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Koch Ranch - Camp House

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Great front porch to enjoy!
Living area
Great bar to watch games from
game table with shelf full of games next to it
New modern kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$226
avg per night

Explore the area

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Columbus, TX
  • Place, Stafford Opera House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Second Largest Live Oak in Texas
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eagle Lake, TX (ELA)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk House

2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

New Ranch House

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bunk House

Toilet

New Ranch House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is AU$226
avg per night

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About the area

Columbus

Located in Columbus, this farm stay is near a water park and on a river. Colorado River and Second Largest Live Oak in Texas reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stafford Opera House and Splashway Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Santa Claus Museum - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Stafford Opera House - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Colorado County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Second Largest Live Oak in Texas - 7 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia Society - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blake’s Kitchen & Kocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Cone - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Koch Ranch - Camp House

Ranch house built to blend the convenience of modern construction with the rustic charm of a rural home. Great weekend retreat for a small family or friends with quick access to Columbus. You'll love spending time on the front porch! The new ranch house has one bedroom with a queen bed plus a sleeping loft for kids, couch, and sleeping recliner. Full kitchen and bath with a gas stove. Fire pit, corn hole, washers, horse shoe pit, and BBQ pit available outside. There is an older bunk house connected to the cabin that has 6 more beds which is included in the rental. The bunk house has a wood burning stove for heat and window unit A/C. We are 40 miles from Round Top.

We have another rental house listed as "Koch Ranch - Hester House" which is located next door. Many guests rent both houses. They are far enough apart where each house has privacy from each other, but groups are close enough to enjoy their stay together.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep the front gate closed at all times to make sure that our cows do not get on the highway. Please only drive vehicles from the front gate to

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Koch Ranch - Camp House pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Koch Ranch - Camp House?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koch Ranch - Camp House on 9 June 2026 start from AU$226, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Koch Ranch - Camp House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Koch Ranch - Camp House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koch Ranch - Camp House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Koch Ranch - Camp House located?

Situated on a river, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Colorado River, War Memorial Museum and Stafford Opera House. Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum and Santa Claus Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Koch Ranch - Camp House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Happy stay for wedding weekend

Conveniently close to wedding venue, comfortable for family to gather in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne B.

Everthing we wanted

Had a great time, owner was very helpful with everything. Hopefully we can get there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad b.

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

Quintessential Texas, part 2

We booked both ranch house listings for our group. Ages ranged from 11 to 84. David is a fabulous host and the experience was everything we were seeking. Great place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

The camp house was perfect!

We had a great time celebrating my brother’s birthday at the camp house! We loved the decor on the inside, bed was comfy, AC great and everything worked. The shade trees and outside night lights were nice. Responses were timely and very accommodating. If we are in the area again needing a place to stay we will definitely book again. Fun times!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Deana G.

Colorado County Paradise

I love this place. It reminds me of the deer lease my family was on as a child in Central Texas. Having a ranch all to yourself, without seeing any neighbors for a weekend, well that doesn't happen often. This place helped me get back to the basics and explore nature. I hunted arrowheads, hiked with my dogs, birdwatched, rinsed off outside with no one watching, (you get my drift) and watched a big ol orange moon rise at night. Watch cattle and donkeys move in the morning behind the house area and into the homesite land. I enjoyed making my meals on the easy breezy charcoal pit outside and watching TV in the evenings inside while having rye whiskey at the bar. The porch has a nice breeze and 2 rockers to visit with folks or fly solo like I did. The home is well appointed with a full kitchen, fridge, Keurig and regular drip coffee makers. Satellite TV worked just fine and there is a DVD player if you need to bring such. The bed was nice and comfortable. I slept very well! The bunk house is a major throwback. You don't see bunkhouses like this anymore. This would make a great place to stay with a group and/or let kids stay in the bunk house so the adults have some time to themselves. I hope to be back soon. This place really is fantastic and it's really amazing that the Koch's share it with us! Be sure to take special care of this place so we can all keep coming back. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle H.

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

Lovely stay in Columbus

We loved staying at this beautiful property. It was a nice and quiet stay. Very clean place! Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

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

Pluses and minuses

The property was clean and adequate for our purposes, with on exception. The outside temps were in the thirties and the bunkhouse only had two inadequate space heaters for heat. Suggest something more adequate be provided during the colder weather months.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

The great outdoors

One of the brest star gazing locations in south Texas!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvianne R.

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

Thanksgiving

The property was super clean. This is the second time we rent this property and is great! Perfect if you are looking for something a little rustic. We spend most of our time outside in front of the fireplace on the rocking chairs. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for peace and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki R.

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

Great ranch location

Great experience. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Wonderful amenities that made for a comfortable stay.

Top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Great Cabin!

Very nice and comfortable, excellent for children since there is a treehouse and swing for them to play on, the property was clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable, and have a great weekend! Everyone enjoyed Mr. Bojangles and watching the deer eat at the feeders in the afternoon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwarrd M.

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

Weimar, Texas

Great place to stay. Rustic but nice and clean. Used the fire pit one night instead of watching a movie, fire pit was much better. Enjoyed when the cattle would pass through. Very relaxing, Bed was nice. nice to have a washer and dryer . I would stay there again. Ed M
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Great relaxing vacation spot

Really enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the swing and tree house and looking for armadillos. The house was clean and comfortable. Owner was very responsive and helpful. We would love to come visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Hunting trip

Very nice stay. Lots of extras: firewood, picnic table and outdoor activities. Perfect for our hunting trip needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jose L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Won't be going back.

First arriving at the location it was easy to find and drive up to the location. When we settled down and got our stuff out we all decided to relax from the drive. Once we got ready to make food we noticed that by where our baby was crawling there was a baby scorpion. That was a major concern for our babies safety. I contacted the location owner only to wait forever for a reply and only to say it was harmless. At this point we weren't really trying to see what else the location had instore. We checked the the side connected to the house where the bunk beds are and there's no door from the main house to the bunk beds it's a wooden door that won't keep any bugs out. Bunk beds were all dusty with dead wasps on the windows filled with spider webs. We avoided that side and decided to all sleep in the main house. If hot weather is not your thing keeping the AC at 75-76 will not help since it get very hot to where the AC doesn't really help. It was 81 at one point. We weren't too happy on our 4 day stay. On the third day we heard something moving by the bar area, turn out it was a mouse. It was a tiny mouse but keep in mind its children friendly on the post and the mouse left it's droppings on the floor which no one wants to see their babies or children grab that. At this point we were fed up and decided to not return. There isn't a trash service so anyone going will have to find a open trash can and hope the owners wont say anything. Don't recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

Loved the property and the camp house. Will definitely be staying again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay L.

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

Great country retreat!

We had a great time on the Koch Ranch and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The house was clean and very well suited for a family to stay. Everything was top notch and the owners were extremely accommodating on short notice. We highly recommend this place as an excellent country getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

casey n.

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

Awesome place to relax

This was an awesome place to relax and have family time. Floating the river and just being out in the country. I can’t say enough about the owner. Very responsive, and just great. We will be coming here 2-3 times a year. Exactly what we were looking for!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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

A great way to get out of dodge for a while and relax!

The main house is super cute and comfortable, my 10 year old LOVED sleeping in the loft, it was like her own little fort! The bed in the main bedroom was really comfortable and the house featured all the creature comforts you need. We brought our bb guns and bows and there were a few metal targets and a frame to put your own archery targets into if you want. There is a cute tree house with a net hammock that my youngest liked and a big tree swing that was a big hit too! We grilled at night and cooked smores in the fire pit...it was fantastic. The one thing I would give anyone a heads up about is that if you have an issue with cow pats this might not be your cup of tea....cows walk the area and pats are EVERYWHERE. We just walked around them and it was cool to see the cows early in the morning, but just be aware. Communication was great with David and we absolutely recommend the location for anyone who just needs to chill out for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Relaxing and needed!

We stayed at the other “ White House,” on the property. My cousin and I switched. Nevertheless, we divided our time up equally between both houses , so we did get a good well rounded experience! This house was very clean and has ample counter space and an island area. This was the perfect house for games and star gazing while everyone would spend nights at the fire pit. The attached cabin like area was a little more rustic and had plenty of sleeping space. My sister and kids stayed there for one night. I would definitely rent the house again! There’s so much to do and the owners have the place stocked with various activities such as corn hole and BB guns.... there’ll a treehouse too! If you like wineries; they are just a 30 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great getaway

This was a great vacation. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray B.

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

Rustic getaway

Rented for a weekend hunting party. Was perfect. Horseshoe pit, cornhole boards, great kitchen....exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Just what we needed

Needed a getaway not too far from Houston. David was very helpful, welcoming and responsive. There was room to roam outside, sat by the fire under the evening lights and told ghost stories with s'mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Quiet, rustic retreat away from the hustle and bustle.

We stayed here while visiting the Warrenton-Round Top Fall Antiques Show. It was great to return to the quiet and relaxing ranch house each evening. The property was as described. David was very responsive to questions we had, and checked on us each day to see how things were going. If you want something more than the typical road-trip hotel experience, I wound recommend you check out David's place. It won't disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017