The Homestead sits on 14 acres outside Pipe Creek, close to Bandera, Boerne and San Antonio but far enough out that the nights are quiet and dark. A lake and Red Bluff Creek are on the property, along with plenty of ranch land for walking and watching birds and deer.
The house feels like an old family farmhouse. There is a king bedroom with a large tiled shower, a queen bedroom, a room with two twins, and an upstairs loft with four double air mattresses for the kids. The kitchen is small but has everything you need, with an oven and range, cookware and both a drip coffee maker and a Keurig. Two full bathrooms, linens, towels and toiletries are provided, along with satellite TV with a DVD player and Wi-Fi.
The covered porch has lots of comfortable seating and is where most of the day happens: coffee in the morning, deer at dusk. The hot tub, a fire pit and a barbecue grill are close by.
Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.
WHY WE LIKE IT
We like the Homestead for families with kids. It is a very nice, large home, and there is an upstairs area where a few children can sleep on air mattresses, which they usually think is the best part. The lake is on the property too, a short walk from the house.
— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill Country
SLEEPING
Bedroom 1: king bed
Bedroom 2: two twin beds
Bedroom 3: queen bed
Upstairs loft: four double air mattresses
Two full bathrooms
GOOD TO KNOW
The lake and the 14 acres are shared with the ranch's other cabin; the lake is a short walk from the house.
Some of the sleeping space is upstairs air mattresses, best for children.
The owners' home is nearby on the ranch.
Cell service depends on your carrier.
The primary renter must be 21 or older.
Pets are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.
Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.