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The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.

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An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, a hot tub, yellow plastic stools, and potted plants.
Enjoy the outdoors bug free in the large, screened patio area.
A wooden double door entrance with a welcome mat, leading to a hallway with a staircase and a seating area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and built-in cabinets.
A spacious kitchen with a high ceiling, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

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.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hempstead, TX
  • Place, Marshall Car Museum and Showroom
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Waller County Fair Association
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie View A&M University
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Blue Jay Room

2 Double Beds

Cardinal Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Roadrunner Room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Ruckus Room

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Sunshine Room

1 Queen Bed

The Overlook Room

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

The Retreat Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs bath

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

Retreat Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bath front

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

Upstairs bathroom rear

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hempstead

Located in Hempstead, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and The Rac reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In and Waller County Fair Association. Travelling with kids? Consider The Bluebonnet House & Garden Center and Texas Renaissance Festival. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Hempstead, TX

What's nearby

  • Marshall Car Museum and Showroom - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Legendary Oaks Golf Course - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Waller County Fair Association - 17 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Prairie View A&M University - 20 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hill Country BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests. on 9 Nov 2026 start from £1,436, 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 at The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat at Hempstead - Lodging & Events! Sleeps 28, Events up to 100 guests. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Legendary Oaks Golf Course, Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In and Waller County Fair Association. Prairie View A&M University and Marshall Car Museum and Showroom are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Working with Jennifer regarding our stay was so easy and the accommodations were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted that working with us made planning your stay easy and that your group enjoyed the accommodations. It was a pleasure hosting you all, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Retreat at Hempstead was the perfect home base for our Texas Renaissance Festival trip! The house was clean, spacious, and had all the amenities our group needed for a long faire weekend. Excellent hosts—We’re already planning our trip for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2026
This made our day—thank you! We’re so happy you chose The Retreat at Hempstead for your Texas Renaissance Festival weekend and that your whole group had room to spread out and feel at home. Your kind words about us mean a lot, and hearing that you’re already planning next year’s trip is the best compliment we could ask for. We’d love to have you all back for another faire weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the space! The home was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for spending quality time with friends. The host was very responsive. A great place to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for this review! It truly means a lot to hear that the home gave you and your friends a comfortable place to relax, reconnect, and make special memories together. We genuinely enjoyed hosting you and are so glad you felt well cared for during your stay. You’re always welcome back—we’d be delighted to host you again for next year's homecoming weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an Awesome time! The place was amazing with so many things to do! The host was incredibly thoughtful to turn on the lights throughout the house & have music playing for us in the living room. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an awesome time and enjoyed everything the home has to offer. It means a lot to know that the lights and music helped create a welcoming arrival for you. We truly enjoyed hosting you and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good for family retreat

Excellent house for family reunion or retreat. It will be better if the fishing pond allows to catch and eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2025
We are happy to hear everyone enjoyed their stay. The pond would never be stocked if we allowed everyone to keep what they catch. LOL For now it will stay catch and release for everyone's enjoyment. Come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Thank you hosts for a wonderful experience! We couldn’t have asked for a better space for our large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2022
You're welcome! We hope your vow renewal at the Renaissance Festival was an amazing experience. Come back any time to celebrate your anniversary with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect property!!

This was the perfect property for our group. Lots of space, things to do, relaxing, peaceful, etc!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Glad to hear your group had a great time during your week long stay. Thanks for choosing our property for your vacation getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Property!

Beautiful location, peaceful, perfect for any occasion.Our family had the best time and the Host made it simple and easy for us Would Highly Recommend staying at this property Perfect in every way Thanks again for making it so accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2025
Thank you for choosing our property as your family hub for your son's wedding and for selecting The Barn event space for their rehearsal dinner. We were excited to hear that everyone enjoyed their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful resort so close to Houston! Had an amazing time. Very responsive host. Something for everyone of all ages to do. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thanks for choosing our property for your groups' church retreat. We would love to host you again for future events!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picture Perfect Get away!

The house is perfect and wonderfully set up for any gathering or just to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
We hope everyone enjoyed their time at our property and the wonderful fall weather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House & Property

We loved everything about this place. The attention to detail and all the extra games and activities made this a very memorable experience for us all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
It was a pleasure hosting your staff retreat. Thanks for choosing our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ranch and relaxation

We really enjoy our time at this house. All the amenities and more. This place really did meet all our needs. The host was very responsive and we really appreciated her service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you for choosing our property for your family time together. Please come and stay with us again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time! Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
We loved hearing everyone from in state and out of state enjoyed getting together for your family reunion. We hope to host your group again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Birthday celebration

We had the perfect stay at this amazing place. We were able to relax and enjoy, this place had EVERYTHING you could need for a perfect retreat! Communication was wonderful from the owners. We are already wanting to plan our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
We truly appreciate the great care your group took of our property for your birthday celebration. We are thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed themselves. We can't wait to host your group again!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Retreat for the Weekend!

This property was an incredible spot for a ladies retreat weekend, and Jennifer and Tracy were such attentive and helpful hosts! The house was spacious and clean as described, but we especially loved the large screened back porch, hammocks, fire pit, and hot tub areas. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
So glad your ladies retreat weekend went well. We would love to host your group again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great venue for retreats

Plenty of space and excellent accommodations. Perfect for our annual fraternity retreat. We will be returning. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
We are happy to hear your annual fraternity retreat was a success. We would love to host your group again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVED IT

Amazing. Enjoyed the property!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
Thanks for being great guests. We hope everyone had a wonderful time at your annual family get-together. We would love to host your group again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happiness at Hempstead Retreat

We had about 23 adults and 2 kids with us, the house was PERFECT for all of us, very well-built surrounded by gorgeous scenery, lots to do (games) for entertaining all ages. This was the best place for all of us so far since starting up our Reunions, Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
We are thrilled to hear that our property was the ideal location for your family reunion. Please come celebrate with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get-together for my dad's birthday

We all enjoyed the property, we went fishing in the morning, played games in the afternoon. The property was very peaceful and quiet. It was a great place to celebrate my dad's 80th birthday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
We are glad to hear that your family enjoyed the holiday weekend and celebrating your dad's birthday. Come back and celebrate with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

We enjoyed this property so much. There were plenty of areas to congregate and if we needed downtime lots of lovely bedrooms. The kids enjoyed fishing and playing air hockey in the game room. We had a really wonderful family reunion at this great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2024
We are thrilled that your family reunion was a great success! Come back anytime!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it - all the way around!

Everything was as promised, and we had a wonderful time. Lots of space for us to spread out comfortably and the outdoor area was perfect! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
We are so happy everyone enjoyed their time at our property. Come back and stay again with us!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and Peaceful GetawayWe had an amazing stay at this beautiful home! The house was spacious, immaculate, and beautifully designed — perfect for our group. The outdoor space and barn were incredible for our dinner, and the grounds were absolutely stunning. Even when a storm rolled through, the owner went above and beyond by bringing us lanterns just in case the power went out. Every detail was thought of, and we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We’re already talking about making this our yearly tradition — truly a perfect and peaceful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
Thank you for the wonderful words. We are glad to hear our property was the ideal setting for your sorority reunion. We look forward to hosting your group again in the future. Thanks for being such amazing guests!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of space

We had a great stay and had fun playing games (indoors and outside) and relaxing. There was plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2021
Happy to hear everyone was able to relax and enjoy all the activities and games. Come stay with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30th birthday at Hempstead

This was the absolute best location for my husbands camp themed birthday party, we had 18 guests and plenty of room for games activities and no shortage of places to sleep. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Happy birthday to your hubs! We're so glad everyone enjoyed celebrating together at our property!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Not Long Enough!

The place was great! Unfortunately it had SO many things to do our stay was just too short to fit everything in. We will be back eventually and for even longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Yes, please come back and enjoy all our amenities! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
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