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Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country

Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country

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Gate into your private retreat.
Covered front porch with table & chairs, and inviting wide benches for lounging
Shady landscaped side yard
Looking out from your front door
Main room showing kitchen and queen sized bed

Overview of Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Austin, TX
  • Popular LocationLake Austin9 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Texas at Austin18 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Travis23 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country

Entering the garden gate, you'll walk under an arbor and pass the chicken coop, the organic garden and enter your own private retreat. We have made every effort to make this retreat as green as possible. Just inside the gate you have a lovely patio shaded by native Live Oaks, another garden area planted with Texas Natives, and a large covered porch with an outdoor dining spot, and a wide bench with cushions. Inside the Casita, which is small and efficient, you have a queen sized bed, a love seat, a kitchen with granite counter tops and equipped with all the basics, an expandable dining table, a closet and a bath with walk in shower. There are handmade tiles installed in the kitchen and the bath. The dinnerware colorful Fiesta ware. We harvest rainwater and use it on the vegetable gardens, and use some for the landscaping. When available, we can supply you with some fresh eggs from the chickens ! We also stock the fridge with organic free trade Coffee and Half & Half to get you started on your day. The hot water heater is tankless on demand, the AC/heater is an energy efficient 18 Seer Mini-Split, and there is a ceiling fan to reduce the need for AC. The floors are hardwood and tile with an area rug in the living area. We use sustainable paper products, bath products and soaps. The furniture and cabinetry was locally sourced and/or reclaimed.
We have 2 fish ponds with Koi and goldfish for you to enjoy.
There is a lap pool on the property, just behind the main house filled with rainwater. You are welcome to use the pool while enjoying the cool water, the flowers and watching the wind generators spin. This is a very relaxing place.
Small dogs under 30 pounds are allowed. 2 dogs max. There is a pet fee of $15. per day per dog. (Pets are not allowed in the pool)

Property manager

Claudia reese
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Languages

English, French, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
15$/day per dog. No cats. $20. extra cleaning

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owners must pick up after their dogs, including va
Pool is shared with the household. Pool: Swim with
If a traveler brings pet(s) and does not pay the p

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

This cottage is located in Tumbleweed Hills, a neighbourhood in Austin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 9 min drive
  • Zilker Park - 15 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 18 min drive
  • University of Texas at Austin - 18 min drive
  • Lake Travis - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa - 10 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 9 min drive
  • Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - 29 min drive
  • Tuscany 360 Cafe & Market - 12 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Artistic Casita in rolling Texas Hill Country located?

Located in Tumbleweed Hills, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Austin, Village at Westlake and St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course and Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retreat!
We had a wonderful stay and would recommend it to anyone. Very relaxing, abundant fresh air and sunshine, yet accessible to all of Austin and the hill country. Lovely host.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll Be Back!
Such a charming cozy casita to tuck into at night and to linger in over coffee in the morning! We attended young grandchildren’s activities and other busy family gatherings in Austin (away from the casita) during the days of our 4-night stay at the casita and looked forward each evening to returning to the quiet that awaited us there! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Small and Cozy
We enjoyed staying at this property. Claudia is very talented, her pottery was showcased in the cabinets, and on the wall. Unfortunately she was working on a big order and we didn’t get to tour her studio. The place is cute and eclectic. The chickens were friendly and greeted you. Claudia provided farm fresh eggs the first day. Everything was nice except for the towels, smelled a bit like mildew. Other than that, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely
We are so glad we decided on the cozy casita.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Grounds needed some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Claudia reese

Host profile image
I'm a studio artist and have made my living making pottery, tiles and sculpture since 1981. I taught in universities for a number of years but found that I loved running my own studio. It gives me the freedom to work on my property and add tiles, sculpture, architectural elements, gardens and out buildings.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because I love Austin and especially this area. When I found it, the cooling breezes seemed to always be blowing. First I built the studio, then my house and pool, and to capture those breezes, I put in a couple of wind turbines. Just recently we finished the Casita which I'm calling CasitAlegre.

What makes this property unique

This 'compound' developed organically. We'd add one building and another just seemed to want to be built. We've been conscious of making it as environmentally green and sustainable as possible. The main house is built with compressed earth blocks, there are many solar panels, and two wind turbines which we've dubbed 'Thing 1 and Thing 2', a vast water collection system, and of course the gardens. So we've been at it for a while, and I still have new ideas of things to build and improve.
When you visit you'll find a wonderful pool for relaxing or swimming, and just outside the gates, good walking routes and great bike routes.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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