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Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat
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10 out of 10
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Hempstead, TX
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park10 min drive
- Waller County Fair Association16 min drive
- Prairie View A&M University21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat
After a year long rental, the GGH Cottage is freshened up and back on VRBO just in time for the fall!
The house is a bungalow style farm house that was moved out here from nearby Cypress, Texas. It was supposedly the farm house of one of the Cypress founding families. The house was probably built in 1930s or 1940s, but was completely remodeled inside in 2017. The exterior received a facelift with new siding in 2021. The common areas are all open and roomy. It has white painted wooden walls and original hardwood floors. It is completely furnished and comfortable. It has a small entry way porch which offers views of the sunset, but the back porch is the width of the house- very nice to watch the sunrise with morning coffee. The pastures have cows and calves to watch too. It is very peaceful and laid back and would be a wonderful artist or author retreat or just a respite from the city and offers plenty of space for kids to play outside and see the stars at night. You will just want to sit all day. :)
Note: There's plenty of space to park a horse trailer. The house also has an RV hookup that can be used.
The house is a bungalow style farm house that was moved out here from nearby Cypress, Texas. It was supposedly the farm house of one of the Cypress founding families. The house was probably built in 1930s or 1940s, but was completely remodeled inside in 2017. The exterior received a facelift with new siding in 2021. The common areas are all open and roomy. It has white painted wooden walls and original hardwood floors. It is completely furnished and comfortable. It has a small entry way porch which offers views of the sunset, but the back porch is the width of the house- very nice to watch the sunrise with morning coffee. The pastures have cows and calves to watch too. It is very peaceful and laid back and would be a wonderful artist or author retreat or just a respite from the city and offers plenty of space for kids to play outside and see the stars at night. You will just want to sit all day. :)
Note: There's plenty of space to park a horse trailer. The house also has an RV hookup that can be used.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Antique Furnishings and breakables around.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind energy
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Hempstead
Located in Hempstead, this cottage is in a rural area. Austin County Jail Museum and San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and The Rac. Waller County Fair Association and Dewberry Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hempstead, TX
What's nearby
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
- Waller County Fair Association - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
- The Rac - 18 min drive - 8.6 km
- Prairie View A&M University - 21 min drive - 11.1 km
- Houston Premium Outlets - 39 min drive - 39.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Checkers - 17 min drive
- Location Six Brewing Company - 22 min drive
- McDonald's - 18 min drive
- Waller County Line BBQ - 21 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Tim or Karen Garrett
The land and house are owned by a descendant of Hempstead Watermelon farmers that had been farming the land for over 100 years on this and several adjoining acres of land. The land surrounding the cottage now is used for cattle grazing and a small apiary farm. The owner was born and raised in Houston, but enjoyed weekends on the farm when the "old folks" were still around. The land has now been passed to his generation, and he has retired out "to the country" himself. The owners have lived in and loved raising their family of three children in Waller County since 1995. The children have moved back to the big city of Houston, but the owners enjoy the privacy and slow pace of the country.
Why they chose this property
This property is a quiet comfortable place to decompress. It is close enough to Houston for a weekend getaway, but also far enough away to just slow life down. There are many quaint little towns in neighboring counties that are only minutes away that have a lot of Texas to offer. Plenty of space to park your horse trailer and includes an RV hookup for additional guests in your party.
What makes this property unique
Peaceful sunrises and beautiful sunsets in a private quiet country setting.
Plenty of space and RV hookup for additional guests.
Plenty of space and RV hookup for additional guests.
Languages:
English
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