Countryside Farmhouse, backporch breezes, hillside views, and in Walburg!
Georgetown, McDonough County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Countryside Farmhouse, backporch breezes, hillside views, and in Walburg! Top of the Hill Farmhouse is located in the heart of the small historic community of Walburg. This house boasts two large covered porches perfect for taking in a fresh breeze and watching nature thrive all around. Or one could enjoy a sunrise or a sunset famous in the heart of Texas. Small town atmosphere close to dining and...
Countryside Farmhouse, backporch breezes, hillside views, and in Walburg! Top of the Hill Farmhouse is located in the heart of the small historic community of Walburg. This house boasts two large covered porches perfect for taking in a fresh breeze and watching nature thrive all around. Or one could enjoy a sunrise or a sunset famous in the heart of Texas. Small town atmosphere close to dining and entertainment. The recently renovated craftsman style home offers tons of natural lighting with large windows, and spaciously appointed rooms. The house also has blackout curtains for privacy and sleeping in. This family-friendly home has a fully equipped kitchen, as well as games, books, and a smart television with the option of signing in to your favorite subscriptions. The house offers 2 large bedrooms with queen sized beds as well as two full sized bathrooms with toiletries provided. The living room has an electric wood burning stove that provides heat or just ambiance with a flames only option. The living room also offers a coffee table that pops up for extra dinner seating or dinner and a movie style relaxation. The living room also offers a sleeper style sofa for extra guests. For those needing inspiration, ample work space, or a wonderful place to keep the kids busy, discover the nook-style breakfast room. It has several large windows overlooking rolling green hills. The breakfast room also has a large elevated work desk and wifi connectivity. The home itself sits on over 1.5 acres and has several outbuildings to include a garden house, a detached garage that houses an antique 8N tractor, a 100 year old red barn and a newer style horse barn. These outbuilding are not for access due to safety reasons for guests and for the sustainability of the property itself. We require that guests do not access out buildings or cross over fences in place. We have video surveillance of off limits areas only to protect our animals and property. Please only access the house, the yard immediately surrounding the house, or the driveway. Guests may occasionally see from the porch the resident chickens roaming about on insect patrol or strategically hiding eggs in the shrubs. Our guesthouse also features 2 horses that were rescued from slaughter, they may look over the fence and smack their lips at you beckoning you to feed them a treat. Please do not approach or feed any of the resident animals as they all have special needs/diets that must be maintained. The home itself also features an elaborate system for rain water collection used for supplemental watering of animals and garden areas beyond the barn. This system has several holding tanks throughout the property. Guests can see from the porch there is an Aeromotor Windmill beyond the barns that can be utilized in the event of a power outage to maintain our animal's well-being. Discover all our small community has to offer all within 2 minutes walking distance! -Mickan Motor company, founded in 1927, offers fuel, wine, beer, ice, Watkins spices, local honey, gifts, convenience items and also offers feed store items.-Walburg German Restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday and has a seasonal biergarten with outdoor food, live music and dancing. They have an Arcade near the biergarten that is sure to entertain. Reservations for indoors are recommended, as this is a very popular destination.-Dale's Essenhaus offers down-home cooking in a relaxed space that is kid friendly. Famous for the Walburger, Dale and his crew have been cooking up great food and outdoor entertainment with live music for over 30 years. Outdoors offers ample picnic table style seating as well as a barn for a stage and plenty of room for the kids to run around.-Walburg Community center just next door to Dale's has a quaint playscape within a fenced area as well as the community center itself being available with reservation for events. 5 minutes to Toll 13010 minutes to downtown Georgetown or Lake Georgetown, and HEB20 minutes to downtown Round Rock, Dell Diamond, Kalahari or the Village of Salado, 25-30 minutes into Austin35 minutes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- WiFi
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Basic soaps
- Heating
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Kitchen
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
Internet
- Available in all rooms: WiFi
Family friendly
- In-room kitchen
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
Languages spoken
- English
More
- Smoke-free property
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 24
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Please do not attempt to catch, hold, feed or taunt animals. They are docile and we want them to remain a part of the house atmosphere. Please ask. : Please do not attempt to catch, hold, feed or taunt animals. They are docile and we want them to remain a part of the house atmosphere. Please ask.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
About the area
Georgetown
Georgetown is home to this farm stay. Georgetown Winery and Legacy Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Gabriel River and Blue Hole. Mel's Lone Star Lanes and Kalahari Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting.
Nearby locations
- Inner Space Cavern 14 min drive
- Southwestern University 15 min drive
- Round Rock Premium Outlets 18 min drive
- Round Rock Sports Center 20 min drive
- Kalahari Indoor Water Park 25 min drive
Getting around
- Taylor Station 26 min drive
- Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) 43 min drive
Restaurants
- Flying J Dealer 12 min drive
- McDonald's 11 min drive
- Golden Chick 12 min drive
- Shell 11 min drive
- Huddle House 8 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Countryside Farmhouse, backporch breezes, hillside views, and in Walburg! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Countryside Farmhouse, backporch breezes, hillside views, and in Walburg!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Countryside Farmhouse, backporch breezes, hillside views, and in Walburg!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Countryside Farmhouse, backporch breezes, hillside views, and in Walburg! located?
Situated in Georgetown, this farm stay is 6.2 mi (10 km) from San Gabriel River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mel's Lone Star Lanes and Blue Hole. Georgetown Winery and Southwestern University are also within 12 miles (20 km).