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32 guests · 10 bedrooms · 10 baths
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About this house rental
The main attraction at Chinquapin is the natural beauty of the property itself. Also, each cottage has it's own personality and privacy. Your own screened porch and kitchen. Each bedroom has a private bath. The lodge is large and welcoming, perfect for all of your family to gather. The swimming hole is indescribable...the water is pristine and gigantic! There is great fishing and hiking. Large patios for entertaining and stereo system to listen to your tunes outdoors. A fully equipped grill area, playground and rec room (ping pong, pool). Family of all ages will be thrilled with their experience and remember it always. We only rent all of the cottages to one group at a time, so you have the entire ranch to yourselves. No renting of individual cottages allowed.
-----HONEY'S HOUSE-----
LAYOUT
3 Bedrooms + 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
OVERVIEW
Done with great flair… wood floors, comfy furniture and great art. Your own kitchen, fireplaces and screened porch. Charming bedrooms (each with their own bath) and dreamy loft room. This cozy cottage sleeps 10. (TV and wi-fi too, if you gotta have it).
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 King Bed | Sleeps 2 | 1st Floor
Bedroom 2 | 2 Bunk Beds | Sleeps 4 | 1st Floor
Bedroom 3 | 4 Twin Beds | Sleeps 4 | 2nd Floor
Bathroom 1 | Bath Tub
Bathroom 2 | Bath Tub
Bathroom 3 | Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Cable TV
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Linens Provided
• Living Room
• Outdoor Shower
• Screened Porch with Hanging Bed
• Towels Provided
• Utility Room
• Wireless Internet
-----CASA SONIRSA-----
LAYOUT
3 Bedrooms + 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
OVERVIEW
An old-fashioned house complete with breezeways and it’s own creek. There is a quirky kitchen and river rock fireplace. Each of the bedrooms has their own personality and bathroom. The screened porch and private patio overlooks a picturesque pond. This charming cottage sleeps 8. (TV and wi-fi there, too, if you must..)
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2 | Closet
Bedroom 2 | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2
Bedroom 3 | 2 Twin Beds | 1 Bunk Bed | Sleeps 4
Bathroom 1 | Shower | Separate Tub
Bathroom 2 | Shower
Bathroom 3 | Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Cable TV
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Kitchen
• Laundry Room
• Linens Provided
• Living Room
• Screened In Porch
• Towels Provided
• Water View
• Wireless Internet
-----BIRD'S NEST-----
LAYOUT
2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths (Sleeps 11)
OVERVIEW
This charming guest cottage has two spacious bedrooms, each with 5 beds. There are bathrooms for each and a generous porch to read and relax. This cottage sleeps 11.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 4 Twin Beds | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 6 | Closet
Bedroom 2 | 3 Twin Beds | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 5 | Closet
Bathroom 1 | Bath Tub
Bathroom 2 | Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• Linens Provided
• Porch
• Towels Provided
-----PEACOCK HOUSE-----
LAYOUT
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
OVERVIEW
The most intimate of all the cottages, the Peacock House has one bedroom and bath (and outdoor shower!). It is very romantic with wood floors and fireplace and sleeps 2. There is a trundle bed, too for overflow little ones, if you need it.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2 | Sitting Area | Fireplace
Bathroom 1 | Shower | Outdoor Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Linens Provided
• Outdoor Shower
• Sitting Area
• Towels Provided
-----NAP ROOM-----
LAYOUT
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
OVERVIEW
This little rock cottage is near the main patio of the lodge and has one room and an intimate fireplace of its own. A small bathroom and it sleeps 2.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2 | Fireplace
Bathroom 1 | Shower | Laundry Room
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Alarm Clocks
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Laundry Room
• Linens Provided
• Towels Provided
-----THE LODGE-----
The Lodge is the central gathering place… where all the fun happens. You (or your caterer) can whip up amazing meals here in the huge kitchen. There is a great screen porch to enjoy the outdoor fireplace or fresh breezes. Have a cold one and a nacho on the patio overlooking the waterfall. You’ll already be planning your next trip to Chinquapin by then….
-----REC ROOM-----
Recreation is what we do best at Chinquapin. The large screened rec room is complete with pool table, two pingpong tables and foosball. Plug in your iPod and and have a blast. There is a large basketball court and playground with an old fashioned merry-go-round and swings.The kids (young and old) will go nuts.
-----SUNSET HILL-----
Pack up some wine and cheese and friends and go to the highest point on the ranch to drink in the end of the day. There is a rustic gazebo and tables. Build a fire in the firepit and enjoy the most amazing sunsets ever. The quiet, breezes and vista are guaranteed to wash all cares away.
-----THE WATER-----
The water needs a section all it’s own. The natural limestone bottom swimming hole is enormous (over 100 yards long) and has a paddle boat, floats and kayaks. You’ll never want to get out. The water is pristine since the pool is drained and cleaned annually. There are also two amazing fishing ponds with huge bass (catch and release, please) for the fishermen. Bring your rods and bathing suits and have a ball.
-----HONEY'S HOUSE-----
LAYOUT
3 Bedrooms + 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
OVERVIEW
Done with great flair… wood floors, comfy furniture and great art. Your own kitchen, fireplaces and screened porch. Charming bedrooms (each with their own bath) and dreamy loft room. This cozy cottage sleeps 10. (TV and wi-fi too, if you gotta have it).
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 King Bed | Sleeps 2 | 1st Floor
Bedroom 2 | 2 Bunk Beds | Sleeps 4 | 1st Floor
Bedroom 3 | 4 Twin Beds | Sleeps 4 | 2nd Floor
Bathroom 1 | Bath Tub
Bathroom 2 | Bath Tub
Bathroom 3 | Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Cable TV
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Linens Provided
• Living Room
• Outdoor Shower
• Screened Porch with Hanging Bed
• Towels Provided
• Utility Room
• Wireless Internet
-----CASA SONIRSA-----
LAYOUT
3 Bedrooms + 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
OVERVIEW
An old-fashioned house complete with breezeways and it’s own creek. There is a quirky kitchen and river rock fireplace. Each of the bedrooms has their own personality and bathroom. The screened porch and private patio overlooks a picturesque pond. This charming cottage sleeps 8. (TV and wi-fi there, too, if you must..)
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2 | Closet
Bedroom 2 | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2
Bedroom 3 | 2 Twin Beds | 1 Bunk Bed | Sleeps 4
Bathroom 1 | Shower | Separate Tub
Bathroom 2 | Shower
Bathroom 3 | Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Cable TV
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Kitchen
• Laundry Room
• Linens Provided
• Living Room
• Screened In Porch
• Towels Provided
• Water View
• Wireless Internet
-----BIRD'S NEST-----
LAYOUT
2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths (Sleeps 11)
OVERVIEW
This charming guest cottage has two spacious bedrooms, each with 5 beds. There are bathrooms for each and a generous porch to read and relax. This cottage sleeps 11.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 4 Twin Beds | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 6 | Closet
Bedroom 2 | 3 Twin Beds | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 5 | Closet
Bathroom 1 | Bath Tub
Bathroom 2 | Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• Linens Provided
• Porch
• Towels Provided
-----PEACOCK HOUSE-----
LAYOUT
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
OVERVIEW
The most intimate of all the cottages, the Peacock House has one bedroom and bath (and outdoor shower!). It is very romantic with wood floors and fireplace and sleeps 2. There is a trundle bed, too for overflow little ones, if you need it.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2 | Sitting Area | Fireplace
Bathroom 1 | Shower | Outdoor Shower
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Linens Provided
• Outdoor Shower
• Sitting Area
• Towels Provided
-----NAP ROOM-----
LAYOUT
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
OVERVIEW
This little rock cottage is near the main patio of the lodge and has one room and an intimate fireplace of its own. A small bathroom and it sleeps 2.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 | 1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2 | Fireplace
Bathroom 1 | Shower | Laundry Room
AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Alarm Clocks
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Laundry Room
• Linens Provided
• Towels Provided
-----THE LODGE-----
The Lodge is the central gathering place… where all the fun happens. You (or your caterer) can whip up amazing meals here in the huge kitchen. There is a great screen porch to enjoy the outdoor fireplace or fresh breezes. Have a cold one and a nacho on the patio overlooking the waterfall. You’ll already be planning your next trip to Chinquapin by then….
-----REC ROOM-----
Recreation is what we do best at Chinquapin. The large screened rec room is complete with pool table, two pingpong tables and foosball. Plug in your iPod and and have a blast. There is a large basketball court and playground with an old fashioned merry-go-round and swings.The kids (young and old) will go nuts.
-----SUNSET HILL-----
Pack up some wine and cheese and friends and go to the highest point on the ranch to drink in the end of the day. There is a rustic gazebo and tables. Build a fire in the firepit and enjoy the most amazing sunsets ever. The quiet, breezes and vista are guaranteed to wash all cares away.
-----THE WATER-----
The water needs a section all it’s own. The natural limestone bottom swimming hole is enormous (over 100 yards long) and has a paddle boat, floats and kayaks. You’ll never want to get out. The water is pristine since the pool is drained and cleaned annually. There are also two amazing fishing ponds with huge bass (catch and release, please) for the fishermen. Bring your rods and bathing suits and have a ball.
Amenities at Hill Country Family Event Ranch
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Rio Grande
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2018
After 14 years of a Summer beach gathering- our family had to find a new spot to meet. Chinquapin was an amazing find. 32 people, ranging in age from 18 mos to 87 yrs old- and everyone had a great time! The rooms/cottages were welcoming and beautifully decorated. The lodge and main kitchen were beyond perfect for preparing meals, visiting, eating, doing puzzles, playing games and cards and just relaxing. The water was refreshing and wonderful for swimming, floating, kayaking, paddle boating, rope swinging and just enjoying! The two ponds offered fun fishing- bass and perch.
The Rec-room and playground, basketball court and volleyball areas were all put to good use.
Highly recommend having Maria make you breakfast one morning. It was delicious!
The owner and foreman were both so kind and accommodating, answering my questions leading up to our stay and during our stay.
We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay at Chinquapin! Even our more 'tough to please' family members said it was 'top notch'!! It is a little piece of hill country heaven! Grateful to have had the opportunity to stay there!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2016
Chinquapin! I'm not sure too many of our 30+ guests learned how to pronounce the ranch name, but they all called it wonderful! Our family reunion covered an age range from 12 months to 85 years old! Relatives came from Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia. We settled in for 3 nights of bliss.
We especially made good use of the "pool!" We used the floats, kayaks, paddle boat and rope swing! My 7 yr old grandson learned how to paddle a kayak in about 10 minutes and was all over the place with it! The water was COLD which was great for July air temps! The eldest were able to watch all the water play comfortably from the shady patio by the house. The kitchen was a focal point for sure and we had such fun cooking and prepping food in the open space. There was just so much room for us to hang out!
Oh, fishing! There were a handful who fished in the lovely fish pond and got to witness one catch and release of a nice sized bass.
The little children were thrilled with the playground! And the older kids loved the rec room. No one was bored!!
The different cottages provided perfect comfort for sleeping. Each cottage was just adorably decorated and outfitted. We really could not have asked for better lodging for all of us
The pictures on the listing are great but seeing it all in real life - it is all even more beautiful!!
We are already talking about next year! And we hope we can stay longer, for sure!!
Thank you, Cecilia, for your help and advice. It was truly a terrific place for our reunion!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2016
I can not really put into words how I feel about Chinquapin.
As soon as the gates open and you drive in there is a calm that settles over you.
We go every year with a group of close friends to reconnect, eat, swim, laugh, dance, drink and play.
Our kids can romp around and run free like little wild rascals--my son Gus, asks me daily when we are going back to Chinquapin.
The main house's large open room and kitchen is worthy of a home movie scene --- where cooking and laughing and talking surround you.
From there the all other homes/cottages on the property have such a unique spirit and decor.
The Water.
Oh my goodness.
The Water and the fishing.
It is utterly amazing.
jill
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2015
I don't know if I can adequately describe this magical completely perfect place. From the first moment we started talking to the owners until today (a week after our charmed visit) all communications were a joy. We celebrated my husband's 70th birthday with a family gathering and big music party at Chinquapin Ranch. We couldn't possibly have found a better place and better group of people to support our important time together. Chinquapin is a very special spot, clearly loved and cultivated by it's owners and staff. Each person we met connected to the place was a special enchanted being. I'm not over stating. This place is very very special, we would return at the drop of a hat at any time of year for the rest of our lives.
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"After 14 years of a Summer beach gathering- our family had to find a new spot to meet. Chinquapin was an amazing find. 32 people, ranging in age from 18 mos to 87 yrs old- and everyone had a great t..."
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