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Tranquil ranch for up to 20 people, near San Antonio attractions! Premier Host!

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool

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Escape to Still Waters Ranch, where rustic charm and modern comforts blend seamlessly. Unwind in the large pool with hot tub, challenge friends at ping pong or billiards, or simply relax amidst 400 acres of rolling hills. With a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living areas, this Bungalow is perfect for family gatherings or group retreats.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 201 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil ranch for up to 20 people, near San Antonio attractions! Premier Host!

THE BASE RATE ONLY RESERVES THE BUNGALOW FOR UP TO 9 PEOPLE. PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION FOR PRICING-BOOK 4+ NIGHTS, GET 1 FREE NIGHT.

Located on historic 400 acres Still Waters Ranch (www.stillwatersranchtx.com) offers, for your EXCLUSIVE USE, a recently restored Bungalow with fully equipped kitchen, small living room and eating area with four bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as laundry facilities. Three additional buildings are available with four bedrooms and three baths to accommodate up to 20 people total. You will have sole use of all these amenities since YOUR GROUP WILL BE OUR ONLY GUESTS. The base rate pays for up to a total of nine guests and entitles your group to use the Bungalow and have access to three additional buildings.
Each additional person over nine (9) people is priced at $50/person /night. Children aged 4 or younger are free--do not count them when reserving your stay. The optional additional buildings are described below and are yours to use at no additional cost except a one-time cleaning fee of $100 or $150 for each optional additional building used. Many photos on this site provide a visual of the ranch where we lived and have nurtured for the last 28 years.
Book four (4) or more nights now and we will add a free night at the beginning or end of your stay whichever you choose at no cost.

You will have a large pool with hot tub-pool fully supplied with floats and other pool paraphernalia, Weber propane grill, Cornilleau Pro ping pong table, a Billiard Building with 65” DIRECTV, Olhausen Accu-Fast Billiard Table, dart board and card table. Outside amenities include a grass volleyball court, basketball playing area, cornhole game and official horseshoe pits, and a large sandbox for younger children. You will have sole use of all these amenities since YOUR GROUP WILL BE OUR ONLY GUESTS.

BUNGALOW (total cost is included in the base rate of VRBO): There are four bedrooms: master with king bed, 2nd has queen bed, 3rd has two twin beds, and the 4th has both a twin and a double bed. A junior bed and/or a crib are available. Baths include master with double sinks and a shower; another bath has a shower/tub combination. The Bungalow can accommodate nine (9) people-see bed arrangement below. The Bungalow is priced at the base rate per night and is THE ONLY BUILDING YOU ARE RENTING when you book 9 guest or fewer. However, you may use three more buildings at no additional cost except for paying a single cleaning fee for each additional building you use as described above and below.

The following THREE ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS are available to you for an additional cleaning and utility fee regardless of the size of your group. If you just want more space to spread out your group with additional beds and bathrooms, you may use these buildings.
Cleaning and utility fees for the additional buildings are $150 for the bunkhouse, $100 for the cabin and $100 for the Casita and are not included in the posted VRBO fee but will be added to your final VRBO account. Those fees are payable prior to or upon your arrival when you decide what additional buildings you want to use. These additional building fees are added only if and when you decide to use any of the additional buildings.
BUNKHOUSE: The Bunkhouse has beds and a bath for up to seven (7) people: King bed, three (3) single beds, and a double Bunk bed plus bath with a shower.
CABIN: The Cabin has two (2) single beds. a full small kitchen and a bath with shower.
CASITA: The 1860's Casita is the small original lodging of the German settlers and has a double bed and a bathroom with a shower.
Extra cleaning has been added between guests to reduce the possibility of Covid or other organism transmission. Our protocol is: wipe down hard surfaces with disinfectant, super chlorinate the pool, launder towels and bedding with hot water, using bleach if possible.
We do not allow off road vehicles, firecrackers or campfires. We do not rent to anyone under 25 years of age. All guests coming to the ranch must be registered on the liability forms; children are listed on the adult’s form. No dogs, cats, or other pets are allowed. There are several nearby commercial kennels we can recommend. You may encounter a variety of wild and domesticated animals that roam freely on the ranch. If you are not comfortable with that possibility, this may not be the VRBO vacation spot for you.
Every overnight guest as well as every day guest must sign liability release agreements immediately upon arriving to use any ranch facilities other than the building reserved. All payments must be made prior to or immediately upon arriving at the ranch to access the property.
The ranch is located 13 miles north of 1604, the outer loop around San Antonio. Here you can experience the quietness and peace of rural life after a tiring day of sightseeing or adventure. We are less than 40 minutes from Sea World, Fiesta Texas, The Alamo and Riverwalk, Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, tubing and antiquing in Gruene, Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Park, Cave Without a Name, shopping and dining in Boerne and Guadalupe State Park where you can play in the river, picnic, and hike.
The incredible views and features of this historic ranch, marked with a commemorative plaque from the state of Texas, make this a lovely choice. We raise Wagyu cattle and have trophy whitetail deer for serious hunters. Ranch tours are available at owner’s discretion and are offered to guests staying three nights or more.
Events and parties can be accommodated for birthdays, family reunions, small weddings (maximum total of 35 people) and similar celebrations. There is a $10 day fee for day guests older than 4 years and a $200 party fee and a $200 refundable cleaning fee. Let us know what you are planning, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Pool is open from 10 am to midnight. Hot tub requires owner turning it on.
Billiard room is available 10 am to midnight. Darts also available there as well as a card table. There is also a big screen tv hooked up Direct TV.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must be prearranged with owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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: 35
Note from host: Must be prearranged with owner
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Bulverde, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Dienger Building and Kuhlmann-King Historical House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Honey Creek State Natural Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Bullis County Park and Bulverde Community Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bulverde, TX

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River State Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • 46 Crossing - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Honey Creek State Natural Area - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Bullis County Park - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Guadalupe River - 11 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bergheim Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spechts Texas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Borgfeld Bistro Asian Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil ranch for up to 20 people, near San Antonio attractions! Premier Host! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tranquil ranch for up to 20 people, near San Antonio attractions! Premier Host! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil ranch for up to 20 people, near San Antonio attractions! Premier Host! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil ranch for up to 20 people, near San Antonio attractions! Premier Host! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil ranch for up to 20 people, near San Antonio attractions! Premier Host! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Honey Creek State Natural Area, Bullis County Park, and 46 Crossing. Bulverde Community Park and Guadalupe River State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Raul V.

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

Vasquez Family Weekend

Overall, our stay was indeed very nice and calm. The main cabin may have been a little small for all of us, but we enjoyed the facilities and Mr. & Mrs. Mehall were extremely nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful area, incredible pool and views, fantastic billiard room. Close to several fun entertainment and good places!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana R.

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

Perfect place to relax & unplug

Beautiful property! The hosts Sandy & her husband were very friendly and responsive. They took great care of us. We definitely recommend a visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Family Get Together

The ranch was a beautiful retreat, quiet and wonderful scenery. I was a perfect place to have the grandkids enjoy a vacation with us. Bob and Sandy were great hosts. I would recommend a stay here to refresh your soul.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Awesome Property

Everyone in our group really enjoyed the property and all the amenities. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

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

Great Country getaway

We spent the Holidays at the Still Waters Ranch and really enjoyed our time in the country setting that was very peaceful and quiet. Our bunch was able to spread out comfortably in the various accommodations. The kiddos especially enjoyed the game room and pool / hot tub! The outdoor pavilion was great for our group (we wished we had brought a wagon to haul meal supplies back and forth from the bungalow). The hosts were very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Peaceful Beautiful Texas Country Ranch

Our 2nd visit was as wonderful as our first and we hope to visit again soon. Our Friends and I love this Ranch for our remote getaway weekends. Relaxing by the pool with the perfect view, is our favorite. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Father and adult kids family trip

Amazing property and hosts!! Love the place and the great times we had there. The game building and hot tub were our favorites!!! May bring the whole family back some day soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laila K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family reunion space

Wonderful space for large family reunions. We were able to celebrate with 40 friends and family (17 staying there and the rest day guests) and never felt crowded! The bungalow is comfortable and the casita and bunk house very rustic but they served their purpose.Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K H.

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

Fantastic Peaceful Resort

What a dream stay! The property entrance invites you into this lovely retreat! The grounds are so beautiful. All of the housing is sharply decorated & spaced so everyone gets their privacy. We fell in love with the pool & patio area! Such a fantastic place to take in each sunset every day!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan S.

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

Always Relaxing

I took a class trip to San Antonio and this place always has everything we need. It is always so relaxing and the hosts are always super timely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regis and Lynda B.

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

Gorgeous ranch

Gorgeous pool area. Didn’t realize we would be so close to the main house but it wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tabatha B.

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

Family get away

It was not the perfect getaway for my family. Each area was too far apart. It rained the whole weekend so we were kinda stuck in the house. With that being said, I had have my daughter go get a Roku so the little kids could watch some movies because they only had digital antenna and not good connection. I bought a fan for the master because it was way warmer than the rest of the house. The pool was amazing. The kids loved it, when it wasn’t lightening we were able to let them swim. I was not aware the owners house is right next to all of it so I didn’t feel we had our privacy I was paying for. It felt like we were intruding on someone’s private property. The owners seemed nice. Only communicated with the wife most of the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon N., Houston, TX

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

Shopping in San Antonio

We were in San Antonio to do some shopping and sight seeing with some friends. Still Water Ranch was the perfect place for our group, quiet, clean and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Incredible Experience All Around

Bob and Sandy were very gracious, caring, and responsive to our group's every need. Their friendly style complimented perfectly their beautiful ranch. Our 5 grand kids loved it, almost as much as the parents and grandparents. Highly recommend this Tranquil Ranch Getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Incredible Hill Country Ranch Property

What an amazing experience! Beautiful, historic property with expansive views set in the middle of nature. The accommodations were very comfortable and well thought out. The beautiful infinity pool and hot tub were clean and well maintained. Bob and Sandy were the perfect hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Family gathering

We've stayed at many VRBO properities, some beautiful and some fun. Still Water Ranch was both! The ranch accomodated our crowd of 10 and the outdoor space was magical. Sandy and Bob were super hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lili H.

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

Breathtakingly Beautiful & Relaxing

Our stay at Sweet Waters Ranch was wonderful. Our whole family of 7 adults stayed comfortably in the bungalow. Our days consisted of relaxing by the beautiful pool and going on peaceful morning walks. We enjoyed the wildlife and screeners. It was a close stay to multiple restaurants and grocery stores. Thank you Bob and Sandy for being great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Reunion Getaway

Wonderful time away from busy city life to just enjoy and reconnect with children, grandchildren. The pool is awesome and much enjoyed by all. You would be hard pressed to find a nice pool and atmosphere. So many other activities, from pitching horseshoes, to pool table, corn hole, hiking. A nearby evening rodeo was a fun event.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

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

Relaxing family vacation

Our family truly enjoyed our time at this tranquil property! Frankly, several of us wanted to move in forever! The ample space to spread out and many entertaining amenities gave us the family fun we were looking for. The only draw back was that the bungalow kitchen was quite small for such a large group. This was clearly called out in the description and with the addition of the pavilion and grill space, all our needs were met. We would happily return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Wonderful Family & Amazing Property

I can't say enough about how much we loved our stay at Still Waters Ranch. Sandy and Bob have taken such pride and care in their property and we were blessed to have them share it with us. I know we will be back and loved getting to spend quality time with our family together for the first time since COVID. The property is spectacular- and we spent MANY hours at the pool with our family and kids. THANK YOU for making this rental more than that- it was our home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Guys folf trip

We had 8 guys get together for 3 days of golf. We were playing multiple rounds each day and a hot tub to soak in each evening was aa must have for our rental. I requested the hottub be heated each evening. I got confirmation that it would be. The first night we got to the house we got into our suits just to find a cold hottub. Owner said it broke the night before our arrival but i was not given any notice at all. Ended up with a house with no hottub. The bunkhouse also had a terrible smell if we ran the A/C. Luckily the nights were cool enough to sleep with the windows open
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Great vacation rental - you won’t be disappointed!!

We booked this for a guy weekend for my son who just graduated high school. Him and his friends enjoyed every moment of it. The grounds had many different activities to do and it was perfect. Lots of places to sit, relax, and take in the view. I loved how we were able to have some people over and just hang out. Definitely worth renting again. The boys had such a wonderful time that they want to book it again for a guys retreat! Sandy and Bob were wonderful! And so were their two precious dogs, Roxy and Ruger. You won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri A., Bangkok, Thailand

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

A wonderful family getaway.

Very quite and beautiful ranch. Easy convenience from Austin or San Antonio. We had 11 guess which worked out to be perfect for the bed space. The kitchen is a little small, so be prepared, but easily usable and a great property. As other reviews have stated the pool, barbecue game room and living staying accommodations are spread out, so you will be walking a few extra yards but not too far. A wonderful place to get away and enjoy the country just outside of San Antonio. Thank you so much to our hosts. Thank you for sharing your property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Staycation

We decided to do our family vacation a little closer to home this year and chose Bulverde. We had 6 stay in the bungalow and it was perfect. We really enjoyed the pool and loved the landscape. There were so many flowers and butterflies, it was gorgeous. The views from the pool were amazing and the stars at night were very visible. I would just leave a little warning that there are a lot of red wasps around. They typically didn’t bother us, but we found out the hard way that if you leave a towel to dry outside overnight, there will be a wasp in it in the morning. We heard the cows more than we saw them and got to see a handful of deer when we walked the property. The owners’ 2 dogs occasionally stopped by to say hello or cool off in the pool, very friendly but not TOO friendly. Definitely recommend as a nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024