Across from Petit Bay State Park, The Big Orange offers a cozy retreat for your family. Stroll to the playground, go swimming or fishing within walking distance. With 3 boat ramps nearby and Piddle's restaurant across the street, enjoy music on weekends and cold beverages after a day on the lake.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
The Big Orange-Newly Renovated
The perfect spot for your family! We finished the complete remodel and it is ready for you!! The Big Orange is located just across from Petit Bay State Park. Fishing, playground, and swimming are within walking distance. 3 boat ramps are ready for use at Petit Bay as well. Piddle's is just across from the Petit Bay entrance (within walking distance). They offer food and cold beverages. They also have music on the weekends. There are several restaurants within 5-15 miles, if you are tired after a day on the lake and don't want to cook!
The Big Orange can be rented alone or in conjunction with The House on the Hill, VRBO #736592, which is located in close proximity. They are separated by the woods, yet connected by wonderful small discreet sidewalks. You can rent the two properties together for a large family/friend gathering! The House on the Hill sleeps 10-13, with huge living spaces.
The Big Orange is perfect for a small group, or up to 20 occupants if rented in conjunction with The House on the Hill!
See you soon!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Foosball table
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Park Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area. George M. Murrell Home and Cherokee Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cherokee National Prison Museum and Cherokee National Capitol. Waterskiing, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Park Hill travel guide
How much is parking at The Big Orange-Newly Renovated?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Big Orange-Newly Renovated?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Big Orange-Newly Renovated?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Big Orange-Newly Renovated located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pettit Bay Public Use Area and Tenkiller Ferry Lake. Strayhorn Landing Public Use Area is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
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The Big Orange-Newly Renovated Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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My family had a great time staying here & enjoying the lake. We had a boat & the only way to be closer to the boat ramp was to camp by the lake. House was well taken care of & host was very accommodating. The driveway to the house was a little tricky with a boat but definitely doable. We are looking at making this an annual trip.
I enjoyed the views from all the family room windows, gorgeous during the winter. You can see the lake and sunsets. The driveway definitely needs to be redone and steam cleaning of some of the furniture. Regarding cleaning there should have been more than an eighth of a role of paper towel and a used washcloth was in the shower. It made me wonder if it was cleaned before me. The owner was responsive and kind to work with.
The house and location were perfect for us. We needed to be close to Park Hill with enough room for my family to rest and relax. We couldn't have chosen a better place, the first morning we were there we watched deer grazing in the front yard.
My husband and I took out three sons here and we had an excellent time. The house looks even better in person than in the photos. It was very clean and had everything we needed to cook, clean, sleep, and shower during our stay. The views from the living area were gorgeous and we loved spending time around the fire pit. We are definitely going to book again in the future during a time when it's not as cold.
Property manager was responsove to any queries. The property is a nice lake area house on Tenkiller. Beds confortable, noce selestion of toys for younger kids and plenty of room to spread out. Kitchen had everything we needed includins some basic seasonings. Wonderful view of the stars . We enjoyed our stay.We were there while our kids attended a camp nearby. Lots of little places to eat, public boat ramp nearby, marina as well. We went to one swim beach but were underwhelmed. My only caveat is the drive ways are not meant for a full size vehicle.
We were in the area for a family reunion and the Cherokee Nation Holiday. We had ample space for the littles. Everything was perfect. We will definitely be back as we have family in the area.
Very comfortable and relaxing property. Air conditioning did a great job keeping everyone comfortable on the warm days we were there. Driveway is fairly steep and a little hard to get around. Slow to get address and location of property making it difficult to coordinate with the others we were traveling with. Don't think this was in the control of the property owner. Would recommend and stay here again.
Joe E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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4/10 Poor
Keith W.
1 Apr 2022
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Could have been better.
This was our second stay. We were a little disappointed. It looked a little worn. Almost ran out of toilet paper. Did run out of dish soap, laundry soap and paper towel. We probably won’t stay again because it’s not conducive for boats or accessibility for cars/trucks to park, unload, etc. very tight. Trees could be trimmed so that you are not scratching up you vehicle.
Beautiful house, spacious and clean. The covered patio area with charcoal grill was perfect. Lots of extras you normally don’t find in a vacation rental. Owner was quick to communicate. The only issue was a sewer smell when we arrived. I think the septic just needs emptied or bathrooms vented better.
We really enjoyed the stay here. Beds were super comfortable, kitchen was completely equipped. Plenty of room to relax and enjoy company. Secluded and very quiet.
We rented this property late Thursday night (after 9pm) for the next day. The owner reached out immediately to let me know we were good. The property was very easy to find (sometimes a problem in the rural lake towns) and was exactly as described.
Great to know that I can get a place to stay so fast. Thanks to the owner for the fast turn around. This cabin is so close to the water that we were able to kayak out, go back for a late lunch, then kayak to watch the sunset easily.
The only issue we had all weekend was one of the rods on the fooseball table was jamming up a bit, but we managed. Haha. Thank you!
We really enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable, clean, and pleasant. The natural light from all of the windows was wonderful. Our kids really enjoyed the bunk beds, toys, and foosball table.
The house is very nice, has a beautiful view. It seems as though you are up in a tree house. The had everything we needed with many extras that rentals don't usually have. The owner was very quick to answer any questions and went above and beyond on her answers. The bed, well . . . lets just say I loved it more than my own which is another rarity in traveling!
My husband and I enjoyed our weekend stay at the Big Orange. Everything was super clean and comfortable! That king bed in the master was lovely to sleep on. And Ruth was super kind and accommodating. We came up to enjoy nature and search for bald eagles nesting here for the winter. We were blessed to spot three near Fort Gibson Lake.
We had such a lovely stay at the Big Orange. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook most of our meals. With covid, we were nit too keen on going out. The view from the sunroom/living room was wonderful especially with the snow. The fire pit was great. The beds were comfy and the house was decorated so nicely. We will have to come back.
We loved the Orange house for the weekend. Very clean, comfortable and relaxing. They even had a bottle of Champagne waiting for us for our Anniversary.
We have an amazing Thanksgiving weekend staying at the Big Orange. Super clean, comfortable and quiet with everything we needed to cook and enjoy family. And oh that view, perfect! Thank you for a relaxing getaway!