ask for our recommendation! [https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/153425341] PARKING: FREE / 3 VEHICLES. $15/stay for each additional vehicle. [DETAILS @ possible BOAT PARKING BELOW] … *CONFIRM BEFORE BOOKING* ENGLISH: Guests must be able to speak ENGLISH for the SAFETY of all. We are an interactive property & best experienced with all amenities & boundaries clearly understood. FIRE-PIT: You have access to fire-pit to enjoy late night reminiscing or roasted marshmallows. [SMORES PKG @ $10] FIRE-PIT SAFETY: At present, wood is provided. If you need more wood, please request. Do not use wood larger than circumference of fire-put. NOTE: Fire-pits may NOT be a used when Wood County FIRE BAN is in affect, or when Hosts determine winds/weather make a fire dangerous. DO NOT LEAVE FIRE-PIT UNATTENDED (controlled smoldering coals are fine) … common sense! PROPERTY: In addition to your private terrace, relax on our exlarge Retreat 4-Tier Pool Deck — plenty of deck stations for each cabin to enjoy apart from other guests. Also perfect for group gatherings when using multiple cabins. Yard games including corn-hole, frisbee golf (1 basket), etc! Summer evenings can bring a bat show over the newly dug pond. ** MINORS: We encourage exploring, playing w/ goats, etc, but there are many potential dangers. So … ALL MINORS under 18 must have an adult ONSITE. ALL CHILDREN under 13 must be accompanied around the 42-acre Propty by an adult or older sibling … for SAFETY of ALL. HIKING: 42 tree'd acres to hike, pray, & explore — bring good shoes, especially when muddy. [ NOTE: You will notice multiple unfinished projects around the property! We're a work-in-progress, but it shouldn't keep you from having a good time!!] WORK-OUT ROOM: **ADULTS ONLY!** Complete with weights, a TreadClimber, and MASSAGE CHAIR!! BLUETOOTH your favorite relaxing tunes to the Chair. Just another layer of “Rest” for guests here at Rapha’s Rest!! BOOKSTORE/ MOVIES: We just opened our BOOKNOOK & VINTAGE COUNTRY STORE … books, gifts, snacks & farm-fresh eggs!! We want guests to be as free as possible from distractions, so we do not have cable in the cabins/rooms. However, we have a full LIBRARY of DVDs/ BOOKS to enjoy on rainy & hot days! PRAYER CHAPEL: So excited to have our “CHAPEL IN THE WOODS” finally open - it’s been a labor of love!! Another quiet space to spend with Papa-God. POOL: Open 8am-10pm so BRING SWIM SUITS!! Kids love it but it was designed around ADULTS: Waterfall, Hot Tub, Tanning ledge, etc. BEACH TOWELS provided in each Cabin, but you may wish to bring a robe/flip flops for walking back & forth. ** KID FRIENDLY? While the answer is YES, RETREAT design is ADULT-ORIENTED, so it is NOT a sports pool. Kids do enjoy, however! [See parameters]: POOL NOTES: - Keep CHILDREN RESPECTFUL of NOISE LEVEL & other GUESTS’ PERSONAL SPACE. An adult must be within eye-site — for SAFETY OF ALL! - NO JUMPING from Hot tub to pool! - NO MUSIC PLS (even on your phone) as guests have different tastes. If you would like to add MUSIC at the pool, pls ASK HOST to turn on SPEAKER for RAPHA’S REST RADIO (choose from 3 Mixes). THANK YOU!! ** SWIM AT OWN RISK ** YEAR-ROUND HOT TUB: (Attach’d to Pool) **IMPORTANT** DUE TO RISING COST OF PROPANE, use 1x FREE/Booking. Each additional use = $15 DONATION. [Once temperatures drop below 50 degrees, each use $15]. We ask that once you request heat on, you ARRIVE WITHIN 10 MINUTES of being ready - after that we have to cut it off. (Delays happen, but you may not be fond of cold showers if propane is gone!) LATTES/ FRAPPES: Upon request with small DONATION when “Barista Cheryl” is avail. [formerly owned a Coffeehouse] FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST: Upon request with DONATION (Single $25; Couple $40; Family $15ea /$10 under 10) when Randy & Cheryl are avail. REQUEST @ BOOKING. It may include any of the following ... farm-fresh eggs or egg casserole, bacon, biscuits/gravy, our own coffee roast, juice, fruit, pancakes/sweet rolls/muffins, etc ... served inside Main House or outside, weather pending. NOTE: If you require a specific diet, this may not be the best option for you … many amazing Breakfast Eateries listed in our GUIDEBOOK! ** When avail, a dozen farm fresh chicken eggs ($5) or a S'more's Pkg ($10) for the fire-pit can be purchased. CHECK-IN/OUT: Important INSTRUCTIONS upon ARRIVAL … This may NOT work for you … SO PLEASE READ: — CHK-IN: 3-7:00pm [FIRM] ** Add 30+min for traffic! — CHK-OUT: 1:00pm [FIRM] ** INFO sent to cell ** EARLY/ LATE CHK-IN/ OUT (2hrs): $25 Donation WHEN OWNERS AVAIL ($40/both). ASK @ BOOKING. INTERNET: We encourage guests to get the full benefit of RAPHA’s REST by detaching from all devices. However, the POOL DECK does have internet available when needed - slow, but fine for a quick email check. We ask that you NOT upload/download/ or stream movies, games, etc. due to the LIMITED SPEED/ DATA. THANK YOU!! ANIMALS: Our property cannot accommodate PETS or EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS. [Certified Service Dogs permitted w/DOCS]. However, we have a virtual zoo ... 2 VERY LARGE lovable dogs, 2 cats, small goats, multitude chickens/turkeys & 1 potbelly pig! BOATERS: We are only minutes from Lake Fork/ Lake Quitman! We cannot guarantee BOAT PARKING, but we make every effort, depending on what all of our other guests’ needs are. If Overnight Battery CHARGING needed, there is a DONATION of $10/night required. BRING an extra long EXTENSION CORD. All Fish cleaned outside with remains sealed & placed in trash (not tossed on Propty). NOTE: We have only ONE CABIN that can handle 2 BOATS [Inquire BEFORE BOOKING]. UNREGISTERED VISITOR POLICY: It is not a surprise that guests occasionally want to share their Rapha’s Rest experience w/ a friend or family member. HOWEVER, due to past experiences we have had to become STRICT @ non-reservation visitors on the property. VISITOR POLICY includes an added $DONATION (Outlined Below) + AGREEMENT to PROPERTY/HOUSE RULES + SIGNED RELEASE OF LIABILITY. [NOTE: All DONATIONS go to HEALING HAND-UP MINISTRIES which oversees maintenance at Rapha’s Rest.] FINAL WORD: One name for Jesus is Jehovah-Rapha which means "God our Healer". The primary purpose of Rapha’s Rest is found in its name ... REST. If you choose to bring your children, we encourage you to come back another time to receive all the “Rest & Restoration” that God has waiting to give in His Presence! Blessings, Randy & Cheryl Bland ————————————— ** NON-REGIST’D VISITORS ** 1) All Visitors must be pre-approved through Blands, and only approved when it is compatible with all guests booked during your stay. It is not an automatic privilege & we CANNOT GUARANTEE approval. INQUIRE @ BOOKING. 2) If you still wish to request a visitor(s), please clarify a. WHO (Name/Cell# for HOUSE RULES)? b. WHAT DAY / TIME? c. HOW LONG? 3) $ DONATION OPTIONS are as follows: - $40/visitor/per day… Any length of time + AMENITIES (ie. Pool, etc.), LEAVE BY SUNSET - $20/visitor/per day … 2-8 hours, NO AMENITIES (ie. pool, etc), LEAVE BY SUNSET - FREE … Less than 2 hours (ie. a meal / visiting) at your cabin area, NO AMENITIES (ie. pool, massage chair, etc) LEAVE BY SUNSET 4) NO OVERNIGHT VISITORS that were not in original Booking. 5) All visitors must be OFF PROPERTY by SUNDOWN. 6) All Visitors must agree to HOUSE RULES & SIGN RELEASE of LIABILITY upon arrival. The Donation PAYMENT is surety and a pledge of Agreement to such. 7) Please DO NOT give out our GATE CODE. This is for the security of all. Please meet Guests at Front Entrance and have them follow you to your Cabin. REQUEST @ BOOKING. We will let you know what we can/cannot do once request is submitted. PRIMARY REASONS: a) MULTIPLE REQUESTS. We have 5 cabins + 3 Rooms where at times multiple bookings want to invite family/friends at same time. This can take away use of Amenities from paying guests, change our peaceful atmosphere, and increase property wear and maintenance. THEREFORE, your request is NOT GUARANTEED. b) LIABILITY/ SAFETY. We need to know who is on the property at all times. Since family/friends are not vetted, nor under the liability agreement of registered guests, this leaves both us & other guests vulnerable, especially when our GATE CODE is given out. ** NOTE: If a DONATION does not work for your visitors, there are lovely Coffee Houses, Parks, and Restaurants within a 10-minute drive to meet your friend/family! Guest access The county roads leading to our property are paved. Presently the quarter mile rock driveway from the gate through the property to the Main House is accessible for most vehicles. HUMMINGBIRD HIDEAWAY NEST has easy access to/from the Main House Retreat Center & its own designated parking. PARKING: FREE / 2 VEHICLES. $10/stay for each additional vehicle - INQUIRE @ BOOKING Once on the property, walking is the best way to access the 42 wooded acres. Other things to note UPGRADED AMENITIES & VISITOR APPROVAL GUIDELINES ** UPGRADED AMENITY OPTIONS by DONATION ** NOTE: Please read HOUSE RULES BEFORE BOOKING to keep communication lines open & insure we’re the best fit for your group. - EARLY/LATE CHECK-IN OPTION: (Ck-In 3-7pm) Up to 2-Hour Early/Late Check-In/Out for $25 DONATION when available. [$40/Both] INQUIRE @ BOOKING. - LATTES/ ICED COFFEES: By DONATION when “Barista Cheryl” is avail. [formerly owned coffeehouse in Saint Jo, Texas]. - FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST avail. by DONATION (Single/Couple $20/ea; Family $15ea /$10 under 10) when Randy & Cheryl are avail. PLEASE REQUEST UPON BOOKING. It may include a mix of any of the following ... fresh fruit, farm-fresh eggs, egg casserole, our OWN COFFEE LINE, juice, bacon, biscuits/gravy, sweet rolls/muffins/pancakes, or other ... served inside the Main House or on the poolside deck. NOTE: If you require a specific diet, we may not be the best option for you … many amazing Breakfast Eateries listed in our GUIDEBOOK! - Additional use of HOT TUB beyond 1x/Booking or in temps under 50 degrees - $15 DONATION - When available, a dozen farm fresh chicken eggs ($5), a doz. quail eggs ($3) or a S'more's Pkg ($10) for the firepit can be purchased anytime. - BOATERS: We are only minutes from Lake Fork and Lake Quitman. We make every effort to park your boat. However, if you need to charge your battery, TEXAS HICKORY HIDEOUT CABIN is our ONLY CABIN for Overnight Battery Charging at a DONATION of $10/night. [All proceeds go to HEALING HAND-UP MINISTRIES which oversees maintenance at Rapha’s Rest.] ** NON-REGISTERED VISITORS ** We have 5 cabins to oversee & serve on our property - communication is critical to ensure all guests experience all we offer here at Rapha’s Rest. INQUIRE @ BOOKING. It is not surprising that guests occasionally want to share their Rapha’s Rest experience w/ a friend/family member. Due to some previous bad experiences, however, we have had to become STRICT about Non-Reservation visitors on the property. Since we do not want to be in a position of deciding who is allowed and who is not, we now have a VISITOR POLICY which includes a DONATION + AGREEMENT to Property/HOUSE RULES with RELEASE OF LIABILITY. PRIMARY REASONS: 1) MULTIPLE REQUESTS. We have 5 cabins + 3 Rooms where at times multiple guests want to invite family/ friends. We have had issues with multiple Guest Visitor Requests. This can take away use of Amenities from paying guests, change our peaceful atmosphere, and increase property wear & maintenance. THEREFORE, it is NOT A GUARANTEE. 2) LIABILITY/ SAFETY. We need to know who is on the property at all times. Since family/friends are not vetted, nor under the liability agreement of registered guests, this leaves both us & other guests vulnerable, especially if our GATE CODE is given out. CABIN VISITOR POLICY: 1) All Visitors must be pre-approved through Randy or Cheryl Bland, and only approved when it is compatible with all guests booked on the Property. It is not an automatic privilege & we CANNOT GUARANTEE approval. INQUIRE @ BOOKING. 2) Please do not give out our GATE CODE. This is for the security of all. Please meet Guests at Front Entrance and have them follow you to your Cabin. 3) All Visitors must agree to HOUSE RULES/ RELEASE of LIABILITY. Their Donation PAYMENT is surety and a pledge of Agreement to such. A written signature may also be provided upon arrival. 4) NO OVERNIGHT VISITORS not in original Booking. 5) All visitors must be OFF PROPERTY by SUNDOWN. 6) DONATION PAYMENTS are as follows: - $10 DONATION/visitor… Less than 3 hours (ie. a meal / visiting) at your cabin area, NO AMENITIES (ie. pool, etc) LEAVE BY SUNSET - $20 DONATION/visitor… More than 3 hours, NO AMENITIES (ie. pool, etc) LEAVE BY SUNSET - $40 DONATION/visitor… Any length of time WITH AMENITIES (ie. Pool, etc.) LEAVE BY SUNSET 7) If you still wish to request a visitor(s), please clarify a. WHO (Name/Cell# for HOUSE RULES)? b. WHAT DAY / TIME? c. HOW LONG? REQUEST @ BOOKING. We will let you know what we can or cannot do once your request is submitted. [All proceeds go to HEALING HAND-UP MINISTRIES which oversees maintenance at Rapha’s Rest.] ** NOTE: If a DONATION does not work for your visitors, please remember, there are lovely Coffee Houses, Parks, and Restaurants within a 10 minute drive to meet your family/friend! CHECK OUT EXCURSIONS GUIDEBOOK for suggestions.