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Six Bedroom home in center of 55 acre farm

Six Bedroom home in center of 55 acre farm Pool area Formal Dining area Kitchen area Oriental bedroom Large 8' diameter hot tub in pool solarium area Kandis feeding Renegade, The Longhorn. Parlor with hand carved fireplace mantle

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Last updated: 05/23/2013
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  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Hope Farms is a 5000 sq ft country estate home on a 54 acre river bottom farm and ranch. It is located 2 miles from Smithville, Texas, a historic railroad town with its own museum and a host of antique shops.

The town is noted for Sandra Bullock movie 'Hope Floats'. 'The Tree of Life' with Brad Pit and Shawn Penn filmed in Smithville will be coming to theaters in 2011.

The small town atmosphere is much like the movie, yet it only 35 minutes up Highway 71 to Austin's ABIA airport. Attractions in the area include the new Hyatt Regency at Lost Pines facility. There are four golf courses in the area, and two state parks. The farm setting is very unique as you can enjoy the breeze under the shade trees and watch and feed the longhorns, cows and their babies while they graze the fertile fields. It is never to hot with the cool swimming pool to enjoy. Their is also a 8' diameter hot tub in pool area.

Keywords: Country Farm Estate

Property Type

      • Farmhouse

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Limited Accessibility:

            Master Bath has large door for wheelchair access and bars in bathtub. No handicap toilet. Single floor level...moreless

          • Non Smoking Only:

            Smoking allowed outside home. Smoking not allowed in swimming pool area....moreless

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            Minimum age is 25....moreless

          • Children Welcome
          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 20, Beds for 12-20

          • Bedroom 1

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          • Bedroom 2

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          • Bedroom 3

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          • Bedroom 4

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          • Bedroom 5

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          • Bedroom 6

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          • Convertible bed(s)

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          • King size beds (3) 2 King Beds in Suite Rooms. 1 King bed in Hollywood Room., Queen size Beds (2) Queen Bed in Morraccan Room and Texas Western Room in Entertainment Room., Twin or Single Beds (2) 2 Twin Beds in Hawaiian room. One Twin Bed is Extra Long. , Baby Cribs (1) Crib in Hollywood Room, Sleep Sofa or Futons (4) 2 Day Beds in Entertainment Room. Queen and Single Sleeper Sofas in Entertainment Room. Additional comfortable couch in Entertainment Room....moreless

          Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Refrigerator:

            (2) New Electrolux 64" refrigerator and freezer installed March 2011. A spare refrigerator and freezer is in garage....moreless

          • Kitchen:

            Extra large kitchen with large island cooktop, double oven. ...moreless

          • Catering Available:

            Some vendors in area offer barbecue or other catered meals....moreless

          • Cooking Utensils:

            Spices available. Utensils, bakeware and pots and pans....moreless

          Amenities

          • Garage:

            Pool Table, Foosball and Air Hockey tables. Ping Pong Table in Swimming Pool area....moreless

          • Linens Provided:

            Majority of sheets are 350 to 600 count. Some beach towels also provided....moreless

          • Parking Off Street:

            Parking in front and on side of estate...moreless

          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:

            RV Hookup for electric and water....moreless

          • Air Conditioning:

            Central Air - 2 Units...moreless

          • Washing Machine:

            Washer in Garage...moreless

          Other Amenities

              • Unique private farm setting surrounded by large cattle ranches. Watch the stars in the serene country and roast marsh mellows,...moreless

              Entertainment

              • Satellite / Cable:

                (4) Dish satellite on 4 TV's. 52" RCA HDTV in Entertainment Room....moreless

              • Pool Table
              • Air Hockey
              • DVD Player
              • VCR
              • Ping Pong Table
              • CD Player
              • Foosball
              • Stereo

              Communications

                  • Wireless Internet:

                    Wireless hi-speed internet. Guests can bring laptop computers....moreless

                  Pool & Spa

                  • Private Pool:

                    Large 20 x 40 ft in ground swimming pool enclosed in solarium. Pool is heated May through October and on special request for winter months....moreless

                  • Hot Tub:

                    Large 8 ft Hot Tub next to swimmming pool....moreless

                  Outdoor Features

                      • Outdoor Grill

                      Activities

                      • Mountain Biking
                      • Tennis
                      • Boating
                      • Fishing
                      • Kayaking
                      • Swimming
                      • Cycling
                      • Hiking
                      • Golf
                      • Miniature Golf
                      • Zoo
                      • Live Theater
                      • Restaurants
                      • Museums
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Shopping
                      • Antiquing
                      • Horseback Riding
                      • Sight Seeing
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Great place for large group

                        Great place for large group

                        • Guest Apple
                        • Date of stay 06/11/11
                        • Review Submitted 06/27/11
                        We rented Hope Farms for a family reunion (20 people) and found it to be perfect for our needs (single story with 6 separate bedrooms plus spacious family/TV room for teenagers/young adults). The large kitchen was great and screen-covered pool was in constant use due to 100+ temps in June. The house was maintained well and Tom cleaned the pool every morning. The owners were very personable, attentive and accommodating, slipping in to do maintenance, but practically invisible. Highly recommend for large groups.

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

                        Owner response: Hope Farms is great for sharing the rural farm atmosphere, with the animals and the huge Longhorns. The home allows ample room for groups and the serenity is great. Tom and Zandra

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

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                        reviews of guests

                        • Guest Kathy Revor
                        • Date of stay 07/07/08
                        • Review Submitted 02/01/10
                        05/24/09 Positive My wife and I recently stayed with friends at Hope Farms for a golfing weekend for the men and a shopping weekend for the ladies. The house and grounds was everything that we expected. We really enjoyed the large kitchen and bar area where we always seemed to congregate. Wish that it would have been a little warmer so that we could have enjoyed the pool. Tom and Zandra were very helpful when they were needed. Look forward to possibly coming back. Ronald Richard, Beaumont, Texas 05/05/09 Positive Our family rented Hope Farms for our 1st annual family reunion. We had a great time. The house was so accomodating for our large group. We played kickball and baseball and relaxed in the refreshing pool and hot tub. There is plenty to do for all ages. We plan to return. Tom and Zandra are really friendly and helpful. It truly is a relaxing time. Martha, Katy, Texas 713-256-8189 12/30/08 Positive We had a family reunion at Hope Farms the week before Christmas. The house was spacious and accomodated 17 adults (ages 18-83) quite comfortably . Even in December, we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hottub; we all agreed this was the perfect place for our reunion. The kitchen and eating area were large enough for all of us to eat together and added to the festive atmosphere. Tom and Zandra Combs (owners) were always available and helpful, and we highly recommend it for large families. Rick Moser, Dallas, TX 214.557.2364 08/22/08 Positive Our family (children and grandchildren)had a wonderful "family vacation" at Hope Farms! There was plenty of space for everyone to have a great time! Zandra & Tom were great hosts! We hope to visit again! The Joneses, Katy, TX Anonymous 07/18/08 Positive Our family recently stayed at Hope Farms. We had a wonderful time. There were enough activities to keep everyone occupied, and enough quiet spaces to chill if desired. The "innkeepers" were delightful and on hand when we needed them, but invisible when we didn't. A delightful experience. Kathy Revor, Plano, TX

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/6

                        • Guest Ronald Richard
                        • Date of stay 05/24/09
                        • Review Submitted 05/24/09
                        My wife and I recently stayed with friends at Hope Farms for a golfing weekend for the men and a shopping weekend for the ladies. The house and grounds was everything that we expected. We really enjoyed the large kitchen and bar area where we always seemed to congregate. Wish that it would have been a little warmer so that we could have enjoyed the pool. Tom and Zandra were very helpful when they were needed. Look forward to possibly coming back.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

                        • Guest Martha25
                        • Date of stay 05/05/09
                        • Review Submitted 05/05/09
                        Our family rented Hope Farms for our 1st annual family reunion. We had a great time. The house was so accomodating for our large group. We played kickball and baseball and relaxed in the refreshing pool and hot tub. There is plenty to do for all ages. We plan to return. Tom and Zandra are really friendly and helpful. It truly is a relaxing time.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                        • Guest Rick Moser
                        • Date of stay 12/30/08
                        • Review Submitted 12/30/08
                        We had a family reunion at Hope Farms the week before Christmas. The house was spacious and accomodated 17 adults (ages 18-83) quite comfortably . Even in December, we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hottub; we all agreed this was the perfect place for our reunion. The kitchen and eating area were large enough for all of us to eat together and added to the festive atmosphere. Tom and Zandra Combs (owners) were always available and helpful, and we highly recommend it for large families.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                        • Guest Anonymous
                        • Date of stay 08/22/08
                        • Review Submitted 08/22/08
                        Our family (children and grandchildren)had a wonderful "family vacation" at Hope Farms! There was plenty of space for everyone to have a great time! Zandra & Tom were great hosts! We hope to visit again! The Joneses, Katy, TX

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                        • Guest Kathy Revor
                        • Date of stay 07/18/08
                        • Review Submitted 07/18/08
                        Our family recently stayed at Hope Farms. We had a wonderful time. There were enough activities to keep everyone occupied, and enough quiet spaces to chill if desired. The "innkeepers" were delightful and on hand when we needed them, but invisible when we didn't. A delightful experience.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                       
                      4 day special $485.00.   Summer rates are at $520.00 per day
                      Additional guests subject to Innkeeper Approval.
                      No deposit required.
                      Pool Access By lock & Children under 18 must have Adult Supervision
                      Heated Pool  May 1 - November 1. Add'l for other months.
                      Holidays require 3 day minimum at $520.00 per day.
                      1 Week/7Day Special - $3,150.00
                      A 6 percent tax is added to all rentals.
                      

                      Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


                      This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                      Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                       

                      Calendar

                      Last updated: 05/23/2013
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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2004


                      Contact us

                      • Secondary: (512) 913-8680

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                      Photos

                      • Six Bedroom home in center of 55 acre farm

                        Six Bedroom home in center of 55 acre farm

                      • Formal Dining area

                        Formal Dining area

                      • Oriental bedroom

                        Oriental bedroom

                      • Kandis feeding Renegade, The Longhorn.

                        Kandis feeding Renegade, The Longhorn.

                      • Pool area

                        Pool area

                      • Kitchen area

                        Kitchen area

                      • Large 8' diameter hot tub in pool solarium area

                        Large 8' diameter hot tub in pool solarium area

                      • Parlor with hand carved fireplace mantle

                        Parlor with hand carved fireplace mantle

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