Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Mason, TX

St. Joseph Catholic Church33 min drive
The Odeon Theatre33 min drive
South Llano River State Park54 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy our Windmill Cabin, which offers updated style with quiet, countryside living. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is a perfect getaway. Use the Wi-fi to stay connected or leave the world behind and enjoy the serenity and quiet.

Watch DVDs or streaming services on the big screen TV. Or move to the outdoor patio and watch the ‘really big’ natural spaces. The kitchen is stocked with utensils, cookware and spices. Laundry room equipped with washer/dryer and big enough for storage needs.

Mornings are brilliant sunrises and sunsets are colorful events followed by a canopy of a billion stars. This is no boring flatland. Hike the hills and valleys and you are likely to spot Whitetail deer, rabbits, turkeys, raccoons, roadrunners and more.

Improve your accuracy at the Archery Range (200 yards from the house). Hike or take the short drive (about 1 ½ mi) to the Recreation Center. Test your skill with horseshoes, shoot some pool or best your friend at ping pong or many other games. The swimming pool is cool relief on a hot day. Recreation Center is only for guests of our two houses.

Enjoy the entire house, the Recreation Center, the Swimming Pool and the hiking trails on 486 acres of hills, ravines and creeks.

We live on another section of the ranch and will assist you by phone, email or in person if needs arise.

Bluebonnets and other colorful wildflowers abound in this area. Chart your own course or use the ‘Bluebonnet Trails’ guide to map a route.

Go left or right and in 9 miles be cooling off in the Llano River. Another 9 miles to the left and you can explore the historic town of Mason. This small town has plenty of history and 2 museums. Antiques and collectibles or just plain ‘stuff’ can be found in multiple shops. Mason boasts a number of restaurants and a movie theater. Time it right and you may also enjoy a music concert in the historic Odeon Theater.

London Grocery and Grill is 18 miles from gate. Select one of the five tables and get ready for some good grub. The German town of Fredericksburg is a great shopping destination or just stroll the sidewalks and enjoy the many restaurants in town. Kerrville is in the same area. This area is also home to countless wineries where you can lounge and enjoy the best of Texas wines.

Be aware of wildlife.

Property manager

Billy Baschnagel

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Max 3 dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Mason

Located in Mason, this holiday home is in a rural area. St. Joseph Catholic Church and The Odeon Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Llano River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mason, TX

What's nearby

St. Joseph Catholic Church - 33 min drive
The Odeon Theatre - 33 min drive
Kimble County Historical Museum - 45 min drive
Texas Tech University - 45 min drive
South Llano River State Park - 54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside located?

This family-friendly Mason holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Llano River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of St. Joseph Catholic Church and The Odeon Theatre. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library and Mason County Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jaceson W.

3 Apr 2024

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

Great hill country get-away

Very relaxing and quiet. Just what we needed. Very secluded, which is exactly what we were looking for. Property managers were friendly and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlie n.

26 Mar 2024

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

Great stay

Great stay, everything was great. Just wish we could have stayed a little longer, but we had to get back to the big city. Billy was a great host. We had everything we needed. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

30 Oct 2023

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

Nice and quiet

Lovely place to stay,beautiful scenery and lots of places to hike!!!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

3 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing

Country Bliss! Great place to kick back & relax! Definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan L.

31 Aug 2023

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

Big Sky, Cozy Cabin

If everyone would turn their damn lights off we could all enjoy the stars everywhere

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Billy Baschnagel

My wife and I lived in Austin for many years and raised our four wonderful kids there. Now, we want to enjoy the slower pace of life out in the country in Mason, TX. We have decided to list different houses on our property on VRBO so others can enjoy this lifestyle too, even if just for a weekend.

We are no strangers to VRBO hosting as previously we had a property on Lake LBJ (our daughter listed through her profile). We did enjoy hosting, so here we are with round two!