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Breathtaking Mountain Views with a 1 acre pond

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Willow City, TX
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    29 min drive
  • Barons Creek Vineyards
    37 min drive
  • Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
    38 min drive

Room options

About this property

Breathtaking Mountain Views with a 1 acre pond

The historical Martin Fort built in 1856 has been remodeled on the beautiful 625 acre Leifeste Ranch. The Leifeste Ranch is located between llano and Fredericksburg Texas on the scenic Willow City Loop, centrally located for touring the many vineyards and wineries that this area has become known for. The fort is specifically designed for 5 or less and is the perfect setting for a memorable trip. It is fully equipped with hot-tub, big fireplace, complete kitchen, linens, laundry facilities, large wrap around deck with a grill, a balcony and 2 flat screen TVs. The master bedroom offers a romantic king size cedar log bed with private bath. The loft sleeps 3 with a king bed and twin bed(all beds are upstairs). For the day-time wildlife is abundant for viewing, as well as biking and hiking the property. Whether you want to kick back and relax on the patio or explore all that Fredericksburg and Llano has to offer, you are sure to have a great time.

**Brand New one acre pond with a dock, paddle board and canoe coming in Spring 2025

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Keywords: hill country, cabin, lodge, mountain view, wildlife,
This lodge features a spa tub.
  • 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Lake LBJ and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Rockbox Theater
As a guest of this lodge, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Willow City lodge is smoke free.

Property manager

Ashley Schumann

Languages

English

Property amenities

Things to do

  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children under 5.

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Breathtaking Mountain Views with a 1 acre pond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 148 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
I was a little disappointed with the length of time to get to town, based on the listing. It was closer to 45-50 minutes to get into towns rather than 37 minutes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Was traveling through the area and chose this property due to its history and surroundings. It did not disappoint. The wildlife, the trails, the house, the history all made for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
We thoroughly enjoyed staying here, it was just the escape we needed. The house was amazing and we really loved everything about it, especially remoteness. Ashley was an amazing host and we hope to be back soon!! Gig Em!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings in a tranquil setting
My wife and I loved our stay at this ranchland getaway in the Texas hill country. It is a beautiful setting away from traffic and city lights. We have already schedule a trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jed, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen sink didn’t work. No WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Amazing spot. Super secluded. Great House. Had a problem getting the hot tub to heat. Sent the property manager a message and never got a response. So we never got the hot tub to heat properly. Other than that we would gladly stay here again. We really loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

johnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
No problems no worries and no we didnt want to leave. Thanks Ashley Ps: We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bluebonnets
The property was amazing. We loved everything about our stay! Ashley was extremely helpful and always responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property, amazing views
We stayed during spring break with our two boys. We really enjoyed the views at the property, watching wildlife and the peacefulness. The house had everything we needed. Ashley was easy to reach with any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect!
Beautiful property and place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wildlife galore and super secluded yet not too far from town. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cara H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Too many options to settle on this one!
We chose this place after reading the reviews and buying into the the picture Ashley painted of this place. There are too many other options in this area to risk it, in my opinion and here is why: Unfortunately for us, we drove into a construction site; which included bulldozers, 18 wheelers and a huge dust cloud. According to Ashley, she cannot stop mother nature which pushed back this project they were working on by 5 days. I totally agree...except for, she could have communicated those details to us and given us a chance to move our trip. For the first day, we hid inside from the dust cloud and construction noises only to be told by Ashley's father that the crew would be back before 7:00AM on the Monday that Ashley allowed us to extend to without telling us about this project. Her father asked the crew to not come back on Saturday/Sunday after we asked him if that was an option. This "project" was only 30 or so feet away from the front door of the cabin. The cabin is cute but it wasn't clean. There was mouse dropping all over the clean towels, the counters, on top of the fridge, coffee grinds still in the pot, so much animal scat on the back steps that we could not use the back door and the garbage disposal wasn't working but my boyfriend took the time to fix that. I tried to have a conversation with Ashley but she only responded to tell me that she could not control mother nature and wanted to know what wasn't clean and then she went MIA on me. Pick a different place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kahlil B., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a quiet writer’s retreat!
I am very happy to have found this Vrbo cabin. The owner Ashley was very clear and helpful with her messages and the day of check-in everything went perfect. This place is quiet, in a secluded farm, in the middle of nowhere. It was what I needed to get back to writing and end my writer’s block. The cabin is equipped with everything that you need. Bathrooms in both floors. The kitchen is clean. The living spaces are decorated with very quaint cabin aesthetics. I was pleasantly surprised that the big bed was extremely comfortable. I enjoyed the outdoors hot tub that helped me relax by the end of the night. I’m very grateful for the host and I will surely recommend to someone who is looking for a nice little retreat outside of the city and disconnect from digital life.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anissa and Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We stayed here with our family of 4 to kick off our summer. We love the Hill Country and enjoy staying in rural properties. This is a fantastic location and lovely property. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quit
Perfect place for a nice quiet weekend getaway. Beautiful, rustic and exactly what was needed for a peaceful weekend way from the busy cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Way, Way Secluded
This property is amazing. Just know that it is way, way secluded. Like 15 minutes from a highway that is 20 minutes from a town. To us, that was a plus. The cabin is awesome. It sits at the bottom of a Texas mountain (okay, probably a hill, but in Texas, that is a mountain). It has a fire pit and a hot tub outside. Inside, was super clean. From other reviews, my wife was a little worried about scorpions, but we did not see any - to her delight. The place was clean. The beds were decent - two kings and a twin. You probably want to bring your own pillow which we did, but the ones there were pretty flat. The water pressure is not great, but when you are on a well that is pretty common. The washing machine did not work or maybe it is set up not to work with guests. We were just going to wash our sheets and towels on our way out. We did run into the owner of the property when we got there and he reminded us of Tim McGraw (maybe it was him). Super nice and friendly. Part of me wants to tell you not to stay here so it will be available to us next time, but we give it a 10/10. We are definitely coming back, often!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful seclusion!!!
Soo quiet and secluded! Amazing experience
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend EVER
My husband reserved this property for my 40th bday. It was exceptional in every aspect! The property was beautiful and SUPER secluded which we love. There was abundant wildlife everywhere. Would 10/10 recommend it to anyone who loves seclusion but also likes having all the amenities. Also the hot tub was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Trip
We had a great time! This is truly in the middle of nowhere, which was just what we were looking for! The stars at night are amazing. Great hot tub. Very clean. Had all of the essentials needed. Will definitely be back and plan to just stay at the house and enjoy nature. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice break for the family away from the city.
Cozy place, definitely off the beaten path. We were looking for a comfy hill country getaway and found it. One detail that wasn’t obvious to me from the listing is that the loft sleeping area and master bedroom are adjacent upstairs. Not an issue for us, but one something not totally clear from the posting. We definitely enjoyed our week out at the ranch and, while there, did make it out to both Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We loved spending our girls weekend at Martin Fort! It was still close enough to enjoy Fredericksburg and still get the rest & relaxation we wanted. We know water pressure can be a challenge in the country, especially in upstairs showers, so we would recommend women with longer hair pack their dry shampoo. Hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
The place is beautiful and property manager is amazing. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Escape
The pictures on the listing do not come close to capturing this beautiful home and surrounding property. Absolutely gorgeous, peaceful and exactly what my husband and I needed to relax, unwind, and reconnect. Simple, yet beautifully decorated, and extremely clean. Definitely will stay here again. Thank you for everything, Ashley!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded, Beautiful Views, Quiet
My wife and I stayed here for our 22nd anniversary. The property is beautiful! The drive up to this secluded house is great as well. We saw a wide variety of animals while we were there. If you go during the warm months we would recommend bringing a blacklight flashlight to aid in spotting the scorpions outside on the porch and on the pathway to the hot tub. There was a lot of attention to detail in decorating the house, the bed was very comfy and the kitchen had everything that we needed. The only thing we wished that would've been included was some history on the fort and original pictures along with renovation pictures. We had an amazing time and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
secluded getaway
Secluded, lots of wildlife on the property, no light pollution, great for star gazing and just listening to nature, yet had all the amenities of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022