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Newly renovated property on Exotic Game Ranch, minutes from downtown

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Renovated Red Barn
Entrance gate to the property
Private drive up to property
Upstairs front entrance
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Austin Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Newly renovated property on Exotic Game Ranch, minutes from downtown

Enjoy the peacefulness of an authentic Texas ranch just minutes from downtown Austin. Nestled just off of Highway 290, this easily accessible, newly renovated Red Barn Studio is located on 90 acres of land. If you rent for 7 nights you get the 7th night free! (discount will be adjusted once the rental request has been submitted). This property boasts spectacular hill county views and is surrounded by exotic game where you can watch the camels, zebras, wildebeests, scimitar oryx and a donkey. The lower level of the Red Barn has an open studio style floor plan with a living area, wall mounted tv, queen bed, twin bunk beds, full kitchen, counter dining for 4, full bathroom, laundry room with full size washer and dryer set and a fully furnished covered patio with a gas grill and more. Upstairs is a large living area with plenty of seating, a wall mounted tv, another bedroom with queen bed and wall mounted tv, full bathroom, full kitchen, counter dining for 4 and beautiful deck- perfect for sunrises and sunsets! There is free WiFi access throughout the property and streaming tv services. The Red Barn Studio is a gateway to the hill country, winery tours, many local wedding venues and much more. There is also plenty of room for a helicopter to land.

Property manager

Joe Turner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only guests approved for the stay are allowed on the property. No additional day guests are allowed.
If you are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19 (i.e. fever, cough, or shortness of breath etc.), or self-isolating, please do not enter the property.
No Smoking. Do not attempt to approach the animals.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Austin is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Lake Austin and Zilker Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Barton Springs Pool. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Burger Stadium, or consider a night out at Broken Spoke. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Austin Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Chapel Dulcinea - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Sixth Street - 20 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 20 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Simply Pho House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jester King Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated property on Exotic Game Ranch, minutes from downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated property on Exotic Game Ranch, minutes from downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated property on Exotic Game Ranch, minutes from downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated property on Exotic Game Ranch, minutes from downtown located?

Situated in Austin, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fox Hill Dog Park, Ascension Seton Southwest and Bannockburn Baptist Church. Radha Madhav Dham and Jump Wild are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yancy Lynn C.

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

Friends Trip

The is our second time staying here. Loved the property and the animals
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Great place!

This was a peaceful, clean, and spacious place for us to use as a home base near our local event. The location was convenient, and the sunrise views were just gorgeous! We also enjoyed watching the exotic animals on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

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

Wedding

Great location for the us to stay for our son’s wedding close by. Property was beautiful and communication with the owner was great. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

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

Feels like the Savannah, but close to the busy town

This is a lovely location. It is really relaxing and seeing the animals right by the rental was wonderful. The owner was very helpful but also not intrusive. We would go back. We had a bit of a mix up for the check in but it was quickly sorted out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Wonderful stay- great for extended family!

Very nice layout! Queen, full bath and full kitchen upstairs. Queen, bunks, full bath, kitchen and laundry downstairs. Downstairs entry has just a couple of steps for those who are challenged by stairs. Balcony upstairs for distance view of animals and downstairs covered patio for up close encounters with camels and zebras. Attentive host close by. Great stay, relaxing, comfortable and fun animals!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Game Ranch Hideaway

The location was perfect for our needs for a 3 day weekend. Having a couple of camels and Mama Donk as neighbors was entertaining. The "Barn house" has a nice upper deck where we enjoyed coffee in the morning and libations in the evening. Having one bedroom up and the other down was nice for privacy. The owner was responsive when we needed to ask for hand soap, clean sink sponges and more dish soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

A beautiful getaway

Check in was normally at 4 but the owners were amazing and let us check in early to get ready for a wedding we came to town for. The Camels, Zebras, Wildebeest, and the Donkey were very neat to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Z.

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

Relaxing setting

We needed a place close to where we were looking for an apartment, and this was perfect. Accommodations were modern and clean, with thoughtful touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

We loved the location, about 30 minutes from the airport. Fairly easy to get into downtown, but near fun venues in hill country. Property was clean and roomy. Fun to view the animals from the deck. Gorgeous sunrises.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla G.

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

Best place for family with kids!

We LOVED our stay here so much we extended it one more day. If we get the chance to, we’ll be booking again for a stay in the summer. The land the property is on is so big and beautiful. The property itself, is so nice and well kept, looks very new. We are a family of four: myself, husband, 6 yo son, and 1 yo daughter. We had plenty of space, necessary amenities and more. The animals come to eat early in the morning and so the kids loved watching them, that was a whole activity in and of itself. The backyard and patio were awesome for our kids to play around (we took horse shoes, balls, bubbles, and small kites) also plenty of space to walk my daughter around in her stroller. We loved sitting out on the balcony, another place to watch the animals from, but best of all for watching the sunrise. The balcony view is beautiful and so peaceful. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, Joseph. He is such a kind and funny person and we enjoyed chatting with him on the first day we arrived. Lots of local/near places to get food including a new HEB. We shopped there to buy groceries for grilling out. The property has a good grill and necessary utensils so we had a great little cookout for the 4 of us. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed here. Very calm and relaxing getaway! Thank you so much Joe!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safari in Austin

Everything was as described. The owner was a bit confused on our check in & the gate code was incorrect. Quickly rectified & we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yancy C.

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

Last Minute Get Away

We had the best time exploring the Austin area. The red barn was the perfect home base. Sunrise out on the deck with the beautiful animals is hard to beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alec S.

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

Weekend visit with two kids

The property was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. We booked at very short notice but the owner responded very quickly. It was great for the kids to see the animals from the balcony and it made the trip extra special for them. Its a great central location for Pedernales State Park, Lake Travis and downtown Houston. The layout is not ideal for toddlers because of the stairs and high beds but we made it work just fine. Definitely recommend staying here for a very peaceful and comfortable stay perfectly positioned for daytrips to Hill Country's best spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great place!

We loved staying here! It was clean, there was plenty of room and everything was exactly like the pictures. We brought our kids and our 3 year old loved looking at all of the animals!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire L., Cayman Islands

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

Amazing rental

We had a fantastic week, Joe was a fabulous host and nothing was too much trouble. The kids (and grown ups) loved seeing the animals every day and feeding moma donk!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

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

Great Family Friendly Property!

We very much enjoyed our stay here! We all enjoyed feeding the camels and the view from the deck is beautiful. Delightfully tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Austin but not too far out. Property is nicely renovated and very comfortable. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great time

My friends and I had a great time. The layout was great. It was clean and well stocked. Seeing the wildlife was pretty awesome. Plenty of breweries on the same road just minutes away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Cute family adventure!

We rented for two nights for my husbands birthday just us and our toddler and baby. It was a peaceful clean and adorable accommodation. We had one minor issue with an appliance not working which didn’t bother us at all and when I let Joseph know as a courtesy FYI he came over immediately to assess and fix for us. Would recommend! Kids loved watching the animals get fed in the mornings :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D., United States

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

Fun place!

Loved this property - the animals are amazing and the views are so peaceful Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S., DALLAS

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

Beautiful country oasis near Austin

We loved our stay at the Red Barn! It is on the outskirts of Austin, allowing us to spend our days exploring the city. In the mornings and evenings, though, we enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the ranch, and watching the camels, wildebeest, zebras, and donkey from the beautiful deck. (Note: The sunrise comes out directly in front of the deck for early risers...it is beautiful and you can watch the animals wake from their slumber as well.) The place itself had everything we needed, and the family was very comfortable. No issues whatsoever...we will absolutely return given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darin R.

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

Better than advertised

This was a very beautiful cabin and the view was amazing! The camels, zebras, wildebeest, and donkey were awesome. This place was better than advertised and we will definitely be back. Thank you to the property owner for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

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

Excellent Place

We had the best time at this place. So nice to wake up in the mornings and have coffee with a beautiful view of all the animals right out you back door. The location was great, peaceful country experience, and not far from state parks and restaurants. My son loved having the downstairs all to himself. We will definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Location was great for hiking trails around Austin area.

The Redbarn place was nice. Great morning sunrises and peaceful evenings. The camels, zebras, deers, donkey and wildebeests were cool to see and take pictures. I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cole W.

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

Incredibly Unique Place!

We stayed for 4th of July weekend and had a great time. The location is surrounded by wineries and distilleries, perfect spot for beautiful drives to nearby attractions. The house was very clean and communication with Joe was great. The best part though, is the animals! We walked right up to camels, zebras and donkeys. We got some great pictures and had an amazing view of 10+ firework shows at once. Overall, it was a great experience and we'd be happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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