Family-friendly holiday rentals in Hornsby Bend

Pvt. Guest House. Animal Sanctuary. 10 min to AUS

Want a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature and animals, but with access to all that Austin has to offer? Get the best of both worlds in our private guest house apartment on a 6 acre animal sanctuary. We have everything you need to relax: swimming pool, a hammock, a pond, nature trails, access to Colorado river, and animals galore! You'll literally have birds flying over your head. We're about 10 min. east of airport (30 min. to downtown) with easy access to Circuit of the Americas and Bastrop

Magical Tiny Home • Hyde Park

This tiny home was lovingly designed by an artist during quarantine, and now you can step into her world! Enjoy the photo books, take a soak in the extra-deep tub, or gaze out the window up in the loft. This is a calm, cottagecore oasis situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood, a five minute walk from Shipe Park and pool, Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s Tex Max, Hyde Park Grill, Juiceland and Antonelli’s Cheese Shop. If you’re into highly organized spaces and library ladders, you’ve found the right spot!

Modern Aframe Tucked in Nature **hot tub & view**

Perched high on a hill overlooking the gorgeous TX Hill Country sits the most stunning A-frame you ever did see. With a mix of mid-century style and artsy touches, this space is gorgeous. The cabin is tucked into a pocket of nature surrounded by 3 acres of oaks, elms, and junipers. The expansive front windows and raised deck provide and incredible sunset view across the hills and dark sky lighting sets the stage for breathtaking starry skies. The hot tub and outdoor shower is icing on the cake!

Cozy Farm: 2 Kings, 20 min to Austin/COTA/Tesla

Gil Haus, nestled on 20 private acres, is the perfect luxurious modern farmhouse for a quick getaway from the city. Built in the late 1930s, this stunning interior will spoil you with Bertazzoni appliances and custom clawfoot soaking tub. Enjoy nature from the back porch, relaxing in the Adirondack chairs around the fire pit. This secluded home is ideal for a romantic trip, or it can offer a peaceful stay when you want to escape the city. Animals or 'visiting' animals are not allowed.

Private LOST PINES LOFT, Close to Austin/Bastrop!

Our private upstairs loft is welcoming and spacious and altogether separate from our main home (above our detached garage) and overlooks our beautifully tranquil, heavily wooded 5 acres. It is very similar setup to that of a hotel suite. Enjoy two private decks and quiet country living. We are only five minutes from The Hyatt Lost Pines resort. Close to Austin yet just far enough away. If privacy, peace, and the best value in the area are your thing, then you've found the right place!

Escape to the countryside

This location is set in the middle of 225 acres of farm & ranch land on a working cattle ranch. There is a non-heated pool, basketball goal, and ping pong & billiard table for guest use. Late winter and early spring time is calving season with 40 calves arriving during this time. Its peaceful and quiet at night with no disturbing outside lights or traffic. We are 30-45 minutes from downtown Austin depending on time of day; 30 minutes from ABI Airport and Circuit of the Americas track.

Barn Loft Luxury at a Texas Longhorn Ranch

True Texas experience in the barn at a small ranch. See one of the biggest steers in the world at 13.5 long.. Stay in a luxurious loft in the barn constructed with whitewashed shiplap and rustic timbers. Big oversized windows and view the stables and pasture. The oversized cowboy bathtub is a converted water trough. This space features an open floor plan that includes 2 queen plus 1 twin size beds, a kitchenette and entertainment center. Vaulted ceilings make for a cozy stay.

Relaxing Ranch, Friendly Animals, Modern Stay

Unwind in this modern cabin where nature meets comfort. Enjoy an interactive experience with friendly farm animals eager for pets and treats. Soak in views of the serene pond, grazing cows, and horses. Explore trails on secluded acreage. Light-filtering blinds, AC, and Starlink WiFi. Built in 2023. 7/7/25 update. We have piglets, baby goats, and calves right now until end of August. Close to Circuit of the Americas, Bastrop, Austin Airport, and Smithville.

Rose Suite at Hutto Farmhouse

Stay in this charming guest suite and live like a true local in Hutto, Texas. Our rental comes with a completely private entrance, bed and bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Wi-Fi, laptop-friendly workspace, a TV -- we've got everything you need. Join the country-fun and visit the shared cottage garden, tranquil goldfish pond, take in the beautiful views, and kick back and relax...welcome to paradise.