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Hill Country cabin on 260 acres
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 46.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Leakey, TX
- Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
- Place, Frio River2 min drive
- Place, Garner State Park16 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hill Country cabin on 260 acres
Ferruginous Pygmy (Fergy for short) is a tidy open concept single room cabin designed with custom "window walls" at entry and on the back balcony, allowing you to see completely through the cabin to the lovely hills beyond. When you stay at Fergy, you experience a beautiful balance of out and in. Enjoy the cozy and comfy interior and the expansive exterior that epitomizes the Texas Hill Country.
Wake up from a good night's sleep and slide the doors open to watch the sun rise with a warm cup of coffee on the back porch. Step off the shaded front porch around to the deck, which offers outdoor seating, grilling and dining. Adjacent the deck, find a treelined outdoor shower (with hot water) where you can wash off in the private wilderness. (There's really nothing else like it.) In the evening, enjoy a chat by the fireside, resting in style on a large Adirondack chair set in the open air for an expansive experience of the night sky. The stars out here are so bright and plentiful!
Kitchenette with 2-burner induction stovetop, microwave, small fridge, sink, dining ware, knives, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and flatware. Clean bedding on a fresh, firm mattress and new iron queen size bed - super comfy for a good night's sleep. 50 inch Samsung smart TV, with streaming platforms. Air conditioning and heating. Modern free standing roomy and luxurious tub, with high quality shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Tiny enclosed toilet for privacy.
This is truly a unique experience that offers all you really need in a getaway.
Exciting news! We have completed of our second cabin, fondly named “Barn,” which sleeps four and is close enough to book jointly with Fergy and far enough if you are staying solo. We intentionally spaced these two cabins to preserve privacy, yet lend reasonable proximity for those shared stays with friends or family. Please reach out to learn more about the second cabin.
Wake up from a good night's sleep and slide the doors open to watch the sun rise with a warm cup of coffee on the back porch. Step off the shaded front porch around to the deck, which offers outdoor seating, grilling and dining. Adjacent the deck, find a treelined outdoor shower (with hot water) where you can wash off in the private wilderness. (There's really nothing else like it.) In the evening, enjoy a chat by the fireside, resting in style on a large Adirondack chair set in the open air for an expansive experience of the night sky. The stars out here are so bright and plentiful!
Kitchenette with 2-burner induction stovetop, microwave, small fridge, sink, dining ware, knives, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and flatware. Clean bedding on a fresh, firm mattress and new iron queen size bed - super comfy for a good night's sleep. 50 inch Samsung smart TV, with streaming platforms. Air conditioning and heating. Modern free standing roomy and luxurious tub, with high quality shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Tiny enclosed toilet for privacy.
This is truly a unique experience that offers all you really need in a getaway.
Exciting news! We have completed of our second cabin, fondly named “Barn,” which sleeps four and is close enough to book jointly with Fergy and far enough if you are staying solo. We intentionally spaced these two cabins to preserve privacy, yet lend reasonable proximity for those shared stays with friends or family. Please reach out to learn more about the second cabin.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Leakey
Located in Leakey, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garner State Park and Frio River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Leakey, TX
What's nearby
- Frio River - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
- Garner State Park - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
- Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 32 min drive - 31.3 km
- Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club - 32 min drive - 31.3 km
- Frio Bat Cave - 41 min drive - 43.3 km
Restaurants
- Stripes Convenience Store / SUBWAY - 17 min walk
- Yankee’s Place - 2 min drive
- Leakey Drug - 2 min walk
- Bent Rim Grill - 14 min walk
- Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nathan Jagneaux

We (Melanie and Nathan Jagneaux) own Owl Hollow, a 260 acre ranch property in the Texas Hill Country. Ferruginous Pygmy is the first of several cabins we intend to design and build for our own use and to be shared with others as vacation rentals. Nathan is trained as an architect and designs each cabin to fit within the context of the land and enjoy its own unique design features. Melanie and Nathan (with professional experience in design and construction) do most of the construction themselves, hiring in the experts only when needed. We stay in the cabins ourselves once completed, and bring in just the right furniture, furnishings and creature comforts to make your cabin stay truly restful.
We know you will love your stay here at Ferruginous Pygmy on Windy Hill at Owl Hollow!
We know you will love your stay here at Ferruginous Pygmy on Windy Hill at Owl Hollow!
Why they chose this property
If you are wanting a true getaway experience in the Texas Hill Country, this is the place for you! Nestled on 260 acres of undeveloped, natural lands - with oak trees, tall grasses, prickly pear and loads of lovely hills, Ferruginous Pygmy is a sweet spot for a couple or small family. If you need to plug in, you have internet access and free Wi-Fi. You can also watch a TV show on the large flat screen TV. Pull the curtains open when you want to experience the world around you and pull them shut when you want to close it out.
What makes this property unique
One room cabin, well appointed with all the creature comforts (flat screen TV, free standing tub, in room AC and heating, queen sized iron bed with super comfortable mattress, leather sofa and leather club chair, induction cooktop, microwave, island with seating and all your dining needs). Porches and decking on three sides (front, back and one side) to extend your experience to the outside. Propane fed outdoor grill, outdoor seating (sofa, Adirondack) and an outdoor metal dining table and three chairs for dining outdoors. Outdoor fire pit surrounded by four comfy Adirondack chairs set out in the open for star gazing at night!
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