Red Sands Ranch - River Resort (Sleeps 12-37) Private Tennis/Pool, Airstrip New!

About John Gilbert

I grew up in Baytown, TX working in construction in the summers and earned Petroleum Engineering and MBA degrees (along with my pilot's license) at Louisiana State University (LSU). After spending a few years in California and Australia with various software companies, I moved to Austin, TX in 1991 and started my own business. Upon selling the company and retiring in my late 30's I quickly learned that I needed more activities than just playing sports all day, and wound up with a nail-gun and 250 acres of raw land on the Llano River. Originally conceived as a few head of cattle and a couple of rustic, riverfront cabins around a firepit mainly to spend time with friends and my wife and three kids -- it's since grown in scale and maintenance to the operation that exists today. Although years later, as a 5th generation engineer and wanna-be architect, I'll probably always be designing or building another 'project' at Red Sands but it has finally evolved to the stage where I can (almost) call it complete.

Why John Gilbert chose Mason County

To see examples why, check out the videos -- just cut and paste the following links for aerial tours, news stories, and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifJLhda8wbs http://www.youtube.com/embed/Q-ktPvut5CI?rel=0 https://www.facebook.com/thrillisttravel/videos/326478261440777/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-ktPvut5CI https://youtu.be/ZTOY_RoU47c https://www.today.com/home/vacation-rental-houses-indoor-outdoor-slides-t135936 https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KTXMASON3

What makes this Estate unique

Red Sands Ranch is a unique property specifically for guests that prefer an exclusive, private outdoor resort experience in a rustic, natural setting unlike anything available at the large hotel chain resorts. Although expensive, the total rental for a large group is actually much less than a hotel resort stay even before you buy that first $8 beer -- and you won't have to share the pool with 150 kids in swim diapers. The ranch elevation (1280-1420ft) and semi-arid climate of the area offers more comfortable summer breezes and cooler nights than most of the large metropolitan areas of the state. Other than the spectacular Texas Hill Country setting, the most unique feature of the property is the layout where the pool, cabana (kitchen/dining), firepit, tennis, and all the other resort amenities are part of the main gathering area (rather than some back parking lot) while the separate cabins offer peace and privacy just a few steps away. In addition to all the activities, kids are always captivated by the abundant wildlife, crystal clear river, and the sheer number of stars visible in the clear night sky. Come make some memories and experience the real Texas!