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Swim, Chill, Connect—The Water Retreat

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Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior
Pool
TV, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carmine, TX
  • Place, Festival Hill Concert Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Henkel Square Market
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Copper Shade Tree
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Round Top

Located in Round Top, this vacation home is a 2-minute drive from Big Red Barn Event Center and 6 minutes from Winedale Historical Complex. .This vacation home is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Festival Hill Concert Hall and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Henkel Square Market.

What's nearby

  • Festival Hill Concert Hall - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Henkel Square Market - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Copper Shade Tree - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • The Round Top Historical Society - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Winedale Historical Complex - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J W's Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Busted Oak Cellars - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Motel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Merrit Meat Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boon & Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Swim, Chill, Connect—The Water Retreat

Summary:
Immerse yourself in the Water Retreat at Element Ranch, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath oasis in beautiful Round Top, Texas. Enjoy a balance of modern comforts and rural charm with a shared pool, private dining area, grill, and fire pit. Perfect for up to 6 guests, it’s one of three retreats that can host 18 together. Unplug, reconnect, and indulge in the peaceful surroundings of Element Ranch, designed for your ultimate relaxation. The Water Retreat is the only retreat with an EV charger.

The Space:
BEDROOMS:
- Bedroom: King bed with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2: King bed
- Bedroom 3: King bed
*Adjustable blinds in each room for blackout or room darkening
* Smart TVs in every bedroom

BATHROOMS
- Primary Bath: Walk-in shower + single vanity
- Bathroom 2: Tub with glass doors + double vanity
*Provided: Public Goods shampoo, conditioner, body/hand soap, fluffy towels, and hair dryer

KITCHEN
- Fully stocked with ample counter space
- New stainless steel appliances, including gas stove
- Coffee Station: Keurig K-cup machine with coffee, sweetener, and creamer provided
- Cookware: Pots, pans, baking dishes
- Microwave

DINING
- Indoor dining table with seating for 6

ENTERTAINMENT
- Smart TV in the living area and each bedroom
- Access a variety of streaming apps with your login

OUTSIDE + POOL + PATIO
- Pool: Shared pool with poolside chairs and umbrellas; pool towels provided
- Pool cannot be heated.
- Patio: Each retreat has a dedicated patio with outdoor dining, wood burning fire pit (wood not provided), and a propane grill (propane provided)
- EV charger for Water Retreat guests use only.
- Parking: located behind each unit for up to 4 vehicles

LAUNDRY
- In-unit washer and dryer with laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided

Guest Access:
Guest will have access to The Water Retreat and the Water Retreats outdoor dining seating, grill, and firepit. The pool is shared between all 3 retreats. Please note there could be other guests sharing the pool at the same time.

Getting Around:
You'll need a vehicle to get from the home into Round Top and the surrounding area. Consider renting HOSTiE's chauffeured luxury sprinter van during your stay. Ride sharing apps, like Uber/Lyft, aren't available in this rural area.

Other Things to Note:
-Pre-arrival form & rental agreement: we do ask for a copy of your ID as part of our guest screening process after the reservation is confirmed. You will also be asked to sign a rental agreement. 

- Must be over 25 to rent this home.

- When you stay with HOSTÎE Vacation Rentals, you are covered for any accidents that might happen up to $5000 with the added fee of $79 in your total. Coverage details are spelled out in your rental agreement. This is applied to all bookings.

-This property may have other guests on the property at the time of your stay in the Earth and Air Retreats. The pool is shared between the three retreats.

-It is possible for the other two retreats to be booked during your stay. If you would like to book the entire property, please send us a message or find the additional listing!

-Concierge service available! Private chef, grocery delivery, in-room massage, and more!

- For liability and security purposes, there are external cameras at the front, sides, back of the house and facing pool. There are NO inside cameras. Hosts may monitor external cameras at any time via a smartphone app, and cameras are not to be tampered with or covered.

- The property does have an EV charger. 220v outlet.

-OPTIONAL FEES - We offer additional services that may be available for an additional fee (must be pre-approved by the host, non-refundable):
* Early Check-In - $35/hour
* Late Check-Out - $35/hour

Interaction with Guests:
This property is professionally managed by HOSTIE Vacation Rentals. They will be available during your entire stay!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like internet access and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

Must be 25+ to book, observe Quiet Hours 10P-8A & agree to cancellation policy. Do not roam property. Avoid areas where Private Property signs are...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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