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Koch Ranch - Hester House

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Columbus, TX
  • Place, Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stafford Opera House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eagle Lake, TX (ELA)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Koch Ranch - Hester House

Come stay in our recently remodeled family homestead that was built in the 1880’s. It’s a relaxing getaway on a true Texas cattle ranch that has been operated by our family for well over 100 years.

We have another rental house listed as "Koch Ranch - Cabin" which is located next door. Many guests rent both houses. They are far enough apart where each house has privacy from each other, but groups are close enough to enjoy their stay together.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No firearms allowed to be discharged. Guests aren't allowed to drive around the ranch.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1257538vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Columbus

Columbus is home to this holiday home. Stafford Opera House and Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Colorado River and Second Largest Live Oak in Texas.
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Columbus, TX

What's nearby

  • Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Santa Claus Museum - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Colorado County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Stafford Opera House - 6 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Second Largest Live Oak in Texas - 7 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia Society - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blake’s Kitchen & Kocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Cone - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Koch Ranch - Hester House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Koch Ranch - Hester House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Koch Ranch - Hester House ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koch Ranch - Hester House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Koch Ranch - Hester House located?

Situated in Columbus, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Colorado River, War Memorial Museum and Stafford Opera House. Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum and Santa Claus Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage farm house. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host (David) was very responsive. The property was perfect for our family. House is rustic but adequate for a large family. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Amazing place for friends and family to gather.

Peaceful property with everything you need to escape the day to day workload.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad b.

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

Quintessential Texas

Wonderful experience. David is a fantastic host and the ranch is beautiful. Looking forward to repeat visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Great spot

Great spot, lots of ways to kick back and relax. Outside the city but close enough to Columbus for anything you might need. Lots of history. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Thanks

David was a great host and easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Cavco gore

David was absolutely awesome and was very quick to help with any questions I had, made extending the stay so easy with no issues the home is beautiful. His hospitality is amazing, definitely do recommend this home!!!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Family Xmas

What a wonderful and peaceful venue. We had our Family Xmas here and just enjoyed the peace and quiet and nostalgic setting. David was super responsive and easy to work with. Directions were clear and everything was exactly as described. We are making plans to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Peaceful historic home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There is so much history in the home. The front porch was amazing with the rocking chairs. The beds were so comfortable. The living space is large and we had plenty of room to spread out. One of our favorite spots was the fire pit. We saw deer and the longhorns were gorgeous. We also had a great time in Columbus and can highly recommend the food and shopping there. Great vacation retreat. Host was exceptional also
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

Excellent location and a great historical Home

Booked this house for a weekend of waterfowl hunting with my parents and friends. We could have got a motel/hotel in Columbus but I am so glad we didn’t! The home has an amazing history and the story of the home and family is told throughout the home. Communication with the owner was very easy and they responded quickly. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back next year to do it all again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Excellent Trip

Hester house was a great property. David and Jacque were great hosts and property listing was accurate and as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela G.

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

Ranch life...

Our family enjoyed our stay here. The front porch, fire pit and bbq area were a great place to gather. The kids loved the tree house and swings. We rented both houses at the location and it was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Excellent location

Flawless
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Enyeart Texas Trip

Really enjoyed the porch and the rocking chairs. We had an awesome trip. We left a blue and red reflector there but they should be put closer to the road. We got there after dark and spent some time finding the gate. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie B.

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

Lovely!!

Owner was quick with responses and helped us make the right choice. House was absolutely adorable. Grandbabies were awed by the procession of cows Sunday morning!! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!! The story of the family home was sweet and the family knickknacks are a treasure. Old wood floors made lots of noise for the kiddos to run on! They loved it! Although we only stayed for two nights for a quick trip to the local Waterpark - would love to bbq on the grill and really enjoy the sounds and clear skies at night. Maybe next time. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Farm house

Thank you so much for letting us stay at your wonderful little farm house. It was perfect for our needs over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The best

A+, exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect

Awesome place, exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Awesome get away place to stay!

The place was fantastic and fully equipped for the weekend we were there. The front porch is outstanding to sit and enjoy the country and good friends. We will definitely try to stay at the Koch Ranch next time we're heading to that part of Texas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Awesome place!

Perfect ranch life weekend get away. Awesome set up. I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara B.

We had an ok time but property was not well groomed and a bit too rustic-

Floor work needed
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Sorry you didn’t like the house. It’s a real ranch house from the 1880’s with original floors and ship lap walls that we left on purpose. We didn’t want it to look or feel like a new modern house. So yes it’s rustic for sure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

Columbus Beauty

We stayed at the beautiful Farmhouse. There was so much history in each room. The family has preserved and kept true to the origin of the homestead as much as possible where possible. David Koch was a wonderful host and available for our needs when called upon. We enjoyed our quick trip and would recommend this rental to anyone who loves a bit of history and appreciates the beauty of the surrounding ranch land.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

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Hosted by David Koch

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