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The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Escape the hustle and bustle at The Retreat at Hempstead, nestled on five acres in quiet Hempstead, Texas. Lounge by the fireplace or unwind with a good book on the 2000 sq. ft. screened-in patio, which is perfect for al fresco dining or simply taking in a sunrise/sunset.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 284917 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.

The Retreat at Hempstead is nestled on five acres in quiet Hempstead, Texas. The property includes a beautiful newly renovated 4900 sq. ft. country home - THE RETREAT HOUSE and a 2160 sq. ft. event venue - THE BARN @ THE RETREAT (requires separate event fees). Whether you are looking for a girl's weekend getaway, family vacation or reunion, birthday or graduation celebration, weddings and anniversaries, scouting weekend or small group/corporate day or night retreat, we have the location just for you!

The Retreat House has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and kids/teen sleeping and lounge room. Accommodates 24 people (up to 28 with sofa beds and futons). Large game room includes bar with seating for 4, living room area, dining table seats 14, breakfast room seats 6, and kitchen bar seating. The multi-purpose room with mounted flat screen television is ideal for meetings and presentations, wellness and yoga, arts and crafts.
Enjoy the outdoors bug free on the 2000 sq. ft. screened in patio. Sip and Soak in the Hot Tub and Bar area. Lounge by the fireplace, cook on the grill, dine al fresco or just relax with a good book or take in a sunrise/sunset.

Take a walk on the nature trail, cast your luck in the stocked catch and release pond, take an afternoon nap in one of the hammocks, and end the night with a campfire under the stars.

Plenty of outdoor games and activities for all ages. Basketball, ping pong, volleyball, badminton, archery, horseshoes, corn-hole and more!

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway with family and friends or planning that special event, come see why moments become memories at The Retreat at Hempstead.

THE BARN EVENT SPACE rental fee includes 60" round tables, chairs, cocktail tables, cake table, gift table, bar, arbor, linens, centerpieces and sound system.

WEDDING & EVENT PACKAGES AVAILABLE - Includes lodging and everything from rehearsal to reception!

EVENT BASE FEES - Event only (no lodging /no house access)

Small groups/events up to 50 people
$2250.00 event fee
$500 refundable damage deposit
Max of 50 people on the property

Groups/events of 51-75 people
$2850.00 event fee
$750 refundable damage deposit
Max of 75 people on the property

Groups/events of 76-100 people
$3450.00 event fee
$1000 refundable damage deposit
Max of 100 people on the property

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: We are a smoke-free/vape-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,917 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet Hours 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. All outdoor music must conclude by 9:00 p.m. and/or be brought indoors.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Infant and toddler accessories available

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact host for more details. Separate event fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are a smoke-free/vape-free property

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: 99
Note from host: Contact host for more details. Separate event fees
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Retreat at Hempstead Hempstead
The Retreat at Hempstead Private vacation home
The Retreat at Hempstead Private vacation home Hempstead

About the neighborhood

Located in Hempstead, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chappell Hill Museum and Washington on the Brazos State Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oil Ranch and Bernhardt Winery. Traveling with kids? Consider Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In and Waller County Fair Association. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Hempstead, TX

What's nearby

  • Liendo Plantation - 18 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Waller County Fair Association - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Prairie View A&M University - 22 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 35 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Texas Renaissance Festival - 43 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Diiorio Farms & Roadside Market - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Marshall Car Museum and Showroom, Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In, and Waller County Fair Association. Prairie View A&M University is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Reviews

The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrence S.

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

Incredible Property!

Beautiful location, peaceful, perfect for any occasion.Our family had the best time and the Host made it simple and easy for us Would Highly Recommend staying at this property Perfect in every way Thanks again for making it so accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Perfect property!!

This was the perfect property for our group. Lots of space, things to do, relaxing, peaceful, etc!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Ranch and relaxation

We really enjoy our time at this house. All the amenities and more. This place really did meet all our needs. The host was very responsive and we really appreciated her service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

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

Beautiful House & Property

We loved everything about this place. The attention to detail and all the extra games and activities made this a very memorable experience for us all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hulin W.

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

Good for family retreat

Excellent house for family reunion or retreat. It will be better if the fishing pond allows to catch and eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

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

Not Long Enough!

The place was great! Unfortunately it had SO many things to do our stay was just too short to fit everything in. We will be back eventually and for even longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

30th birthday at Hempstead

This was the absolute best location for my husbands camp themed birthday party, we had 18 guests and plenty of room for games activities and no shortage of places to sleep. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci D., Houston

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

Picture Perfect Get away!

The house is perfect and wonderfully set up for any gathering or just to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

First, the property and the home are beautiful. Jennifer was such an amazing host. She went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of. I absolutely would love to use this property again for another retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time! Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

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

Happiness at Hempstead Retreat

We had about 23 adults and 2 kids with us, the house was PERFECT for all of us, very well-built surrounded by gorgeous scenery, lots to do (games) for entertaining all ages. This was the best place for all of us so far since starting up our Reunions, Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

LOVED IT

Amazing. Enjoyed the property!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey L.

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

50th Birthday celebration

We had the perfect stay at this amazing place. We were able to relax and enjoy, this place had EVERYTHING you could need for a perfect retreat! Communication was wonderful from the owners. We are already wanting to plan our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Experience!

We enjoyed this property so much. There were plenty of areas to congregate and if we needed downtime lots of lovely bedrooms. The kids enjoyed fishing and playing air hockey in the game room. We had a really wonderful family reunion at this great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany D.

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

Wonderful Retreat for the Weekend!

This property was an incredible spot for a ladies retreat weekend, and Jennifer and Tracy were such attentive and helpful hosts! The house was spacious and clean as described, but we especially loved the large screened back porch, hammocks, fire pit, and hot tub areas. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great get-together for my dad's birthday

We all enjoyed the property, we went fishing in the morning, played games in the afternoon. The property was very peaceful and quiet. It was a great place to celebrate my dad's 80th birthday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

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

Loved it - all the way around!

Everything was as promised, and we had a wonderful time. Lots of space for us to spread out comfortably and the outdoor area was perfect! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERin B.

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

Definitely a retreat

If you are looking for a quiet, secluded getaway this is it. A peaceful property with lots of good old fashioned fun (hammocking, board games, hot tub, ping pong, fireplace and bond fire, etc.). Plenty of room to spread out and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Responsive

The owners are very responsive and we loved the property. So much to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro Z., Houston, US

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

Simply amazing!

This house is beautiful and cozy! There are plenty of activities to do and enjoy with friends and family. Kudos for Jennifer and Tracy who are awesome hosts. They were always in close communication and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Returning Guest

We have enjoyed this home & property as well as the communication from the owners that we chose to return for a THIRD time - and it did not disappoint! Our needs were sought after and they even remembered our preferences from our previous stay. Great communication and well-thought through and well-taken care of home! We hope to return yearly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhyan M.

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

Great venue for retreats

Plenty of space and excellent accommodations. Perfect for our annual fraternity retreat. We will be returning. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ZeKe

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

Beautiful property, fantastic time

We had a blast for our annual meet up and fantasy league sheningans. The property and home are beautiful with plenty of space for a large group. The owners very very accommodating and quick to communicate. Plenty of fun games and activities to do at the house. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin C.

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

Perfect Getaway and Amazing Amenities

Beautiful house and huge enclosed patio! Lots of activities for all ages. Kids and adults loved catching all the large fish in the lake. Basketball area and fire pit were among the many outdoor activities. Host is also amazing and very responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

2024 sales Meeting kickoff

We used the property to host a sales meeting. The living room space worked great for our meeting with the big TV and plenty of room to be comfortable. Lots of activities available like ping pong, horse shoes, corn hole, shuffle board and lots more. Setting was quite and peaceful. Fire pit was great! Everyone who attended wants to bring their family to get away. Thanks a bunch! Meredith
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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