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Farhaven Guest Cottage

Cottage in Utopia with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Place, Frio River
Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
Place, Garner State Park

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.

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

No dogs on the furniture, especially not on beds!

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.

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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 Maples Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Postal Brews - ‬7 min drive
‪The Laurel Tree - ‬6 min drive
‪Fiddlestix - ‬6 min drive
‪Texas Lamb & Cabrito - ‬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.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Siri S.

15 October 2025

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

The farhaven guest cottage was a wonderful stay! Clear instructions to get inside, very safe area. The cottage was very clean and welcoming upon arrival. I loved the beautiful dark skies at night for stargazing, and getting to see the animals on the property! Very peaceful and serene place. Mark and Nancy were very communicative and quickly fixed an issue I had with the coffee machine. Great location for visiting the state parks in the area, or just enjoying some peace and quiet at the farm!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

24 July 2025

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

Dava G.

21 September 2025

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

Our stay at Farhaven was nothing short of perfeft! From the start of the reservation process to check out was so easy! It was late at night when we got there. Mr. Mark called me and stayed on the phone with us until we pulled in the carport at the cottage. Everything was prepared, clean, stocked, and so accommodating! We had such a busy stay, I'm hoping our next (Yes, there will be a next) stay we can spend more time at the property to enjoy everything it has to offer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

5 January 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Lana H.

25 August 2024

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

Short weekend stay. Beautiful location

Beautiful location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

23 April 2025

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.

27 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

24 November 2024

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

JAson N.

5 July 2023

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

Kasie C.

8 January 2024

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

Kevin W.

11 November 2024

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

Madison P.

16 November 2023

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.

9 July 2020

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

Stephanie M.

3 September 2020

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

Mindy N.

27 June 2024

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

Luis E. L.

3 July 2019

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

Marc B.

15 April 2024

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

Amanda (Irene) Z., Beeville, TX

3 August 2018

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

Ginger D.

10 October 2024

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

Ariel S., tilden texas

15 May 2023

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.

14 June 2023

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

Aaron H.

3 August 2024

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

Vicki H.

15 August 2023

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.

4 October 2023

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

31 March 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Nancy

What makes this property unique

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

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

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Living Room 1

1 bathroom

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About this property

Farhaven Guest Cottage

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Utopia

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siri S.

Siri S.

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Quick Trip

Leanne M.

10/10 Excellent

Dava G.

Dava G.

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Great Relaxing Getaway

Frank M.

6/10 Okay

Lana H.

Short weekend stay. Beautiful location

Lana H.

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

Farhaven

Cherie G.

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Quiet Getaway in the Middle of Hill Country

Peter R.

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

Great hide-away in the Texas Hill Country

Bobby M.

10/10 Excellent

JAson N.

Peaceful and quiet

JAson N.

10/10 Excellent

Kasie C.

Perfect Stay