.
"Guests love
staying at this beautiful
guest house and cottage!"
Welcome to the Running M Guest
House is a new and unique vacation property in the Highland Lakes Area of central Texas.
The property is located on Park Road 4 in Burnet County, a mile from Longhorn Cavern, 5
minutes from Lake LBJ, and 10 minutes from Inks Lake State Park. It is a beautiful
drive to the ranch, winding through the hills filled with stately oak trees.
The vacation house sits on 70 acres of a working
ranch. There is access to the property for hiking, horseback riding and enjoying a
fresh water spring.
 
The Main House and the Cottage
Running M Guest House is a ranch style home,
consisting of a Main House, the Cottage and the Bunkhouse, sleeping a total of 12 people
in beds.
The Main House has a king bed and queen sleeper sofa
and can sleep 4. The Cottage has a queen bed and queen sleeper sofa and can sleep
4. The Bunkhouse has 2 double/twin bunk beds and a futon and can sleep 4. All
3 units can sleep a total of 12 people.
The Bunkhouse is actually a separate building which
has a pool table, Bowflex exercise equipment, Xbox, computer with games, and board
games. A basketball court, washers
and horseshoes and lots of open space for
kids large and small to enjoy the outdoors are provided.
With such close proximity to Lake LBJ, Inks Lake and
Lake Buchanan a little farther, a wakeboarding/ski boat and a small fishing boat are
available.
This property is ideal for weddings, reunions,
corporate and church gatherings, and family get-togethers.
Shaded picnic area with smoker, swing, 2 fire pits,
Texas size picnic table and a 5 mile view.
Amenities
of Running M Guest Ranch:
- Beautiful
stone home with beautiful views of the Texas Hill country for miles from large covered
porches filled with comfortable outdoor furniture, great room, dining room, fully equipped
kitchen, master bedroom and den, Cottage and Recreation Room.
- The Main
House is a high quality structure of stacked rock walls, concrete floors, slate tile
in shower, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and 12 ft porches on both east
and west sides of the home. Tastefully decorated with a western motif through out.
- The
Cottage has the same stacked rock, concrete floors and is equipped with a kitchenette,
french doors that open onto an east porch.
- The
Main House master bedroom has king-size bed, 1 1/2 baths, queen sleeper sofa in den.
- The
Cottage has queen-size bed, a queen sleeper sofa.
- The
Bunkhouse has 2 double/twin bunkbeds and Futon sofa, pool table, bowflex exercise
equipment, computer games and an xbox. Basketball goal is next to the Bunkhouse.
- Satellite
TV in the Main house and Cottage, DVD and VHS players
- Washer
and Dryer in Main house, including detergent and dryer sheets.
- Gas
grill, located between the Main house and Bunkhouse on a wooden deck.
- Picnic area
with lots of live oak trees, BBQ pit, 2 fire pits, swings and large picnic table and
benches.
- Porches
filled with outdoor furniture
- Located
on 70 acres, where there's always a cool breeze, deer and turkey wander through in the
late afternoons. You can usually hear a coyote of two howl in the night. This
is working ranch so cattle and horses also live here.
- Several boarding stalls are available for your horses if you
would like to bring them. While there, you are welcome to use the 2 riding arenas.
- Hiking
trails
- Fresh
water spring
- Ski/wakeboard
boat
- Small
aluminum fishing boat.
- Limited
kitchen supplies, ie salt/pepper, coffee, tea and wine rack full of complimentary wine.
- All
linens and bedding are furnished
- All
3 facilities have air conditioning and heating.
- We
can accomodate parking for several vehicles, including RVs, pickup and trailers.
Freshwater Spring
Nightly Rates:
Main House, Cottage and Bunkhouse:
$325 per night
Stay 5 nights & get 6th night free
There is a one time cleaning fee of $175 per stay for all three units.
Holiday Weekends - $375 per night
If your group is 4 people
or fewer, we may be able to discount the price for renting only the Main House, if it is
available.
There is no minimum nightly stay.
Children are welcome.
Maximum of 12 people total for all three units.
 
Two fire pits
Other
Information:
Fishing boat rental: $75 per day
Ski boat rental with a captain: $300 per day
Both boats can be used on Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake Marble Falls, or Lake LBJ
Check in time - after 3:00 pm
Check out time before 12:00 noon
We are sorry but we are unable to accommodate pets
Smoking outdoors only
We accept major credit and debit cards.
For More Information on Availability
and to Make Reservations call:
512-535-6594
EMAIL
More Information and Photos are Below:
Running M Guest House is located within the triangle
of Burnet, Marble Falls and Kingsland in central Texas. It is about an hour drive
northwest of Austin, 90 minutes north of San Antonio, a 3 1/2 hour drive from Dallas/Ft.
Worth, and 4 hours west of Houston.
The ranch is located within 30 minutes drive of 4 of
the Highland Lakes: Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls.
Running M Guest House is perfect for that weekend
getaway or a longer vacation. It is also perfect for reunions, corporate
retreats, church retreats and family gatherings. It can also be rented by the day
for weddings and receptions.
Hike to a Fresh Water Spring that Indians
once used:
Guest love roaming the grounds and taking in all the vistas.
A hike down a trail to a fresh water spring with a wading pool is a favorite activity, as well as a pleasant form of
exercise. The ranch is on a location that was used by Indians as their camping
ground. Occassionally parts of flint tools are found at the spring. They did
their cooking at the spring. As you
are walking down to the spring you can notice mounds where the Indians used to have their
tents. The spring runs year-round even during droughts, so it was an ideal location
for the Indians' campground. You can even see old trees that are bent over where the
Indians would hang their game.
Sunsets and evening skies are especially beautiful
on the ranch. Stars are brighter deep in the heart of Texas!
Want to go boating or fishing?
The owners have two boats available: a fishing boat and a ski boat. They can deliver
the boats to Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ or Lake Marble Falls for you to use.
The fishing boat rents at a rate of $75 a day. They need to provide a captain
for the ski boat, and the fee for the ski boat is $300 per day.
Tour Longhorn Caverns:
Famous Longhorn Caverns is just a mile down the road. They have tours that
you will enjoy.
Tour the local wineries:
Three Local wineries have tours
and wine tasting.
Have a horse?
Several boarding stalls are available for your horses if you would like to bring them.
While there, you are welcome to use the 2 riding arenas.
Front porch the length of the Main House
Back porch the length of the Main House
The home takes advantage of the views and breezes with french doors
located on both sides of the living room. Large covered porches run the full length
of the house on both sides of the house.
 
Living Room of the Main House
The living room of the Main House is very inviting with its high ceiling,
rustic beams, and attractive stacked-rock wall. The western decor is tastfully done
and carried out throughout the home. View the satellite TV with a DVD player from
comfortable leather furniture including a sofa, love seat, and a chair with a matching
ottoman.
A half bath is located off the living room.
The Den of the Main House
 
The Ranch House den can sleep two on a comfortable leather sofa bed.
It is the new design that is built for maximum comfort. The sofa looks out
another set of French doors offering a great view to the west.
A desk and chair are provided.
There is an entrance to the master bath from the den.
The Dining Room
The dining room, with its deep red walls, wall sconces, and the impressive
antler chandelier set the mood for a pleasant dining experience and conversation with
friends and family.
The large dining table seats 8 to 10 people in comfortable, stylish
chairs. A wall of windows add a nice view and natural light to the dining room.
 
The Main House Kitchen
The modern kitchen is a cook's delight, from the gleaming granite counter
tops to the attractive moldings on the cabinetry. Modern Jenn-Aire appliances,
including a gas stove with built-in grill, provide beauty and effeciency.
An oversized window over the sink opens up the room to the beautiful
countryside, and brings in cheerful natural light. Ambient light glimmers softly for
an appealing night light with lighting above and below the cabinets.
The kitchen is fully stocked with all the necessary dishes, cookware and
small appliances. All you need to bring are your food and drinks.
The cooks in your group will really love this kitchen!
Main House Bedroom
 
The bedroom of the Main House has a comfortable king-sized bed with a
top-of-the-line mattress for a peaceful night's sleep. French doors offer a view of
the hills and open up onto the large covered, back porch.
A large over-sized chair, chest of drawers and mirrored dresser are
included in this room.
The Master Bath is off this room.
 |
Master Bath The master bath has a beautiful oversized shower with slate walls and
tile floor.
There are separate his and hers sinks.
|
 
The deck has a gas grill and table with chairs.
The Bunkhouse is separated from the Main House by a large wooden deck with
a breezeway.
The
Cottage
The Cottage with covered porch
The cottage has a living room, small kitchenette, bedroom and bath.
The picnic area in the shaded grove of trees is next to the Cottage.
 
The Cottage Living Room
The living room of the Cottage has a leather sofa bed with the new
comfortable design mattress that can comfortably sleep two people. There is also a
TV with satellite TV and a DVD player.
You can fix snacks and meals in the kitchenette. The dining area has
a table with 4 chairs. The French doors in the living room open to a covered porch
that has a nice view of the countryside to the east.
Johnny Rodriguez, the country music star, is a friend of the owner of
Running M and has stayed in the Cottage and slept on the sleeper sofa. Johnny gave
his "thumbs up" on the comfort of the sleeper sofa in the Cottage.
Professional roper, DennisGatz, and wife, Jeannete, from Colorado, enjoyed
their stay at Running M.
Bedroom of the Cottage
The Cottage bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a very comfortable, deluxe
mattress. The large windows provide a nice view. Mirrored closet doors
add to the beauty of this room.
The bath at the Cottage has a shower.
The Bunkhouse:
The Bunkhouse has two separate rooms and a bathroom. One room is a
computer game room. The main room of the Bunkhouse has a pool table, a Bowflex
exercise machine, two bunk beds each with a double bed and a single bed, and a futon
sofa/bed. The Bunkhouse sleeps up to 6 people and is ideal for children, teenagers
and young adults. A basketball goal is just outside the Bunkhouse.
.
Things
to Do in the Area:
- Want to go boating? The owners have a fishing boat and a ski boat available. They
can deliver the fishing boat to Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ or Lake Marble Falls
for you to use at a rate of $75 a day. They need to provide a captain for the ski
boat, and the fee for the boat and captain is $300 a day on any of the 4 lakes mentioned
above.
- Take a hike down to the fresh-water spring and wading pool in a canyon.
- Photograph the scenery, wildlife, and birds
- Have a picnic at the ranch
- Visit a local winery and sample their wine tasting
- Tour Longhorn Caverns just minutes away.
- Go out with a local fishing guide
- Play golf at one of the local golf course.
- Play basketball, shoot pool, or have a game of horseshoes or washers. There are
also a computer with games and board games.
- Dine at the restaurants in the local towns.
- Shop for antiques, gifts, souveniers, and clothing in the nearby towns.
- Visit the museums and art galleries in the nearby towns.
- Upcoming events in the area: Click Here
For More Information
or Reservations:
512-535-6594
EMAIL
  
Travel Insurance
TVL recommends the purchase of travel insurance.
To compare rates - Click Here.
Join the Texas Vacation Lodging
Newsletter to always be the first to know about cancellations (opportunity for you to
schedule a last minute get-away weekend), special promotions or activities in the
area. 
Lake House Owners....
Do you have a lake rental house, and you would like a lot more renters? We
can bring you a lot more renters....and usually it is at no cost to you. For more
information call us at 512-535-6594 or email us.
Visit our web site for more information at: TexasVacationLodging.com
Web Page by:
Texas Vacation Lodging
© Copyright 2008 by TVL - Texas
Vacation Lodging, LLC
|