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Country Retreat near Dallas: pond for fishing, fire pit, and fireplace

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The road to the house wraps around the pond
Stock-tank pool has stayed cool all summer!!
Charcoal bar-b-q
Hot tub is always hot and ready for use, just steps away from the mater bedroom
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rockwall, TX
  • Lake Ray Hubbard
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • The Harbor Rockwall Mall
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Terrell, TX (TRL-Terrell Municipal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

3 Single Beds

Loft

+1
3 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Retreat near Dallas: pond for fishing, fire pit, and fireplace

This quaint, recently renovated, farmhouse sits at the end of Farm Lane. The two guest bedrooms with queen beds have French doors that open out to a covered porch, where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee overlooking the pond. The Master bedroom has a king bed, and also has French doors, but opens to the back patio where the hot tub sits. Your kids will enjoy climbing the ship ladder into the loft that has 5 built in beds and sleeps 7 (2 full size beds, 3 twin beds). The kids will also enjoy the recently added "stock-tank pool." It is a cattle tank that we converted to a small pool to help our guests cool off in the summer months. The fully furnished kitchen and 2 refrigerators make it easy to prepare meals, and the extended kitchen table and 2 additional bars makes it possible to easily feed 13+ guests in the kitchen. There is an additonal table in the living room that seats 6 and a game table that seats 4 more. While you are here, be sure to enjoy a quiet walk down Farm Lane, or around the 50-acre property (you might even see a few of our neighbor’s peacocks). This house is perfect for a quiet time away with your loved one, or a great place if you have multiple families or a large group! For more information about us, the house, or the area, check us out on Facebook at Legacy Farms and Getaways.

For our guests who are in town for a wedding, we are near the following venues:
The Venue at Boyd Farm: 6 miles
The Castle: 6 miles
Occasions at Stone River: 12 miles
Hidden Creek: 13 miles
The Pearl at Sabine Creek: 14 miles
The White Sparrow: 17 miles
The Springs: 22 miles

If you would like to host a party/shower/wedding/etc. at the house during your stay, it needs to be preapproved and the following fee schedule is added to your reservation:
up to 20 guests $500
21-35 guests $750
36-50 guests $1000
51-75 guests $1250
76-100 guests $1500
as well as $400 cleaning fee (this is a total fee, not in addition to the $150 house cleaning fee)

We have another property listed on Vrbo that is about 1/4 mile up the road. You can find it at Vrbo Property ID 1988964, however, bookings for that property are by request only. We also have a lake house on Cedar Creek Lake, about 60 miles south of Dallas. You can find it at Vrbo Property ID 3003593.

Property manager

Danielle Avery

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties/events are allowed by request only.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
$10 per pet, per day
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional guests are not permitted on the property without prior approval.
No glass of any kind is allowed outside. Please use the plastic cups provided.
You are welcome to use any of the firewood provided for the fireplace and fire pit, but please replace what you use for future guests.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Parties/events are allowed by request only.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rockwall

Located in Rockwall, this holiday home is in a rural area. Vine Crafters Winery and San Martino Winery and Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit NYX Flyboard and Texas Skatium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockwall, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Ray Hubbard - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • LakePointe Rowlett - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • The Harbor Rockwall Mall - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Firewheel Town Center Mall - 25 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Rodeo - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Country Retreat near Dallas: pond for fishing, fire pit, and fireplace have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Country Retreat near Dallas: pond for fishing, fire pit, and fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Country Retreat near Dallas: pond for fishing, fire pit, and fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat near Dallas: pond for fishing, fire pit, and fireplace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat near Dallas: pond for fishing, fire pit, and fireplace located?

This family-friendly Rockwall holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Vine Crafters Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Ray Hubbard and Smith Park. San Martino Winery and Vineyards and Harry Meyers Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Second stay

Nice secluded home close to our fayee visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Great time and accurate listing with one caveat

It was such a wonderful property and super convenient to the Rockwall Castle Wedding Venue!!Make sure to note that the loft is accessed by ladder! We had some mobility limited individuals that made figuring out who was sleeping where a bit complicated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Family weekend

Was absolutely perfect!! Very nice clean house, beds were comfortable wish we had more time to enjoy this great secluded house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindal s.

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

Great place

Loved the firepit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Great stay !

Thank you ! Comfortable and clean and beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Wonderful Trip

We chose Farm Ln because it was close to family…we made a great choice! Short drives to many amenities and plenty of room for us and for family to visit during the day. Quiet and secluded and perfect for our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Relaxing and easy

It was nice quite and peaceful. Check in was super easy and we had no problems. The owner checked in with us and was easy to work with and quick to respond. House was clean and well stockwith dishes and cooking utensils. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Very Nice

Nice place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Creth D., Dallas

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

just what we needed

plenty of room, big dining table, lots of couches, and lots of beds. perfect for a weekend retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

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

Amazing house with lots to do and lots of space!

We had a blast and it was refreshing to get out of the city and be in a peaceful environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara D., Houston, TX

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

Great place

Great get away from the rush of the city. Enjoyed the quiet location and serene setting. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, silver ware and appliances that allowed for easy cooking at home. The games were fun, my girls especially loved the checkers table. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy T., Rockwall

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

Peaceful Gathering

This our 2nd time renting this property, and it is so peaceful. Danielle is so easy to work with, and really goes above & beyond to accommodate her guests. We were glad to have the privilege of experiencing the peaceful serenity of this property twice. Thanks Danielle!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elana D.

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

A little slice of Paradise outside of Dallas

We LOVED our stay at Danielle’s home! It was spacious, light, comfortable, and sooo private! Being surrounded by the beautiful green pastures and trees was so nourishing and it was a great place to land back after spending a day or evening out in Dallas. But our very best day was the day we didn’t go anywhere and just enjoyed the natural beauty and the spectacle of the total eclipse! Sitting on the back porch and strumming guitars while listening to the frogs and looking at the pond was another distinct highlight! The hot tub was a delicious bonus! Danielle was an incredibly responsive and helpful host.,I cannot say enough good things about our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Love The Big House

This was our second holiday stay at this house. The kids love the loft. The kitchen and dining areas were spacious enough to accommodate all our meals together (eight adults and 3 kids). Plenty of room for the varied activities of our group: games, puzzles, fishing at the pond, but slow internet speed made watching movies difficult at times. Cozy fires in the fireplace were a plus. We had a lovely peaceful time and Danielle, our hostess, was very quick to help with any question we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer B., Madison, WI

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

Beautiful Texas Retreat!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. We loved the country setting, yet being so close to shopping and restaurants. The home is beautifully decorated and comfortable. We had cooler weather, so we enjoyed the hot tub several times throughout the week, and took walks along the gravel driveway leading up to the house from the main road. Our beds were comfy, and we loved the openness of the kitchen area and living room. This retreat was just the respite we needed from work/school and city life in the 'burbs. Thank you for sharing your property with us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi S.

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

Extraordinary time

Nothing but praises for this peaceful setting! Beautiful home with the best front porch overlooking a rolling lawn to this darling pond. What a view! Hard to imagine how close it was to town and having such a peaceful country atmosphere! Nature sounds especially at night were extraordinary and we loved the fireflies with background sounds of the peacocks off in the distance. The Host was just the best! Definitely worth every dime…we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Spacious, Comfortable Retreat

We enjoyed this property over 4 days including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our family included 4 households and the house was sufficient for our sleeping arrangements. The kids particularly enjoyed the loft and the ladder that provided entry to that space. The owners were very up front about a few quirks of the house due to foundation issues, none of which diminished the comfort of the house. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious and we enjoyed all of our family meals together comfortably. The owners were great with their communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Amazing little Hide away!

Legacy farms & getaways What an amazing little hideaway in the country close to the city! God directed me to this little place when I was at my wits end about where to have our wedding that was convenient, practical and didn’t cost a fortune. Having a place you can stay and have your event with no running back and forth or hassles is bar none the best thing ever. The out door space is so perfect just like our wedding day. The caters had access to the kitchen to setup on the other side of the house while the wedding was happening on the other side. The house is laid out beautifully. The living room area is so spacious that with the small crowd I did have everything ran smoothly. The Bedrooms are perfect and they all have french doors to lead out to a patio. My grandchildren loved the loft space upstairs. Everyone’s stay was so enjoyable. After the wedding I had to give some of my guest a tour of the whole house because they want to book it. The cute cows in the back field had to come watch the event as well. It is a pleasure are a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much and we look forward to coming back just to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kathy W.

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

Nice property

the host was wonderful about answering my many questions about items available in the house. We were traveling a long distance and we needed to know what we needed to bring with us. Only problem was a difference in what VRBO said the payment was and what we had agreed upon. We scheduled for 5 days and the VRBO bill kept saying 5 days plus an additional night. I talked with 3 different people at VRBO with no success. I gave up.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Farm house review

We were happy with the location of the farm house -it was very private- and the fact that we were able to bring our dog. The house was pleasant and nicely decorated. The two things we were most concerned about is the landscaping. It is extremely difficult to navigate especially when we came home after dark. Safety is a pretty huge issue. Another thing we had a problem with was various insects - wasps in the loft, moths and our granddaughter even found a scorpion on top of her suitcase that was sitting on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Noemi M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family trip

The place was nice until we were going to put a pizza in the oven. It was nasty we had to clean it. The doors didn’t close much less lock so no privacy. Then of course the kids were in the attic and the door comes down and slams on my nephews head. Not happy about that. That needs to be more secure. Needles to stay not staying there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T., Rockwall

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

Perfect Farmhouse

We have taken many trips, staying in many vacation homes over the years. From the minute we booked, Danielle reached out & was just so attentive. They have taken time & thought to incorporate every wonderful thing you may have enjoyed from other vacation homes & made sure anything you might have forgotten or needed was available. This home is VERY WELL maintained, the layout was perfect for family gatherings. My husband even left some clothes in what he thought was a laundry shoot…and she thoughtfully reached out to let us know. The home is fresh, clean, open & the property is truly so peaceful…it truly is soothing to the soul. Everything was above & beyond our expectations. Danielle & Kurt….thank you for being the most amazing hosts and for sharing your slice of heaven with our family ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

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

Great place!

Really nice house!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Very peaceful

The property was beautiful and very beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Avery

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We are Kurt and Danielle Avery. We have lived in Rockwall since 2006, and purchased this home in 2017. We keep our home (and barn) full with our four children, dogs, cats, chickens, cows, sheep, and donkey.

Why they chose this property

We love how the front of this house overlooks the pond, but there are still beautiful country views from the side and back of the house.

What makes this property unique

In the winter you can enjoy the hot tub, fireplace, and fire pit. In the summer you can enjoy the hot tub and stock-tank pool. Fishing is available year-round!

Languages:

English
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