A luxury hunting lodge

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20418 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Merkel, TX

Dyess Air Force Base50 min drive
Mall of Abilene51 min drive
Taylor County Expo Center58 min drive
Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

About this property

Colonial style brick home used as hunting lodge, bed & breakfast & venue for wedding, family reunions & corperate retreats. Lodge has 4500 square feet of living space as well as 5 covered patios & two uncovered patios, three car garage & more. Lodge is complete with all the luxuries such as two dining areas, large kitchen with double oven & island glass cooktop, central heat & air, 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Located in a beautiful remote area but only 15 miles south of Merkel Tx & Interstate 20. The lodge sits atop Buzzard Peak on 1327 acres of oaks & the deep canyons of the northwest part of the Edwards Plateau commonly refered to as the Texas Hill Country. Property has numerous White-tailed deer, wild Turkey & various other native wildlife & offers both deer hunting & African Safari style hunting of over 12 species of exotics from Africa, India, Asia & New Zealand. So reserve your spot to relax in luxury while experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery in Texas.

Property manager

Jerry Wayne Beaird

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Our peaceful home. Lots of large trees and a great front porch

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Large stairway so children should be supervised

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

One small-medium size dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed on outdoor patios

Hiking is allowed except during deer season. This is a hunting ranch & cameras are at feeders & trails so get directions before venturing out.

We keep our minimum price low for couples & etc. so if extra bedrooms & or beds are used then a $35/night per extra guest charge will be added.

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 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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Merkel

Located in Merkel, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Buffalo Gap Historic Village and Paramount Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Prime Time Family Entertainment Center and National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Country Race Way or Taylor County Expo Center.

Merkel, TX

What's nearby

Buffalo Gap Historic Village - 45 min drive
Dyess Air Force Base - 50 min drive
Mall of Abilene - 51 min drive
Abilene Christian University - 55 min drive
Taylor County Expo Center - 58 min drive

Getting around

Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

Coronado's Camp Store & Grill - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A luxury hunting lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A luxury hunting lodge ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A luxury hunting lodge ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A luxury hunting lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Abilene State Park and within 32 miles (52 km) of Buffalo Gap Historic Village and Big Country Race Way. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Dyess Air Force Base are also within 32 miles (52 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gwen J.

12 Apr 2024

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

Family

Was a beautiful place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

10 Dec 2023

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

Perfect for family Christmas

This property worked perfectly for our family of 12 to spread out and celebrate Christmas. Large, well stocked kitchen and ample living room space. Even with 4 kiddos it was quiet. The property manager was helpful with all questions. Great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L., Houston, TX

9 Feb 2023

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

Second stay

Another great stay at Jerry’s place for our extended family! Looking forward to next time.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Nov 2022

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

A Beautiful West TX Getaway

Well stocked, lovely home with plenty of room to gather with family/friends! The owner was attentive and quick to respond to all of my questions. The view was amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sterling D.

4 July 2022

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

A great getaway for outdoor lovers.

Staying at the game ranch was wonderful. It is the perfect place to get away from everything and still feel like you never left home. The lodge was almost as beautiful as the hill country overlook that could be seen from its numerous balconies. Star lovers will enjoy the breathtaking views of the night sky and limited light pollution. Outdoor lovers will be amazed by the types of terrain and animals that surround the house. Jerry was super attentive and made sure our stay was the best West Texas could give. I can't wait to come visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Wayne Beaird

Jerry was raised in Merkel Tx, and always loved roaming these hills south of Merkel. He graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science, but spent most of his career as a Jeweler. Nela grew up in the beautiful country of Costa Rica, but moved to the states in her late teens, first to Bay Saint Louis Mississippi , then later to Abilene. Both Jerry & Nela love the outdoors & settled in this area due to its outdoor beauty & serenity.