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EV Charger + Fire Pit + Grill — The Water Retreat at Element Ranch

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Property grounds
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

EV Charger + Fire Pit + Grill — The Water Retreat at Element Ranch

Immerse yourself in the Water Retreat at Element Ranch, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath oasis in beautiful Round Top, Texas. Enjoy a balance of modern comforts and rural charm with a shared pool, private dining area, grill, and fire pit. Perfect for up to 6 guests, it’s one of three retreats that can host 18 together. Unplug, reconnect, and indulge in the peaceful surroundings of Element Ranch, designed for your ultimate relaxation. The Water Retreat is the only retreat with an EV charger.

This property is professionally managed by HOSTIE Vacation Rentals. They will be available during your entire stay!

Guest will have access to The Water Retreat and the Water Retreats outdoor dining seating, grill, and firepit. The pool is shared between all 3 retreats. Please note there could be other guests sharing the pool at the same time.

BEDROOMS:
- Bedroom: King bed with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2: King bed
- Bedroom 3: King bed
*Adjustable blinds in each room for blackout or room darkening
* Smart TVs in every bedroom

BATHROOMS
- Primary Bath: Walk-in shower + single vanity
- Bathroom 2: Tub with glass doors + double vanity
*Provided: Public Goods shampoo, conditioner, body/hand soap, fluffy towels, and hair dryer

KITCHEN
- Fully stocked with ample counter space
- New stainless steel appliances, including gas stove
- Coffee Station: Keurig K-cup machine with coffee, sweetener, and creamer provided
- Cookware: Pots, pans, baking dishes
- Microwave

DINING
- Indoor dining table with seating for 6

ENTERTAINMENT
- Smart TV in the living area and each bedroom
- Access a variety of streaming apps with your login

OUTSIDE + POOL + PATIO
- Pool: Shared pool with poolside chairs and umbrellas; pool towels provided
- Pool cannot be heated.
- Patio: Each retreat has a dedicated patio with outdoor dining, wood burning fire pit (wood provided), and a propane grill (propane provided)
- EV charger for Water Retreat guests use only.
- Parking: located behind each unit for up to 4 vehicles

LAUNDRY
- In-unit washer and dryer with laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided

You'll need a vehicle to get from the home into Round Top and the surrounding area. Consider renting HOSTiE's chauffeured luxury sprinter van during your stay. Ride sharing apps, like Uber/Lyft, aren't available in this rural area.

-Pre-arrival form & rental agreement: we do ask for a copy of your ID as part of our guest screening process after the reservation is confirmed. You will also be asked to sign a rental agreement. 

- Must be over 25 to rent this home.

- When you stay with HOSTÎE Vacation Rentals, you are covered for any accidents that might happen up to $5000 with the added fee of $79 in your total. Coverage details are spelled out in your rental agreement. This is applied to all bookings.

-This property may have other guests on the property at the time of your stay in the Earth and Air Retreats. The pool is shared between the three retreats.

-It is possible for the other two retreats to be booked during your stay. If you would like to book the entire property, please send us a message or find the additional listing!

-Concierge service available! Private chef, grocery delivery, in-room massage, and more!

- For liability and security purposes, there are external cameras at the front, sides, back of the house and facing pool. There are NO inside cameras. Hosts may monitor external cameras at any time via a smartphone app, and cameras are not to be tampered with or covered.

- The property does have an EV charger. 220v outlet.

-OPTIONAL FEES - We offer additional services that may be available for an additional fee (must be pre-approved by the host, non-refundable):
* Early Check-In - $35/hour
* Late Check-Out - $35/hour

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station

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Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Carmine, TX

What's nearby

  • Winedale Historical Complex - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Henkel Square Market - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Copper Shade Tree - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Somerville Lake - 36 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek - 64 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J W's Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royers Round Top Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duo by Gino & Nate at Market Hill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Round Top Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Original Mandito's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Swim, Chill, Connect—The Water Retreat at Element Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Swim, Chill, Connect—The Water Retreat at Element Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Swim, Chill, Connect—The Water Retreat at Element Ranch located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Winedale Historical Complex and within 6 mi (10 km) of Henkel Square Market and Copper Shade Tree. Burton Railroad Depot & Museum and Burton Cotton Gin and Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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EV Charger + Fire Pit + Grill — The Water Retreat at Element Ranch Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

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

Amazing property!

What an amazing place to stay! The furnishings and appointments are beautiful! We will never stay anywhere else!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Beautiful property

We loved our stay at the Water retreat. This is a beautiful, new property. Perfect location for RT shopping. Very nice decor and furnishings. Our only suggestion would be some mirrors in the bedrooms. We had a group of 5 women and more mirrors would be helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Beautiful property

We loved our stay at the Water retreat. This is a beautiful, new property. Perfect location for RT shopping. Very nice decor and furnishings. Our only suggestion would be some mirrors in the bedrooms. We had a group of 5 women and more mirrors would be helpful.