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Secluded wildlife ranch • Walk to river • Kayak, fish, hike, stargaze

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A wooden deck with a railing, string lights, and trees in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black refrigerator.
Queen bedroom
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, turquoise chairs, a sofa, and a cowhide rug.
A laundry area with a washing machine and dryer, a drying rack, and a shelf with a bag.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
At the waterfront, this cabin accommodates 4 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 bicycle and 1 hot tub. Enjoy outdoor activities like game walks, hiking, and motorboating. The patio offers a great space to relax after a day of adventure. Nearby attractions include the Colorado River and San Saba River Nature Park.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Colorado River
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lometa, TX
  • Place, Colorado River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Saba River Nature Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado Bend State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded wildlife ranch • Walk to river • Kayak, fish, hike, stargaze

A short walk down quiet ranch roads takes you to half a mile of private Colorado River shoreline—where guests can kayak, paddle boat, fish, swim, picnic, explore the gravel bars, or simply sit beside the water.

Back at the cabin, relax in the private hot tub after dark for an evening with the stars, watch the sunset from the 32-foot covered porch, or spot exotic and native wildlife grazing just beyond your fenced yard.

Andi`s Cabin sits on our private 140-acre wildlife ranch, where there`s plenty to do without ever leaving the property. Walk the ranch roads and trails, birdwatch, photograph wildlife, stargaze under exceptionally dark Hill Country skies, or spend an afternoon on the river.
Two complimentary single-person kayaks and a paddle boat are available for guest use by arrangement; age and safety requirements apply.

Colorado Bend State Park is an easy drive away—but increasingly, our guests tell us the ranch itself becomes as much a part of their trip as the park.

Inside, the air-conditioned two-bedroom cabin is thoughtfully stocked for a comfortable stay, with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, and the little extras that make it easier to pack light.

Come for the Hill Country. Stay for the river, wildlife, quiet—and time to enjoy all three.
Total number of guests: 4
Minimum age of primary renter: 22
House policy is no smoking. However, we provide a small outdoor area with ashtray stand for smokers. To prevent dangerous grass fires, please do not smoke elsewhere on the property. $250 cleaning fee for smoking indoors.
Events: Require preapproval of host. Events = individuals not included in booking party.
Maximum 4 additional guests.
Children 0-18 allowed.
TERMS OF GUEST RELEASE AND WAIVER must be accepted prior to arrival.
Hunters: Guided hunts only; must reserve entire ranch.. Contact host if interested.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Towels: in plastic hamper in laundry room
Trash: leave aluminum and glass inside cabin. Place burnable trash in outdoor can.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Total number of guests: 4 Minimum age of primary renter: 22 House policy is no smoking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2090720vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lometa

Located in Lometa, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. San Saba River Golf Course and Wedding Oak Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Colorado River and San Saba River Nature Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Lometa, TX

What's nearby

  • Colorado River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Saba River Nature Park - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Wedding Oak Winery - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Colorado Bend State Park - 41 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Llano County Jail - 59 min drive - 84.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded wildlife ranch • Walk to river • Kayak, fish, hike, stargaze pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded wildlife ranch • Walk to river • Kayak, fish, hike, stargaze?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded wildlife ranch • Walk to river • Kayak, fish, hike, stargaze?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded wildlife ranch • Walk to river • Kayak, fish, hike, stargaze?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded wildlife ranch • Walk to river • Kayak, fish, hike, stargaze located?

This family-friendly Lometa cabin is located on the waterfront, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Colorado River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of San Saba River Nature Park and San Saba River Golf Course. Rylander Memorial Library and Wedding Oak Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sloan Carpe Diem Ranch, LLC

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We’re John and Karen, and we’ve saved the best adventure for last.

We met in college, married at 21, and have just rounded the corner on 50 years together. Along the way we raised two daughters, gained a wonderful son-in-law, and are now lucky grandparents (and great-grandparents!)—a role we embrace joyfully.

Our professional lives have taken many paths in five different states: decades of university teaching, running an extended-stay wellness business in Park City, research leadership for a regional hospital, and six months of off-grid living and teaching in San Juan National Forest.
In 2014, we bought Sloan Carpe Diem Ranch with a simple plan: retire, ride horses, and immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. The ranch had other ideas. What began as a personal retreat grew—thoughtfully and organically—into a place we now love sharing with guests who value nature, outdoor adventure, and comfort in equal measure.

Andi’s Cabin holds special meaning for us. It’s a tribute to our daughter, whose life experiences were the catalyst for our move from East Texas to the Hill Country. The cabin reflects some of that journey—simple, grounded, and intentionally designed to be a place of calm, restoration, and connection to the natural world.

Today, we live onsite and host hands-on. We’re here to help if you need us and happy to fade into the background if you don’t. Our goal is simple: to offer a stay that feels personal, unrushed, and quietly special—one you’ll still be thinking about long after you’ve gone home.

Why they chose this property

We chose this ranch because its western boundary is the Colorado River—a rare and beautiful find in the Texas Hill Country. Once we settled in, we realized just how lucky we were: we’re only a mile from the nearest highway, yet it feels worlds away. At the same time, the charming town of San Saba is just a short drive down the road.

We later discovered something extraordinary—the eastern edge of the ranch sits along a major route of the Central Flyway, one of North America’s key bird migration corridors. Combined with the river, this location brings an ever-changing parade of birdlife to our doorstep—from tiny hummingbirds to majestic bald eagles.

What makes this property unique

True seclusion is rare, and this ranch has it—nearly a mile from the nearest highway and almost half a mile from the closest neighbor. Surrounded by rolling Hill Country terrain, the land stretches west to the Colorado River, creating a setting that feels expansive, quiet, and deeply connected to nature.

What truly sets the property apart is the closeness of wildlife. This is a working conservation ranch where animals move freely across the land. Native wildlife—white-tailed deer, foxes, raccoons, armadillos, and abundant birdlife—are part of everyday life here. In addition, several exotic species, including axis deer, blackbuck antelope, fallow deer, scimitar oryx, Urial sheep, and Pere David's deer, often graze within yards of the lodging. Guests regularly experience wildlife at distances close enough to take detailed photos.

Across the river, the historic Red Bluffs rise nearly 100 feet above the water, forming a dramatic, timeless backdrop that gives this stretch of river a distinctly wild character.

We live onsite and care for the land ourselves, which allows us to offer discreet hospitality—available whenever you need us and comfortably out of the way when you don’t. Our greatest pleasure is sharing this quiet, natural place with guests who value privacy, nature, and a stay that feels genuinely personal.

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