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Ponderosa Home, great for families

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Property grounds
for sport or lounging the pool is great, spa bubbles but no heat
Exterior
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to The Odeon Theatre
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Mason, TX
  • Place, St. Joseph Catholic Church
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Odeon Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 6, Downstair Bedroom

1 King Bed

Havana's Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Monaco's bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ranger's Room

1 King Bed

Rio's Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

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

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Rio and Ranger's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Top of stairs by Monaco and Havana's Rooms

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Ponderosa Home, great for families

The Ponderosa is a 6 BR, 4 bath family home. It is spacious, indoors and out, ideal accommodations for families. Within walking distance you will find a running trail, the school track, and the Mason tennis courts. It is 1/2 mile from the Historic Mason Square, Fort Mason, and Seaquist House. Enjoy the comforts of home and the community.
The space
The house has a master bedroom that has a connected master bathroom and a Split King Bed.

On one side of the house there are two bedrooms with one having a king bed in it and the other has two twin beds. There is a bathroom on this side as well.

The other side of the house has two bedrooms that each contain a queen bed. There is also a bathroom with these bedrooms. These bedrooms also each have their own vanity sink area.

Down stairs, there is another spacious bedroom that has a king bed along with a love seat and chair with an ottoman. There is an attached bathroom that has the only bathtub in it. This bathroom also opens up to the hallway for downstairs use and pool guest use.

Downstairs also contains a formal dining, living space, kitchen, in kitchen dining, and access to a large porch area and the pool.

There is a wrap around porch on the lower level and two balconies on the second floor. One balcony gives a great view of the pool area.
Guest access
There is a large front yard area and circle drive that provides ample parking for many. The school is across the street and during school zone hours it is a one way street flowing West to East. The house can be approached from Reagan Street on the West Side. Please do your best to not park on the grassy area. No Crypto mining.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is not child proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2881697vb
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
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

About the area

Mason

Mason is home to this holiday home. Mason County Museum and Seaquist House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Joseph Catholic Church and Fort Mason Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Walking Labyrinth and Todd Mountain.
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Mason, TX

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Catholic Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Odeon Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mason County Courthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seaquist House - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Original Pit Bar-B-Q - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Willow Creek Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nachos Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Restaurante - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ponderosa Home, great for families have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ponderosa Home, great for families?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ponderosa Home, great for families on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$1,281, 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.

Is Ponderosa Home, great for families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Home, great for families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Home, great for families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Home, great for families?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ponderosa Home, great for families located?

This family-friendly Mason holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason County Museum and The Odeon Theatre. Seaquist House and Mason County Courthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend this property. Responsive communication, plenty of rooms and beds and a great swimming pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hill Country Ears S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone was so pleased with the accommodations. Looks like we'll be back same time next year if you'll have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Looking forward to it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Large house with many rooms/beds to choose from helped my large party decide where to stay. All the kitchen ammenities allowed for many cooks in the kitchen! The back patio and pool was definitely the favorite hang out! As long as you dont mind the bird nests right above you, and the birds flying in and out at high speeds! Our weekend was very enjoyable! (Might update the website photos...there is not a second room with a table.) Loved the house host, she is most helpful in a moments notice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great experience

Great swimming pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful. Plenty of rooms for the fam. The massive dining room fit all of us for dinner and the passing out of Santas gifts. The pool and hot tub were perfect. Backyard has plenty room to sit and hang out with all of the family. When we had any questions the host immediately responded. I highly recommend the Ponderosa.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Great Family Weekend

The Ponderosa is great location for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is large and intriguing. The largest bedroom is en suite on the top floor. Then down a half story (?) two bedrooms with a bath on one side and two more bedrooms with a bath on the other side. Plus a “chute” to the laundry room which fascinated the teens. On the main floor is the big dining room, well equipped kitchen, comfortable living room and another bedroom with adjoining bath. Great for someone with knees as the two staircases have a couple of angled treads. (Rest of the family was fine, at 80 I took the main floor bedroom but did use the stairs a couple of times.)Eight of us from 18 to 80. While I would not bring young children, especially toddlers due to the pool and the stairs, it was great for us. Everyone had space when they wanted it, yet room to be all together too. Lovely pool which is Texas sun warmed but still refreshing. Everything was better than expected. So there was minimal contact with the owner which was promptly answered. Next time we come I’d like to meet Paula to learn the history of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

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

Wedding weekend stay

Just great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie J.

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

Great stay!

Really great house with awesome pool. Spacious for the whole family. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Perfect Place for Family Time

We enjoyed our family time immensely! So nice to find an house to hold us all. Our crew loved the pool, it was such a treat for us to all gather by the pool and visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie J.

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

Second stay- highly recommend

Great second stay at The Ponderosa. Great for families or larger groups. Convenient location. Love the pool. Will be our go to rental when coming to Mason!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Family Mini Vacation

Our 3 children & their families met us there for our annual family mini vacation. The home is perfect size for our group. The pool is a great enjoyment for us all. We will be booking it again for next year.Best Regards, Deborah Latham
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven Z.

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

Mason

Great quiet location. Wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

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

Family Fun!!

Had a wonderful time with family celebrating my brother’s and son’s birthdays. Nice, large, accommodating home with great pool and outdoor entertaining area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Spacious

I would definitely recommend for a large family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Amazing

We had a very peaceful weekend. There were two families that stayed together and we had plenty of room. Check in was simple, communication was great, and the house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2022
We love it when guest enjoy the Ponderosa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Real Texas Hospitality

Mona was very accommodating with special requests and attentive with our questions . There were plenty of instructions posted around the house to make our stay easy to enjoy all the amenities like pool and jacuzzi in this huge house. Thank you Cheryl
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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Hosted by Mona Lois

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