Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays

Farm stay in Georgetown with a water park

Photo gallery for Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays

The cabin/house restled in the woods
Wrap around porch with outdoor furniture and chiminea
Terrace/patio
Wrap around porch
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$219
avg per night

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Southwestern University
  • Place, Round Rock Multipurpose Complex
  • Place, Kalahari Indoor Water Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs guest bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$219
avg per night

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

About the area

Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, this farm stay is in a rural area. Statue of Three-Legged Willie and Georgetown Palace Theatre are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Old Taylor High and Round Rock Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Georgetown Tennis Center or Memorial Field.

What's nearby

  • Southwestern University - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Inner Space Cavern - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Round Rock Multipurpose Complex - 27 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Round Rock Sports Center - 29 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park - 31 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

  • Taylor Station - 28 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weir Country Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Walburg Biergarten - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dale's Essenhaus - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Walburg Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays


Welcome to Shangri La Retreat, a rustic-modern farmhouse tucked away on a 40-acre private ranch near Georgetown, TX. Perfect for families, groups, traveling professionals, or long-term guests, this home offers a rare blend of total seclusion, wide-open Texas countryside, and modern comforts.

Wake up to the sights of deer, hummingbirds, and red cardinals, and spend your evenings watching the sunset from the expansive 1,440 sqft wraparound porch. Whether you’re here for a short escape, a 30+ day extended stay, or temporary housing while on assignment at Samsung in Taylor, this retreat has everything you need.

Rustic-Modern Farmhouse Details

1. 3 Bedrooms with Character – From a 100-year-old salvaged farmhouse door to curated décor pieces, each room tells a story.

2. Master Suite – Spacious with vaulted ceilings, a spa-like bath and soaking tub framed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature.

3. Fully Equipped Kitchen – Gas range, oven, and plenty of prep space for family meals or entertaining.

4. Outdoor Living – Grill out, dine al fresco, or simply enjoy the serenity of farm life on the porch with views of cattle, deer, and rabbits.

5. High-speed internet, ideal for remote work and long-term stays

Nearby Attractions

1. Georgetown Square (10 miles) – Historic charm, shopping, dining, and live music.

2. Blue Hole Park (15 mins) – A hidden gem for swimming and picnicking.

3. Lake Georgetown & San Gabriel Trails – Hiking, kayaking, and fishing.

4. Inner Space Cavern (20 mins) – Explore one of Texas’s best caves.

5. Downtown Taylor (20 mins) – Restaurants, breweries, and local charm.


Perfect For:

1. Families seeking quiet country living near Georgetown.

2. Samsung contractors or business travelers looking for long-term furnished housing.

3. Nature lovers, birdwatchers, and equestrian guests.

4. Guests seeking a staycation or relocation rental in Central Texas.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional event fee + security deposit applies.
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Additional event fee + security deposit applies.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from San Gabriel River and within 12 miles (20 km) of San Gabriel Park and Mel's Lone Star Lanes. Blue Hole and The Williamson Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Horse Friendly Ranch with wrap around porch on 40 acre farm. Extended Stays Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leopold L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very beautiful, quiet, secluded property. Lots of trees and shade made it possible to enjoy the outside during the July heat. The house had a great layout for our family vacation. We just hung out at the property the entire time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia M.

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

Relaxing

The house was very spacious very clean and inviting. Bedrooms were very comfortable, and the mattresses were easy to sleep on, which is not normally something you get when you stay in a rental or hotel.Thank you for having this farm house available for such gatherings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Quiet Gem Getaway

Such a special place. The perfect weekend of unwinding and getting out of the day to day hustle. We had the best weekend relaxing on the porch and walking the property, but still close to Georgetown adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Diana F.

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

Family reunion

Immediate family stayed together to travel to family reunion together. Nice quiet location. Comfortable and easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sophie V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Unfortunately our stay was not as pleasant as we had hoped. Although the home is beautiful and spacious there were issues with dirty bedding, showers, and toilets upon arrival. The patio area and screen doors were dirty and unkept, not even swept. Then 2 major issue: no hot water and septic tank backed up (holiday weekend) and owner was upset with us for calling someone to come out and repair septic tank when he did not respond back to us in a timely manner. Then he would not agree to reimburse us directly for the repair; he would only reimburse the company (to date still no payment from him to the company). Then the garbage disposal stopped working and the sink backed up. Again, this is a beautiful, spacious, serene place to stay, if only it was kept up, and made presentable and made sure that everything was in working worder upon guest arrival, not just inside but outside as well. I hope the owner has taken care of all the issues I made him aware of so that if you choose to rent this place it is a nice stay for you. If you choose to stay there, letting you know it gets extremely dark so take flashlights or lanterns. If you are city-folk remember there are creepy-crawlers everywhere, inside and out. There are only TVs in the living space and master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah T.

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

New favorite spot

We traveled to Georgetown for work and found this amazing spot. We absolutely loved sipping coffee on the porch watching the deer cross. Check-in was easy and teh house immaculate. The bedrooms are spaced a good distance apart so you still have privacy. This home is located a short drive from Georgetown but still retained the remote feel. It was peaceful, beautiful and our top spot for any future conferences in Georgetown!! have feel like you have privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly c.

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

FANTASTIC!!!

This was one of my favorite rentals ever, it was absolutely fantastic! The whole place was spotless, super cute inside and out, attention to detail in every direction, and great amenities all around! We really enjoyed our time out on the beautiful large wrap around patio, the views in every direction and the seclusion. Highly recommend, we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Ted's graduation

This is a beautiful property! Very relaxing with huge porches all around, perfect for a glass of wine or coffee in the morning with cows in the nearby pasture. Absolutely a great place to stay for a Southwestern University graduation weekend. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisol P.

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

Little ones birthday

Our family is thankful we found this beautiful property to celebrate our little girl's birthday. We all loved exploring outside and seeing the baby cows. It was a nice change in scenery. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raini D.

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

Great place

Secluded, lots of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

leLainya K., Lutz

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

A relaxing oasis

What a wonderful place to relax with friends and family. No distractions. A place of peace and serenity. There is room to congregate and room to retreat. My husband complimented the place no less than 10 times. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

This was a perfect place for a bridal shower!! Plenty of room inside and peaceful surroundings outside. Everyone enjoyed the property! Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Quiet farmhouse

Our family enjoyed sitting on the porches, breathing fresh air and enjoying the beautiful landscaping around the house. It was a quiet and refreshing break from city life, but close to the city attractions that we visited. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

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

Weekend Getaway with Family

We enjoyed the weekend getaway with family. The kids enjoyed being outdoors and exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Kaylee M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025