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Gander's Down Ranch Cottage
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Sunset from Gander's Down Cottage
Owner raises peacocks, Ginny , chickens, Doves, Turkey,ducks and Geese

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Flatonia, TX
  • Place, Hairgrove Saddlery and Gifts
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Schulenburg Chamber-Commerce
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Spoetzl Brewery
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Gander's Down 1 Bedroom Ranch Amazing Cottage

A Doll-like private cottage nestled next to the main 1880's built Victorian Ranch House. Choose your view from Gander's Down two porches of soft Prairie land pastures with cattle and horses grazing or watch the windmill turn as he sun sets while you sip your wine. Gander's Down cottage is an upscale, natural, romantic get-a-way experience.
Ganders Down amenities include a queen size bed with luxurious linens, DVD player with movie collection to watch classic and latest flicks on a large flat screen TV.
Complimentary bottle of wine, juices and sodas provided. Keurig Coffee Machine , pods and creamers, microwave, Cd Radio player, leather reading chair.
Ganders Down will give you peacefulness in a beautiful setting.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only Outside, not inside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1057112vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Flatonia

Located in Flatonia, this cottage is in a rural area. Spoetzl Brewery and Hallettsville Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hairgrove Saddlery and Gifts and Texas Polka Music Museum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, winery tours and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Hairgrove Saddlery and Gifts - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Schonest - Welt Park - 21 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Schulenburg Chamber-Commerce - 21 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church - 22 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Spoetzl Brewery - 25 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Darlin’s Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kloesel's Steak House & Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gander's Down 1 Bedroom Ranch Amazing Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gander's Down 1 Bedroom Ranch Amazing Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gander's Down 1 Bedroom Ranch Amazing Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gander's Down 1 Bedroom Ranch Amazing Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Gander's Down 1 Bedroom Ranch Amazing Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Hairgrove Saddlery and Gifts and within 20 miles (32 km) of Spoetzl Brewery and Shiner Gaslight Theater. Schonest - Welt Park and Hoffie & Lank Wolters Shiner Public Library are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Perfect!

This little cottage was perfect for our stay! Kathryn was a spectacular host and the cottage had everything we needed and more. We loved our stay and can only say great things about this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Gander’s Down Ranch Cottage

Very peaceful place to stay. Had a relaxing night. The farm animals walking around are really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2020
Thank you for your visit to our peaceful Ranch so glad to read that you enjoyed your stay! I look forward to seeing you again! Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

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

Gander's Cottage

The cottage is well kept, clean, comfortable for a couple and includes everything you could possibly need. The ranch property where it is located is quite nice and we enjoyed the visits from the various ranch pets each day. Kathryn is a wonderful host. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Beautiful cottage with lots of friendly animals!

The photos don't do this place justice. Kathryn was very accommodating and friendly and happy to chat about the ranch, but also gave me space and privacy. The scenery and animals were wonderful! The cottage itself is beautiful and comfortable and has everything you need. Would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2020
I hope you do come back to visit! Thank you for your nice comments and very glad you both enjoyed yourselves! Kathryrn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Animals, beauty, privacy, cute, clean. Surrounding towns. Great morning coffee, fun DVD collection, front porch swing and rocker. Sunsets! Nice people. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

Perfect for a quick getaway from the city life.

This cottage was exactly what we were looking for. We had planned a quiet weekend to fish at Fayett County Reservoir. The Gander's Down Ranch Cottage was clean, quiet and nicely decorated. Plenty of coffee supplies for mornings on the front porch. We enjoyed fishing in thier stocked pond and watching all of the farm animals on the ranch. The owners were helpful with information about the town and places to dine. We throughly enjoyed our stay and appreciate thier hospitality. Would recommend this place for a nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking time out to write your comments for our Ranch cottage. We are very glad you enjoyed yourself! You were our first VRBO guest! We hope all of our future guests are as nice as you ! We also love the peacefulness out there. Please come back. Sincerely, Dennis and Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Out in the country

Everything was fine. No cable tv but I should have expected that. Nice, safe, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Dear David, we don’t offer television cable service in either ranch cottage but we have many DVD movies to choose from to watch on a flat screen TV in the cottages for guests who like that. We thank you for your business!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Taste of the past

This was an idyllic stay for my husband and I. The cottage is built in the Victorian style of the 1900s but is reasonably new and very cute. We love the free feeling of being in acres of land weather it is flat or hilly. The animals were wonderful to engage with and be around as animals generally are. Kathryn was an ideal hostess. Very organized and informative and kind. We enjoyed our stay and are now continuing on in Flatonia with one of her other rentals. Flatonia is a hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2021
Oh, so wonderful to read your comments of your ranch house stay! So glad you are happy to be with us! Sincerely, Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selina L.

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

OurTexas weekend

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was a perfect secluded spot. It was great to see all of the animals and loved our first impression as we drove in the front gate and the beautiful bluebonnets streached out in front of us. It was warem and welcoming! Thank you for having a clean and well equipped cabin. We were gretted Tabby on Friday evening an Saturday morning had to chase off a coyote after him and a orange cat. Glad they are ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debi g.

GREAT stay!

We've stayed at HomeAways out in the country several times and we accept that staying in the country sometimes means bugs, more "rudimentary" accommodations, brush and tall grass... but this place was beautiful! The ranch is amazingly manicured and decorated outdoors, the cottage is clean, maintained and CUTE. The bathroom and bed were plenty big enough, the temperature comfortable, the furnishings darling, not a speck of dust. And the animals were so entertaining for us - llamas, horses, cattle, geese, peacocks - all could be watched from the front porch. They sometimes came up to the fence for a visit (or looking for an apple!) :) The owner is a GREAT host - she also has a gorgeous hotel in town, which we felt welcome at too when we stopped by. She invited us to feed the birds and horses and to roam around the gorgeous ranch. Definitely will stay again and recommend you do to!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for such a great review on our ranch cottage! Its always fun to read what the guests particularly liked! I do hope you do come back! Thank you again! Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Neat little cottage on a beautiful ranch property!

We have driven through this area many times before, and we’ve always thought the scenery was lovely, so for our anniversary we decided to stay here. The ranch is really beautiful and secluded. Karen met us here and guided us to the cottage. The best things about this cottage are the porches and the bed. The porches offer a beautiful panaramic view both directions. You can watch the cattle, horses, and llamas graze in this beautiful pastoral setting. You can also walk freely around the ranch which has a gently rolling landscape and some huge old oak trees. The bed is exceedingly comfortable with its wonderful feather comforter. Our stay was at the end of December and it got really cold one night (we forgot to turn on the heater). But we stayed amazingly warm under the comforter. It was very comfortable and really conducive for relaxing. Karen gave us a great map showing us locations of places to eat and other local attractions. You don’t want to miss seeing the painted churches! They are amazing and the back road drives to get to them are beautiful. We were really impressed with Flatonia. It is really a charming little town and the people are very friendly. One thing you need to be aware of at the cottage is that there is no kitchenette or any way to prepare meals other than a small refrigerator and a microwave and a coffee maker. If you want breakfast here you will need to bring something that you can warm in a microwave. A toaster would be nice. But that’s a minor thing. Prepare yourself for a great relaxing time on this beautiful secluded property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay! Yes the setting is quite relaxing and feather comforter fun to snuggle under! I had years ago cooked breakfast for guests at the main farm house so when we built that little cottage we didn't see a need to add a kitchen. I do have a second cottage called Goslings Nest Cottage , also listed with VRBO about 1/4 mile down the dirt road but you cant see it from your cottage. That cottage does have a full kitchen and also an outside grill. I will buy a toaster for Ganders Down cottage and that's a great idea! I am thankful you had such a nice time and took time out to share with others. I hope to see you again ! Very Sincerely, Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Quiet getaway

Wonderful to get away from city noise and enjoy only the noises of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Tranquil

Calm and peaceful. Thanks for the stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tish W.

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

Relaxed

This is a quiet location! No interruptions of any kind to include wifi or news. Just relaxation!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Just what we needed!

Amazing views, friendly animals, and Kathryn is a kind and gracious host. Flatonia is a welcoming Texas town. Thank you for a wonderful weekend! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell K.

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

We had an excellent time n the ranch!

A gorgeous ranch property teaming with livestock.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jhonathan V.

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

Great stay

Great stay to enjoy getting away from the city .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya T.

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

Wonderfuland Peaceful Stay

This is an amazing cabin to relax and connect yourself with the nature. Very Quiet and peaceful stay. Animals are fun to be around. Definitely will comeback to decompress myself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cottage within minutes of Flatonia prefect stay to clear your mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee J.

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

Amazing and Beautiful

I did not want to leave! So peaceful and calm. Beautiful land and animals. A perfect weekend. Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2020
Wow, so nice to read you had a great time! Come back! Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

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

Peaceful stay

The ranch and cabin were amazing. Total privacy and serenity. Animals in the ranch were a joy to be around and extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2020
Thank you for recommending our ranch cottage by sharing your experience! We thank you for your business and are real happy you enjoyed yourself! Sincerely, Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Everything I could have wished for

The cottage was absolutely adorable and comfortable. My husband and I never left! It was great to get away, hang out, nap:), and of course enjoy time with all the animals!! It was fun watching the horses and cattle. One of the horses walked right up to me, she was super sweet. Kathryn was a terrific host and she made sure we were comfortable. We went out exploring and taking tons of pictures of the various birds they have. She gave me lettuce to feed them and they absolutely devoured it. There were turkeys, hens, rooster, geese, swans, peacocks, bunnies, doves, cats and a couple of dogs. I even used the wooden swing and pretended to be a kid for a little while. This was a much needed reprieve from the usual work routine; life has been so hectic. At night we saw the milky way and my husband enjoyed his astrophotography. We WILL return for a fall/winter trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2020
Oh, I didn't know you liked it so much! What a nice surprise! I'm real glad you relaxed and enjoyed yourselves and very happy to read you want to come back! Sincerely, Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Charming and perfect for what we needed

The property is beautiful and the cottage was wonderful and everything we needed. Kathryn was a wonderful host and met us out at the gate to guide us for a late check in. The property is fun and there are animals around. We will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

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

Round Top

Stayed at the Olle Hotel, actually, it was lovely, welcoming, so clean, and the hostess Katheryn was such a kind lady seeing to all details. Her pie crust is amazing! Breakfast was gourmet.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
I am so very glad You enjoyed your stay at my historic hotel and invite you back some day to the Gooses Roost Ranch, a wonderful escape to peacefulness. I thank you for your business! Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delaine J.

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

Adorable Bed and Breakfast

The Olle hotel is a real gem in the little town of Flatonia. The owner, Kathryn , went out of her way to accommodate us with an amazing price. It’s spotlessly clean with lovely decorated rooms. The breakfast was big and delicious. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Geesaman

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Both my husband and I are Veterans and have been involved in lodging for over 16 years on our ranch.

Why they chose this property

We choose this 238 acre ranch land because of the beautiful trees and grassland for our cattle. We offer 2 cozy ranch cottages, about 1/2 mile apart, each set up for couples that want a getaway .

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