[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115106300/115106202/7f83388b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115106300/115106202/a751ff9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115106300/115106202/527dd803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115106300/115106202/c1aef679.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115106300/115106202/99fb2618.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country. provides amenities like an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country. The Rustic Anchor is a serene haven nestled between Houston, Round Top, and Austin. It offers a perfect escape for bass fishing enthusiasts and Antique enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat near the lake. Rustic Anchor offers a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty. Surrounded by lush landscapes, guests can enjoy serene views and occasionally encounter local wildlife. From playful critters outside to unexpected visitors inside, the retreat is a haven for nature lovers. The property is diligently maintained, with regular pest control treatments applied after each stay to ensure a pleasant environment. While guests may occasionally spot remnants of these wildlife encounters, they are reminded of the unique charm and tranquility that this retreat provides. The Rustic Anchor ensures easy access to all the essentials for a successful fishing excursion. With a bait shop on the premises, you can rest assured that any forgotten supplies can be easily obtained, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time on the water. This is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature with its two bedrooms with an open concept kitchen and living room. It has two bathrooms connected by a pocket door. One bathroom has just a shower and the other bathroom has a shower/tub combo. The house also has a large laundry room. The front door and patio door have are operated by keypads. The house and patio area are available to guest of the Rustic Anchor. The On the Lake Bait Shop is open to guests Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday 7:00 am-1:00 pm. The bait shop is right through the patio gate and down the walkway. Please note that due to our distance in the country side WIFI can be spotty at times. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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 ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111962500/111962407/f32cb4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 3-bedroom with 2 full bath cabin at Lake Somerville- Birch Creek Somerville - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $209 CA $358 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=111962407&PinnedHotelID=111962407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106421000/106420981/e749f4c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apache Log Cabin - Walk to Lake, Pet Friendly Somerville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=106420981&PinnedHotelID=106420981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76800000/76795500/76795475/d432b00d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Deer Trail Cabin sleeps 6 people Somerville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=76795475&PinnedHotelID=76795475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89795500/89795430/bd93913d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Lake House 2 Units, Pool, Lake 3Min, Pets Somerville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=89795430&PinnedHotelID=89795430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112650000/112647100/112647093/9b2fe235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The MarCupial, Modern 2BR near Round Top, Lake Somerville & Aggie Game Day! 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Please do not pour any grease down the sink. If needed put it in a container and freeze it. We will dispose of it. Make sure all mini splits are turned up to 80, All toilets are flushed. Please leave the house in the condition you found it. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be watched at all time. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 This property accepts cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.284237,-96.575195&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qwzwD%7CimlQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQ%40OBQBSBOBODQBQDODQDQDODQDMDQFODOFOFOFMFQFMHOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKHMJKJKHKJMJILKJIJKJILIJILILILGJILGLGLGLGLGNGLELGNELENELELCNCNELCNANELANCNANALCN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NDL%40NBNDLBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLHJHLHJJJHJJJHJLJJJJJJHLJJHLHJJLHLHLHLFLHNHLFLFNHLFPFLDNFNFNDNFPDLDPDNDPDPBNDPBPBNBNDR%40PBNBP%40P%40PBP%3FP%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FPANARAP%3FPCPAPAPCPCNAPERCNCNCPEPCNEPEPENEPELGPENGNGNENGLGPILGNGLILINGLILILILKLIJILKJILKJKJKJKJKJKJKHKJMHKHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMDMDOFMDODMBODMBODOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMAOEOAMCOEOCMCMEOEMEOGMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMGKIMGMIMIKIMIKIKKKIMKKKKKIKKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMGOIMGMIOGMGQGMGOGOEOGOEQEMEQEOEQEQEOCQEQCOCOCSCQAOCQAQCQAQAQAQ%3FSAOAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0CH-k4mSIv59CcRI5ZVFuPYa9Hk=) Burton, TX #### What's nearby - Rocky Creek Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Somerville Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Lake Somerville Marina - 14 min drive - 9.3 km - Blue Bell Creameries - 34 min drive - 38.6 km - Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek - 46 min drive - 44.2 km #### Getting around - College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min drive - ‪Ricky's Catering / Mantey Country - ‬17 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive - ‪Somerville Icehouse - ‬17 min drive - ‪Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬36 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country. located? > This family-friendly Burton vacation home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rocky Creek Park and Somerville Lake. Burton Railroad Depot & Museum and Burton Cotton Gin and Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rustic Anchor Retreat- Charming Large Two bedroom house in the country. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petra E. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer stay This property is great! Kids loved the theme of the house and everything was in order. Pet friendly. Close to downtown brenham with plenty to do for the whole family! ##### Petra E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron L. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great house and very well setup ##### Aaron L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blaire J. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great! ##### Blaire J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Elisha J. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Wildlife Jodi was amazing she made herself available and was accommodating to my families needs. The home was clean and the scenery was beautiful, you can tell it was well kept and full of love. If we are ever back in the area we know exactly where we will be staying. ##### Elisha J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025