Title: The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus Family-friendly vacation home in College Station ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97220000/97212200/97212149/745c9ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97220000/97212200/97212149/c47d3ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97220000/97212200/97212149/30f35f12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97220000/97212200/97212149/2344e9f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97220000/97212200/97212149/25f66c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Howdy Retreat in Aggieland, a 2400 sq/ft uniquely designed home for family-friendly and group entertainment. Unwind with friends by the wood-burning fire pit or challenge each other to foosball, ping-pong, or lawn games. Enjoy delicious meals prepared at the outdoor propane grill and indoor chef's kitchen equipped with essential cooking gear. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus Spacious | Family-Friendly | Near Texas A&M & Kyle Field Short-Term Rental Permit #STR2024-000233 Welcome to The Howdy Retreat – a spacious, family-friendly vacation rental in College Station, Texas, just minutes from Texas A&M University, Kyle Field, and Reed Arena. Perfect for game day weekends, campus visits, graduations, reunions, and group getaways, this 2,400 sq/ft home is designed for comfort, connection, and convenience. Whether you're cheering on the Aggies or gathering with loved ones, you'll enjoy plenty of space to relax, play, and unwind at this well-equipped College Station short-term rental. Why Guests Love The Howdy Retreat: \-Sleeps 12–16 guests comfortably across 4 large bedrooms \-Two living areas + garage game room for all ages \-Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances + outdoor grill \-Private backyard with fire pit, mural wall & yard games \-Foosball, Ping-Pong, arcade machine, board games \-Smart TVs in every room with DirecTV + streaming \-Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy and AMPLE parking \-3–5 min walk to free TAMU Game Day Bus (runs 3 hrs before kickoff, ends 1 hr after) Spacious Bedrooms for Groups & Families Primary Suite \-King memory foam bed | 50” Smart TV | Desk \-Ensuite bath w/ soaking tub + walk-in closet \-Infant-friendly gear: Pack ‘n Play, infant tub Bedroom 2 \-King memory foam bed | 50” Smart TV | USB charging lamps Bedroom 3 \-Two queen memory foam beds | Full-length mirror Bedroom 4 – Bunk Room \-Two twin-over-twin bunks | Storage dresser | Ideal for kids Shared Jack-and-Jill Bath \-Dual vanities + private shower area Cook, Dine & Gather in Style \-Chef’s kitchen: gas stove, Keurig + drip coffee, blender, toaster \-Full cookware + kid-friendly dishes \-Bar seating for 4 + dining table for 6 Game Day & Chill Zones Main Living Room \-75” Smart TV, oversized sectional, foosball, game table \-Cozy reading nook with books for all ages Second Living/Game Room \-Pac-Man arcade (14 games), 50” TV, sleeper sofa \-Neon "Gig ‘Em" sign – perfect for selfies Garage Game Area \-Ping-Pong table + bar-height table for 4 Backyard Fun & Relaxation \-Covered patio with outdoor dining for 6 \-Lounge seating for 8 + fire pit with Adirondack chairs \-Yard games: Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Connect 4 \-Instagram-ready Aggie mural backdrop Unbeatable Location This vacation rental is minutes from: \-Texas A&M University \-Kyle Field, Blue Bell Park, Reed Arena \-Restaurants, shops, coffee spots & nightlife \-TAMU Game Day Bus Route (free, runs 3 hrs before & 1 hr after games) \-Santa’s Wonderland (Nov–Dec favorite!) \-Free driveway and street parking included. Upcoming Events (High-demand weekend — book early!) \-TAMU Graduation, Commencement, & commissioning ceremonies: December 18 & 19, 2025. \-Santa’s Wonderland (kids stroller available to use at the Howdy Retreat). Good to Know \-No pets allowed \-2 outdoor security cameras for safety \-Single-step entry to main area \-Fireplace currently under maintenance \-Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 12 PM Your Aggieland Home Base Whether you're in town for a Texas A&M football weekend, university event, or a family celebration, The Howdy Retreat offers the perfect short-term rental in College Station. With spacious rooms, great amenities, and unbeatable location, your group will feel right at home in Aggieland. Book your stay today and experience true Texas comfort! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - 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 elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### 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 organized tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29780000/29771500/29771479/cee04970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Aggie "Whoop" House! 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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=30.60458,-96.31872&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wiyyD%7Ef%7BjQ%40Q%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBQBOBQBQDQBODQBODQDODOFQDOFQDMFQFMFQFMFOFMHOFMHOHKHOHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHMJKJIJKJILMJIJILKJGLKLGJILGLGLILELGLGLGNGLELENELENELCNELCNCNCLCNANCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBNBN%40NBLBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLDNFLFLFLFLDLHLFLFLHJFLJJFLJJHLHJLJHJJJHJJJLHJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHNHJHNFLHNFLFNFLFPFLFPFLDPDNFPDNDNDPDNBPBNDPBPBPBNBPBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FR%40PAP%3FP%3FPAP%3FRAPANAPAPARCPANCPCPCPCPCNEPCPCNEPENENEPGNEPENGNGNGNGNGNGLGNINGJINILINIJILILILKLIJKJILKJKJKJKJKHKJMHKJMHKHMHKHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOCOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMIKIMIKKKIMKKIKKKKKKIKKMKKIKKMIMIMIMIKIOIMIOGKIOGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEQGOEQEOEOCQEOCQEQCOCQCQCQCQAOCQASAQAQAOAQ%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2qORFwPclaMEOs6QhawOpvwfS7g=) College Station, TX #### What's nearby - Kyle Field - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Texas A&M University - College Station - 4 min drive - 1.9 km - Post Oak Mall - 5 min drive - 3.0 km - Reed Arena - 6 min drive - 3.0 km - George Bush Presidential Library & Museum - 7 min drive - 5.6 km #### Getting around - College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min walk - ‪Kung Fu Noodles & Dumplings - ‬12 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus? > As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus on Nov 10, 2025 start from CA $266.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/College-Station-Hotels-The-Howdy-Retreat-At-Texas-AM.h97212149.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is The Howdy Retreat – Near Kyle Field + Game Day Bus located? > This family-friendly College Station vacation home is located in Holleman - Dobrovolny, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lemon Tree Park and Texas A&M University - College Station. Anderson Athletic Park and Bee Creek Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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