4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14251 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Waelder, TX

JB Wells Park
34 min drive
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
45 min drive
Bastrop State Park
48 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

4D Guest Ranch is located on 260 acres of rolling, wooded hills with adventure around every corner. It has 300 wild animals for our guest to view and photograph! Gemsbok, elk, several deer species, antelope, Llamas, sheep, goats, horses, and more. There are 2 stocked ponds that have catfish. The barndo is an amazingly unique rustic but elegant place to stay. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The master offers a king size bed . 1 room has 2 sets of bunks, one a twin size and one a full size. The other 2 rooms have queen size beds. The 5th bedroom has 2 twin set of bunks. It is an actual barn that has been modified to be a house. The original metal bar doors remain on the left side for their beauty . The bedrooms on the right side have sliding wooden doors for privacy. There is a full kitchen, a great room with a dining area, a living area and game room equipped with a pool table. The living area has plenty of comfortable seating and a 110' projection screen tv. There is also a Harmon Kardon Amp for blue tooth music. It is decorated beautifully with functionality and comfort in mind. The patio area has plenty of seating and 3 flat screens to enjoy while you bar b que on the large wood/charcoal smoker pit and enjoy the gorgeous countryside with your friends and family. Private swimming pool to cool off and relax in. This isn't any ordinary vacation/retreat! When you stay at the ranch you have access to all of the natural beauty and wildlife with a wood burning fire pit under the stars. The barndo now has a laundry room.
Guest bring all needed food, beverages, and ice.
* 6 seater mule @ $220 for a 2 night stay, $100 each additional day
* Hummer H2 @ $220for 2 night stays $100 each additional day

This holiday home features an outdoor pool. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
19.3 miles (31.1 km) from Huber Lake and 19.7 miles (31.6 km) from Gonzales Memorial Museum

4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Carinn Baker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Outdoor pool
Private pool

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: smoke outside. Never throw on property!

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog must be kept in a crate when unattended.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: The kids will love this laid back place!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd stay for family holiday gathering

We loved it so much we came back for another family holiday gathering! This round we saw a noticeable improvement with the on site WiFi connectivity (thank you!). We took full advantage of the kitchen for holiday meal prep (plenty of slow cookers, pots/pans and utensils). There’s a traditional drip coffee machine, no keurig, for morning coffee brewing and a full sized fridge for all of your food storage needs (plus a drinks fridge!). The optional mule available to take trips around the property and viewing the wildlife is a must. The property staff is friendly and attentive if you need any assistance.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elva C.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul R.

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet country get away

Definitely off the beaten path! House had everything we needed and plenty of space. We made full use of the pool and enjoyed the pool table and fuseball. Great place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual vacation trip

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room. Saw many animals each day. It did rain a couple of times during our stay so didn't get to explore the property much but able to do movie night, play pool & other games. A little far out but enjoyed the peace & quite. Would recommend to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

We truly enjoyed our visit and the property. Absolutely beautiful and perfect for us. Great house and pool!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle B.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Summer Trip

We wanted a new experience and we got it. We truly enjoyed riding on the Mule on the property and spotting wildlife, the kids got so excited. The space was plenty big enough for 4 adults and 4 children. I do wish the property had a bit more shade especially for the summer months. The Barndo got warm in the summer sun, but they had plenty of fans and it wasn’t bad. We did come across some scorpions but that’s to be expected with the heat. I wish the pool cues were better, all but 1, were missing the tips making them unusable. Overall it was a fun trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony N.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

It's a barn out in the wild

Would any one in my group stay here again? Probably not. One family that stayed with us (although a little high strung) left a day early because their child and them could not sleep well due to the soft bed and the ac not working well. fine for the rest of us for the most part but not something you expect from a highly rated rental. Their main issue as well as everyone elses was that aside from the master br and 2 bathrooms in the back, the main living area and all other bedrooms run warm. The front most bedroom ac wall unit did not work well. The two open ceiling rooms with bunk beds on the other side have no ac directed in to those rooms and only have a ceiling fan. Main living room when we first checked in was extremely hot in the 80s. Host stated they forgot to turn on the ac and because it was the hottest time of the day to just bear with it... Second day was a little better but still warm. There's 4-5+ standing fans for you to use also...so I assume its well known. It's a barn and you should already know that going in. Floor is hard concrete, and although the entire place felt fairly clean, because it was a barn and had that rustic feel it also didn't feel clean at the same time... definitely did not feel comfortable walking bare footed. Insulation was dangling You will be lucky to have slow internet on your phone and it is dependent on where you are situated in the home. Although wifi is stated as available, we were unable to connect anywhere inside or outside.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Good getaway

Quiet, country living. ponds for fishing, animals for sightseeing. Good setup for our group of 10. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to disconnect and fantastic night sky view

My family spent 3 nights for a holiday break at the Barndo and had a great time. With 3 bathrooms, plenty of beds, and large amount of open space and seating for all seven of us, we enjoyed some time away from the holiday shoppers with quiet surroundings and nice night sky visibility. The 6-seater mule was a hit and we explored the grounds daily to see the livestock, ponds, and various deer and birds in the area. The kitchen was well stocked with gear to prep our Thanksgiving meal as well as a large dining table which provided more than enough space for our crew. Unlike most rentals, there is no keurig, just drip machine. Bring a telescope! We had a fantastic view of a meteor shower and had fun playing “spot the starlink satellites” over a campfire with s’mores. Things to keep in mind: I do not say “disconnect” lightly as a description. Internet access is minimal (email and texting access at most via guest WiFi at roughly 4-5Mbps download speed max). I highly suggest downloading offline maps of the area since cell-service is limited to one bar at best, if you have any signal at all. We had some delay to our arrival time and found it very challenging trying to find the front gate after sunset. The same is true if you want to play your own tunes; download your playlists in advance. All of this aside, our stay was a nice break from the all too often social media and news overload. If you really need some TV time, the DirectTV option offers plenty of stations.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loads of Fun

Our stay was nothing but fun! Too many rides in the pasture to count! Exotics seen on every ride. Fishing provided many fun catches! Swimming, outdoor fire pit with smores, games of pool and foosball. Comfortable indoor living area. Comfortable outdoor seating. Plenty of room for large party to spread out in. Nothing but good to say. Surprised by supplied water, ice and wood! Everyone in our party left talking about wanting to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richie W.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away - beautiful animals

My buddies and I stayed here for a long weekend. Easily accommodated 7 grown men. Not a ton going on in the area which is exactly what we were looking for!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H., Houston Texas

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time perfection

Perfect trip for my grandkids

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ranch

Really enjoyed ourselves had a blast.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herman S.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Awesome 4D Ranch

Everything was clean and great! We really enjoyed our stay! This is our 3rd time staying here and we absolutely love it! We can’t wait to come back, what a nice hidden gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., JERSEY VILLAGE

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time kids!

There was something for everyone, fishing, animals, swimming, tv's. Renting the mule to explore the land and animals was the best. Our grandkids loved it. It is a farm with animals, so bring fly traps for the patio area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place!!!

This was an absolutely amazing place for my family. My grandkids enjoyed riding around to see all the animals and to go fishing. It is a very relaxing place and we hope to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family time

Perfect getaway to spend together time. Loved watching animals come up to the gate in the evenings and rides in the ATV. Plenty of space for all of us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Pamela R.

29 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

There are some safety issues that need to be addressed. Family member tripped over ledge leading into bedroom and required stitches. These ledges need to be clearly marked to avoid future accidents. We know that this is in the country and that there will be insects, but not inside. There were several scorpions and carpenter bees were coming out of the walls, especially in the middle bathroom. Also, the description of the ranch specifically said that there were 3 stocked fish ponds to enjoy, when we arrived we were told that only one pond was stocked with catfish only. Grandpa was really excited to take his grandkids fishing but was very disappointed that the types of fish listed on the ad were not available. Overall we enjoyed the family time together and the kids enjoyed the pool and seeing the animals.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2023 ! Lets get the party started

Family time is important , its value is priceless & the memories you create together are forever ! The Barndo was perfect size for my family ( 13 of us total ) , it was clean , comfy and unlike anywhere we have stayed before. The ranch is beautiful , spaceous & for city peeps like us gave us a true taste of country life , We Loved it !!!!!! If i could rate this property a 10 I would. Pool is clean , not to big but had enough room for all of us. BBQ grill & Fire Pit were used daily , porch has dining table , tv with comfortable viewing. As the sunsets Horses , Donkeys , Sheep & other annimals come down the road , the grandkids enjoyed seeing them everynight. Even saw an antelope sprinting down the road at night. Renting the ATV was great choice which allows you to view entire beauty of ranch and all the wildlife . We use VRBO multiple times a year because we have had great experiences together. This trip , This stay at the Bardo at the 4D Guest Ranch tops the list . Carrin & Ranch workers were great , true country hospitality , From my Family , Thank You Thank You !!!!!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

19 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend

BEAUTIFUL! Great stay with gorgeous weather, place for my pups to run, and great accommodations! I cant wait to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

We enjoyed our time. Great ranch with accessible trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JO V.

7 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacay 2022

This place was very nice and peaceful, Ronnie and his wife were the perfect host. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your piece of heaven ❤️

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great times on the ranch.

The accommodations were outstanding. We had great service and supplies. Ronnie, was always helpful. The children loved the swimming pool and all the animals. Driving the gator to see the animals is a must if you go. We had a marvelous time and would like to go again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022