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53 Acre Ranch – Lakeside Retreat Center – Sleeps 40
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Entire home
11 bedrooms14 bathrooms1022 sq m
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Dryer
- Pool
- Kitchen
Explore the area
La Grange, TX
- Lee County Courthouse20 min drive
- Tejas Lake21 min drive
- Bluff Creek Ranch22 min drive
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Steps away from the sweet LaGrange downtown square
Steps away from the sweet LaGrange downtown square
La Grange
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (4)
4.3/5
Excellent
(4)
The price is AU$875
AU$875
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
About the area
La Grange
When you stay at this vacation home in La Grange, you'll be on the waterfront and 13 minutes by car from Texas Wendish Heritage Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Boat Lake and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Zula B Wylie Library.
What's nearby
- Lee County Courthouse - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
- Tejas Lake - 21 min drive - 12.5 km
- Bluff Creek Ranch - 22 min drive - 12.7 km
- Giddings Country Club - 31 min drive - 25.4 km
- Fayette County Courthouse - 35 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
- Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
- Murphy's Steakhouse - 13 min drive
- The Bullpen - 14 min drive
- Winchester Depot - 13 min drive
- Kasper Northup Store - 9 min drive
- Winchester Store - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
53 Acre Ranch – Lakeside Retreat Center – Sleeps 40
Welcome to Peaceful Waters Retreat, centrally located just 1 hour from Austin and 2 hours from Houston.
✓ Large families: The property is amenity-packed and surrounded by nature for a memorable gathering!
✓ Corporate/personal growth retreats: We’re custom built to sleep and feed 40+ people.
✓ Yes, we host Weddings! Perfect to host your micro-wedding for guest counts up to about 100.
For slightly smaller events, check out our listing for just the Lakeside Retreat Center, sleeping up to 26 people.
This listing is for a whole 53 acre property buyout, which includes the Retreat Center + Ranch House. To help you plan your stay, we have property maps & floor plans you can view. For some reason VRBO won't let us post them with the other photos, but if you send a message we'll be happy to share them with you there.
Located on 53 acres, most of our lakefront buildings feature natural earthblock construction, keeping the spaces naturally cool in the summer and cozy in the winter. The property is loaded with amenities including sauna, steam room, gym, 2 pools & hot tubs, and more.
Note: Ranch House pool is closed during winter months (Nov-March). Retreat Center pool open year-round.
Facilities & amenities included with full property buyout:
RETREAT CENTER (9,500 ft²)
- 8 BR 8 Bath - 20 beds + 6 sleeper sofas
- Meeting/yoga room (1100 ft²)
- Dining + kitchen room seats 40+ (1200 ft²)
- Heated in-ground pool with volleyball and pool toys (must request heating ahead of time)
- Family friendly amenities available: Ping pong, arcade game, kids toys, board games, and even a bounce house!
- 8 person hot tub
- Firepit for cozy evenings and s’mores
- Spacious patio with grill (smoker available upon request)
RANCH HOUSE (2,300 ft²)
- 3 BR 4.5 Bath - 6 beds + 4 sleeper sofas
- Above-ground pool with pool toys (closed Nov-April)
- 8 person hot tub overlooking the pond
- Steam room + dry sauna
- Gym
- Game room
- Large deck w/grill
- Fire pit for s’mores
- RV electrical hookup available for extra fee
GROUNDS
- 53 acres
- Private 5 acre lake w/SUPs, canoe, and row boat
- Catch and release fishing allowed
- Hiking/biking trails
FARM & WILDLIFE
- Abundant wildlife, including deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families
- Book a tour to visit the farm animals: Bunnies, goats, chickens, and longhorn cows!
Our 53-acre ranch is surrounded by nature’s beauty, which includes wildlife that may warrant caution. Any countryside stay like ours requires good sense and some basic wildlife knowledge. If needed, more information is available upon booking.
PRIVACY:
You will have complete, private access to all 53 acres of the ranch and its facilities.
Please note, our property includes a 1/4 acre farm and small ranch. While our staff will be out and about tending to their business, we will respect your privacy.
Quiet time is 10PM to 8AM.
We regularly treat and maintain our buildings to minimize intrusion of bugs and other pests. However, when you're in the TX countryside pests are not 100% preventable. We cannot offer refunds due to bugs or other pests.
✓ Large families: The property is amenity-packed and surrounded by nature for a memorable gathering!
✓ Corporate/personal growth retreats: We’re custom built to sleep and feed 40+ people.
✓ Yes, we host Weddings! Perfect to host your micro-wedding for guest counts up to about 100.
For slightly smaller events, check out our listing for just the Lakeside Retreat Center, sleeping up to 26 people.
This listing is for a whole 53 acre property buyout, which includes the Retreat Center + Ranch House. To help you plan your stay, we have property maps & floor plans you can view. For some reason VRBO won't let us post them with the other photos, but if you send a message we'll be happy to share them with you there.
Located on 53 acres, most of our lakefront buildings feature natural earthblock construction, keeping the spaces naturally cool in the summer and cozy in the winter. The property is loaded with amenities including sauna, steam room, gym, 2 pools & hot tubs, and more.
Note: Ranch House pool is closed during winter months (Nov-March). Retreat Center pool open year-round.
Facilities & amenities included with full property buyout:
RETREAT CENTER (9,500 ft²)
- 8 BR 8 Bath - 20 beds + 6 sleeper sofas
- Meeting/yoga room (1100 ft²)
- Dining + kitchen room seats 40+ (1200 ft²)
- Heated in-ground pool with volleyball and pool toys (must request heating ahead of time)
- Family friendly amenities available: Ping pong, arcade game, kids toys, board games, and even a bounce house!
- 8 person hot tub
- Firepit for cozy evenings and s’mores
- Spacious patio with grill (smoker available upon request)
RANCH HOUSE (2,300 ft²)
- 3 BR 4.5 Bath - 6 beds + 4 sleeper sofas
- Above-ground pool with pool toys (closed Nov-April)
- 8 person hot tub overlooking the pond
- Steam room + dry sauna
- Gym
- Game room
- Large deck w/grill
- Fire pit for s’mores
- RV electrical hookup available for extra fee
GROUNDS
- 53 acres
- Private 5 acre lake w/SUPs, canoe, and row boat
- Catch and release fishing allowed
- Hiking/biking trails
FARM & WILDLIFE
- Abundant wildlife, including deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families
- Book a tour to visit the farm animals: Bunnies, goats, chickens, and longhorn cows!
Our 53-acre ranch is surrounded by nature’s beauty, which includes wildlife that may warrant caution. Any countryside stay like ours requires good sense and some basic wildlife knowledge. If needed, more information is available upon booking.
PRIVACY:
You will have complete, private access to all 53 acres of the ranch and its facilities.
Please note, our property includes a 1/4 acre farm and small ranch. While our staff will be out and about tending to their business, we will respect your privacy.
Quiet time is 10PM to 8AM.
We regularly treat and maintain our buildings to minimize intrusion of bugs and other pests. However, when you're in the TX countryside pests are not 100% preventable. We cannot offer refunds due to bugs or other pests.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Robert Schwenkler
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Chef service
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 11 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 13.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Games
- Stereo
- TV
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 10 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- 2 steps to reach entrance
- No lift
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Gym
- Heated pool
- Kayak
- Table tennis
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Composting
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Garden
- Grey water recycling system
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Recycling
- Solar energy
- Unit size: 11,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
10 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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: 99
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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