Shadow Dance Ranch-New Year, New Adventure. Your Mom Called & Said Take a Hike!

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Tarpley, TX

Hill Country State Natural Area26 min drive
Medina River31 min drive
Lost Maples State Natural Area32 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room #1

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Shower only

Main Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country a whole new world awaits with the promise of adventure. A little more than an hour NW of San Antonio, Shadow Dance Ranch offers a private self-catered escape from the city. The newly remodeled private 3/2 guest house decorated in "Cozy Texas Ranch House" offers all of the amenities of home. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and rugged terrain, Shadow Dance offers wide open spaces to be explored and incredible views from every angle, sunup to sundown. Twenty-five acres of spring-fed lakes and three miles of Hondo Creek afford an opportunity for swimming, paddle boating, canoeing as well as catch and release fishing.

The guest house includes 2 bedrooms with a queen bed in each as well as a third bedroom with bunk beds. Other amenities include a full kitchen (pots, pans, dishes, full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher and coffee/tea service), a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, poker table and satellite TV, charcoal BBQ grill and outdoor seating. The guest house is very private and is the only guest house located on a 2000 acre working cattle ranch and former exotic hunting ranch. Because it is a working cattle ranch we have a strict "NO PETS" policy. WiFi is available and spotty cell service depending on your carrier.

Herds of Axis, Fallow, Black Buck and White-tailed Deer, Aoudad and Native Wild Turkey create an excellent atmosphere for wildlife viewing.

Birding opportunities on the ranch and at nearby Hill Country and Lost Maples State Natural Areas and Garner State Park are abundant throughout the year. The Texas Hill Country is home to approximately 430 bird species, the most popular being the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.

Due to the dark skies at Shadow Dance Ranch star gazing is popular year-round and great for viewing annual meteor showers.

Poker table, ping pong table, cornhole boards, paddle boats and large outdoor charcoal/wood BBQ grill, picnic table and hammock will ensure you don't have to leave the ranch to have a good time.

Property manager

Jeralyn

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

The river is currently dry in most locations on the Sabinal river.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO PETS.

No guns, fireworks, ATVs or dirt bikes. Street bikes o.k. No hunting, fishing is catch and release only. Do not pass through closed ranch gates.

All outdoor activities will be at the guests' own risk.

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

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 999.99, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tarpley

Located in Tarpley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hill Country State Natural Area and Tarpley Crossing Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tarpley, TX

What's nearby

Hill Country State Natural Area - 26 min drive
Medina River - 31 min drive
Lost Maples State Natural Area - 32 min drive
Garner State Park - 44 min drive
Frio River - 65 min drive

Getting around

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery - 7 min drive
Steel Horse Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadow Dance Ranch-New Year, New Adventure. Your Mom Called & Said Take a Hike! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shadow Dance Ranch-New Year, New Adventure. Your Mom Called & Said Take a Hike!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shadow Dance Ranch-New Year, New Adventure. Your Mom Called & Said Take a Hike!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shadow Dance Ranch-New Year, New Adventure. Your Mom Called & Said Take a Hike! located?

This family-friendly Tarpley holiday home is located on the riverfront, 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Hill Country State Natural Area, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Tarpley Crossing Park. Bandera Sports Complex and Mansfield Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne A.

23 May 2024

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

Something For Everyone

Our stay at this beautiful home in Texas Hill Country was wonderful. We relaxed outdoors in the shade watching so many different birds and had fun researching their names. The cows came to water and four horses came by one day for a stroke along their face. We fished with tackle we brought along. Ping pong, horseshoes, hiking, paddle boating, and card games filled our time too. At the end of the day we slept in such comfortable beds with plenty of pillows. We enjoyed the serenity this wonderful location offered.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

2 April 2024

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

Great Hill Country Getaway

What a great getaway to the Hill Country! We really enjoyed our stay, especially the lakes and hiking around the ranch. Wildlife - we saw an armadillo, a few deer, and several bird species. The ranch house was clean and comfortable. The porch and grill/firepit were nice as well as the separate, screened gameroom. It's a long way from home, but hopefully we can visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanette J.

14 March 2024

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

Fantastic Property

This was our second time visiting and we absolutely loved our stay!! The owner stopped by to welcome us when we got there and to make sure everything looked good in the house. They have made some improvements which were very nice and the scenery was just as beautiful as we remembered. We did not leave the ranch for our 4 day stay and enjoyed hiking, bird-watching, fishing, wildlife viewing (saw a beautiful blackbuck) and just being on a working cattle ranch. We definitely plan to return! This is a 5-star property!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

31 December 2023

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

Great Stay at Shadow Dance Ranch!

Relaxing visit on the ranch! Truly enjoyed the scenery and great atmosphere, especially evenings on the patio. Thank you for offering such a special place!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

15 November 2023

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

Fall in the Texas Hill Country - GORGEOUS!

This is my third trip to Shadowdance ranch, but this time I came during the fall and brought my sister and cousin for a 3-day getaway. I usually come with my husband for 4th of July. It's SPECTACULAR in the fall! Gorgeous colors and cooler temperatures, a fire in the huge fireplace inside and another in the fire pit outside at night...HEAVEN! We went to Lost Maples for a day trip, but because of the drought, the maples were not particularly showy this year. We enjoyed the park, but were more than happy to return to the ranch where we spent the entire day by the little lake, enjoying the beauty, peace, and solitude. At night, we took our chairs into the back yard and gazed at the incredible stars. There was a meteor shower, so we saw tons of shooting stars...what a treat!!! But even without them, the sky was just fantastic. Shadowdance Ranch is truly the best place I've ever stayed, and I'll be back...soon and often!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023