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The Howdy Retreat - Family & Team-Friendly Stay

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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College Station, TX
  • Texas A&M University - College Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kyle Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Reed Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Howdy Retreat - Family & Team-Friendly Stay

Short-Term Rental Permit # STR2024-000233

Welcome to The Howdy Retreat – A Spacious Group Getaway Near Texas A&M

Planning a visit to Bryan/College Station? The Howdy Retreat is a beautifully decorated ~2,400 sq/ft vacation rental located just minutes from Texas A&M University, Kyle Field, Reed Arena, and local attractions. It’s the perfect home base for game day weekends, graduations, family reunions, or sports tournaments.

Why Guests Choose The Howdy Retreat:

Ideal for Large Groups and Families - The home features four spacious bedrooms, two living areas, and an open floor plan designed for socializing and comfort. It’s a great fit for extended families, school groups, or teams visiting the area.

Great for Sports Teams and Event Weekends - Attending a baseball, softball, or soccer tournament? Bringing your group for a Texas A&M event or competition? This property offers the space and amenities to gather, rest, and recharge after a busy day.

Entertainment for All Ages - Guests of all ages enjoy the in-home activities, including a ping pong table, foosball, Pac-Man arcade game, board games, and an outdoor mural perfect for group photos. Younger children will appreciate the books and toddler-friendly toys provided.

Comfort and Quality - Each bedroom features a high-quality memory foam mattress for a restful night's sleep. Bedding layout includes:
* Two king beds in separate bedrooms
* Two queen beds in one bedroom
* Two twin-over-twin bunk beds in one bedroom

The home is fully stocked with fresh towels, toilet paper, trash bags, cleaning supplies and more for a stress-free stay.

Private Backyard for Relaxation - Enjoy a quiet, spacious backyard with no rear neighbors. Relax by the fire pit, grill out on the patio, or take in the peaceful view of the dry creek and park behind the home.

Excellent Location and conveniently located near:
* Texas A&M University
* Kyle Field, Blue Bell Park, and Reed Arena
* Legends Event Center and Travis Fields
* H-E-B with EV charging station
* Local restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping

Amenities Include:
* Fully stocked kitchen
* Smart TVs with DirecTV and streaming
* Free ample driveway and street parking and access to the TAMU bus route
* Quiet neighborhood with no thru traffic
* Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for large groups

Upcoming Events You Can Attend While Staying With Us

Texas A&M Events:
- Texas A&M Baseball vs Tarleton - April 15
- Aggie Muster – April 21, 2025
- Texas A&M Baseball vs Sam Houston - April 22
- Texas A&M Softball vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns - April 22
- Texas A&M Softball vs Arkansas - April 25-27
- Texas A&M Baseball vs Lamar - April 29
- Texas A&M Baseball vs LSU - May 2-4
- Texas A&M Baseball vs Missouri - May 9-11
- Troubadour Festival – May 17, 2025
- New Student Conferences – May 20 to July 24, 2025

Sports & Competitions:
- Texas FFA State CDE Contest – April 26, 2025
- Aggieland Challenge Baseball Tournament – May 17–18, 2025
- 4-H State Roundup – June 2–5, 2025

Additional Notes
* Single step entry into the main living area
* Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
* No pets allowed
* Two exterior security cameras for guest safety
* Indoor fireplace is currently pending service

Book Your Stay at The Howdy Retreat

Whether you're visiting for a game, graduation, tournament, or a relaxing family getaway, The Howdy Retreat offers comfort, space, and convenience in the heart of Aggieland. We’re proud to provide top-rated guest experiences and exceptional hospitality.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lemon Tree Park. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Texas A&M University - College Station and a few minutes from Kyle Field
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Marcie & Rene

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Howdy Retreat - Family & Team-Friendly Stay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda W., Deer Park, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Weekend

Property was perfect for our family & friend weekend in College Station. Communication with homeowner was quick and they were extremely helpful with our specific needs. Would definitely book a stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

Great visit with college friends and their kids
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family weekend

Wonderful quick weekend trip with the family. Great house for our family. Plenty of space. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Caitlyn's Graduation

The house was perfect for a Celebration of my daughter's graduation. Very cozy places to sit and eat and just have a fun time hanging with family and friends. We did not get to utilize the backyard due to weather, but the yard was cute and looked exactly like the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property an great people to deal with

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for Aggies' destruction of Mizzou - October 2024

The property was a great place for our group of 8+ guys. House was very clean and well-appointed. Sleeping arrangements were comfortable and entertaining space was excellent - especially the back yard. Close enough to walk to Kyle Field (though we chose to drive and park at the Chicken). Owners Marcie and Rene were very responsive and friendly. 5-stars all around - we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay. Fun property for kids and close to everything in CS.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donia G., Glen Rose, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, with great amenities ❤️

This house has everything that you would need and more. My granddaughters loved the bunk room and play room. My grown children loved everything about the design of the house along with the ping pong table and foosball table. We loved having all the extra space to accommodate everyone very comfortably. Thank yall so much for this great property and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeny M., San Antonio, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Aggie Home Retreat

If you are looking for a superior home with a lot of entertaining space then this is the place for you! From the minute I booked this home the owners were in constant communication. The house has 4 large bedrooms with some of the most wonderfully comfortable beds I have ever slept in. The house sleeps 12 comfortably. The open concept floor plan is very welcoming. The back yard has several sitting areas. We spent so much time around the fire pit in oversized Adirondack chairs. The home is located minutes from popular restaurants as well as campus. If I could give this renal 10 stars I would. You will be seeing us again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Weekend/Ring Day

Such a great property! All the amenities and a quiet neighborhood. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Game Day house

We had whole family in town for ring dunk and A&M game. Location was easy to get to and house accommodated us well. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023