READ LONG DESCRIPTION w/HOUSE RULES + ANSWER Pre-Book QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING! This Cabin is located at RAPHA’S REST Spiritual Retreat & Country Resort ... a PLACE OF PRESENCE ... surrounded by 42 wooded acres w/trails to hike, explore & spend time w/Papa-God. The open 2nd story terrace overlooks L view of the property. ** MULTI-NIGHT DISCOUNT ** Play w/goats, read a book, relax in the hot tub, roast marshmallows ... PERFECT Rest-stop of healing REST & RESTORATION for your continued journey! The space WELCOME TO RAPHA’s REST RETREAT!! Read detailed Description & House Rules BEFORE BOOKING! HUMMINGBIRD NEST HIDEAWAY LOFT is at its optimum $VALUE & COMFORT for REST & RESTORATION when enjoyed 2+ nights - HOWEVER, we did recently make it available for 1-night stays. ** Ask about DISCOUNT for active MILITARY, VETERANS, & MINISTRY LEADERS (w/documentation) ** HUMMINGBIRD NEST HIDEAWAY LOFT is located at RAPHA’S REST Spiritual Retreat & Country Resort ... a PLACE OF PRESENCE ... surrounded by 42 wooded acres w/trails to hike, explore & spend time w/Papa-God. Before describing this DESTINATION RETREAT, please note we are only set up for very specific sojourners & may not be the best place for you ... (QUESTIONS @ HOUSE RULES BEFORE BOOKING). For example, NO PETS, ALCOHOL, or TOBACCO (incl. vaping) for liability reasons. SAFETY: We take ALL of our cabin guests’ safety very seriously. For that reason we DO NOT accept 3rd Party bookings without prior authorization. For example, if you wish to “scholarship” a weekend as a gift, we can accommodate; however, if you are looking to book for someone else (ie. business trip), we are not the place for you. With 5 cabins, all of our guests deserve to know other guests have been properly vetted by us. ENGLISH: Guests must be able to communicate in ENGLISH for the safety of all. We are an interactive property & best experienced when all amenities & boundaries are clearly understood. IF PARAMETERS ARE NOT AN ISSUE, PLEASE READ ON... The retreat at RAPHA’s REST offers 5 Cabins & 3 Private Rooms remotely located in the piney woods of East Texas. With a location only 1-2 hours from Louisiana, Tyler, and Dallas/Fort Worth, Rapha’s Rest is a great space to congregate for small family reunions or ministry groups! Cozy Rooms and Cabins on 42 acres were created for sojourners seeking healing REST & RESTORATION to hike, explore, & spend time w/Papa-God. Play w/the goats, read a book, relax in the hot tub, roast marshmallows, enjoy seasonal show of bats dancing at sunset ... PERFECT REST-STOP on your continued journey! HUMMINGBIRD NEST is our only cabin to accommodate larger families with 2 separate bedrooms sleeping 6 (7 with a portable twin cot set up upon request). This cabin is lofted up high with balcony deck overlooking our wooded acreage, pool and (future) pond. Bedroom 1 has a QUEEN w/Tempur-Pedic mattress, Bedroom 2 has 4 ADULT SIZE BUNK BEDS w/Ladder Access, and upon request a cot size TWIN can be set up in the Living Area. [Note: TOP 2 BUNKS do not have safety rails & not suitable for young children]. The kitchen at HUMMINGBIRD NEST comes fully stocked with full-size appliances including a stove, refrigerator, & microwave in addition to its outdoor grill. It offers a balcony deck for privacy, a gas grill & easy access to amenities at main house deck ... pool, hot tub, & (future) pond. Outside its covered sitting porch, you will also find a firepit to enjoy late nights reminiscing or roasted smores and marshmallows [Ask about a SMORES BASKET available for a small DONATION.] We especially recommend this cabin for couples and families of 4-6. However, for a small set-up fee of $10/night, we can add a cot to the Living Room [total of 7]. STILL NOT SURE?? Check out all of our cabin designs, or ask for our recommendation! https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/153425341 PARKING: FREE / 2 VEHICLES. $10/stay for each additional vehicle - INQUIRE @ BOOKING PROPERTY: In addition to 42 acres to explore & your own private deck, relax on large Retreat Center Pool Deck - also perfect for group gatherings when using multiple cabins. A hot tub & fire-pit is perfect for enjoying those cooler evenings. Multiple yard games including corn-hole, frisbee golf (1 basket), horseshoes, etc! Summer evenings can bring a bat show over the newly dug (future) pond. [ 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!!] HIKING: There are 42 tree'd acres to hike, pray, & explore. You will need good shoes for exploring/walking, especially when wet. WORK-OUT ROOM: Complete with weights, a TreadClimber, and MASSAGE CHAIR!! Bluetooth your favorite relaxing tubes to the Chair. Just another layer of “Rest” for guests here at Rapha’s Rest!! POOL: Open 8am-10pm so BRING SWIM SUITS!! Kids love it but it was designed around adults: Pool features Waterfall, Hot Tub, & Tanning ledge. BEACH TOWELS provided in each Cabin, but you may want to bring a robe/flip flops for walking back to room or cabin. Please be respectful of other guests. 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. (We understand delays happen, but you may not be fond of cold showers if propane is depleted!) LATTES/ ICED COFFEES: Upon request with small DONATION when “Barista Cheryl” is avail. [formerly owned a Coffeehouse] NOTE: FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST avail. by DONATION (Couple $30; Family $12ea /$5 under 5) when Randy & Cheryl are avail. PLEASE REQUEST UPON BOOKING. It may include any of the following ... farm-fresh eggs casserole, our own coffee roast, juice, pancakes, bacon, sweet rolls/muffins or other ... served inside the Retreat Center Main House or on the poolside deck. - When available, a dozen farm fresh chicken eggs ($5), a doz. quail eggs ($3) or a S'more's Pkg ($8) for the firepit can be purchased. - CHECK-IN/OUT … FOR THIS LISTING, important PROPERTY INSTRUCTIONS upon ARRIVAL. We may not work for all… SO PLEASE READ: — CHECK-IN: 3-7:00pm [FIRM] ** Plan +30min for traffic/detours — CHECK-OUT: 1pm [FIRM] ** INSTRUCTIONS sent to cell# *** EARLY/LATE CHECK-IN/OUT: Up to 2-HOUR Early/Late Check-in/out for $25 Donation WHEN OWNERS AVAIL ($40/both) … INQUIRE @ BOOKING. [Proceeds go to HEALING HAND-UP MINISTRIES which oversees maintenance at Rapha’s Rest.] ANIMALS: Our property cannot accommodate PETS or EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS. [Certified Service Dogs permitted]. However, we have a virtual zoo ... 2 VERY LARGE lovable dogs, 2 cats, small goats, multitude chickens/turkeys/quail, and 1 potbelly pig! INTERNET: The Retreat Ctr Main House has internet available, but it is VERY SLOW - fine for a quick email check, but it does not stream well if you need to do extensive work/Zoom calls, etc. We also ask that you not upload/download/ or stream movies, games, etc. while here due to the LIMITED SPEED/ DATA. LIBRARY: We want guests to be as free from distractions as possible, so we do not have cable in the rooms/ cabins. However, we have a full LIBRARY of BOOKS & DVDs for rainy or extra hot days (or bring your own!) We are also working on a small BOOKSTORE onsite for the future!! BOATERS: Only minutes from Lake Fork/Lake Quitman, we make every effort to park your boat. However, if Overnight Battery Charging needed, we only have 1 cabin for boat hookup [$20 donation]. INQUIRE @ BOOKING. All Fish cleaned outside with remains sealed & placed in trash (not tossed on property). 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. We now have a VISITOR POLICY w/ DONATION that applies to ALL visitors of Cabin Guests … DETAILS BELOW. KID FRIENDLY? While the answer is YES, our design is ADULT-ORIENTED. For example, the pool was created with adult relaxation in mind - it is not a sports pool. Kids do enjoy it, however. 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 again to receive all the “Rest & Restoration” that God has waiting to give in His Presence. 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. One name for Jesus is Jehovah-Rapha which means "God our Healer". Rapha’s Rest was created as a healing PLACE OF PRESENCE ... a PERFECT rest-stop on your continued journey for healing REST & RESTORATION! Blessings, Randy & Cheryl Bland ** NON-REGISTERED VISITORS ** VISITOR POLICY is determined on a case by case basis. It will include a DONATION/per visitor + AGREEMENT to Property/HOUSE RULES with RELEASE OF LIABILITY. 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. CABIN VISITOR POLICY: 1) All Visitors must be pre-approved through Blands, and only approved when it is compatible with all guest cabins booked during your stay. It is not an automatic privilege & we CANNOT GUARANTEE approval. INQUIRE @ BOOKING. 2) If you wish to request a visitor(s), please clarify a. WHO (Name/Cell# for us to send HOUSE RULES)? b. WHAT DAY / TIME? c. HOW LONG? 3) 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. 4) All Visitors must agree to HOUSE RULES/ RELEASE of LIABILITY. The Donation PAYMENT is surety and a pledge of Agreement to such. A signed agreement may also be required upon arrival. 5) NO OVERNIGHT VISITORS that were not in original Booking. 6) All visitors must be OFF PROPERTY by SUNDOWN. 7) $ DONATION OPTIONS 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 W/ AMENITIES (ie. Pool, etc.) LEAVE BY SUNSET REQUEST @ BOOKING. We will let you know what we can/cannot do once request is submitted. ** 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: 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 (Couple $30; Family $12ea /$5 under 5) when Randy & Cheryl are avail. PLEASE REQUEST UPON BOOKING. It may include any of the following ... farm-fresh eggs casserole, our OWN COFFEE LINE, juice, pancakes, bacon, sweet rolls/muffins or other ... served inside the Main House or on the poolside deck. - 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 ($8) 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.