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Scenic Retreat in Hill Country; An Artsy-Ranch, Amazing Views, Privacy, and Pool

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Welcome to Twin Acres, your private ranch oasis awaits!
Welcome to Twin Acres Ranch
Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Florence, TX
  • Inner Space Cavern
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • H-E-B Center
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Detached "Guest Cabin" has private space with queen bed and separate living quarters

1 Queen Bed

Detached "Guest Cabin" sleeping loft

3 Double Beds

Guest bedroom 1 with Jack and Jill

1 Double Bed

Guest bedroom 2 with Jack and Jill

1 Queen Bed

Guest cabin

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

4 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Cabin Bathroom

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

Master Bath

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

Shared Bath

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Scenic Retreat in Hill Country; An Artsy-Ranch, Amazing Views, Privacy, and Pool

Escape to a breathtaking Hill Country retreat with stunning views at Twin Acres Ranch. Our modern log-cabin property boasts 2 adjacent homes on 22 acres of beautiful pastures and live oak forests, making it the perfect location for large family events, weddings or receptions or weekend getaways. Also close to the famous Staccato Ranch.

Relax and unwind at multiple viewing points across the expansive decks, patios, and viewing porch overlooking the western ridge. Take a refreshing dip in our private pool while watching the sun set over the Hill Country. Enjoy vegetables and herbs from our three-season garden for that perfect meal, and keep an eye out for butterfly and hummingbird sightings. Or sit back while the cows, calves, and goats graze the pastures and private pen.

Explore the scenic trails that wind through our 22 acres of woods and pastures, or bring your ATV or mountain bike for an off-roading adventure. Basketball court, swing, cornhole and other games available.

Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Georgetown, Twin Acres Ranch is also near a variety of amazing local establishments, including vineyards, water parks, and small-town shopping experiences. Our 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental offers a secluded retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and is perfect for hosting multiple families or large events. Book your stay today and experience the ultimate Hill Country getaway!

THE PROPERTY --

Twin Acres Ranch features a main home and a secondary cabin separated by a breezeway. Very flexible for groups that want more privacy or a safe place to separate the kids and adults.

Primary Home: fully furnished modern home. Stunning log cabin feel with vaulted ceilings and dramatic open concept for a unique living experience. And don't miss the sunset - dramatic western view across sweeping live oaks. 3 bedrooms: Ensuite master with King Bed; and 2 additional bedrooms with 2 king beds and jack and jill bathroom.

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, gas range, stainless steel appliances, fridge w/ ice maker, drip coffee makers, pantry, breakfast bar and island. We provide everything you need for the kitchen! Dishware, flatware, pots/pans, wine glasses, fancy spices, etc.

Cabin: Enjoy privacy from the group. Furnished 2nd home has kitchenette, 2 bedrooms and 1 full size bath. King and queen beds, plus 3 beds in the sleeping loft (2 full, 1 Twin Bed) in the upper rooms. Its a great loft for kids.

OUTDOOR LIVING: Large expansive and private property, gas grill, breezeway, basketball court, hammock, covered porch, porch swing, private pool, fire pits, scenic overlooks, parking for up to 10 autos. Trail head that leads to scenic pathways. RV parking available on request. Very popular area for road bikers and cattle gazing.

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, dramatic great room with ceiling fans, hardwood floors, en-suite bathrooms, ranch style decorations, open-concept living area.

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels, linens, central air conditioning/heat, keyless entry, Free wifi, YouTube TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Peloton TV.

FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), step-free access, two separate cabins on the property

Local attractions: Staccato Ranch, The Vineyards at Florence, Dwell House Coffee, Sailors Cafe, Florence Beer Market, Georgetown, Overlook Park (11.6 miles), Crockett Garden Falls (14.2 miles), Booty’s Road Park (14.3 miles), Creative Playscape (16.8 miles), Williamson Museum (18.0 miles), Blue Hole Park (18.0 miles), Inner Space Cavern (20.3 miles)

Our town of Florence (4.5 miles) has boutique shopping, cafe, locally roasted coffee, bakery, craft beer, pizza, marketplace and great mexican food. Of special interest is Staccato Gun Manufacturing and Range, and the Vineyards for an amazing meal and wine tasting.

EATS + DRINKS: Vineyards (8.5 miles) Mulligan’s (9.4 miles), Brix and Ale (14.1 miles), Dahlia Cafe (14.3 miles), Major’s Burger Company (14.8 miles), Farm to Fork (14.9 miles), Hell or High Water Brewing (15.2 miles), Agape BBQ (15.4 miles), 1020 Market

WINERIES: Vineyard at Florence (8.5 miles), Thirsty Mule Winery & Vineyard/Distillery (11.8 miles), Kfire Winery & Vineyard (13.9 miles), Grape Creek on the Square (18.1 miles), Salado Winery (27.8 miles)

DAY TRIPS: Georgetown (18.8 miles), Lake Travis (39.6 miles), Austin (52.1 miles), Waco (72.4 miles)

AIRPORT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (54.3 miles

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this holiday home is near theme parks. Austin Steam Train Association Museum and Vive Les Arts Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mel's Lone Star Lanes and Salado Glassworks. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at H-E-B Center or The Crossover. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Florence, TX

What's nearby

  • Inner Space Cavern - 28 min drive - 29.6 km
  • H-E-B Center - 32 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Round Rock Sports Center - 35 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park - 43 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Lake Travis - 47 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vineyard at Florence - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Florence Beer Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Fuente Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Andice General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪6th street - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Retreat in Hill Country; An Artsy-Ranch, Amazing Views, Privacy, and Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Scenic Retreat in Hill Country; An Artsy-Ranch, Amazing Views, Privacy, and Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Scenic Retreat in Hill Country; An Artsy-Ranch, Amazing Views, Privacy, and Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Retreat in Hill Country; An Artsy-Ranch, Amazing Views, Privacy, and Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Retreat in Hill Country; An Artsy-Ranch, Amazing Views, Privacy, and Pool located?

Set in Florence, this family-friendly holiday home is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Jim Hogg Park and 10 mi (16 km) from Legacy Hills Golf Club. Mel's Lone Star Lanes and San Gabriel River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved loved LOVED this stay! It was a beautiful time on a beautiful property. The house was perfect for hosting a large group and the air conditioning was on point. We loved looking out the windows onto the property and the view is unparalleled.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Amazing views

Beautiful house, it has everything you need to just go there and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meggin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely beautiful!! We had so much fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

go c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thomas is so friendly and kind. Overall it’s good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property ... views are in creditable. Plenty of room for our large multi generational family. Tom is a great host. His communication both before and after check-in was excellent. He quickly responded to our concerns to ensure our visit was memorable. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabins were beautiful. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Family Vacation

Well maintained property. Plenty of room for our entire multigenerational family. Host was available and responsive to questions and concerns. Great ranch experience with bonus amenities to include very well maintained pool, full kitchen and numerous indoor and outdoor living space options! Love this place and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa l.

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

Perfect getaway

Secluded clean and well stocked cabins made for perfect long weekend gathering of family and friends. Highly recommend for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allora S.

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

The view!!!

The property was so beautiful, the sunsets were amazing!! && of course the kids loved the pool and they stayed in the cabin. Over all we loved it!! The jacuzzi in the master was so decompressing after a day at the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Room for everyone

Location was great! There is a spot for everyone. View is amazing and cozy vibes had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena B.

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

Florence Fun

Really enjoyed the accommodations. Beautiful views just far enough from the busyness of the city. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

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

Amazing View!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The view is absolutely amazing. Tom was very responsive and easy to work with. I would recommend this property if you like rustic charm and privacy.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Review of Twin Acres

Tom was extremely easy to work with and friendly. He answered several of our questions and even gave us a welcome call prior to arrival. We would 100% stay here again! The property and grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Family bowling weekend getaway

Absolutely love this place. Great getaway. Kids loved the pool. Sitting on back porch watching sunset. Would definitely recommend Greatgetaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

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

Peaceful

This was a wonderful place to stay. The owners were so accommodating. We had a rehearsal dinner and had a lot of space to move.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Peaceful

We rented this place for family to stay in for wedding in the area. Well appointed and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Great place and location

The property was great and the property manager was very responsive. Excellent location for enjoying hill country and central Texas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and size.

Super nice and clean. Lots of space indoor and outdoor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful!!

The home and property surrounding it is stunning! We so enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. The owners are easy to reach and answer questions quickly. We felt very much at home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn K.

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

Fantastic Property for a Group!

It was wonderful to stay in a VRBO that had enough space for all of us! The bedrooms are separate and private enough that each of the 5 couples we had staying together got their own space. The main living area was heavily used and is great for entertaining, cooking together, or playing games! The pool was a fabulous spot to cool off and we had no issues with gate or door codes. Even if we had, the hosts were both proactive and responsive - letting us know all we needed to ahead of time and even allowing for an early check in!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel M.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby D.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Pictures don’t do this place justice. It is GORGEOUS! The beds we’re comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to provide for our family that stayed there. We loved having the extra cabin which helped the little ones sleep peacefully while the parents stayed up late visiting. We loved it so much and the hosts are just the nicest people ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Holly W.

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

Nice stay

Good location, good communication, nice house. Watch out for scorpions coming out of drains! It’s in the country, so critters are out there, but we had three show up in the bathrooms. Spare house was really hot when we got there, but we got it to cool down by the time we went to sleep a few hours later
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Great for family gathering (glamping)

The Twin Acres ranch house is wonderful for a large family to stay together and relax (so many places), have lots of fun (e.g. swimming), and enjoy wonderful home made meals (including grilling) without the pressures of daily work and school activities. Highly recommend it for the right occasion (e.g. 4 generation gathering for one).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al D.

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

Great family time.

We stayed here with our adult children and their children. The weather was hot, but the pool was cool. We made use of both the main house and cabin. It was a good layout for us. We were glad the AC worked well!! Beautiful grounds. Gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Matarelli

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We purchased this ranch as a second home and our friends just loved the opportunity to escape the city. So we started to offer the property to guests and a business was born!

Why they chose this property

We get a lot of guests looking to escape the cities and they bring creative with them. Our guests have contributed art, paintings, pictures, and other artsy works to the home, and started a painted rock scene, where most guests will leave behind a painted rock with words, pictures and inspirations. Don't miss our collection of guests' works!

What makes this property unique

We have a very private ranch that feels like a million miles away, but its actually a 10 minute drive to the cute little town of Florence and 20 minutes to the city of Georgetown so actually close to everything. The sunsets are amazing, nothing like the volet crown of the western front setting over hill country, viewable from every part of the property.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests