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Ranch oasis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!

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Big Oak Tree, Outdoor Seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Round Mountain, TX
  • Slick Rock Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Texas Hill Country Wineries
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Horse Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ranch oasis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!

Enjoy the peace and quiet in this 1 bedroom+ loft cabin in the Heart of the Hill Country. The location is somewhat remote but also close to all of the amazing activities that the Hill Country has to offer: Swimming, hiking, biking, horse back riding, dining, the 290 wine trail & more! Equine/pet friendly! Bring your horse along to share your vacation with our 2 horses that occupy the ranch, as well as our 5 goats and 2 miniature donkeys Bud & Sissy. Get the full Texas experience at Salty Dog Ranch! Up to 3 dogs are welcome for a $75 per pet fee. Large fenced yard for their safety- dogs must remain inside the yard or on leash to keep them safe from the ranch animals- especially the donkeys! Donkey are protectors and dogs are viewed as a threat, they will kick/stomp your dog if it is loose and chasing them. Please never leave your children or pets unattended!! We are not responsible for injury to registered guests, pets, children or additional guests. The cabin is cozy with fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer and Smart TV & DVD Player. Pretty hill country views, big oak trees and ample opportunity to interact with the livestock.

Property manager

Dana Yarter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Careful on loft stairs- not responsible for injury
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Up to 3 horses are allowed, see description.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not harass or be mean to animals- Interact w/ animals at your own risk. Animals are friendly but could step on/bite you. Not responsible for injury
Please do not let children climb on the ladder to the loft, or jump off of the loft. we are NOT responsible for injury/accident while utilizing loft
Unauthorized guest are not allowed. Additional guest fee of $10 per person per night for each guest over 4

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Round Mountain

Located in Round Mountain, this cabin is in a rural area. Marta Stafford Fine Art and TASTE Wine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Bronco Off-Roadeo and Exotic Resort Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Round Mountain, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake LBJ - 19 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Slick Rock Golf Course - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina - 21 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lake Marble Falls - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Texas Hill Country Wineries - 23 min drive - 27.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Round Mountain Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oli's Kitchen Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bronco Ballroom & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Real New Orleans Style Restaur - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tottie's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranch oasis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Ranch oasis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch oasis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ranch oasis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of McReynolds Winery, Bronco Off-Roadeo and Dead Man's Hole. Highland Lakes and Exotic Resort Zoo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

We love Salty Dog!

So much fun hanging out with the animals and chilling on the porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davey S.

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

Sweet property and sweet animal friends

The property was beautiful and the house was clean and quaint. The animals were a lot of fun and my wife had THE BEST time. When the review says you need to be comfortable with the animals, you definitely do. They weren’t aggressive or anything but they were persistent, especially Roman the goat. I had to fight him a bit with an ice chest for the right to get in the porch My only suggestion is the gate to the porch needs to either swing in the other direction or there needs to be better footing around the base of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Relaxing Hill Country Stay

We had a wonderful, peaceful stay over the July 4th weekend. We brought our dogs and the property was close to Inks Lake State Park and Pedernales Falls State park for wonderful hiking. After meeting and becoming familiar with the horses, donkeys and goats the dogs were fine. It was very nice to have the fenced yard to let the dogs off lead safely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie T.

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

Weekend getaway

The location was ideal, place was clean, and the animals were fun to interact with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

Perfect

Loved the deck and the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jledkins

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

Perfect country getaway

From the perfectly decorated porch and interior, to the amazingly friendly farm animals, this property was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful sunsets, star gazing, feeding the animals, and being located 15 mins from Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, and Johnson City, made this stay perfect. We will miss Milo (the super friendly bull) until we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Our stay was just the peaceful escape we were looking for. Our pups don't do fireworks and the ranch was the perfect place for them and us too. It was secluded enough for us, yet close enough to town for a dinner run if we desired. The accommodations were great and the added bonus of the farm animals was so fun! Dana and Shawn were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

The most peaceful place on Earth.

This is the second mommy and me vacation I have taken here. My kids LOVE the animals. They are so friendly, there when you wake up, and there when you go to bed. My son loved Milo (gentle giant) and grew so attached to him that we had to go search for him after a rainstorm because my son wanted to make sure he didn't get hurt during the rain. The property is perfect for a quiet retreat. Any storm chasers out there would love this place. We were able to enjoy one of the coolest lightening storms of my life. You could see for miles as the storms rolled in and your view isn't blocked by things like it would be in the city. I will absolutely be returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay F., Tucson AZ

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

Nice place and able to walk over to see the kids

Right next-door to my kids place so it was very convenient and I appreciate all the work put in to fixing the place up. It’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

Great time and really enjoyed the animals

We had a great time at Salty Dog Ranch! The home was super clean, cozy very well stocked. Our hosts were very nice and even came back with food for the animals so we can feed them. We loved having the animals come by and visit us! This was a major highlight, definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Great

This is a great property. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Best vacation!

We loved every minute of the most pleasant and relaxing vacation we’ve ever had. The cabin was very comfortable, even with our daughter and 3 grands spending two days with us. The animals were so much fun, and warmed up to us quickly. There were different areas outside to have a fire to sit around, or enjoy the sight and sounds from the porch/patio, and even have a meal out under the trees in the picnic area. We just can’t say enough about our week there…..it was wonderful and just what we needed to destress. Wayne and Eva
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy F.

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

Fun place

Great place to bring the kids
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAT O., KNOXVILLE, TN, USA

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

Nice Cabin, well equipped,animals are great!

Really nice cabin with all the esentials. Horses, mules, cow & bull make the experience great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Great get away

Quite weekend in the hill country
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Relaxation in the Hill Country

The cabin was perfect for our needs. It was even cuter in person, with many updates and well - equipped. My grandson enjoyed all the animals, and we enjoyed the fresh air and the fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cerrita P., Pflugerville

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

Perfect Escape from Suburbia

This was an escape long weekend to slow down, relax, and recharge. This is said by two retired people! We have busy lives and live in a overgrowing part of Texas with too many newbies! The Salty Dog Ranch was a perfect country retreat for us! From being greeted as we arrived to the great communication while staying, the owners were very hospitable. Great info at the cabin too about the animals and safety around them. The two horses, two donkeys, and bull made for very entertaining company on the ranch. The cabin was well equipped and we were able to catch a few Christmas movies as well using Netflix. I was able to cook breakfasts easily and did well with making black eyed peas and collard greens for New Year’s Day using my crockpot and the large pots in the kitchen! Kitchen also had cast iron skillet for the cornbread. You will enjoy the country vibe and down home feeling the cabin gives you inside and out! It says to you “make yourself at home, sit a spell, and hang out on the porch to watch the sunset!!” You are about half way in between Marble Falls and Johnson City. Both places with interesting sights, restaurants, parks, and historical settings. There are lakes there but currently water levels are low. The cabin is in a great location and a long drive from big cities such as Austin and San Antonio. The owners have set up the ranch so nicely and have really worked on many details to make it that great cabin in the country. Please pay attention to keeping your dogs on leash especially for their safety. My husband and I returned home rested and with great pictures of our dogs looking out windows at horses and running the fence line of the great yard area with one of the donkeys!! We recommend you get out to this country cabin and sit on the porch with a beverage of choice and breathe deeply while watching the sun slip behind the trees and hills!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

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

Quiet and comfortable!

My family really enjoyed our stay at the Ranch. Animals were super friendly, house was clean and tidy, owners were great to work with, and the location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

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

The peace we needed

Loved the location and the animals. Perfect for a little R&R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg P.

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

Country Living at it's Best

Upon arriving the first evening, we were eagerly greeted by two friendly and curious Donkeys. The next morning we were greeted near the cabin's deck by the Donkeys and two of the three Horses. The owners provided Horse Treats for the guests to feed the friendly animals, which is a nice touch. The Cabin itself is very well appointed and decorated very comfortably. The cabin makes very good use of available space and is very clean, quiet, safe and the perfect country get-away spot. My spouse really appreciated the decorative touches throughout the cabin, which helped make the cabin feel warm and inviting. The protective enclosed pet yard was both necessary and appreciated. The owners have pretty much thought of everything on this property. We really enjoyed our stay at the Cabin on Salty Dog Ranch. We would happily book/stay another fantastic vacation for this amazing property which is perfectly situated between Marbke Falls and Johnson City in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Break from the city

Peaceful and pleasant
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariel M.

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

Loved the animals

My daughter absolutely loved spending the weekend with your animals. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bo C.

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

Quiet

The four legged hosts were very entertaining. The two legged host was very informative about the area, history and things to do. The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joel B.

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

Great location, hidden gem.

Very much enjoyed our stay, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

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

Ranch Living

My wife and I booked this property to celebrate my son's 1st birthday and to also take a mini vacation. We've always loved the Hill Country area and came across Salty Dog Ranch. What sold it to us were the animals and just the beautiful cabin. We were looking specifically for a two bedroom place so that our 1 year old can nap and not be disturbed. This cabin did the trick! I was very impressed with the property and noticed that the Salty Dog Ranch team had done some upgrades from the pictures that I saw on the listing. I would say that the pictures on the listing do not do it justice. It was more beautiful in person. There were also little things that made it even more hospitable such as the the property manager providing charcoal and lighter fluid, extra pantry items/food to cook, bathroom supplies, disposable plates and utensils, their own Hulu and Netflix accounts, and plenty of kitchen essentials. I know they are small things but it made our stay more personal and homey. We did visit the nearby towns and ventured out, but we always could not wait to hangout with Milo, Daisy, and the gang at the end of the day. They were always stopping by our patio deck and seeking treats and someone to pet them. What my family and I will miss the most is sitting out in the deck during the cool breeze of the morning/evening, all the animals, and star gazing. Thank you Dana for sharing a little slice of ranch living. I do agree with all the other reviews in that Dana is an excellent host and the pride that her, her family, and team for that ranch is noticeable as soon as you drive through the gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dana Yarter

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I am a born and raised Texan and have been in the Hill Country my whole life. I am the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX of Marble Falls and have been in the real estate industry for 30 years. This is my second Airbnb/VRBO Venture and I pride myself in providing a great guest experience that will be remembered! This ranch is my family's pride and joy, we plan to eventually live there full time. I look forward to sharing our little piece of heaven with our guests!

Why they chose this property

The cabin is small and quaint but very comfortable! Enjoy the peace and quiet in this 1 bedroom+ loft cabin in the Heart of the Hill Country. The location is somewhat remote but also close to all of the amazing activities that the Hill Country has to offer: Swimming, hiking, biking, horse back riding, dining, wineries & more! Equine friendly! Bring your horse along to share your vacation with our 2 horses that occupy the ranch, as well as our bull calf Milo and his bride Daisy and 2 miniature donkeys. Get the full Texas experience at Salty Dog Ranch! Dogs are welcome- up to 3 dogs for a $75 per pet fee. All dogs must remain inside the large fenced yard or on leash for their protection from the ranch animals- especially the donkeys. Donkey are protectors and dogs are viewed as a threat to them- if you dog is loose and approach the donkeys they will kick/stomp them to protect themselves. We are not responsible for injury to registered guest, pets, children or additional guest/visitors. Never leave pets or children unattended!

What makes this property unique

Spend your days playing with and loving on all the ranch animals! All the animals love lots of petting & treats. We are close to Pedernales Falls State Park, Inks Lake State Park, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, the Sweet Berry Farm (& Pumpkin Patch) the Hill Country Wine Trail that runs from Johnson City to Fredericksburg & so much more! The round paddock on the property will hold up to 3 horses for an additional $75 a night. Horses boarded on the property need to have proof of negative Coggins. Horses must remain in pen- no free roaming. Up to 3 dogs are allowed for $75 per dog & use the fenced yard attached to the cabin or be leashed at all times for their protection from the ranch animals. Especially the donkeys! Donkeys are protectors and dogs are viewed as a threat to them if your dog approaches the donkeys they will kick/stomp them to protect themselves. We are not responsible for injury to registered guests, pets, children or additional guest/visitors. Never leave pets or children unattended!

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English

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