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4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds

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Welcome to 4D Guest Ranch Barndo!
Gorgeous private pool with separate fenced in yard
400 acres of beautiful hill country to explore with exotic animals and ponds.
Living area
Living area showing left wall with bunk room entrance doors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Waelder, TX
  • Lake Bastrop
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Spoetzl Brewery
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Bastrop State Park
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds

4D Guest Ranch is located on 260 acres of rolling, wooded hills with adventure around every corner. It has 300 wild animals for our guest to view and photograph! Gemsbok, elk, several deer species, antelope, Llamas, sheep, goats, horses, and more. There are 2 stocked ponds that have catfish. The barndo is an amazingly unique rustic but elegant place to stay. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The master offers a king size bed . 1 room has 2 sets of bunks, one a twin size and one a full size. The other 2 rooms have queen size beds. The 5th bedroom has 2 twin set of bunks. It is an actual barn that has been modified to be a house. The original metal bar doors remain on the left side for their beauty . The bedrooms on the right side have sliding wooden doors for privacy. There is a full kitchen, a great room with a dining area, a living area and game room equipped with a pool table. The living area has plenty of comfortable seating and a 110' projection screen tv. There is also a Harmon Kardon Amp for blue tooth music. It is decorated beautifully with functionality and comfort in mind. The patio area has plenty of seating and 3 flat screens to enjoy while you bar b que on the large wood/charcoal smoker pit and enjoy the gorgeous countryside with your friends and family. Private swimming pool to cool off and relax in. This isn't any ordinary vacation/retreat! When you stay at the ranch you have access to all of the natural beauty and wildlife with a wood burning fire pit under the stars. The barndo now has a laundry room.
Guest bring all needed food, beverages, and ice.
* 6 seater mule @ $220 for a 2 night stay, $100 each additional day
* Hummer H2 @ $220for 2 night stays $100 each additional day

Property manager

Carinn Baker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The kids will love this laid back place!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dog must be kept in a crate when unattended.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside. Never throw on property!
Must complete rental agreement

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waelder

Located in Waelder, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huber Lake and Palmetto State Park, while Gonzales Memorial Museum and Central Texas Oil Patch Museum are cultural highlights. Discoveries From the Past and Hairgrove Saddlery and Gifts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Waelder, TX

What's nearby

  • Palmetto State Park - 29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • JB Wells Park - 34 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 46 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Spoetzl Brewery - 46 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 48 min drive - 63.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Reyna - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Nogalitos Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Country Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Ranch - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Crossvine Market - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Huber Lake, Gonzales Memorial Museum and Discoveries From the Past. First Baptist Church and Guadalupe River are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Spring Break trip

Wonderful property with amazing wildlife. Quiet, clean and great for watching sports and fishing in the ponds. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Wonderful family/friend trip with lots to do!

If you love the outdoors and a nice, relaxing atmosphere, this is the place to be! The bardo is just perfect! Easy check-in, nice and clean, comfy beds, animals everywhere, great fire pit, nice pool for a quick dip, and rent the mule! It’s worth it! The fishing was great too! We caught several large mouth bass and got in some good laughs with nearby horses farting it up. We loved everything! I want to come back with my siblings and their kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Beautiful Property

Our family had a great time during our stay. The house was clean, and the owners were pleasant and helpful. Our kids loved fishing at the bass pond and watching the wildlife as we explored the property. I would highly recommend renting the mule. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peyton B.

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

Trip

Beautiful property and amazing people. They were super nice and helpful. We rented the side by side and they provided us with feed to use out on the property. We got to see a bunch of really cool animals and had a ton of fun fishing too. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

2nd stay for family holiday gathering

We loved it so much we came back for another family holiday gathering! This round we saw a noticeable improvement with the on site WiFi connectivity (thank you!). We took full advantage of the kitchen for holiday meal prep (plenty of slow cookers, pots/pans and utensils). There’s a traditional drip coffee machine, no keurig, for morning coffee brewing and a full sized fridge for all of your food storage needs (plus a drinks fridge!). The optional mule available to take trips around the property and viewing the wildlife is a must. The property staff is friendly and attentive if you need any assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elva C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Quiet country get away

Definitely off the beaten path! House had everything we needed and plenty of space. We made full use of the pool and enjoyed the pool table and fuseball. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Annual vacation trip

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room. Saw many animals each day. It did rain a couple of times during our stay so didn't get to explore the property much but able to do movie night, play pool & other games. A little far out but enjoyed the peace & quite. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

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

Highly recommend

We truly enjoyed our visit and the property. Absolutely beautiful and perfect for us. Great house and pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle B.

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

Family Summer Trip

We wanted a new experience and we got it. We truly enjoyed riding on the Mule on the property and spotting wildlife, the kids got so excited. The space was plenty big enough for 4 adults and 4 children. I do wish the property had a bit more shade especially for the summer months. The Barndo got warm in the summer sun, but they had plenty of fans and it wasn’t bad. We did come across some scorpions but that’s to be expected with the heat. I wish the pool cues were better, all but 1, were missing the tips making them unusable. Overall it was a fun trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony N.

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

It's a barn out in the wild

Would any one in my group stay here again? Probably not. One family that stayed with us (although a little high strung) left a day early because their child and them could not sleep well due to the soft bed and the ac not working well. fine for the rest of us for the most part but not something you expect from a highly rated rental. Their main issue as well as everyone elses was that aside from the master br and 2 bathrooms in the back, the main living area and all other bedrooms run warm. The front most bedroom ac wall unit did not work well. The two open ceiling rooms with bunk beds on the other side have no ac directed in to those rooms and only have a ceiling fan. Main living room when we first checked in was extremely hot in the 80s. Host stated they forgot to turn on the ac and because it was the hottest time of the day to just bear with it... Second day was a little better but still warm. There's 4-5+ standing fans for you to use also...so I assume its well known. It's a barn and you should already know that going in. Floor is hard concrete, and although the entire place felt fairly clean, because it was a barn and had that rustic feel it also didn't feel clean at the same time... definitely did not feel comfortable walking bare footed. Insulation was dangling You will be lucky to have slow internet on your phone and it is dependent on where you are situated in the home. Although wifi is stated as available, we were unable to connect anywhere inside or outside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

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

Great place

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Good getaway

Quiet, country living. ponds for fishing, animals for sightseeing. Good setup for our group of 10. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Great place to disconnect and fantastic night sky view

My family spent 3 nights for a holiday break at the Barndo and had a great time. With 3 bathrooms, plenty of beds, and large amount of open space and seating for all seven of us, we enjoyed some time away from the holiday shoppers with quiet surroundings and nice night sky visibility. The 6-seater mule was a hit and we explored the grounds daily to see the livestock, ponds, and various deer and birds in the area. The kitchen was well stocked with gear to prep our Thanksgiving meal as well as a large dining table which provided more than enough space for our crew. Unlike most rentals, there is no keurig, just drip machine. Bring a telescope! We had a fantastic view of a meteor shower and had fun playing “spot the starlink satellites” over a campfire with s’mores. Things to keep in mind: I do not say “disconnect” lightly as a description. Internet access is minimal (email and texting access at most via guest WiFi at roughly 4-5Mbps download speed max). I highly suggest downloading offline maps of the area since cell-service is limited to one bar at best, if you have any signal at all. We had some delay to our arrival time and found it very challenging trying to find the front gate after sunset. The same is true if you want to play your own tunes; download your playlists in advance. All of this aside, our stay was a nice break from the all too often social media and news overload. If you really need some TV time, the DirectTV option offers plenty of stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Loads of Fun

Our stay was nothing but fun! Too many rides in the pasture to count! Exotics seen on every ride. Fishing provided many fun catches! Swimming, outdoor fire pit with smores, games of pool and foosball. Comfortable indoor living area. Comfortable outdoor seating. Plenty of room for large party to spread out in. Nothing but good to say. Surprised by supplied water, ice and wood! Everyone in our party left talking about wanting to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richie W.

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

Great get away - beautiful animals

My buddies and I stayed here for a long weekend. Easily accommodated 7 grown men. Not a ton going on in the area which is exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H., Houston Texas

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

Family time perfection

Perfect trip for my grandkids
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ranch

Really enjoyed ourselves had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herman S.

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

The Awesome 4D Ranch

Everything was clean and great! We really enjoyed our stay! This is our 3rd time staying here and we absolutely love it! We can’t wait to come back, what a nice hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., JERSEY VILLAGE

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

Great time kids!

There was something for everyone, fishing, animals, swimming, tv's. Renting the mule to explore the land and animals was the best. Our grandkids loved it. It is a farm with animals, so bring fly traps for the patio area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Amazing Place!!!

This was an absolutely amazing place for my family. My grandkids enjoyed riding around to see all the animals and to go fishing. It is a very relaxing place and we hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

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

Great family time

Perfect getaway to spend together time. Loved watching animals come up to the gate in the evenings and rides in the ATV. Plenty of space for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family Vacay

There are some safety issues that need to be addressed. Family member tripped over ledge leading into bedroom and required stitches. These ledges need to be clearly marked to avoid future accidents. We know that this is in the country and that there will be insects, but not inside. There were several scorpions and carpenter bees were coming out of the walls, especially in the middle bathroom. Also, the description of the ranch specifically said that there were 3 stocked fish ponds to enjoy, when we arrived we were told that only one pond was stocked with catfish only. Grandpa was really excited to take his grandkids fishing but was very disappointed that the types of fish listed on the ad were not available. Overall we enjoyed the family time together and the kids enjoyed the pool and seeing the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carinn Baker

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The original land, about 470 acres was acquired by parents, Roy and Joan Dudman for $55 per acre. They gifted the land to us in 1994 and we began plans for deer and horse breeding. Karen bred reining and roping horses of color, mainly buckskins. Her stallion was own son of Hollywood Dun It, the most winning horse of all time in dollars, over $20 million. The remaining mares roam the property in full retirement. We started deer breeding the same year, starting with one buck and eight does. Since 2008 we keep approximately 300 animals on the ranch. Our cattle are a cross between Corinthian and Texas Longhorn.

Why they chose this property

Our star show in the sky most nights is simply spectacular. It is because we are sixty miles to any large cities so the light and air pollution doesn't exist. Enjoy the beauty. We highly recommend you do take a tour of the ranch while you are here. Get a map and go explore. We have over 20 big animal species to see, and unknown numbers of birds and other critters. There are over 50 species of hummingbirds!

What makes this property unique

There is never a dull moment with all the activities available to you on the ranch. Viewing wildlife, fishing, cooking on an open fire, exploring on the mule or Hummer, self guided tours and star gazing.

Languages:

English
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