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Smart TV, books, stereo
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Giddings, TX
  • Cotton Bowl Speedway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Union Station Transportation Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Leesure Lanes
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Giddings

Located in Giddings, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lee County Courthouse and Cotton Bowl Speedway. .This vacation home is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mid Town Lee Smith Park and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Union Station Transportation Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Lee County Courthouse - 10 min drive
  • Cotton Bowl Speedway - 11 min drive
  • Union Station Transportation Museum - 13 min drive
  • Leesure Lanes - 16 min drive
  • Sherwood Forest Faire - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Chick - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 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.

Country Living at its Finest

Turn key farm house nestled on 45 acres with a stocked pond for fishing or swimming. Perfect get away but not too far from Austin and Round Top. Fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy the peace and quiet of country living. The owners live on the property a quarter mile up the road from the farm house and are excessable 24/7 should you need anything to make your stay more enjoyable.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a desk.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ryan Marshall

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Country Living at its Finest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jana s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters' Getaway
The property was beautiful and had everything we needed! It was a cold, cold, wet weekend but we were snug and warm. It was so close to town that we ran over for a couple of meals and a little shopping. I've stayed at other facilities and what I really appreciate about this one is that we didn't have to pay a cleaning fee and then be directed to clean the house! Very easy, reasonable instructions to simply strip the beds we slept in. The hosts could not have been more accessible, accommodating and kind. We hope to come back during warmer weather and take advantage of the pond and outside spaces. Thanks for a lovely weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Btian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Stay 2025
My wife and I hosted our family, at times we had 13 people in that house and it was very comfortable very accommodating sleeping was as advertised. Well done Ryan.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Peaceful Getaway
We loved this property. It felt like being at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm life
Amazing ranch, peaceful and very clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamera G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Stay with 5 Star Hospitality
We really enjoyed staying here while shopping during the Round Top Fall Antique Week. The place is not far from all the activity and is a nice retreat from all the people. The owners are very attentive and make sure you have everything you need. There is plenty of space and we loved waking up to a beautiful view and some friendly pups coming by to say good morning. We recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Vacation
Our stay was incredible! We were so happy to have found this amazing home and land. It was so peaceful and so much fun, the pond was a great way to cool off, the fire pit with the stars above was relaxing and the dogs brought smiles to our faces. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Giddings
Wonderful Ranch House that has everything that you could think of. The stay was one of the best stays that we have had in a VRBO—the host was absolutely the best host we have ever experienced. Thank you for making our weekend getaway memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jef W., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice country getaway
Enjoyed the property with family of five and doggo. Owners very welcome and attentive, big pond was a pleasure, fun to fish and swim. Will security same this one for later!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The best thing about this place is everything! The antique-filled farm house has everything you need to stay cool and cozy. My teens loved the dock and pond. We even had a 4-legged visitor who would hang out with us down at the dock. The owners were amazing and went above and beyond. We are grateful for our stay and memories there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raschel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Bliss
If you are wanting to lower your blood pressure this is the place to stay! So nice to sit on the front porch or go and fish in the pond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Overall a fantastic stay, the host was fantastic and always willing to help and the property was beautiful. Anything we required we knew would have been taken care of and the genuine attention we were given was well appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honestly Finest
We thoroughly enjoyed it; having a relaxing weekend away from the city is best. The hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
This was an amazing get away. The pond was so pretty and my son loved playing with the fur babies. The house is fully equipped with plenty of room. Not very far from Giddings and some great antique shops. We will absolutely return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen B., Sugar Land, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Giddings!
We had a fantastic weekend! We got up late on Friday night. Communication with the owner was great and everything was set up for us. One of us had an event on Saturday and the other explored the property with our 3 boys and dog. That night we warmed up by the firepit. There was plenty of room for all of us and we look forward to staying there again the next time we’re in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving!
I want to thank Ryan and his family for being so gracious to host us over the Thanksgiving weekend. Great location great house. Perfect, for any family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home - Near Roundtop - Quiet rural setting
I had a lovely stay for the Roundtop Antiques Fair, which is a quick 20 minute drive. The home is spacious with room for a large group, 3+ bedrooms (five beds, two trundles) and two bathrooms. The quiet setting next to a pond is beautiful. The place has everything you need and the host is very responsive and helpful. Plus a good value, I would definitely come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Kaplan

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this peaceful country property. The home was very clean and comfortable. The bed we slept in was clean and soft. It was like sleeping at our own home. Ryan communicated with us before we left and during our stay. We knew exactly what to expect and how everything worked inside the house. We were in for the Round top antique show, and was in close proximity to all of the towns involved with the show. I wish we could give this property and Ryan the host more than 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Clean and Comfortable
Just what we need. Quiet, Clean and Comfortable. We go to Giddings twice a year for three days and this place is just what we needed to unwind and the end of a hard day. The owners were great at responding to any questions we had before arriving. We will be staying here next time for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin by the pond
Everything was awesome. A quiet country setting and really clean. The homeowner was so good about answering our texts and making sure we had everything we needed. We brought some of our family back to the cabin after the Celebration of Life we had for our niece. This included some children that had a great time fishing in the pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip C.

Family Gathering
My only complaint was that the owner didn't turn the AC on before we arrived as he said he would. Outside tempature was over 100 so it was miserable the first couple of hours in the place. Otherwise things went smoothly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome weekend getaway
Fabulous property, caught some fish in the pond (including one on the first cast!), kids loved swimming in the pond. The Host was awesome and we will recommend this spot to our friends for the future. Outstanding stay and wonderful host! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Lee County Texas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace of the countryside
Beautiful little country home. Plenty of beds. Quiet piece of property with a beautiful layout from home to pond. The kids enjoyed swimming in the pond, jumping off the deck and swinging from the rope swing. Host family was very helpful and was very quick to respond to any requests. The house was mere minutes away from the race track which was very much appreciated after long days and nights racing in the Texas heat. We absolutely would stay again 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emory B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Beautiful property, great communication, outstanding experience. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Enjoyed our stay and plan to return! We didn’t even feel the need to leave once there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ryan is a fabulous host
We were in town for our daughter’s wedding, and we had lots of requests and Ryan helped us with every one! He is an excellent communicator and the house had everything we needed and more! We are hoping to come back soon when we have more time to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023