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Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Back porch. Sitting area and outdoor dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Hempstead, TX
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Rac
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Waller County Fair Association
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat

After a year long rental, the GGH Cottage is freshened up and back on VRBO just in time for the fall! It is available for either short or long term rentals.
The house is a bungalow style farm house that was moved out here from nearby Cypress, Texas. It was supposedly the farm house of one of the Cypress founding families. The house was probably built in 1930s or 1940s, but was completely remodeled inside in 2017. The exterior received a facelift with new siding in 2021. The common areas are all open and roomy. It has white painted wooden walls and original hardwood floors. It is completely furnished and comfortable. It has a small entry way porch which offers views of the sunset, but the back porch is the width of the house- very nice to watch the sunrise with morning coffee. The pastures have cows and calves to watch too. It is very peaceful and laid back and would be a wonderful artist or author retreat or just a respite from the city and offers plenty of space for kids to play outside and see the stars at night. You will just want to sit all day. :)

Note: There's plenty of space to park a horse trailer. The house also has an RV hookup that can be used.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Antique Furnishings and breakables around.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please discuss with owner for any other clarifications or requests.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2426580vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Hempstead

Located in Hempstead, this cottage is in a rural area. Austin County Jail Museum and Cypress Top Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and The Rac. Waller County Fair Association and Dewberry Farm are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Hempstead, TX

What's nearby

  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Peckerwood Garden - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Rac - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Waller County Fair Association - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Prairie View A&M University - 20 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Ruby - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Location Six Brewing Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Waller Feed Store - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

As of 8 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat on 8 Nov, 2026 start from S$329, 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 Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Rac and Waller County Fair Association. Prairie View A&M University is 7 mi (11.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette R.

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

Nice stay

Such a great stay! The cows were so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kortni E.

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

Amazing Stay!

Karen has thought about everything! We enjoyed our stay and the house is beautiful! Love the back porch! Highly recommend booking here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2021
Thank you Kortni. I look forward to hosting you again the next time you're in Texas! I hope you got to check out the Buccee's!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emiri T.

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

Peace & quiet

We booked this property as a Father’s Day treat for my husband, his father and mine! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we loved the cows!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Ty! Happy Fathers Day to you and we’re glad to be a little part of your family event!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

Wonderful experience.

Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Renfaire BnB

This is my second stay with this bnb and as always, it was fantastic! Comfortable, plenty of room for my family, and honestly the best spot for a cozy getaway! Super close to the renfaire too! Definitely will make a tradition of staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

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

Wonderful Country Cottage

We had a wonderful stay. The location is great and the scenery is lovely. The cottage is so much more amazing in person. It's so close to Yogi Bear Park (less than 10 mins away). It has all the amenities you could ask for. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarita O.

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

Very nices and peaceful

I love everything around ❤
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindia M.

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

Sunrise from the back porch

What a beautiful counrty home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2024
Ty! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Relaxing country atmosphere

This is a beautiful country cottage. Our stay was very quiet and relaxing. We really enjoyed the big porches and rocking chairs to watch the cows and one morning there were 6 or 7 deer. Our VRBO hosts were easy to communicate with and always responded right away. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2024
Ty! Relaxing views never go out of style!! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg H.

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

Country living

Owners were great. Rural setting. Enjoyed the cows!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2023
Thank you Greg! Come back again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

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

Great Atmosphere

This property has so much character. We had such a great time feeding the cows and grilling dinner. It was peaceful and comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lathan P.

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

Perfect House

Was in town for BOF beefmasters sale! Best bulls on the market! Place was Very quiet and peaceful! Every little detail was executed perfectly! Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Thank you guys for staying with us! The place was so clean, I could hardly tell anyone was there! Hopefully will see you again in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

My family and I rented this adorable place to have plenty of space to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving, and we had such an amazing time! Karen went above and beyond to make sure everything was set to the theme of the holiday and made sure we had everything we could possibly need. My girls really enjoyed feeding the cows cow cookies and playing with the dogs. Thank you for making our holiday so memorable and perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2022
Thank you so much Ashley! I could barely tell you guys were even there with the way you reset the table and cleaned up so well! It was my pleasure serving you. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sung Hyun C.

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

Absolutely recommended

Karen is an amazing host. She was helpful and listening. House is clean, comfy and neat. Whatever you expect, you will get more than that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2022
Thanks so much! I really enjoyed having you and your family as a guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nereida M.

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

Relaxing in the Country

Great location! The place was close to our family so we enjoyed visiting and making memories. We relaxed in the beautiful setting. Karen was very gracious with all the extras in the home that made our stay comfortable and pleasant. She was an awesome communicator. The kids enjoy hanging outside and feeding the cows and I enjoyed my coffee on the porch in the rocking chairs. Overall, a great experience. Thanks Karen, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2024
Ty! Come again!! It was nice watching the kids enjoy the outdoors!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario V.

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

Farmhouse Getaway

An amazing place to stay, not too far from the city, to get away for a weekend of relaxing. The kids enjoyed feeding the cows and the openness of the property. They had the adults out playing baseball with them for hours, making s'mores on the firepit and watching the stars at night. Almost everything we forgot to bring or to purchase while out grocery shopping was provided by the owner. We highly recommend staying here and look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2021
Thank you Mario! We aim to please! I look forward to seeing you again, and thanks for leaving some treats behind for me too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Comfortable Restored Home on Cattle Ranch

Wonderful house on peaceful rural setting, complete with cattle grazing to watch all day and stars and campfires to enjoy at night. So many thoughtful touches from the adorable decor to the ample cookware and dishes to the comfy bedrooms and beds, we thought it was our best girls trip location in 14 years of reunions. Everything was spotless and well organized and we even fed range cubes to the cows with the provided suppies and instructions. How unique and fun. Communication with owner was great as well. Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much! I had a longer term guest for a while this year, so it was really nice to prepare for weekend guests just trying to get away and relax. We love to hosts guests, and you guys were great. I’m so glad you guys enjoyed your stay. I hope you’ll come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian T.

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

If i could give it more stars i would.

This home was more amazing than i imagined. This is a great place to stay when trying to get away from the city life. Everything was very neat and clean. You walk in and immediately feel at home. One of my favorite parts of my stay was getting to feed the cows. They come up to the house maybe once a day in the mornings, very fun. I would highly recommend staying here for a weekend get away or longer. Got to meet with Karen and she’s a wonderful host, very fast when responding and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Peaceful Retreat

My wife and I visited Karen and Tim's country retreat to get away for our anniversary. The home was very clean, comfortable, well stocked and had just about everything you could need/want. There were even special touches from the host specifically for us, which was very nice and unexpected. We enjoyed our mornings on the back deck and our evenings sitting around the fire pit. The views were amazing, along with the occasional visits from the cows and dogs, which was a lot of fun. We were really able to relax, unwind and re-connect. Thank you Karen and Tim for offering such a wonderful retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2022
Thank you so much Don. You guys were so quiet, and the house so clean when you left, it's like I could barely tell you were there! I'm glad the 'quiet country retreat' lives up to its name. :) Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

This was the quiet time that we really needed! Our grandchildren, 5 and 8, loved feeding the cows. I was amazed at how much the cows entertained them. If they weren't feeding them then they were sitting by the fence talking to them. The cabin had everything we needed and was very cozy. It was wonderful just sitting on the porch reading a book with no interruptions and just the sounds of the country. No city noise! Karen was a great hostess! Ready to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2022
Thank you Debbie! I enjoyed visiting with you guys snd hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

What a fantastic stay!

First off, we have never rented out a home or property of any kind so it was a bit of a new and nervous experience starting out. But I have to say that the worries quickly subsided and the entire experience was just simply amazing. From the easiness of checking in to the very well organized home, everything was just perfect for my family and friends. Definitely was a perfect spot to rent for traveling to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission. We will definitely be returning next year. Thank you to the wonderful owners who were just so very welcoming and caring.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2022
Thank you Rachel! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to book early for next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Texas Heaven

This slice of Texas Heaven really was more than we could have imagined. The host was communicative, friendly and so quick to respond. The house was perfect, cute, cozy and clean and so tranquil. Definitely a place to disconnect and reset. Plus..when we got there they had set out fun snacks, drinks and goodies around the house and had plenty of toiletries in case you forgot something. There were 7 cows as our neighbors and the host provided cow cookies to feed them!! Too fun! If we wanted to grill or just have a fire, they provided wood and charcoal. This was the best of Southern hospitality! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2021
Thank you Tracy. I love people to connect with nature, and I'm working on even more 'country' things to do out here. Next year I hope to have a full organic garden for guests to pick from. I try to imagine little niceties that I would like as surprises if I were staying away from home and then provide them. Who doesn't like s'mores out in the country?? It doesn't take much to bless someone like that really, and I'm glad you appreciated it and enjoyed your time. Hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Absolutely Lovely!

Pictures do not do this property justice! Our family of 4, including 2 teenage boys, were pleasantly surprised at how spacious the home was. It’s stocked with all you could possibly need and then some! We enjoyed the outdoor sitting areas to spend time together during the day, and in the evenings we all had our own space to wind down and have some quiet time. We enjoyed the huge front yard to gaze at the stars at night time, sat around the fire pit and roasted s’mores in the back yard and also utilized the grill for dinner! Our favorite activity from the stay was feeding the cows, that was an adventure ☺️The hosts were easy to communicate with and checked in with us several times during the stay to make sure things were going smoothly. Lovely property, great hosts. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much! We love to share our little piece of heaven here. Hope to see you in the future again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Peaceful and Beautiful

We arrived to a beautifully decorated house with lovely antiques. The place is spacious but with a cozy at home feel. It was very clean with an extra touch of good ol' hospitality. (Thank you for the smore goodies) The large picture windows overlooking the fields are not only beautiful but bring a peace we all could use these days. The front and back porches have plenty of places to sit and relax. The fire pit was put to good use with lots of firewood provided. Kitchen was fully equipped with all we needed as well as the bathrooms. Beds were comfy with plenty of linens for the cold night(s) that awaited us. Air conditioning and heating worked perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the near future. Oh, I forgot to mention MY favorite part, the cows! They were a delight to feed and my grandchildren absolutely loved them, too. Thank you for a memorable trip. Many blessings, The Holmes'
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2022
Thank you Monica for all the kind words. We appreciate your appreciation of the small things we try to do and provide to strive to make our guests' stay restful and comfortable. Our hope is that we provide a comfortable, peaceful, restful place to escape the city and enjoy just spending time with your family and friends! Feeding the cows the "cow cookies" (aka range cubes) is a simple pleasure that delights children, and it is really fun to watch them/hear them squeal with delight when the cow licks their hands!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnlyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place that we needed while having to be relocated. The Home has everything that you need. The host were considerate and thoughtful. The place is immaculate, and the cows are awesome.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2026
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed it!

About the host

Hosted by Tim or Karen Garrett

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The land and house are owned by a descendant of Hempstead Watermelon farmers that had been farming the land for over 100 years on this and several adjoining acres of land. The land surrounding the cottage now is used for cattle grazing and a small apiary farm. The owner was born and raised in Houston, but enjoyed weekends on the farm when the "old folks" were still around. The land has now been passed to his generation, and he has retired out "to the country" himself. The owners have lived in and loved raising their family of three children in Waller County since 1995. The children have moved back to the big city of Houston, but the owners enjoy the privacy and slow pace of the country.

Why they chose this property

This property is a quiet comfortable place to decompress. It is close enough to Houston for a weekend getaway, but also far enough away to just slow life down. There are many quaint little towns in neighboring counties that are only minutes away that have a lot of Texas to offer. Plenty of space to park your horse trailer and includes an RV hookup for additional guests in your party.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful sunrises and beautiful sunsets in a private quiet country setting.
Plenty of space and RV hookup for additional guests.

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