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Country living in a private home

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Country living in a private home

This home is a great place to get away. Located in Giddings, TX, just 20 minutes from Round Top. It is a great place to relax and unwind. The entire house is yours with full kitchen, laundry room, living room with 55" Satellite TV and a nice outside seating area which is perfect for morning coffee, reading or enjoying a glass of your favorite wine. The home has 2 bedrooms, one with queen size bed and a second with a full XL and Twin XL bunk bed. Come out and enjoy the 20 acres of country.

In response to the resent Covid-19 outbreak, we have implemented additional cleaning and sanitizing requirements and we have stocked the house with Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, and disinfectant cleaning supplies.

Property manager

Brian Reed

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs are welcome at the Ranch but NOT on beds

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Country Living Private Home House Giddings
Country Living Private Home Giddings
Country Living Private Home
Living In A Private Giddings
Country Living in a Private Home Giddings
Country Living in a Private Home Private vacation home
Country Living in a Private Home Private vacation home Giddings

About the area

Map
Giddings, TX

What's nearby

  • Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center - 2 min drive
  • First Presbyterian Church - 3 min drive
  • Lee County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Union Station Transportation Museum - 3 min drive
  • Giddings Country Club - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Golden Chick - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country living in a private home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Country living in a private home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country living in a private home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country living in a private home located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center, First Presbyterian Church and Lee County Heritage Center. Lee County Courthouse and Union Station Transportation Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Country living in a private home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Round Top Girls Trip
We enjoyed our stay and the closeness to the Round Top show, but not too close. After a day of shopping we would watch the sun set and enjoyed seeing the animals. The house is comfortable and many thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Giddings
Wonderful home, property and hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway Weekend
My family, which consisted of my wife and two children ages 17 and 13, stayed here over the Labor Day weekend. We traveled to College Station on Saturday for the exciting Notre Dame verses Texas A&M football game. On Sunday, we hung out at this beautiful ranch. We had fun outside fishing and enjoying the land. Anything that we needed was close by including a Walmart, grocery store, Shipley’s donuts, and a good Mexican restaurant to eat. The sunset on Sunday evening was beautiful. We would highly recommend staying at the Howdy Ranch. We definitely will when we are back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lytell

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant imagine a nicer place to relax for a few days, owners were very quick with responses as well and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
I wanted somewhere to get rhe kids off electronics and enjoy just being around nature. We took their bikes and board games and just chilled out. We fished, took out the canoe and paddle boat and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Perfect weekend to refuel and recharge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jae J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Country Home!!!
My family really enjoyed our stay at Howdy Ranch!! From the Beautiful western home- that is fully stocked with all that you will need to have a pleasant stay, comfy beds, fishing, paddle boat and campfire at night making smores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is what it says it is.
Super cool property. The acres, the cows, the oil rig, it feels like Texas just puling in. The house was both cool, and felt modern in al the right ways. Vaulted ceilings in the living area, great appliances and high quality fixtures. Master bed was great. Well stocked, tons of towels. But the pond was just the neatest thing. The dock was nice, the boats were fun to play with. The bass were huge (I was able to see quite a few). I never convinced one to bit any of my lures, but I have not done much bass fishing at all so that is not suprising. What you see is what you get and it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at the Howdy Ranch
Throughly enjoyed our weekend at the Howdy Ranch. It was well stocked and clean. Particularly enjoyed the fishing dock and seeing the cattle. Definitely should be on your list for a ranch stay in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2024
We had a wonderful week at The Howdy Ranch. After having spent time there in July 2023, it was like coming home. We felt comfortable in our surroundings. We will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed!
The Howdy Ranch was everything we needed… From the moment we stepped foot on this property til the time we left it was perfect. The pictures and descriptions are true. The fridge and pantry were stocked with everything we needed and more. We enjoyed fishing, canoeing and exposing our pup to the cattle and deer that visited us each afternoon. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R., Plano, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
Excellent home base as we explored several towns nearby. Breweries, wineries and shopping were all things we did. It was also nice to sit out by the fire at night as the outdoor space was great for us and our dog. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

COURTNEY

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall the property was beautiful with a good location. However the cleanliness was awful, it took us a day of our vacation to clean it as there was dirt and someone else’s dog hair everywhere. The house hadn’t been dusted in a very long time, all the surfaces needed to be cleaned and the sheets on the bunk beds were not changed. The grass was also not maintained at all. Being in Texas where there are snakes it was unsafe to have the grass this long. Thankfully when a snake did jump at my daughter she had her boots on. The owners spent 2 hours on the property, while we were there collecting personal items that should’ve been done ahead of time. Surprising as it was advertised as private. Upon contacting the owners about the cleanliness of the house they did refund a cleaning fee however we still lost a day of vacation making the house habitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country atmosphere close to town
We stayed 2 nights. We had everything we needed and then some! Fabulous location close to town but feels like a true country get away! The pond has a lighted fountain and benches on the pier with lighting. There is a deer feeder right beyond the pond s d the deer running across the field in the mornings was amazing. We will be booking again! If you are looking for the perfect get away this is the spot!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family NYE Getaway
We loved our family getaway to the Howdy Ranch. We stayed with our son (7), daughter (10) and golden-doodle for 3 days between Christmas and new years and had a blast! We kept ourselves busy taking the Jon boat out on the pond, fishing, looking for wildlife, roasting s’mores on the fire pit, and running into town for a few meals. The house was perfect our family of 4 and was well stocked and clean. TV and internet worked great when we needed the occasional downtime from being outside on the property. The dog shower was super helpful as our pup loved running around the acreage and taking the occasional dip in the pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Peaceful, Restful Haven
Wide open spaces. A pond. Plenty of deer. A beautiful, comfortable home. And all only five minutes from town. This was just the peace and quiet that we were looking for. We left for home feeling rested and relaxed, and are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ranch Visit
We needed a place to stay for a family event in Ledbetter and found this ranch. I was so surprised when we pulled up, it is an awesome place! The house is amazing inside and has everything you could need. Our kids had fun in the boats going around the pond. Location is great - close to everything but when you are out on the ranch it is like nothing is around you. Will be back if we ever need to rent a place while we go to my families property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howdy Ranch
We love the Howdy Ranch! Perfect place to stay! Very relaxing! Enjoy the home and great communication with Brian the owner for needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This is our second time to stay at the Howdy Ranch and it was just as nice as the first time. We loved watching the deer grazing in the front pastures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded oasis!
We highly recommend this property if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway. They have everything you need, well stocked. Owner was very responsive with any questions or concerns. We really enjoyed fishing in the private pond located on the property. Definitely will go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded oasis
We really enjoyed our stay at the Howdy Ranch. Very peaceful with beautiful surroundings. We enjoyed fishing in the pond to just hanging out on the front porch swing. We were also able to see deer on the property every day which was neat. The owner was very responsive with any issues or questions! Would highly recommend this rental home to anyone looking for a peaceful secluded getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J., Katy TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat renter
Always clean, always well stocked with essentials and always a good time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Loved everything about the property. See plenty of nature, all kids of birds, otters, turtles, and deer. The fishing was great with nothing less than 2 lbs caught. The home was extremely comfy and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Little Getaway in Lee County!
We loved our stay at The Howdy Ranch! The property was beautiful, the house was well stocked with all the necessities and the check in process was flawless. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siera B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House and Property!
We had a great stay! My husband and I enjoyed the peaceful solitude of the house and property. It was so nice to get away for the weekend! Our kids loved the pond, especially the paddle boat. They stayed in it all weekend! We also enjoyed walking the property and the kids played in the pastures. We also enjoyed dinner in Round Top one evening and lunch in Bastrop on another day. The house is on a road that turns to gravel a little further down, makes for a nice little country drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023