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Rancho Escondido - Great Family Home on Private Acreage With AWESOME Game Room.

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Pool
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Driftwood, TX
  • Wimberley Valley Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Blue Hole Regional Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rancho Escondido - Great Family Home on Private Acreage With AWESOME Game Room.

This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Hill Country vacation home rests on 12 secluded acres and is perfect for large groups. Our stone and cedar retreat with Saltillo tiles and pecan floors is centrally located in the heart of wine country, breweries, wedding venues, live music, dive bars, shopping and even a world renowned BBQ restaurant. Centrally located, we are 12 miles from historic Wimberley, 13 miles from Dripping Springs, 11 miles from I-35 (at Kyle, TX exit) and 29 miles from Austin.

Rancho Escondido’s spacious family room, 2 dining rooms, modern kitchen, central courtyard, private nooks and game room accommodate guests for meals, relaxation, or recreation. Plenty of outdoor space for walks, cookouts, swimming or fire pit conversations and wine sipping.

Check out the cool game room with just about everything you can think of including a pool table, shuffleboard, flat screen TV with surround sound and DVD player as well as a wet bar with ice maker to create your own private club. The game room is accented with wood walls, pressed tin ceilings, stained glass, neon signs and inlaid ceiling repurposed from an old wall from a turn of the century saloon. If you get hungry while watching a movie, heat up a pizza in the pizza oven or pop some popcorn in the microwave.

Don’t miss the Hays City Store only one mile away with excellent comfort food, full bar and live music. The best fried shrimp ever!

SELF CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS: All reservations will be required to sign a rental agreement and provide Hills of Texas Lodging with a valid credit card to be placed on file for their stay. In lieu of charging a damage deposit or non-refundable damage waiver, a temporary hold will be placed on a credit card upon arrival for incidentals (just like they do at hotels). We are basically just verifying with your financial institution that sufficient funds are available in the event they were needed to cover property damage(s). If there are no property damages, the card will not be charged.

Property manager

Hills of Texas Lodging

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No visitors, parties, gatherings, etc.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. Maximum of 12 guests allowed at all times. If you exceed 12 guests (without permission) you will be asked to leave with no refund.
2. Everyone in the reservation must be over age 25 or accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
3. In lieu of a damage deposit, a temporary security hold will be placed on a valid credit card for incidentals the day of your arrival.

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
Note from host: No visitors, parties, gatherings, etc.
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Driftwood

Located in Driftwood, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Hole Regional Park and Jacob's Well Natural Area, while Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center and Corral Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Island and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Driftwood, TX

What's nearby

  • Wimberley Valley Winery - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
  • The Island - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Wimberley Lions Market Days - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 24 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 28 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salt Lick BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hays City Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co. - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Shady Llama - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hill Country Tasting Room - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho Escondido - Great Family Home on Private Acreage With AWESOME Game Room. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rancho Escondido - Great Family Home on Private Acreage With AWESOME Game Room. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rancho Escondido - Great Family Home on Private Acreage With AWESOME Game Room.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rancho Escondido - Great Family Home on Private Acreage With AWESOME Game Room.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rancho Escondido - Great Family Home on Private Acreage With AWESOME Game Room. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Duchman Family Winery, Camp Ben McCulloch and Wimberley Valley Winery. Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center and The Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gayla G.

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

Great time!

Great place! Good location for proximity to the winery, downtown Wimberley and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Awesome place!

The best place we’ve stayed. Looking to rebook for summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

leticia c.

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

Great property

The property was well equipped, the game room was amazing. The pool and hot tub was nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Wesley A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location....lacked some attention

Pool was dirty and had algae buildup. We spent some time scrubbing the pool prior to use. I have a pool at home so i know what to do and how it should be cared for. Also, garbage cans were completely full. Not sure when trash service is/was for the site but i feel each guest should start off their stay with the ability to put waste into containers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy D.

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

So Wonderful!

Stayed here for a low-key bachlorette party and it was perfect! Pool is bigger than it looks. gated backyard for kids to run around if you have them, lots of separated space so the perfect family home to be together but have your own personal space. We loved it! All the girls + moms kept complimenting how nice it was! Air conditioner could be set lower by cleaning staff when prepping, it was quite hot the first night when we arrived, the windows upstairs were left open so i'm sure that did not help either. But, we loved our stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

jacque p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Outside Area

We enjoyed our stay. The pool, hot tub, outdoor area are great. The house is surrounded by nature. But, it is in need of care. Two of the bedrooms are tiny. The master is huge. Bathrooms need repairs and cleaning. The kitchen needs repair and cleaning. And a thorough organizing to get rid of old stuff and take inventory. The Gameroom was a favorite of the boys. But, needs repair and getting rid of things that don’t work. The ice maker did not make ice while we were there. And, the refrigerator does not have an ice maker. Even though we enjoyed ourselves, we had to call for utensils and dishwasher soap. The owner lives next door and responded to our needs. This property needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Annual Ewing Get Together

The family appreciated all the fun things to do on the property. We swam, played in the game room and enjoyed gathering in the living area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kate K.

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

Overall nice stay

The pool was great. Water not too warm or cool. Shade around pool from trees after about 3. Fire pit area great. Plenty of bedrooms. A few disatisfiers. Gnat and spider problem. We made up our own gnat traps with Apple cedar vinegar. One of the downstairs bathrooms needs to be gutted and replaced. And no WiFi. Contacted property manager twice. They responded after second e mail that they contacted the owner but then heard nothing more. With 4 adults and one trying to get caught up on work and 6 teens this was a bit of a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manda E.

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

Labor Day stay

We had a great long weekend at this house. The property is conveniently located near San Marcos and Wimberley. The house is spacious and the game room was a bonus. We really enjoyed the backyard and pool. I also enjoyed the artwork throughout the house. We will definitely consider this home next time we get together for a long weekend trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway!

House was just as advertised. Perfect for family with kids of all ages. So much to do while staying at the house or visiting towns nearby. Only issue we had was that the lockbox was jammed and we could not access key. While we got into the house, we did not hear back from the property management company for hours after arrival. If a door had not been left unlocked in the back of the house we would have been stranded. Except for that hiccup, everything else was great! If you rent this place, just work hard on the lockbox and it will open.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Monica V.

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

Awesome outdoor space!

We loved the outdoor space at this property. It was perfect for our family with kids. The house was spacious and game room was nice. Be aware that when they say you will encounter scorpions, you will. One guest got stung in upstairs bedroom, but was fine. Overall, we had an amazing time and enjoyed our time there away from city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

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

Perfect house

This was the perfect house for our group of 12. Beautiful pool and surrounding area. The gameroom with the pool table and shuffleboard table were a big hit. Will rent this house again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Hills of Texas Lodging

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Hills of Texas Lodging is a family owned, local lodging and property management company specializing in reservations and care for private homes, ranches, cottages, and cabins. We offer the greatest variety of lodging options including an array of pet friendly rentals and exclusive properties throughout the entire Hill Country. From large luxury ranches to smaller economical cabins, we've got you covered! Whether you’re a couple in need of a romantic getaway or a large family planning a gathering, we have a property that is perfectly suited for you.

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