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A luxury hunting lodge
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Parking available
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
Explore the area
Merkel, TX
- Buffalo Gap Historic Village53 min drive
- Dyess Air Force Base56 min drive
- Mall of Abilene57 min drive
- Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)68 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.
A luxury hunting lodge
Colonial style brick home used as hunting lodge, bed & breakfast & venue for wedding, family reunions & corperate retreats. Lodge has 4500 square feet of living space as well as 5 covered patios & two uncovered patios, three car garage & more. Lodge is complete with all the luxuries such as two dining areas, large kitchen with double oven & island glass cooktop, central heat & air, 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Located in a beautiful remote area but only 15 miles south of Merkel Tx & Interstate 20. The lodge sits atop Buzzard Peak on 1327 acres of oaks & the deep canyons of the northwest part of the Edwards Plateau commonly refered to as the Texas Hill Country. Property has numerous White-tailed deer, wild Turkey & various other native wildlife & offers both deer hunting & African Safari style hunting of over 12 species of exotics from Africa, India, Asia & New Zealand. So reserve your spot to relax in luxury while experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery in Texas.
This villa features a gym and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the villa.
- Air-conditioned villa with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Amenities include laundry facilities
- Onsite recreation includes a gym
- 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Abilene State Park and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Buffalo Gap Historic Village
This villa offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Merkel villa is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- DVD player
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Office
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Smoking is allowed on outdoor patios
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
Things to do
- Gym
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 4,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Hiking is allowed except during deer season. This is a hunting ranch & cameras are at feeders & trails so get directions before venturing out.
We keep our minimum price low for couples & etc. so if extra bedrooms & or beds are used then a $35/night per extra guest charge will be added.
Pets
- No pets allowed
- Note from host: One small-medium size dog
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Large stairway so children should be supervised
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on outdoor patios
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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