Pool, pickleball, gathering spaces in the wine country | Other in Johnson City
4 Bedroom Place in Johnson City
Whether you are craving an escape from the city and reconnecting with nature or a great place to explore all the Texas Hill Country has to offer, you'll find it here at Rancho de Vida. The relaxing starts when you turn your car into the gate. This 1906 farmhouse has been lovingly restored and burnished into a wonderful gathering place for friends & family. It's the Texas Hill Country meets Marfa in the shadow of a 400-year-old oak in the backyard.
Dine under the canopy of the lighted oak, enjoy a campfire and gaze at the stars. Hike the property's bluffs and creek beds, float in the limestone bottom seasonal creek, take in the sunshine from the hammock and tree swing. There's a brand new 30-foot round (up to 5.5 ft deep) "stock tank" swimming pool with, to cool off in with a deck, chaise lounges, bench seating and a pool "beach" for tanning and wee ones. Play pickleball in our Quonset hut that with lights to extend the day's fun (net, balls and paddles are all here).
Rancho de Vida has a beautiful hilltop area with an arbor and lots of seating. Take in the views across the valley and toast each sunset. There's a stage for kids to do skits or hone their chops for the big time and a dance floor for boot scootin' to music under trees lit up with patio lights. Roast marshmallows and tell tall tales around the rock fire pit.
Keep your whole family together on your getaway...we love dogs, and dogs love us. Well-behaved, house-broken dogs are welcome. We charge $25 per night, per dog. Just let us know in advance.
Rancho de Vida has been the site of many weddings. If you are interested, please find our Rancho de Vida website with more info. (We cannot book weddings through VRBO). We charge an event fee for weddings and gatherings with additional guests.
Rancho de Vida is located right in the middle of the New Napa---at least fifty wineries are in a 20-minute drive. Historic Fredericksburg is a short drive, as is Luckenbach if you want to do some boot scootin'. Two state parks, both with water for swimming, and the LBJ National Park and the Western White House are within 15 minutes. Explore the parklike setting of bluffs and creek beds on our 68-acres and bike the quiet backroads that surround the property.
Main house: 1st-floor has a kitchen-dining room area, reading nook, sunroom, living room, master bedroom and bath. Second floor has two bedrooms and a half bath. One bedroom has one full-size bed and one queen bed, and the second bedroom has one queen bed .
Across the yard is the bunkhouse area. It has an expansive glassed-in living room with a large, comfy sectional couch, big screen TV and bar area. Watch your favorite team together while taking in the agave garden and pool area.
Need more room? A fun, air-conditioned and heated bunkhouse is an optional add-on & sleeps 9 more guests. A large bathhouse is adjacent to the bunkhouse for all guests to use and has two walk-in showers, two toilets, two sinks, and plenty of room for getting ready for a hill country night out.
Ranch location & local attractions: Austin- 1 hour away
San Antonio-1 hour away
Johnson City--10 minutes
Luckenbach-15 minutes
Marble Falls -boating & golf-- 20 minutes
Enchanted Rock & Pedernales State Park-hiking 15 to 20 minutes
Fredericksburg festivals & shopping--20 minutes
Texas Hill Country Wine Trail---10 minutes
LBJ National Historical Park--10 minutes
There are now 70-plus wineries within 20 minutes of Rancho de Vida. Let us assist you in scheduling your wine country tour---limo services are available for you and your group.
The new Hill Country Science Mill is a great outing for kids and students of all ages. In an old, converted mill in Johnson City, the Hill Country Science Mill is a family destination offering a fun, interactive learning environment for all ages. Through cutting-edge technology-based exhibits, games, and programs, the Science Mill expands students' understanding and appreciation of science in their everyday lives. By igniting their curiosity and inspiring them to pursue post-secondary education, the Science Mill experience starts students on the path to a life-long career in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Pool, pickleball, gathering spaces in the wine country is located in Johnson City. Pool, pickleball, gathering spaces in the wine country provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, among other amenities. This Other features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Pool, pickleball, gathering spaces in the wine country has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 18 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Other because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Other, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Other has a friendly neighborhood, and the Johnson City has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Other in Johnson City, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 note from host: extra fees for weddings & events. contact owner. parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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