Pickle Me Timber
Rally all day, soak all night — in the pines of Hochatown, Oklahoma
3 bedrooms · Sleeps 8 · Private pickleball court · Hot tub & fire pit
Your own court
A private, lighted pickleball and basketball court with a pro-grade net, steps from the deck. First match starts whenever you do.
Soak & unwind
Post-game recovery, Hochatown style: a bubbling hot tub on the deck under the string lights, then s’mores around the fire pit in the pines.
Lake country
Right in the heart of Hochatown — minutes to Broken Bow Lake for the boat days and Beavers Bend State Park for the trail days.
The Cabin
Built in 2023, finished like a lodge
This isn’t a rustic rental with good intentions. Pickle Me Timber is a new-build luxury cabin — vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows, and a great room made for the whole crew to land in at once.
The living room wraps a big sectional around the fireplace and the 60-inch TV. The kitchen is a real cook’s kitchen — black cabinetry, gas range, a long island for pancake mornings — and the spa bathrooms pair walk-in showers with a freestanding soaking tub built for after the championship match.
Sleep
Two king suites and a bunk room
Three bedrooms, sleeping eight — two proper king suites for the grown-ups and a triple bunk room the kids will fight over fairly.
Every bed is made up before you arrive with fresh linens — and with two king suites plus the bunk room, nobody’s negotiating for the good room.
The Court
The main event is in the backyard
Plenty of cabins have a hot tub. Almost none have this: a full private pickleball court — lighted for night matches, with a basketball hoop right on the court — steps from the deck.
Hosted by a coach, stocked like one
Your host Coach Jeff is a lifelong tennis teaching pro turned pickleball coach — so the court here isn’t an afterthought: it’s lighted, pro-netted, and ready when you are. The court is his pride and joy, and it shows in every detail. New to the game? Coach Jeff put the basics in writing — how to keep score and the rules that matter, in plain English — so you’ll be keeping score like a local by the second game.
New to pickleball? Get Coach Jeff’s free guide — How to Keep Score & the Basic Rules (PDF)
Deck, Hot Tub & Fire Pit
Seven hundred square feet of evening
The deck is where this cabin spends its best hours — dining under the cover, loungers in the sun, a gas grill ready for burgers, and the hot tub steaming at the center of it all.
When the matches end, the night shifts down to the fire pit: a ring of Adirondack chairs in the pines, firewood provided, stars doing the rest. String lights overhead, nowhere to be tomorrow.
Amenities
Everything’s already here
- Private lighted pickleball & basketball court — pro-grade net
- Basketball hoop — right on the court for between-match shootarounds
- Hot tub on the deck — under the string lights
- Fire pit with Adirondack chairs — firewood provided
- 700 sq. ft. deck — dining, loungers & lounge seating
- Gas grill — propane provided
- Full chef’s kitchen — coffee & K-cups stocked
- Spa bathrooms — soaking tub & walk-in showers
- Indoor fireplace — seasonal, mid-October to early May
- Big-screen TVs — 60-inch in the great room
- Fast Wi-Fi — throughout the cabin
- Washer & dryer — in the cabin
- Dogs considered — contact the owners for details
- Starter supplies stocked — paper goods, soaps & laundry
- Linens & towels — provided for every guest
- Free parking — right at the cabin
Guest Reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Airbnb
Guests find this cabin on the big platforms — and rate it at the top of them. Book it here, direct with the owners, and the platform’s cut stays in your pocket.
Airbnb — 18 guest reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5 for the court, the cabin, and the hosts.
Airbnb’s badge for its most-loved homes — earned on ratings, reviews, and reliability, not bought.
Prefer to book on VRBO? The cabin is listed there too — same court, same cabin, same hosts.
Photos
Take the tour
Every photo below is the real cabin, the real court, and the real pines of Hochatown. Tap any photo to see it full-size.
Explore
Hochatown, beyond the court
The cabin sits in the heart of Hochatown, Oklahoma’s cabin country — close enough to everything for easy days, tucked into the pines for quiet nights.
Good to Know
Before you book
How do I book direct — and why?
Text or call Coach Jeff & Beth U. at 515-669-6867, or email goldenkeyvacays@gmail.com. Booking direct gets you the preferred rate: the big platforms add their service fees on top, and booking here skips them. Same cabin, same dates — a better total, and you’re talking to the owners, not a call center. The cabin is also listed on Airbnb and VRBO if you prefer to book there.
What should we bring for the court?
The court is lighted with a pro-grade net, and the hoop is up for basketball. Bring your favorite paddles if you have them — and if your group wants to run a full tournament, text Coach Jeff before your trip and he’ll tell you exactly what’s courtside for your dates. New to the game? Coach Jeff’s free guide — How to Keep Score & the Basic Rules (PDF) — covers the basics, so everybody can play by the first afternoon.
Can we play after dark?
Yes — the court is lighted, so the tournament can run into the evening. Sunset matches followed by the hot tub are something of a tradition here.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes — dogs are considered. Just contact the owners for details before you book. The deck and the pines make it a good trip for them, too.
What’s stocked when we arrive?
A starter supply of the essentials: coffee and K-cup pods, paper towels, bath soap, dish and laundry supplies, trash bags, and firewood for the pit — plus propane for the grill. Towels and linens are provided for every guest.
Where exactly is the cabin?
In the heart of Hochatown, Oklahoma — minutes from Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park, and close to Hochatown’s restaurants and activities. You’ll get the exact address and door details with your booking confirmation.
The court is open. The pines are waiting.
Pick your dates and come settle the family championship — then soak it off in the hot tub. Book direct with your hosts and skip the platform fees.
Coach Jeff & Beth U.
Your hosts — owners of Pickle Me Timber and the Golden Key Vacays collection. Coach Jeff is a lifelong tennis pro and pickleball coach; Beth U. keeps the cabin guest-ready. Text us like you’d text a friend — because once you’ve stayed, you are one.
Prefer email? goldenkeyvacays@gmail.com
Also listed on Airbnb and VRBO.