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Cabin at the Ranch - Harper, TX

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· Harper, Kimble, Texas

84 acres hosted by Travis W.

1 lodging site

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The Ranch is our place we like to go when we need to get away. It's raw and it's nice land to camp, explore and enjoy wildlife. We have a Wildlife Exemption on the property and enjoy managing native song birds. We keep a constant flow of bird seed located in feeders around the ranch, and we have seen all kinds of birds making this a great place for birders. The ranch has nice elevation changes with a wet weather creek that traverses the property, There are some trails to hike or mountain bike. The cabin is rustic, but we enjoy it and it's fun to think it's everything we would need. This is off-grid living all the way, and we are constantly learning new and better ways to do things. The cabin is located on the very first spot we pitched a tent after purchasing the land, and we continue to make improvements as we go. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. "Glamp" in this cute off-grid cabin outside of Harper, Texas. Watch amazing sunsets & views from the relaxing front porch. At 2000' above sea level, you can enjoy the weather year round with proper planning. Enjoying campfires at night in the pit is a favorite past time. The Cabin sits on a high-fenced 84 acre wildlife refuge managed for Native Song Birds and Wild Turkey with walkable/bikeable trails. "Panther Creek" traverses the ranch and natural springs keep water in the ponds for wildlife. We have a family of Mini-Donkeys and Mini-Texas Registered Longhorns that roam the property. Stars are extremely bright, and the ranch is an excellent spot for star gazing. It is so quiet, most of the time you can hear the silence. Miniature donkeys visit guests around the cabin and property to make sure you're safe, and you may see some of the elusive deer. The sounds of coyotes will call you most evenings and nights, and it's not uncommon to hear foxes, wild hogs and other wildlife throughout the night. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to bring some ear plugs. Bird seed and supplemental water are provided year round and make this a great destination for birders and outdoor enthusiasts. Many unique bird species have been spotted on the ranch which has proximity to South Llano River State Park, renowned Birder destination. It is a 35 Minute drive to Kerrville or 30 min to Fredericksburg and Junction. Area attractions include Enchanted Rock, the Eckert's James River Bat Cave, South Llano River State Park, and Texas Hill Country wineries. Yates River Crossing on the Llano River offers a nice place to cool off in the summer, or for fishing and putting in and out for kayak trips. Cook your meals over fire at camp on cooking grate, or in the cabin on the 2 burner stove. If that's more that you want to mess with, head into the cute town of Harper for EXCELLENT meals at The Longhorn Cafe, or check out some of the other cool establishments for some local culture. We recommend bringing much of what you would for back country camping. Note: there is no electricity, running water, or toilets, so come prepared. There is a solar generator inside the cabin that provides some plugs and usb ports, and some solar light bulbs that provide light. Ask the host for recommendations on what to bring and expect. We offer the HipCamp "extra" Firewood Bundle for $10 which allows you to DIY harvest any grounded deadwood during your stay. Please do not cut off any branches on any trees, even if they are dead, as we are mindful of Oak Wilt. Thanks!

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Waterfall

Mountainous

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