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Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in La Grange

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Terrace/patio
11 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms14 bathrooms1022 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Grange, TX
  • Place, Texas Wendish Heritage Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bluff Creek Ranch
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lee County Courthouse
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

La Grange

On lake.Stay at this La Grange vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Texas Wendish Heritage Museum and Boat Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Zula B Wylie Library and Tejas Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Texas Wendish Heritage Museum - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Bluff Creek Ranch - 14 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lee County Courthouse - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • First Presbyterian Church - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center - 21 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bullpen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beerz Burgerz - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Camp Tejas Dining Hall - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kasper Northup Store - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch

Welcome to Peaceful Waters Retreat, located 1 hour from Austin and 2 hours from Houston. We are Texas' only earthblock retreat center, on 53 acres with private lake & pond.

Perfect for large families and retreats, this property is amenity-packed and surrounded by nature for a truly memorable gathering. Amenities include pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, gym, game room, and more!

This listing is for a whole property buyout: Retreat Center + Ranch House.

For slightly smaller events, check out our listing for just the Retreat Center, sleeping 26+ people.

Maps & floor plans available, just message and ask!

RETREAT CENTER (9,500 ft²)
- 8 BR 8 Bath - 20 beds + 6 sleeper sofas
- Meeting/yoga room (1100 ft²)
- Great Room (dining + kitchen + lounge – 1200 ft²) – Fully equipped professional kitchen, dining seats 40+
- In-ground pool with volleyball and pool toys (pool heating optional: $75)
- Family friendly amenities available: Ping pong, arcade game, kids toys, and board games!
- 75” TV available upon request
- Bounce house available ($75)
- 8 person hot tub
- Firepit for cozy evenings and s’mores
- Spacious patio with grill

RANCH HOUSE (2,300 ft²)
- 3 BR 4.5 Bath - 6 beds + 4 sleeper sofas
- Above-ground pool with pool toys (closed Nov-April)
- 8 person hot tub overlooking the pond
- Steam room + dry sauna
- Gym
- Game room
- Large deck w/grill
- Fire pit for s’mores
- RV electrical hookup available for extra fee

THE PROPERTY
- 53 acres to explore
- 5 acre private lake w/SUPs, canoe, and row boat
- Catch and release fishing allowed
- 2 mi. hiking/biking trails

FARM & WILDLIFE
- Abundant wildlife: Deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families
- Meet our equine, bunnies, goats, and chickens – free tour available!

PRIVACY & POLICIES
- You will have private access to all 53 acres of Peaceful Waters Retreat
- Staff will be onsite for farm/ranch tasks, but your privacy will be respected
- Quiet hours: 10PM to 8AM.
- Check in is 4PM, and check out is 11AM. If our calendar permits, we can accommodate early check in or late check out for a fee.
- We treat and maintain buildings to reduce bugs, but this is the countryside – no refunds for pests.
- No events or parties without pre-approval.
- Events (such as a wedding, party, or any gathering with daytime guests not staying overnight) require a $500 “event” fee, and you’ll need to obtain event liability insurance (typically $150–$300).
- Rental agreement required (you’ll receive a link after booking)
- $1000 refundable security deposit.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 13.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 11,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Check in is 4PM, and check out is 11AM. If our calendar permits, we can accommodate early check in or late check out for a fee.
We treat and maintain buildings to reduce bugs, but this is the countryside – no refunds for pests.
Events (weddings, parties, or any daytime guests) require permission, and may require a $500 "events" fee and event liability insurance ($150–$300).

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.