Texas Exotic Game Ranch, Gateway to the Hill Country, Just Minutes From Downtown

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 92500 sq ft

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Austin, TX

Austin Zoo
‪9 min drive‬
Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery
‪10 min drive‬
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
‪16 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the peacefulness of an authentic Texas ranch just minutes from downtown Austin. Nestled just off of Highway 290 this easily accessible ranch house is located on 90 acres of land. The original house was operated as a winery and now is surrounded by an exotic game ranch where you can watch camels, wildebeests and a donkey from the secluded comfort of the front porch and back patio. Spend your days relaxing out in the sun by the beautiful private pool (for the use of your rental party only). If you rent for 7 nights you get the 7th night free (discount will be adjusted once the rental request has been submitted) The 2,500 sq. ft. house has 3 bedrooms that contain 2 king size beds and 2 single beds (bunk beds). The home sleeps 6 people in beds and 2 additional people via sleeper sofa located in entry. If you need additional space for more people there is a second newly renovated 1100 sq. ft. Red Barn Studio on the property that can be added to your rental for an additional fee (property ID 9457896). The Rockin' T Ranch has a large living room with multiple reclining sofas, large dining table, country chic kitchen, half bathroom & 2 full bathrooms - master has a Tub with a separate and spacious stand up shower. Enjoy the chilly nights cozied up next to one of the three wood burning fire places or the outdoor fire pit. There is WiFi access throughout the house and cable on the 3 large TVs in the 2 master bedrooms and living room. You will have all the comforts of home with the included laundry room washer and dryer. A gas grill is also on site for use. The Rockin' T Ranch is a gateway to the hill country and winery tours, as well as many local wedding venues. There is plenty of room for a helicopter to land. If you are in town for Formula One, it is only 30 minutes from the track by car.

Property manager

Joe Turner

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

No unsupervised children in pool area

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No glass containers allowed in the pool area. Do NOT attempt to approach the animals.

Only guests approved for the stay are allowed on the property. No additional day guests are allowed.

If you are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19 (i.e. fever, cough, or shortness of breath etc.), or self-isolating, please do not enter the property.

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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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Austin

Austin is home to this vacation home. While the natural beauty of Lake Austin and Zilker Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Barton Springs Pool. Jump Wild and Blazer Tag are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

Austin Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
Chapel Dulcinea - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
Sixth Street - 20 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

Austin Station - 20 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
‪Simply Pho House - ‬6 min drive
‪Jester King Brewery - ‬6 min drive
‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Torchys Tacos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Texas Exotic Game Ranch, Gateway to the Hill Country, Just Minutes From Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Texas Exotic Game Ranch, Gateway to the Hill Country, Just Minutes From Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Texas Exotic Game Ranch, Gateway to the Hill Country, Just Minutes From Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texas Exotic Game Ranch, Gateway to the Hill Country, Just Minutes From Downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Texas Exotic Game Ranch, Gateway to the Hill Country, Just Minutes From Downtown located?

Situated in Austin, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fox Hill Dog Park, Ascension Seton Southwest, and Bannockburn Baptist Church. Radha Madhav Dham and Jump Wild are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Jul 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property.

Wonderful stay! Seeing the animals right outside was great! The kids loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

russell P.

Apr 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and close to everything

Owner was a fantastic host and it was amazing seeing the views and animals on this property. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh G., Austin ,Texas

Aug 1, 2018

Comfortable stay with private pool

Owner is so friendly and available 24/7.Great vacation house for family/ friends gatherings.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margot C.

Aug 5, 2019

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

Great for families! Fenced in swimming pool, camels, zebras and more wild game roaming the property. Such a cool place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Jun 17, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

I felt like I was in a ranch house watching the sunrise and sunset. The location was perfect. The house was immaculate. It was so peaceful watching the exotic animals and the deer in the brush. Planning our next trip there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette B.

Jun 22, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous escape close to Austin

We loved our stay! Being able to swim and to take long walks around the property was exactly the escape we needed from quarantined city life. Joe was the best host! He took us out to feed the animals and made sure we had everything we needed. We plan to book this house again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donale M.

Nov 26, 2016

Wonderful place to gather with our family!!!

We loved staying at this ranch - we had everything we needed and were able to enjoy the peace and quiet of the country with easy access to Austin. We loved all the animals and Joe Turner was great- he made several trips with his Mule to take us out to see them. The Turners made sure we had everything we needed and we would love to come back someday and vacation here again! - the Morte family

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Jul 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Austin Oasis

This is a wonderful property for any group/family that wants to visit Austin, but have a pool and a unique 'country' feel. Plenty of space for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked, pool was well kept, rules well laid out. Also, viewing the animals was amazing and is a truly unique experience! Our group was able to get ubers to/from downtown and the airport with about a 10-15 min wait. Not a bad ride into the Downtown/Rainey Street area. ~40 min drive to COTA and Lake Travis. We will certainly be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Jul 26, 2018

So relaxing and peaceful.

We loved the house, the pool & the animals. The camels were awesome. Not everyone can wake up & see camels, wildebeest & zebra right outside. We had so much fun. The pool was great a welcome relief from the heat. Though out by the pool there was always a steady breeze blowing through which was wonderful. In the mornings sitting out on the deck you would even get a chill, in July !!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Sep 5, 2018

A visit to "Wild Kingdom"

Our stay at the game ranch exceeded all of our expectations. Upon our arrival at the game ranch we were greeted by camels in the driveway, zebras and wildebeest in the pasture in front of the ranch house. We booked our stay at the game ranch for a golf outing in SW Austin and we got much, much more. The golf in the area was great. We chose Barton Creek Lake Side, Falcon Head, Grey Rock and Hyatt Hill Country Lost Pines. All of the courses were great and close to the Game Ranch. Except Lost Pines it's close to the airport. The ranch house was spacious and comfortable. The swimming pool was just what the Dr. ordered after four rounds of golf in 100 heat. The area restaurants were great. Don't miss the Salt Lick for BBQ, Pieous has wood fired pizza and the pastrami plate is the best. Rolling in Thyme and Dough was a great choice for breakfast and the Creek Road Cafe was excellent. What our group didn't expect was the quality of craft breweries and distilleries just minutes from the ranch house. If you stay at the ranch I recommend Deep Eddies Vodka, Twisted X Brewery, Treaty Oak Distillery, Revolution Spirits, Last Stand Brewery and Jester King.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Nov 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Aug 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall great and relaxing

Property was very nice, animals were something different and the kids loved! The pit needed a good scrub it was an easy clean not a big hassle!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Jul 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful and relaxing. We all enjoyed the pool and seeing the animals.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Jul 21, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

We rented the home for our family to stay at while attending our sons wedding. Our grand kids loved being able to get up and close to the animals. Our beds was very comfortable and all dishes and linens were clean. I would recommend this property to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Jul 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

enjoyed the stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary A.

Jul 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Full of surprises

Beautiful property and pool. The Animals were a delight! Unfortunately there were many maintenance (including safety) issues such as entry stairs and patio with loose rock. Bunk room is not suitable for adults. Coffee making facilities were not as described, nor were they adequate for 6 adults. Lightbulbs missing, advertised recliners that didn’t recline, toilet pocket door that didn’t close…. Lovely spot but a reall shame that so many issues existed. It did not stop us from having fun but but some attention to maintenance and detail could make it 5 star great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Jun 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi Family Vacation

Wonderful stay at the ranch. The Pool was lovely, kitchen well stocked and the animal a joy to watch migrate each day. A wonderful getaway for us and still close enough to town for our family there to come back and forth. Loved it all!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Jun 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill Country Heaven

Our entire family (4 adults & 3 7yr-olds) LOVED this property…coffee sunrises, cocktail sunsets and so much in between. The exotic animals were of course a highlight…the kids loved watching the morning feeding (especially those tall camels) and giving MamaDonk her favorite apples kept them all in giggles. The ranch is perfectly located…so many Austin sites are just minutes away. We were tourists in the mornings and enjoyed the ranch in the afternoons/evenings. The living area had plenty of room for all to enjoy a movie, and of course the pool was in constant use. Where else can you swim with your grandkids while zebras & camels cruise by. This property really is a bit of hill country heaven…go stay with Joe & his animals. You won’t regret it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S., Flower Mound, TX

Jun 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

Excellent property…great for families. The property is well kept! The animals are enjoyable to watch as they roam the property. We loved our visit!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C., Shreveport

Jun 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing vacation. Beautiful part of Austin.

This large property has a view of downtown Austin lights at night and a very serene view of Texas sunsets. The exotic animals created an unexpected excitement for the kids as well as the adults.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle R.

May 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill Country Experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our family’s hill country vacation. This VRBO was perfect in accommodating our entire family!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Mar 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Lots of space for everyone and peace & quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy C., Texas

Mar 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Ranch house getaway

We really enjoyed the house and the property. It's in a great location for activities in South Austin and is 20min from Zilker Park area (think ACL Fest), 30min from downtown/UT, and 40min from Airport/COTA. We went for NASCAR weekend and it was perfect for both those going to the race and those hanging around the house. Kids loved the pool and the animals, the adults loved the convenience, the ranch house feel, and the sunrises.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Dec 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hill Country Xmas

Quiet serene Hill Country retreat. Close to practically EVERYTHING. Exotic animals enjoyed by kids and grown-ups alike.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana F.

Dec 22, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite the experience!

We had a great stay! The place was just as expected but we were blown away by the wildlife - a baby wildebeest was born our last morning there! The animals were great and the location was wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Bathroom 3

Master Bathroom

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