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Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside

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Interior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mason, TX
  • The Odeon Theatre
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Texas Tech University
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • South Llano River State Park
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside

Enjoy our Windmill Cabin, which offers updated style with quiet, countryside living. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is a perfect getaway. Use the Wi-fi to stay connected or leave the world behind and enjoy the serenity and quiet.

Watch DVDs or streaming services on the big screen TV. Or move to the outdoor patio and watch the ‘really big’ natural spaces. The kitchen is stocked with utensils, cookware and spices. Laundry room equipped with washer/dryer and big enough for storage needs.

Mornings are brilliant sunrises and sunsets are colorful events followed by a canopy of a billion stars. This is no boring flatland. Hike the hills and valleys and you are likely to spot Whitetail deer, rabbits, turkeys, raccoons, roadrunners and more.

Improve your accuracy at the Archery Range (200 yards from the house). Hike or take the short drive (about 1 ½ mi) to the Recreation Center. Test your skill with horseshoes, shoot some pool or best your friend at ping pong or many other games. The swimming pool is cool relief on a hot day. Recreation Center is only for guests of our two houses.

Enjoy the entire house, the Recreation Center, the Swimming Pool and the hiking trails on 486 acres of hills, ravines and creeks.

We live on another section of the ranch and will assist you by phone, email or in person if needs arise.

Bluebonnets and other colorful wildflowers abound in this area. Chart your own course or use the ‘Bluebonnet Trails’ guide to map a route.

Go left or right and in 9 miles be cooling off in the Llano River. Another 9 miles to the left and you can explore the historic town of Mason. This small town has plenty of history and 2 museums. Antiques and collectibles or just plain ‘stuff’ can be found in multiple shops. Mason boasts a number of restaurants and a movie theater. Time it right and you may also enjoy a music concert in the historic Odeon Theater.

London Grocery and Grill is 18 miles from gate. Select one of the five tables and get ready for some good grub. The German town of Fredericksburg is a great shopping destination or just stroll the sidewalks and enjoy the many restaurants in town. Kerrville is in the same area. This area is also home to countless wineries where you can lounge and enjoy the best of Texas wines.

Be aware of wildlife.

Property manager

Billy Baschnagel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Fee for two pets. Inquire if more than two.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Mason

Located in Mason, this cabin is in a rural area. Local landmarks include St. Joseph Catholic Church and The Odeon Theatre, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Mason County Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mason, TX

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Catholic Church - 33 min drive - 30.9 km
  • The Odeon Theatre - 33 min drive - 31.3 km
  • M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library - 34 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Texas Tech University - 45 min drive - 44.1 km
  • South Llano River State Park - 54 min drive - 52.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Does Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keep Manhattan, Just Give Me That Countryside located?

This family-friendly Mason cabin is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Llano River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Mason County Museum and St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Odeon Theatre and M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arin F.

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

Katemcy Rock Crawl

We wanted a place to stay close enough to the rock crawl but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet! What a great, relaxing place with amazing views! We had a great time and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Weekend hunting trip

Great place to stay that is clean and located in a great place to relax. Close to hunting lease
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Secluded

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Girls weekend retreat

This property was perfect for our friends birthday retreat. It was peaceful and quiet. The host was super responsive. I would highly recommend this place as a nice, quiet a stay, especially if you want to disconnect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

EDDY C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location was great but cabin cleanliness was very subpar

The location and the surrounding area of the cabin/property was peaceful and that's was the only good part of this trip. The cabin cleanliness or lack of cleanliness was a totally different story. I will start will all the dishes, utensils and glasses that were greasy/dirty. We had to wash everything before we used it. The stovetop looked like someone had previously cooked and was wiped off with only a napkin. The bed sheets, pillow cases and comforters all had blood stains, YES BLOOD STAINS, that we had to strip the beds and wash everything! When we removed the pillow cases, we noticed that the pillows all had nasty large drool/spill stains on them. The shower had lukewarm water (the control arm did not let you make it any hotter). If you want to enjoy the firepit, the owner recommends you purchase "large" bundles of firewood for $20 each which is a ripoff since it's just a regular $10 bundled you can purchase elsewhere. They promoted a gas and a charcoal grill but I would not cook anything on those two unless you want to eat rust with your meal. The gas grill was rusted throughout all of the inside parts. Same goes for the charcoal grill. Same goes with the promoted DVD player that is not plugged in and you are not able to plug in since there is no HDMI plug on it. We tried to enjoy our stay but having to clean the cabin and wash all the linen defeated the purpose of a weekend getaway. I highly recommend you stay away until the owners do a better job cleaning the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander V.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

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

Amazing Country Getaway

Our family and dogs had a great week at the Windmill cabin. No one was staying at the other cabin so it felt as though we truly had the whole ranch to ourselves. We breifly met the owners and ranch hand, all were very kind and let us do our own thing. Rec room is a fully stocked community room with kitchen, games, and pool. Loved exploring and will definitely be back with more friends and/or family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

Birthday Get Away

Came up for along weekend for my husband’s birthday we truly enjoyed the beauty and quietness of this cabin . We brought our two dogs and they enjoyed our long walks. We went to the Rec Center one day and swam , we also played pool, ping pong, and air hockey we really worked up a sweat had so much fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco S.

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

Great getaway

Great getaway from the work/city life
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaceson W.

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

Great hill country get-away

Very relaxing and quiet. Just what we needed. Very secluded, which is exactly what we were looking for. Property managers were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlie n.

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

Great stay

Great stay, everything was great. Just wish we could have stayed a little longer, but we had to get back to the big city. Billy was a great host. We had everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Nice and quiet

Lovely place to stay,beautiful scenery and lots of places to hike!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Relaxing

Country Bliss! Great place to kick back & relax! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan L.

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

Big Sky, Cozy Cabin

If everyone would turn their damn lights off we could all enjoy the stars everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayme D.

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

Perfect Getaway from the City!

This house was the perfect getaway! As soon as we drove in, I felt like I was back on my deer lease and the second you get to the house, you realize it is so much more! Beautiful views and the most amazing sunsets! Billy, I cant tell you how much it means to us that we could bring our dogs. They had the best time chasing lizards around the house and playing down at the Llano. The house is fully furnished and stocked, so leave the camp box at home. They cover it all, to ensure you have all the comforts of home. We cannot wait to come back and explore the prooerty more one day! Thank you both so much for hosting us in ypur home and sharing ypur little slice of Heaven! God Bless and see you next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Beautiful!

Loved the property and the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anita H.

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

Quiet and Secluded

The cabin is nicely decorated. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen is fully furnished. The Host was very nice and accessible. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Billy Baschnagel

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My wife and I lived in Austin for many years and raised our four wonderful kids there. Now, we want to enjoy the slower pace of life out in the country in Mason, TX. We have decided to list different houses on our property on VRBO so others can enjoy this lifestyle too, even if just for a weekend.

We are no strangers to VRBO hosting as previously we had a property on Lake LBJ (our daughter listed through her profile). We did enjoy hosting, so here we are with round two!

Languages:

English

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