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Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly

Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly

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Enjoy easy access to The Guadalupe River at The Gatehouse-Swim,fish,kayak,canoe
Dark skies, full of bright stars await you.  Peace, quiet…only sounds of nature.
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Property grounds
Quiet rocking on the porch.  Read a book, sip on wine or a cup of tea.  Relax!!

Overview of Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Hunt, TX
  • Popular LocationKerr Wildlife Management Area4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSchreiner University41 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Maples State Natural Area69 min drive
  • AirportSan Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom One

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom/Loft

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly

If your family is looking for a private getaway or a quiet romantic location, The GateHouse at Guadalupe Bluffs Ranch is perfect.

We are located outside Hunt, Texas approximately 22 miles west of Kerrville, The Gatehouse allows for comfort and great location to enjoy nature on this historic Hill Country Ranch. We are pet friendly, so please bring along the family dog(s). They will love to romp in the water and check out the new sights and smells! Your canine family will LOVE being at The GateHouse!!!

We are located at the spring fed waters at the head of the Guadalupe River. Step into the cool water for swimming and fishing. One section has an area with easy access that is larger than an Olympic pool. Great swimming area for families and children. Bring your ice chest & picnic for a day on the river, just steps from the cabin. A perfect place to enjoy a warm Hill Country Day in Texas.

Fall and winter are great times to visit The GateHouse. The house is warm and cozy.
The firepit is available to sit around, tell stories or make S'mores. We even provide the firewood, complimentary!

Since you are free to hike around the ranch, to see the animals, the beautiful cliffs and crystal clear waters. When the weather is cool, the deer, turkey, foxes and other animals also enjoy the cool weather so you will have greater chances to see them. In November and through December, the hillsides and roadways are covered with multi-colored trees before they lose their leaves. You will see bright reds, yellow and amber colors as they reflect on the waters. Truly a beautiful site.

The Springtime is a beautiful time to be in this area of Texas. You will be sure to see the famous Bluebonnets and all the other wildflowers that line the roads and fill the neighboring ranches.

The Gatehouse overlooks a large private lake for your use. Be sure to bring along your fishing pole as this lake is stocked with Guadalupe bass & catfish. Most recently, we had a group of guests who caught 10 bass in just a few minutes in the private lake! No worry, they did catch and release so there are still many bass and catfish for you to get.

Stroll past the 8 acre pecan orchard to The Guadalupe River. Great swimming, floating, paddleboarding and fishing along the river with easy access. Our guests enjoy fly-fishing in the river.

We have dark skies for your night studies and private rural location for relaxation for your daytime use. You are welcome to bring along your telescopes to check out the skies. You are welcome to pick your best spot on the ranch to do your viewings.

The Gatehouse has 3 bedrooms with sleeping for 6. Bedroom 1 has a double bed and Bedroom 2 has a queen bed; both on the first floor. Bedroom 3 is a full height loft on second floor with one queen bed and 3 twins. One bathroom with full shower with glass enclosure and washer/dryer for your use. The kitchen is fully outfitted, you only need to bring along your food and personal items. We provide paper goods, linens & towels. Central air & heat. BBQ pit for your cooking enjoyment. Don't forget to bring along your favorite charcoal, starter and seasonings for your outdoor cooking. We have complimentary WIFI and multiple TV Channels. & music. There is a phone line available for our guests use as many cell service providers to not work in this area. We even provide complimentary firewood for the firepit. So, be sure to bring along the makings for S'mores. We have made every effort to think about your confort and convenience.

The Gatehouse is on the over 100 acre Guadalupe Bluffs Ranch. This historic ranch offers a large private stocked lake. Other than the Main House, which is on the other side of the ranch, there are no other cabins to share the area. It is your private location. You are free to hike the ranch or stroll through and relax in the 8 acre pecan orchard that is adjacent to the Guadalupe River. While you hike, you may see our herd of friendly donkeys, our rescue cow, Maisie (she the queen of the ranch), and our herd of Texas Longhorns.

We are located in the Texas Hill Country. With easy access, just 26 miles south of I-10 at Exit 490.

Want to enjoy one of the most beautiful drives in Texas? Make the trip from Kerrville to Ingram and follow Hwy 39 to Hunt, Tx. Turn right on 1340. Go 11 miles, after the Mo Ranch sign, turn left on Rock Bottom Road. This drive will take you over and along the Guadalupe River, past magnificent bluffs, fine ranches, camps and houses built along the river. Note the mighty cypress & pecan trees along the way. Deer graze along the roadside. Check out the birds and other wildlife that can be seen as you drive along.

We have a two night minimum stay requirement. However, we have a 3 night minimum stay requirement from May 1st through August 31st and during some major holidays & Spring Break. Anytime of the year, we recommend a three night stay to get the full enjoyment of this relaxing location.

We are about an hour or less from many popular areas, such as Fredericksburg, Lost Maples State Park, Twisted Sisters Highway, Leakey, Junction, Kerrville, Camp Verde, Bandera. There are many summer camps close by. Kerr Wildlife Management is about 2 miles. So you can enjoy rest, privacy and venture out to these locations for shopping, dining, wine tasting, and scenic sites.

As a note: We welcome pets. When the VRBO system gives a rate quote when a guest indicates they will be bringing pets, they only give a quote for one pet staying. Our pet rate is $35.00 a night, per pup. So when there are multiple pups staying, we have to manually update the rate quote. Our pet guests LOVE the ranch. They are free to run without leashes (with their People's permission) to enjoy the freedom of running, sniffing and just rolling in the leaves or jumping in the water. The area around The GateHouse is fenced and when fully gated allows for a contained area for our canine guests.

We hope to have you as our guests soon!

Thank you for checking out The GateHouse at Guadalupe Bluffs Ranch. A Hill Country favorite!

Your Hosts,
Sandy & Mike

Property manager

Sandy Hightower
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Charges apply for more than 2 guest of all ages.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please ask owner for party rates & policy.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Dogs welcome. Pet fee: $35.00 per pup per night.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking only w/ careful use of "butt" cans
No off road vehicles. No hunting or use of firearms without property owner permission.
Please include number of pets in request. There is a per night/per pet fee that will be adjusted post-booking. Notify host if requesting 2+ pets.
For ranch security and registration, guests will be asked to provide vehicle information, driver's license, home address and cell phone numbers

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 50
Note from host: Please ask owner for party rates & policy.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Hunt

Located in Hunt, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Kerr Wildlife Management Area, while Kathleen Cook Art Studio and Hill Country Arts Foundation are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Hunt, TX

What's nearby

  • Kerr Wildlife Management Area - 4 min drive
  • Louise Hays City Park - 38 min drive
  • Schreiner University - 41 min drive
  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park - 46 min drive
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 69 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • WorldMark Hunt - Stablewood Springs Resort - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remote Hill Country Home on The Guadalupe River, Private Lake, Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kerr Wildlife Management Area and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Guadalupe River. Kathleen Cook Art Studio and Hill Country Arts Foundation are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piece of heaven!
My husband and I along with our puppies had an amazing time at the Gatehouse! The property was gorgeous even in the winter and so incredibly peaceful! Mike and Sandy were wonderful hosts and we definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Me J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!!! River and Ranch Beautiful Pups Loved it
This place is wonderful. Hiked the area with our pups, swam in the river. Clean, well-outfitted. Our pups are going to want us to come back. They loved the freedom to run in the pecan orchard. Right now looking to see when we can come back. Thanks Sandy & Mike for making The GateHouse at Guadalupe Bluffs Ranch available to us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunt Texas
Cute, cozy cabin, nice and quiet ranch. Lots of open space and plenty of outdoor activities to do around the area. Owners were polite and helpful, and we enjoyed getting away from the city for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful retreat
This is a very comfortable, well appointed guest house in very peaceful surroundings. Even in the height of summer, due to the dry climate it cooled off enough such that it was great sitting on the porch in the mornings and evenings watching wildlife. The river is a short walk away. Did I mention it's quiet? I'd highly recommend for anyone just wanting to get away for a bit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond Expectations!
The property itself is absolutely amazing. Wildlife and nature surrounded us and it was very peaceful and quiet. Our pup had loads of fun in the water and with all of the new sights and smells. The cabin was cozy and had everything we could have needed and then some. Above all, the hosts here are better than any we have ever experienced. Kind, helpful, responsive and really went out of their way to make us feel comfortable, like we were family instead of guests. Amazing people, amazing place. We couldn't have asked for more and we look forward to when we can get the chance to come back as we would love for this to be the only place we stay from here on.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Hightower

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Our family has owned ranch land in the Texas Hill Country for over 40 years. We have loved The Guadalupe River for it clear flowing fun and abounding wildlife & fish.

We are grandparents. We treasure our time away in the country with our kids and grandchildren. We are hoping that you will have the same enjoyment as we have had. Note: You don't have to have grandkids to have fun at The Gatehouse.

We also are dog lovers and know how important it is to have our furry family members with us. We have created the opportunity for our guests to bring along their pup(s) with little restrictions at a reasonable price. Our canine guests can freely run, sniff, play in the water. Many of our guests come so they can get their pups out of the city to run and play.

Why they chose this property

We recently purchased the Historic Guadalupe Bluffs Ranch seeing the opportunity to offer The Gatehouse to the public.

This is a wildlife management location so we find this a wonderful opportunity to share this with our guests.

It is a very nice cabin overlooking a private lake. Beautifully made with native materials and finely updated. It is a short walk past a prolific pecan orchard to The Guadalupe River.

We strive to provide a very clean, safe location for our guests.

Just a beautiful, relaxing place!

What makes this property unique

We own vacation rentals on The Colorado River, east of Austin. We have enjoyed the opportunity to visit with our wonderful guests who consider our rentals their "home away from home".

Come see how The GateHouse will become your preferred getaway location!

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