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Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch

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Terrace/patio
Dining
11 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, video games, ping pong
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Entire home

11 bedrooms14 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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La Grange, TX
  • Bluff Creek Ranch
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tejas Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Lee County Courthouse
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch

Welcome to Peaceful Waters Retreat, located 1 hour from Austin and 2 hours from Houston. We are Texas' only earthblock retreat center, on 53 acres with private lake & pond.

Perfect for large families and retreats, this property is amenity-packed and surrounded by nature for a truly memorable gathering. Amenities include pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, gym, game room, and more!

This listing is for a whole property buyout: Retreat Center + Ranch House.

For slightly smaller events, check out our listing for just the Retreat Center, sleeping 26+ people.

Maps & floor plans available, just message and ask!

RETREAT CENTER (9,500 ft²)
- 8 BR 8 Bath - 20 beds + 6 sleeper sofas
- Meeting/yoga room (1100 ft²)
- Great Room (dining + kitchen + lounge – 1200 ft²) – Fully equipped professional kitchen, dining seats 40+
- In-ground pool with volleyball and pool toys (pool heating optional: $75)
- Family friendly amenities available: Ping pong, arcade game, kids toys, and board games!
- 75” TV available upon request
- Bounce house available ($75)
- 8 person hot tub
- Firepit for cozy evenings and s’mores
- Spacious patio with grill

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

THE PROPERTY
- 53 acres to explore
- 5 acre private lake w/SUPs, canoe, and row boat
- Catch and release fishing allowed
- 2 mi. hiking/biking trails

FARM & WILDLIFE
- Abundant wildlife: Deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families
- Meet our equine, bunnies, goats, chickens, and longhorn cows – free tour available!

PRIVACY & POLICIES
- You will have private access to all 53 acres of Peaceful Waters Retreat
- Staff will be onsite for farm/ranch tasks, but your privacy will be respected
- Quiet hours: 10PM to 8AM.
- No parties without pre-approval.
- Rental agreement required (you’ll receive a link after booking)
- We treat & maintain buildings to reduce bugs, but this is the countryside – no refunds for pests
- Check in is after 4PM day of arrival, and check out is before 11AM day of departure. We're happy to accommodate early check in or late check out for a fee, if there is calendar availability.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Zula B Wylie Library. Features include an outdoor pool, a gym, and a hot tub. The vacation home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and a playground
  • 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Texas Wendish Heritage Museum and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Boat Lake
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 10 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 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
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.

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