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Colorful waterfront retro compound, airstream kitchen, hot tub, media barn!

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Private section of river, brand new dock, floating tubes
Outdoor spa tub
Airstream professional outdoor kitchen, Fire pit
Shade all day long for those hot summer days
Large happy living area and lots of daylight
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Ingram, TX
  • Popular LocationHill Country Arts Foundation5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStonehenge II5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSchreiner University16 min drive
  • AirportSan Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)74 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Red Barn 2nd floor

1 Double Bed

Watercolor "The Blue Room"

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Watercolor Master Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Red Barn Bath

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

Watercolor Guest Bath

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

Watercolor Master Bath

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Colorful waterfront retro compound, airstream kitchen, hot tub, media barn!

Fun, colorful waterfront property, steps from the water's edge, recently remodeled in retro happiness for comfort and convenience. The property consists of two adorable buildings, Watercolor House which sleeps 9 in beds, and steps away, The Red Barn which sleeps 4 kids in bunks, 2 adults in a full size bed and 2 on a fold-out.

We are on a shallow section of the river, approx 4 ft deep, with dams at either end, perfect for floating and relaxing. Brand new hot tub with water views and stars at night. The outdoor kitchen is a fully remodeled 1961 Airstream food trailer kitchen with a flat top grill. There’s a giant grassy waterside yard with picnic tables and hammocks for playing and gathering.

Building Descriptions:

Watercolor House: colorful cleanly-remodeled 2 br 2 ba retro house with a river view deck, waterside dock, outdoor party pavilion with gas grill. The fully-stocked colorful kitchen has a breakfast area and a generous farm table for sitting and serving. Mattresses and pillows are fluffy and new, bathrooms are freshly tiled and clean. Huge bright bedrooms.

The Red Barn: is a brand new over-the-top media barn, 72” big screen, table shuffleboard for rousing competition, small party kitchen and full bath with shower. Sink into the giant sofa while popcorn pops in the carnival machine or gather round one of the many games, chosen by super-gamelovers. Sleeping loft upstairs with a generous Work-From-Home setup with high speed fiber.

Come enjoy this slice of joy in Ingram Texas, 15 min from Hunt and 15 min from Kerrville. How about sipping coffee on the waterside dock, or dangling your feet in the hill country creek? Maybe dominoes in the airstream while dinner cooks on the grill? Or maybe birdwatching with a beverage on the deck, where we watch Herons, Kingfishers, Owls, Hawks and hundreds of songbirds. Or dusk in a lawn chair watching the deer pick their way across the hill across the river.

As for the water, we have 200+ feet of waterfront with a dock and clear water for wading, paddle boating (provided), floating (tubes provided), or fishing (bring your own gear.) Flat bottom, approx 4 feet deep. No diving please. Our waterfront is at a low water crossing so occasional drivers will pass you by. We are in a rural neighborhood, but the lot is six acres, so there are no houses immediately next door.

It is a new listing but we are veteran owners who go above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. You can check out our 88 five-star reviews at our original listing number 4436257

A Perfect Day at Watercolor House:
- Sleep late and enjoy a slow cup of coffee on the porch overlooking the river.
- Curl up with a book in the riverside hammock - read, nap, and enjoy the breeze.
- Jump in the river for a quick paddleboat ride or tubing float with your favorite people.
- Or sink into the massive sofa in the Media Barn for a surround sound movie event with the popcorn machine fired up.
- Or venture into town and check out the antiques in the Ingram Loop Stores.
- Grab a bottle of wine and a deck of cards or some dominoes and get a few games in before sunset.
- Flip burgers in the the Airstream kitchen for an evening of laughs and storytelling.
- Stage a party under the string lighted pavilion or drum up a serious tabletop shuffleboard match in the party barn.

“ Take a deep breath, make the world a little colorful” - Jukebox the Ghost

Property manager

Genie and Randy Norris
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No weapons of any kind, pellet guns, air soft guns, fireworks, etc. allowed on property. ATVs, Golf Carts, Mules, etc are not allowed on property.
Swimming is allowed, but diving is strictly prohibited. Enjoy some relaxing floats.
Renter has read and agrees to contracts, conditions and waiver as stated in attached rental agreement available on this listing.

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
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ingram

Located in Ingram, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Copper Cactus and Kathleen Cook Art Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bella Luz and Riverhill Country Club. Consider Inn Conference Center for a night out or The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ingram, TX

What's nearby

  • Hill Country Arts Foundation - 5 min drive
  • Stonehenge II - 5 min drive
  • Louise Hays City Park - 13 min drive
  • Schreiner University - 16 min drive
  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Wendy's - 10 min drive
  • Lakehouse Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Culver's - 10 min drive
  • Whataburger - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Colorful waterfront retro compound, airstream kitchen, hot tub, media barn! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Colorful waterfront retro compound, airstream kitchen, hot tub, media barn!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colorful waterfront retro compound, airstream kitchen, hot tub, media barn!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Colorful waterfront retro compound, airstream kitchen, hot tub, media barn! located?

This family-friendly Ingram holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kathleen Cook Art Studio, Copper Cactus and Hill Country Arts Foundation. Stonehenge II is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Gathering Place
Watercolor House was perfect for my family’s 4-day stay with both grandparents and college-age kids. The property was absolutely beautiful, but the amenities put it over the top. I’ve stayed at a lot of rental properties over the years, but this was the first with a vitamix! Really appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the house too, like the well-spaced night lights that made it easy to see if you were up in the night, and the plethora of both indoor and outdoor towels and washer/dryer area, which made it easy to keep my daughter with OCD happy with fresh towels throughout our stay. 7 of us were extremely comfortable with everyone having their own space, but we’re excited to return if we’re lucky enough one day to have four generations together and little ones in tow. Made a lot of happy memories in our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!!
Our group loved this place! The house is amazing, comfortable beds, rooms and bathrooms are very spacious! Large property with lots of privacy and the creek was fabulous, and also very private! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hill country family vacation- Watercolor House
It is well maintained and plenty of amenities- paddle boats, floating dock, “party barn”. Lots of games and fun activities. House was very clean, plenty of beds, and the owners were so thoughtful to leave all the “fixins” for s’mores!! Property manager was very attentive to any questions. We definitely will return for another visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treat!
So much attention has been paid to make this wonderful property the perfect vacation spot. The home is beautifully decorated, the beds are plush, you can relax down by the water or bond over games in the “barn”. Opportunities for fun are all around, from shuffleboard to giant chess to board games to paddle boats. We appreciated all of the extra touches (e.g. ice cream maker & popcorn machine!) and will cherish our time together at the Watercolor House - as much a destination as a place to stay. Heartily recommend -
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Genie and Randy Norris

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We are Parents, Partners, Travelers, Designers, Business Owners, Lovers of Nature. We love this little slice of heaven, and are happy to be able to share it with you. Please come and enjoy as you would your own.

Genie grew up spending summers swinging off a rope swing into the Guadalupe in Hunt, TX. Randy grew up spending summers tubing the Guadalupe in New Braunfels. Their three kids, now adults, learned to fish, swim, and fossil hunt each summer in the Hill Country. The water here at Henderson Branch, the Cypress trees, the limestone cliff and constant breeze recall those special family times. This is a place to create our own memories, and for you to do the same.

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