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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Welcome to The Smiling Fox Den, a 4-bedroom, 3-bath country home at the end of a long private road on 13 wooded acres, about 6 miles from downtown La Grange. Sleeps 8.
Spend the day at the pool, gather at the thatched palapa bar, or fish the pond from the bank (catch and release; we provide a hook remover). Deer, turkeys and plenty of birds are regular visitors, longhorn cattle often graze in the neighbor's pasture across the road, and the night sky is full of stars. Porch rockers, Adirondack chairs, patio dining and both gas and charcoal grills make it easy to stay outside all evening.
Inside, the great room centers on a stone fireplace (not for guest use) with a wall of windows looking out on the oaks. A second living room has a TV, board games and cards. There is a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, Wi-Fi and streaming TV. The dining table seats 8.
Bedrooms: Master (king), Bluebonnet Room (king), Sunflower Room (2 twins) and Boho Room (2 twins).
Why "The Smiling Fox"? Our family name, Turicchi, was hard to spell, so we became "the Fox family" when we made dinner reservations. Our mother, a lifelong animal lover, once stopped to help a wounded fox by the road. It didn't make it, so she had it preserved, and the Smiling Fox still lives here today. Much of the décor comes from 35 years of family memories and local artisans.
Nearby: the La Grange square and Saturday farmers market, Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, the Bugle Boy for live music, Weikel's for kolaches, and the Round Top antique shows.
Spend the day at the pool, gather at the thatched palapa bar, or fish the pond from the bank (catch and release; we provide a hook remover). Deer, turkeys and plenty of birds are regular visitors, longhorn cattle often graze in the neighbor's pasture across the road, and the night sky is full of stars. Porch rockers, Adirondack chairs, patio dining and both gas and charcoal grills make it easy to stay outside all evening.
Inside, the great room centers on a stone fireplace (not for guest use) with a wall of windows looking out on the oaks. A second living room has a TV, board games and cards. There is a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, Wi-Fi and streaming TV. The dining table seats 8.
Bedrooms: Master (king), Bluebonnet Room (king), Sunflower Room (2 twins) and Boho Room (2 twins).
Why "The Smiling Fox"? Our family name, Turicchi, was hard to spell, so we became "the Fox family" when we made dinner reservations. Our mother, a lifelong animal lover, once stopped to help a wounded fox by the road. It didn't make it, so she had it preserved, and the Smiling Fox still lives here today. Much of the décor comes from 35 years of family memories and local artisans.
Nearby: the La Grange square and Saturday farmers market, Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, the Bugle Boy for live music, Weikel's for kolaches, and the Round Top antique shows.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Private pool access
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Wow! We seriously loved our stay. The hosts are incredibly thoughtful. The beds were comfortable, plenty of kitchen accessories, the pool & pond were exactly what we were looking for! Our drive in was idyllic and for it being such a short drive from Houston, we felt we truly got to get-a-way! This VRBO feels like a home and was the perfect space for our family to gather. We would easily & happily return!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We just had an unbelievable weekend with our grandkids at this VRBO. The property and home are beautiful. We were in awe the moment we drove through the gate. The home is very clean and well furnished. We had everything we needed. It is peaceful and there are so many things to do. We swam in the pool, went on nature walks, fished in the pond and played lots of games. Our grandson caught his first fish….in fact he caught five fish and said it was his favorite part of the weekend. Lezlie was so sweet and very responsive. We definitely plan on returning. We highly recommend this VRBO!Gary and Donna Moore Oklahoma City, OK
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We booked to stay in the area during the Round Top Antiques market. it was nice to get away from the craziness of Round Top at the end of the day. We enjoyed the layout of the house - there was room for working, dining and relaxing. we also enjoyed all the art pcs around the house - . the bonus were the deer on the lawn in the morning and the longhorns at the end of the driveway. so fun!! Lezlie was super easy to communicate with . we would love to come stay here again.
5 / 10·Aug 2022
Private setting. Best outfitted home we’ve ever stayed in our 20 years of girl trips. Beds comfortable. Sparkling pool. The only neighbors we saw were deer and long horn cattle. The owner was helpful, prompt with requests, and unobtrusive . This was our second time to stay at the Smiling Fox Den, but it won’t be our last. We are all grateful to have discovered this gem.
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"Wow! We seriously loved our stay. The hosts are incredibly thoughtful. The beds were comfortable, plenty of kitchen accessories, the pool & pond were exactly what we were looking for! Our drive in was..."
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