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Welcome to the Byrd's Nest...
WELCOME TO THE BYRD'S NEST BRAND NEW BARNDOMINIUM! COME STAY IN OUR BARN!
Dining Table & Barbecue Pit for outdoor dining
Property grounds
Private sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$258
avg per night

Explore the area

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Shiner, TX
  • Spoetzl Brewery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hallettsville Golf Course
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Splashway Waterpark
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed
Price is NZ$258 avg per night,

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About the area

Shiner

Located in Shiner, this farm stay is in the city centre. Shiner Gaslight Theater and Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Spoetzl Brewery and Vietnam Veterans Monument. Yoakum Heritage Museum and Hairgrove Saddlery and Gifts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

What's nearby

  • Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Hoffie & Lank Wolters Shiner Public Library - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Spoetzl Brewery - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hallettsville Golf Course - 25 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Splashway Waterpark - 49 min drive - 45.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoetzl Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Howard's Back Patio - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Snowflake Donuts - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Friday's Fried Chicken - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Amazing Views, Nightly star-filled skies, friendly farm animals...

Our one-bedroom barndominium features an oversized bedroom with two queen beds, a twin bed, and a queen sofa bed offering a comfortable stay for all guests. Enjoy abundant wildlife and breathtaking views from the covered porches. The property is complete with a barbecue pit, outdoor dining area, and an outdoor shower, perfect for family meals and relaxation. Ideal for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids). Conveniently located near the Spoetzl Brewery, historical markers, restaurants, and family-friendly activities.






Property manager

Marty Byrd
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have farm animals on the property.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
---------------- Pet Resort 7 mi
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking ONLY OUTDOORS AND BUTTS PICKED UP.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Views, Nightly star-filled skies, friendly farm animals... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Views, Nightly star-filled skies, friendly farm animals...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Views, Nightly star-filled skies, friendly farm animals...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Views, Nightly star-filled skies, friendly farm animals... located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hoffie & Lank Wolters Shiner Public Library, Shiner Gaslight Theater and Old Shiner City Hall. Welhausen Park and Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Amazing Views, Nightly star-filled skies, friendly farm animals... Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Family Reunion

Great place to stay and great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander D.

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

An Enjoyable Weekend Stay

This place was awesome to stay at. We really enjoyed being around the animals and the location provides a great view of the stars at night. Marty and James were very hospitable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Best little goat farm in Texas!

We had an amazing stay at the Byrds Nest. James and Marty, the owners, were very gracious and excellent hosts. The property is beautiful and a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. They have goats, peacocks, guinea fowl, turkeys, chickens and even a pig to hang out with. The goats are very friendly as are all the critters on the place. The barndominium is beautifully decorated and very clean. Beds were comfortable and you have all the comforts of home. We plan on going back, it was an excellent experience and highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

A Piece of Heaven on Earth

We wanted a place that was private, quiet and peaceful, and this rental turned out to be the perfect choice! The view of the countryside from our patio went on for miles. Always had a nice breeze! The farm animals were fun to watch, and the dogs were sweet and friendly. Our apartment was fresh and clean, and had everything we needed. The kitchen is very well stocked, if you want to cook at home. The drive into Shiner is quick and easy. We highly recommend this vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing weekend at the Birds Nest. Extremely relaxing! Shiner is a cute little town. The brewery/distillery is a must along with the Shiner Palace Saloon it has outstanding food and drinks. Marty and James are wonderful host and owners. Their property is clean and well maintain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay W., New Braunfels

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

Relaxing Retreat

Amazingly beautiful and peaceful! Marty and James were extremely accommodating! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed our stay. Will come back. Hosts very helpful. Enjoyed the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

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

Pleasant country stay

Very nice place. Clean & well appointed. Only dislike was no tv in the bedroom (but there is one in the closet that just hasn’t been hung yet)! 😉 Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P., Stanton

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

Great Stay

The Bird’s Nest is a quaint place in the country. It was peaceful , very nice and great hosts. The property has animals you can interact with- our granddaughter loved it. We loved staying here. The place was clean and newly built. Marty & James are so nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna S., Leander

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

Love this place!

This is the second time we’ve stayed here, and we had the best time. James and Marty are wonderful, it feels like we’re visiting family. The decor is something out of a magazine yet the rooms are extremely comfortable and functional. My 5-year old just LOVES the outdoor shower, animals garden... and I do too! Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Summer C.

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

Wonderful weekend!

We had such a great weekend at the Byrds Nest. It's so peaceful and beautiful. Marty and James are so wonderful and hospitable. We felt like we were staying with family. Our kids loved running the property and playing with the animals all day. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

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

Great Country Get-Away

We had a very quiet and relaxing stay at the Byrd’s Nest. The apartment was lovely and very spacious. We walked in and saw an anniversary cake awaiting us. What a thoughtful surprise! We also enjoyed a delicious jar of honey. The hospitality extended to us by Marty and James went above and beyond. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We stayed for a long weekend at the Byrd’s Nest and had a wonderful time! The farm dogs will play as long as you would like and the other animals are very friendly. There is plenty of seating outside to enjoy meals and the tremendous views during the day and the stars at night! The owners were accommodating of every need and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time. We will definitely return as soon as we get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

teresa r., TX, CO, OK, AK, MO, LA

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

Fun on the farm!

If you want to enjoy a getaway with a farm atmoshere, this is the place. Marty & James will make you feel right at home, & are very accommodating hosts. The property is as described in the pics. Have fun exploring their property & viewing/petting their array of barnyard companions!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna C.

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

Nature, comfortable and clean

We had a wonderful time! We fell in love with the 3 blue healers. Rocky, Shiner and Bebe. They were so sweet and we played with them a lot at night. The property is beautiful and out in nature. Loooved the outdoor shower. They have goats, chickens, roosters, it was so neat. James was so kind and he and helped us with directions to the local grocery store, Patek’s. It’s small but has everything you need. Also has great deli/butcher shop in the back. James also had a cheesecake waiting for us for our anniversary. We will definitely be back. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R., //

Quiet, special comfort!

Marty and James’s Byrd’s Nest is a uniquely comfortable and welcoming countryside rental. Updated and attractive decor go hand in hand with charming anenities such as a private patio and wonderful outdoor shower. Wish we’d had more time to spend with resident animal and plant life and just enjoy the open, serene vistas. Owners are such nice owners/hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorri W., Houston, Tx

Gracious country living

We are delighted to have found this wonderful property. The pictures accurately represent the level of quality, but can’t capture the excellent experience. From the kind and gracious hosts to the well appointed kitchen, the Barndominium seemed a home away from home for our three generation party of four. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy and Bob C., Biloxi, Mississippi

Loved our Stay

We loved our time at the Barndominium. It was a great place for me to hang out while my husband was working and he enjoyed it in the evenings. It was clean, beautifully decorated, had everything you could possibly need to cook or grill your own meals. We have stayed in many properties around the country and this one was the "Best". James and Marty were the perfect hosts, and I feel like we have made new life long friends. Bob and I look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leisa B.

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

Country Life

Wish we would have been able to spend more time at the property with the scenery and animals. Hopefully next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

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

I didn't want to leave!

This place was wonderful. It's so quiet and peaceful. Our barndominium was clean and very comfortable. Anything that you needed was there. It is a very short drive to Shiner. The best part of the trip were those puppies. Would love to come back in the spring! Thank you Marty and James.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

What's not to love

We stayed in The Nest, a modern one bedroom apartment with the most impressive amount of pots, pans, casserole dishes, and quality tableware I think I have ever seen ! Tastefully decorated and comfortable. Only negative: absence of a reading lamp anywhere. The owners are friendly without being intrusive. Pastoral setting lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

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

Summer Country Weekend Getaway

The Byrd's nest was just what we were looking for a quick weekend summer getaway for family and friends. It was quiet, peaceful, and the Byrds' were very hospitable. Mrs. Byrd welcomed us the first day with a sign on the door (nice touch by the way). The décor on the inside of the barndominum matched the personality of Mrs. Byrd. Our favorite part was the nice patio slab where you can watch the sunset and sunrise and enjoy cool summer winds. We plan on coming back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Chris H.

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

Visiting a second time should tell you...

We brought our kids here for some country getaway, fresher air, peace and quiet, engaging with farm animals, playing outside, going fishing. Checks all the boxes. The country dogs can get tiring with wanting to fetch all the time but are super nice and friendly. We love us some Shiner and appreciate the Bryd's hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra C., Tomball, USA

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

A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF HEAVEN!

5 ladies in our group stayed in the Barndominium for 1 night but it wasn’t nearly long enough for us to take in everything at this breathtaking property. Hosts have thought of everything for your memorable stay, and were so very kind gracious & accommodating. They have put ALOT of love & hard work in their place & it shows! All modern interior, incredible gardens and such a variety of well cared for animals! There is something here for everyone but for me it was the outdoor shower under the stars with the softest water! We absolutely loved it! Deb, Tomball, TX
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna S., Leander

Country haven

This place doesn’t only provide overnight accommodations, it’s an adventure. It’s peaceful, beautiful and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The owners are wonderful and have established quite a farm - goats, turkeys, quail, rabbits, chickens and a gorgeous pond with fish. Extensive porches to watch the sunset and deer. And we loved the outside shower. My 4-year-old wanted to shower twice a day. 😀. And he literally cried when we left. He continues to ask when we’re going back to the farm, and I say with confidence: Soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019