Hunt Vacation House - Hunt

Neighborhood river park is down the hill and across the road from our house.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Two huge decks with plenty of shade and outdoor seating.   - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Fire pit is available for use when there is not a burn ban in effect. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
At the river park. Paddle upstream to the flats. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Our kayaks!  A single & a 2 seater. New in 2022, two SUPs! pic coming soon.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Or paddle downstream towards the dam. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Our dock from the floating doc.  Yes I took my phone in the river. Made it back - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
The beautiful Guadalupe River - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Shared  picnic tables & grill. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Homeowners association shared river park. The tire swing is gone now, but it's such a beautiful peaceful place! - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Fire pit and side deck - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Living room with gas fireplace. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Living and dining area with gas fireplace and view. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Don't miss anything on game day.  Satellite TV with sports package. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Newly remodeled kitchen fully stocked with cookware, utensils and serving ware.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Newly remodeled kitchen fully stocked with cookware, utensils and serving ware.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Before pic: Dining table & breakfast bar seat 8. Room for lots more outside too. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Primary bedroom with rustic furniture & private bathroom.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
New dresser & a place to sit down to put your shoes on.   - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Primary bedroom, a place to sit down to put your shoes on.   - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Newly remodeled primary en suite bath with double vanity.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
En suite bath with fancy shower.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
En suite bath with large shower.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
En suite bath with large (fancy) shower.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Third bedroom with a double and single bed. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Fourth bedroom, trundle bed = two singles. Pass through this room to the master - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Newly remodeled main bathroom with tub, shower & laundry.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Newly remodeled main bathroom with tub, shower & laundry.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Upstairs bedroom - double bed with private balcony,  en suite bath with shower. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Upstairs bedroom balcony, AKA "the crows nest,"  a great place to watch storms - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Newly remodeled upstairs en suite bathroom with shower.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Newly remodeled upstairs en suite bathroom with shower.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Hill Country view from side deck. Great place to watch the sunrise with coffee! - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Huge yard surrounded by brushy natural boundary for kids to roam & play. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Hill Country view. Deer often pass through on this side of the house. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Lots of shade and seating on both decks. Outdoor lighting for dinner on the deck. - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
Hang in the hammock!   - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt
A spring  surprise - mountain laurel blooming by the decks.  - Hunt Vacation House - Hunt

Hunt Vacation House - Hunt

Hill Country Views and Guadalupe River Access on one of the prettiest country roads in Texas
9 Guests · 4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1600 Sqft
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Registration ID: Texas state bed tax Tax payer ID: 32048735222
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Pets are allowed
We allow small dogs on a case by case basis with a nightly fee of $10/pet/night, $50 non-refundable cleaning fee, and $500 damage deposit. You must agree not to leave the pet in the house alone unless crated and they must not bother or bark at anyone using the trail that goes past our house.
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Hunt Vacation House is a beautiful family sized home with easy and private Guadalupe River access. This is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Texas Hill Country. We’re ten minutes west of Hunt along one of the prettiest stretches of country road in Texas – convenient to summer camps and off-season activities.

Were high enough on the hill to have tree top views of the Guadalupe River Valley and just a short hike down the trail to the home owner association river park with where we have two kayaks and two SUPS for our guests to use. There is a private dam just below the park so the water stays high even in the driest summers.

The house will sleep nine: There is a queen bed and private bathroom with tub in the master. The upstairs bedroom has its own balcony and private bathroom with shower. The middle two bedrooms have a trundle bed (2 singles - great for kids), a single and double bed and share a bath with laundry room.

The dining area seats eight – six at the table and two at the breakfast bar, but one of the highlights is the outdoor dining space. The family room has a high beam ceiling and a glass door with sidelights to enjoy the view and let the breeze in. If you can’t leave your technology at home there is wireless internet and satellite TV. The house has every amenity needed for a comfortable stay (oven, fridge, dishwasher, fresh linens, etc). Nothing extra is needed; just bring some groceries, a bathing suit and free time to enjoy it!

Outside we have two spacious decks with Hill Country views. Drink your morning coffee on the side deck and watch the sun rise. Enjoy an evening glass of wine while star gazing on the front deck. Guests often see deer and fox passing through the yard. There is a hammock, a porch swing, and outside eating area with gas grill.

Dogs considered individually. Dogs weighing less than 20 pounds will be allowed on prior approval only with a pet charge $50. We often waive the weight limit as long as dogs are not left in the house alone and well mannered and dont bother neighbors. No cats as the owner is severely allergic.

Cell service is decent at the house, but not at the river park or on the road to the house. We have fast fiber internet and streaming TV.

Thanks yall,
Michelle & Danny

Sleeping Configuration

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Master Bedroom
1 queen bed
Tastefully decorated in Hill Country style with a queen bed and full closet for all your stuff. The bedroom is has an attached bathroom with jetted tub.
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Crows Nest
1 double bed
Upstairs bedroom with a full sized bed, sliding glass doors and balcony. The stairs are steep & awkward, so not the best place for Grandpa & Grandma. Has an attached full bath with shower.
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Kids Room #1
1 double bed, 1 single bed
Has a double bed and a single bet so works for at third couple or pile in the kiddos. It's right next to the main bath/laundry room.
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Kids room #2 (pass through this room to master)
2 single beds
Kids bedroom with a trundle bed (two singles). You must walk through this bedroom to the master, so it lacks privacy. Works great for a couple in the master & two kiddos in this room.

What this place offers

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Nearby activities

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Suitability

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Child friendly
There is not really room for pack & plays and our max is 9 people including children & infants. We have a great yard for kids to play in with a natural brushy barrier that seems to contain them. Highway 39 is just down the hill though and we ask guests to not allow children to cross the road or use the river park without a responsible adult to oversee them.
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Events allowed
You're welcome to request special events like birthday parties or bridal showers (we even had a small wedding once). Anything more than 15 people for more than 3 hours will over fill our septic tank though so we require guests to rent and use a port a potty. These events are approved on a case by case basis and anyone not disclosed on the rental agreement can be removed for trespass if necessary. We charge $300 per person for undisclosed overlimit overnight guests. We will never agree to more than 9 people overnight.
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Smoking allowed
There is no smoking allowed in the house or on the wood decks. Please respect the fact that our area is dry and often under a burn ban. If you must smoke at our home, do it on the concrete patio and dispose of cigarettes in a safe manner.
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Parking Included
We have outdoor parking and one covered carport spot to park motorcycles or a single car during a thunderstorm. There is room for multiple cars.

Meet The Host

We live full time in Anchorage, Alaska and plan to spend more time each year at our home in Hunt, Texas. We love weekends both summer and winter at our condo in Girdwood, Alaska. When we retire to our house in Texas, we'll be reverse snowbirds. Winters skiing in Alaska, and summers in Texas. What are we thinking?


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Location

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Getting around

We are 10 minutes west of Hunt on the hill above the river. The road follows the river so cell coverage is spotty most of the way from Ingram to Hunt, and barely works from Hunt to the house. Download or print driving directions before you leave and don't rely on your cell phone for a map! It's the country, remember?
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Directions

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These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
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Policies and Rules

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Check In: 4PM - Flexible
We send a detailed pdf with house instructions and access info via email about one week prior to the first day of your stay. Check in is after 4 pm and check out is before 11 am. Note that cell and data coverage does not work much of the drive to the house, so print and bring access info and driving directions with you.
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Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 9
House Rules
Our house rules are explained in detail in the rental agreement and again in the house instructions document we send with your access info.
Payment Policy
We require 50% deposit to make a reservation and the balance and damage deposit paid 4 weeks prior to first day of stay.
Refundable Damage Deposit
The $500 deposit is refunded after our property manager and cleaning staff have determined that damage/soiling did not occur during your stay.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Fee/Refund Schedule:
Canceled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 95% Refund
Canceled more than 14-29 days prior to arrival: 50% Refund
Canceled less than 13 days prior to arrival: 0% Refund
Notes
Cleaning / Damage Policy:
Leave the house as you found it. Wash and put away all dishes, clean the grill, and make sure trash is bagged and placed in the trash cans outside. Housekeeper does sanitizing and washes the bedding and towels. If the house keeper has to wash (or rewash) dishes, clean the grill, or remove trash, we will charge the excessive cleaning fee. If excessive cleaning is required or damage to the property is incurred, the amount will be withheld from your deposit. Extra cleaning is charged at $40/hour with a $100 minimum. Any damage to the property beyond the $500 deposit will be billed after a bid for repair or replacement cost as been obtained. You agree to pay cleaning penalties and/or cost of repairs for damage including damage to the property, furnishings, kayaks or river park; dirt or other mess requiring excessive cleaning; or replacement of keys to river and or under house storage.
Left behind items:
Items left behind at the house will be donated at the end of each season. If you have left something behind you would like sent to you, cost will be $50 minimum (which goes to the caretaker who must make a special trip to retrieve the item and go to town to mail it) plus actual shipping cost to have it mailed or shipped. You may not return to the house to pick up left behind items unless coordinated with the owner (in case cleaners or another guest are there).


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