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Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane

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The living room has a high ceiling and lots of natural light.
Queen size bed with clean, comfortable linens.
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane

A uniquely styled tree top cabin with all the comforts of home.
"Peaceful, quiet, serene and natural. Just exactly what I needed. Perfect" These are the words of a recent guest.
Enjoy old world charm in a wooded, country setting.
Our guests enjoy relaxing on our spacious upper deck . A picnic table and comfy Adirondack chairs offer an enjoyable place to eat, watch birds and wildlife or curl up with a good book.
If you're inside, observe the treetops from our picture windows and you'll forget you're only 5.5 miles/10 minutes from Kyle Field on the Texas A&M University campus, 3.2 miles from Easterwood Airport and minutes away from the growing College Station and Bryan metropolitan area. (And that's not as the crow flies)
Outfitted with;
• Comfortable Queen size bed
• Tub and shower
• ROKU TV
• Full sized refrigerator
• Electric range, oven and microwave oven
• Coffee Maker
• Spacious upper outside deck
• Picnic table and Adirondack chairs
• Washer and dryer

And if you're staying for three or more nights and you wish to cook out on the large upper deck, a gas grill is available for your use as well.
Traditions Golf Course is only 2 miles away, Bryan Municipal Golf course is 4.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry, but The Crow's Nest Cabin is not suitable for infants, toddlers or children due to stairs and height of the deck. .
We do not allow pets.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

College Station

Canyon Creek, a neighbourhood in College Station, is home to this cabin. Albritton Bell Tower and Texas A&M Bonfire Memorial are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ridgecrest Shopping Center and Townshire Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Reed Arena, or consider a night out at Legends Event Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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College Station, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas A&M University - College Station - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Brazos County Expo Complex - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • George Bush Presidential Library & Museum - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field - 7 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chimy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bigshots Golf Aggieland - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wings 'N More® Express - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane on 8 Jul 2026 start from £208, 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.

How much is parking at Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane located?

Located in Canyon Creek, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Texas A&M University - College Station and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Brazos County Expo Complex. Steele-Milburn Field and CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Concert

As advertised, we have stayed in this property before and fills our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2020
thanks Mike.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Wonderful get-away! A great little cabin among the trees, so peaceful and relaxing but still very close to everything to see and do in Aggieland. We had a great stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eagles Nest Cabin in Bryan

Great place - lots of kvetch with cool décor. Easy to get to town and restaurants.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic getaway

The property is very charming and the Crow's Nest Cabin it self was very cozy. The location for anyone seeking a quiet place that feels like you are in the middle of the woods, while still being conveniently close to both College Station and Bryan. I will certainly return in the future. Also Doug was very accommodating with our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilio G.

Excellent Getaway

Hi This was an excellent place that was not too far or not too close from home that me and my wife really enjoyed. It was peaceful and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

Great location!

Loved our stay here! It felt like we were in a tree house. It is nice, quite and romantic. The location is perfect for Aggie events. It is quick to get to campus and there is much less traffic on this side of campus. We would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art A.

Relaxing and cozy

I had a great weekend at the cabin! Doug was very friendly and communicative when booking. The cabin itself was very clean and nicely decorated with nautical accents. The location is nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle D.

Wonderful place to stay!

Great place! Very clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie R.

Quiet, clean, super friendly!

Doug Kessler and his wife are super friendly! They had everything ready for us, including a welcome sign and cookies and drinks in the fridge. The loft above the barn was so nicely built and decorated. Very innovative use of space! We saw Doug when we arrived, and the day before we left. It was nice to have a friendly face nearby in case we needed anything (which we didn’t), but also very respectful of our privacy. Bryan had nice small-town shopping, and we also enjoyed Brenham and Bastrop on the way home. This vacay worked out great as a quiet getaway from the norms of life. Thanks, Doug!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Great place

I thoroughly enjoyed the Crow's Nest with it's peaceful setting in the tree tops. I woke to birds singing in the morning and was able to sit outside on the deck in the afternoon and soak up the natural surroundings. And just a short drive to College Station.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carson M.

Perfect retreat in College Station

The Crow's Nest is the perfect Aggieland getaway! The property is clean and comfy. The hosts are great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
The Crow's Nest Cabin on Piper Lane has been lucky to host consistently friendly and upbeat guests. It is rewarding when our guests really take time to relax, sit on the deck with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, listen to the birds and relax. We appreciate the feedback and kind words.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Charming and Perfect for our Getaway!

Crow’s Nest was perfect for our extended football weekend in a College Station (Roll Tide!). The pictures on the website don’t do justice to the charm and unique setting of this treetop cabin. Lots of character in the decor, both inside and outside. Doug’s hospitality was second to none and all the amenities that are needed are readily available (snacks included). So convenient to the Texas A&M campus but also located in a very quiet setting (great for sleeping in!!) We will definitely visit here again. Thanks, Doug for making our stay so wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carson M.

Wonderful Aggieland Retreat

Property is wonderful. Owners are delightful. Great location, only minutes from campus. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Awesome and quiet place!

I will stay here every time I go to college station. The place is awesome as is the owner. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Vance N.

The cabin is amazing. It is so peaceful and beautiful there.

Doug and Lori are awesome host. There was wine, snacks, coffee, shampoo, etc. They thought of everything a person could need. We really loved this cabin and we will be back for sure...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Quirky Treehouse

We loved this little apartment! It is atop a small barn just far enough away from town to be very quiet and restful. The bed and bedding was very comfortable and I slept like a rock. There is a large, full-sized kitchen, a big dining table, and a picnic table on the deck outside. I'd like to stay for longer someday and take advantage of all this, as the restaurants in College Station are often very crowded. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Dear Cathy; Thank-you for the kind review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to meet you. Please stay with us again next time you're in the area. Best wishes, Doug Kessler, Owner
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10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Quiet, but close to the action

Crow's nest is a wonderful cozy cabin which is about 75' from the main house. It feels fairly private with trees and undergrowth. The cabin and spacious patio are upstairs with nice scenery. Nice touches such as a mini Christmas tree on the table and personalized welcome sign! Doug the owner was very accessible and helpful. My husband and I plan on staying here again and highly recommend to a single or couple. The cabin was super clean & well-maintained. We went to Santa's Wonderland which is a must-see for Christmas season. Pretty close to A&M and restaurants. Highly recommend Sodolaks and Blue Baker. Mickey's Sliders was pretty good. Bush Library & Museum is very interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Crow's Nest - College Station, TX

Perfect hosts - just what we needed for a College Station visit with our granddaughter. Quiet and peaceful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Manuel A.

Beautiful property minutes from College Station

We really enjoyed our stay at the Crow's Nest cabin. The cabin was beautiful and extremely clean. Mr. Kessler and his wife were very kind upon our arrival and we truly enjoyed our conversation with them. The Crow's Nest was perfect for two, the bed was very comfortable, the cabin cozy and the Kesslers provided everything we needed for our stay. Will definitely return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Great place to stay near Texas A&M.

This second story cabin with a large adjoining deck created a sense of living among the treetops. It was clean, homey and comfortable. We loved the private, tranquil setting which offered a quiet retreat from the nearby city and college campus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Steven S.

Lovely, quiet getaway close to the University activity.

This was our second stay at the Crow's Nest. Our hosts are accommodating and a pleasure to chat with. Definitely a place for two people. The deck is a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Lovely little getaway

My husband and I had a chance to get away for a weekend. We chose this little hideaway and it was perfect. They had everything we would need, including a tasty bottle of wine in the fridge :) The location is great, no more than 15 minute drive from all of the locations we had planned to go to, a concert in the nearby amphitheater, a local brewery with live music and some really great restaurants. We would definitely stay here again. The space was clean, inviting, wonderfully decorated. The owner was friendly and accommodating.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

Crows Nest Cabin was Great!

My wife Natalie and I stayed at the Cabin for the weekend, for Texas Reds Fest. The cabin was secluded but just a few minutes from town. The hosts lefts snacks coffe and even a bottle of wine for us. Over all it was a fantastic place to stay and we will definitely be back. Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kellye B.

BTHO Prairieview A&M!!!

Wonderful find for a relaxed atmosphere before and after a FTA football game?Garage apartment perfect for 2 people. Deck is awesome! Very pretty view. The Stuart's are accessible and accommodating:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Quaint and lovely place.

Made a quick trip to college station and this was the perfect place for us! So quiet and peaceful. The snacks and water were much appreciated and bed very comfortable We will be back!

About the host

Hosted by Loranda Stuart

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The owners, husband and wife have five children and three grandkids and are closely affiliated with Texas A&M and proud to say a couple of our children graduated from there.
We've lived on Piper Lane for nearly twenty years.

Why they chose this property

This property is quite unique from almost anywhere else.
Why? It is situated on the non-congested side of the Texas A&M campus. Most traffic exiting the university travels south and east. The Crow's Nest Cabin is west, just past Easterwood Airport. But the best part is within 10 minutes of leaving the heart of the campus you can be sitting on the deck of the Crow's Nest surrounded by trees and you would never know you're so close to town. Peaceful and secluded.

What makes this property unique

In addition to huge projects such as the San-Francisco-Bay Area bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, as part of the "New Deal" offered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt many smaller local relief efforts were initiated including funding to build local community buildings.
> The Crow's Nest Cabin is built nearly entirely from lumber reclaimed from the old Harvey Community Center built in 1934. It was located on Highway 30, just east of College Station. The old oak tongue and groove floorboards of that beloved building are now the walls and ceiling of the Crow's Nest Cabin. Each sanded, and refinished by hand. And yes, screwed into place by my wife, my son and me. Like I said, there is no other place like this.

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