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Farhaven Guest Cottage

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Property grounds
Living area
Dining
typical sunrise
wild turkey in front yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
vanderpool, TX
  • Frio River
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

king

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Farhaven Guest Cottage

Private cottage on secluded 76 acre working organic farm. Hiking, stargazing, birding, organic gardens, greenhouse, solar, and rain water. Horses and well behaved dogs welcome $10 per night each, limit 2. Keep dogs leashed outside; dogs not allowed on furniture. Our horses not for hire.
Swimming, State Parks nearby: Garner, 22miles, 30 minutes. Concan, 30 miles, 35 min. Lost Maples, 12 miles 16 minutes
TV, DVD player. WiFi. AT&T cell, other carriers expect no service.

Property manager

Mark and Nancy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No dogs on the furniture, especially not on beds!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please leave the dishes clean
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not pet or feed our horses, for your safety and theirs.
No off-road motorized vehicles, fireworks, or hunting.
Please keep dogs leashed. We have loose livestock. No dogs on furniture, especially not on beds. $150 cleaning fee to get dog hair off comforters

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Utopia

Located in Utopia, this cottage is in a rural area. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club and Concan Golf Course and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.
Map
vanderpool, TX

What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Garner State Park - 43 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Bandera City Park - 47 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 57 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club - 57 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maple Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saint Jo's Picnic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lunchbox - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Postal Brews - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farhaven Guest Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Farhaven Guest Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farhaven Guest Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farhaven Guest Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, Lost Maples State Natural Area and East Trail. West Trail is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

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. 87 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Quick Trip

Loved the quiet and chill vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Great Relaxing Getaway

Wonderful relaxing stay in a beautiful cottage in the woods under the beautiful stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

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

Farhaven

Such a wonderful, cozy location. The star gazing was amazing. The property owner was very kind and hospitable. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Quiet Getaway in the Middle of Hill Country

This was our second visit to Farhaven and we enjoyed it just as much as the first! Our kids enjoyed seeing the animals on the farm and hearing from Mark about the animals and his beekeeping. The property is quiet and relaxing. The cottage we stayed in is always clean and well kept.I highly recommend you check out Farhaven to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lana H.

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

Short weekend stay. Beautiful location

Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Great hide-away in the Texas Hill Country

Wonderful! Couldn't have hoped for anything better!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Peaceful Weekend Retreat

We wanted quiet and this totally fit the bill. Great base for hiking in Lost Maples and Garner State park. The place is simple but clean and comfortable. We loved our weekend on the farm. Exploring by day and star watching from the patio at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasie C.

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

Perfect Stay

Peaceful and clean. Property owner incredibly nice. Would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAson N.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Great cottage, wonderful hosts, and the best scenery in Texas!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison P.

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

Fantastic private getaway

We rented the guest cottage for my bridal team and I the night before my wedding. Access was very easy, cottage was very spacious and private. Also extremely clean! Very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amado G.

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

Perfect

It was the perfect mini vacation we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mindy N.

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

Nice tranquil home away from home

Amazing property. Kids enjoyed watching the cows and livestock. Stars at night over property breathtaking. Fresh eggs for breakfast. Really nice place yall have. Host super friendly and made sure everything was good for our stay. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Excellent get away

This was an amazing experience. The property was amazing and Mark and Nancy are great. Very relaxing weekend with some fun at the close by parks. I recommend this place for a low key family get away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D.

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

Love this place

Mark and Nancy are excellent hosts. Very friendly and responsive. The cottage was perfect for us. We had everything we needed and everything worked like it should. Spectacular stargazing in the evenings and peaceful coffee drinking in the mornings! We loved exploring the farm and the produce stand and happily brought home some delicious treats. We fell in love with Utopia, Lost Maples Cafe, The Laurel Tree and Sunday night football at The Blue Flame. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

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

Lucky Eclipse

We were fortunate to stay here for the eclipse. Great view from the horse arena. The Utopia Gardens agricultural operation was also a big plus, with fresh eggs and vegetables. Our hosts were very gracious. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis E. L.

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

Outstanding stay!

Mark and Nancy are wonderful people. They took time to show our family around and show their horses to us. Our stay was outstanding! Everything super clean and neatly in place. Their cottage was way bigger than we expected. Loved our stay and planning to go back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Simple lodging away from the city

I mistakenly booked a place that didn’t have laundry facilities, so we had to go to Leakey for that. Also, there’s no dishwasher. Both of those were okay for a short stay, so just make sure you’re okay with “simple lodging”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda (Irene) Z., Beeville, TX

We enjoyed!

Very comfortable. Everything you could possibly need was available. We didn't spend a lot of time at the cottage but the time spent there was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ariel S., tilden texas

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

It was very nice we just needed a little time off and this was great considering the weather awesome

I don’t understand why the property owners said it’s 15 dollars more a person when it was not thanks Virbo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

zuika g.

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

Country getaway

We all enjoyed our stay at the cottage, it was so cozy and relaxing. We got to walk around tge property, catch fireflies at night, be around horses, and even watch the process of milking cows. The host is super friendly and helpful when needed. We will 100% be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Second time around!

In spite of the drought my husband and friend had a great time visiting, playing Mexican Train dominoes and singing while stargazing at night. The sky was beautiful with many stars but unfortunately only a few of the Perseids!!! Mark and Nancy are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca d.

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

Cozy and intimate

Be sure to bring a map just in case. This is a lovely little cottage with ample space for two. It’s easy to get in and out and host Mark is very approachable and friendly. I enjoyed that I was such a quiet space and also that my cell phone didn’t work! Sounds odd to some but I needed to disconnect and Farhaven delivered. Recommend 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B., San Antonio, TX

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

Perfect As Usual

This is our second time to stay here. We love the solitude and nature. This time Mark had cows and we got to watch them being milked. We also purchased a lot of produce from their farmer's market at the entrance. The asparagus, spinach and sprouts were delicious. The place is perfect for us. We like the separate bedrooms, because often one of us stays up later or gets up earlier and that way we do not disturb the other person's sleep. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Al and Una A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet getaway

We came for an anniversary getaway and mostly to hike Lost Maples. It’s a good thing In thought to bring lots of groceries. My husband is a type 1 diabetic and since the location is quite far from shopping and dining. It was sheer luck that we had enough food, and had we not been prepared in this way, we would not have been able to stay. Also, since the location is so far, we were a bit disappointed that there was literally no entertainment available in our cottage- no television at all, no music, no movies and a very poor selection of games. Although there was equipment available, nothing seemed to be hooked up and it was of no use. It would be great to incorporate a smart tv so at least a person could stream their own movies and shows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda and Butch S., Georgetown Texas

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

Awesome relaxing few days!

We reserved the Farhaven after a search for close location to Lost Maples State Reserve. Although we were early for the color foliage we had a marvelous time. The home had everything we could possibly need except an ice maker but knowing ahead of time we stopped to pick up a bag. I love the wonderful eclectic decor of the house. My favorite style. Lots of wonderful art. Everywhere I looked there was something new to take in as far as the art. The owners are absolutely the warmest most accommodating host we have ever had in a VRBO/B&B environment. Loved all the farm animals, the lovely hill country vegetation, star clad nights and beautiful wildlife abound.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Nancy

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What makes this property unique

Peace, quiet, privacy, seclusion, wide open spaces, views, starlit skies

Languages:

English

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