Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

About the area

Located in Johnson City, this farm stay is in a rural area. Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at William Chris Vineyards and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Johnson City travel guide
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Johnson City, TX

What's nearby

  • A stone building with a gabled roof, surrounded by green grass and trees.
    Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
    16 min drive - 19.8 km
  • William Chris Vineyards
    11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
    11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg
    12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Garrison Brothers Distillery
    15 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Albert Ice House
    21 min drive
  • William Chris Vineyards
    12 min drive
  • Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Pontotoc Vineyard Picnic Table
    10 min drive
  • Charleston Taylor Tasting Room
    12 min drive

About this property

Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly

  • Farm stay in a rural location
  • A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Smoke-free property, games and barbecues
    • A video library, books and outdoor furniture
    • Beach towels
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly include thoughtful touches, such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Children's dinnerware and children's books
    • 3.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
    • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of William Chris Vineyards, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Garrison Brothers Distillery and Kuhlman Cellars are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Hill Country Ranch With Pool & Pickleball, Close to Wineries, Dog Friendly Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Johnson City VRBO

Our family enjoyed our time together sitting outside having dinner, swimming, taking walks and playing pickleball. The farm house is cozy and we enjoyed the bunkhouse to relax and watch movies. Many great memories made and we would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Camp Aries

A group of 15 of us came out to celebrate birthdays at the ranch. This property was EVERY thing we could have asked for! We had an absolute best time here, our host Mary was very easy to communicate with and provided all the details ahead of time so check in was very easy. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys trip 2025!

Our group of 15 guys had an amazing time at this house. Everything was accommodating several different areas for several different conversations. Sitting by the fire pit drinking beer and having good times! Already planning our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to rest

We were 3 families and we spent a wonderful time in the Ranch. it was very hot and the pool was welcome The bunker bedroom was perfect also for teens. we will come back with pleasure. there is everything you need to spend a wonderful time. thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together.

Wow what a great place in the Hill Country! The farm house was incredible and full of interesting items. The bunk house was a great place to hang with the grandkids! Everything was as described and we had a blast! The icing on the cake was Waylon and Willie. The friendly longhorns that came to visit each day. So many great memories were made! Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

This was a family trip the four of us took with my parents! We all absolutely loved it. The property was even more than described and more than we could have dreamed of. Everything you needed was right there and you didn’t need to ever leave but if you wanted to you are so close to so many fun wineries and site that it would be easy to go and do and then retreat back for a beautiful evening under the lights of the back years or under the beautiful stars on the hilltop! I can’t wait to go again! This is such a wonderful place to make memories with friends and family! Our host was amazing and easy to contact at all times!! The pool and pickleball court were our most favorite things. We also loved the Convenience of the beautiful solarium. The farm house was precious and comfortable and had the greatest charm. Hearing the screen door slam as we went in and out took me back in time to running in and out of your grandparents house as a child! This place is a 10 out of 10! I highly recommend! There was only 6 of us but so much room for more. Especially if you added on the rental of the bunkhouse! Book the trip, have the fun and make the memories!! It is worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy and loved that the kitchen had alot of the neccessay condiments and spices etc. It was just like being at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

I've enjoyed this property several times, and it continues to impress. The recent improvements show the care that goes into making it a wonderful vacation destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We had a wonderful time at a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fourth stay here, still love it

We thoroughly enjoyed our fourth weekend at Rancho de Vida. It's obvious that the owners have looked for ways to improve the property over the years, and the experience is still a great one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Birthday Retreat

My family rented this beautiful Texas Hill Country property for my mom's 70th birthday celebration. It was wonderful. We enjoyed our time on the property, swimming, hiking and sitting under the large oak trees. Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a family getaway

Rancho de Vida is a beautiful house in the Texas Hill Country, far enough off the beaten path to see a sky full of stars, but situated between Johnson City and Fredericksburg so there are plenty of options for food, wineries and shopping. Mary Pat was a perfect hostess, with great communication, easy check in, and a well-kept slice of heaven. If you are looking for a comfortable spot to get away with family or friends, Rancho de Vida is the perfect place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we were looking for!

We chose Rancho de Vida because to celebrate her birthday with our closest family and friends! It was exactly what we were looking for and beyond amazing! Ms Mueller was so nice and friendly, wonderful to work with. Close enough to both Johnson City and Fredericksburg. We look so forward to returning one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We <3 The Farm!

We have been to Rancho de Vida twice now (my girls call it the farm) and we LOVE it. Peaceful, quiet and completely charming. The pool is perfect for hot summer days and the kids love the bunk house for their board games and late nights. We plan on going back this spring. Wonderful place for large families.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Hill Country Ranch

This property gave us everything we needed for a relaxing weekend among friends. The pool is larger than it looks and was a perfect temperature in the late afternoon for a swim after a day of visiting wineries. The kitchen is well appointed, so if you like to cook then you are all set. There are no showers in the main house, but we enjoyed the bunkhouse showers and walking back to the main house just fine. Stunning views, great location, really good WiFi and a great host. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Getaway

There was 16 women that stayed at this property. There was plenty of sleeping space and we loved the common areas for gathering. The pool was so nice and very refreshing during the heat of the day. We loved the alpacas, longhorns and many deer that we saw during our stay. It was definitely in the country where we would not have to worry about being loud or distrurbing our neighbors, but also an easy drive to Fredericksburg and Luckenbach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family get a way

We stayed during the latter part of December 2018. We really enjoyed our stay although the weather was really cold. The house is very cozy and bunk house has the best showers. The kitchen is equipped well for a large group to cook. Plenty of linen for large groups. We will be back again during warmer months to enjoy the outdoor activities. The owner was very accommodating. The views are breath taking during dawn and dusk. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Texas Hill Country Retreat

We spent Christmas 2018 here with family and friends and had such a memorable trip! It was just what we were hoping it would be with outdoor fires in the pit at night, hilltop sunset happy hours, outdoor games, beautiful views, and peace & quiet with just the occasional sound of the windmill and area cows. We loved feeding the longhorns, saying hello to the Llamas, and watching deer grazing in the pastures. All this plus a day visiting some fantastic vineyards in the area that left us wanting more. We look forward to visiting again and appreciate all that Mary Pat did to make our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Memorial Weekend Stay!

We had an absolute wonderful time! Our grandkids loved the pool, all the swings and seeing the Longhorns and Llama's! The grounds are a beautiful place. The kitchen is big enough to fix any meals and we enjoyed sitting at the outside table for our meals. We went up the hill to see the views and loved the seating area there. We had a minor issue when we checked in, I called Mary Pat and it was fixed quickly. She was very accommodating and made sure our stay was perfect. The pool is so clean and we really enjoyed it. It was a great relaxing weekend and we will book another stay! We took a walk down to the creek and loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

McQuitty wedding

We stayed here with family and friends for our wedding weekend. We were supposed to get married in April but COVID postponed that. Rancho de Vida turned out to be the perfect spot for our more intimate wedding day. Thank you Mary Pat for hosting it. We loved every minute and couldn't have asked for a more magical spot to say I do! Beth and Greg McQuitty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Ranch getaway

Decent property. Didnt have access to all of the beds we saw in the pictures. My guests were unhappy with the upstairs accommodations. Spider webs, rat droppings, wasps. And stains on the sheets. Definitely wont be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeds expectations

We reserved this vacation property for a get together of old college friends. There were 7 adults and 3 children ages 18 months to 3 years. It was perfect for us and exceeded expectations. We were able to have family time in the ranch house in the mornings and evenings around meals, explore the surrounding area during the day, sit around a fire at night, and once it got late, the guys were able to retreat to the bunkhouse for poker. This property is a very old, but beautifully renovated ranch house on a secluded property with an optional bunk house. Would be great as a small/med wedding venue or similar event.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy 4th at Rancho De Vida!

We had a great time at Rancho De Vida! My wife and I celebrated the 4th with my old college roommates and their families. Location was perfect due to everyone living all across Texas now. The farm house was very clean and slept all 9 of us comfortably. The pool was awesome! Lots of shade trees to get out of the heat as well in the afternoons. This was my first time renting off VRBO, and my only complaint would be that I wish they included all “fees” in the avg daily rate to better figure the cost before getting hooked on a property! All in all great time and would love to go back! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Loved the peace and quiet

Our group of 13 loved this place. Plenty of room for everyone. Stocked with lots of towels and spices, which is very helpful! Really appreciated that there was no wi-fi! The kids played and played and never missed being online. The two longhorns were very friendly and fun to feed. The alpacas were entertaining, too! The creek was dry.m due to the drought, would have loved to have had water to play and fish in. The pool was great. It was 102 outside bit felt good under the old oak. A great place with lots of room to run and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

The property is amazing! Our large group enjoyed many of the amenities from the hilltop view, swings, large outdoor tables and especially the amazing refreshing pool. The stars are beautiful at night and all of us enjoyed seeing the Lamas and Longhorns on property. The older teenagers also loved having the bunkhouse to themselves and we all enjoyed the spacious grounds. The house provided everything we needed to make meals on premise throughout our stay. Everything worked perfectly and Mary Pat was sweet to check on us through email during our stay. This is the perfect property if you're looking for a secluded getaway to make memories with family and friends. It is located close to Fredricksburg (about 30 minutes) if you also want to do some shopping and sightseeing. Loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019