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The Writer’s Cabin

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A wooden cabin with a sign reading "Writers Cabin" and a large wooden wheel.
A rustic cabin with a wooden porch, two wooden chairs, and potted plants.
A cozy log cabin room with a bed, a dining table, and chairs.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.
A cabin interior with a round table, wooden chairs, a door leading outside, and a wooden cabinet with a radio.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TX
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, LBJ Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Writer's Cabin

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Writer’s Cabin

The Writer’s Cabin is a rustic retreat with all the amenities you could ever need. It is situated on our small farm on the west edge of Johnson City, a 1 1/2 minute drive from the town square. We have 2 donkeys, lots of chickens and guineas, 2 of the friendliest dogs ever, and a couple of adorable cats to keep you entertained. The yard is full of huge live oak trees, and comfortable seating areas. We offer a full breakfast with farm fresh eggs if you care to join us. We also have two bedrooms in our Farmhouse (across the driveway) available for reservation. The Private Suite sleeps 4 and the King Room sleeps two.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Turn off the A/C
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Turn off all outside lights when you are in for the night.
Strip bed and put sheets and towels in box in bathroom. Take out the trash to the dumpster near the parking spot.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1728038vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this cabin is in a rural area. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Exotic Resort Zoo and Texas Hill Country Wineries. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Johnson City, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • LBJ Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Johnson's Boyhood Home - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pig Pen BBQ Johnson City - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Boy Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pecan Street Brewing - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Writer’s Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Writer’s Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Writer’s Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Writer’s Cabin?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Writer’s Cabin located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and TASTE Wine Art. Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home and Western Art & Artifacts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy and Mike were great hosts, and the breakfasts that they served were incredible. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thanks you, Stan & Katie! We really enjoyed getting to know you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Ann V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant and cozy little cabin! Amy was so sweet and friendly and fixed us a wonderful breakfast, too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you, Cheryl!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy and her family were gracious and friendly hosts, and their property was exactly as described, perfect for a quite getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Thank you, Samuel! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rees B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy is an excellent host on a wonderful property. Very cozy cabin with everything you need for a weekend retreat in the gorgeous hill country
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you so much, Rees! I hope we can share breakfast with you the next time you come!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying in this little cabin. The amenities were more than expected. Breakfasts were great, and Amy was helpful in every way.
Verified

8/10 Good

STEPHEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Stay

Would have liked a real fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Everything was exactly what my wife and I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed yourselves and I will look forward to meeting you next time! Thank you for the sweet note in the cabin, too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice. Amy and Mike were wonderful and the cabin was truly a delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Branson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, peaceful, and the owners were very friendly. I have every intention of going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Clean and Quaint property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you, Christina. We are glad you had a good time here. Hope to see you again. Thank you for the kind note in our journal as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farmhouse Serenity

I highly recommend this property. The listing is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
Thank you, Michele! We miss you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hospitality

The cabin was a wonderful set-up for coming home after the day out and about town. Saved us some travel time coming into/leaving town instead of driving to Fredericksburg (and cost effective too). The breakfasts were great, just need to be willing to wake up for meal time as there was one time with the hosts/other guests. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
Thank you, Kelsey. We enjoyed meeting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanket M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

My girlfriend and I stayed here for a weekend and it was everything we wanted! The cabin is very nice, clean and cozy with a full kitchen, tv, and amazing historical decor. Any and Michael were incredible hosts and we enjoyed getting to know them over breakfast which they graciously provided for us in the mornings. We loved meeting all the animals they have as well! We will definitely be staying here again when we come back to Johnson city!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Writer's Cabin is magical! The hosts are so sweet and thoughtful. The cabin is cozy and decorated with family pictures and memorabilia. We were even treated to homemade cookies and a bowl full of apples to feed to the donkeys. The favorite parts of our stay were getting loved up by a little orange cat named Benji, feeding the donkeys, hearing the roosters, looking at all the decor, and ending our evenings rocking on the porch. Highly recommend and hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The hosts, Mike and Amy, were friendly and accomodating. The cabin was very well taken care of and clean. It was like having a comfy home away from home. Amy had the cabin cool for us when we got there. She had homemade cookies to greet us, as well. They were delicious. It was far enough away from town that it was peaceful and quiet, but not to far away to go eat and shop in the near-by towns. This is our second time to stay here and will not be our last.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Such a great place! So quiet! We were happily greeted every morning and evening by 2 very friendly donkeys! Benji (cat) and I bonded while sitting in the porch in the rocking chairs. Although we didn’t get breakfast, we know we missed out! But next time we definitely will be joining!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2021
We are looking forward to your next stay, Dustin! Breakfast awaits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Quiet, pleasant place. The cabin was perfect for the two of us. Comfortable bed and pillows. Wildlife was nice. Apples were left on the table to feed the donkeys, Paco and Pancho. Delicious cookies were also left on the table for us humans! Guinea hens, chickens, and a beautiful peacock roamed freely but not bothersome. Hosts Amy and Mike made us feel welcome! They are very service minded and wanted things to be perfect for the guests. Each morning we looked forward to good breakfast food and conversation with the hosts and other guests. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you so much, Susan, for those kind words. Our joy comes in making your stay as woonderful as possible for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The writers cabin

We stayed in the writers cabin over the Christmas holiday to see the Lights Spectacular. The cabin was a nice size for the 2 of us. The accommodations within the cabin were good and super close to town. Amy and Mike were some of the most hospitable hosts we've ever encountered via VRBO. The donkeys... super friendly, but once you fed them an apple, they expected it every time they saw you! HAHA The BnB offered breakfast w/their fresh farm eggs (lots of chickens on property). They also gifted us with a holiday tin of homemade oatmeal cookies. We will come stay again. Note: The online listing only shows a portion of the cabin. They have a little kitchenette (no stove) with mini-fridge, microwave, a Keurig coffee maker and provide k-cups. They also have a TV with cable and Netflix. Also, a country style bathroom with a 4ft shower, which was pretty spacious for a small cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Thank you for the glowing response, Lillian! We enjoyed having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Writer's Cabin was exactly the peaceful Hill Country escape we were hoping for. The cabin was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The setting is quiet and serene, yet it's just minutes from Johnson City, and Luckenbach, Texas.The hosts were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cared that we enjoyed our stay. If you're looking for a quiet retreat to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, The Writer's Cabin is an easy five-star recommendation. We'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The Writer's Cabin on Amy and Michael's farm is a perfect getaway from the city. Perfect location in Johnson City with easy access to Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, and Pedernales Falls State Park. The cabin is clean and has more amenities than advertised. We were welcomed with homemake cookies! There is a small kitchenette and ample sized bathroom. Apples on the table are for the sweet donkeys. The best part of the stay is Amy and Michael's fresh hot breakfast each morning. We loved our visit and getting to know the history of the cabin. Cannot thank Amy and Michael enough for their hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay in this unique hobby farm experience was a total delight! The Writer's Cabin was adorable, comfortable, clean, and memorable. It came with everything needed for our stay, and nice amenities included a coffee maker and supplies, homemade cookies, chilled bottled water, a bowl of fruit (including apples to feed the donkeys), microwave popcorn, and instant oatmeal. There was a nice desk if needed and wi-fi. My favorite amenity of all was the friendly orange tabby cat who was all too happy to sit on my lap! The home cooked included breakfast was delicious, and visiting with the hosts and other guests made it all the more fun! Check-in was easy and low-key. Our stay was perfect and you can't go wrong with this option in Johnson City, Texas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a getaway!

The property was as pictured, however, there is a bathroom (with a shower) and kitchenette area not shown in the pictures. My husband and I found the space perfect for our purposes and will definitely be back! The hosts extended an invitation for breakfast across the driveway and it was absolutely delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice B&B in wine country

Great property with friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Wonderful service, Great Food ,Wonderful To meet new people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Farm stay

Wonderful weekend away. Feeding donkeys and chickens, swinging underneath a big oak tree. While petting the farm kitty. Yummy fresh breakfast cooked with love. Peaceful night sleep. Rustic charm at its finest. Will definitely return. Thank you Mike snd Amy for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy Normand

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Michael and I are long time residents of Johnson City, Texas, which is a small community in the Texas Hill Country about an hour west of Austin or north of San Antonio, on the way to either the Highland Lakes or Fredericksburg. We have a small farm on the west edge of town with lots of chickens and guineas (and one peacock), two precious donkeys, and a couple of cute dogs and cats who love company, and a gorgeous back yard with huge old live oak trees. We love any excuse to sit in the swing and visit for a while. We enjoy meeting new people and have hosted many friends and our large extended family for many years in our comfortable farmhouse. In addition to the Writer's Cabin, we have two beautiful guest rooms in the Farmhouse that we love to share with travelers to our area, providing a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Michael is originally from Lousiana and loves to cook and keep our yard beautiful. I run an insurance business from my home office, and I also love to tend my flowers and enjoy hosting our BnB and cooking. We are low key and love kids, animals and nature in just about any form. We believe we live in the very BEST part of Texas and we would to get to know YOU!

Why they chose this property

I have always lived in the country, and when I was looking for a new home in 1993, the live oak trees on this property made me fall in love with it. The added bonus was the big house with lots of room for my four kids to grow up in, with a little barn and farm space for animals that are a standard requirement in our world. When Michael joined our family in 1996, he brought our passion for growing things and tending animals to a whole new level, along with three more growing kids. Our place was Grand Central for kids for many years, and we missed that when the kids all grew up, so now we fill our space with guests from all over the world, many who have become treasured friends that return regularly to enjoy the peace and quiet here on the Farm and our numerous local attractions, wineries and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Our favorite place to relax and visit with guests is in the backyard under the trees (our Outdoor Living Room) or on our front porch swing. The most fun we have is preparing a big country style breakfast for our guests, and allowing them the opportunity to get to know us and our other guests in a relaxed family setting, drink lots of good coffee and eat good home-cooked food.

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