Hansel & Gretel Cottage @ HomeAway Ranch

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9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Gym

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Boerne, TX

River Road Park10 min drive
Boerne City Lake Park14 min drive
Tapatio Springs Golf Club26 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

$50 cleaning fee, $50 per pet, horse prices may differ/ $20 per guest after first 2 people. (not included in base rent)

NEW / IMPORTANT PREFACE: We want to say up front that we take very seriously our responsibility to do everything within our reach to keep everyone as safe and healthy as as we can, while you have a relaxing, health-building and fun time with us!. This includes the following:

First of all is our location: We only have 9 cabins / suites for rent which are all private and spaced apart and in middle of 30 acres of fields and woods, so plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors without any human contact. Then, all cooking can be done in cabin and/or on grills we provide, so no need to go to any restaurants... Even all our "extra-fun" Animal Adventures and Horseback Riding activities have been modified so they are "private" - just for you, by reservation and conducted outdoors and at "safe-distance"...

Upon each checkout, we ask all guests to cooperate in the safe-stay" procedures, with 3 simple steps: (1) wash their dishes with disinfecting soap we provide, air-dry and put them back in cabinets with doors closed, (2) put linens in plastic bags we provide and, seal and put by the door so we can promptly remove and(3) take all garbage to dumpster . Then we come in with face masks and spray every single surface with organic disinfectant and let the cabin air out while it takes effect, then go in and clean with disinfectant soap, all laundry is separately bagged and separately washed & dried in high heat. After cabins have been all cleaned out, we re-set beds with fresh linens and towels, new trash bags, cleaned / disinfected ac filters and filled up new coffee condiments. A final disinfecting of floors and doors are locked so no one can come in till you get here.

Our location is also ideal: Only 5 minutes from main street Boerne & close to San Antonio, yet it feels like you're a million miles away in this wonderful wooded ranch where great views of beautiful nature from your own little porch + great amenities like BBQ pits, smokers & BBQ grills, picnic areas, fire pit for your bonfire, tamed farm animal "pets", horseback riding & you can even get the best darn cooking you ever had cooked fresh by 2 resident Chefs (meals and horseback riding optional add-ons by previous appointment only) converge to create an unforgettable getaway as well as convenient vacation-hub.
We give discounts for teachers and professors, all medial personell, law enforcement and retired or active military.

Location? Great for your San Antonio, New Braunfels and/or Hill Country vacation hub: 5 minutes away from Main Street Boerne (& I-10) where there are tons of fun things to do, 10 min. to FM 46 (road to to Bandera & New Braunfels), 20 minutes to San Antonio's Fiesta Texas & The RIM (I-10 and 1604) with many entertainment, shopping and fine dining options, 30 min. from Fredericksburg...

To sum it up, even though we are tucked away 'in the woods', we're in a very convenient location for whatever you may feel like doing.
Lovely & Covid-Safe Little Forest Hideaway in a Mini-Resort 35-Acre Horse Ranch

Property manager

Vicky and Micky

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 99 total

$50 pet fee per pet Horse prices may differ

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Boerne

This cabin is located in Boerne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Cibolo Nature Center, while Agricultural Heritage Museum and The Roundup Beer Garden & Food Park are cultural highlights.

Boerne, TX

What's nearby

River Road Park - 10 min drive
Nelson City Dance Hall - 12 min drive
Boerne City Lake Park - 14 min drive
Tapatio Springs Golf Club - 26 min drive
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 30 min drive

Getting around

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barrelman Brewing - ‬11 min drive
‪Mary's Tacos - ‬9 min drive
‪PoPo Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Cibolo Creek Brewing Co. - ‬8 min drive
‪The Dodging Duck Brewhaus & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hansel & Gretel Cottage @ HomeAway Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 99 total).

What time is check-in at Hansel & Gretel Cottage @ HomeAway Ranch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hansel & Gretel Cottage @ HomeAway Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hansel & Gretel Cottage @ HomeAway Ranch located?

Situated in Boerne, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Northside Community Park, Dienger Building and Kuhlmann-King Historical House. Northside Neighborhood Park and River Road Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

25 Dec 2022

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

Quaint Cabin on a Farm

We could have had an awful experience, driving up into the Hills with the crazy Christmas weather that hit the states this last weekend. But we didn’t. Vicky and Micki were amazing hosts, communicating the status of electricity and the water as they not only set space for their inbound guests, but managed a fully functioning farm. We had a great time!🎄 We had a great start with a walk about the farm meeting the goats and donkey’s before enjoying the sunset down with a friendly horse visit. We had a short power outage that evening, the cabin was actually pretty comfortable. We stayed warm with the extra blankets and had our propane stove with us to heat up some gluhwein we had gotten from Fredericksburg. Vicki messaged us updates about the power, luckily an easy fix. Please note she also did offer a larger meeting space access for our comfort, we chose to stay in Hansel. Her husband had brought us a dozen eggs (I had asked about them prior to our arrival) The eggs were very fresh! There really is a difference, breakfast was a great start after waking up to watch the sunrise on the front picnic table. We got lucky with all the sunshine making for a great hike at Guadalupe River SP and the town of Boerne was adorable. So many pet friendly spaces. My husband enjoyed the front porch rocker and the sunset with our pup while we had a visit from the new next cabin neighbor. Our Christmas Eve dinner was easily made with all of the items available in the kitchen. The fold out table was perfect for the two of us! The bathroom space is small, but the shower stall was fine for my 6’ husband (note the H & C are reversed). If you like a firm mattress, maybe try the pull out? We felt the bed was a bit soft, but I think we can sleep on the floor comfortably. For us this was the perfect quiet, away from people getaway. We did not request any of the meals or horse rides so no input on any of that. Having two nights and leaving Christmas morning was the perfect escape we needed for our holiday, to be able to disconnect and relax together in such a quiet and peaceful space. We can’t thank our hosts enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

4 Sept 2022

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

We were just looking for a quiet place to stay. We had no idea the amazing time we would have.

The owners, the animals are all amazing,. the friendliness and tours that we selected were so special to our family. We will be back and will be bringing more family with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Kevin K.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Feel like we were mislead.

We have stayed at lots of vrbo's and this one I feel was very misleading. They said their was a small fee for the activities but it wasn't. After spending the amount on the cabin and cost of traveling, you would think they would be reasonable. We were told they would bring us a grill and said their was a firepit but we didn't have one. The next morning I was about to cook breakfast and the toilet stopped up and came up through the shower and the kitchen sink. My husband tried plunging the toilet but it wasn't helping. We got pretty grossed out and decided to go ahead and leave as we were starving. We left by 10:30 Sunday morning. Didn't feel it was very sanitary. On another note, I thought the hills on the property were very pretty. Paid for 2 nights but only stayed one. I'm not one to complain but we just didn't have a good experience!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

10 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Birthday Gift

I bought this trip for my daughter and her boyfriend as a surpise birthday gift. We selected all the activities (the horseback riding, the aviary, and the farm tour) and they loved it. The setting was so idyllic and relaxing (despite my daughter's fear of Emu's and a Macaw trying to seduce her boyfriend) That they couldn't stop talking about it. We kept the whole weekend a secret from them and told Mickey and Vickey that it was a surprise and that we were hoping the bf would take advantage of the weekend and propose. Not only did the hosts go above and beyond with the room, they were gracious enough to allow my husband and I to come up a few days before to drop off a bday gift for my daughter and show us around the property. When their trip was over, Mickey and Vickey even reached out to me to make sure they had a good time and ask whether or not they did get engaged (SPOILER ALERT: THEY DID!!!!) I can't believe how they went above and beyond to make this weekend special for my baby girl and her fiance.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

stacy b., Dripping Springs, TX USA

13 July 2020

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

Absolutely beautiful and quiet getaway

There are not enough words to describe our stay at this property. Such a beautiful place with several cabin options to choose from. Enjoyed not being right on top of each other/other travelers. Thoroughly enjoyed all the farm animals and their daily visits to our cabin. We also enjoyed a private horseback riding adventure guided by the owner. Both owners were readily available should you need ANYTHING. We will be planning another trip out soon to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Thanks to the beautiful owners for sharing this little getaway with us. They’re very special people

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miguel R.

5 July 2020

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

Amazing

Everything was supper clean , staff is super friendly and accommodating. The managers text me every day when I was here too see if we need anything. Love this place . The animals in the property are well taken care of . It’s an amazing place to get away

10/10 Excellent

MichelleW, Yorkville, IL

15 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

We had a cabin with a full kitchen to ourselves for what would have been the price of a hotel! We got to bring our 2 dogs with us for a minimal fee, the location was incredibly beautiful and the animals on the property were so friendly. We had donkeys, goats and a pot belly pig walk up to our cabin and our puppy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nam N.

31 Mar 2020

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

Good

So nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmen K.

30 Jan 2020

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

Great Find in Boerne

This cabin was very cute and quiet--easy to get to downtown Boerne. We stayed here for a wedding and it was awesome to be so close to town. Very clean and was perfect for 3 people. Loved to visit with the goats each day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harry D.

30 Oct 2019

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

Peaceful stay. Lots of animals to feed.

Ask about the size of the unit. The owners go out of their way to please. We stayed for a month.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

9 July 2019

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Alicia A.

16 Jan 2019

Our vacation this December 2018 was fantastic! The horese and goats were a bonus!

Mickys & Vicky's ranch is great getaway! We had a great Christmas 2018. The animals is quite a bonus. My daughter and her boyfriend made it down to the corral every morning with apples to feed them. We made a few trips to Boerne downtown - which looks magical, like a postcard picture. Bought a delicious pie at bumsdoddler's, a trip to Boerne' s lake- (which by the way my daughter took some awesome pictures). We even made it to Comfort Tx. On the way back we took a FM road that lead us to an Oasis. It was an old saloon packed with drinks! From beer to soft drinks. We signed a guest book, took pics, and left donations. Over all, our stay was Great! The cabin that I chose, was rather small. It did say 3 bedrooms, but in reality it only has 1, and a sofa bed in the living area. That was the Hansel & Gretal cabin. Everything else was picture perfect. Didn't get to spend much time with Vicky & Micky, till the day of our departure. We will definitely come back again, but this time I know which cabin to select. They gave us a tour to their 10 cabins. Plus informed us of a venue to be coming soon. So excited that this little place of heaven exists. They have a complete kitchen, of which I cooked a prime rosemary -rib roast. Thank you- Micky & Vicky- (hopefully i get to meet you Vicky)! I left you some kitchen decorative towels Vicky for one of your lovely cabins! Thank you kurstin & Wess for your hospitality. Alicia Acosta. 😉

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

4 May 2018

Amazing weekend!

Lovely cabin on a beautiful property. Micky and Vicky were the perfect hosts. Amazingly friendly goats, donkeys and horses. Loved my horseback riding afternoon! Super pet friendly, my dog loved it! Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

18 Mar 2018

Everything we hoped it would be

Wonderful stay in a wonderful location. Micky and Vicky were gracious hosts who were never more than a phone call away. The property is gorgeous and the cabin was clean and inviting. Definitely coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meagan R.

25 Sept 2017

Refreshing stay in the country yet conveniently close to Beorne fun!

Our hosts generously upgraded our stay to the comfy cozy main cabin, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Upon arrival we were greeted by an expansive deck lit up with festive patio lights which made us want to lounge on the deck sipping wine all night long! Spacious kitchen and living room great for gathering for priceless quality time together. Bedroom is furnished with cute antiques and a very comfortable bed. Our son loved waking up early to explore the ranch and interact with the friendly livestock. My husband brewed the delicious coffee provided which definitely helped the early mornings! Overall a fun stay full of quality time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

26 July 2017

Wonderful Stay

Enjoyed a peaceful and quiet stay. The owners were available when needed but never hovered. Very nice and clean cabins, close to Boerne and Sisterdale.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL S.

30 Jan 2017

Cozy little cabin

We rented this cabin in addition to the Wildflowers (we were 12 people in total) the cabin is clean ans it is fully equipped with a big fridge. We stayed up late at the porch enjoying the peace and quiet of the woods. We went horseback riding in the morning... such a nice tour around the ranch we were able to see deer, long horns and lamas it was a very unqique experience.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

26 Jan 2017

A very relaxing weekend

I stayed at this nice little cabin to finish my book, it was the perfect spot to do so, the cabin is in the middle of the woods, you can see horses, goats, donkeys and deer roaming freely all day long, it is just mazing; next time I am bringing my family over with me. White.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steve S., United States

4 Aug 2016

Hill Country Cabins with lots of upside

Property has about 4 cabins and a larger building with 2 suites, kitchen and dining facilities with a large open veranda. When we were there the larger building looked like it hadn't been used in a while, and could stand a major clean-up. The cabin we stayed in was the smallest and was comfortable enough for our needs. It had everything we needed. We only had two issues. The AC unit is a window unit in the living/kitchen area. It kept that area very cool, but took almost 8 hours to make the sleeping area comfortable (it was a hot day in the Texas Hill Country). It might have helped to have a floor fan to move the cool air from the living/kitchen area to the sleeping area. Second issue was the Internet wasn't working for us. It appeared to be a bad modem but the replacement didn't work either. Wasn't a huge deal since we were there to visit friends that live nearby. Cell signal was good enough on the front porch to send/receive emails. The staff was wonderful. They were very friendly and helpful (Internet issue aside). The goats were a hoot. I didn't know goats were so gregarious. There were at least a half dozen horses. I should close with a couple of items. The owners were out of the country at the time so we have no experience with them face-to-face. Secondly, my wife and I do not agree on how to rate the cabin we stayed in, but she's spoiled by more expensive home away and air bnb places we've stayed. I would say the price reflects the cabin we stayed in. Had it been 300-400 a night I would expect more. The 4 stars is a compromise.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cheryl P.

2 Aug 2016

Convenient location to Downtown Boerne

The property's distance to Boerne makes this location convenient yet you still feel tucked away in the country. The location is mindful of a YMCA camp as there are several cabins on the property tucked away in the trees. Our visit was relatively quiet and restful. Be prepared to bring a book as the internet service is missing and the WiFi was so slow movies were interrupted while streaming - there is no cable TV. These are not negatives as long as you are prepared to read, play games as a family, and enjoy the overall peace and quiet of this property. This was our anniversary weekend and we were pleased to have a bottle of wine in the room upon arrival compliments of Micky and Vicki. The only downside for us is that as of today, after a couple of emails, we still have not received a refund of our pet deposit. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

karen g., progreso lakes,texas usa

2 Mar 2016

the perfect place

what a great place,quiet,private with lovely trees. the staff was right there to help you get settled in and you had the comfort of knowing just a phone call away they would be right there to help. the cabin was very clean and had great porches to set out on and enjoy the goats,donkeys and horses. Good location and we recommend it to the fullest! Also its dog friendly which is very hard to find. Looking for a good place in this area this is it. thank you for the relaxing stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

29 May 2015

Unforgettable experience.

My wife and I had a blast in this unique place. We were celebrating our 10th anniversary and it turned out to be one of the bests celebrations we have ever had. The cabin is so precious and cozy that you feel like staying forever, were supposed to have a dinner out in a restaurant but instead we ended up having dinner on-site and it was WOW!! incredible, they have the must amazing dishes... We got along so well with the owners that we spent the night with them talking and dancing and singing and so much more... it was incredible we are so looking for the next time we now have new sincere friends. We love you guys, we hope to see you very soon!! Tom and Sindy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

22 May 2015

Hansel and Gretel

Definitely a perfect little get away for couples and families(hint the name home way). The cabin was excellent and roomy. Everything worked great and was lots of fun. The owners are very nice and outgoing. They will help you with whatever you need and ask. They are also building some new cabins which yall should check out. They are turning into great rooms. If you ever need to get away this is definitely a great place to go to and have fun. I'll definitely be back in the future!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

2 Apr 2015

Excellent time in an excellent place!!

My honey and I spent a romantic weekend getaway in this lovely little hideaway in the woods it was as quaint as any cabin should be yet with all the creature comforts that actually work very well: Air conditioning, heater, great hot water and very comfy beds (even the sofa bed was not bad at all) big refrigerator, full stove as well as fully stocked with sufficient pots pans and even real wine glasses and the owners assured us that if there was anything we else we needed there were just a phone call away and would bring us whatever we needed; I talked to my wife into horseback riding even though she was scared to death at first she ended up loving it because the cowboy taught her how and then stayed with her the whole time until she was comfortable. We BBQ'd one night and built a fire the second (made easy by the thoughtful preparations of firewood, lighter, etc left in place every night for me by the considerate owners). This guys heck, even put red roses and chocolate and champagne for us at no extra cost for us when they knew it was our honeymoon, you just can not find better people that this. Thank you very much and see you soon.

About the host

Hosted by Vicky and Micky

We are a happily married retired couple with a Special Forces and business professional background. Now making our dream come true.
With over 15 years of preparation developing our gorgeous ranch, creating an environment to care over wild-life and rescuing beautiful, and at times endangered, defenseless animals all over the country. We have experiences set up for our guests to learn and enjoy.
We have horseback riding, guided trail rides, friendly farm animal safari or exotic animal adventures, night hikes and delicious cooking options for any special occasion.

In short, we want to help generate happy times for all our guests. Come celebrate special occasions, anniversaries, birthdays, weddings or precious family vacations.

We live on the property (35 acres) and are available 24/7 to personally cater to you and ensure everything on our property is the place. We do have staff that's very dedicated and ready to assist. Whatever you need - just give Micky and Vicky a call :-)

Why they chose this property

Location convenient to whatever you want to do, yet so private and this manicured 30 acre horse ranch, with baby goats, ponies, puppies, etc., is quite a lovely vacation destination all on its own - Once you get here, you may not want to leave :-))

What makes this property unique

You found “The Great Escape”: The ideal place to just run away & forget about the world, relax and enjoy your stay in any of our 9 unique Guest Cabins on a Gorgeous 35-acre Certified National Wildlife Preserve, Exotic Animal Rescue & Horse Ranch.

Whether it's a fun-filled vacation for all ages, a lovely place needed to chill out surrounded by beautiful, majestic woods in the heart of the Hill Country or watch all the animals throughout the property… We literally have it all. You won’t want to leave!
Our ranch is a great place for your special occasions such as; reunions, weddings, anniversaries, or that special someone's birthday…

We are equipped to pamper you or extend the invite up to 50 guests! We provide super comfortable spaces, the option to have our resident Cordon Bleu Chef cook up anything you want, and we are able to help you plan everything to make this a real 1-stop destination! Just talk to us and tell us what you would like and we will make it happen.