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Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural

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The Palette Pad
Living Area
Living Area
Fireplace Wall
Living, Dining Areas

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 248.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Georgetown, TX
  • Southwestern University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Round Rock Multipurpose Complex
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bed area

1 Queen Bed

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural

Join the evolution in vacation stays! Looking for the perfect romantic getaway cabin? Look no further - our setting will capture your attention and inspire you.

Cozy up in front of the fireplace, or enjoy the great outdoor fire pit/dining area, or take a nap together in the hammock.

We have many guests at Scurlock Farms from the larger cities and are told they truly enjoy the peace and quiet in our country setting while visiting the area.

Others are thinking of buying property and moving to the country and wanted to "test drive" staying in a rural setting.

The "Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas" with its many shops and dining opportunities is only 10 minutes away.

Some choose to stay on the farm and enjoy the activities here, while others tour the wineries in the area, try out a different restaurant each evening (several farm-to-table), enjoy the live music available almost every night in Georgetown, go into Austin or shop the outlet malls in Round Rock. You get the idea...each one can have a unique experience.

Simply watch the horses, cows and goats as they graze in the pastures, watch and listen to the bird activity from the beautiful outdoor seating area with beautiful Texas Hill Country terrain, or stroll down to the river bottom and hike along the river.

Want to fish or learn how to fish, but don't want to bring all the equipment? No problem! Just let me know and I will give you our local fishing guide, John's, contact information. John will come to the farm and bring the bait and all the equipment, then give you a lesson!

Or, if you are more adventurous, help us feed and hold the baby goats - two more born today, feed apples to Ginger and Duster, our two horses; help gather eggs in the evenings from our free-range chickens; "drive" a tractor; pick something for dinner from the in-season garden; or if your little ones have a green thumb, they can help plant in the spring or fall; have a bonfire down on the wide river banks; or gather your own pecans from the 20 acre orchard in November.

Let me know if you would like a tour in a Polaris. I can show you around the farm, the river, hiking areas, and the animals.

Deep in the heart of Texas in the Texas Hill Country, this was the art studio of well known Texas landscape artist, C. P. Montague, one of President Lyndon B. Johnson's favorites. It was designed around centuries-old live oak trees. It is constructed of river rock picked up at the river on the property. Beautifully and comfortably furnished. New queen bed and quality linens.

Georgetown is only a 10 minute drive away and you can stroll around "The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas", eat in one of the many fine restaurants (several farm-to-table), or attend one of the many festivals held on the vibrant Georgetown Square throughout the year.
Check out a bike at the Georgetown Visitor Center at 103 W. 7th Street on the Georgetown Square. Explore beautiful downtown Georgetown or the amazing hike and bike trails! Rentals are free!

If you prefer to walk, pick up a brochure from the Visitor's Center on the Square and go on a self-guided walking tour of the historic home and business section of Georgetown and see many beautifully restored Victorian homes and read the stories behind them.

Austin is a 30 minute drive away, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds staying at Scurlock Farms.

Property manager

Sheron Scurlock, Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved, non-aggressive dogs are welcome. So

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Georgetown Palace Theatre and The Williamson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kalahari Indoor Water Park and Mel's Lone Star Lanes. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Round Rock Sports Center or Dell Diamond. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Georgetown, TX

What's nearby

  • Southwestern University - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Inner Space Cavern - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Dell Diamond - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Round Rock Multipurpose Complex - 25 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Taylor Station - 27 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Texan Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tacos La Costeñita - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rentsch Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from San Gabriel River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Southwestern University and Georgetown Palace Theatre. Statue of Three-Legged Willie and The Williamson Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROSS P.

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

Historic

Beautiful property. Incredible history! Great exploring opportunities. Loved the farm and the friendly animals (Bud the baby goat was so cute!) Very grounding. Secluded, yet close enough to explore Georgetown and the beautiful sites. Highly recommend. there as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

patt o.

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

Would stay again

Beautiful property, excellent hosts, perfect location as a country get-a-way yet convienent to town. Getting to feed the animals was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Courtney M.

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

A place to sleep

It was a cute house, and a good place to sleep, but i wanted the extras that were talked about in the posting like the homemade muffins and getting walked around the farm. We didnt see anyone else there and there werent any animals besides a few cows we saw as we were leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Hope we can return

Overall a great experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie M.

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

What a delightful weekend getaway!

We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Very relaxing and charming!

Beautiful property! We enjoyed the relaxing feel of this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Staci T.

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

Peaceful

The property is so peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed sitting outside listening to the birds and enjoying the great breeze. Such a laid back relaxing stay. We did chill in the river as well. Sheron the Host and owner delivered blueberry muffins and gave us a tour of the farm. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann C., Tomball

Very relaxing!

We loved the location on the river and enjoyed hiking and bird watching.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Lovely location

We enjoyed our stay. It could have been cleaner inside & the grass was overgrown. Very nice location. We couldn't see the river from all the overgrown bushes that obstructed the views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

margie r.

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

Great location!

Wonderful walks to the river … seeing deer along the way. Conveniently close to Georgetown and Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Clean, peaceful, tranquil with easy access to the adorable town of Georgetown. Highly recommend!

Great overall experience. Owners were very friendly and accommodating. Lovely river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

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

Great stay?

Host was accessible, responsive, friendly, or intrusive. Comfortable little cottage. Private, yet close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Pleasant, relaxing home away from home

Really enjoyed our stay! Beautiful property to walk and hike, loved seeing all the fossils on our hike. The pad is quaint, and filled with the history of the artist it was built for. Great location close to town but far enough to enjoy the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Nice cabin

We really enjoyed our short stay at this cozy cabin. They had everything we needed in a beautiful setting. We recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Great getaway

This place was perfect for my work on a writing project. Great muffins at check in, a river to wander along, a wood burning stove for heat, everything was what I needed. The host was attentive and responsive. Highly recommend for a rustic, beautiful getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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

The perfect mother/daughter stay

We loved seeing/feeding/petting the animals and exploring the property with the owner Sheron and by ourselves. The pecan orchard, wooded areas, and river front and bluffs were beautiful. The history of the family and property is so unique!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Hosts were very warm and welcoming. Place was clean and as described would definitely return

Farm was interesting unfortunately we were not able to do the tour perhaps next time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Devin M.

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

Perfect

Just a perfect hillcountry getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Anniversary Getaway

We enjoyed the Palette Pad. It was a lovely, quiet weekend. We saw deer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T., McKinney TX

Beautiful Secluded Artist's Cabin in the Woods. Floor to Ceiling Windows with a beautiful view

Very clean and comfortable river rock cabin with a rich history. Our dog enjoyed long walks and the river. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

Relaxing get-a-way weekend

My wife and I enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed the tour of the property - especially the baby goats. The homemade muffins were the perfect snack. Looking forward to returning with grandson to pet all of the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Super peaceful!

We loved it! Super cute and perfect size for me and my fiancé. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ashley C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The family was very nice, but we were under the impression that river access was easy and
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Relaxing

Very relaxing & tranquil to be so close to various larger cities. Hostess made me fill right at home. Great for a weekend or extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly and Rusty B., Tulsa, OK

Working farm,nice clean historical accommodations, beautiful property

My daughter and I had a wonderful time together on the Scurlock farm. We held goats, petted horses, picked wild grapes and made jam, got a tractor ride and left with new friends and great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Sheron Scurlock, Owner

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Owners are the family of renowned Texas landscape artist C.P. Montague. The Palette Pad has been lovingly restored to preserve her legacy.

Dan and I both grew up in Rockdale, TX, a small town 45 minutes East of Georgetown. We attended Baylor University, then had careers in the insurance industry. Dan retired 10 years ago, and I retired in 2015. We love having full time to be able to devote to Scurlock Farms!

I am the oldest of 5 and Dan and I have lived on the farm since 1971. None of my siblings had an interest in living here, so after my Dad died in 1986, Dan and I began acquiring the farm from my Mom.

We have raised our family here, and our grandchildren have been raised on the farm. We absolutely love it and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy this piece of earth. We always look forward and enjoy sharing it with our guests.

A favorite of guests has been the free tours about the farm via a Polaris Ranger, an off-road vehicle. We visit the animals, chickens, river and hiking areas so guests know the lay of the land and they are then free to visit these areas at their leisure.

Why they chose this property

I grew up on a farm in Rockdale TX and could not wait to get away from the farm when I graduated. Dan was raised in town, also in Rockdale.

When my parents offered all their children a home spot on the farm, Dan and I were the only ones that took them up on it. By then, I couldn't wait to get out of the city and back to the country!

After my dad died in 1986, Dan and I acquired all but the 6 acres around The Palette Pad and Rocky Overlook. When my mom died in 2010 she left the two homes and 6 acres to me and Dan, knowing we would not sell them.

Both homes have been lovingly restored and we have totally enjoyed sharing them and their history with our guests.

David, our youngest son, is our chief engineer, and he and Dan enjoy doing farm things together. The past few years have really been interesting.

In April, 2009 a tornado literally blew away our 'new' 72' barn. Dan and David spent the next year building two barns - this time red barns for me, which I had always wanted.

September, 2010 we had a major 500 year flood that wiped out 1/2 mile of fence along the river and washed up mountains of debris against trees in the bottom. We have bulldozed, planted grass and Dan and David replaced 1/2 mile of pipe fence.

Jack is our Great Pyrenees dog - a fuzzy white bear. He will greet you if you walk by - he loves people, children and other dogs.

In 2013 we were fortunate enough to purchase the adjoining 60 acre farm and 3 bedroom home at the end of our drive. It has been totally remodeled and is also a vacation rental home we named Indian Bluff.

That home in on the highest bluff along the San Gabriel River for miles and offers spectacular views up and down the San Gabriel River. The Tonkawa Indians camped and hunted all along the entire farm. Guest have loved finding arrowheads!

What makes this property unique

When my parents searched for the perfect land for their dream home, they had three requirements: water, rocks and live oak trees. This piece of property fit the bill perfectly.

It is really special as the terrain is so varied. The top pastures are prairie, the steep wooded bluff divides the property down the middle, then the bottom pastures are wooded, and the river bottom forms the 1+ mile northern border of the farm with the beautiful San Gabriel River and its wide, white limestone banks. A spring-fed creek also runs across the property before emptying into the San Gabriel River.

Any of the homes provide great bird watching lodging. We have had avid birders from many states and countries and all have seen a "lifer" while visiting the farm. Did you know that 2/3 of all birds found in the state of Texas are found in Williamson County?!

Wildlife abounds and with the different terrains, the farm is a bird watchers and hikers paradise! We recently got a video of a fox crossing near the goat pens at night and just last week saw him twice near David's home, coyotes (Casey and David saw a pair's eyes in his flashlight at our house last week), and a great horned owl.

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