Animal Rescue Ranch! Private pool/spa with tanning ledge /waterfalls on 7 acres!

This is an animal rescue sanctuary founded by Laura Zwahlen in Liberty Hill, Texas. Laura has a huge soft spot for animals and moved from Silicon Valley to Texas, to open an equine rescue ranch.
The home, situated on 7 acres features an open floor plan with four bedrooms and four baths, brand new resort style private pool and spa, a wrap around porch with hammock swings and of course horses, goats, cats and pigs. A perfect setting for a family get together. An escape to heal the soul!

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Five minutes from downtown Liberty Hill and 15-20 mins from Leander, Georgetown and Cedar Park, this home is remote enough to feel like an escape from the craziness of life, but also close enough to major retailers and eateries to make your stay comfortable. Brand new updated master bath, foyer and guest bath! And most importantly…Brand new pool and spa with tanning ledge and waterfalls. Pool is fully outfitted, featuring Frontgate lounge chairs, teak and linen umbrellas (umbrellas are seasonal spring until early fall) and fountains/bubblers.

The walls are covered in custom paintings of former foster animals who have gone on to their forever homes.


Originally founded as an equine rescue ranch, the farm is now the home to two barn cats, two pigs, two goats and two horses. All funds accrued from rentals aid the ongoing work and rehab of neglected animals in the state of Texas.

The home has everything a leisure or business traveler may need. Smart TV, wifi, fully operational kitchen, etc.

This home is suitable for up to 10 people maximum. There are 5 beds that sleep 8 people. Additional twin memory foam and/or queen air bed is available for groups with 9 or 10 people total.

A note on pricing: The base price assumes 4 guests. A small incremental fee is added for each additional person up to 10 total as more people=more wear and tear on our home. This allows both larger and smaller groups to enjoy the property at a reasonable cost! Please ensure the number of people on the reservation is accurate to avoid additional fees. Due to a few dishonest folks, we sadly have to confirm headcount accuracy via exterior security cameras. If changes need to be made to guest count, no problem. Just let us know.

We're proud to boast dozens of five star reviews for this property and provide guests with an immaculately clean space. As such, shoes are not permitted inside the home. This helps keep the rugs super clean while keeping the space allergen free for those that want to enjoy animals but do so in a very clean space. Our own child has severe asthma/allergies so this policy is strictly enforced for his safety and the safety of our guests with similar health challenges.

Please note there is an 10 guest maximum. We are sorry, there are no exceptions to this policy. Our HOA has a limit for all short terms rentals and issues fines for violations so we must be strict on this.

Primary renter must be age 25 or above and must be staying onsite with their rental group. We do not permit someone to rent the property and agree to the terms on behalf of others who would have no visibility into the house guidelines.

We cannot wait to share this beautiful property with you. This is a very special place to our own family and hundreds of repeat visitors. We expect guests to treat the space as their own, with care and respect. No parties or events are allowed on this property. If you would like to have visitors that are not on the reservation, you must first get approval from host. Total group size on the property cannot exceed ten people total, including those who are staying onsite plus the visitors.

A rental agreement will be sent out prior to check in that simply restates the house guidelines that are noted in this listing. Please note we do require guests review and acknowledge the agreement before check in instructions can be shared. Access to the home cannot be granted without a signed document.

Top places nearby:
-Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is 5 miles away
-Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard is 12 miles away
-Krause Springs is 15 miles away
-Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark is 15 miles away
-Lake Travis is 15 miles away
-Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures is 17 miles away
-Hippie Hollow Park is 18 miles away
-Oasis Texas Brewing Company is 19 miles away
-Multiple Wedding Venues

Beds are as follows:
Bedroom 1= king
Bedroom 2= queen
Bedroom 3= two twin beds
Bedroom 4=Queen
Extra twin memory foam mattress that can go in any bedroom and a pack n play crib is available.

When you book this reservation, you acknowledge the following:

-There are surveillance cameras outdoors only on the property as part of the security system. They cover the entrances and exits to the property, the pasture and the backyard.

When you book this listing, you agree to respect the following rules:
-Quiet Hours outdoors between 10PM and 8AM.
- Please NO shoes in the house. We have a child with severe asthma and this simple step helps keep him safe by keeping out allergens that track in on shoes
-No smoking of any kind on the property, outdoors or indoors. Any evidence of smoking will result in the loss of the security deposit.
-No food or drink in carpeted areas. All of the area rugs in the home are custom and all upstairs carpet is brand new. Large kitchen and dining area with tile to enjoy meals.
-No candles. Fireworks are not only illegal in Durham Park, but can cause injury to our animals and others. Any use of fireworks is strictly prohibited.
-Please input actual number of guests upon reserving the home. No more than 8 people are permitted. No exceptions to this. Thank you for understanding.
-If guests plan to have people over that are not on the rental agreement, host must approve prior.
-The red and white barn on the property is for the ranch hand only. Please do not enter it as sharp tools are present.
-Our wonderful Ranch Hands Luis and Jessica stop by to feed the animals once per day. They do not enter the home and will not interfere with your stay.
-POOL and SPA RULES: no children under 12 may use the pool or spa without an adult present.
-Proper swim attire is required to enter the pool and spa.
-Children who are not fully potty trained must use a swim diaper and any resulting impact or required drainage of the pool due to non compliance will result in the loss of the entire security deposit.
-Guest agrees to NOT put the pool furniture (chairs, umbrellas) into the pool water as it is not waterproof
-Guest agrees to turn off hot tub when not in use and every evening to help us preserve energy
-Guest agrees to close and tie pool umbrellas (if they were used, simply putting them back in the position you found them) each evening. The ranch gets quite windy and with that wind the umbrellas can be damaged if left open and even blow into the pool.
-Guest is aware there is no gate around this pool and children of all ages MUST be supervised.
-Guest agrees to be mindful of the hard wood flooring in the home. Any water tracked in from the pool will ruin the wood so please help us by drying off before entering the home and hanging the towels (do not put them on the floor)

Please do take a moment to ensure you read through the house guidelines/rental agreement listed on the site. No refunds will be issues outside of the normal cancellation policy. Failure to abide by rental agreement will result in loss of security deposit and/or eviction with no refund.