Where are you located?
Lake Whitney is located approximately 65 miles
south of the DFW Metroplex, 18 miles west of Hillsboro. Arrowhead Resort
is situated on the southeast corner of the lake about two miles
northeast of the dam. We are between the town of Whitney and the dam
about one mile off Highway 22.
What is there to do there?
Here at the
resort we offer swimming, basketball, volleyball,
horseshoes, and shuffleboard. The resort is home to free roaming
peacocks that are always entertaining. Bicycles are welcome on resort
roads, trails, and along the shore, but nothing motorized, please. We
rent pontoon boats and canoes,
plus equipment like skis and tubes to pull behind your boat. We
rent movies in the office. There are 3 golf courses
in the area, as well as antique shopping in several nearby towns. But
keep in mind that this is still an undeveloped rural lake. The nearest
bowling alley, roller rink, or movie theater is in Waco, 35 miles away.
The main attraction is the lake itself. Let yourself be mesmerized by
Lake Whitney and our incredible sunsets for
the best entertainment you've had in years. Visit our
Activity page
or read what others like to do here on our
blog.
Are your cabins on the water?
Our cabins are as
close to the water as you will find anywhere on the lake
(about 150 yards). Most of our cabins have beautiful
views of the main body of the lake. Because Lake Whitney
is a flood control lake, nothing sits at the edge of the
water anywhere on the lake. We are on the non-cliff side of the lake so access to
the water is a short walk from your cabin over a set of metal stairs
that go over our fence, then through our
horse pasture. There is also a road that allows you to drive closer to
the lake.
Do you have handicapped facilities?
Wheelchair access is fairly
limited. Cabin # 16 (part of our Bunkhouse Combo) is the only facility
on the property without steps, and with an accessible bathroom. There
are no sidewalks, only gravel roads. The pool area has two steps up to a
wooden deck in order to reach the pool. Access to the lake involves a
climb over metal staircases and a gentle trail OR a drive followed by a
short walk over fairly level terrain, but there is a pipe rail that must
be stepped over.
How clean do you
expect us to leave the cabin? Should we bring cleaning supplies?
The term "housekeeping cabin" means that
we don't provide daily maid service during your stay and we expect our
guests to pick up after themselves. We clean the cabins thoroughly
between guests. You don't have to bring cleaning supplies, but please
ask to borrow some if someone in your party has been exceptionally
messy. We ask for general courtesy in regards to the mess you leave
behind. We don't expect to have to pick up litter from around the
outside of your cabin, we don't expect to find two days' worth of
leftover barbeque in the fridge, and we don't expect to have to scrape
your child's candy off the kitchen floor. We are a small family run
business, not a mega corporation with unlimited resources. Because of
that we must pass along extra cleaning fees to messy customers. We
charge $20 per hour for cleaning above and beyond what is considered
normal. See our cleaning
checklist.
Is this a luxury resort?
The resort was built in the mid-fifties as a fishing lodge. All of the
cabins have been completely remodeled in recent years to make them more
modern. Our cabins feature some amenities you might find in a luxury
resort such as wireless Internet service, DVD players, custom soaps, and plush towels,
but the emphasis is on comfort and relaxation. Landscaping is left natural
wherever possible, so you can enjoy nature, which is the
greatest asset found at the resort. This is not the
Hilton; we don't want it to be. What we aim for is a
clean, pleasant place from which you can enjoy the quiet beauty of
the lake. Our
Deluxe
Bed & Breakfast Cabins are our most upscale rooms.
Cabin descriptions
What linens do you supply?
We provides bed linens( sheets, pillows,
blankets), bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, and a dish cloth.
Extras are available on request. The bunks in the Treehouses have fleece
sleeping bags rather than sheets. If you'd prefer sheets please ask.
Do you supply shampoo and soap?
We supply two bars of our custom made glycerin soap in each cabin and a
small courtesy bottle of shampoo.
Do you supply dishes and utensils?
No. Most
people get by with paper plates and a few cooking utensils. If you get
here and need something please don't hesitate to ask for a
loaner.
Can we bring an air mattress and have extra people?
We have maximum occupancies for all of our cabins and don't
allow extra people. The maximums are based on many things: bedding,
parking, air conditioning limitations, pool capacity, and health
department rules about septic capacity, but our main objective is the
comfort of our guests. Please trust us and abide by the maximums.
What is the maximum capacity of your resort? Do you
rent out the entire property for one price?
We currently offer sleeping
capacity for 48 adults and up to 26 children under age 12. (In most
cases children over age 12 count as adults. Three overnight RV sites are
also available. We
do not offer a single price for rental of the property.
Do you accept debit cards?
Debit cards may be used, but you
should keep the following in mind: we authorize all cards, sometimes at
the time you make the reservation, sometimes when you arrive for your
stay. Either way, an authorization places a hold on your funds. That
hold is something over which WE have no control. Please do not give us a
debit card to authorize if the total of your stay plus a $200 damage
deposit will cause you to exceed the balance of your checking account.
Will you charge my
card when I make a reservation?
We run an authorization of either
$200 or the amount of your full stay, whichever is greater, either at
the time of your reservation or upon arrival at the resort.
If we don't have a credit card, can we simply pay
cash or money order for the full amount?
If you are a previous customer of
ours we sometimes make exceptions, but generally we do not allow
reservations without a valid credit card.
I saw that you have peacocks. Don't they make a lot
of noise?
Mating season is from March to July.
During that time the birds call to one another frequently. Often they
are calling in response to other noises that they perceive as a threat,
like
shouting, doors slamming, loud music, or loud engines. If the birds are
at your cabin and the noise bothers you, you may gently shoo them away.
Most people enjoy the calls, but almost all sounds from the outside can
be drowned out by turning up the fan on the air conditioner unit in your
room. If you prefer not to hear them, may we suggest a quieter season
for your visit. Visit
Encarta
to hear a clip of the peacock mating call.
Do you have a boat dock and launch?
The fact
that Lake Whitney is a flood control lake means that
docks are only practical near the cliffs so that the dock
can pivot up and down with the water level. We're not on
cliffs. The shore in front of the cabins is a sand and
mud combination that is ideal for beaching most boats.
You can launch at the dam which is just 2 miles away. There's plenty of parking near the cabins to pull your
boat in and out of the water at night.
Do you have a map of the resort's layout?
Yes, click
here.
Can I rent a cabin for my teens to stay in alone?
Not unless a responsible adult
over age 21 will be onsite in a cabin nearby.
How far in advance can I make reservations at
Arrowhead Resort?
One year.
How far in advance should we make a reservation?
We take reservations up to one year in advance. If you plan to come
during June or July or on holiday weekends, you should plan several
months in advance. Cabins for the Fourth of July often require six
months or more to get anything other than a single cabin for 2 people.
In general the more people you plan to bring, the more lead time you
will need to ensure availability. A good rule of thumb is to allow 1
week for every person you need to accommodate during the peak months of
May, June, July, August, or September. The other seven months of the
year are much easier, and you can often secure a cabin with a few days
notice.
Do you have a swim beach?
There is no
designated swim beach, but our shore is quite suitable
for swimming.
Is there a place to fish?
From the resort, you'll
have easy access to the shore, or rent one of our pontoon boats to get
out on the water.
Are campfires allowed?
No wood fires of any kind are allowed on
Arrowhead Resort property, and fires in undesignated areas like our
shoreline are prohibited on federal property. We allow CHARCOAL cooking
fires in the BBQ grills at each cabin.
Is there a grocery store nearby?
The town of
Whitney has two full-service stores, only a few miles
from the resort.
Do you sell bait and fishing
licenses?
No, but there are several places nearby that do.
Do the cabins have coffee pots?
All cabins except the
Mini-motel rooms have coffee makers and coffee mugs.
Do you make exceptions to your no pet rule?
Only RV guests are allowed
to bring pets. We don't allow any pets in or near the cabins, even small
ones in carriers. We charge $200 if we find evidence of a pet in the
cabins.
Can we have friends that aren't
staying at Arrowhead come over for a party?
NO. Simply put, this is not that
kind of place. Arrowhead Resort strives very hard to be
the quiet place on the lake. Our cabin and RV space
occupancies are strictly enforced, and outside visitors
are strongly discouraged. In fact they aren't allowed on holiday or
motorcross
weekends or during the months of June, July, and August. Other weekends, we charge $10 per person per day for outside
visitors, with a limit of 2 per cabin.
Are there restaurants nearby?
Our own
restaurant, Mel's Steakhouse, is open for dinner on
Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
See our
menu. There
are several places to get breakfast and lunch most days of the week
within 5 miles, but keep in mind that this is a rural area. Read more
about area restaurants on our
blog.
When is check in and check out?
Check in is
3 p.m.; check out is 12 p.m. If you need to arrive later
than 10:00 p.m. please let us know, so that we can plan
accordingly. When available, we offer an early check-in
from noon to 3 p.m. for an additional $25. Late check-out
rates are $25 between noon and 3 p.m. and half the room
rate for 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Late check-out cannot be
guaranteed in advance, as it is subject to availability.
Do the cabins have cable TV?
The Family Cottage and
#-3-6 have
Dish Network. All rooms have remote
color TV's, but there is no cable available in the area. All cabins
except the Mini-motel rooms have VCR's and DVD players. We rent movies
in the office for $3.50.
Will my cell phone work?
Most providers have service in the
AREA, but a few may not have digital service on the resort property.
Call your provider for more information.
Are there phones in the rooms?
No. There is a payphone on site and guests are allowed to give out the
office number for messages. We also have a computer in the office
dedicated to guests for checking their email. Free wireless Internet
service is available throughout the property.
What if
I have to cancel my reservation?
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
All individual cabins, RV sites, and boat rentals have a 2 week
cancellation period. If cancellation is made inside the specified
periods full charges incur. Groups and reunions
have 60 day cancellation periods and require a one night's
non-refundable deposit. Multiple cabin cancellations will incur a
$25 per cabin fee. Additionally, Memorial Day, July 4th, and
Labor Day weekends, and the Spring National motocross week in March require a one night non-refundable
deposit at the time of the reservation. This is in
addition to the above stated time periods.
The only exception to the above stated
policy is if our cabins become uninhabitable for some reason. We do not
make exceptions for weather (either here or where you live) or lake
conditions. The contract you have with us when you reserve a cabin or
room is that we provide a cabin as described and you pay the agreed upon
price. We are NOT renting you the lake, lake access, boat launching
facilities, or even the additional facilities we offer at the
resort like the swimming pool, boat rentals, or the restaurant. We do
not consider re-scheduling as satisfaction of the amount you owe in the
event of a cancellation.
What if the
weather is bad?
We offer free movie rentals while it is raining during your stay; all you
have to do is ask. Limit two per cabin at a time. Regular
cancellation policies apply.
What is your policy for early departures?
We do not normally give refunds for
early departure. If you depart a full day early before check out
time it is treated as any cancellation. You are still liable for the
charges but we will attempt to re-rent the room in order to facilitate a
refund to you. If you stay past noon on your early departure day we
cannot offer a refund under any circumstances, because we cannot get the room ready for another
guest. If you are unhappy with some aspect our facility please inform us
as soon as possible so that we can attempt to rectify your concerns so
that you won't feel compelled to leave. Please do not simply leave and
expect a refund later. That would be kind of like walking into Walmart
and
asking for a refund because the dress you bought doesn't fit, but not
giving them back the dress. They won't give you a refund and neither
will we if we don't get our room back in a timely manner.
Can my
kids set up a tent and sleep outside?
Because
we do not have a separate bathroom and shower facility
for campers, the Texas Health Department prohibits tent
campers. That restriction applies even to cabin guests.
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us at
Arrowhead Resort
P.O. Box 1802
Whitney, Texas 76692
254-694-3044
888-412-3044
office hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
-Sunday
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