Deposits.  An advance credit card deposit will be taken equal to the first night's rate to confirm your reservation.  If renting an ATV a  $500 credit card security deposit will be taken for each ATV rented.  All security deposits will be refunded if items rented are returned in the manner in which they were received.  If you break something, please let us know.  Otherwise we will be forced to hold your deposit until repair costs can be determined and assessed.

Cancellations.  All cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to arrival date or the advance deposit will be forfeited.   If you do need to cancel, we will need to assess a small $15 administrative fee for credit card processing and transaction costs.  This cancellation policy becomes effective upon booking your reservation.

Ranch Rules and Policies.  To help ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, we ask that you observe our rules. We appreciate your cooperation and want you to have a comfortable and pleasant experience during your stay.

Laws.  All guests must obey all laws, regulations, licensing requirements, rules, and ordinances, including all laws of the County of Hays, State of Texas, and of the United States.  Guests shall not cause or permit any illegal activity on the ranch, or to break any of these rules and policies - violation will be cause for immediate eviction without return of any payments or deposits.

Risks and Disclaimers.  Lake and Creek Horse Ranch consists of mostly undeveloped and untamed land, including but not limited to possible brush, boulders, watersheds, flood zones, flammable material, ravines, caves, cliffs, holes, rivers, poisonous animals and insects, bats, and other wild animals, all of which may be dangerous, harmful or fatal to humans, pets, and/or property.  By renting, entering, and/or using any property on the ranch, all guests acknowledge such potentially dangerous conditions, assume all risk and liability associated with same, and agree that Lake and Creek Horse Ranch, its employees, agents, owners, and representatives will have no liability whatsoever with respect to any illness, injury, death or destruction to guests or guests' property.  Lake and Creek Horse Ranch, its employees, agents, owners, and representatives are not specifically responsible for any accidents or illness you or a guest may have on the ranch.  If an accident or illness occurs on the ranch, you and/or your personal insurance must cover all expenses, including but not limited to, emergency room fees, ambulance fees, doctor or hospital visits.

Check-in/Check out times.  Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am.  Upon check-out the ranch house will be inspected for any damage and/or missing items.  Any damage and/or missing items will be charged to the credit card placed on file at the time of the reservation.  A detailed receipt will be mailed to you.

Adult Supervision.  All children MUST have adult supervision. Water activities, including swimming and fishing, are prohibited without parental/guardian supervision for anyone under the age of 16.

Fires.  All outside fires must be contained to the fire pit next to the lake and must not be left unattended.  All fires must be thoroughly extinguished.

Trash.  Trash from the ranch house can be deposited in the garbage can by the side of the house.  If you generate more trash than the can’s capacity you may deposit your overflow in dumpster on the right side of the road as you exit the ranch.  Be sure to not leave trash out on the ranch or in the creek.  Please help us maintain a clean environment and preserve the beauty of our land.

Hunting.  Due to leases that we have with hunters, hunting is not allowed on the ranch.  Firearms of any kind are not allowed on the ranch.

Smoking.  Smoking is not permitted inside the ranch house.  A $150 surcharge will be assessed to the credit card on file if smoke is detected in the ranch house.  If additional cleaning expenses are incurred as a result of any type of cigarette or cigar smoke, those expenses will be charged to the credit card on file.