Log Cabin Rentals
Authentic Log Cabins, Log Suites
& Private Homes
Hilltop Restaurant & Herb Garden
Dining in a lakeside setting
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The Retreat at Artesian Lakes (formerly Chain – O – Lakes Resort & Conference Center) is a uniquely designed, nature-focused facility with authentic log cabins and log suites, ideal for weekend getaways, family vacations, romantic getaways, garden weddings, group retreats, corporate retreats and business conferences.
Located on the edge of the Texas Big Thicket National Preserve, about one hour north of Houston, The Retreat at Artesian Lakes offers overnight accommodations in authentic log cabins, log suites, and private log homes.
The Retreat at Artesian Lakes is also home to Hilltop Restaurant and Herb Garden, a famous East Texas landmark founded by renowned herbalist and cook, Madalene Hill. Hilltop’s exquisite cuisine is based on the herbs grown in the adjacent garden.
Every so often, across this great and bountiful country, Mother Nature is especially kind to a certain small slice of her landscape. These special places are distinguished by their visual or geological esthetics as well as an intangible “energy” or “feel” about them. The Retreat at Artesian Lakes is such a place, and for over a century has served as a retreat for outdoor and nature enthusiasts, a special place for respite and rejuvenation. The story begins eons ago when this land was in the center of an “ox-bow” of the Trinity River for many thousands of years. What this means is that the river made a sharp 180° reversal of its direction; literally a u-turn. When heavy rains upriver…
Jim Bowie is a privately owned cabin.
This log cabin features a living/dining area with a fireplace, sofa, coffee table, side chair, and dining table with four chairs. A kitchen area is furnished with full-size refrigerator, stove, sink, built-in microwave, coffee maker, toaster and dishes, glasses, and silverware for four guests; a full set of cooking utensils is included.
A separate bedroom features one queen-sized bed, antique dresser, and nightstand. A loft with two twin beds is accessible only by ladder. These cabins have one bathroom.
This cabin includes a flat-screen TV with Netflix.
Open for Take-out and Delivery.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday Lunch - 11:00AM - 2:00PM Salads, Sandwiches, Catfish and Shrimp baskets, and more!
