Big D Ranch Bunkhouse

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a body of water and a fenced field.
A rural landscape with a small green building, a fenced area with farm equipment, and a dirt path leading through the fields.
A cozy attic room with a sloped ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small table with a lamp, and a fireplace.
Two cows standing behind a barbed wire fence.
A serene landscape with a pond, trees, and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gonzales, TX
  • Place, Gonzales Memorial Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Spoetzl Brewery
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Gonzales

Located in Gonzales, this vacation home is in the city center and near a water park. Guadalupe River and Welhausen Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include JB Wells Park and Yoakum Heritage Museum. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Gonzales, TX

What's nearby

  • Gonzales Memorial Museum - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Main Street - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • First Baptist Church - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Texas Heroes Square - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Spoetzl Brewery - 18 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willi's Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Daughn Kathy Cutting Horses - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big D Ranch Bunkhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big D Ranch Bunkhouse?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big D Ranch Bunkhouse on Nov 16, 2026 start from $202, 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 Big D Ranch Bunkhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big D Ranch Bunkhouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big D Ranch Bunkhouse located?

Located in the heart of Gonzales, this vacation home is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Guadalupe River and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gonzales Memorial Museum and Main Street. Texas Heroes Square and Old Jail Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our second stay at the Bunkhouse. This is a great spot to sit back and relax as you visit either Shiner or Gonzales
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were superb. It’s a great place to get away from the city and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great to be able to go relax here after work. It was our home away from home. Dee was a great host each time we stayed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Comfortable beds, house had everything we needed, and the property was beautiful. We would stay here again if we are ever in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host!! Dee was so easy to work with. The Bunkhouse was the best place to be after a long hard day of work!! Will definitely stay there again if the need arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded but perfect

This is a great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful

The property and setting was so beautiful and serene. The perfect place to get away to relax and enjoy the outdoors. DeLynn and Reid were incredible hosts and so accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place, very clean

Wonderful weekend, great place to unwind and enjoy family. Fishing ponds, BBQ ,fire pit, large porch perfect set up to enjoy family, beautiful night sky.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2022
Thanks for choosing the Big D Ranch for your stay. Please come see us again and tell your friends da about us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really nice spot

Exactly what we needed. Comfortable space within a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

peaceful

Great views with a wonderful place to walk. Bunkhouse is super neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
We enjoyed meeting these 4 fun ladies. What a great group of friends. They seem to enjoy their walks in the country and just relaxing on the porch. We would welcome them back any time. Thanks for choosing us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Country

We enjoyed a restful and magical weekend on the property. The ponds reflected the sunsets beautifully. The barn was roomy and filled with charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Time Shiner Family Gathering

The Big D Bunkhouse was a perfect place for our small family gathering in Shiner. The indoor area and out door area were cozy and had every thing we needed for a fun “country” get away. The experiences the kids had will be ones they talk about for a long time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thanks for choosing us Suzanne. We are glad you had a good gathering. Y’all took great care of the Bunkhouse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic getaway

What a fantastic getaway spot. Accommodations were great and setting was perfect. Just what we needed for a relaxing break from the day to day. Owners are amazing and supplied wonderful recommendations for local restaurants and historical sites. Our kids loved everything about the trip. Fishing, arrowhead hunts, hikes and making smores on the fire were all hits. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

The property was exactly as described. It is beautiful and peaceful. Everything was clean, well maintained and so many thoughtful touches have been added. Great place for couples and families alike. The kind host was quick to respond. Would definitely stay again if I were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time at the Big D ranch! The property is beautiful and we loved being able to say hello to the horses and Tigg the dog. Hosts were super kind to leave a few food items in the fridge and made sure we had plenty of fresh water to drink since they are on a well system. There is plenty of space inside and an excellent fire pit. The cowboy pool shown in some of the listed pictures is no longer there, but it didn’t affect our enjoyment of the BnB at all. Highly recommend - we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to get away and a much better option than a hotel.

My adult son and I booked 4 days while we were in Austin for the Formula 1 weekend @ COTA. The house itself was great. Plenty of space and furniture to be comfortable inside and out. Fire pits with plenty of wood available. Accessories for cooking over fire pit also. Beds and furniture are comfy. Bathroom is modern and clean (great shower). House is only 10-15 minutes out of town (wal mart and grocery store). If I am ever again in need of a place to stay in southern Texas I know where I'm staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and Beautiful

We loved this place. The open concept is a great way for everyone to spend time together. My sister, adult son, and I rode in the Shiner GASP in Shiner on Saturday. It's a short, pretty drive into Shiner from the ranch. After the ride, we picked up some groceries in Shiner and headed back to the ranch to relax. We swam in the pond, then retired to the shade of the porch for burgers and beverages. We enjoyed the fire pit after dark and made fast friends with the family dogs, Scout and Oakley, who came and enjoyed the porch with us each day. It was perfect and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Loved meeting Katha. Would love for her to visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This barn dominium was adorable!

The barn to minium was adorable! We have a handicapped daughter that had a hard time sleeping while we were there, that’s we had to leave early. With the barn to minium being open concept, it was hard for the rest of the family to sleep. But definitely not a problem with the barn dominium I feel bad that we should’ve let them know that we were leaving early because the temperatures were below freezing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Living & Texas Hospitality at its Finest

The Ranch Bunkhouse is AMAZING! I highly recommend for groups and families, especially if you have children. DeLynn was so welcoming and even had breakfast things for us until we could get settled. We loved swimming in the crisp, clean swimming pond and taking the kids out in the canoe. The kids enjoyed being able to walk out and pet the horses and the dogs. Nightly fires and s’mores, plenty of room to stretch out. I recommend for foreigners: if I could explain Texas in a nutshell, this would be it—kind, beautiful, comfort. Locals? You all should go for a peaceful, romantic getaway! DeLynn really helped us find great activities to do in the area, but you could enjoy several days on the property alone. I plan on coming back every summer as long as they will have us! One last thing: property and bunkhouse exactly as pictured. Clean, cute, and *very well* maintained. Plenty of clean towels and the beds! The beds!!! We’ve never traveled and had such comfortable beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2021
Amber Thanks soooo much for such a wonderful review of the ranch and bunkhouse. We would love to have you back anytime. We are glad it was a great experience for you and your family and friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This barndominium was great. It is one big open space inside except the very nice bathroom and a somewhat secluded loft. The kitchenette has a Keurig style coffeemaker and there was a great selection of pods to choose from.The outside seating is comfy and has some great lighting and a little fountain. We took walks every morning and evening along the property's gravel roads and sometimes the two horses would come up to sniff us and allow us to pet them. The dog Tigg visited often. If all that sounds good to you and you'll be visiting the area, I highly recommend selecting this location.I will leave a few notes below but do NOT let them talk you out of booking here.First, I wish there was an actual address instead of a dropped pin (sent via text a day or so before the trip) to help find the place. I wasn't able to get any help from my Garmin, and cell phone service is spotty.Also, the place needs some curtains. The window on one side faces the main house. The owners might not know, but some of us have a fear of uncovered windows at night.The listing could be edited to make sure it's more clear that there is no oven or range. There is a microwave and fridge, though. A toaster oven would be a good addition. Until then, I suggest bringing a pressure cooker.Also, the listing said there were games. That was only nominally true since almost every game was missing key components (e.g. Yahtzee with no dice) and all were in disarray. We had fun organizing them instead.
View from loft
Sunset on the deck
This is Fancy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DeLynn was great to work with. Communication and directions were clear and property was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in the country

My family has been running the Shiner Beer Run for the past six years and just with recent yeas have been interested in renting a home nearby to accommodate everyone who runs. This was our first year that weather was not on our side. Cold, rain, and wind impacted Saturday mornings race. When we came back afterwards. we would have loved to venture out of the bunkhouse but it was so cold. The property is very beautiful and would love to go exploring next time. The porch gives you such a great sight. Definitely will keep in mind for next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

I would not change a single thing to our experience! Wonderful proprietors and an amazing house! Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Heaven

The photos don’t do justice to the beauty, peace and tranquillity that they have here. My 15 yr old daughter said that she enjoyed this simpler way of life. She thoroughly enjoyed Rose, Fancy and Tigg. My husband was in his element—one with nature. I enjoyed watching them and taking in the beauty. And spending time with God. We will be back to unplug from the daily grind and to recenter ourselves. Thank you, DeLynn & Reid, for sharing your slice of Heaven with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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