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100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock

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Bellheim, beautiful landscaping & Trex deck
Beautiful Pond (pier in background)
Bellheim in the spring
Let's go swimming!
Let's explore Piney Creek!  (1/2 mile of creek)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bellville, TX
  • Austin County Jail Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Large Upstairs

4 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Small Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock

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All bookings are separated with a 1-night vacancy. This allows time for cleaning the large property, and the potential for early checkin by our guests.
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Bellheim lies in the rolling hills of the Texas Bluebonnet Country, one hour west of Houston, on a 100-acre ranch offering peaceful, scenic views and outdoor activity. The house is two stories (1,700 sq ft), with beds for 11 and thick foam mattresses and bedding for an additional 4 (or very comfortable bunk beds for 4 down at Hog Heaven cabin).

The master bedroom is downstairs. Two bedrooms are upstairs. Each level has a bath. The house has free wireless, internet (wifi). (SEE CAPTIONS UNDER PICTURES FOR BED ARRANGEMENTS.)

The Bellheim ranch is located on a country road 3.5 miles outside of Bellville. 1/2 mile of Piney Creek flows through it—a beautiful sandy-bottom, clear-water creek. The best way to describe Piney: a giant sandbox with clear water running through it! Children love it; they play in it for hours!

For all 3 TVs in the house, Roku voice remotes are used to select content from internet streaming services, or air-cast from your personal device. Select from a vast array of free services or from your own subscription service. Use your voice when selecting a streaming service (Roku remotes provide this technology for all TVs). Simple instructions are provided: for example, say “launch Netflix”, or "find kid TV shows," or "find all Clint Eastwood movies," or "find It's a Wonderful Life movie." You’ll be amazed. Bellheim is a blend of high-tech and amazing outdoors!

Or switch any TV to LiveTV with a selection of over 128 Houston broadcast channels, including all four major networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC).

Secluded in the woods along Piney Creek is a custom-built cabin called Hog Heaven. It’s powered by the sun using a 2925 watt solar array. A highly efficient heat-pump provides A/C, or propane heater for heating. You are sure to be impressed as you solve all the problems of the world relaxing in Hog Heaven and watching your children play in clear, sandy-bottom Piney Creek! FREE DAY USE!! Overnight for $30/nt. FREE OVERNIGHT STAYS when booking for 14 people! For a Hog Heaven video, go to YouTube and search for "Hog Heaven Cabin".

AFFORDABLE. FREE BOAT USAGE (row boat and peddle boat).

Outdoor activities include:

-- Two ponds for fishing, swimming and boating (row boat & pedal boat provided, including life vests). CATCH & RELEASE fishing only (large bass, perch, catfish).
-- Acres of wildflowers around the house when in season (Bluebonnets, Texas Stars, Black-eyed Susan). Season is March to mid-April.
-- Fire up the large BBQ pit on the outdoor deck (just bring charcoal).
-- There's a ping pong table in the garage, setup and ready to play.
-- Roast your Smores and other favorites on the fire pit down at the windmill.
-- Enjoy solar-powered Hog Heaven cabin deep in the woods along Piney Creek (1 MILE FROM HOUSE). Play the owl CD at Hog Heaven. Giant owls will come and join in!
-- Enjoy 1/2 mile of sandy-bottom Piney Creek for fishing and swimming (1 MILE FROM HOUSE).
-- Explore miles of trails (throughout the 100 acres) with your four-wheeler (ATV, side-by-side) or bicycle.

Hog Heaven cabin is down at Piney Creek, 1 MILE FROM THE HOUSE, set back in the woods, accessible by car, AWAY FROM IT ALL! ****YES, EVEN AWAY FROM THE INTERNET!!**** There are bunk beds for 4 (bring your own linens) and sleeping bags for 3. Next to it is the best little (bug free) outhouse in Texas (give it a try!). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED! OVERNIGHT STAYS REQUIRE AN ADULT.

There are Bellheim Springs that feeds our smaller (spring) pond.

To rent a 4-person UTV for exploring the trails, contact "WC Tractor, 5435 Hwy 290 E, Brenham, TX." Or rent an ATV from "ATV 4x4 Adventure Rentals in Houston." The first option is much cheaper.

Cattle roam the back 90 acres. Pets ages 1 year or over are welcome. Pet fee required.

Property manager

Kermit Graf
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Daytime gatherings up to 30. Plenty of parking.
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50 fee for up to 2 pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Daytime gatherings up to 30. Plenty of parking.
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

Bellville

Located in Bellville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Stephen F Austin Golf Course and Faith Bridge Ranch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dewberry Farm and Peckerwood Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Waller County Fair Association and Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Bellville, TX

What's nearby

  • Austin County Jail Museum - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Prairie View A&M University - 38 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 38 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Katy Mills Mall - 45 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bellville Meat Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trump Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Newman's Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bellville City Hall, Margaret Chesley Memorial Park, and Austin County Jail Museum. City of Bellville Public Library and CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 270 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liuver D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best experience!
I'm still dreaming on my time spend there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway!
This was the perfect family getaway weekend. Plenty of room for the kids to roam and overall was a relaxing time away. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing escape!
My family of 6 (and 2 dogs) stayed for 3 nights for our Spring Break escape. We all loved it and never ran out of things to do! Highlights for our family included exploring the land, fishing and swimming, darts and ping pong, and the pedal boat! We hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun week end
We had a fun, relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Property
7th year we have stayed at this location for our team tournament/retreat. And the property never disappoints and only gets better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
We enjoyed our stay, and the host was most gracious! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay and not our last! Amazing!!
We had so much fun at Bellheim! Beautiful property and the owners think of everything you could possibly want and need. Very clean and the Hog Heaven cabin was a big hit with the kids. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back for a 4th time!!Grant G
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you.
We are grateful for this rental. We’re in town to bury our parents and this property provided lots of room and a very comfortable space. Our kids and grandkids loved the amenities. Highly recommended. Great host, wonderful property. Five stars all day long.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
It was an amazing place to stay great host.the place was awesome nice pond and nice walk to the hog heaven the creek was cool and my dog loved exploring the property.overall awesome place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Campbell wedding
We had a bridal get together for my daughter. Eight to ten of us stayed overnight Friday night and Saturday night. The property is beautiful, we enjoyed a walk to the cabin in the woods to hear the owls. We’d definitely stay here again. Lovely weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
This place is better than we could have imagined. Our whole group loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had it all
This was a great property! There was so much to do onsite that our teens were never on a phone. We fished, played horseshoes, had a campfire, explored the land, had a ping pong tournament, paddle boated, row boated, and cooked a great steak dinner. We even had eggs delivered form the next door neighbor that we enjoyed for breakfast. Everything was clean and clearly laid out. Easy drive for Houston and our friends joined from Dallas. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
We had a great stay here. Kermit was very communicative and the place was great to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ranch Home
Great property. Enjoyed the stay. House was great. Cabin is very remote and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and tranquil refuge.
Just as enjoyable as the first time we went. The trees, scenery and well kept grounds are impeccable. We look forward to going every year if we can. I also like that Kermit always keeps you abreast of any event that may come up and affect your stay at bellheim. Great place to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family
We needed a place to stay for six adults and a puppy for a weekend wedding. This place was fantastic. While we didn't get a chance to enjoy all the amenities, we were able to go for walks and generally relax before heading to the wedding venue. I absolutely endorse this home for anyone looking for extra space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellheim Getaway
Belheim is an awesome place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellheim is a great place to stay
Fun activities and relaxation. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
This was our third trip to Bellheim since 2022. It is great to have a place so close to Houston to go relax, fish and walk beautiful country property. Thanks for another great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
We had such a relaxing weekend here. Everything was so perfect, from the time we reserved our reservation to the time of us leaving to go home. The house and property was so beautiful and quiet. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much to do and explore.
We had an amazing time at Bellheim. The property is well taken care of and never ran out of things to do or places to explore on the property. Will most definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Beautiful location. Very relaxing. Great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
We loved hiking the property and enjoyed family time on the deck overlooking the huge yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun farm visit
Great property. Well located. Lots of choices for activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Wonderful home and property. Will definitely be going bacj
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kermit Graf

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In 2011 I retired from 31 years as an engineer with Schlumberger. My wife and I own and manage three vacation rental properties. We enjoy providing relaxing and safe properties for our guests and their families.

We are both originally from Houston, then moved to Austin in the late 1960s when attending, then graduating from, the University of Texas, where we met each other in the Longhorn Band. Hook-em Horns!

Why they chose this property

Bellheim is 104 acres of land owned by the Grafs, a family of German immigrants who settled here in 1853. Johann Graf immigrated from Posen, Prussia (currently, East Germany), in 1853, landed in Galveston, then settled in this area and called it the “Piney Community.” Bellheim includes ½ mile of a clear, sandy-bottomed creek called Piney.

During the 1800s, the Grafs originally had approximately 700 acres of land in the Piney Community. Cotton, and then watermelons, were agricultural crops, and many Graf descendants lived and farmed in the area.

In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, our grandparents had a bumper watermelon crop. They shipped a full train carload to Kansas for sale and got a good price for them. The second carload they got a bill because the melons were sold at such a low price it did not cover the cost of freight. Life was difficult.

The land is mostly ranch land now as families have either died off or moved to the big city (Houston) where life was easier. Bellheim is the only remaining land owned by the Grafs in what was called the Piney Community. We opened it up for all to enjoy and is great for the young and young-at-heart to explore the creek, its bottom-land and ponds, and miles of trails along the creek and pasture land.

The Bellheim house was built in 1978 by Ralph Frank, Otis Graf’s first cousin and son of Olga Graf Frank. Like Otis (our father), Ralph grew up in the Piney Community. Ralph was a master homebuilder in the area, much in demand, and had a colorful character. One of his helpers would always hold a hammer halfway up the handle. Ralph sawed off half the handle and gave it back to him.

What makes this property unique

We've built a large cabin down at Piney creek. Included is an old-time outhouse! The camphouse will sleep 8 when furnished in 2016. Bring your sleeping bags now and try it out!

Mom tells Dad and the kids: “Does everyone want to stay at Hog Heaven tonight?” Then, she can have the house all to herself in peace and quiet!

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English

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