REVIEWING THE COFFEE SHOP ONLY…read more It's a quick and good cup of coffee in the historic hotel downstairs lobby (but this isn't he coffee shop you're looking to hang out in; try another place that's busy as a bee HIVE in town) Ordered our usual before we left out for the last run on March Miata Madness weekend. Decaf flat white with heavy cream. Everything came out exactly to spec and we're on our way! Follow our adventures online: www.tent-on-wheels.blogspot.com

My husband and I stay here every year for my birthday. We even stay in the same room! It's hard to…read moreexplain until you visit but it's so cozy and relaxing! Coffee shop downstairs is my favorite! You can walk to anything you need or want to see downtown! Just a great small town feel.

We recently spent almost a week at Green Gables where Marty and Julie Stewart run a superb bed and…read morebreakfast, the latter a gourmand's delight and a cottage that was delightfully appointed, total comfort. The main house was decorated for Christmas with an attention to detail that was astounding. Jefferson has an interesting history as also their home. We learned a lot from Julie about present day Jefferson which has a plethora of antique stores, countless historic homes and an Historical Museum that had a surprising quantity of important exhibits chronicling the region's past. We will be back.

This Labor Day weekend I was fortunate to be a guest at Green Gables of Jefferson. The home is…read moregorgeous and my fabulous hosts Marty and Julie Stewart have lovingly and with careful detail intertwined their own family history into the house with old family photos and other mementos, while still showcasing the house's history and the history of Jefferson itself. You can tell they love their home, their town, and their guests, and take pride in making you feel welcome. In fact, they took me on a golf cart ride around town and showed me some of the finer points as it wasn't busy that night and said golf carts were complimentary for guest's use. My cottage was huge with an adjustable mattress, free streaming TV with Hulu and snacks and soft drinks or water if I should get hungry while watching. There was plenty to read about the history of Jefferson, the house, or things to do, with a list specific to that weekend. There was a wonderful shower/ tub combo with all the toiletries I could need. There were plenty of extra blankets, pillows and Siri (for any music genre to sing me to sleep). BTW, the bed was so comfy, I told them I needed one for home. Outside I had a porch with rocking chairs, there's a gazebo, and a common area with chairs and a fir pit for cooler weather. You are also welcome in the common areas in the house. Breakfast the next morning was amazing. There was a delicious breakfast casserole, sausage, sliced avocado, and watermelon with blueberries. The evening prior I had dinner at Haywood House which was delicious, also one of many favorites of my hosts. Just ask. They are foodies and give great recommendations! It was a wonderful weekend with family and meeting new friends. Marty and Julie are amazing hosts! I look forward to returning to Green Gables for years to come!

Really enjoyed my stay at the Caddo Cabin. If you're looking for a quiet getaway off the beaten…read morepath, then this is your place. A friend and I spent three nights here over the 4th Of July weekend and we had a blast. The cabin was perfectly fine for two people, with a king bed in the bedroom and a pull out sleeper sofa in the living area. There was a tv with a few satellite channels and a DVD player with a few dvds. The tv is not a smart tv so you'll need to bring your own device like a fire stick if you'd like to stream Netflix etc... No issues with the internet. The kitchen is well stocked with everything necessary for cooking. There were a few basic spices and coffee was provided with various creamers and sweeteners. Large charcoal grill outside with the necessary tools, including a charcoal chimney. Bring your own charcoal. The water pressure was good and the a/c worked like a charm in the 100 degree heat. Spent a lot of time on the mosquito-free screened in porch, which had several seats and a powerful fan to keep us cool. Having access to Kayaks, and a dock to launch them from was a huge plus. We spent most of our time kayaking around Caddo Lake. The kayaks/dock are a short 3-4 minute walk to another home located directly on the water, which is also owned by the same owners of the Caddo Cabin. All of the kayaking equipment was in good working condition. A golf cart is provided, which is shared with a neighboring cabin. It was nice to have for going to the local stores / restaurants. Made several trips to Johnson's Ranch Marina, Caddo Outpost, and the Shady Glade restaurant. All of which I highly recommend. Very nice people. If you're looking for some good souvenirs, MeMaw's t-shirts is a great option with custom shirts and other souvenirs. Definitely hit up the Uncertain Flea Market, which is open on the 1st and 3rd weekends of every month. The only slight downside to the cabin is its proximity to the other cabin on the property. It is not very private if the other cabin is occupied. If you're looking for something more private, I'd recommend going with one of the other homes that the owners have available. For the price, though, this place can't be beat, and I was perfectly fine with the proximity to the other cabin given how much money we saved. The owners are very kind, and promptly responded to any questions we had during our stay. I fully plan on returning for another stay in the near future. This place really is a hidden gem.

Nice quiet time and was able to embrace Mother Nature. We spotted a woodpecker tree that was…read moreattached by several woodpeckers. We rode the four wheelers thru some woods that has a Walk path and it was so much fun. I enjoy ted staring fir a long time at the lily pads and lagoons it was such a nice time. Also enjoyed yes camping and fire pits. Lots of food and great time.

Johnson's Ranch Marina gave us the guided tour needed for my birthday trip experience. I knew I…read morewanted to explore Caddo Lake and had originally planned to kayak, but given the weather and the expectation of rain we decided it's better to have someone explain the history and rich landscape to us while we relax (and hope it doesn't rain). Overall experience was superb! Starting from our call, we didn't book ahead of time but they were able to get us a boat tour in an hour. Upon arriving, they greeted us kindly with a warm welcome. Our boated tour did last an hour, with the tour guide entertaining my stepdad with fun facts about the lake and its inhabitants. We were told that gators are rare to see especially during the day. And yet throughout our trip, we saw multiple great egrets, blue herons, one gator, and one ratsnake! We were astonished at how much wildlife we observed. The trip lasted an hour. It poured rain about 20 minutes after the tour ended. Truthfully had we postponed it, it could've ruined my Caddo Lake experience. I'm really glad the timing worked so well for us!

We drove over from Jefferson after hearing about a swamp tour from a couple on our trolley tour who…read morereally enjoyed it. So glad we did! This bayou is part lake, part river, part pond and all of it amazing. We got super lucky that we came off the water just as rain began and a storm was forming so the tours after pits god cancelled. I can't imagine that the periodic flooding is actually welcomed by locals to clean out the growth but they said it's lining up to be a flood year in 2027 so I'm so glad we got to check it out this year.

This place is so cute and the owner is really nice. We stayed at the cabin, and it was cozy with…read morecute touches throughout. I like the tin roof and the bathroom but I wish there was a sink in there. It's got a mini fridge, microwave and coffee machine and breakfast was brought to us in the morning. My daughter is a vegetarian and she made special pancakes with caramel apples. We also had eggs and some really good sausage. The loft bedroom is a challenge to get up but I enjoyed sleeping up there, the mattress was comfortable. It is very hard to find and my MIL was there before which is how we found it in the dark. There is a friendly dog to greet you and a somewhat suspicious orange cat. There aren't many places to stay in Hughes springs and my husband has family in the area so it's really a very local gem IMO.

The cabin was really hard to get to. I had previously asked the host whether or not the cabin…read moreparking was either paved or gravel as my car has low ground clearance and they said yes - it does not. It rained today and my car almost got stuck. The cabin itself seemed bigger in the pictures, but, in reality, is exceptionally small. The shower stall was so small it was difficult to bend over without going outside the curtain. Even the toilet was small. We were scheduled to stay two nights, but we left early and came home. Also, the whole 'bed and breakfast' is a bit redundant without breakfast. The host also stated that the well water was unsafe to drink and said that they provided us with water - two Dasani bottles... to last two people three days and two nights. The host also claimed that we left early because of some spilled candle wax. No, we left early because of the reasons detailed above as well as the fact that you can see the front door of the main house from the cabin. We felt so massively uncomfortable to the point that we left. Suffice it to say, we will NOT be back.

Love this B&B! It's a jewel. Beautiful gardens, well appointed amenities, beautifully and carefully…read morerestored home. The breakfast and mid-day desserts are delicious and varied from day-to-day. A bonus... great conversations and company with the owners and groundskeepers (masterful gardens).

This was a really cool tour and the host was awesome! Full of knowledge and happy to answer any…read morequestions. We felt very welcome and enjoyed our visit.

Overall: 3/5 Paranormal Activity…read more5/5 Tour I dragged my bestie with me all the way from Austin this weekend just to do some ghost tours in Jefferson, and it was worth it! The house was not NEARLY as active as I had hoped it would be, I did have the spirit of Daphne Young trying to communicate with me a majority of the tour though! The owner of the house/tour guide was super informative and kind. You could tell he loves giving tours, loves his home, and loves all the spirits that reside there. It was a super fun way to spend our Sunday morning/afternoon!

Now named Cypress Grove RV Park. Had read a good review and a local recommended this place. Was…read morehoping for better. The log cabin social center is very nice. It has two large TVs, big tables and lots of chairs. It's very welcoming. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and nicely made. The laundry building is also clean. There is a large pile of debris toward the back. It looks like a dump of sorts. Behind that there was a lot of scattered trash as if animals had torn open a trash bag. It had been there a while though. Too bad because this was the most beautiful part of the park with beautiful grass and pine needle covered ground and many beautiful tall pines. The noise from the highway out front is busy and loud. There is a railroad crossing nearby. The trains blow their horns A LOT. Maybe all of this noise is less intrusive far to the back of the park where residents live. For me , staying near the front, it was too loud. I kept the AC running to drown it out and sleep was uninterrupted. The park is pretty with huge pines. The site numbers are small and very weathered so hard to see. There is a half demolished old travel trailer on the grass. One wall is completely missing. I thought maybe it was a recent project or something but clearly it had been there a long while. Even with all that, the main reason I won't go back is that in the morning I noticed a confederate flag flying in the back of the park at a permenant resident's site. It appeared to be the caretaker's site. I won't support a business which promotes the confederate flag. I understand heritage and love my German heritage. I won't be flying a Nazi flag. If this were my RV park I would clean out the trash and plant a bunch of trees in the front and/or build a 10' wall for a sound barrier and remove the confederate flag. On the plus side the people who worked there were very friendly.