Dog-Trot Home on secluded acreage with pool and game room.

Spring Branch, Texas
$339 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The home is¬ built in the style of the old Texas German settlers’ “dog-trot” log cabins and barns, with a central breezeway. Two downstairs bedrooms (sleeping 4 total), each have a bathroom. One large bunk room upstairs (sleeping 6) also has a 3-piece bathroom. The kitchen has all cooking and serving ware needed. Local Texas wine and a welcome basket is included for those who book 3 nights or more.

Game room across breezeway with billiards, game table, board games, poker set and shuffleboard. Outside activities include basketball, ping pong, corn-hole and swimming. Fire Pit with cooking grill and gas grill included. Family living at its best!

Home sits 1/4 mile off a one-lane, quiet county road good for cycling, running, or just leisurely strolls. Round swimming pool that looks like a livestock tank, along with an old cabin rebuilt as a pool house, and a working windmill and water feature, all come together to add to the charm of the property.

Situated on secluded acreage, yet only 30 minutes to northern edge of San Antonio, this home provides privacy, backing up to a 3000-acre ranch and no neighbors around. Sit on the back porch facing the ranch with your coffee in the morning or wine in the evening and enjoy the solitude broken only by the grazing cows. Sit by the pool house in the evening and watch the bats (in season) feed on the moths and sweep down to drink from the pool!

Entire house is supplied by filtered and purified rainwater. If you have never bathed or washed your hair in rainwater, you will see softer skin and hair your first day! If you would like to know more about rainwater catchment, we would be glad to give you a tour of our process and equipment.

This ranch supports a cow/calf operation. We can produce natural grass-fed beef on this rather small plot using a technique called Intensive Grazing. We breed British Whites and never have to use antibiotics and rarely must supplement their feed. If you would like to know more about Intensive Grazing and how we have improved our grasslands, we would be glad to show you our process.

Owners live on ranch in main house. It was built in the German vernacular architectural style, meaning local traditions and customs were used in its design and construction. A quick tour of the house can be made available.

Please Note: Our two Catahoula ranch dogs roam the 40 acres around the house freely and are great with people.

Local attractions within 30-minute drive include Cascade Caverns, 10 wineries, 6 breweries (Rough Diamond less than 5 min), and 3 distilleries. The Canoe Livery to swim or rent a kayak/canoe/tube on the Guadalupe River is only 8 min away. Drive some of the most scenic farm-to-market roads in Texas to New Braunfels (30 min), Luckenbach (45 min) and Fredericksburg (1hr). Tour the LBJ National Historical Park, only 30 minutes away, where the original 1884 barn we copied as our own Guest Haus exists. Canyon Lake is 20 minutes away and there is room at the guest house to park your boat.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Rafting Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Xavier H.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2024

    Stayed Apr 7, 2024

    This place was quiet and close enough to town but far enough off the roads to relax and unwind. Nature at its best right at your fingertips. The moment we arrive the butterfly convention commenced. The wild flowers brought them in droves. Come visit and if you do use the “rain” water showers and thank me later! It’s amazing on your hair. Family friendly for all ages & the game room was perfect for all of us. Will definitely be back!

  • Brenee M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Property is amazing - beautiful mix of history and modern amenities. We enjoyed the game room, pool, watching the pollinators, bats, and scenery. Easy to find, easy drive to San Antonio and New Braunfels/Gruene. Clean, well appointed.

  • Pamela S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    The property is beautiful it was perfect for our family getaway.

  • Jeremy B.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    The perfect place!!

  • April M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Good communication, easy check in/out, beautiful ranch, 3 cows and best dog, Katy and awesome cat. The landscaping and decorations are very well thought out and amazing! Game room has everything you need for entertainment. Within 15-30 mins from everything for day trips. Brought home a rock for our rock gardens to remember Oden Ranch! Added another year of great memories and fun times. Thank you David & Athena!

  • karen s.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    The house was very clean and the pool. Plenty of pool towels and other towels. Would definitely stay again. So glad we found this place. The flowers and nature beautiful. Great communication with the owner David. Thank you for the awesome stay!!!

  • Allison G.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    I just can’t put into words how private and peaceful Oden Ranch is. If you love the TX Hill Country, don’t miss this spot. The property, from top to bottom, is immaculate. The hosts are wonderful. It’s a perfect distance from both Austin and San Antonio for day trips. You feel so secluded but are only 20-30 minutes from food and entertainment. 10/10 recommend and we can’t wait to go back!

  • Kimberlie G.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    Very rarely have I been able to get my children, spouses, and grandchildren together in one room since they left the nest. Although my husband and I live near the area, we thought it would be amazing to bring the remainder of the family into thisresort so they could enjoy their siblings. They all had a spectacular time using the game room, ping pong table, very comfy bedrooms, privacy, large kitchen and BBQ pit, and beautiful outside areas to take family photos. David was very accommodating and Katie, the pup, kept us all smiling. We will certainly book again when our schedules become ideal again.

  • Larry P.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2024

    Stayed Apr 9, 2024

    Great location for visiting area attractions. Excellent accommodations, well run property.

  • Kim P.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2024

    Stayed Apr 2, 2024

    In the area for our daughter’s wedding. Property is beautiful and so peaceful. Highly recommend!

  • Christine P.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2024

    Stayed Mar 26, 2024

    This was such a wonderful place for our family vacation. The location is so peaceful and the ranch was just perfect for quiet time spent with family. David was so kind and explained how the ranch operates, gave us a tour, and responded quickly to our questions. We enjoyed exploring the property, playing with the goats, swimming in the pool, playing basketball and the many other games available in the game room. This will certainly be one of our favorite trips! The house was so unique and had everything we needed. And, we LOVED Katy, the cattle dog. She greeted us each morning and kept us company each day. I can't recommend this property enough!

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$339+
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