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Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas.

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center

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At Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas., you can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom1300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas.

Converted barn country retreat on working cattle ranch and poultry farm. Peace and quiet in abundance.
Located in south central Texas, convenient to Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, New Braunfels, and 15 miles to historic Gonzales, the birthplace of Texas, and two hours from Houston.
BRING YOUR HORSES!
We have facilities to board your horses. Boarding rates available with host.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted on the porch and pavilion.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Rules

No glass containers permitted around the porch or pavilion areas. Leave used beds unmade. Put used towels on the washing machine. No jumping, on beds.
Fire pits and fishing by permission. Quiet hours after 11:00 p.m. No hunting. No swimming in stock tanks. No climbing on hay bales or farm equip.
No entrance to poultry area. This is a bio safe containment facility.

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Family gatherings are permitted, not to exceed 15.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is permitted on the porch and pavilion.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Family gatherings are permitted, not to exceed 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 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

Barn
PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Providence Farm Bunkhouse Country Retreat
Providence Farm Bunkhouse and Country Retreat Waelder

About the neighborhood

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Waelder, TX

What's nearby

  • Palmetto State Park - 30 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • Zedler Mill - 33 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • JB Wells Park - 38 min drive - 31.1 miles
  • Spoetzl Brewery - 48 min drive - 41.3 miles
  • Lockhart State Park - 56 min drive - 49.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Reyna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alvarado Tacos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crossvine Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Traditions Bar-B-Q - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Martinez BBQ - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas. located?

This family-friendly Waelder vacation home is located in a rural location, 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Hairgrove Saddlery and Gifts, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Discoveries From the Past and Guadalupe River. Huber Lake and Palmetto State Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Family/pet friendly retreat, convenient to Austin, and south central Texas. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shon R.

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

Great Place to Stay

My wife and I stayed 3 nights for a long weekend getaway. Enjoyed the Bunkhouse and country setting. Sarah and Charles were great host, house was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful bunkhouse

My mom, sister and I stayed here wile we attended the Tx Jr High State Rodeo finals in Gonzales. We loved this place. It was decorated so cute and was very roomy and comfortable. The beds were very comfortable too…more than my bed at home. Sarah was a very great host, along with her husband and their very friendly Golden Retriever. I would highly recommend this place and would stay there again if I return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

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

Relax & enjoy peace & quiet!

We came to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. We also wanted to enjoy some peace & quiet. This place exceeded all our expectations. It was too windy to make a fire outside. But everything else was on point! Very clean, and had all the amenities you could want in a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D., Houston, TX

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

Replaced-Convenient-Cozy

We wanted a place close to Palmetto State Park and the San Marcos River there. This place fit perfect. Out on a farm with a great family hosting. Kids and I got to simply relax and recharge. The bunkhouse was just as described as well as pictured on site which is always good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judie P., Colorado

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

Wonderful!

Great place, will stay here again. Location close to old family homestead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nubia C.

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

Weekend Getaway

I was very impressed with the property. It was a weekend getaway trip, and this was the perfect location. The pictures do not do justice to the bunkhouse. It was gorgeous and oh so cozy. The hosts were always available, ready to assist. We got to tour the property, loved the chickens and cows. Being out in the country was breathtaking. I definitely would book this bunkhouse. I recommend this property to anyone wanting to take a break from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

The Bunkhouse is a wonderful getaway! We had a fantastic time and this property had everything we needed and more! We are already planning out next trip! Hosts were so nice and the property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P., Lumberton, Texas, USA

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

We will definitely be back

Thank you for sharing your beautiful farm. We really enjoyed our stay. We were just a short distance to my cousins farm that we were visiting. The fresh eggs were amazing. Kathy & Rodney Prince Lumberton, Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

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

Just what we needed!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! It was quiet, peaceful, and relaxing! The hosts are very kind and gracious and the house and amenities were great! Beautiful drives and hikes to see the spring wildflowers!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Perfect Farm-cation

This was truly a relaxing place to stay. Everything about the house was warm, peaceful and felt like home. The farm decor was darling, loved all the blankets not only on the beds, but on the couches creating a cozy atmosphere. There were fresh hot towels in the dryer when we arrived. The closet was full of board games; bottled water in the fridge. The kitchen is fully stocked and they even stuff for s’mores, fire starter and wood outside for the fire pit. You can text or call the owners and they will bring you fresh eggs for breakfast (we paid $10 for 30 eggs, they were delicious). They also sell fresh beef you can cook on the grill outside. The outside covered patio is huge with lots of chairs and a table. I sat here drinking my coffee listening to the cows mooo and the horses munch on their hay. Overall our stay was very comfortable and relaxing. My daughter (17) loved it and keeps talking about going back so I’m sure we will stay there again. 🥰

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

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

A wonderful socially distant Thanksgiving getaway

Sarah and Charlie were such amazing hosts!! The bunkhouse was clean and spacious with a well-stocked kitchen. We so enjoyed drinking our coffee outside on the patio while gazing out over the farm at the horses and cows. We had a few minor issues (we forgot eggs and the WiFi was misbehaving) that Sarah and Charlie rushed over to remedy for us. We ate our thanksgiving dinner outside next to the fire (which Sarah and Charlie so graciously offered to start for us) which was magical. Sarah offered to give us a tour of the chicken houses but unfortunately we did not have time to do. They sell wagyu beef, farm fresh eggs and local honey (they sent us home with double yolk eggs—who knew those existed?) so make sure to pick some up while you’re there! One thing to keep in mind is that there are no grocery stores nearby so make sure to bring any food provisions with you. There is a dollar store nearby, just in case. My partner said that there she had a wonderful time on her long run and that this is a great spot for running. Overall, my partner and I had a wonderful stay at Sarah and Charlie’s charming Texas bunkhouse. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Unique farm/ranch get-away

This is a great little property for a get-away! It’s very cute & comfortable! This was home base for 3 days for a little quilting adventure. We only made it to five quilt stores and there were more within an hour away! It is very clean & an easy place to be! We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020