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The courtyard of The Wizard's Guest Cottage faces a fabulous private garden.
You will be greeted by Rodin's Thinker on the way to the Wizard's Guest Cottage.
The Riverwalk bedroom
The Texas Ranch bedroom
This living room faces a 75-inch television and shouts, "Welcome to Texas!"

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

Wizard's Guest Cottage

Perched on a plateau 900 feet above downtown Austin, The Wizard's Guest House is on the 21-acre campus of Wizard Academy, home of:

1. The Wizard's Tower, overlooking Downtown Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
2. Chapel Dulcinea, the world-famous free wedding chapel, hosting 1,100 weddings each year.
3. The Crowded Barrel, the world's first crowd-sourced whiskey distillery,
4. The Fang and Feather Whiskey Tasting Room, home of YouTube's #1 whiskey review channel, The Whiskey Tribe.
5. Tuscan Gardens and Tuscan Hall, a special events venue surrounded by a spectacular private garden complete with waterfall, a reflecting pool, an Italian Marble gazebo, multiple garden follies and photo-worthy statuary.
6. The Enchanted Emporium, also known as The Welcome Center with plenty of seating inside and out, is happily stocked with beer and wine and soft drinks.

The Wizard's Guest Cottage faces eastward toward Tuscan Gardens and is exactly 50 feet south of the Crowded Barrel Distillery. Rental of the Wizard's Guest House does not guarantee you entry into The Wizard's Tower or the Crowded Barrel Distillery, but private tours have been known to happen for those lucky enough to bump into one of the right people at just the right time.

But you will definitely get:
Two luxurious Bedrooms
An impressive Living Room
A 2-station styling salon
A kitchenette complete with wine glasses, plates, eating utensils, etc. BUT... this is NOT a kitchen for cooking. The good news is you are a very short drive from Austin's famous Salt Lick Barbecue and several other places that offer inside dining and outstanding carry-out.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Austin

Austin is home to this cottage. Circle C Golf Club and Duchman Family Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camp Ben McCulloch and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Burger Stadium, or consider a night out at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Chapel Dulcinea - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sixth Street - 28 min drive - 39.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 29 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Lake Travis - 33 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 41 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 27 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salt Lick - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪P. Terry’s Burger Stand - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Dugout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Willie's Burgers & BBQ - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wizard's Guest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wizard's Guest Cottage?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wizard's Guest Cottage on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$650, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wizard's Guest Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wizard's Guest Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wizard's Guest Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wizard's Guest Cottage located?

Situated in Austin, this cottage is steps from Chapel Dulcinea and within 6 mi (10 km) of Radha Madhav Dham and Camp Ben McCulloch. Circle C Golf Club and Duchman Family Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Comfortable cottage

100 feet from our event on campus. What a great retreat from the hot Texas day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

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

Loved it.

Exceeded our expectations in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Lovely place to go relax and unwind with my hubby. Wonderful front patio. We watched humming birds and listened to wind chimes with our morning coffee. Loved the courtyard across from where we stayed as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Girls’ getaway!

If I could sum our stay in o one word it would be “magical!” Our hosts, Joe & Indigo, we’re so thoughtful and accommodating. The cottage was stunning with VIP service wherever we went. A special thanks for the great cocktails at Fang & Feather with Liam & Isaac and the whiskey library and Don Quixote art experience made us feel like we were truly wizards! This is truly a very special place and we can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendi R.

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

Wedding night!

This was an absolute dream location for our wedding morning! Why anyone wouldn’t stay here beyond me! The beds were so comfortable, the decor is beyond gorgeous, the salon area is a dream! Love love love! Made my wedding incredibly special! Great communication! Make your day special and get it!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yenni V.

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

Beautiful getaway

Loved our stay. Our friend was getting married at the chapel down the way and we offered her the styling room and bridal room to get ready. it was the perfect way to spend time together on her special day. We slept in the cowboy room once we had the place to ourselves. Plenty of coffee and creamer but we also brought our own. Be sure to bring your water and ice. A simple disposable cooler will do the trick. We loved walking the grounds at night and listening to all the wildlife. I will be visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our wedding 2 years ago! You definitely have added some awesome stuff and kept it up. However, the truck dumping trash last night was super loud and disrupted our sleep and the hot water in the shower didn’t work :(
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Magical time at the Wizard's guest house

Top of the line property! There's a fantastic balance of whimsy and opulence combined across the entire campus. It's just perfect for so many different purposes - sleek weddings under the oaks and in the huge Tuscan hall, a weekend getaway for two friends, a family reunion, or a weekend class retreat. The Tuscan hall and the reception area next to it are especially classy and manicured. The little white gazebo behind the small amphitheater is actual solid marble - so gorgeous! Outside the hall there's also a waterfall with a sculpture of a boy in the pond below, and it is a fire sculpture that they will turn on for guests! It's really gorgeous. The campus has trails leading all over it between various structures and sculptures. It's fun to take an evening walk around and watch the sunset from a breathtaking view over the rolling hill country. The onsite bar is cute and there are little thoughtful touches everywhere, like a little rain shelter with colored glass hanging from the ceiling, or the myriad of intentional Insta-worthy backdrops and perches made for posing. The guest house is Texas chic meets boho fantasy. The beds are huge and the covers and pillows so comfy. I have a bad back but I slept great and woke up refreshed. There's so much ambient lighting (in the form of lamps and chandeliers and lighted branches and Turkish lamps and a streetlight and a Tiffany floor lamp) that it's easy to create a whole mood and adjust it to the light that you crave. Atmosphere is really important to me, and this place met that craving completely. The only thing that wasn't 100% amazing was that it's opposite day in the shower - hot = cold, and overhead = handheld. I could have also just misunderstood the controls though. ;) A plus, outstanding, well done you guys. Standing ovation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Davis, on-site property manager

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