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Beautiful views, min. from Mineral Wells, & Graford Texas

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Bathroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mineral Wells, TX
  • Crazy Water Bath House & Spa
    20 min drive
  • The Baker Hotel and Spa
    20 min drive
  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    23 min drive
  • Weatherford, TX (WEA-Parker County)
    53 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

1

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

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful views, min. from Mineral Wells, & Graford Texas

This 600 sq. ft. Beautiful garden cottage is fully furnished with a full kitchen, KING size bed boasting luxurious bedding and linens, large tile shower and private water closet, dbl basin sink, full kitchen complete with complimentary farm fresh eggs, coffee, and other breakfast delights! Housekeeping available, W/D, free WI-FI. W/D in the cottage! Quaint, private and classy! A place with all the comforts of home without breaking the bank!

~ Cozy Living Room ~

Decorated with details of a garden cottage coupled with quality furniture, LED flat screen HDTV, luxury sofa with top of the line memory foam mattress and linens, Granny's rocking chair and a cottage coffee table.

~ Sweet Dreams! ~

This sleep area is decorated with a Joss & Main décor look is complete with a luxury posturepedic KING bed with memory foam topper for comfort complimented with Luxury Hotel Brand linens & luxury bedding. Unpack! The garden cottage is your home away from home!

We proudly supply luxurious white terry bathrobes-freshly laundered for each guest's stay. Hotel pillows and slippers (for you to keep) are provided for each guest. Use and take home or toss at the end of your stay.

~Additional Amenities At No Charge~

•Complimentary Wi-Fi access
•In-apartment safe
•Built-in USB outlets in Kitchen space near table
•Need something printed? We’ve got you covered, just ask!
•One free housekeeping service per week (mid week-pre arrange with us!). Daily house keeping available: daily housekeeping rate $35.00 must be pre-arranged
•Continental Breakfast provided (fresh ingredients left in cottage)
•The cottage has its own washer and dryer. We provide soap pods, bleach and dryer sheets for your convenience. Iron and ironing board are available as well!

Property access:

The property is secured with a gate code entry and guests have easy key code entry to the cottage, which is provided once guest secure their reservation dates through this site. Additionally, the property offers ample space for large horse/cattle trailers, jet ski’s etc. (easy access and turn around drive).

Guest interaction:

We keep to ourselves and let our guest enjoy their stay. Guest are likely to see us caring for the cats, chickens, cows, horses, goats, guinea fowl, and bunnies each morning and night, some gardening here and there.

Our chickens free range the fields during the day and are put up at night for safety. In the garden we have Honey Bee boxes so if you're allergic you will want to keep your distance but they are opposite of the cottage so unless you walk through the gardens you won't be near the Bee boxes.

If we are not on the property during your stay you will be provided a phone number to text for any local assistance or emergency. We have relatives and GREAT neighbors who've become friends and are also very helpful! The Ridge Cottage does not have a landline. We're happy to be as accommodating with your requests as we can be. Because we do travel ourselves we have house sitters who house sit if we happen to be away during your stay.

Other things to note:

The property is located on 20 acres on the crest of The Ridge overlooking 1185, 281 and 254 with a dynamic panoramic view of the valley and Texas stars above! We currently do not accept dogs or cats because we already have friendly farm fur babies.

Our guest are welcome to walk and sit in the garden, or visit the farm animals.

Directions:
Once you have confirmed your reservation with full payment through the site we will send you exact directions, property access and an entry key code and other helpful information.

Guest Manual
House Manual will be placed on the coffee table. It offers some important house info and much information about the area.


🤔Curious about our cleaning policy?

We get rave reviews and often read/hear in the online reviews and guest book that we “HAVE SET THE BAR” for our VRBO’s.... from WA to here in Texas. Our properties have changed but our dedication to providing our guest with an excillent VRBO experience continues!

It’s true, Christine doesn’t mess around with the cleanliness or the details of our VRBO cottage. Having traveled worldwide for many years she knows guests want! Even corporate 5 star hotel cleanliness ... is NOT good enough!

The run down: 👇🏼

In the cottage, anything that can be cleaned, sanitized, or laundered is for each new booking.

⭐️The floors are not just vacuumed for each guest they are also steamed.

WHY? Well because, a steam cleaner kills 99.9% of household germs, including salmonella, E. Coli and Staphylococcus, as well as dust mites and surface mold.

⭐️Area rugs that can go into our full capacity washer get washed for each new guest and the two that cannot because of size are sprayed with lysol disinfectant spray, then vacuumed.

⭐️Light switches, knobs, handles, cupboards etc- all sanitized. A/C screen cleaned for each guest. And all surfaces are dusted and cleaned, as are appliances.

Christine prepares snacks, food, refrigerator items herself and retains a food handlers license with Texas for this purpose.

⭐️Any used dishes, pots, pans, etc. are ran through a dishwasher sanitization cycle & replaced by Christine.

⭐️The Keurig coffee maker is ran through a cleaning (descaling every 3 months using a descaling solution to keep the brewer free from scale or lime build up). In between guests a bleach water solution is used to clean the outside of the kuerig, the water reservoir, then 8oz of RO filtered water is ran through the system before filling the reservoir with fresh Reverse Osmosis filtered water for new guests.

“Our guests get their space cleaned in the way that I clean my own home for my own family and we are very healthy” -Christine .

We have been extremely healthy through all the “stuff” and to our knowledge so have all our visiting guests. We’ve had no issues. On the note of cleanliness....keep in mind we are a strictly non smoking , non vape, not THC 🚭property- inside and out- Smoking is gross 🤮, dirty and unhealthy, so say the docs.!

⭐️Our guest can look forward to an abundance of snacks, breakfast items: cereal, milk, farm fresh eggs, half & half for coffee, & makings for morning mimosas & many other amenities. Most items are organic, all are complimentary including a complimentary bottle of wine and local Mirrimac & Merrimac & North fresh baked cookies.

⭐️The above has all been our protocol long BEFORE covid... and it will stay this way.

We’ve been told numerous times that we should be charging much more but we have been happy with our guests. And we do it because Christine loves hospitality!

👉🏻 We don’t accept just anyone. If we don’t feel the cottage is a good fit for a booking request we try to be helpful & point them to another local Vrbo/Airbnb or bed & breakfast. For example: an issue with Max capacity, smoking preference, travel companions aka:fur babies...

Now you’re in the know! Come see us!

Property manager

Ervin & Christine E. Kraemer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Seniors-only community.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mineral Wells

Mineral Wells is home to this cottage. Famous Mineral Water Company and The Baker Hotel and Spa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crazy Water Bath House & Spa and Cross Timbers Trailhead.
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Mineral Wells, TX

What's nearby

  • Famous Mineral Water Company - 20 min drive
  • Crazy Water Bath House & Spa - 20 min drive
  • The Baker Hotel and Spa - 20 min drive
  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park - 23 min drive
  • Mineral Wells Fossil Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G's Gas & Groceries - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wade's Mineral Wells Propane - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hash Knife - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar X Resources - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Outlaw BBQ - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful views, min. from Mineral Wells, & Graford Texas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful views, min. from Mineral Wells, & Graford Texas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful views, min. from Mineral Wells, & Graford Texas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful views, min. from Mineral Wells, & Graford Texas located?

Situated in Mineral Wells, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Lake Mineral Wells State Park, Famous Mineral Water Company and Crazy Water Bath House & Spa. The Baker Hotel and Spa and West City Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch
Great place to stay. Will be back to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Couldn't of asked for a better place to stay. Very well decorated and everything you could need is thought of and beyond. Can't wait to come back for another visit and to see how the kittens have grown.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Thank you so much to Christine and Ervin (and Mea!) for opening up your little garden cottage to us for the weekend. We were greeted by the menagerie of animals including ol "Blue Eyes" who came up to us immediately. The cottage was immaculate and beautifully decorated and welcomed us with a lovely bottle of wine and cookies designed by a specialty bakery in town. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Again thank you so much and we look forward to our next visit! Jose and Michelle
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
This place is glorious! It oozes hospitality in all of the best ways. The cleanliness and attention to detail is phenomenal, and the animals are all well cared for. The owners are just as lovely as the place they've created. Thank you, Ervin and Christine! We will book this place again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden Cottage was perfect
Ervin and Christine are people who take great pride in their property. It shows in so many ways. The property is beautiful and very clean. The cottage is stocked with so many surprises to spoil you during your stay! I highly recommend a stay here! Debbie from Pasadena
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
Lovely, serene cottage with everything we needed. Everything was immaculately cleaned and very comfortable. Hosts were great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Ladies' Weekend
We had a wonderful stay at the Garden Cottage. Everything was just as described in the listing, and Christine was incredibly friendly and helpful. Some changes came up the week before the booking, and she was very flexible and accommodating. The cottage's kitchen is very well-stocked. Much better than most vacation rentals. Many pots and pans, oils, herbs and seasonings, cooking utensils, mixing bowls, measuring cups/spoons, and plenty of coffee pods for the Keurig as well as an electric kettle. There is a good assortment of silverware and cooking utensils, but I don't remember seeing a chef's knife or cutting board. There is no oven for baking/roasting - just a two-burner stove top and a toaster oven. The bed was extremely soft - there is a thick foam mattress topper that you sink into. I personally loved it, but it might be too squishy for some. The host let me know I was only the second person to sleep on this topper (as of 10/2), so this is a different feature from the previous reviews. I also appreciated how she has pillows of different thickness/fluffiness you can choose from. The property is very beautiful and extremely relaxing. There are multiple outdoor/shaded sitting areas near gardens, ponds, farm animals, flowers, etc. I found several cozy spots to read a book or just enjoy the fresh air. It was also fun to greet the farm animals each morning. The goats and cats are very friendly! The drive into the town of Mineral Wells is easy and only about 10 minutes. We had a fun time exploring the town and following the tips from Christine and a couple other locals we came across. Christine offers so many little perks - eggs, milk, and half-&-half in the fridge, wine and mimosa ingredients, cookies and chocolates, water bottles and tissues, TONS of bath towels, comfy robes and slippers, etc. She is an extremely thoughtful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug B., Arlington Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tired of being disappointed? Come here instead.
Hosts thought of everything! From first aid kit to lovely bottle of wine, immaculate property, tasty healthful snacks, farm fresh eggs in fridge, From kittens to Koi pond, from arrival to departure, this experience was deep and wide! Left there feeling 10 years younger.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable and thoughtful!
Christine and her husband were absolutely wonderful hosts! Everything was so clean and comfortable. She was so thoughtful and left us farm fresh eggs, coffee/tea, wine, mimosa fixings, fresh baked cookies from the local bakery, and snacks! She greeted us on arrival and gave us a little tour. It was quiet, peaceful, the bed was super comfy, and it was a short 12 minute drive to beautiful downtown Mineral Wells! We will 100% stay here any time we come back here. The property was so beautiful and there were some nice and goofy animals to greet us on our drive in :) everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika L., Canyon Lake, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can't wait to return!
This property is amazing, far exceeded our expectations! Christine and Ervin were very friendly, accommodating and thoughtful. The property is even more beautiful in person and was spotless. We will be returning for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jene' H., Azle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The 23rd Psalm
This place provided a much needed restoration for our souls and rejuvenation. The host Christine and Ervin were very accommodating to our needs and desires! We stayed 3 days and 2 nights and daily I found some new treasure that Christine had hidden away(before our arrival), either inside the cottage or outside where we spent a great deal of time relaxing and taking in the view. They are very friendly and well known and respected in their community of Mineral Wells. We would like to return, possibly in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C., Keller, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful!
We had the best time at this farm! We wanted a nice and quiet time away and that’s exactly what we got. Our hosts were very accommodating- flight cancellations delayed our arrival significantly but we were still able to stay 2 nights because we were generously offered to stay longer. We enjoyed all the farm animals and beautiful accommodation. Thank you for a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo V., Waco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hideout
This was a wonderful spot to getaway with my wife. It was close enough to town but far enough to feel secluded. Great communication with host and great space inside of the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P., Austin TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complete Thoughtfulness
Before you realize there's something you need, it's already there! We couldn't imagine a Host taking as much care and attention to detail as we found during our stay. We were put completely at ease, treated with great hospitality, and truly enjoyed our surroundings. The Cottage was a delightful place to stay and provided the perfect location for ranging around Mineral Wells, Graham, and Weatherford. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing place.
We visited Mineral Wells because my son is getting married there in November. This cottage has everything you need and then some, Ervin and Christine makes sure you are well taken care of. God is using them in a special way and they have listened to Him. I will be back soon and this is my first choice if available and will be recommending them to the guest who are traveling for the upcoming wedding. Thank you so much. Our getaway was perfect do to our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
This cute and cozy cottage was perfect for our weekend in mineral wells.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The peaceful atmosphere was just what we needed. We can't wait to come back again.
Quaint cottage and so peaceful. We very much would like to make this our go to retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Wonderful Experience and the Hosts Beyond Perfect!
Spent our 31st wedding anniversary in this quiet, wonderful location. Property is perfect, clean, and extremely well organized, not to mention the design is perfect. As a bonus the property has an assortment of wonderful, very friendly animals that love people. ....Nothing better than little goat kisses! The hosts were incredible and not one need went unmet. Everything you could want was available and any questions answered super quick. In short, if you are ever in need of a stay here in this area, We couldn't recommend a better property or hosts to make it incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla B., Derby KS USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Everything was wonderful down to the small details. Excellent communication -lots of extras, beautiful location. Spotless! Charming. We spent a couple days exploring Medicine Wells - this was about 15 minutes from downtown and easy to get to. Great hosts! Loved the rural setting...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W., Bedford, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very highly recommended, will stay again
Outstanding facility and hosts. The animals are a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silvia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We had such a beautiful experience in this cottage! It was so cleaned and beautifully decorated. I felt like going back in time to western times. Watching the farm animals was very relaxing! Christine and Erving were very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful with friendly animals
Host has a great cottage and provided everything we need and more. Space is clearly loved and well taken care of. Communication is great with the host and enjoyed our stay. We will be reserving again the our future travels into the area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bailey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation rental ever
This was probably the best vacation rental I have ever rented. It was clean, beautiful (somehow even better than the pictures!), and the hosts provided so many thoughtful touches. It was an amazing and relaxing stay, and we're already planning the next time we can stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Denton, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeds expectations
The Garden Cottage exceeded my expectations. I needed a weekend getaway for myself to relax and unwind and this was the perfect location and atmosphere to do just that. Such attention to detail was paid in this cottage and property. I hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ervin & Christine E. Kraemer

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Ervin is retired military and former WA State Patrol. He enjoys being busy at-all-times! Guests will surly see Ervin working around the 20 acre property on one task or another whether it be welding, roasting coffee beans, building a new garden bed for Christine or conquering various farm details. Christine is the same, though a different kind of busy, she enjoys tending to the Honey Bee Ridge Farm & Garden greenhouses, and folks that come to purchase plant starts, taking care of their own vegetable gardens, but not before enjoying a morning cup of coffee that Ervin roasted! The couple is on their 38th year of marriage, have three adult children with families of their own. Ervin and Christine have a love for the Lord and are active members of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Both have served the Mineral Wells community on various boards (MW Chamber, The Brazos Foundation and The Hope House Foundation. The enjoy traveling, homesteading and serving others.

Why they chose this property

Ervin and Christine were one of the first 2 couples to build on The Ridge. This location was chosen for the view and proximity to the two adjoining hwy's 281, 254 & FM 1885 all of which can be seen from the top of the property. The desire was to get off the main highways, enjoy a 180 degree view of the valley and attain acreage for gardens, farm animals and family.

What makes this property unique

Sure the views are great, and guest will find that the cottage sets the bar but more than that, each neighbor knows the next, are kind, considerate and look out for one another! Nearly each member of The Ridge "family' are former military, law enforcement, cattlemen, teachers, we have a nurse, mechanics and ranchers. Just awesome people! La Cresta is a private drive with no outlet, which means cottage guest can walk to their hearts content with little worry about traffic.

During garden season come pick fresh vegetables from the garden, feed the goats and chickens, pet the bunny. View the cows, get a good laugh at the guinea hens, love on the outdoor cats (snake patrol) and love on Frosty the horse! Or just shut yourself into the quiet cottage and enjoy your get a way!

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