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Country Living at its Finest

Holiday home in Giddings with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Giddings, TX
  • Place, Cotton Bowl Speedway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lee County Courthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional trundle bed—sleeps two on twin mattresses

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Living at its Finest

Turn key farm house nestled on 45 acres with a stocked pond for fishing or swimming. Perfect get away but not too far from Austin and Round Top. Fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy the peace and quiet of country living. The owners live on the property a quarter mile up the road from the farm house and are excessable 24/7 should you need anything to make your stay more enjoyable.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
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

About the area

Giddings

Located in Giddings, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lee County Heritage Center and White Morpha Fine Art Restoration Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Leesure Lanes and Sherwood Forest Faire. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cotton Bowl Speedway or Bastrop Tennis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Giddings, TX

What's nearby

  • Cotton Bowl Speedway - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lee County Courthouse - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • First Presbyterian Church - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Texas Wendish Heritage Museum - 16 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Living at its Finest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Country Living at its Finest?

As of 6 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country Living at its Finest on 7 December 2025 start from NZ$449.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Country Living at its Finest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Living at its Finest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Living at its Finest located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cotton Bowl Speedway, Lee County Courthouse and Mid Town Lee Smith Park. Lee County Heritage Center and First Presbyterian Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darnell M.

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

Awsome house

Had a great time at Mr ryan place was very nice. My whole family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tonya l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host ,Wanted to insure our comfort. Available via text that far exceeds any other host .House was comfortable, clean , easy to find and very well maintained . Would recommend this property to anyone that wants relaxation and a peaceful experience. Five stars !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca P.

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

Mini Vacation

Our stay was incredible! We were so happy to have found this amazing home and land. It was so peaceful and so much fun, the pond was a great way to cool off, the fire pit with the stars above was relaxing and the dogs brought smiles to our faces. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark a.

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

Perfect setting

House was well stocked with coffee fixings, towels and blankets, everything we needed. Quiet settings on nice land, loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon T.

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

Farm life

Amazing ranch, peaceful and very clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian h.

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

Great Thanksgiving!

I want to thank Ryan and his family for being so gracious to host us over the Thanksgiving weekend. Great location great house. Perfect, for any family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

George N.

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

Awesome weekend getaway

Fabulous property, caught some fish in the pond (including one on the first cast!), kids loved swimming in the pond. The Host was awesome and we will recommend this spot to our friends for the future. Outstanding stay and wonderful host! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Lee County Texas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Btian H.

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

Christmas Stay 2025

My wife and I hosted our family, at times we had 13 people in that house and it was very comfortable very accommodating sleeping was as advertised. Well done Ryan.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelley W.

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

Perfect getaway

The best thing about this place is everything! The antique-filled farm house has everything you need to stay cool and cozy. My teens loved the dock and pond. We even had a 4-legged visitor who would hang out with us down at the dock. The owners were amazing and went above and beyond. We are grateful for our stay and memories there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

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

Comfortable home - Near Roundtop - Quiet rural setting

I had a lovely stay for the Roundtop Antiques Fair, which is a quick 20 minute drive. The home is spacious with room for a large group, 3+ bedrooms (five beds, two trundles) and two bathrooms. The quiet setting next to a pond is beautiful. The place has everything you need and the host is very responsive and helpful. Plus a good value, I would definitely come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Peace of the countryside

Beautiful little country home. Plenty of beds. Quiet piece of property with a beautiful layout from home to pond. The kids enjoyed swimming in the pond, jumping off the deck and swinging from the rope swing. Host family was very helpful and was very quick to respond to any requests. The house was mere minutes away from the race track which was very much appreciated after long days and nights racing in the Texas heat. We absolutely would stay again 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Kaplan

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

Quiet getaway

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this peaceful country property. The home was very clean and comfortable. The bed we slept in was clean and soft. It was like sleeping at our own home. Ryan communicated with us before we left and during our stay. We knew exactly what to expect and how everything worked inside the house. We were in for the Round top antique show, and was in close proximity to all of the towns involved with the show. I wish we could give this property and Ryan the host more than 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was a great communicator.Loved that the home was out in the country
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great and relaxing trip at the cabin. Cabin is stocked with everything you would need to be comfortable and is close to Giddings and Bastrop if you want to get something to eat or do a little shopping. To be able to bring our dogs to enjoy the property and jump in the pond was a real treat. The pond was also a real treat for my daughter and her friend and ourselves to cool off in and catch a couple of fish. Host was quick to communicate and answer any questions while still giving us our privacy. Would've liked to have met the host maybe next time as I plan on going back as soon as I can.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Quiet in the country

Host was super hospitable, even purchased a Kuerig when I asked if they had one. Awesome sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

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

Spacious Stay

We enjoyed the location, the host communications, and their amazing hospitality. We only wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

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

Family Weekend

Our family who lives in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio all met here to spend Easter weekend together. The hosts, house, and property vastly exceeded our expectations. From the first gracious welcoming text to through a goodbyes, we couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Peaceful Retreat

This property was exactly what we needed for this trip! We will definitely be returning. It was minutes away from the Sherwood Forest Faire and a great place to relax in between attending the festival. Everything from the dog welcoming committee, the human host, and the gorgeous property were just splendid. By far the best host I've ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from Home

We had a wonderful time. The owners were wonderful the house was great and the view was relaxing and we could not have stayed in a sweeter place. The owner was Ryan on the spot for anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

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

Cozy and adorable acreage retreat

We absolutely loved our stay and the hosts were so kind. The house was so cute, clean and setup with everything we needed. We enjoyed spending time on the deck and hanging out on the dock. Our labs and us absolutely loved all the space to roam and walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

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

Best mini vacation/visiting with longlife best friend

We loved the house everything was perfect! Especially our host they had the best hospitality that i have ever experienced! We will return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jana s.

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

Sisters' Getaway

The property was beautiful and had everything we needed! It was a cold, cold, wet weekend but we were snug and warm. It was so close to town that we ran over for a couple of meals and a little shopping. I've stayed at other facilities and what I really appreciate about this one is that we didn't have to pay a cleaning fee and then be directed to clean the house! Very easy, reasonable instructions to simply strip the beds we slept in. The hosts could not have been more accessible, accommodating and kind. We hope to come back during warmer weather and take advantage of the pond and outside spaces. Thanks for a lovely weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet Peaceful Getaway

We loved this property. It felt like being at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamera G.

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

Secluded Stay with 5 Star Hospitality

We really enjoyed staying here while shopping during the Round Top Fall Antique Week. The place is not far from all the activity and is a nice retreat from all the people. The owners are very attentive and make sure you have everything you need. There is plenty of space and we loved waking up to a beautiful view and some friendly pups coming by to say good morning. We recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan J.

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

Giddings

Wonderful Ranch House that has everything that you could think of. The stay was one of the best stays that we have had in a VRBO—the host was absolutely the best host we have ever experienced. Thank you for making our weekend getaway memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Ryan Marshall

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