100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock
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Bellheim lies in the rolling hills of the Texas Bluebonnet Country, one hour west of Houston, on a 100-acre ranch offering peaceful, scenic views and outdoor activity. The house is two stories (1,700 sq ft), with beds for 11 and thick foam mattresses and bedding for an additional 4 (or very comfortable bunk beds for 4 down at Hog Heaven cabin).
The master bedroom is downstairs. Two bedrooms are upstairs. Each level has a bath. The house has free wireless, internet (wifi). (SEE CAPTIONS UNDER PICTURES FOR BED ARRANGEMENTS.)
The Bellheim ranch is located on a country road 3.5 miles outside of Bellville. 1/2 mile of Piney Creek flows through it—a beautiful sandy-bottom, clear-water creek. The best way to describe Piney: a giant sandbox with clear water running through it! Children love it; they play in it for hours!
For all 3 TVs in the house, Roku voice remotes are used to select content from internet streaming services, or air-cast from your personal device. Select from a vast array of free services or from your own subscription service. Use your voice when selecting a streaming service (Roku remotes provide this technology for all TVs). Simple instructions are provided: for example, say “launch Netflix”, or "find kid TV shows," or "find all Clint Eastwood movies," or "find It's a Wonderful Life movie." You’ll be amazed. Bellheim is a blend of high-tech and amazing outdoors!
Or switch any TV to LiveTV with a selection of over 128 Houston broadcast channels, including all four major networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC).
Secluded in the woods along Piney Creek is a custom-built cabin called Hog Heaven. It’s powered by the sun using a 2925 watt solar array. A highly efficient heat-pump provides A/C, or propane heater for heating. You are sure to be impressed as you solve all the problems of the world relaxing in Hog Heaven and watching your children play in clear, sandy-bottom Piney Creek! FREE DAY USE!! Overnight for $30/nt. FREE OVERNIGHT STAYS when booking for 14 people! For a Hog Heaven video, go to YouTube and search for "Hog Heaven Cabin".
AFFORDABLE. FREE BOAT USAGE (row boat and peddle boat).
Outdoor activities include:
-- Two ponds for fishing, swimming and boating (row boat & pedal boat provided, including life vests). CATCH & RELEASE fishing only (large bass, perch, catfish). -- Acres of wildflowers around the house when in season (Bluebonnets, Texas Stars, Black-eyed Susan). Season is March to mid-April. -- Fire up the large propane grill on the outdoor deck. -- There's a ping pong table in the garage, setup and ready to play. -- Roast your Smores and other favorites on the fire pit down at the windmill. -- Enjoy solar-powered Hog Heaven cabin deep in the woods along Piney Creek (1 MILE FROM HOUSE). Play the owl CD at Hog Heaven. Giant owls will come and join in! -- Enjoy 1/2 mile of sandy-bottom Piney Creek for fishing and swimming (1 MILE FROM HOUSE). -- Explore miles of trails (throughout the 100 acres) with your four-wheeler (ATV, side-by-side) or bicycle.
Hog Heaven cabin is down at Piney Creek, 1 MILE FROM THE HOUSE, set back in the woods, accessible by car, AWAY FROM IT ALL! ****YES, EVEN AWAY FROM THE INTERNET!!**** There are bunk beds for 4 (bring your own linens) and sleeping bags for 3. Next to it is the best little (bug free) outhouse in Texas (give it a try!). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED! OVERNIGHT STAYS REQUIRE AN ADULT.
There are Bellheim Springs that feeds our smaller (spring) pond.
To rent a 4-person UTV for exploring the trails, contact "WC Tractor, 5435 Hwy 290 E, Brenham, TX." Or rent an ATV from "ATV 4x4 Adventure Rentals in Houston." The first option is much cheaper.
Cattle roam the back 90 acres. Pets ages 1 year or over are welcome. Pet fee required.
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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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Daytime gatherings up to 30. Plenty of parking.
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bellville
Located in Bellville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dewberry Farm and Legendary Oaks Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peckerwood Garden and Waller County Fair Association. Travelling with kids? Consider Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In and The Bluebonnet House & Garden Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
City of Bellville Public Library - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
Margaret Chesley Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Eagle Lake, TX (ELA) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Cielito Lindo - 6 min drive
132 King - 8 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 7 min drive
Roy’s Breakfast & Lunch #2 - 8 min drive
Bellville Meat Market - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock on 19 May 2026 start from NZ$443, 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 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?
Checkout is at 2:00 PM.
Where is 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bellville City Hall, Margaret Chesley Memorial Park, and Austin County Jail Museum. City of Bellville Public Library and CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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The host was amazing, communication was easy and he worked with my situation. The place was phenomenal and just what was needed. Would highly recommend this place and any other location this host offers.
We had a wonderful stay. The owner has so many clear notes in and outside to help you enjoy yourself. We had a Mary Kay retreat & the serene well taken care of property was just amazing.
Beautiful property, with space to spread out and explore. Quiet area, which made for a peaceful getaway. Older house, but well-maintained and it had everything we needed. We appreciated the open kitchen/living/dining space and we enjoyed our brief trip down to the creek.
The house was very clean, air worked well check in was easy. We did drive back to the Hog Heaven. If we had ATV’s it would have been nice to check out the trails. If I needed a home in that area I would definitely stay there again.
Very nice property with great water pressure! Wish we would have had more time to explore the property grounds. Everything was nicely labeled and easy to locate in the house and it had a nicely stocked kitchen for your cook needs. Only 4 of us stayed at the property and it suited our needs perfectly; not sure how it would have worked out if we would have had 10 people sharing 2 bathrooms - the upstairs restroom is on the smaller side. Communication with the owners was great and they were very accommodating. We would recommend staying here to our friends!
It was an amazing place to stay great host.the place was awesome nice pond and nice walk to the hog heaven the creek was cool and my dog loved exploring the property.overall awesome place to stay
Kermit is a fantastic host! We’ve been coming here every year since 2017, and it’s always as good (or better!) than the time before. The house is fully stocked with essentials and beyond! A space and place for everyone to have a great and relaxing time. Our group ranges from age 11 to 88! We’ll be back again next year! Thanks again Kermit, for sharing your family’s home with our family.
In 2011 I retired from 31 years as an engineer with Schlumberger. My wife and I own and manage three vacation rental properties. We enjoy providing relaxing and safe properties for our guests and their families.
We are both originally from Houston, then moved to Austin in the late 1960s when attending, then graduating from, the University of Texas, where we met each other in the Longhorn Band. Hook-em Horns!
Why they chose this property
Bellheim is 104 acres of land owned by the Grafs, a family of German immigrants who settled here in 1853. Johann Graf immigrated from Posen, Prussia (currently, East Germany), in 1853, landed in Galveston, then settled in this area and called it the “Piney Community.” Bellheim includes ½ mile of a clear, sandy-bottomed creek called Piney.
During the 1800s, the Grafs originally had approximately 700 acres of land in the Piney Community. Cotton, and then watermelons, were agricultural crops, and many Graf descendants lived and farmed in the area.
In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, our grandparents had a bumper watermelon crop. They shipped a full train carload to Kansas for sale and got a good price for them. The second carload they got a bill because the melons were sold at such a low price it did not cover the cost of freight. Life was difficult.
The land is mostly ranch land now as families have either died off or moved to the big city (Houston) where life was easier. Bellheim is the only remaining land owned by the Grafs in what was called the Piney Community. We opened it up for all to enjoy and is great for the young and young-at-heart to explore the creek, its bottom-land and ponds, and miles of trails along the creek and pasture land.
The Bellheim house was built in 1978 by Ralph Frank, Otis Graf’s first cousin and son of Olga Graf Frank. Like Otis (our father), Ralph grew up in the Piney Community. Ralph was a master homebuilder in the area, much in demand, and had a colorful character. One of his helpers would always hold a hammer halfway up the handle. Ralph sawed off half the handle and gave it back to him.
What makes this property unique
We've built a large cabin down at Piney creek. Included is an old-time outhouse! The camphouse will sleep 8 when furnished in 2016. Bring your sleeping bags now and try it out!
Mom tells Dad and the kids: “Does everyone want to stay at Hog Heaven tonight?” Then, she can have the house all to herself in peace and quiet!
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