4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds
4D Guest Ranch is located on 260 acres of rolling, wooded hills with adventure around every corner. It has 300 wild animals for our guest to view and photograph! Gemsbok, elk, several deer species, antelope, Llamas, sheep, goats, horses, and more. There are 2 stocked ponds that have catfish. The barndo is an amazingly unique rustic but elegant place to stay. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The master offers a king size bed . 1 room has 2 sets of bunks, one a twin size and one a full size. The other 2 rooms have queen size beds. The 5th bedroom has 2 twin set of bunks. It is an actual barn that has been modified to be a house. The original metal bar doors remain on the left side for their beauty . The bedrooms on the right side have sliding wooden doors for privacy. There is a full kitchen, a great room with a dining area, a living area and game room equipped with a pool table. The living area has plenty of comfortable seating and a 110' projection screen tv. There is also a Harmon Kardon Amp for blue tooth music. It is decorated beautifully with functionality and comfort in mind. The patio area has plenty of seating and 3 flat screens to enjoy while you bar b que on the large wood/charcoal smoker pit and enjoy the gorgeous countryside with your friends and family. Private swimming pool to cool off and relax in. This isn't any ordinary vacation/retreat! When you stay at the ranch you have access to all of the natural beauty and wildlife with a wood burning fire pit under the stars. The barndo now has a laundry room. Guest bring all needed food, beverages, and ice. * 6 seater mule @ $220 for a 2 night stay, $100 each additional day * Hummer H2 @ $220for 2 night stays $100 each additional day
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dog must be kept in a crate when unattended.
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Property # 1014026vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Waelder
Located in Waelder, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palmetto State Park and Longer Park, while Gonzales Memorial Museum and Central Texas Oil Patch Museum are cultural highlights. Discoveries From the Past and Magnolia Avenue Mural are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Does 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Gonzales Memorial Museum, Discoveries From the Past and First Baptist Church. Guadalupe River and Main Street are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The place is incredible. Our family had an unbelievable stay with fishing, watching deer, antelope, cows, and all the animals. The lodge is awesome and the support on site was top notch
My 3 brothers and I really enjoyed our stay to catch up and relax. I'm glad we rented the mule to ride around the property. We also enjoyed the fishing.
This place was the EXCELLENT for our Christmas family celebration. We made precious memories. There is a lot of wildlife, which our grandchildren loved. We are city people, who get excited about baby cows running and jumping. We purchased the off-road vehicle (Mule), which is an absolute MUST if you want to see the property, although most SUVs can get through most of the property. This is a hunters lodge, which means it lacks some of the polish for city slickers. For us, we loved it! The only reason I didn't give it a perfect rating is that the property and the mule need some gentle maintenance.
Overall, the facility was great!! Very accommodating and, clean; well stocked with bathroom toiletries and with kitchen supplies. Our only concerns were (1) one of the bathroom doors does not close properly, and (2) the fitted sheet was too small on one of the beds.
Our family had a great time during our stay. The house was clean, and the owners were pleasant and helpful. Our kids loved fishing at the bass pond and watching the wildlife as we explored the property. I would highly recommend renting the mule. We would definitely stay here again.
This was an absolutely amazing place for my family. My grandkids enjoyed riding around to see all the animals and to go fishing. It is a very relaxing place and we hope to come back.
Everything was clean and great! We really enjoyed our stay! This is our 3rd time staying here and we absolutely love it! We can’t wait to come back, what a nice hidden gem!
Perfect getaway to spend together time. Loved watching animals come up to the gate in the evenings and rides in the ATV. Plenty of space for all of us.
Definitely off the beaten path! House had everything we needed and plenty of space. We made full use of the pool and enjoyed the pool table and fuseball. Great place!
Beautiful property and amazing people. They were super nice and helpful. We rented the side by side and they provided us with feed to use out on the property. We got to see a bunch of really cool animals and had a ton of fun fishing too. We will definitely be going back!
My buddies and I stayed here for a long weekend. Easily accommodated 7 grown men. Not a ton going on in the area which is exactly what we were looking for!
If you love the outdoors and a nice, relaxing atmosphere, this is the place to be! The bardo is just perfect! Easy check-in, nice and clean, comfy beds, animals everywhere, great fire pit, nice pool for a quick dip, and rent the mule! It’s worth it! The fishing was great too! We caught several large mouth bass and got in some good laughs with nearby horses farting it up. We loved everything! I want to come back with my siblings and their kids.
WOW, what a place. Words cannot totally express how great this place is. The room, for family and friends is fantastic. You feel like you are on safari. Lots of exotic animals that parade right in front of the house everyday around 5 to 6pm. Kitchen is spacious and has a nice gas range and oven. Large refrigerator in the kitchen and a second big beverage snack frig in the game room. You will want for nothing. The pool is just a few steps and has its own gated area. The host are fantastic and very responsive. As Arnold said We Will Be Back!
We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room. Saw many animals each day. It did rain a couple of times during our stay so didn't get to explore the property much but able to do movie night, play pool & other games. A little far out but enjoyed the peace & quite. Would recommend to others.
There was something for everyone, fishing, animals, swimming, tv's. Renting the mule to explore the land and animals was the best. Our grandkids loved it.
It is a farm with animals, so bring fly traps for the patio area.
Gina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Carinn Baker
The original land, about 470 acres was acquired by parents, Roy and Joan Dudman for $55 per acre. They gifted the land to us in 1994 and we began plans for deer and horse breeding. Karen bred reining and roping horses of color, mainly buckskins. Her stallion was own son of Hollywood Dun It, the most winning horse of all time in dollars, over $20 million. The remaining mares roam the property in full retirement. We started deer breeding the same year, starting with one buck and eight does. Since 2008 we keep approximately 300 animals on the ranch. Our cattle are a cross between Corinthian and Texas Longhorn.
Why they chose this property
Our star show in the sky most nights is simply spectacular. It is because we are sixty miles to any large cities so the light and air pollution doesn't exist. Enjoy the beauty. We highly recommend you do take a tour of the ranch while you are here. Get a map and go explore. We have over 20 big animal species to see, and unknown numbers of birds and other critters. There are over 50 species of hummingbirds!
What makes this property unique
There is never a dull moment with all the activities available to you on the ranch. Viewing wildlife, fishing, cooking on an open fire, exploring on the mule or Hummer, self guided tours and star gazing.
Languages:
English
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