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Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Dining
Outdoor dining
Children’s area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$1,106
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Explore the area

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Valley View, TX
  • Place, Lake Ray Roberts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Site of Fort Fitzhugh
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Valley View

A family-friendly stay in Valley View awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Lake Ray Roberts and 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. .Home features a Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining convenient. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and Hot tub as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include laundry facilities, limo/town car service and a games room. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Valley View holiday home include Site of Fort Fitzhugh and Jaycee Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Ray Roberts - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Site of Fort Fitzhugh - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Ray Roberts Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Cooke County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Frank Buck Zoo - 17 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitehorse Steakhouse & Oak Meadow Rank Wedding Venue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lake Kiowa Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪902 Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Continental Deli & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!

Bring your family for a stay that will create lifetime memories as you cohabitate with Puzzles and Jigsaw the Giraffe. This luxury bunkhouse, on the lower level of our Cattle Baron Suites, is dedicated to the Texas Pitchfork Ranch with all the amenities you and your fellow wranglers would expect and can enjoy. Your family can experience a 5 star stay! You’ll be able to observe puzzles our giraffe day & night and feed him our provided snacks only while in the comfort of your room. The room is stocked with complimentary snacks & drinks, a cappuccino machine , custom giraffe mugs, televisions with smart apps, toiletries & all bedding. We have room for the whole family with 2 sets of queen bunkbeds! (Please note: there is an additional $100 charge for each guest per night after the first 4 and loud excessive noise is not allowed for the safety of the animals.)

With this room you also have the option to make use of the adjoining door to our Waggoner Suite which can hold up to 2 guests. You can book both rooms for some amazing family fun!

Our ranch is located in the heart of North Texas just one hour from Dallas Fort Worth. We have amazing amenities to include hot tub, cowboy pool, game room, walking trails, prayer garden, firepits , scavenger hunt for big foot & more !!

You will be able to feed and watch puzzles the giraffe day and night right from the comfort of your room! If you are an animal lover this is the place to be!


Important Notes:
•  Lodging Only: This booking includes the cabin stay only. Dining experiences and animal tours are not included and must be booked separately at an additional cost.
•  Restaurant Hours: The Whitehorse Steakhouse is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays.
•  Cancellation Policy: Strict, nonrefundable, and no date adjustments once a reservation is made.
Amenities Included with Your Stay:
•  Full access to the ranch
•  Large picnic area with campfires and yard games
•  Walking trails and prayer garden
•  Pond for viewing emus and ducks
•  “Finding Bigfoot” activity
•  Pickleball court and basketball hoop
•  Hot tub and swim area as well as an inground pool
•  Playgrounds
•  Game room with board games, video games, and a microwave
•  Sunday church services
•  Spa (by appointment only, call (940)453-0406 ext. 4)
Animal Interaction Guidelines:
•  Guests may walk around and observe animals.
•  Feed approved animals with a $10 feed bucket (available for purchase).
•  Safety Rules:
    •  Do not pass under the “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” sign without a wildlife guide.
    •  No entering open gates, doors, or areas marked “Employees Only.”
    •  No touching animals unless part of a guided experience (USDA regulation).

Additional Experiences (Not Included with Lodging):
All experiences are nonrefundable and subject to a no-cancellation policy. Book early as they sell out quickly!

Oak Meadow Ranch Experiences

Immersive, Hands-On Animal Encounters for All Ages, except the water buffalo
(All experiences are non-refundable, non-cancellable and cannot be rescheduled once booked. Open to non-lodging guests unless noted.)



Signature Dining & Animal Experience

Dinner & Wildlife Tour – $299/person 4 hrs
Rotating gourmet 4–5 course, chef menu, dinner, live music, axe throwing, sloth encounter, interactive animal tour, and campfire fun.
(Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat @ 5:30 PM)

Sunday Brunch & Wildlife Tour – $299/person | 3 hrs
Rotating chef menu, live music, full bar, plus a full interactive animal tour.
(Sundays @ 12 PM, optional church @ 10:30 AM)



Private & Premium Encounters

Private Animal Tour – $750/person
Interact with all animals, privately guided.

Wake Up with the Lemurs – $400/person
Two lemurs wake you in your room, fruit breakfast, private lemur hangout, mimosa by the fire pit.

Babysit the Babies – $400/person
Playtime with our youngest wildlife.

Sloth Serenity – $600/person
One-on-one cuddle with baby sloth David Lee and our famous hugger Sir Winston! Includes charcuterie board, champagne, keepsake gift. Photographer add-on available. (Max 4 guests, private only)



Seasonal Water Experiences

Swim with Otters – $349/person, 1 hr
Play, feed, and swim in our heated spa with otters! (7 days a week, seasonal)

Water Buffalo Swim – $150/person
One guest at a time, photos available.



Fun Add-Ons & Extras

Feed Buckets – $10
Feed camels, deer, zebras, birds & more.

Continental Breakfast (Room Service) – $30/person

Lunch - $30/person

Meal Bundle (Breakfast & lunch) - $40/person

Mon-Sat only, not available on Sundays⸻


Spa

Enjoy onsite spa treatments.

•  Book a massage or facial to relax and recharge.
•  Contact: (940)453-0406 ext 4 (advance booking required).



Ready to Book Your Adventure?
Call/Text (940)453-0406 or
Visit: OakMeadowRanch.com for more information about all of our options!
Don’t wait to book - experiences sell out quickly! !

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please text us at (940)453-0406 to let us know you’re leaving. Safe travels and happy trails!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! have a pool?

Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! has a pool and a communal pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?

As of 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! on 9 Feb 2026 start from NZ$1,106.36, 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.

What makes Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!.

Is Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and travel cots, it's no surprise that Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?

No, Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! Reviews

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Awesome time, incredible experience. My granddaughter kept asking if she was dreaming! Staying with Puzzles and Jigsaw and being able to feed them from the room was a memory maker! Swimming with the Otters was a blast! The animals, the tours, the staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026