A luxury hunting lodge | Villa in Merkel

9.8 (48 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Merkel Villa | A luxury hunting lodge

5 Bedroom Villa in Merkel

Colonial style brick home used as hunting lodge, bed & breakfast & venue for wedding, family reunions & corperate retreats. Lodge has 4500 square feet of living space as well as 5 covered patios & two uncovered patios, three car garage & more. Lodge is complete with all the luxuries such as two dining areas, large kitchen with double oven & island glass cooktop, central heat & air, 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Located in a beautiful remote area but only 15 miles south of Merkel Tx & Interstate 20. The lodge sits atop Buzzard Peak on 1327 acres of oaks & the deep canyons of the northwest part of the Edwards Plateau commonly refered to as the Texas Hill Country. Property has numerous White-tailed deer, wild Turkey & various other native wildlife & offers both deer hunting & African Safari style hunting of over 12 species of exotics from Africa, India, Asia & New Zealand. So reserve your spot to relax in luxury while experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery in Texas.

A luxury hunting lodge is located in Merkel. A luxury hunting lodge provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, among other amenities. This Villa features Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

A luxury hunting lodge has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 20 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 Merkel has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Merkel, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 3+ bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on outdoor patios
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)
  • English
  • Spanish
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: large stairway so children should be supervised
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: one small-medium size dog pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking is allowed on outdoor patios

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 smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Paul C.
May 27, 2025 03:51:07 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Host took us to see his exotic animals and brought us 2 shot guns and shells plus 2 cases of clay birds.We had a great time. Absolutely a beautiful place rather your hunting working or just want to get away from the fast lane
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