Family-Friendly Home w/ Pond, 5 Mi to Splashway!
Colorado County, United States
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
Family-Friendly Home w/ Pond, 5 Mi to Splashway! is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single-story vacation rental cabin on a peaceful 70-acre rural property in Rock Island (Colorado County), Texas. The setting includes five lakes for fishing and open land where guests may see ducks and cows on-site. The home is smoke-free, pet-free, and uses keyless entry.
Space & sleeping
Sleeping arrangements include 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, and 1 twin bunk bed. The cabin features central air conditioning and heating, plus a washer/dryer and provided linens, towels, and complimentary toiletries. In-home entertainment includes a Smart TV, books, and board games.
Kitchen & at-home dining
The full kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, and cooking basics with dishware and flatware. Added conveniences include a Keurig, blender, toaster, and spices, with seating at a high-top table and bar/island. Outdoors, guests have access to a covered deck with a dining table, plus shared grills and a fire pit area (wood provided).
Outdoor amenities & recreation
The property’s shared outdoor amenities include five fishing lakes, hammocks, and Adirondack chairs for relaxing outside. There are three wood-burning grills and a campfire area for evenings on the ranch. Optional activities may be available for an additional fee through the owner, such as golf cart rentals, nature tours, and kids’ fishing lessons.
Location & nearby
This rental is about 5 miles from Sheridan and roughly 22 miles from historic downtown Columbus, with Attwater Prairie-Chicken National Wildlife Refuge about 30 miles away. For dining out, The Hideaway at Splashway is about 6.9 km away, with additional restaurants clustered around ~20–22 km (including Schobels’ Restaurant, Nancy’s Steak House, and Hound Song Brewing Co.). Victoria Regional Airport is approximately 79.8 km from the property.
Best for
This cabin is best for families and small groups who want a quiet, outdoors-forward getaway with fishing on-site and space to roam across a large ranch setting. It also suits travelers headed to Splashway who prefer a home base with a full kitchen, deck seating, and evening fire-pit/grill time. Couples and multigenerational groups will appreciate the single-story layout, books/board games, and relaxed pace of the property.
Travel tips
A car is the practical way to get around: restaurants and towns are several miles away, and the nearest airport listed (Victoria Regional Airport) is about 79.8 km from the home. Entry involves 5 steps, and the property is spread across 70 acres—plan for walking on trails and keep an eye out for wildlife. Note that some outdoor amenities are shared with other on-site rentals, so you may see other travelers in common areas.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the peaceful ranch setting and scenic surroundings, especially enjoying time outdoors walking the property and fishing by the lake. Reviews frequently mention the cabin feeling cozy, well-appointed, and thoughtfully set up for a comfortable stay. Host interactions are a repeated positive theme, with guests describing the owner as accommodating, friendly, and helpful with on-site guidance (including fishing orientation). No recurring negatives are reflected in the provided review excerpts.
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