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Living area
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typical sunrise
wild turkey in front yard

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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vanderpool, TX
  • Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Frio River
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Garner State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

king

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Farhaven Guest Cottage

Private cottage on secluded 76 acre working organic farm. Hiking, stargazing, birding, organic gardens, greenhouse, solar, and rain water. Horses and well behaved dogs welcome $10 per night each, limit 2. Keep dogs leashed outside; dogs not allowed on furniture. Our horses not for hire.
Swimming, State Parks nearby: Garner, 22miles, 30 minutes. Concan, 30 miles, 35 min. Lost Maples, 12 miles 16 minutes
TV, DVD player. WiFi. AT&T cell, other carriers expect no service.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No dogs on the furniture, especially not on beds!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Please leave the dishes clean
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not pet or feed our horses, for your safety and theirs.
No off-road motorized vehicles, fireworks, or hunting.
Please keep dogs leashed. We have loose livestock. No dogs on furniture, especially not on beds. $150 cleaning fee to get dog hair off comforters

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1377991
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

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Located in Utopia, this cottage is in a rural area. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club and Concan Golf Course and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.
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vanderpool, TX

What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 13 min drive - 22.2 km
  • East Trail - 21 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Frio River - 25 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Medina River - 28 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Garner State Park - 34 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maples Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Laurel Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Ern's BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saint Jo's Picnic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Deli Post - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farhaven Guest Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Farhaven Guest Cottage?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farhaven Guest Cottage on May 27, 2026 start from $128, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farhaven Guest Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farhaven Guest Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farhaven Guest Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lost Maples State Natural Area, East Trail, and West Trail. Garner State Park and Concan Golf Course and Country Club are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Mark was very friendly, and the property was relaxing and private. We enjoyed seeing the animals and appreciated the stocked kitchen. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations. It truly had everything in one place—kayaking, fishing, outdoor space, games, and all the amenities needed to host our guests comfortably. It’s the perfect weekend getaway to step away from everyday life and enjoy quality time with family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2026
Thank you Rose. We appreciate great guests like you and welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very enjoyable stay at this charming property set in a wooded area close to an organic farm. Mark our host was a pleasure to deal with. The spacious accommodation was just what we needed and being able to explore the farm was a bonus. The kitchen worked very well and the king sized bed very comfortable. All in all highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the pet-friendly aspect and cozy atmosphere with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Was nice to be greeted by Mark when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theron Clinton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and friendly host. Extremely peaceful setting. Well stocked. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lana H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend stay. Beautiful location

Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2024
Hi Lana is there anything we can improve? We try very hard to ensure our guests are happy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts Mark and Nancy were gracious and accommodating. The cottage is precious and so cozy, but our favorite amenity was the night sky with a rare view of the Milky Way! We appreciated the offer to explore the beautiful property and truly enjoyed doing so. We’d love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Great Relaxing Getaway

Wonderful relaxing stay in a beautiful cottage in the woods under the beautiful stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time visiting this property and will not be our last. We love it. It is very serene. The night sky is amazing out here. And the little fresh produce stand at the front gate is a nice option for those who like to cook at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Quick Trip

Loved the quiet and chill vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

Fantastic relaxing stay

Wonderful quiet and clean play to stay over the weekend. Hosts were very gracious and we loved seeing the cows and horses. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAson N.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Great cottage, wonderful hosts, and the best scenery in Texas!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The farhaven guest cottage was a wonderful stay! Clear instructions to get inside, very safe area. The cottage was very clean and welcoming upon arrival. I loved the beautiful dark skies at night for stargazing, and getting to see the animals on the property! Very peaceful and serene place. Mark and Nancy were very communicative and quickly fixed an issue I had with the coffee machine. Great location for visiting the state parks in the area, or just enjoying some peace and quiet at the farm!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

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

Farhaven

Such a wonderful, cozy location. The star gazing was amazing. The property owner was very kind and hospitable. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasie C.

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

Perfect Stay

Peaceful and clean. Property owner incredibly nice. Would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Great hide-away in the Texas Hill Country

Wonderful! Couldn't have hoped for anything better!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amado G.

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

Perfect

It was the perfect mini vacation we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2020
Thank you for being such wonderful guests! You left our place amazingly clean and neat, and we so appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison P.

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

Fantastic private getaway

We rented the guest cottage for my bridal team and I the night before my wedding. Access was very easy, cottage was very spacious and private. Also extremely clean! Very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dava G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Farhaven was nothing short of perfeft! From the start of the reservation process to check out was so easy! It was late at night when we got there. Mr. Mark called me and stayed on the phone with us until we pulled in the carport at the cottage. Everything was prepared, clean, stocked, and so accommodating! We had such a busy stay, I'm hoping our next (Yes, there will be a next) stay we can spend more time at the property to enjoy everything it has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Quiet Getaway in the Middle of Hill Country

This was our second visit to Farhaven and we enjoyed it just as much as the first! Our kids enjoyed seeing the animals on the farm and hearing from Mark about the animals and his beekeeping. The property is quiet and relaxing. The cottage we stayed in is always clean and well kept.I highly recommend you check out Farhaven to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Peaceful Weekend Retreat

We wanted quiet and this totally fit the bill. Great base for hiking in Lost Maples and Garner State park. The place is simple but clean and comfortable. We loved our weekend on the farm. Exploring by day and star watching from the patio at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Excellent get away

This was an amazing experience. The property was amazing and Mark and Nancy are great. Very relaxing weekend with some fun at the close by parks. I recommend this place for a low key family get away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2020
Thank you Stephanie! you were a great guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful area.It was the perfect size for a family of 5. Enjoyed walking to see mama cow and baby calf each morning. Played board games provided and enjoyed the disconnect from our daily routine. Thank you for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis E. L.

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

Outstanding stay!

Mark and Nancy are wonderful people. They took time to show our family around and show their horses to us. Our stay was outstanding! Everything super clean and neatly in place. Their cottage was way bigger than we expected. Loved our stay and planning to go back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
We really enjoyed meeting Luis and his family. They were wonderful guests, very friendly and communicative, and they left our cottage immaculately clean. We highly recommend them to other hosts, and hope they will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

A Peaceful and Friendly Retreat

Farhaven is a wonderful escape from the busyness of every day life! The property is secluded, yet the cottage has great amenities and is very clean and well stocked. We appreciated the variety of farm animals and gardens available to experience and explore. Mark was very accommodating and was keen to share with us what was happening on the farm.We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Nancy

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What makes this property unique

Peace, quiet, privacy, seclusion, wide open spaces, views, starlit skies

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