Title: Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch - 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 # Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112080700/112080688/9895e8ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112080700/112080688/w3200h2133x0y1-c16a11f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112080700/112080688/w3199h2133x1y1-91f8908e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![11 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112080700/112080688/w3199h2133x1y1-1b127543.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112080700/112080688/744ef609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 11 bedrooms14 bathrooms11000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Pool ## 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. ### Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch Welcome to Peaceful Waters Retreat, located 1 hour from Austin and 2 hours from Houston. We are Texas' only earthblock retreat center, on 53 acres with private lake & pond. Perfect for large families and retreats, this property is amenity-packed and surrounded by nature for a truly memorable gathering. Amenities include pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, gym, game room, and more! This listing is for a whole property buyout: Retreat Center + Ranch House. For slightly smaller events, check out our listing for just the Retreat Center, sleeping 26+ people. Maps & floor plans available, just message and ask! RETREAT CENTER (9,500 ft²) \- 8 BR 8 Bath - 20 beds + 6 sleeper sofas \- Meeting/yoga room (1100 ft²) \- Great Room (dining + kitchen + lounge – 1200 ft²) – Fully equipped professional kitchen, dining seats 40+ \- In-ground pool with volleyball and pool toys (pool heating optional: $75) \- Family friendly amenities available: Ping pong, arcade game, kids toys, and board games! \- 75” TV available upon request \- Bounce house available ($75) \- 8 person hot tub \- Firepit for cozy evenings and s’mores \- Spacious patio with grill RANCH HOUSE (2,300 ft²) \- 3 BR 4.5 Bath - 6 beds + 4 sleeper sofas \- Above-ground pool with pool toys (closed Nov-April) \- 8 person hot tub overlooking the pond \- Steam room + dry sauna \- Gym \- Game room \- Large deck w/grill \- Fire pit for s’mores \- RV electrical hookup available for extra fee THE PROPERTY \- 53 acres to explore \- 5 acre private lake w/SUPs, canoe, and row boat \- Catch and release fishing allowed \- 2 mi. hiking/biking trails FARM & WILDLIFE \- Abundant wildlife: Deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families \- Meet our equine, bunnies, goats, and chickens – free tour available! PRIVACY & POLICIES \- You will have private access to all 53 acres of Peaceful Waters Retreat \- Staff will be onsite for farm/ranch tasks, but your privacy will be respected \- Quiet hours: 10PM to 8AM. \- Check in is 4PM, and check out is 11AM. If our calendar permits, we can accommodate early check in or late check out for a fee. \- We treat and maintain buildings to reduce bugs, but this is the countryside – no refunds for pests. \- No events or parties without pre-approval. \- Events (such as a wedding, party, or any gathering with daytime guests not staying overnight) require a $500 “event” fee, and you’ll need to obtain event liability insurance (typically $150–$300). \- Rental agreement required (you’ll receive a link after booking) \- $1000 refundable security deposit. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 11 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 13.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - 2 steps to reach entrance - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Heated pool - Kayak - Table tennis ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Solar energy - Unit size: 11,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 27 ### 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 ### Rules Check in is 4PM, and check out is 11AM. If our calendar permits, we can accommodate early check in or late check out for a fee. We treat and maintain buildings to reduce bugs, but this is the countryside – no refunds for pests. Events (weddings, parties, or any daytime guests) require permission, and may require a $500 "events" fee and event liability insurance ($150–$300). ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 4 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99 This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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=30.056494,-96.951866&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ehnvDd%7CvnQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FO%40Q%40S%40Q%3FQBO%40QBS%40QBO%40QDQBQBOBQDQBODQDODODQDOFODOFQFMDOFOFOHMFOFMHOHMFMHMHOHKJMHKHMJKHMJKJKJMJIJKJIJKLKJIJILIJILILILELILILELGLGLGLENGLELENCLENCLENENALENANCLANCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDL%40NDNDLBNDLBLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLDLHLHJDLJLFLHJHLHJHJJJJLHJJJHHLJJJJJLHJJLHJHLHJHNHLHLFLHNFLHNFLFNFNFNFLDPFNDNDNDPDNDNDPDNBPDPBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40RBP%40N%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAN%3FRAPAPAPANCRAPCPANCPCPCPCNEPCPENEPENEPENENENGNEPGLGNGNGNGNILGLINGLILILINILIJILKJILKJKLKJIJKHKJMJKJKHKHMHKHMHMFMJKFMFMHMDMFMFOFMDMFODMDMBODMDODOBM%40ODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOAOCMEOEMEOCMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMEMIMGMGMIMIKIMIKIKIMIKKKKKKKIKKKKKMIKKMIKIMKKIMIOIMGMIMIOGMGMIOGOGOEOGMGQEOGOEOEOEQEOEQCOEQCQCOCQEQAQCOAQCQASCO%3FQAQAQAS%3FOAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=btrBOr-d3wcfPb1_p3NSO4nIkOM=) La Grange, TX #### What's nearby - Bluff Creek Ranch - 16 min drive - 6.2 km - Zula B Wylie Library - 20 min drive - 11.1 km - Boat Lake - 23 min drive - 11.4 km - Tejas Lake - 23 min drive - 11.4 km - Lee County Courthouse - 25 min drive - 19.6 km #### Getting around - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Murphy's Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Bullpen - ‬14 min drive - Beerz Burgerz - Que Zeen Barbecue Cuisine - ‪Kasper Northup Store - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). ### What time is check-in at Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Texas Wendish Heritage Museum, Boat Lake, and Tejas Lake. Meadows Lake and Zula B Wylie Library are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherise B. Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is an amazing place to stay if you are a small church like us and want a great place to have a retreat. I highly recommend this place if you want to get out of the city and connect with Jesus! ##### Cherise B. 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