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Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Georgetown, TX
  • Place, Southwestern University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Rock Multipurpose Complex
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Indoor Water Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About this property

Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays


Welcome to Shangri La Retreat, a rustic-modern farmhouse tucked away on a 40-acre private ranch near Georgetown, TX. Perfect for families, groups, traveling professionals, or long-term guests, this home offers a rare blend of total seclusion, wide-open Texas countryside, and modern comforts.

Wake up to the sights of deer, hummingbirds, and red cardinals, and spend your evenings watching the sunset from the expansive 1,440 sqft wraparound porch. Whether you’re here for a short escape, a 30+ day extended stay, or temporary housing while on assignment at Samsung in Taylor, this retreat has everything you need.

Rustic-Modern Farmhouse Details

1. 3 Bedrooms with Character – From a 100-year-old salvaged farmhouse door to curated décor pieces, each room tells a story.

2. Master Suite – Spacious with vaulted ceilings, a spa-like bath and soaking tub framed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature.

3. Fully Equipped Kitchen – Gas range, oven, and plenty of prep space for family meals or entertaining.

4. Outdoor Living – Grill out, dine al fresco, or simply enjoy the serenity of farm life on the porch with views of cattle, deer, and rabbits.

5. High-speed internet, ideal for remote work and long-term stays

Nearby Attractions

1. Georgetown Square (10 miles) – Historic charm, shopping, dining, and live music.

2. Blue Hole Park (15 mins) – A hidden gem for swimming and picnicking.

3. Lake Georgetown & San Gabriel Trails – Hiking, kayaking, and fishing.

4. Inner Space Cavern (20 mins) – Explore one of Texas’s best caves.

5. Downtown Taylor (20 mins) – Restaurants, breweries, and local charm.


Perfect For:

1. Families seeking quiet country living near Georgetown.

2. Samsung contractors or business travelers looking for long-term furnished housing.

3. Nature lovers, birdwatchers, and equestrian guests.

4. Guests seeking a staycation or relocation rental in Central Texas.
Features at this farm stay include a water park and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from San Gabriel River and 14 minutes from San Gabriel Park
This farm stay offers its guests a water park. This farm stay also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Georgetown farm stay is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional event fee + security deposit applies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 25
Note from host: Additional event fee + security deposit applies.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sophie V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately our stay was not as pleasant as we had hoped. Although the home is beautiful and spacious there were issues with dirty bedding, showers, and toilets upon arrival. The patio area and screen doors were dirty and unkept, not even swept. Then 2 major issue: no hot water and septic tank backed up (holiday weekend) and owner was upset with us for calling someone to come out and repair septic tank when he did not respond back to us in a timely manner. Then he would not agree to reimburse us directly for the repair; he would only reimburse the company (to date still no payment from him to the company). Then the garbage disposal stopped working and the sink backed up. Again, this is a beautiful, spacious, serene place to stay, if only it was kept up, and made presentable and made sure that everything was in working worder upon guest arrival, not just inside but outside as well. I hope the owner has taken care of all the issues I made him aware of so that if you choose to rent this place it is a nice stay for you. If you choose to stay there, letting you know it gets extremely dark so take flashlights or lanterns. If you are city-folk remember there are creepy-crawlers everywhere, inside and out. There are only TVs in the living space and master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leopold L.

Very nice and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaylee M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a very beautiful, quiet, secluded property. Lots of trees and shade made it possible to enjoy the outside during the July heat. The house had a great layout for our family vacation. We just hung out at the property the entire time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The house was very spacious very clean and inviting. Bedrooms were very comfortable, and the mattresses were easy to sleep on, which is not normally something you get when you stay in a rental or hotel.Thank you for having this farm house available for such gatherings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

New favorite spot

We traveled to Georgetown for work and found this amazing spot. We absolutely loved sipping coffee on the porch watching the deer cross. Check-in was easy and teh house immaculate. The bedrooms are spaced a good distance apart so you still have privacy. This home is located a short drive from Georgetown but still retained the remote feel. It was peaceful, beautiful and our top spot for any future conferences in Georgetown!! have feel like you have privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Gem Getaway

Such a special place. The perfect weekend of unwinding and getting out of the day to day hustle. We had the best weekend relaxing on the porch and walking the property, but still close to Georgetown adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Diana F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Immediate family stayed together to travel to family reunion together. Nice quiet location. Comfortable and easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly c.

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC!!!

This was one of my favorite rentals ever, it was absolutely fantastic! The whole place was spotless, super cute inside and out, attention to detail in every direction, and great amenities all around! We really enjoyed our time out on the beautiful large wrap around patio, the views in every direction and the seclusion. Highly recommend, we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raini D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Secluded, lots of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

leLainya K., Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing oasis

What a wonderful place to relax with friends and family. No distractions. A place of peace and serenity. There is room to congregate and room to retreat. My husband complimented the place no less than 10 times. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful Property

This was a perfect place for a bridal shower!! Plenty of room inside and peaceful surroundings outside. Everyone enjoyed the property! Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisol P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little ones birthday

Our family is thankful we found this beautiful property to celebrate our little girl's birthday. We all loved exploring outside and seeing the baby cows. It was a nice change in scenery. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ted's graduation

This is a beautiful property! Very relaxing with huge porches all around, perfect for a glass of wine or coffee in the morning with cows in the nearby pasture. Absolutely a great place to stay for a Southwestern University graduation weekend. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet farmhouse

Our family enjoyed sitting on the porches, breathing fresh air and enjoying the beautiful landscaping around the house. It was a quiet and refreshing break from city life, but close to the city attractions that we visited. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway with Family

We enjoyed the weekend getaway with family. The kids enjoyed being outdoors and exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021