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4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds

Waelder vacation home with private pool

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waelder, TX
  • Place, Palmetto State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Zedler Mill
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waelder

In Waelder .Within 20 miles (32 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Gonzales Memorial Museum and Discoveries From the Past. First Baptist Church and Guadalupe River are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palmetto State Park - 29 min drive - 28.8 miles
  • Zedler Mill - 32 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Main Street - 33 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • JB Wells Park - 37 min drive - 30.7 miles
  • Spoetzl Brewery - 48 min drive - 47.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Reyna - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Family Traditions Bar-B-Q - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Nogalitos Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Crossvine Market - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪5 R Bar & Grill - ‬15 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.

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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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: smoke outside. Never throw on property!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must complete rental agreement

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dog must be kept in a crate when unattended.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The kids will love this laid back place!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoke outside. Never throw on property!

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds to downtown Waelder?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Waelder.

4 D Guest Ranch Barndominium on 260 acres with 300 animals & 2 stocked ponds Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie F.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan A.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful. The adults and kids really enjoyed the pool and lots of mule rides. We saw some amazing wildlife during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco M., Katy, TX

Not All We Had Hoped

We were very hopeful about this property. We read a few reviews and were excited about our stay here. Unfortunately, it was not all we were hoping. I'm going to list these out with brief explanations to help with easy reading for those looking to stay here. THE GOOD:Beautiful property & surrounding area. Beautiful animals on the property were fun to watch and have around.So many stars at night! The bedrooms were nicely decorated. The newer part of the house was nice, and the temp stayed low. THE NOT-SO-GOODA/C takes forever to cool down the big/open area. (77 was the lowest it was during the day.)One bathroom door doesn't close all the way. We had to buy a sign to help people know when we were in there.The BBQ pit grills were in really bad shape, and it had something spoiled with maggots in one of them at the bottom corner. We burned it out on our first day.Kitchen pots and pans need cleaning or replacement.The bedroom door in the new area doesn't lock.The drink fridge needs to be cleaned out from the past guests' items. THE BADThere were lots of scorpions. We had 3 of them outside, 2 by the pool, but we had to deal with 6 scorpions inside the house in random areas. The kids had trouble sleeping at night, thinking about them. I think this needs to be a big warning for people heading out there. We also found a pretty large spider in one of the bathrooms, but compared to the scorpions, we weren't too concerned about it.
One of 3 donkeys we saw.
Plenty of cows. They were very suspicious of us and never came near.
Another donkey friend we met.
We loved this cross on the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING PLACE

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break trip

Wonderful property with amazing wildlife. Quiet, clean and great for watching sports and fishing in the ponds. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family/friend trip with lots to do!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peyton B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd stay for family holiday gathering

We loved it so much we came back for another family holiday gathering! This round we saw a noticeable improvement with the on site WiFi connectivity (thank you!). We took full advantage of the kitchen for holiday meal prep (plenty of slow cookers, pots/pans and utensils). There’s a traditional drip coffee machine, no keurig, for morning coffee brewing and a full sized fridge for all of your food storage needs (plus a drinks fridge!). The optional mule available to take trips around the property and viewing the wildlife is a must. The property staff is friendly and attentive if you need any assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elva C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet country get away

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual vacation trip

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

We truly enjoyed our visit and the property. Absolutely beautiful and perfect for us. Great house and pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Summer Trip

We wanted a new experience and we got it. We truly enjoyed riding on the Mule on the property and spotting wildlife, the kids got so excited. The space was plenty big enough for 4 adults and 4 children. I do wish the property had a bit more shade especially for the summer months. The Barndo got warm in the summer sun, but they had plenty of fans and it wasn’t bad. We did come across some scorpions but that’s to be expected with the heat. I wish the pool cues were better, all but 1, were missing the tips making them unusable. Overall it was a fun trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024