Ranch Overlooking Enchanted Rock-Hot Tub & Firepit

Summary:
Marathon Ranch, a spacious home nestled on 20 private acres, is conveniently situated only 20-25 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. Revel in the breathtaking view of Enchanted Rock, featuring a giant pink granite mountain. Ideal for families or group gatherings accommodating 16 individuals, this property offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Whether you choose to unwind on-site or explore wineries, Marathon Ranch is the epitome of what you seek in a getaway!

The Space:
Our house is known as a “barndominium”.

In fact, it’s been featured in many barndominium publications (yes, that’s a thing!) because of its uniqueness and beauty.

The property offers a total of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, industrial style house with modern appliances and a kitchen with all the supplies to cook for large (or small) groups.

Kitchen - Everything you need to cook a gourmet meal for a big group.
- Stainless steel appliances
- Two ovens and a huge stop top
- Perfect island for dinner and entertaining
- Dining table
- Coffee maker and just about every other appliance and cooking utensil a well stocked home would have
- Walk in pantry with plenty of spices
- Enough supplies, plates, utensils for about a dozen guests.

Living room
- Open floor plan with a huge TV and surround sound.
- 85 inch TV and surround sound that’s just awesome for watching movies.

Master bedroom - King sized bed with attached bathroom
- Twin Daybed
- Double vanity sinks and shower heads
- Huge walk in shower with powerful shower heads
- Plush king-sized bed
- Attached master bath featuring his and her sinks, a huge walk-in shower with 4 powerful shower heads
- Located across the house from guestrooms

Guest Room 1
-Queen size bed
-Daybed with trundle
-Wall mounted TV

Guestroom 2
- Plush King size bed
- Trundle pulls out from King
- Wall mounted TV

Upstairs
- Loft area 1 has two full beds
- Loft area 2 has two twin beds
- The Nook has a sleeper sofa

Gym
- We have a full gym available located in the garage of the main house.

Entertainment
- There is also a ping pong table, perfect for kids and family.
- Lots of room to hang out and have fun all together, taking in the views.

Indoor balcony overlooking the interior of the house.

Enjoy breathtaking sunsets with a glass of wine on the outdoor balcony overlooking the beautiful Enchanted State Park.

Front porch
- Plenty of chairs for hanging out
- Fire pit. So much fun hanging around roasting marshmallows. We kindly ask bring your own supplies and extinguish any flames/coals after each use.

***You may notice some slight differences in the description of bedding in each room compared to the photos. We've made a few updates, and are working to get fresh photos. Let us know if you have any questions or need clarification***

Guest Access:
THE PROPERTY:
Land: Roughly 20 secluded acres. You’re welcome to walk around the trails. Occasionally you might see cows, deer, and other wildlife on the property.
Parking: Lots of parking outside of the house.
Views: Property overlooks Enchanted State Park. Breathtaking during sunsets and sunrises.
Fire pit: Very fun to use! Please bring your own firewood supplies and be mindful of burn bans.
Running: We’re big runners! Running on the property is fun and relaxing! Take advantage!

THE AMENITIES:
Hot tub
Fire pit
Wi-Fi - because we’re in a rural area, WiFi is fine for a couple of devices but only OK if used by more than a handful of people. Most cell phones get great signal.
Pack and play
Board games and cornhole for outside by the fire pit
85-inch TV and awesome speaker setup

Some of the closet spaces are closed for housekeeping supplies.

The Neighborhood:
THE LOCATION:
Marathon Ranch is located ~20 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg and only about 5 miles from Enchanted State Park.
Enjoy Fredericksburg’s historic downtown. Take in the German heritage by visiting the Pioneer Museum, sip some wine at the local wineries, shop along Main Street, explore Lyndon B Johnson state park, pick peaches at an orchard, and so much more!

Getting Around:
Please bring your personal vehicle as this will be the best way to get around the countryside.

Other Things to Note:
Important: We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations. We have a protection plan in place included in the booking price, which is why you will be asked to complete our independent verification.

Please note: Before your booking begins, you will be required to confirm your details with us to complete your booking. You will be contacted via email and/or text to complete the verification.

- This property has an unsupervised water feature. There is no lifeguard on duty.
- Swim at your own risk. Please no glass in the spa area.
- Fireworks are not allowed.
- For safety reasons, lighting candles are not allowed inside the property. We kindly ask to please refrain from using any candles indoors to ensure the safety of all guests and the property.
- Early check-in and late check-out are possible, subject to availability and with an associated fee.
- No pets allowed on the premises.


Marathon Ranch is a water well property. With the extreme heat and current drought the pressure is low. Please be mindful of your water use and help us make efforts to conserve.

Please note that this is a rural property out in the Texas Hill Country, where it's common to encounter wildlife such as birds, reptiles, deer, and other local fauna. Rural areas like ours may have limited or different services compared to urban settings, including cell phone and delivery services.

As you may know, Texas is known for its bug inhabitants. Rest assured, we take proactive measures to manage this, and it shouldn't pose a problem during your stay. To help us keep them outside, please keep all windows and doors closed.

Interaction with Guests:
We're delighted to have you as our guest and are committed to making your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Whether you have questions, concerns, or need assistance, please feel free to contact us via phone call, your preferred booking application, or email. We're here to assist you with our home.