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53 Acre Ranch w/Pool, Private Lake, Animal Petting, Game Room & More!

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Sauna
Fitness facility
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms5 bathrooms2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

Explore the area

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La Grange, TX
  • Popular LocationBluff Creek Ranch11 min drive
  • Popular LocationTejas Lake19 min drive
  • Popular LocationHenkel Square Market44 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)60 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

53 Acre Ranch w/Pool, Private Lake, Animal Petting, Game Room & More!

Welcome to Peaceful Waters Retreat, located just 1 hour from Austin and 2 hours from Houston. Featuring: Private lake, cute farm animals, game room, pool, sauna & gym, fishing, hiking & biking, and more!

This newly renovated ranch house has everything you need to host up to 14 people for an unforgettable stay!

Pet friendly, $100 for up to 2 dogs per visit. Please add your pet before booking.

OUTSIDE:
- 8 person hot tub overlooking the pond
- Private lake with rowboat, SUPS, and lots of fish (catch and release fishing allowed)!
- Above-ground pool with pool toys & floaties
- Large deck w/grill
- Fire pit for S’mores!
- Hike or bike the private wooded onsite trails
- Abundant wildlife: Deer, herons, frogs, wild turkeys, and even a family of river otters live nearby!
- Regenerative farm on the property: Book a tour with Stephanie, our friendly Permaculture Manager
- Cute farm animals: Cows, horse, donkey, chickens, bunnies, and goats!
- RV electrical hookup available for extra fee

INSIDE:
- 3 bedrooms, 2 with ensuite bathrooms
- 4.5 total bathrooms
- Lots of additional sleeping space: The 4 couches in the house are ALL pull-outs
- Game room featuring air hockey, Pac-Man 10-in-1 arcade game, ping-pong, arcade style basketball, poker table, tons of board games
- Playland for kids 4+ with a ton of toys + a small Young Adult reading library
- Gym featuring dry sauna & steam room, treadmill, weights, TRX, yoga equipment, and more

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
- Master Bedroom: 1 King bed and ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed, 1 bunk bed, ensuite bathroom
- Bedoom 3: 2 double beds, bath w shower/tub combo across the hall
- Living room 1: 2 sofa beds near hall bath
- Game room: 1 sofa bed: 1/2 bath
- Excercise room: Spacious 3/4 bath

PRIVACY:
Please note, our property includes a 1/4 acre farm and a retreat center under construction. They are a couple hundred yards from the ranch house, with no line of sight between.

The garage at the end of the home is used as a workshop, and the barn with some equipment is across the driveway. The deck, pool, fire pit, and other amenities are mostly out of sight and quite private. While we occasionally access the workshop and barn, we will respect your privacy.

WILDLIFE:
Our home is on a 53 acre ranch in rural Texas. We share the countryside with an abundance of plants and creatures. Many of them are beautiful, some of them require caution. Any countryside stay like ours requires good sense and some basic wildlife knowledge. If needed, more information is available upon booking.

We also have cows, chickens, rabbits, goats, and a donkey and horse who live on the non-residential side of the property. Let us know if you want to say hi!

Property manager

Robert Schwenkler

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Air hockey on site
  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Canoeing on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

La Grange

Located in La Grange, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bluff Creek Ranch and Rohan Meadery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buescher State Park and Tejas Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Union Station Transportation Museum, or check out an event or a game at Cotton Bowl Speedway. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Bluff Creek Ranch - 11 min drive
  • Tejas Lake - 19 min drive
  • Henkel Square Market - 44 min drive
  • Lake Bastrop - 49 min drive
  • Bastrop State Park - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Steakhouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Bullpen - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Winchester Depot - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kasper Northup Store - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Winchester Store - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 53 Acre Ranch w/Pool, Private Lake, Animal Petting, Game Room & More! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 53 Acre Ranch w/Pool, Private Lake, Animal Petting, Game Room & More! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 53 Acre Ranch w/Pool, Private Lake, Animal Petting, Game Room & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 53 Acre Ranch w/Pool, Private Lake, Animal Petting, Game Room & More!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 53 Acre Ranch w/Pool, Private Lake, Animal Petting, Game Room & More! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bluff Creek Ranch, Tejas Lake, and Boat Lake. Meadows Lake and Zula B Wylie Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day weekend
Our family and friends loved our stay here. The check in was easy and the property was beautiful. The property manager was very helpful and we loved the animals. We will definitely be returning 😊!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Home!
This house was everything it advertised, and more! There are speakers in the living room, patio, game room & work out room that you can connect your playlist to, and enjoy your music. We had trouble starting the fire outside on our first night and Stephanie was such a huge help! She came over and helped us ladies start the fire (we're city gals). She even let us pet the donkey (one of the ladies really wanted to pet it) and brought the goats over to the house so the other ladies could pet them. Such a fun house to sit and play games, catch up and just enjoy the people you're with. This house has SO much room. We had 8 grown women and had plenty of room to sit and visit, and eat. Would highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Amazing - entertained three teenagers thoroughly - and we all enjoyed time together - swimming pool ! Hot tub! Fire pit with s’mores! Scavenger hunt for all the flowers, longhorns, donkey, cacti! Steam room! Sauna! Weight room! Canoe and paddle board! Mini basketball! Card games! Darts! Ping pong! We didn’t turn on a TV one single time. Crazy but true. The kitchen was so stocked with essentials. Even got in late but there was bisquick for pancakes in the morning. Towels, swimming pool supplies - super. S’mores supplies. Wow. We had a blast. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
This property was amazing! So many things to do! We enjoyed the sauna, steam room, hot tub, private lake and overall ambiance of the property. We even got to enjoy the animals of the property and fell in love. The goats, cows, horse and donkey were all so friendly. Stephanie was so accommodating in all of our needs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic get away!
This is a fantastic place to get away for a few days and have some fun. From being able to work out in the gym, relax in the steam room, playing in the game room to relaxing on the porches with a drink and a book, even when it was rainy we stayed busy. When the weather cleared out, we hit the lake for fishing, paddle boarding and canoeing. The host was so sweet and the goats added to the fun. We had a range of age from 7 to 17 and everyone had something to do. The house is well stocked and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiliary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This property was wonderful and perfect for a large group! The manager was super helpful and easy to get when needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Fun
Nice stay, nice property and lots to do! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend!
Everything was perfect. There’s so much to do that we couldn’t do it all in one weekend. The lake was great for fishing, would of spent all day out there if it wasn’t for the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023