Secluded ranch retreat. Views, wildlife, fishing!

Entire villa in Zephyr, Texas

  1. 14 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 12 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Lane Loyd
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Valley and lake views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
Stay at your own Texas adventure-filled RANCH - teaming with native & exotic wildlife- incredible panoramic VIEWS. Lake, pond & rolling hills! Go fishing, kayaking, swim at the crystal clear pond, photo safari, sporting clays, or sit by the fire pit with a glass of wine enjoying VIEWS of wildlife by day and the Milky Way by night. Not just a place to stay but a TOTAL DESTINATION! Beautiful Lodge with Chef's kitchen, 60" TV, Bar, pool table & BBQ pit, electric smoker & sporting clay deck.

The space
Stay at our 800 Acre family ranch. Incredible VIEWS with miles of ranch trails. 5F Lodge and 2 bedroom cabin all to yourself. Hundreds of native and exotic game to enjoy - Scimitar Horned Oryx, Axis, Blackbuck, Texas Dall rams, Waterbuck and massive Whitetail. Some of the deer are so friendly you can feed them by hand!! Spend the day at our spring fed Cristobal Lake for picnicking, swimming, relaxing, kayaking or fishing. Lake is stocked with huge Bass. Arrange to go to Trigger Happy Pistol & Rifle range for shooting fun under a canopy of trees or shoot sporting clays off the back porch at our 10 station course,(these are additional fees). 5F Lodge has 1 upstairs bedroom w/ ensuite bath, 1 queen, 4 twins & 2 single fold out sofas. Our nearby cabin has 2 ensuite bedrooms with 2 queens in each room, a double fold out sofa, microwave, Keurig, mini fridge and washer/dryer. Beautiful porch with Views of hills and Blanket Creek. 5F Lodge has a chef's kitchen that includes nearly everything a seasoned cook could want plus a large dining table and 2 game tables, the back porch has an electric smoker and wood BBQ pit. The gas fire pit seats 10 and has amazing views - both day & night! Cozy up to our castle-sized fireplace, 60" TV, wifi, beautiful bar with ice maker, drink fridge and wine fridge. It is stocked with games - Croquet, Corn hole, Poker, Pool, net and paddles for Pickle ball, Badminton or Volleyball, plus many table games - felt for Craps or Blackjack. Get outside & take a drive or a hike around the ranch and catch glimpses of amazing wildlife. Go visit the historicBlanket Springs cemetery dating from 1880's. The possibilities are endless and there is more to do than time usually allows.

Guest access
Guest have access to most of the 800 acre ranch including the fishing ponds, creek, old west Blanket Cemetery, wildlife viewing houses -photo safari is extra but very fun, gas fire pit, picnic and swimming area around lake, open roads throughout ranch, kayaks, paddle boat. Supervised access to pistol range, rifle range and Sporting Clay facilities cost extra and can be arranged. Bird watching is encouraged. Lots of Hummingbirds and other native Texas birds everywhere. Guest can arrange visit to feed deer at no charge.

Other things to note
Children under 12 are 25% off. Children 2 and under are no charge. Clean up fee of $250. Security deposit of $2,000. 72 hour non-refundable cancellation policy.
Sporting Clays Shoot;
$75/person/100 shots - plus REQUIRED safety supervisor $50/hour for time setting up, observation and tear down. Shotgun rental is $30/hour. Bring your own shells or purchase ours @ $20/box of 25. (12 gauge only).
All water is filtered. We include linens, towels, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer, soap, coffee, chef's kitchen. Bring your own food and beverages. Bring your own fishing equipment and bikes.
We can do small reunions; Sporting Clay events; Business meetings/retreats. We will customize an event to meet your needs and budget.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 47 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Zephyr, Texas, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

We are located in the heart of Texas. Gentle rolling hills and a valley filled with huge Pecan, Cottonwood and Oak trees. VERY QUIET. VERY PEACEFUL. Great place to have fun or relax or ...both. A small country dirt road is nearby and the closest highway is 4 miles away. If the sky is clear you can see the milky way and thousands of stars. 2 hours Northwest of Austin and 2.5 hours Southwest of Dallas/Ft.Worth and 3.5 hours North of San Antonio. The nearby local restaurant is Diamond R. 4 miles from ranch in Zephyr, TX. Mexican and American food, gas, ice, drinks. Beer and wine.

Meet your hosts

Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: Texas Tech
Experienced rancher/deer farmer in my 60's. My wife and I run a working deer ranch, hosting guests, feeding animals and loving our life outdoors. Our favorite end of the day is driving around the ranch with the dogs and looking at all the wildlife and enjoying nature. Sitting at the fire and looking up at all the stars. Watching the sun rise and listening to the birds greet the beginning of the day. Stop and smell the roses is our motto. Meaning you need to take a moment from your busy life, take a deep breath and relax. Turn off your cell phone and enjoy yourself and your friends. Have a some quiet time to decompress and reset your priorities.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
14 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Climbing or play structure