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Family Vacation Rentals Between Austin & Houston

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The Ranch House

The Ranch House.

For families up to 14

Amenity Packed: Pool, hot tub, sauna, game room & more! Enjoy the view of your own private pond.

The Retreat Center

The Retreat Center

For families up to 35

Lakeside Luxury: 8 bedrooms plus games, heated pool, hot tub, and gorgeous lake-front views!

The Whole Property

Aerial view of Peaceful Waters at sunset with ponds, trees, a house with a swimming pool, and fields.

For families up to 50

Whole Property Buyout: Includes the Ranch House + Retreat Center. Get exclusive access to all 53 acres!

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Goofy girl making a face at the camera, playing on the dock with her sister and father.
Group of older folks smiling at the camera, sitting down for dinner together.
3 cute kids with big smiles, holding a bunny.
Dad and daughter laughing and playing in the pool.
Older man next to the pool in cowboy hat, smiling.
"We have stayed in many vacation homes but we have never experienced one that was so well stocked with no shortage of entertainment. The game room and play areas were above and beyond awesome with so many options." - Sissy
If you're looking for a tranquil getaway amidst nature, this is the place to be. There were plenty of trails, ponds, even boating the lake where we were able to catch and release. Our stay at Bob's property was unforgettable! - Kyle
The sauna and steam room were luxurious and the instructions for everything were very clear. The property was beautiful! Bob and Stephanie were very friendly and helpful. We made some great memories! - Stacy
Our kids were so upset that they had to leave (so was my wife!). From fishing and rowing the little lake, to hiking and exploring the grounds, or just swimming in the pool, there was a lot to do for the whole family. A lot of nature to be found and e
It was the perfect family getaway. The game room is so so much fun as was the pool and seeing all the critters. My boys did some catch and release fishing and our dogs had pretty much the best weekend of their lives. I cannot recommend this incredibl
"We just returned from an unforgettable weekend at this ranch. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this property was something special. Between swimming, grilling, and watching the sunset with a cold drink in hand, it felt like our own private r

The Peaceful Waters Ranch House overlooks the gorgeous north pond and is packed with amenities:

  • Game room with air hockey, arcade game, ping-pong, arcade style basketball, tons of board games, and more!

  • Dry sauna + steam room

  • Gym featuring treadmill, weights, TRX, yoga equipment, and more

  • Above-ground pool with pool toys & floaties

  • Large deck with grill + pool overlooking pond 

  • Fire pit for S’mores!

About the Ranch House – Sleep 10+

The Ranch House: Backyard with a fire pit surrounded by blue chairs, a deck with outdoor furniture, and a house with a porch under a colorful sunset sky.
Ranch House deck, with big dining table, and pool in background.
Ranch House deck, with grill and adirondacks next to pool.
Ranch House Deck, with cornhole and dining table.
Pool overlooking pond, with unicorn and flamingo floaties.
Hot tub overlooking the pond.
Spacious living room with vaulted ceiilings, fireplace, and couches.
Game room, showing basketball, air hockey, card table, and ping pong.
Game room, showing ping pong, air hockey, darts, tv, and arcade game.
Game room, showing arcade-style basketball.
Gym, with treadmill, weights, and entrance to sauna.
The steam room, with fully tiled walls and floor.
The sauna, with all-wood walls, seating, and flooring.
The bridge crossing over to the island in the pond.

Ranch House Bedrooms & Bathrooms – 10 Beds

  • Bedroom 1: King bed, sofa bed, en suite bathroom

  • Bedroom 2: Queen bed, bunk bed, en suite bathroom

  • Bedroom 3: 2 double beds

  • Additional sleeping spaces: 4 pull out couches

Master bedroom, with king bed and pullout couch, tastefully decorated in white, yellows, and blues. Has en suite bathroom.
"Queen" room with queen bed and bunk beds. Has en suite bathroom.
"Double" room, with two double beds.
The laundry room.
Bathroom with two mirrors above a white countertop with sinks, a light fixture, a potted plant, and decorative items including towels, soap, and a tissue box. There is a clawfoot bathtub with a shower curtain and a geometric tile wall.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, round mirror above sink, white vanity, toilet, and wall-mounted light fixture. Decorative wire basket and small items on the vanity and toilet.
Architectural floor plan of a ranch-style house, showing rooms such as a living room, game room, gym and saunas, garage, and a covered porch, with a large blue circular tree outside.
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About the Retreat Center – Sleep 30+

Set along the shores of a beautiful 5 acre lake, the Retreat Center blends luxury with natural beauty.

  • Huge professional kitchen + dining room (catering available upon request)

  • Spacious patio with grill

  • Huge heated in-ground pool w/volleyball (must request heat)

  • 8-person hot tub

  • Ping pong, 500-in-1 arcade game, games for all ages, corn hole, bounce house, and more!

  • Fire pit for cozy evenings and s’mores

  • Lake with rowboat, SUPS, and lots of fish (catch and release fishing allowed)!

…all with stunning lakefront views

A peaceful lakeside scene with a house and a pool on the shore, surrounded by green trees and grassy land, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The pool at the retreat center, with pool volleyball set up.
The patio area out front of the Great Room - loungers and lawn furniture on the patio, and cornhole set up on the grass.
Lounge area of the great room, with two big couches , cozy arm chairs, overlooking the lake.
The Great Room lounge area, with couches and armchairs, next to the fireplace, with views of the lake.
The Great Room lounge area with a ping pong table and other toys set up.
Toys and arcade game set up in the Great Room.
Piano and guitar in the Great Room.
The kitchen, featuring a 48" gas range.
The hot tub! Overlooking the lake.
The sun porch, with lots of seating and a view of the pool to keep an eye on the kids.
The grill, next to the pool, overlooking the lake.
The fire pit with a fire in it, surrounded by adirondacks, overlooking the lake.
The dock with a row boat on it.
A site map layout of a retreat center with labeled areas including Suites, Great Room, Event Room, and Retreat Center, along with numbered accommodations and surrounding water bodies.
Blueprint of a retreat center layout showing areas labeled Great Room, Sun Porch, Event Room, Suites, Lawn, and Pools.

Retreat Center Accommodations – 30 Beds

  • Suites 1 & 2 (350 ft² ea) – Queen + bunk bed

  • Suites 3 - 6 (550 ft² ea.) – King, 2 twins, and sleeper sofa + luxurious quadruple shower heads

  • Suites 7 & 8 (700 ft² ea.) – King, 2 twins, and sleeper sofa + deluxe soaking tub

  • 8 Private Guest Suites in total

The guest suites at the Retreat Center - 4 duplex buildings make 8 bedrooms total.
View from the bed of a suite. King bed, pull out couch, trundle bed, coffee station, and lake views.
Alternate view of the room & beds.
The spacious, newly built bathroom - double vanity.
The luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower.
Cute picture of a shaggy long horn cow taking a bath.
The view from the porch... a pair of adirondack chairs looking out over the big oak tree and the lake.
Floor plan of the Retreat Center accommodations.
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About The Property

Peaceful Waters Retreat is nestled on 53 acres of natural beauty. Stunning sunsets, soaring birds, and the soothing rhythm of nature will lull you into a peaceful state of mind.

  • Abundant wildlife, including deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families

  • Enjoy the lake on SUP, canoe, or row boat

  • Catch and release fishing allowed

  • 2 mile walking/meditation path

Map of hiking trails with labeled segments, including NE Trail, SE Trail, and various marked points M1 through M6, with an orange note about a new meditation pathway, and a compass rose indicating directions.
Funny cross-eyed goat looking into the camera.
Woman next to Peaceful Waters sign, smiling.
Cute goats jumping onto standup paddle boards with a couple of gals.
Girl hugging a horse.
Sunset silhouette of woman meditating on the dock, looking out over the water.
Tiny 4 inch long turtle being held in girl's hands.
Longhorn cow.

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