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Texas Ranch Style Home on over 5 acres in Driftwood and Austin area.

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Texas Country Charm, 4 bedroom, beds for 10.
The rear of house at dusk from the pasture.
From our back deck, double rainbow in front of Friday Mountain!
Living area with reclining suede couches. Open to kitchen and breakfast area.
Full kitchen with large cooking island

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Chapel Dulcinea
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Uptairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Texas Ranch Style Home on over 5 acres in Driftwood and Austin area.

Our limestone home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, 2 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, and a guest bedroom, half bath and master bedroom and master bath with large jacuzzi tub downstairs. The house is on over 5 acres and is located twenty minutes from downtown Austin and at the gateway to the Hill Country with many vineyards, distilleries, breweries and wedding venues within a few miles. We are 3 miles from the world famous Salt Lick BBQ and less than a mile from Chapel Dulcinea where over 500 weddings a year occur. We are a slice of the Friday Mountain Ranch that was a boys camp for many years and a part of Texas history. The property features a sand volleyball court and seasonal creek, a nice pasture and many large oak trees. We have a lighted outdoor dining table under the large oaks that seats up to 16 and a propane and charcoal grill for your use. This is the perfect set-up wedding parties, family gatherings, girls weekends and bachelorette parties.

Property manager

Clinton Giles

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events are allowed with prior approval and a fee.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking or vaping indoors.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Events are allowed with prior approval and a fee.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Circle C Golf Club and Duchman Family Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jump Wild and Blazer Tag. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Burger Stadium, or consider a night out at Broken Spoke. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Radha Madhav Dham - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Chapel Dulcinea - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Circle C Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 15 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 22 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salt Lick BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Simply Pho House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle C Swim Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co. - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Texas Ranch Style Home on over 5 acres in Driftwood and Austin area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Texas Ranch Style Home on over 5 acres in Driftwood and Austin area.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texas Ranch Style Home on over 5 acres in Driftwood and Austin area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Texas Ranch Style Home on over 5 acres in Driftwood and Austin area. located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Chapel Dulcinea, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Camp Ben McCulloch and Circle C Golf Club. Jump Wild and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashly Nikkol H.

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

Unbelievable find!

We love every minute of our stay, absolute perfect location for our reception only five minutes away from Chapel Dulcinea.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan U.

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

Great time at a piece of Austin Paradise.

Amazing house with all the trimmings you need. If you are looking for a place to relax on 7 acres with natural wildlife and beauty then this is the place. Great place for a wedding. We will probably come back to celebrate anniversary
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

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

GREAT LOCATION

We enjoyed this home and property immensely. It was beautiful, homey and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Rehearsal Dinner

My family hosted a rehearsal dinner for my daughter and her fiance. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Beautiful grounds and great location

The grounds are beautiful and several activities are provided. We were in town for a wedding at Chapel Dulcinea and it couldn't have been a better location. Shopping and dining are also nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Rivera Wedding Reception

This place is gorgeous, the house and property are immaculate. Plenty of room to play, visit, socialize and party. Give the host our best regards and many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi T.

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

Relaxing family getaway

Wonderful large house fully stocked with everything we needed. Kitchen is more than fully equipped and the outdoor area is a great place to enjoy time with family. We played cornhole and horseshoes and enjoyed fresh eggs from the chickens. Clint was very helpful answering our questions. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

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

This property is amazing!!! So homey with everything that you could possibly need!

Me and my family stayed here to attend my nieces wedding. Everything was just perfect! Loved to yard, we ate dinner outside, played volleyball, had a fires and so much more! Thank you Clint!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

idalia o.

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

Such a fun place!

We rented this property for my father’s 60th birthday. He enjoyed the time with the family and we were able to play volleyball and spent so much time at the fire pit! The owners are great at communicating and they were really flexible with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn P.

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

Husbands 40th

We had a great time celebrating my husband’s 40th birthday. The house was inviting and the property offered many options for everyone. The highlight was playing a multi family volleyball tournament. It is a great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Home away from Home!

Clint and Sylvia are wonderful to work with when staying at this property. This is a return visit for us once again bringing together family from across the country to a special event in the Austin area. Everyone enjoyed the ability to relax and reconnect either inside or outside (weather permitting). Next time we are all in Austin, we hope this property will be available. If you want the perfect place to gather together we highly recommend this property!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Pleasant wedding celebration weekend

The property owner was helpful and very accommodating. The house had everything we needed and then some for me and my family from my elderly father to my very young granddaughters. We thoroughly enjoyed the outside amenities, such as the firepit, with our visiting family and friends. If we should need another property of this size in the area, we would definitely reserve this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori E., Highland Village, Tx USA

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

Great place to stay!

We were in town for our daughter’s wedding and needed a place to stay that could accommodate our family (teenagers to grandparents) and multiple vehicles. This place was perfect for us and everyone had a place to spread out inside and all the outside space was a bonus. Many mornings spent on the deck watching the birds and enjoying the peaceful landscape of the property. Clint was an amazing host and was available if we needed anything. Great experience overall and I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

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

Texas hill country fun

This is a Very spacious and welcoming home with outdoor seating and games. The 6 of us dreamed of coming back with our kids some day. Very close to Dripping Springs and Austin Country Club. Clint was an excellent host making us feel right at home. Great communication. He has great restaurant recommendations - Salt Lick BBQ WOW So good!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wedding Week in Texas

The house was just the right size for my family to stay in. This included grown children and grandchildren. There was plenty of room for outdoor activities. We had extended family that flew in for the wedding. It was a great place for them to get away from the hotel. We got a good game of sand volleyball going on the lighted volleyball court. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H., Arlington, VA USA

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

Hill Country Gem

The house and property pictures really do not do justice to this location. It is even more beautiful and a perfect place to host an event or simply relax in the beautiful hill country. The house and the amenities provided made for a special weekend to celebrate the wedding of my brother. The space to have an outdoor rehearsal dinner highlighted the beauty of the property. My family really appreciated the care given to the home to ensure it was clean, sanitary, and welcoming for our trip. Clinton (the Owner) was a gracious host and fully attentive to anything we needed. I really appreciated him taking the time to come out, meet us, and show us where we could access the items we would need to host the dinner. There is no doubt we will be back to enjoy this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

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

Did Not Disappoint

Clint and Stella's property is full of charm. The property is beautiful and very spacious. We hosted a rehearsal dinner and the "venue" provided us with everything they promised...tables, chairs, table decor, lights on the trees and plenty of parking. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds very comfortable. Clint was very accommodating and helpful. He responded in a timely manner with all questions once we arrived. You won't be disappointed if you are looking for a spacious VRBO that accommodates all ages, is close to restaurants and shopping, provides you with beautiful surroundings and a place to unwind. Be sure and use the fire pit at night...nothing better than a chance to connect with family and friends watching the fire and star gazing. Thanks Clint & Stella...your property is something special.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Dripping springs

Great house and wonderful property- we will stay here again- thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfect for family

We loved this place. Great property and home for our family stay. Owner was excellent to communicate with. Home is kept clean and well stocked. Horseshoes were a great hit for entertainment. This would also be an excellent place for a family reunion which we are discussing for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon U., Lubbock, Texas

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

The Perfect Property for a Large Group - and a beautiful one at that!

My friends and I stayed at Clint’s beautiful property while taking a weekend to explore Austin, TX. The check in process and communication with the property owner was easy and smooth. The property itself was perfect for my group, allowing us a comfortable place to stay as well as a fun place to play, utilizing the volleyball courts and huge open field just right behind the house. The house itself was clean and we had no issues with showering, washing clothes, or cleaning dishes. All around, this property was a perfect fit for my group of ten friends and we will absolutely consider coming back to this property should our travels bring us back to the Austin area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn A.

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

Our Son’s wedding.

We had a great time. The house was lovely. The owner was so accommodating and friendly. He even helped me with time lines and location of places we needed to be. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruben S.

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

Great gathering with family

The property was as advertised, a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends. Host was amazing to deal with, very helpful and responsive to any and all questions and needs. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

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

Perfect groomsmen's house for wedding weekend

We rented this lovely, spacious property to house my son and his groomsmen in Nov 2020. It had EVERYTHING they needed and more - volleyball, lighted outdoor dining space, yard games, full kitchen - and plenty of beds and bathrooms! They had a great time, and it was very convenient to the wedding venue in Dripping Springs. Clint was a super host! He even gave me a pre-check in tour so I could make sure everything was ready before the men arrived. And when one groomsman left his rented tux behind, Clint went out of his way to help get it back to him! Lovely location, spacious, peaceful, yet with enough elbow room that a party of exuberant young men didn't bother the neighbors. I highly recommend this charming home for a family get away, reunion or special event.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Lovely wedding

I held my wedding reception here and it was beautiful. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

The best rental we could have asked for!

Clint was an amazing and accommodating host, and his fmily was also so kind and helpful upon check in. The house and property were spacious and exactly what we were looking for. Cannot recommend enough. Thanks for the great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Clinton Giles

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Clint and Stella Giles. We bought this land, cleared it and built our house in 1996 and have made improvements through out the years. We raised our two daughters here who have grown up and moved out but remain in the area. About ten years ago we built a cabin on the adjacent property and we will usually be there and available to our guests if needed. Clint also drives drives weekend winery and distillery tours for https://texaswinetourcompany.com/.

Why they chose this property

We found our niche of the Texas Hill Country with majestic oaks, a seasonal creek and views of the local hills, specifically Friday Mountain which has a Texas history. When we bought this property we had no idea of the growth of attractions and events that would be coming to this area but it really is one of the best locations to take advantage of not only Austin, but all of the hill country attractions, wineries, distilleries and wedding venues.

What makes this property unique

You are bordered by a 200+ acre Hindu property that are great neighbors that we seldom hear, a thirty acre ranch behind us and another 7+ acre residence next to us so lots of privacy you don't get in a neighborhood. chapeldulcinea.org is on the hill behind our house and you will hear the bells ring each time there is a wedding, which is over 500 times a year. Chapel Dulcinea is located at the The Wizard Academy which is unique to the area ( wizardacademy.org ) which also houses the CrowdedBarrelWhiskey.com tasting room. We are three minutes from the famous Salt Lick BBQ and the new Driftwood Country Club designed by Tom Fazio which has multiple celebrity land owners. We have a new HEB grocery store five minutes away and multiple restaurants in Belterra Village, also five minutes away. After rush hour traffic dies down you can get to downtown Austin in about 20 minutes for a night of entertainment. Or you can head south for a river float in San Marco or New Braunfels within an hour with San Antonio just over an hour away. Fredericksburg is an hour away and Lake Travis is only 35 minutes away. If you want a hill country dip to cool off Hamilton Pool, Blue Hole, Jacob's Well, Barton Springs and the spring fed San Marcos River are all within 45 minutes.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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