Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Hempstead, TX

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park8 min drive
The Rac15 min drive
Prairie View A&M University19 min drive
College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood)62 min drive

This is my second stay with this bnb and as always, it was fantastic! Comfortable, plenty of room for my family, and hon...

Ashley H.

Nov 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The house is a bungalow style farm house that was moved out here from nearby Cypress, Texas. It was supposedly the farm house of one of the Cypress founding families. The house was probably built in 1930s or 1940s, but was completely remodeled inside in 2017. The exterior received a facelift with new siding in 2021. The common areas are all open and roomy. It has white painted wooden walls and original hardwood floors. It is completely furnished and comfortable. It has a small entry way porch which offers views of the sunset, but the back porch is the width of the house- very nice to watch the sunrise with morning coffee. The pastures have cows and calves to watch too. It is very peaceful and laid back and would be a wonderful artist or author retreat or just a respite from the city and offers plenty of space for kids to play outside and see the stars at night. You will just want to sit all day. :)

Note: There's plenty of space to park a horse trailer. The house also has an RV hookup that can be used.

Property manager

Tim or Karen Garrett

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Antique Furnishings and breakables around.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please discuss with owner for any other clarifications or requests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses wind energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

About the area

Hempstead

Located in Hempstead, this cottage is in a rural area. Austin County Jail Museum and San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and The Rac. Travelling with kids? Consider Waller County Fair Association and Dewberry Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hempstead, TX

What's nearby

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 8 min drive
Waller County Fair Association - 14 min drive
The Rac - 15 min drive
Prairie View A&M University - 19 min drive
Prairie View A&M University - 20 min drive

Getting around

College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

Location Six Brewing Company - 22 min drive
McDonald's - 18 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Checkers - 17 min drive
DiLorio Farms - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat located?

This family-friendly Hempstead cottage is located in a rural location, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Waller County Fair Association and The Rac. Prairie View A&M University and Prairie View A&M University are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cindia M.

15 Apr 2024

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

Sunrise from the back porch

What a beautiful counrty home!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nereida M.

12 Apr 2024

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

Relaxing in the Country

Great location! The place was close to our family so we enjoyed visiting and making memories. We relaxed in the beautiful setting. Karen was very gracious with all the extras in the home that made our stay comfortable and pleasant. She was an awesome communicator. The kids enjoy hanging outside and feeding the cows and I enjoyed my coffee on the porch in the rocking chairs. Overall, a great experience. Thanks Karen, we will be back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

25 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing country atmosphere

This is a beautiful country cottage. Our stay was very quiet and relaxing. We really enjoyed the big porches and rocking chairs to watch the cows and one morning there were 6 or 7 deer. Our VRBO hosts were easy to communicate with and always responded right away. We'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

29 Nov 2023

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

Renfaire BnB

This is my second stay with this bnb and as always, it was fantastic! Comfortable, plenty of room for my family, and honestly the best spot for a cozy getaway! Super close to the renfaire too! Definitely will make a tradition of staying!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

29 Oct 2023

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

Comfortable Restored Home on Cattle Ranch

Wonderful house on peaceful rural setting, complete with cattle grazing to watch all day and stars and campfires to enjoy at night. So many thoughtful touches from the adorable decor to the ample cookware and dishes to the comfy bedrooms and beds, we thought it was our best girls trip location in 14 years of reunions. Everything was spotless and well organized and we even fed range cubes to the cows with the provided suppies and instructions. How unique and fun. Communication with owner was great as well. Great value!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim or Karen Garrett

The land and house are owned by a descendant of Hempstead Watermelon farmers that had been farming the land for over 100 years on this and several adjoining acres of land. The land surrounding the cottage now is used for cattle grazing and a small apiary farm. The owner was born and raised in Houston, but enjoyed weekends on the farm when the "old folks" were still around. The land has now been passed to his generation, and he has retired out "to the country" himself. The owners have lived in and loved raising their family of three children in Waller County since 1995. The children have moved back to the big city of Houston, but the owners enjoy the privacy and slow pace of the country.

Why they chose this property

This property is a quiet comfortable place to decompress. It is close enough to Houston for a weekend getaway, but also far enough away to just slow life down. There are many quaint little towns in neighboring counties that are only minutes away that have a lot of Texas to offer. Plenty of space to park your horse trailer and includes an RV hookup for additional guests in your party.