Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! | Villa in Mason
9 Bedroom Villa in Mason
NOTE: Vrbo quote is based on dates and guest count and includes choice of any 3 cabins. Extra cabins available for $95/nt or $295 for all 4 (7 total). Any extras (guests, cabins. golf carts, etc) invoiced a few weeks prior to arrival.
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Imagine flying (or driving) into your own private ranch resort with charming native-stone cabins, poolside cabana, 140' 4-story waterslide, lighted tennis/pickleball court, 2900' airstrip, fitness center, full-court basketball, game room, horseshoes, hot tub, river rapids, fishing, abundant wildlife, miles of trails, and plenty of other activities for all ages. Red Sands Ranch is located on the crystal clear Llano River between the towns of Mason and Fredericksburg and is the perfect spot for family or friends reunions, corporate gatherings, or even Tennis/Pickleball retreats. There are four self-contained rock cabins plus two separate bunk-type units, a vintage '68 Airstream, a Party Shed with TV/Video games, billiards and ping-pong, all surrounding a massive 53ft pool with spa and grotto. The main gathering area is an open-air Cabana with full stainless kitchen, WIFI, and 65in TV. The nearly 1/2 mile of fast-flowing, rock-bottom Llano River runs from the deep pools and spectacular 200ft red sandstone cliffs (featured on the cover of Texas Monthly Magazine) at the west end of the ranch, to more deep water and limestone bluffs to the east. A meandering path leads down to the perfect spot in the river to set a few lounge chairs and relax under an umbrella while the kids shoot the rapids in a tube or kayak. For fisherman or paddlers, there is an amazing 2-3 hour trip that terminates at the Ranch which is the highlight of one of the top ten paddling trips in the state of Texas. The ranch foreman lives on the property about a mile away and is usually available to assist with whatever arises. For horse owners, there is a corral, tack room, covered stall, and miles of trails. And of course there are plenty of lounge chairs around the pool with separate hot tub and a secret 'mine shaft' with a little surprise inside the kids will enjoy. Red Sands Ranch is a special place you'll want to come back to year after year.
Accommodations: Total of seven (7) separate units -- YOUR CHOICE OF ANY THREE ARE INCLUDED IN THE BASE PRICE. All are air-conditioned with additional space heating, and hot water (plus spa heat) provided by one of the largest private solar heating installations in the Hill Country.
- There's a Bunkhouse with 4 twin beds, a Loft room with 4 full beds, a vintage Airstream with queen bed and 2 twins, plus four (4) self-contained rustic cabins that sleep from 6 to 8 (plus additional cots and sleeping pads for kids), each with a wood fireplace*, full bath, covered porch, bedroom or sleeping loft, WIFI, streaming TV, and kitchenette (sink, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster oven and one-burner cooktop). *Sunday House sleeps two (adults only, no pets) in a king bed and does not have fireplace.
INCLUDED IN THE BASE PRICE (your choice of any 3 units):
(1) The Fish Camp - a native sandstone cabin with local river-rock fireplace. The covered back porch includes a hammock and overlooks the river and huge pecan trees below. There is a full size pull-out futon downstairs and two full size beds in a sleeping loft -- accessible via ladder, plus an extra rollaway bed downstairs. The bath features an antique clawfoot tub and an outdoor hot shower.
(2) Lorenz House - the largest of the 6 cabins, named after the pioneer family that settled this section of the ranch in the mid-1800's. There is a queen futon sofa down and stairs lead to an upper loft with a queen bed and a trundle with two twin beds. This cabin is also built with local materials and sandstone walls inside and out from the century old rock fences found throughout the ranch, and includes a covered porch swing with views of the bluffs and mountains across the river.
(3) The Bunkhouse - 4 twin beds and a sink/vanity with beautiful views from a balcony cantilevered out over the pool. Note that access to the detached pool/resort bathroom is via lighted gravel pathway so this unit is best for older kids.
(4) Riverside Cottage - This Fredericksburg limestone cabin is the most private and has the best views of the river from inside the cabin or on the covered back deck from the hammock, rocking chairs, or cedar porch swing. There is a large masonry fireplace and the unit sleeps 6-8 with a queen bed and futon sofa down and a full bed in the upstairs bedroom, along with two twin beds.
(5) Sunday House (adults only, no pets) - an updated historic representation of the quaint Fredericksburg homes built by the German pioneer ranchers for weekend stays when they came to town for church and supplies. This luxury unit features a reclining Tempur-Pedic king bed with full ADA compliant (wheelchair accessible) bathroom and covered porch with swing and easy wheelchair access to parking and the pool/Cabana.
(6) Sunday Loft - this bunk-style unit is located on the upper level of the Sunday House (with a separate entrance) and sleeps up to eight with four double beds and a half-bath.
(7) The 'Sixty-Eight' - Beautifully renovated (retro-modern) vintage airstream with a queen and two twin beds plus a coffee bar and full bath.
Additional units are $95 per night or all four extras may be rented for $295/nt): The cabins are situated around a poolside cabana and a beautifully landscaped grilling area which includes a large charcoal grill, picnic table, smoker, firepit, and covered 'cantina' with four lounge chairs.
Common Area:
- Striking 53' free-form pool and poolside open-air cabana with full kitchen. There is an over-sized gas grill, large toaster oven plus built-in mid-size oven, dishwasher, two refrigerator/freezers, built-in microwave, two sinks, soapstone countertops with mahogany cabinetry, WIFI, 65in LCD television with Roku streaming, AirPlay or direct HDMI from guest devices or the provided BluRayDVD. Music available with Pandora/BlueTooth/iPod/Aux inputs and speakers located throughout the pool complex. In the wintertime or during inclement weather, the unique steel and glass doors can be lowered to fully enclose the room.
- 'The Shack' Party Shed. A favorite hangout area for the kids, features a flatscreen TV with billiards with a competition-grade, removable top for table tennis, and lots of eclectic neon lighting and decor.
- Fitness Center with commercial elliptical machine and recumbent bicycle, universal weight machine, dumbbells, sit-up bench, and pull-up/dip bars, and WiFi TV with workout towels provided.
- The fully lighted tennis/pickleball court includes a practice wall and full-court basketball.
EXTRAS:
- Pair of off-road golf carts $375 per stay
- Recreation Pkg (4 kayaks, 3-4 mtn bikes, 4-5 tubes) $375
- Both of the above for $695
- NEW: 'The Whole Enchilada' ($1595) includes all of the above toys plus a 3rd golf cart (4-seater), a pair of Standup Paddleboards (SUPs), pair of fat-tire eBikes, and a bag full of RS logo gear: T-shirt/lantern/tumblers/backpack/stickers, and more. Also included is an 8' trailer (for use with your vehicle with 1 3/8" hitch ball or 2" receiver) for ‘hayrides’ and hauling gear/umbrellas/coolers to the river or shuttling tubes for the rapids.
Property:
- Rolling hill country terrain with large stands of Live Oaks hundreds of years old and mountain views in all directions. At the ranch entrance you'll notice the Simons House, built in 1860 by Conrad Simons and currently occupied by the ranch caretakers, Danny and Becky. It's a classic German story-and-a-half structure with 2ft thick sandstone walls and hand-hewn oak beams and is beautifully restored to much of its original character and charm. In addition to horses and Angus cattle, wildlife is abundant and includes whitetail and axis deer, antelope, turkey, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, quail, dove, roadrunners, ducks/geese, eagles and more. The breath-taking stretch of river on the ranch includes everything from fast-moving rapids over a solid rock bottom for most of the length (where hard-fighting Guadalupe Bass are common) to slow, deep water at either end (where catfish as large as 35 lbs have been caught). Note: river activities may be affected by drought conditions.
Disclaimer: Red Sands is a working Texas cattle ranch with inherent risks and hazards including, but not limited to, rough terrain, heavy equipment, deep and/or fast-moving water, wild animals, livestock, etc. and may not be ideal for vegetarians or poorly supervised children.
Note: Privately owned family-oriented resort. No Youth groups, grad, Rave, or keg parties. Minimum age of 30 required to register your group. Absolutely NO diving or doubles/headfirst sliding allowed. Slide security camera may be active.
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Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! is located in Mason. Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Air Conditioner, Pool, among other amenities. This Villa features Security/Safety, Air Conditioner, Pool, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! has 9 Bedrooms , 6 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 37 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mason has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Mason, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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Bathtub or shower
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Soap
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Shampoo
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6+ bathrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Sofa bed
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9 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Stovetop
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Coffee/tea maker
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Kitchen island
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Microwave
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Oven
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Toaster
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Ice maker
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Beach sun loungers
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Beach towels
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Onsite parking
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Wheelchair-accessible parking available
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Pet friendly
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2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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Welcoming cats and dogs only
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Smoke-free property
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Handrails in stairways
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Area rugs in public areas
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Wheelchair accessible
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Stair-free path to entrance
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No elevators
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Front entrance ramp
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Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Gravel flooring in public areas
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1 on-site accessible parking spaces
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Kayak on site
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Cycling nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Water tubing nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Snorkeling nearby
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Rafting nearby
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Tennis on site
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Fitness center
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Water sports equipment
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Basketball nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Pickleball court
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Swimming nearby
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Pool or billiards table
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Arcade/game room
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DVD player
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Games
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Stereo
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Table tennis
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Water-efficient showers only
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Energy-saving switches
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Double-glazed windows
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Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)
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Water dispenser
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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English
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On the river
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On the waterfront
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Playground
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Phone
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Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps
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Outdoor furniture
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Garden
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Charcoal grill
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Firepit
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Balcony
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Outdoor pool
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Hot tub
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: day guests are $50/each parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 45 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses solar energy
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