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A luxury hunting lodge

Merkel villa with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 204500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Merkel, TX
  • Place, Buffalo Gap Historic Village
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Dyess Air Force Base
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of Abilene
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Merkel

In Merkel .At this Merkel villa, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Abilene State Park and 25 miles (40 km) of Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Big Country Race Way and National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Gap Historic Village - 53 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Dyess Air Force Base - 56 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Mall of Abilene - 57 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Hardin Simmons University - 59 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • McMurry University - 61 min drive - 33.8 miles

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coronado's Camp Store and Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Texas Bar W - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A luxury hunting lodge

Colonial style brick home used as hunting lodge, bed & breakfast & venue for wedding, family reunions & corperate retreats. Lodge has 4500 square feet of living space as well as 5 covered patios & two uncovered patios, three car garage & more. Lodge is complete with all the luxuries such as two dining areas, large kitchen with double oven & island glass cooktop, central heat & air, 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Located in a beautiful remote area but only 15 miles south of Merkel Tx & Interstate 20. The lodge sits atop Buzzard Peak on 1327 acres of oaks & the deep canyons of the northwest part of the Edwards Plateau commonly refered to as the Texas Hill Country. Property has numerous White-tailed deer, wild Turkey & various other native wildlife & offers both deer hunting & African Safari style hunting of over 12 species of exotics from Africa, India, Asia & New Zealand. So reserve your spot to relax in luxury while experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery in Texas.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on outdoor patios

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Hiking is allowed except during deer season. This is a hunting ranch & cameras are at feeders & trails so get directions before venturing out.
We keep our minimum price low for couples & etc. so if extra bedrooms & or beds are used then a $35/night per extra guest charge will be added.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: One small-medium size dog

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Large stairway so children should be supervised

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on outdoor patios

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A luxury hunting lodge to the airport?

This villa is 36.7 mi (60-min drive) away from the Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A luxury hunting lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

Does A luxury hunting lodge offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A luxury hunting lodge ?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at A luxury hunting lodge ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A luxury hunting lodge ?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does A luxury hunting lodge have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does A luxury hunting lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is A luxury hunting lodge to downtown Merkel?

This villa is 10.2 mi away from Merkel.