10 Minutes to San Marcos, New Braunfels or Seguin - Family and pet friendly - Guadalupe County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Kingsbury, TX

San Marcos Premium Outlets14 min drive
Gruene Hall19 min drive
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

10 Minutes to San Marcos, New Braunfels or Seguin - Family and pet friendly

The Farmhouse is located in the beautiful rolling hills, on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country. We are just 10 minutes to either New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin and about 35 minutes to San Antonio or Austin. The house sits on top of one of the highest hills in the area giving you fantastic views of the countryside.. The setting is one of rolling hills and small farms - a tranquil, peaceful spot - yet it's only minutes from shopping, restaurants and local attractions. It's a great place to vacation, honeymoon, or get away. The large front porch and garden area is the ideal place to relax and unwind. A charcoal grill is also provided for those who enjoy outdoor cooking.

The house has been in the family of the owners since it was built in the early 1900s. It has been lovingly restored with modern conveniences added. It is furnished and decorated with country antiques, patchwork quilts and 'Texas treasures.' The large kitchen, dining, living area is big enough for your family to gather together. The kitchen is fully equipped with full size appliances, pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. The home has 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a futon. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. There is also a trundle bed in the living room which opens to two twin beds.
The house has all the charm of a turn-of-the-century farmhouse combined with accommodations of the 21st century. It has central heating and air conditioning, satellite TV and a utility room with washer and dryer. So come visit and experience all that our country home has to offer.

Also on the same 60-acre property are The Cabin 38667, Opa's Haus 639244 and The Bunkhouse 1095714. All four could be rented to accommodate a family reunion or event needing housing for about 30 people.

Property manager

Sherman and Joy Schlichting

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

The front porch of Joy's Country Cabin overlooks a pond frequented by wildlife.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Maximum of 2 dogs. Dogs crated when left alone

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbury

Located in Kingsbury, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Matador Stadium or Bobcat Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kingsbury, TX

What's nearby

San Marcos Premium Outlets - 14 min drive
New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside - 15 min drive
Gruene Hall - 19 min drive
Comal River - 19 min drive
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 20 min drive

Getting around

San Marcos Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Grain Bin Cafe & Store - 3 min drive
Crucita's Kitchen - 7 min drive
Blue Lotus Winery - 13 min drive
BS Brewing - 13 min drive
Fullmoon Saloon - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 Minutes to San Marcos, New Braunfels or Seguin - Family and pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10 Minutes to San Marcos, New Braunfels or Seguin - Family and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 Minutes to San Marcos, New Braunfels or Seguin - Family and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 10 Minutes to San Marcos, New Braunfels or Seguin - Family and pet friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Copperas Cove Public Library, Windmill Farm Winery and Texas Agriculture Education and Heritage Center. San Marcos River and Silva Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Rachell E.

31 Mar 2024

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

Way out

The house is way out of town but in a beautiful spot. Fifteen minutes either way to a decent town. I did find that the description was not exactly correct. It said there was a hot tub which there was not and although it didn't say I was expecting there to be access to the yard from the house which there was not. The yard was the separate fenced area. We had problems with the water pressure all week. Owners were very responsive but said their water system was having a problem.I don't think they expected it to last a week.But the pressure was not good enough to be able to rinse conditioner out of my hair. It is a very quiet and picturesque area. The house is very old and slightly chopped up by where the rooms are. The a c in the master bedroom does not cool well. House is on level and s***** a bit near the front bathroom, but even with my cane.I was able to walk it. Good house for a country experience if trips are not planned too often in to town.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F., Cypress, TX

19 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Property

We have rented another house from Joy previously, this year we chose this home as it has two bathrooms. The property is absolutely beautiful. Excellent scenery all around, beautiful sunsets, and nice, quiet and peaceful. We really enjoyed the feel of the older home. This place was perfect for our family for Texas State Family Weekend. I was able to have all my children and both grandmothers join us in a nice relaxing setting for visiting.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

12 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful

It was quite. Very nice breeze all the time. Loved sitting out in the evening on the patio. Very homie. Like staying at grandma and grandpa's house. Than you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rudy G.

11 Aug 2023

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

Great stay for a group

Great property with a gorgeous hill country view.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

14 July 2023

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

Restful

Great place for peace and quit!! Close to shopping and the river!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherman and Joy Schlichting

Sherman is a carpenter by trade and usually builds using modern conventional methods. But he and Joy especially like saving old homes. So when they were able to purchase the home from a family member they began the restoration project. Sherman and Joy grew up in the community surrounding the area and even though they are not able to make their living from the farm, they wanted to keep the property in the family. Having vacation rentals gives them a way to do that. They opened their first vacation rental in 2000 and have since then completed 3 more. Joy just retired from 30 years working as a teacher and counselor in the public schools. So now she can devote more time to the vacation rentals. Their latest project is restoring a house built before Abraham Lincoln was president! It has been moved beside Joy's Country Cabin and will hopefully be completed within the next year. It is definitely a labor of love, bringing a house back to life.

Why they chose this property

Sherman and Joy have a real appreciation for old homes. It saddens them when they are not cared for. Their first vacation rental on the same property as The Farmhouse is The Cabin which is a restored log cabin. . They have a charm that is hard to beat. And they are part of our history. The log cabin which is now the living room of Joy's Country Cabin was built by German immigrants who came to the area in the mid 19th century. At that time there were no lumber yards or even lumber mills. There was not a hardware store around where you could buy nails. So the early settlers built with what they found in the area. In the case of this house, it was elm trees. Sherman and Joy have a real appreciation for the work that went into building these early structures and want to see them preserved. Having vacation rentals allows us to save some of these wonderful old homes and share them with others.

What makes this property unique

The property where The Farmhouse is located has always been special to Sherman and Joy, especially Joy, since it has been in her family for several generations. The area on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country is some of the most beautiful and productive in Texas. The soil is black and rich which means the grass, trees and crops grow lush. Cattle and horses graze on the grasslands surrounding the house. In the Spring, Texas wildflowers bless the countryside. And at all times of the year, wildlife come to the pond which can be seen from the porch. Many, many guests from all over the world come back to The Farmhouse time after time just to be able to sit on that porch.