Escape to a peaceful 15-acre ranch in the Palo Pinto Mountains. Enjoy sunrises over majestic mountains and sunsets behind beautiful oak trees at this cozy barndo, nestled within a 3500-acre gated ranch. With a spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen and massive back patio featuring a stone fireplace and fire pit with firewood provided.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ranch Haven Retreat
Relax with family and friends at the peaceful Brazos Mountain Ranch. Our cozy barndominium is nestled in the picturesque Palo Pinto Mountains, overlooking the majestic Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, just west of Mineral Wells. Located within a 3500-acre gated ranch, this property offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature's beauty. Inside you will find a spacious living area perfect for 2 families. Outside, witness stunning sunrises over the Palo Pinto Mountains and sunsets over the beautiful oak trees.
Inside, you'll find a spacious living area and fully equipped kitchen, ideal for gathering with friends and family. Step outside onto the massive back patio, complete with a stone fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars. Additionally, guests can enjoy roasting marshmallows and sharing stories around the fire pit, with firewood provided for your convenience.
Situated amidst lush surroundings teeming with wildlife, including deer, turkey, bald eagles, coyotes, wild pigs and bobcats, the provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the serenity of the west Texas countryside. With over 60 head of cattle roaming the ranch, you'll experience the authentic charm of ranch life during your stay.
A fully stocked kitchen is equipped with everything necessary for preparing, cooking, and serving a complete meal. We try to provide you with most of the essentials for your culinary needs. Enjoy the convenience of having salt, pepper, sugar, flour, oils, and a variety of seasonings available. We have an under-sink water filtration system, espresso machine, wine frig and ice trays and gas and/or charcoal grill available.
Each bedroom is equipped with a smart TV and a ceiling fan, as well as some of the softest sheets and comfiest pillows you will find.
The property is located 30 minutes from Rocker B Ranch and not far from historic downtown Mineral Wells (Home of the Crazy), Mineral Wells State Park and Possum Kingdon Lake.
Activities include hiking, fishing, and wading in the Brazos River, playing cornhole or giant Jenga, gathering around the outdoor fire pit, or simply relaxing on the front or back porch. When you're ready to explore, visit the charming boutiques and the famous Mineral Water Company in town, enjoy live music, stroll through Clark Gardens, check out local breweries and wineries, or discover the rich history of Mineral Wells.
The barndo is nestled on 15 acres of a sprawling 3,500-acre ranch, offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. The cows roam the ranch, and you are likely to see turkeys, deer, hogs, you might even catch a glimpse of Bald Eagles by the river along with other wildlife. It's incredibly quiet, with no other homes in sight. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of wildlife as you relax in your home away from home!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Please refrain from leaving trash bags sitting outside or inside. Green trash can is just outside the property gate
Keep doors closed at all times to prevent creepy crawlies from entering. Explore the ranch with extreme caution due to wildlife like rattlesnakes.
No discharge of firearms, no off-road vehicles allowed (unless approved), keep all main gates closed at all times to prevent cows from exiting ranch.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
About the neighborhood
Located in Mineral Wells, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Crazy Water Bath House & Spa and Canyon West Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Crazy Water Company and PK East VFD Auxiliary Flea Market. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mineral Wells travel guide
Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Christ the King Covenant, Mineral Wells Fossil Park, and West City Park. The Baker Hotel and Spa and Crazy Water Company are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Nice, secluded location. Great floorpan. The outdoor fireplace was perfect for making smores and memories. We were visited by wild turkey and a momma doe and her baby. Will book here again next time I'm in the area.
We stayed for our sons tournament at Rocker B Ranch. It was a little further to Rocker B then we excepted but was a pretty and easy drive. The house was beautiful and had amazing views! Definitely a relaxing stay!
The kitchen was beautiful! Lots of counter space. We dipped some strawberries for my daughters wedding at Clark Gardens. The beds were super comfortable and lots of space for the 6 of us to move around. We had left something behind and reaching the host was easy and we retrieved our items. My only request is the kitchen needs a toaster. We may have been unable to find it.
We absolutely loved our stay. The gated neighborhood/ranch was quiet and remote but still convenient to get to town (and Mineral Wells is such a great town with friendly people). The barndo is on the perfect spot to take in the sunrise and the views of the hills. It is new, clean, spacious and well appointed (the listing is very accurate). The river access is so convenient, where you can just sit in the water, cool off, and enjoy. Check in was easy, and owner communicated well. We would gladly stay here again!
Let's be honest, there aren't many vacation rentals that truly live up to the description and pictures on the listing page. This is NOT one of those. Easily the nicest, cleanest, most beautiful, best-equipped home we've stayed at, even after many years of travel and staying at vacation rentals. The views are amazing. It's off the beaten path, but that's part of the charm and well worth it.
We were in town for a ball tournament and needed a place to stay with our 2 dogs. This was the perfect spot! Easy to get to but is off the beaten path. Very quiet and peaceful.
Communication was prompt and very welcoming.
We had plenty of dishes, utensils and toiletry items for our stay. My family loved the outdoor area and played Cornhole every night! We even did some fishing but the river was really high so we weren’t able to get in but my child had the best time!
Beautiful place with the most comfortable beds and pillows! Would definitely stay again!
This was a surprise find for us. We needed a place to stay for our son’s baseball tournament and decided we’d try this vs hotels in Mineral Wells. Great location, secluded so privacy is there by default but very nice place with top end touches throughout the home. The beds were soooo comfortable and there was plenty of space for our family of 4 to spread out. Access to the Brazos river was a plus and saw the neighborhood cows and turkey throughout our stay. Good spot to get away and relax with a beautiful view from the back porch where we spent most of our time. Stephanie was awesome on communicating anything we needed. Would definitely return.
Our family, with 3 young boys, had an excellent time. The house was beautiful, comfortable and equipped for our needs. We enjoyed the ranch life and time at the river. We also spent a lot of time at Rocker B Ranch. It was an easy and gorgeous drive to and from the baseball complex.
We had 5 ladies and 2 teens in our girls trip get away and we had the best time. Only complaint is we didn't have enough time at the house...LOL Stephanie was amazing to work with and the house and property is amazing. We will be back. We loved visiting Mineral Wells, such a cute town, we did a ghost walk of The Baker and a ghost hunt, we did shopping in MW and ate at Cocktails and Coffee, highly recommend getting this home for a nice little get away. OHH the beds and pillows are AMAZING.