Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat

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Back porch. Sitting area and outdoor dining area

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Hempstead, TX

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
‪8 min drive‬
Waller County Fair Association
‪14 min drive‬
Prairie View A&M University
‪19 min drive‬
Houston, TX (LKS-West Houston-Lakeside)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The house is a bungalow style farm house that was moved out here from nearby Cypress, Texas. It was supposedly the farm house of one of the Cypress founding families. The house was probably built in 1930s or 1940s, but was completely remodeled inside in 2017. The exterior received a facelift with new siding in 2021. The common areas are all open and roomy. It has white painted wooden walls and original hardwood floors. It is completely furnished and comfortable. It has a small entry way porch which offers views of the sunset, but the back porch is the width of the house- very nice to watch the sunrise with morning coffee. The pastures have cows and calves to watch too. It is very peaceful and laid back and would be a wonderful artist or author retreat or just a respite from the city and offers plenty of space for kids to play outside and see the stars at night. You will just want to sit all day. :)

Note: There's plenty of space to park a horse trailer. The house also has an RV hookup that can be used.

Property manager

Tim or Karen Garrett

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Antique Furnishings and breakables around.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please discuss with owner for any other clarifications or requests.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses wind energy

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

Hempstead

Located in Hempstead, this cottage is in a rural area. Chappell Hill Museum and San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and The Rac. Waller County Fair Association and Dewberry Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hempstead, TX

What's nearby

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Waller County Fair Association - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
The Rac - 15 min drive - 7.0 km
Prairie View A&M University - 19 min drive - 11.3 km
Houston Premium Outlets - 37 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Checkers - ‬17 min drive
‪Location Six Brewing Company - ‬22 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪DiLorio Farms - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Comfortable Country Cottage Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Rac and Waller County Fair Association. Prairie View A&M University is 7 mi (11.3 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janette R.

19 October 2024

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

Nice stay

Such a great stay! The cows were so much fun!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

18 July 2024

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

Wonderful Country Cottage

We had a wonderful stay. The location is great and the scenery is lovely. The cottage is so much more amazing in person. It's so close to Yogi Bear Park (less than 10 mins away). It has all the amenities you could ask for. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiri T.

16 June 2024

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

Peace & quiet

We booked this property as a Father’s Day treat for my husband, his father and mine! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we loved the cows!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

26 May 2024

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

Great Atmosphere

This property has so much character. We had such a great time feeding the cows and grilling dinner. It was peaceful and comfortable. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindia M.

15 April 2024

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

Sunrise from the back porch

What a beautiful counrty home!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nereida M.

12 April 2024

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

Relaxing in the Country

Great location! The place was close to our family so we enjoyed visiting and making memories. We relaxed in the beautiful setting. Karen was very gracious with all the extras in the home that made our stay comfortable and pleasant. She was an awesome communicator. The kids enjoy hanging outside and feeding the cows and I enjoyed my coffee on the porch in the rocking chairs. Overall, a great experience. Thanks Karen, we will be back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

25 March 2024

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

Relaxing country atmosphere

This is a beautiful country cottage. Our stay was very quiet and relaxing. We really enjoyed the big porches and rocking chairs to watch the cows and one morning there were 6 or 7 deer. Our VRBO hosts were easy to communicate with and always responded right away. We'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

29 November 2023

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

Renfaire BnB

This is my second stay with this bnb and as always, it was fantastic! Comfortable, plenty of room for my family, and honestly the best spot for a cozy getaway! Super close to the renfaire too! Definitely will make a tradition of staying!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

29 October 2023

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

Comfortable Restored Home on Cattle Ranch

Wonderful house on peaceful rural setting, complete with cattle grazing to watch all day and stars and campfires to enjoy at night. So many thoughtful touches from the adorable decor to the ample cookware and dishes to the comfy bedrooms and beds, we thought it was our best girls trip location in 14 years of reunions. Everything was spotless and well organized and we even fed range cubes to the cows with the provided suppies and instructions. How unique and fun. Communication with owner was great as well. Great value!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

1 April 2023

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

Wonderful experience.

Hope to come back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg H.

15 January 2023

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

Country living

Owners were great. Rural setting. Enjoyed the cows!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Richmond Texas

31 December 2022

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

Christmas getaway and time of reflection.

This was just what we were looking for to enjoy our holiday with family. Perfect quiet location to venture out to Brenham, Katy or any other day trips on your list! Yes, we had Blue Bell at the creamery in Brenham. To hear the cows, dogs, birds, at night a few coyotes off in the distance was so nice instead of the concrete jungle sounds of horns and vehicles! Karen was most accommodating, she fits the definition of hostess! Thank you so much! Happy New Year!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

28 November 2022

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

What a fantastic stay!

First off, we have never rented out a home or property of any kind so it was a bit of a new and nervous experience starting out. But I have to say that the worries quickly subsided and the entire experience was just simply amazing. From the easiness of checking in to the very well organized home, everything was just perfect for my family and friends. Definitely was a perfect spot to rent for traveling to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission. We will definitely be returning next year. Thank you to the wonderful owners who were just so very welcoming and caring.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna F.

27 November 2022

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

Perfect Peaceful Stay

The house was perfect. Away from the bustle of town. The kids loved getting to feed the cows and pet the dogs. The house was very clean and well stocked for a cozy stay. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

25 November 2022

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

Thanksgiving getaway

My family and I rented this adorable place to have plenty of space to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving, and we had such an amazing time! Karen went above and beyond to make sure everything was set to the theme of the holiday and made sure we had everything we could possibly need. My girls really enjoyed feeding the cows cow cookies and playing with the dogs. Thank you for making our holiday so memorable and perfect!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H., BISHOP

16 November 2022

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

Peaceful and Beautiful

We arrived to a beautifully decorated house with lovely antiques. The place is spacious but with a cozy at home feel. It was very clean with an extra touch of good ol' hospitality. (Thank you for the smore goodies) The large picture windows overlooking the fields are not only beautiful but bring a peace we all could use these days. The front and back porches have plenty of places to sit and relax. The fire pit was put to good use with lots of firewood provided. Kitchen was fully equipped with all we needed as well as the bathrooms. Beds were comfy with plenty of linens for the cold night(s) that awaited us. Air conditioning and heating worked perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the near future. Oh, I forgot to mention MY favorite part, the cows! They were a delight to feed and my grandchildren absolutely loved them, too. Thank you for a memorable trip. Many blessings, The Holmes'

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

7 November 2022

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

November 2022

In town for a wedding. Perfect spot for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lathan P.

17 October 2022

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

Perfect House

Was in town for BOF beefmasters sale! Best bulls on the market! Place was Very quiet and peaceful! Every little detail was executed perfectly! Will return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

11 August 2022

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

Peaceful Getaway

This was the quiet time that we really needed! Our grandchildren, 5 and 8, loved feeding the cows. I was amazed at how much the cows entertained them. If they weren't feeding them then they were sitting by the fence talking to them. The cabin had everything we needed and was very cozy. It was wonderful just sitting on the porch reading a book with no interruptions and just the sounds of the country. No city noise! Karen was a great hostess! Ready to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian T., Oberlin

11 July 2022

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

If i could give it more stars i would.

This home was more amazing than i imagined. This is a great place to stay when trying to get away from the city life. Everything was very neat and clean. You walk in and immediately feel at home. One of my favorite parts of my stay was getting to feed the cows. They come up to the house maybe once a day in the mornings, very fun. I would highly recommend staying here for a weekend get away or longer. Got to meet with Karen and she’s a wonderful host, very fast when responding and very helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margarita O.

10 July 2022

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

Very nices and peaceful

I love everything around ❤

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

27 June 2022

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

Absolutely Lovely!

Pictures do not do this property justice! Our family of 4, including 2 teenage boys, were pleasantly surprised at how spacious the home was. It’s stocked with all you could possibly need and then some! We enjoyed the outdoor sitting areas to spend time together during the day, and in the evenings we all had our own space to wind down and have some quiet time. We enjoyed the huge front yard to gaze at the stars at night time, sat around the fire pit and roasted s’mores in the back yard and also utilized the grill for dinner! Our favorite activity from the stay was feeding the cows, that was an adventure ☺️The hosts were easy to communicate with and checked in with us several times during the stay to make sure things were going smoothly. Lovely property, great hosts. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sung Hyun C.

31 May 2022

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

Absolutely recommended

Karen is an amazing host. She was helpful and listening. House is clean, comfy and neat. Whatever you expect, you will get more than that.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

B W.

23 April 2022

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

Family trip about historical roots here

Easy snd attentive to our requests

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

RANDY R.

3 April 2022

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

Perfect country stay including friendly cows! So relaxing and peaceful.

We had a great peaceful comfortable getaway with friends. The country cottage house was cute and clean and had everything you needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim or Karen Garrett

The land and house are owned by a descendant of Hempstead Watermelon farmers that had been farming the land for over 100 years on this and several adjoining acres of land. The land surrounding the cottage now is used for cattle grazing and a small apiary farm. The owner was born and raised in Houston, but enjoyed weekends on the farm when the "old folks" were still around. The land has now been passed to his generation, and he has retired out "to the country" himself. The owners have lived in and loved raising their family of three children in Waller County since 1995. The children have moved back to the big city of Houston, but the owners enjoy the privacy and slow pace of the country.

Why they chose this property

This property is a quiet comfortable place to decompress. It is close enough to Houston for a weekend getaway, but also far enough away to just slow life down. There are many quaint little towns in neighboring counties that are only minutes away that have a lot of Texas to offer. Plenty of space to park your horse trailer and includes an RV hookup for additional guests in your party.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful sunrises and beautiful sunsets in a private quiet country setting.
Plenty of space and RV hookup for additional guests.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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