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Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country

Classic Family Ranch offers natural escapes with boating on three ponds and countryside walks among rolling hills and oak trees

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Travelers find a genuine retreat at this 1950s East Texas ranch home, surrounded by rolling hills and oak trees. Enjoy fresh air, wildlife, and rowing boats on ponds. Perfect for family gatherings, reunions, or a romantic getaway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Montalba, this farm stay is in a rural area. Redlands Hotel and Palestine Community Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Athens Scuba Park and Athens Bowling Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Henderson County Performing Arts Center and Athens Praise & Worship Center. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Montalba travel guide
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Montalba, TX

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Reservoir
    Cedar Creek Reservoir
    38 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Texas State Railroad Station - Depot - Palestine Station.
    Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    39 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Trinity Valley Community College
    25 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Davey Dogwood Park
    30 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Redlands Hotel
    31 min drive - 39.2 km

Restaurants

  • Bradford Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Judy's Country Kitchen
    9 min drive
  • Elois's Fried Pies
    23 min drive

About this property

Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country

  • Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
  • Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and bicycling at this farm stay. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • A bike on site, barbecue grills, and a video library
    • Smoke-free premises and games
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country include thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like dining tables and WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's books, and travel cribs
    • 2 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
    • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Balconies or patios, kitchens, and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Games
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

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)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 16 mi (25 km) of UT Health Athens, Henderson County Performing Arts Center, and Athens Women's Health Center. Athens Praise & Worship Center and Athens Bowling Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Classic Family Ranch -- Experience Real Texas Country Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5th stay and just as great

We love “our country place”! Come here every year and it’s super fun, clean, cozy, games inside and out for the kids, movies, bicycles, and more! Great stay once again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Polar Express Trip

We enjoyed spending family time together at this ranch house and riding on the Polar Express with the grandkids! Great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME PLACE!

Group of vets got together for Veterans Day we all absolutely loved this place a beautiful location away from the hustle and bustle with no Interruptions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a blast, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property

Property was clean, Keri was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys Trip

Great time with family and friends. Beautiful property. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely loved the farm. Beautiful, peaceful, a large, comfortable house. Definitely going back

The house was large, kitchen well equipped. A great place for family entertaining. We enjoyed hiking, exploring the ponds, and other fun outings in the area being so close to Athens and Palestine. We totally recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work trip

Everything was as stated in the description and fully accommodated our needs. We will be back again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniella J.

Lovely As Always!

Once again we have enjoyed our stay here on the ranch! I always enjoy the amazing view of sunrise, the sunset and most of all the peace and quiet we get at this gorgeous place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Canton Weekend

This was our second year to stay at the ranch and it was another pleasant stay. Everything was provided as listed. Great place for a ladies weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We had a lovely time at this property. Upon arrival the water had been turned off accidents but one call and it was promptly fixed. The house was cozy and it was so relaxing being in the middle of a cow pasture. It was neat watching the cows out the kitchen window. It was just very peaceful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father's Day

This is one of our favorite places to stay. Keri is a great host! The property is a great place to get away from the city life to unwind. The sunrise and sunset is always a beautiful site to see. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great experience

Once again, we were extremely pleased with our stay. Keri is always the greatest of hosts. Some of our family was able to experience this Serenity, as we have many times before. Already looking forward to the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect country holiday trip

This home was perfect! We came to stay for the weekend to drive into Palestine for all the Christmas festivities including the Polar Express train ride. The ranch house is so spacious and kid friendly, has tons of dvds and little toys, games in the garage to set up like bean bag toss, bikes, and most of all the land that we could run around and play and go in the aluminum boat with the kids. House was spotless, had all the essentials needed, great water pressure, firewood for indoor and outdoor fires. We had SO MUCH FUN! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

thanksgiving family get together

The space for perfect for our needs. The kitchen was large and gave us enough space to cook. There was plenty of cooking supplies. The kids loved exploring outside in the open spaces. Seeing deer was a treat and of course the cows. The house is old-fashioned but felt just like being a grandma's house. The smoke alarm is quite sensitive, it goes off when you boil water. However we were able to adjust. It's a great place for a family reunion. The owner was very helpful and responded quickly if we had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas trip to Polar Express

It was like visiting my late grandmothers house, we loved it. The view of the land is beautiful and wish we would've had more time to enjoy it but we had a full schedule and only a couple days there (plus it was too cold for me outside). I loved having no houses close by yet it was only 20 min to get to Polar Express. We hope to go back and enjoy the home this spring.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas trip to Polar Express

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was like visiting my late grandmother with the decor/age of the house and we loved being away from other homes. We weren't able to enjoy the property like we wanted because we were so busy but it was a beautiful view and we hope to go back for a weekend getaway. The house is only 20 min to Polar Express and different Christmas events in Palenstine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th time visiting

The “country house” as my kids now call it was excellent for our 4th stay! House was more stocked than ever with essentials, cookware, and even decorated for Christmas! So cute! Christmas blankets on the bed was a nice touch, we enjoyed them. 30 minute drive into Palestine for Christmas festivites like Polar Express. So much to do at the house- garage is full of yard games, bikes, firewood stocked with big fire pit and outdoor dining table. We being our golf cart and ride out into the pasture to see the cows and the ponds and the kids run around and play. Just a nice quiet relaxing kid friendly getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

The owners are easy to get ahold of and so generous of providing ideas for stay. Plenty of room for our family of six.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Great time spent with the kids away from the hustle and bustle!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend hangout

This was a great place for my wedding party to stay. Had enough space for all of us. Would highly recommend coming out and staying at the ranch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice classic Texas Ranch

Roomy house with big kitchen and covered back porch. We’ve stayed here three times now and used as base for access to various WMA. Owner is responsive and nice to rent from.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This is one of our favorite home away from home getaway spots. To wake up every morning to the view of the sunrise and the livestock passing through lets me know it is going to be a wonderful day. Then to watch the beautiful sunset in the evening is spectacular. The home is very spacious and well equipped for a large family like mine. Our host is one of greatest!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving fun

Super nice . Clean kitchen well equipped . Plenty of space for a family meal and outdoor space. Teens lived the fire pit. Missed the ping-pong game.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

It was so peaceful. I enjoyed being away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021