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Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting

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A modern house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A house surrounded by trees with a visible patio area and a small shed in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a large mirror, and a mounted shelf with a cow decoration.
A 3D floor plan of a modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, living room, and two bedrooms.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a green armchair, a sofa, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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McDade, TX
  • Place, Sherwood Forest Faire
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Scarlet Maze
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastrop State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Bedroom at Silverthorn

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

The bathroom at Silverthorn

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting

Set in the middle of a 128-acre Wildlife Management Area, this gorgeous cabin offers a chance to view nature at its best. Take an opportunity to rest and recharge on the deck or around the Breo firepit on the terrace patio. View the sunset or stars from the outdoor claw foot tub! Silverthorn has a full-size kitchen, high speed internet and a smart TV in both the living room and bedroom. Austin to the west and Antiquing in Round Top to the east- you are less than 45 minutes away from top-tier restaurants or shopping, and when you get "home" you can spend a lazy evening enjoying a secluded retreat.

The driveway is not recommended for low profile vehicles.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Adults only

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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 # 3266626vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Map
McDade, TX

What's nearby

  • Sherwood Forest Faire - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Scarlet Maze - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 14 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Cotton Bowl Speedway - 18 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 20 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Jerusalem - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jacob’s Well - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪BrouHaHa - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting?

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting on 30 September 2026 start from NZ$912, 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.

How much is parking at Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Relax, Recharge in Tranquil Country Setting located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Sherwood Forest Faire and within 12 miles (20 km) of Cotton Bowl Speedway and Bastrop State Park. Lake Bastrop and Colorado River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was superlative. Gorgeous setting. Thanks Kellee and Kiki! We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and relaxing cabin. Very close to Sherwood Forest Faire.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome and has so many nice amenities including fire pit with convenient wood plus kindle, soaking salts for the outdoor tub plus great shampoo for the really nice indoor shower with dual shower heads. The kitchen is top notch. The decor is really cute and bed so comfortable. We love it here and will be back since it’s only 4 minutes from Sherwood Ren Faire.
View from the patio
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at a lot of places, but this one was one of the most enjoyable!! The quality of everything was over the top, from the comfortable bed, the cookware, the decor, and the friendly hosts. The view was incredible! I hope we have an opportunity to stay again. Thank you, Kellee!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking for a getaway that's a real life "Heartland" location, this is it. Awesome property, completely away from anyone or anything (other than the horses). Every attention to every detail was made. Book it now!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Such a great spot off the beaten path. Highly recommended if you want to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing find!

Sandhaven was amazing! The cabin was beautiful, peaceful, and easy to access! Great location! Will definetly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful high quality cabin

Very nicely decorated cabin with great quality furnishings. So peaceful with lovely setting with horses, deer, birds and rabbits. Minutes from Sherwood Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this place.

So peaceful and quit. Sherwood Forest and Bastrop are both great. Host is awesome and makes everything very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax and enjoy

Property is perfect for getting away and relaxing! Beautiful views and an outdoor tub was the bonus!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to recharge

Everything about this place was great! Well-stocked on water and coffee, beautiful land with an active horse-breeding operation, easy check-in and check-out process. We’ll certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Romantic anniversary getaway

We had a great stay ! Kellee and Kiki thought of everything, the place was very secluded and had everything you needed, it was very clean and inviting. It is the perfect place to get away from the stresses of everyday life. Thank you so much for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rest and relaxation

Peaceful and quiet. Place was equipped with items needed for an enjoyable stay. Enjoyed the country setting and the wildlife. Ready for another weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

My wife and I stayed for long weekend and really enjoyed our stay. Visited family nearby and enjoyed evenings in Bastrop. Place was very clean and as advertised. No negatives but be aware it is bumpy gravel road to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Springtime Perfection

Surrounded by rolling hills this perfectly secluded home was just what we needed. Both cabins are beautifully appointed and offer everything you need and more. The bedding and towels were of the best quality and the kitchen lacked nothing. Turn off all the lights in the evening and enjoy the Texas night sky. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique, private, beautiful getaway

This property is totally unique. It's two buildings connected by a front porch. One for the bedroom/bathroom and one for kitchen/living room. It was SUPER well stocked with everything we needed (and more)! Loved the decorations. Internet and cell coverage was strong - I worked remotely one day while there with no issues. Super comfy bed. 45min from downtown Austin, good BBQ nearby, too. The host was AMAZING and super easy to text with. We could tell they really wanted us to have a special stay. The property was at the top of a hill with great views and lots of privacy. We'll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Anniversary Celebration

We stayed at VBRO Silverthorn in McDade, TX in January 2024 for our 50th wedding anniversary. It is a lovely property on a ranch with 40 Australian Stock horses. Silverhorn is on higher elevation on a hill that overlooks the ranch. The accommodations are top notch with everything you could possibly need for an extended stay. We had a great time on the property and did excursions to Austin, Round Top, Lockhart, and other small towns within an hour of Silverthorn. We want to go back in the future and give the property 5 out of 5 stars. You need to try their properties or you are missing out on a spectacular one of a kind accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even Prettier than the Pictures!

My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend for our baby-moon. The pictures really don’t do this place justice. The property is large and private with multiple places to sit and watch the sunset. There is a fire pit outside that’s positioned to give you a great view. We didn’t use the outdoor tub because we visited in February, but it was still really neat! The interior is also gorgeous and feels luxurious. There are so many little amenities we didn’t expect. The hosts really thought of everything. Short drive to Bastrop, and about 45 to an hour from Austin. We did trips to both and loved being able to have a private area to retreat back to at the end of the night. 10 out 10. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

We wanted to find a quiet place close to Austin for a relaxing weekend. This was the perfect place! The cabins were exactly as advertised. We were impressed with the attention to detail and creativity with the furnishings. The view from the large porch was a great location to watch the horses off in the distance, deer and variety of birds. Kellee did a great job communicating through several emails. We knew exactly what to expect and there were no surprises or disappointments. One of our highlights was meeting Kiki our first evening. She was very friendly and told us about the horses. She’s definitely a hard worker as we heard or saw her four-wheeler often as she took care of the horses and property. We could tell that she’s an asset to the daily operation of the large ranch. We had a great experience. Don’t hesitate to reserve this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do this property justice! They have a beautiful place where it is easy to relax, and feel comfortable. Will absolutely rebook soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Your host

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I am a practicing veterinarian who also breeds Australian Stock Horses. I love sharing this beautiful property with others.

Why they chose this property

Sandhaven offers privacy and peace. Silverthorn is located in the middle of a 128-acre wildlife refuge. The Australian Stock Horse breeding operation is located on the lower 105 acres. Wifi (we have a cell tower on the property) offers the ability to work from the cabin. We are located within an easy drive to Austin, Bastrop or Round Top for shopping or entertainment, and 225 acres, surrounded on all sides by other large tracts of land, offers a chance to relax after your endeavors.

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