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Your ultimate farm stay experience

The 4 bedroom, 3 bath house, sleeps up to 12, making it an affordable rate for families, groups, and friends traveling together.

HarBet Lodge is a family-owned farmhouse vacation rental in Alvin, TX – less than a 30-minute drive from Houston Hobby Airport.

It offers a unique guest stay on the farm. HarBet is a perfect destination to share time and make memories, whether for leisure travel or special occasion s.

Image of Great Room with glowing fireplace at HarBet Lodge in Alvin Texas.

Think of the home as your private all-inclusive resort on a 200 acre working family ranch in Alvin, Texas. The base starts at $450 per night- making it a great alternative to Alvin hotels.

Guest reviews rave about the luxurious accommodations, ranch activities, hospitality, farm animals, and quiet getaway.

The best alternative to hotels in Alvin TX is a private ranch stay.

The Farm Stay Experience.

Imagine a mini-horse, Quiznos, greeting you each morning, chickens producing fresh eggs, and a cozy ranch home with luxurious accommodations to share with family and friends. Abundant with ranch activities, this farm stay is complete with an outdoor fire pit, guest laundry facility, private fishing lake, and so much more.

Rich in family tradition, the spacious farmhouse offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Rented only as a whole house vacation rental, your time in Alvin is spent in peace with the ones you love. Accommodating up to 12 guests, your price per night is always the same, whether a romantic getaway for two or a family getaway to create memories and share moments.

Beautifully decorated, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom farmhouse is filled with rustic charm and modern amenities. Sit with your family around the outdoor fire pit, embracing the natural beauty that surrounds you, telling campfire stories, and indulging in s’mores under the big Texas stars. Feed the mini horses or fish for Bass on the property’s private lake. Relax with your friends and family and enjoy each other’s company.

Upon arrival, find a charcuterie board and wine waiting to greet you, or choose to have the kitchen stocked with breakfast options to prepare breakfast or brunch at your leisure each morning to share around the large family dining table .

Of course, the real experience is spending time together enjoying all the Ranch offers.

Perhaps the most exciting of it all is being on the ranch. Ranch activities include feeding the chickens and mini horses, seeing the cows and horses, and meeting Doc, the resident large animal veterinarian next door and one of your hosts. If you are interested in large animals, spend an hour or a day at the clinic learning about the care of horses and cattle. You can also take a farm tour on ATV, by mule, or hayride. Learn how to saddle a horse or taste the honey from the farm’s Honey bees.

Fun Alvin activities nearby include: Froberg’s Farm, Alvin Golf, Alvin Skating Rink, the Space Center Houston , Alvin Opry House, Alvin Historical Museum, Galveston Beach, and Alvin Restaurants. View Alvin City Experiences here.

Discover more at HarBet Lodge.

Daily rate starts at $450 for the house rental.

Image of Master Suite King Bed at HarBet Lodge in Alvin, Texas

Rooms

Offering four bedrooms with a total of 9 beds, you will surely have a place for the entire family (or BFFs) to rest comfortably during your ranch stay.

Image of Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream in front of outdoor firepit at HarBet Lodge in Alvin, Texas

Photo Gallery

What is more photogenic than a bunch of farm animals and our resident ham and mascot mini-horse, Quiznos?  Calling all animal lovers!

The Ranch

A one-of-a-kind property with a private fishing lake, horseback riding trails, large animal veterinary experience, mini horses, and more.

Image of Sunset Landscape with purple wildflowers in Alvin, Texas

Visit Alvin

Alvin’s small-town charm includes walk-right-in dining, bowling, a petting zoo, wildflowers, a wildlife refuge, and Nolan Ryan.

Guest Suites

So I can kiss you anytime I want” adorns the wall above the graciously designed Master Suite, inviting the Southern charm in. The Master Bath offers a walk-in shower, a separate soaking tub, and a double vanity.  This ranch retreat offers spacious guest suites and rustic elegance designed with love by your host, Cheryl.

 The accommodations are inviting and comfortable and have been touted as the best accommodations in Alvin (TX). The curated farmhouse suites and spaces were created for friends and family to spend time together, creating memories to last a lifetime.

Kids will love the Texas-themed Bunk room, and you will enjoy hearing their laughter from another room. HarBet Lodge is your ranch away from home to enjoy as yours.


Make Memories 

Create the photos and stories that will forever live inside you, your family, and your friends. The real experience is spending time together enjoying all the Ranch offers, with all the modern comforts of home. You will love the outdoor table with chairs and firepit.

The Ranch

For our family, this is heaven on earth. And with a glad heart, open our doors to share this beautiful land with you and yours. While staying at HarBet Lodge, you curate your time and experience at our guest ranch.

Want to learn more about horse care and handling? This authentic destination can teach you! Traveling with your horse and need a place to board your horse and stay? Or perhaps you desire to sit under the giant oaks and gather around a fire under the stars for the amazing views.

The Ranch is full of wonder, opportunity, and ample space, complete with countless amenities- something everyone will love. Host a family reunion, corporate retreat, or your perfect event. Learn more about all the things to do at the Ranch.

Image of mini horses and chickens at HarBet Lodge in Alvin Texas near Houston

Feed the Minis

Feed the mini horses, Quiznos and Rooster.

Image of vet Gregg Knape at the veterinary clinic at HarBet Lodge in Alvin Texas near Houston

Learn from Doc

Take a tour of the large animal veterinary clinic, or join doc for morning rounds.

Image of chickens with eggs at HarBet Lodge in Alvin Texas near Houston

Gather Chicken Eggs

Enjoy the delight of wonderment as you gather chicken eggs.

Image of guests riding horses at HarBet Lodge Ranch in Alvin Texas near Houston

Tour the Ranch

Take a 30-minute driving tour by mule, hayride or ATV.

Image of guest with fish from pond at HarBet Lodge In Alvin Texas

Fish on Property

Catch and release Bass fishing on the bak of the private lake on the Ranch.

Knape Beef

Visit Knape Beef – our grass-fed cattle beef operation.

About Alvin

Home to Major League Baseball pitching legend Nolan Ryan, Alvin is a rural town approximately thirty minutes away from Houston. It is a perfect escape from the city filled with good, wholesome fun.

Take the kids to Alvin Bowling Center or skating, and enjoy the exotic animals at the petting zoo or Wildlife refuge. Experience the excitement of Alvin Goats with goat yoga. Join us for the Alvin Music Festival. 

Sip wine at Haak Winery and Vineyards.

Alvin is an undiscovered gem, perfect for a breath of fresh air and a sky full of stars. Skip the Alvin hotels and stay on the Ranch.

Your Hosts

Image of host Cheryl, at HarBet Lodge farmhouse hotel in Alvin, Texas

Cheryl

Host

Image of host Doc (Gregg), at HarBet Lodge farmhouse hotel in Alvin, Texas

Doc

Host

Quiznos

Mascot

Lodge Rental

Full Lodge

$450

starting at per night

Holiday Rental

$550

starting at per night. 2-night minimum.

Special Events

Call Cheryl

based on event agreement

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