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Coleto Bend Cottage - Home to lots of wildlife!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, table football
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Victoria, TX
  • DeTar Hospital Navarro
    17 min drive
  • Texas Zoo
    18 min drive
  • Victoria Mall
    20 min drive
  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Victoria

When you stay at this vacation home in Victoria, you'll be 11 minutes by car from Fannin Battleground. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from San Antonio River and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from DeLeon Park.

What's nearby

  • DeTar Hospital Navarro - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Texas Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Riverside Stadium - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Victoria Mall - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Riverside Golf Course - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Cajun - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wellhead Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Jo's BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Country Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aloe Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 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.

Coleto Bend Cottage - Home to lots of wildlife!

Our 2 story Cottage is located on a beautiful lot in a quiet wooded neighborhood about 12 min from downtown Victoria & only 5 min from Coleto lake & Raisin L Ranch. It's situated at the end of a cul de sac, next to a wooded area home to lots of wildlife. Our Farmhouse inspired, 3bd/2ba home is so cozy & comfy with a fully stocked kitchen, large entertainment room & full laundry. The backyard has a small BBQ & firepit. WiFi available. The cottage is lovely, but the wildlife is truly amazing!

WE DO NOT ACCEPT THIRD-PARTY BOOKINGS:
The VRBO registered person who makes the booking must be staying at the Cottage.
NO VICTORIA COUNTY RESIDENT BOOKINGS:
Local Victoria residents are not allowed to book this property.

WILDLIFE:
This wooded lot is home to a lot of wildlife. None are gentle and all are timid of humans. The best way to watch and enjoy them all is to respect them and be as calm and quiet as possible. Watch them from inside the cottage or sitting quietly on the back porch. We feed the wildlife every morning. The deer get their corn in the driveway, and the squirrels, turkeys, and wild birds’ feeders are in the back wooded area, so don’t be surprised if you glimpse me, or my husband walking by to refill the feeders and/or the watering troughs as needed. We do promise to be quick and to always respect your privacy. Just open the blinds early so you can enjoy the view!
The wild birds and squirrels are always around, the deer come for corn in the driveway every morning and they will pass through periodically throughout the day and night. The turkeys often spend hours here and sometimes they just pass through depending on their seasons. There is also a possibility of catching a glimpse of a cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, possum, racoon, gray fox, skunk, coyote, bobcat, or wild boar.
The deer will bear their fawns starting in about mid-May through July or so. Don’t be surprised to see a tiny one lying all alone hiding somewhere on the property. Try not to disturb or frighten it, this is normal behavior. Mama knows where it is, and she will come back for it when it is time to nurse.
There is a nesting pair of Barred Owls that are here daily and nightly. During mating season, they sometimes make a lot of strange noises, mostly at night. I always say it sounds like the trees are full of monkeys! Google Barred Owl sounds and you’ll probably agree with me 😊

THE NOT SO DESIRABLE WILDLIFE:
And lastly, let us not forget that there are also lots of rodents, insects, snakes, frogs, lizards, and geckos that live here as well. They are part of the whole wildlife experience.
We do use insecticides regularly inside the cottage, but never outside, as

SECURITY:
There are two 24/7 motion activated audio/video security cameras on site. One is overlooking the driveway, and the second is a video doorbell at the front entrance.
There is also a third 24/7 motion activated audio/video game camera located next to the bird bath area along the side of the cottage. It faces the woods, away from the cottage, only to capture wildlife.
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 microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Beth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed in backyard only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 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

Property is also known as

Coleto Bend Cottage Victoria
Coleto Bend Cottage Private vacation home
Coleto Bend Cottage Private vacation home Victoria

Coleto Bend Cottage - Home to lots of wildlife! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Great location, beautiful home! Beth took great care of us and her vanilla bean scones were delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hostess, fantastic site
Beth went above and beyond to make everything perfect. The house was clean, well stocked with everything nice, and a fun place to stay. We loved watching the wildlife. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
4 adults stayed in this beautiful home. We all agreed it was the best VRBO or ABNB we have stayed in. Beth was personable and made the best scones I have ever tasted. The house was beautifully decorated and the property perfect for my family who has not been together in a while. I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This house is beautiful and secluded. There is deer everywhere. We loved it! We had 7 adults and still plenty of room. The beds are comfortable, it was cleaned and completely stocked of any items you may have forgotten. I look forward to staying here every year for Memorial Weekend. We also had freshly baked cookies. That was a plus with my husband. Thank you Beth!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Weekend
A little slice of heaven in the country. 4 senior sisters enjoyed a visit together while watching wildlife. The hosts were helpful in every way, from home baked scones, the loan of binoculars, to preparing a backyard fire to sit around. We had fun visiting attractions in Fannin and Goliad. Lovely weekend to remember. Fun decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Really nice location with wildlife. Great host and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The house was clean, comfortable, and the beds were comfy. The owner was quick to answer any questions and graciously set up a pack n play with built in bassinet/changing table and a sound machine. Bottle water and some snacks were also available to us for our stay. We were in town for a wedding and this adorable house was a perfect location in a quiet neighborhood and close to the wedding. It was quiet and we loved seeing all the deer and ducks around the property! If I ever happen to be in Victoria area again we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend at Coleto Creek
Second year staying with Beth. The unit is perfect for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay as we enjoyed the weekend on Coleto Creek lake. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and Beth even gave us fruit plate treat when we got in
We went for a family reunion there and it was just 5 min down the street. So that made it even better and the deer and turkeys on the property was a treat. Thanks Judy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cul-de-sac get away
We had a wonderful home to stay in just about 5 miles from Victoria’s main shopping area. The play room was a big hit with the 8 year old. Large TV, foosball. and games. Sleeps 8 easily. Comfortable beds . The deer come early morning and dusk. Better than TV. Easy access to Beth , the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J., Garland USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for my family to stay. We had fun.
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S., boerne texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas
Was extremely surprised by how welcoming it felt when we opened the door. Decorations and chacuterie board made to look like a candy cane after a long trying drive was more than welcome. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G., Sugar Land, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage
The cottage was perfect in every way! Adorably decorated and stocked with more amenities than expected! Would highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing, comfortable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Inviting
So peaceful and tucked into a little corner of the edge of the woods. So much wildlife to enjoy! The fire pit in the backyard was my favorite place to hang out!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once again Awesome Stay at this Property
This was our second time to stay at this property, this time with Hogh School Friends for our 40th High School Reunion. The house was so welcoming (same as with our first stay) that our friends all commented that this was the best property we have stayed at. Beth was an awesome host and we got to meet her and her husband while there. This will be our first place to look at staying when in Victoria. Kudos once again Beth…
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
How to Feel Welcome
We stayed with Beth's VRBO while in town visiting family in friends. When you walk into the house it is so wonderfully designed with attention to every detail up thru nightlights that come on when they need to, beautiful decor, and it just calls out that you are Welcome here. Take a few steps in and see that the coffee bar has fresh baked cookies on it, and an awesome fruit tray and dip is chilled and waiting in the refrigerator, along with a full ice bin. A wonderful king bed on main floor had me sleepin' like Rip Van Winkle in the Catskills (Very Comfortable). The deer and fawns, turkeys and a little fox were welcome neighbors surrounding the property thru every window adding to the welcomeness of the home. Beth was awesome and made sure everything was going okay with the stay. When we make our annual pilgrimage back to Victoria we will always try to stay here it was just that awesome. Kudos Beth...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

GARY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay !
Recently completed a 12 month home build and looking for short get away close by to chase crappie on Coleto Creek. Surprised to find a listing so close, and based on pics it looked excellent. This was one of those deals where the actual place was nicer than the great listing. We arrived to a beautiful setting , and fresh cookies and a meat and cheese tray awaited us. Beth walked over and introduced herself and her husband. Everything was perfect the entire weekend as the property is full of wildlife as we watched deer all weekend. Fishing was great and Beth saved the day by allowing us to have a late check out on Sunday , which allowed us to box another 60 crappie before calling it a weekend. Great accommodations and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A must stay if you're coming to Victoria
Beth was an absolutely wonderful hostess. The cottage was so cute & everything + was supplied. This is a totally relaxing location at the end of the road so there is no traffic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay which included watching all the deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shonta W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
This is a cute spacious house. All the essentials are supplied in kitchen & bathrooms. Cute decor and quiet neighborhood. We ate crawfish by the fire pit and enjoyed watching deer. They also had fresh baked cookies and a delicious Duerer cheese, fruit, & meat Board!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
If you are visiting the city of Victoria this is a great place to stay. It felt like home. Beth is a great host and we would stay here again while visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Coleto Cabin! The house had everything we needed and more! It was clean and beautifully decorated. We could not have asked for a more helpful and friendly hostess…we had homemade 7 layer dip with chips waiting for us on arrival and then warm cinnamon rolls delivered the next morning. Wow!! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is outstanding! As advertised, clean, beautiful property.
This is the nicest property we have ever rented in Victoria. The owner seems to have thought of all of your needs. All the essentials are supplied in kitchen & bathrooms. Clean, very well decorated, beautiful, quiet neighborhood surrounded by beautiful trees. You wake up to deer feeding in the front yard every morning. Quite an amazing sight to see. We highly recommend. Just not when we need it!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021