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Pickled Pepper Cottage -Texas Hill Country History, Heritage & Hospitality

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Pickled Pepper Cottage
Kitchen & Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen, Dining & Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kerrville City Park
  • Place, Schreiner University
  • Place, Louise Hays City Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pickled Pepper Cottage -Texas Hill Country History, Heritage & Hospitality

Niki's Country Cottages - Oktoberfest is here! 20 minute drive to Fredericksburg where the fun has already begun - don't miss out on Texas Boot Stompin' fun in one of Texan's favorite vacation & shopping spots!

We hope you visit Kerrville, enjoy the town/activities/the wonderful resilient residents and see how quickly this town has turned around an unexpected flooding disaster.

This area of the Hill Country is known for their 279+ wineries, shops, restaurants/bars, music, dancing, unique boutiques, large ranches, German heritage with fabulous bakeries/restaurants. Enjoy Texan's History, Heritage and Hospitality..........

Driving into Kerrville will remind you of the European countryside with rooftops "peeking" out of the trees in rolling hills. Guadalupe River meanders through Kerrville and is abuzz with people swimming, kayaking, biking, walking along the river trail.

Many amenities nearby & short drives to Canyon Lake for boating, Boerne (darling town!), San Antonio is less than an hour drive. Unique towns each offering Texas world-renowned hospitality to visitors in their communities.

Enjoy the beautiful decorations, music, lights, Market Plaza, shopping & ice skating rink in downtown Fredericksburg during your winter stay in Kerrville.

We maintain our home continually & each season, we schedule larger projects. This spring/summer we installed a new HVAC system, new floor tile in the master shower, new roof and new front/back gutters, We want to assure our guests are comfortable and enjoy their stay at our cottage. Thus sometimes we block our calendar to complete a project - however, we always welcome inquiries, just in case we can open dates that may be blocked for an upcoming project - we'll "flex" our project, if possible!

Welcome to another one of our unique cottages, homey, comfortable, warm - we look forward to having you as our guests.

We welcome extended-stay guests (30+ days & no lodging taxes), as we have at all of our cottages, since 2013. Niki

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home is NOT child proof
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No puppies, no dogs perceived to be vicious;
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Kerrville

Located in Kerrville, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The Schreiner Mansion/Hill Country Museum and The Museum of Western Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and Riverside Nature Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cree Family Tennis Center or H.E.B. Municipal Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kerrville, TX

What's nearby

  • Kerrville City Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Schreiner University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Louise Hays City Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pint & Plow Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pickled Pepper Cottage -Texas Hill Country History, Heritage & Hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pickled Pepper Cottage -Texas Hill Country History, Heritage & Hospitality?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pickled Pepper Cottage -Texas Hill Country History, Heritage & Hospitality?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pickled Pepper Cottage -Texas Hill Country History, Heritage & Hospitality located?

Located in the heart of Kerrville, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kerrville City Park, Schreiner University and Bella Luz. Louise Hays City Park and Kerr Arts and Cultural Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was warm and welcoming. Home was very comfortable and clean in a quiet walkable neighborhood. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the birds and deer in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for two couples, two kids, and an infant. We loved having three bathrooms with showers. The king bedroom was spacious. The neighborhood was quiet and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Great house

Easy check in. Deer all over neighborhood. House had everything, was so nice! Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Communication with host was excellent. This was just after the terrible Kerrville flood and she honestly communicated with us in detail about the level of damage to surrounding community so we could make an informed decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

Great get away!

My 2 daughters and I stayed here for a girls’ weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! We LOVED the fact that we each had our own bedroom and bathroom. The convenience of Fredericksburg only being a quick 20 min drive was also wonderful! House was clean and comfortable, and we felt safe during our stay! Would 10/10 stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

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

Quiet & Charming

Nikki’s Place was clean, spacious and peaceful. The house was decorated beautifully - we could tell the owner took great care in making it look and feel just right. It was a perfect stay for our quick trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

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

Kerrville- Hill country

Loved the property and the location! Nice, quiet neighborhood. Not enough tp, though - we had to go out and buy some. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gil D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Holiday getaway

Nicely renovated 3 bedroom 3 bath home. Unfortunately Kuereg offered but no coffee or tea products. We enjoyed watching movies from bed in the evening and the deer sightings were very enjoyable. Such a great house but would be better following a much needed dusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., San Antonio

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

Near Schreiner University and Downtown-

Nice remodeled house. Mattresses in Master and guest bedroom are too soft. Great kitchen living room. Master bedroom is remodeled garage with high ceilings, very spacious. Excellent location for in-City. I lost the key on the first night! Property owner was there in 15 minutes with replacement. Ms. Niki is very nice person and easy to work with. Would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann E.

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

Wonderful host

My husband and I reserved the Pickled Pepper Cottage for us and friends to stay in Kerrville for the 2024 total solar eclipse. We very much appreciated that the host, Niki, was charging regular rates for the house during the eclipse time when almost every other place to stay had raised rates to exorbitant levels. That alone is reason enough to recommend a stay here in my opinion. It says a lot about the fair and welcoming service Niki provides to her guests. However, due to the cloudy weather that unfortunately engulfed the Kerrville area for eclipse day, we decided to cancel last minute and drive to clearer skies in Arkansas. We knew we would not get any refund since the cancellation and refund policies were clearly laid out when we booked - which I appreciated knowing in advance. What I didn't expect was Niki's gracious replies to our cancellation and offer of a discount should we decide to book again in the future. She even offered to keep our reservation open in case we wanted to use any of our booked days after the eclipse. I was floored by the kindness. We weren't able to make it for our stay, but I highly recommend booking with Niki for the friendly and thoughtful service alone. Thanks so much Niki!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very roomy and close to a lot restaurants, groceries, and bars in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

C W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautifully updated and maintained, large gathering area and open floor plan. Drive up appeal A!Master bedroom is especially spacious and private. The kitchen has everything you need for any kind of meal prep, appliances seemed new. We loved the interior, decor was an added pleasure to the cozy feeling. Each bedroom had a dedicated bathroom, all updated and lavishly built out. Backyard sitting area was private, but open. Yard was perfect for our little canine friend. Very well put together, made our trip perfectly relaxed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Wonderful stay

The house was beautiful and perfect for our weekend in Kerrville for our daughter's wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

richard t f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rick Albany NY

Great people to deal with We would stay again if we come back to Kerrville
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland R.

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

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent

My wife and I have stayed in approximately 100 properties during our travels around the world. This property was one of the best properties that we have stayed at. We enjoyed our seven weeks stay at this property and would rate it a 10 if we could. A good overall summary is:Excellent Host - The host was just outstanding. Very responsive and easy to communicate with. Excellent Property - This property is newly remodeled with very high-end taste. Very comfortable, cozy and nicely decorated. Kitchen has everything needed with new appliances. Excellent Location - This property is located in a quiet older neighborhood. It is close to "everything." Restaurants, HEB grocery store, church, golf courses, are all very close by. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 54 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi L.

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

Nice stay in Kerrville

Nice well stocked location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela D.

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

Great house

House was very comfortable. Could have used more dishtowels. Kitchen cabinets VERY high. A small step stool would help. Neighborhood not upscale but was OK.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Excellent House & Stay

I wish I could give 10 stars. The house was excellent and just what we needed in Kerrville for my son's wedding. The bedrooms were perfect and the master suite was just beautiful! The house was so comfortable and well-stocked! This kitchen had everything we would/could have needed. I had to decorate 125 cupcakes and had ample room to do so. The neighborhood was very quiet and pleasant. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Our hosts were easy to contact and very helpful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A R.

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

Thanksgiving

My family used the house to host more family for the holiday. The house had plenty of space and was very clean. The only things that stood out for us is the walkway to the front door was not great for older guests so we all ended up walking in the mulch. Also two of the bathrooms are ensuite the third is not but the third bathroom is in the hallway. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

Wedding weekend

In town for a wedding. The location was easy to access the weekends activities. Owner response to questions were quick and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Kerrville trip

The house and the hosts were great! We had a wonderful time and hope to be back before too long!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helped out with our stay

Nicely done
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lovely home

Very well done, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

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

Excellent VRBO Experience

Very nice home and exactly as advertised. This is one of my best VRBO experiences - Excellent. Very clean and well decorated with a very functional kitchen - we had everything we needed. Nice patio for visiting and a complete laundry room. We were very pleased with the accommodations and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

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

Water sprinkler and cleaning

Water sprinkler came on and messed up car. Could not get out of front door to load car. Was 8:15 am. Don’t agree with stripping bed. Paid $ for cleaning and wanted us to do cleaning. Several vases in bedroom was dusty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Niki Parks

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Homes have always been a "love" of mine, since middle-school :), looking at black/white photos of homes, circling the homes I wanted to buy, nationwide. My Mom would ask "what are you going to do with all of those houses?" Little did we know I would have the opportunity and the blessing to follow one of my dreams. Growing up very poor, in a large family, it never occurred to me that I was just "dreamin".

I/we enjoy looking, finding, purchasing and decorating each unique home. We have been welcoming guests (national & international) to our homes since 2013 in Colorado and Texas. It is my favorite "hobby" :)

I currently work full-time in the Healthcare Industry and prior to changing careers, I started up, owned/managed my company for many years, specializing in providing "Ambassadors" (staff) for conventions, tradeshows & special events, nationwide.

I look forward to welcoming guests to our newest addition "Pickled Pepper Cottage" and hope you will enjoy your stay in our home , your time in beautiful Hill Country of Texas and will jump at the chance to follow your "dreams".

Welcome :)
Niki

Why they chose this property

Close to downtown, river, golf course; 1960s remodeled home (one of my fav home eras), smaller with character, street appeal, with a little "spiffing" up projects planned. David and I enjoy working on the homes as well as decorating, thus we have "projects" planned for Pickled Pepper Cottage.

What makes this property unique

Located in beautiful Hill Country, Kerrville has many amenities to offer guests and close to unique areas, towns, activities which guests can enjoy. Wineries, excellent restaurants, music (nightly - somewhere close by), dancing, rivers, lakes, fishing, boating, hunting, biking, hiking, shopping, ranches, hour drive to San Antonio and 1.5 hours to Austin. Many beautiful places in between.

Come enjoy the hospitality of Texas and Texans - Take home a Texas "Star" to remind you of Texas and to follow your "Star" .

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