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[Living area] 65" Smart TV & sliding doors leading to outdoor entertainment area
[Master bedroom] King bed, Smart TV & ensuite bathroom
[Patio] Covered patio with hot tub, BBQ, outdoor dining & lounge area
[Master bedroom] King bed, lounge area with 65" TV & ensuite bathroom
[Kitchen] Fully stocked & equipped

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Aquarena Springs Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ

Farmhouse on 15 acres with deck, game room & farm animals!

★ "Kevin’s home & property is STUNNING."

☞ Covered deck w/ jacuzzi + BBQ + dining
☞ Game room w/ shuffleboard + pool + poker
☞ Farm animals (ponies, alpacas, goats, mini cows)
☞ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
☞ Master bedroom w/ king + ensuite
☞ Parking → driveway (6 cars)
☞ Onsite washer + dryer
☞ Wood fire pit

11 mins → San Marcos (dining, shopping)
18 mins → Gruene Hall (tubing, live music, antiques)
20 mins → Schlitterbahn Waterpark

~ The space ~

★ "We absolutely enjoyed our stay! The place is five minutes from shopping and restaurants but it’s surrounded by open land which made it so peaceful. Beautiful mornings and sunsets."

Feel free to explore the area, do some fossil hunting, interact with the goats & farm animals.

Other amenities:
→ Self check-in
→ Sofa bed
→ Central AC + heating
→ Dedicated workspace
→ DSL internet

★ "Location is great and beautiful views from the house. Oh, and of course, the animals! They were so much fun!"

Consider venturing out to explore nearby San Antonio or Austin, shop at the San Marcos Premium Outlets, spending the day at Landa Park.

Nestled in a serene countryside, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque views, this San Marcos retreat is the perfect spot for you and your family on your next fun-filled Texas getaway!

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~ Other things to note ~

Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on site 24/7.

If you wish to use the fire pit please bring your own firewood. We do however provide charcoal for the grill.

Important Notes

The property includes multiple dwellings: the farmhouse and the dome. You can rent either one or both together if available. Other guests may be staying on the property during your visit.

A full-time caretaker lives and works on-site, tending to the animals and land. He’s available if you have questions or need assistance.

The farm store at the top of the property is open Friday-Sunday 12pm-5pm and occasionally for special events.

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome! There is a $200 pet fee per stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Due to high demand, we are no longer offering early check-ins or late checkouts. You are more than welcome to check your bags early.
Failure to comply the Nonsmoking rule may result in a minimum additional charge of $100.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2989951vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Marcos River and Guadalupe River. Travelling with kids? Consider Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Bobcat Ballpark. Kayaking, water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • San Marcos River - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Ramon Lucio Park - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 8 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bill Miller Bar-B-Q - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ located?

This family-friendly San Marcos holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Purgatory Creek Natural Area and John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park. Dunbar Park and Redwood Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

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

Very quiet place to get away!

Enjoyed the stay , sleeping accommodations were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you for your feedback Kenneth! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the sleeping accommodations to be great. If there's anything specific you appreciated or any suggestions you have for us to make future stays even better, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Pool table was too flimsy so we were scared to play on it. The website says the house sleeps 12 but that’s way far fetched without doubling up in all beds and using all couches. No coffee pot
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Perfect!

This property is perfect! Great location, great lot, great house and great amenities! I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Hey Shannon, thank you so much! We loved hosting you. Your of course welcome back anytime! Best, Kevin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Absolutely amazing home!

This beautiful property was very well decorated & felt like home! Our family enjoyedh every bit of this amazingly beautiful home for our Easter gathering! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that you found the property beautifully decorated and felt at home during your Easter gathering. It's always our goal to provide a comfortable and memorable stay for our guests. We look forward to hosting you again in the future! If there's anything else we can do to enhance your next visit, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macy R.

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

Wonderful!

We loved the property. Perfect fit for our family and a huge bonus to feed the goats!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you so much! You were great guests and are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Wonderful Stay for a Girls Weekend

The interior of the house is so well decorated! Between the cozy beds and couches, plenty of rooms for fun, and being surrounded by gorgeous nature and adorable animals, this rental does not disappoint. We plan on revisiting!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you Lynn! We loved having you. Your welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaynee T.

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

Great family getaway

The house was perfect for entertaining the whole family. There are lots of living areas so everyone had plenty of room. The location provides easy I-35 access to San Marcos or New Braunfels. It was nice to relax and see some animals we don’t normally get to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you for your feedback Jaynee! We're delighted to hear that the house was ideal for entertaining your whole family, with plenty of living areas for everyone to enjoy. The convenient location with easy access to I-35 sounds like it added to your experience, allowing you to relax and explore new surroundings. We're glad you got to see some interesting animals too! Please let us know if there's anything else we can do to make your future stays just as enjoyable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruben L.

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

Nice stay

I think the only thing I would have changed was turning the AC on a few hours before the guest gets there. Every thing else was fun and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you had a fun and enjoyable stay. We appreciate the suggestion about the AC and will definitely consider it to make future guests' arrivals more comfortable. Thanks again for your input, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rickey H.

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

Beautiful property An amazing host!

The house is very pretty, nice An clean. The host was fast to responding to messages and was very quick to handle any issues we were experiencing during our stay. He also accommodated us with a modified check in time due to our situation which was extremely appreciated!! Five stars for this guy here, thank you again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review Rickey! We're thrilled that you found the house very pretty, nice, and clean, and that our host was responsive and helpful throughout your stay. It's wonderful to hear that we could accommodate your needs with a modified check-in time, and we're glad it made a positive difference for your stay. We aim to provide a top-notch experience for all our guests, and your five-star rating means a lot to us. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. It was a lovely space and very well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richaud S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jenina Amboster

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I'm Kevin. Three years ago, I made the exciting move from the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Tahoe to the vibrant city of Austin. I can't get enough of the sun here—it's a complete game-changer! The warm and inviting climate perfectly complements my love for outdoor activities and fuels my adventurous spirit. One thing you should know about me is that I have always had a deep affinity for animals. In fact, owning a farm has been a lifelong dream of mine. The idea of nurturing and caring for various creatures fills me with joy and purpose. Being in Austin, with its unique blend of urban energy and rural charm, only amplifies my desire to make that dream a reality. When I'm not daydreaming about my future farm, you'll likely find me exploring the diverse hiking trails that weave through the beautiful countryside. Nature has always been my sanctuary—a place where I find solace, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. The opportunity to immerse myself in the great outdoors and witness the wonders of the world firsthand is something I deeply cherish. Speaking of exploration, I have an insatiable wanderlust. Traveling is a passion that continually ignites my curiosity and broadens my horizons. Whether it's uncovering hidden gems, experiencing different cultures, or embarking on thrilling adventures, I thrive on the thrill of discovering new places and creating unforgettable memories.

Why they chose this property

San Marcos, Texas, is an incredible place that captivates visitors and residents alike with its unique charm and vibrant atmosphere. Here's a short description highlighting why San Marcos is awesome: Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, San Marcos boasts an array of remarkable features that make it truly special. Firstly, its picturesque natural beauty is unparalleled. The city is home to the crystal-clear waters of the San Marcos River, where locals and visitors can enjoy swimming, tubing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The river's serene and inviting ambiance creates a perfect oasis for relaxation and outdoor adventures. San Marcos is also renowned for its diverse and dynamic community. As the home of Texas State University, the city exudes a youthful energy and a vibrant arts and culture scene. The bustling downtown area offers a plethora of charming shops, restaurants, and live music venues, ensuring there's always something exciting happening. For nature enthusiasts, San Marcos offers an abundance of hiking and biking trails, such as the iconic Purgatory Creek Natural Area and the Spring Lake Preserve. These pristine natural spaces provide opportunities for exploration, birdwatching, and connecting with the region's rich ecological heritage. History buffs will find delight in San Marcos' rich historical significance. The city showcases an array of well-preserved historic sites, including the iconic Charles S. Cock House Museum and the William and Eleanor Crook House Museum. These landmarks provide a glimpse into the city's past and offer fascinating insights into its cultural heritage. Furthermore, San Marcos' central location is a huge advantage. It is conveniently situated between Austin and San Antonio, allowing residents to easily access the cultural amenities and employment opportunities of these vibrant metropolitan areas while still enjoying the laid-back and friendly atmosphere of a smaller city.

What makes this property unique

Nestled in the picturesque countryside, my farm is a haven for animal enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. My farm boasts a delightful assortment of residents, including alpacas, goats, mini cattle, mini horses, and mini donkeys. Each of these charming creatures brings a unique personality and adds to the vibrant tapestry of life on your farm. One of the standout features of ymy farm is its two large ponds. These tranquil bodies of water serve as serene focal points, not only providing a scenic backdrop but also creating a habitat for various wildlife. The ponds offer a peaceful oasis for birds, frogs, and other aquatic creatures, enhancing the farm's natural ecosystem. My passion for alpacas is evident in the way you care for and interact with these gentle and intelligent animals. Their luxurious wool and captivating personalities make them a special addition to your farm. Whether you're observing their graceful movements or enjoying hands-on interactions, the alpacas bring a touch of whimsy and uniqueness to your farm, reflecting your dedication and love for these remarkable creatures. Additionally, the presence of mini cattle, horses, and donkeys on myfarm adds a delightful charm to the landscape. Their small stature and endearing features make them both visually appealing and manageable to care for. They bring a touch of nostalgia, reminiscent of a classic farm scene, while providing opportunities for animal interactions and hands-on experiences that reflect your commitment to animal welfare and enjoyment. The combination of these diverse animals, along with the idyllic ponds, creates an enchanting ambiance on my farm. It offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and connect with the captivating animals that call my farm home.

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