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Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch

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Front of Wildebeest Guesthouse
Living area with satellite tv
Kitchenette with coffee maker, microwave, and mini-fridge
Queen bedroom
Entrance to bunk room and bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet access
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area

Explore the area

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San Saba, TX
  • Place, Rylander Memorial Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wedding Oak Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, San Saba River Nature Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch

The wildebeest guesthouse is located on 5 J Ranch just three and a half miles from San Saba, Texas. Great dining, winery, shopping and sight seeing nearby. Come see the local attractions and enjoy the Texas Hill Country at its best. The guesthouse is positioned on a beautiful private setting on The 5 J Ranch. This ranch boasts incredible scenery that will provide a memorable experience. The game animals will certainly keep you entertained.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Event planning available upon request only
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1305367vb
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: Event planning available upon request only
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch located?

Situated in San Saba, this guesthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wedding Oak Winery, Rylander Memorial Library and San Saba River Nature Park. San Saba River Golf Course is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) away.

Wildebeest Guesthouse on the 5 J Ranch Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorcas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect. Clean and more than what we expected. Clay and Christina were excellent hosts. They took very good care of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Great ranch stay near Colorado Bend State Park

We stayed here for 3 nights in order to do day trips to Colorado Bend State park. It was a great ranch environment and loved seeing all the exotic animals! The fire pit was great for s’mores and beautiful stars at night. The accommodations were very nice, new & clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johnie h.

Excellent get away

Best get away in texas. From the time we drove in the front gate till we left it just felt like home. Lots of wild animals and friendly people. Clay and Troy were very knowledgeable of the animals and land. The guest house we stayed in The Wildebeest was fantastic and we will be back. Thanks John and Michelle Hillin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

5J Stay

Arrived and was greeted by Kristin and her daughter, they mad the arrival & visit very comforting, as they were always in communication for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Rose S.

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

Amazing Ranch Getaway

We were greeted at the front gate by our hostess, Kristin, who made sure we had a perfect three day weekend. The 5J Ranch is a beautiful ranch property with fields of wildflowers, blooming cactus and many different exotic species as well as whitetail deer! We enjoyed meeting and visiting with the owner, Clay who made sure we had anything we needed. So relaxing and a great getaway from the big city and traffic. We were celebrating our anniversary and could not have enjoyed our time more. San Saba is thankfully still a small town with good food, shopping, pretty parks and close to Colorado Bend State Park. The ranch has multiple houses to accomodate the size of your party. Whether you want to get away and relax or book a hunt, we highly recommend the 5J Ranch. Steve & Melanie S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rubi G.

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

Magnificent ranch

We really enjoyed our stay. We saw alot of exotic animals and were amazed at the beautiful sunsets. We met the owner Clay and he took us on a tour. Such a nice gesture! We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Great time!

It was the perfect place to get away from the city, surrounded with nature and lots of animals. Clay and his staff are amazing and took great care of us. We were able to try his pizza and nothing compares to it, it is the best we have ever had. My kids can’t wait to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Great stay

Great ranch to stay. Fun driving and seeing the animals especially at night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike h.

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

Smaller Version of an Overnight Stay at Fossil Rim (But Tons More Fun.)

2500 hill country acres, dozens of exotic animals, one of the darkest sky spots in TX and hosting equal to black tie. Should their monster outdoor pizza oven next door at the event barn be fired up, you may be offered a slice of their legendary fig pizza. Take it. Seriously, it's right up there with Crested Butte's iconic pizza hole, Secret Stash. You'll want for nothing here, save a pair of ear plugs: the cicadas can be deafening at night. 3.5 hours from Dallas, the San Saba river is still one of the prettiest in God's country. Book it, thank me later, I'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claude S.

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

A great place to stay managed by wonderful, very responsive and professional people

Perfectly located, calm, close to parks for hiking, the ranch itself is extremely scenic, the Ranch manager is a fantastic person, very caring and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Beautiful Country Stay

Wonderful getaway from the Metroplex. Everything was perfect and Clay was fantastic to work with. Made us feel at home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit D.

Great!

The Wildebeest was a wonderful house on a beautiful ranch! The location was great and close to San Saba. Clay was such an amazing host! He went above and beyond to take care of us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Fantastic Getaway Place

We rented the Wildebeest Guesthouse for a weekend in San Saba to celebrate a friend. The house was very comfortable and clean. Great porch to enjoy the stars. Troy, the ranch manager, gave us an amazing tour of the property and wildlife (definitely take him up on this !). One drawback - there isn't an oven/stove but there is access to one. There is also a fire pit with a grate for grilling (bring charcoal). We highly recommend any of the options on this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019