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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ロメタにあるファミリー向けのこのキャビンは、ウォーターフロントにあり、コロラド川から 4.9 km、サン サバ リバー 自然公園およびサン・サバ・リバー・ゴルフ・コースから 20 km 圏内です。ライランダー記念図書館およびウェディング・オーク・ワイナリーも 20 km 圏内です。
オーナーについて
オーナー : Sloan Carpe Diem Ranch, LLC
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.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
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.
この宿泊施設の特徴
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.