The Treehouse at the Learning Gardens

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A wooden treehouse with a balcony, built on stilts, and surrounded by trees.
A lakeside deck with lounge chairs, a dock, and a sign reading 'LAKE BIG JOHN'.
A wooden interior with a kitchen, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden staircase.
A playground with a slide, climbing wall, and treehouse structure.
A wooden play structure with a slide and a rope bridge, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Athens, TX
  • Place, Purtis Creek State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Callender Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Loft

1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Eustace

Eustace is home to this cabin. Athens Scuba Park and Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit East Texas Arboretum and Athens Bowling Center. Henderson County Fairgrounds and Athens Praise & Worship Center are also worth visiting.
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Athens, TX

What's nearby

  • Purtis Creek State Park - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Callender Lake - 17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Athens Scuba Park - 22 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Henderson County Fairgrounds - 23 min drive - 29.5 km
  • First Monday Trade Days - 30 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪E&S Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Castle Oaks Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Michoacano Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Forge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Silver Saloon - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Treehouse at the Learning Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Treehouse at the Learning Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Treehouse at the Learning Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Treehouse at the Learning Gardens?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Treehouse at the Learning Gardens located?

Situated in Eustace, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Purtis Creek State Park, Callender Lake and Henderson County Historical Museum. Athens Scuba Park is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying in the tree house. The lake was amazing! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a place you'll want to keep coming back to! The treehouse and bathrooms are always clean and stocked with the essentials. The bathroom has a HUGE shower with plenty of room for getting the kids cleaned and situated. Plenty of entertainment for the kids such as an AMAZING hidden playground with a zip line. The lake is so fun and the kids enjoyed playing in the sand with the beach toys provided by the host. Plenty of space to lounge outside on cool days and a fire pit with chairs for dinner and smores by the campfire. We even set up a projector and watched a movie by the fireplace. We love Learning Gardens so much and we will keep coming back! It is truly a wonderful getaway for the whole family. We enjoyed slowing down! It is also a great spot for a couples getaway. So peaceful and plenty of room inside and outside for slowing down and enjoying nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay and the property was beautiful. Only caveat would be that the restrooms were downstairs and the weather didn’t cooperate. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved it here. The place was exactly as listed. There was so much to do on the property that we didnt even know about until we arrived. We will for sure be back next summer and be staying longer so we have time to do more things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was nothing short of magical! We had such a fun time with our boys. The lake was so refreshing and fun, the trails were , again, magical and so great for a learning experience. The hidden playground was so thoughtfully placed and built, wow! We cooked out, enjoyed the amazing sunsets each night from so many angles, and packed in so many memories. The owners are incredibly kind and attentive. It is a hidden gem, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tree house was clean. The playground was great for our son. The lake was enjoyable for everyone. Communication was excellent with host. Would definetley go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The treehouse was amazing! The hosts were so sweet. The only thing i would mention is that the rules for swimming, such as life jackets should probably be posted online. Also, there are amenities to cook, such as a plugin 2 burner and a frying pan but no cooking utensils. Other than those two things, our stay was amazing. The kids, 9,14 and 16, loved the zipline and ponds. Will definitely be visiting again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thanks for the feedback! We will add utensils and add that information.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time at the Treehouse! There was so much to do. We grilled, made a fire in the fire pit and made s'mores, walked the trails, visited the chicken palace, played on the huge playground that had a zip line! The lake was a favorite. There were plenty of fun things to do on the lake. There was a fun water tricycle, kayak, canoe,paddle board, rock climbing, and water trampoline!! There was a nice little beach area with lounge chairs to sit and relax while the kids played. Lifejackets are required while in the lake, which I appreciated. They had a large variety of sizes to choose from. The treehouse itself was nice! Beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were spacious and clean, the kitchen had everything we needed. The host left fresh eggs for us which was a nice bonus! The kids thought the slide you could use to get down from the treehouse was pretty cool! Definitely a fun place to bring the family and make lots of memories!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed with our kids and we all absolutely LOVED everything about our stay at the Treehouse. Hosts were friendly and communicative. Treehouse was impeccably clean. It was so nice to have 2 very clean bathrooms and the shower was very spacious. We cooked outside underneath the patio, set up our projector and watched a movie. Very peaceful and tranquil location, great for a quiet getaway. My husband and I want to come back just us for a nice quiet getaway. Kids are begging to come back as well. A great getaway from busy city life. Again, everything so clean and very nostalgic. Thank you for an amazing stay and thank you for the fresh farm eggs! Simply amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing, perfect for a getaway for myself and my children ages 6 & 4. They were equipped with tons of life jackets in all sizes. The lake fun (trampoline, rock wall and floating platform were perfect for me to feel safe for them in the water so I could be close enough while they played. The tree house was beautiful and fun with the slide for the kids and the loft that gave so much room to be comfortable in. There was a fire pit with dry wood for us to start a fire and cook steaks and do s’mores at night. The “hidden playground” was so much find to explore to find and the kids couldn’t believe their eyes when we found it. It was so big and so many activities for them to enjoy. We were able to explore the beautiful gardens, where we met the wonderful host Austin who showed us where to find the “fairy tree” and the kids were even able to decorate parts of it. The chicken palace was awesome too (minus one of the roosters attacking my son but is was only a few pecks) but all the knowledgeable life cycles of the egg to chicken were fun to read and the kids got to learn some new things. Not to mention were were able to enjoy some very yummy and fresh eggs that were left for visitors. All around amazing place and stay, so much so that the kids asked if we could live there. Haha. Highly recommend and will definitely be back again. Thanks very much for this little adventurous getaway we’re were able to enjoy here, oh and the red elephant was a pleasant welcome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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