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“3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton”

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A large garage door with multiple windows, wooden exterior walls, and a concrete floor.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a staircase, and a mezzanine level with railings.
A spacious room with large windows, a tiled floor, and a potted plant.
A staircase with metal railings leading to a platform.
A large, open-sided building with a metal roof and a large garage door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Stephenville, TX
  • Place, Cross Timbers
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Stephenville City Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tarleton State University
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Floor Space

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Bathroom

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stephenville

Stephenville is home to this holiday home. J&D Golf course and Century Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit South Loop Mall and Bosque River Centre.
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Stephenville, TX

What's nearby

  • Cross Timbers - 13 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Stephenville City Park - 14 min drive - 23.1 km
  • J&D Golf course - 14 min drive - 22.7 km
  • South Loop Mall - 15 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Tarleton State University - 16 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dianne's Ranch Diner - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton” pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at “3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton”?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at “3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton” on 31 January 2027 start from NZ$2,872, 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 “3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton”?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton”?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “3-Shy Ranch 40-Acre Texas Retreat Sleeps Up to 24 Near Tarleton” located?

Set in Stephenville, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cross Timbers, J&D Golf course and Stephenville City Park. Century Park and South Loop Mall are also within 12 miles (20 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. 53 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice! Would definately recommend. Clean, equipped kitchen, pet friendly and the hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time staying at 3-Shy Ranch! What a great place for family to gather and celebrate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views and lovely place to stay if visiting Stephenville. Our group stayed for Tarleton parents weekend and had the best time enjoying the game room and wide open spaces. Kitchen has everything you need for big family dinners. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

This space was perfect for our event and the owners were so nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot!

Our kids had a great time playing outside. Enjoyed the nearby Safari. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stephenville stay

Great location with unique features. All great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and home

This is a perfect home and location for our group of cyclists who enjoyed the backroads around Hico. The hosts are just great! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This was the perfect graduation weekend place to gather with family and friends to enjoy space for sleeping and celebrating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Here for the College Rodeo

Place was very cool and unique..as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome weekend at 3 Shy ranch

Love staying at 3 Shy. So beautiful and peaceful. Love the animals
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation

Celebrated our daughter’s college graduation. The house was perfect!! Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot to Relax & View the Total Solar Eclipse

We rented the VRBO at 3 Shy Ranch to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city with hopes of viewing the total solar eclipse. The property was perfect for our small group to sit outside, BBQ, see the stars and view the eclipse. The property provides amazing sunrises and sunsets and has a collection of animals that add to the rustic charm of the place! A great place to get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for Graduation Party

The house was clean and set up perfectly. It had plenty of room for people at our daughter’s graduation party from Tarleton. Most amazing sunset and view of the stars. Plus the miniature donkeys were adorable. The homeowners were super responsive and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion

fit our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Party

We rented the location for my son's graduation party from Tarleton. It is in a very rural area, away from the big city which we liked very much. The owners were very easy to communicate with, the place was very clean and accommodating. Upon arrival Mike took us on a tour of the building showing us where everything was and explained the property. On Thursday nights the owner host a training session where some of the locals train their dogs to heard cattle. We spoke with them for over 2 hours, super nice people and very entertaining! We extremely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great facilities

We enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful ranch had some good accommodations. Towels were provided and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of cookware and such. We were very lucky that all twelve of our guys didn’t show up. The listing says it will sleep 20. There are a total of 6 beds and a roll- away. One king, one queen, and four bunk beds. This means with the 8 men we had there, one had to sleep on the couch. Even if there were two couples, this place could only sleep a maximum of 10 IF one still slept on the couch. It IS a nice place; however, the listing is woefully incorrect. We will have to find another place next year and will know what questions to ask before we book.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay at our ranch. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the property and found our accommodations to be of good quality. We truly appreciate your kind words about the provided towels and the well-stocked kitchen. However, we want to express our sincere apologies for any misunderstanding regarding the sleeping arrangements. Your comments have highlighted an important discrepancy, and we understand the frustration it may have caused. The listing indeed indicated a capacity of up to 20 guests, which can be misleading in light of the six beds, including one king, one queen, and four bunk beds, as well as a roll-away. We appreciate your candid feedback on this matter, and we deeply regret any inconvenience it may have caused. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to addressing this issue. We will review and update our listing to ensure that future guests have a more accurate understanding of the sleeping arrangements and maximum capacity of our property. Our goal is to provide transparent and accurate information so that our guests can make informed decisions when booking their stay. We understand your decision to explore other options for your next year's stay, and we respect your choice. We hope you will consider staying with us again, and we will strive to make your next visit even more enjoyable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great place for a family weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish We Had More Time…..

Our getaway was wonderful - we were there for Tarleton Family Weekend and just wish we had more time there! We fed the donkey and horse and saw the cows, goats and chickens! We would love to return when the weather is cooler so we can enjoy the outdoor property even more! Wonderful home and they thought of everything! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you could want...

This beautiful property has many things to do and see. We were able to relax and have fun playing all the games available. At night, the gorgeous stars made it even more tranquil. We loved it and so did the kids. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everett

just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get-away! We met for granddaughters graduation!

We loved the property. We had a great time. It is quiet and beautiful. I would recommend it to anyone that wanted a fun, quiet place for friends or family to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College Graduation Weekend

Perfect place for a large group of people who enjoy the outdoors. So many fun games to play for old and young! We watched the NFR all weekend on the Big Screens and played pool non stop. The house is large and spacious and we had fun admiring all the decor! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved this place!!

This house was amazing. Had so many games and things to do as well as plenty of space to hang out. The AC struggled to keep the house cool but they do have fans in almost every room. It’s hard to control this Texas heat!! Other than that it was a fantastic experience and we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cool Barndominium

We would stay here again in a heartbeat. This property has a rustic, chill vibe. We loved sitting on the front porch around the fire pit, chatting, swinging, playing on see-saw, visiting the horses, etc. This is a place where you can breath easy, relax. There were a few things that were disappointing but didn't take away from the charm too much. Because of COVID, we were really counting on that barn door opening, so we would have a well ventilated place to hang out. It was jammed. They did try to fix it while we were there though, and we appreciate that! We washed all the the silverware before use b/c that drawer was quite grimy. And if you plan on playing pool, bring your own cues b/c the ones in the game-room/bar area were pretty busted. Overall, a wonderful place to gather with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleased

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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