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High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown.

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Privacy all around you!
Relax, unwind and enjoy with friends.
Hike our 33 acres.
Plenty of parking for cars, trailers, buses and boats.
Secure and private at the end of the road.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lake Travis
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Home theater

3 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Moon Room

2 Queen Beds

Poolside Suite

1 King Bed

Rapunzel Room

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room with a view

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Pool Bathroom

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

Poolside Suite

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

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Rapunzel Room

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

Room with a view

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown.

This secluded retreat is nestled in the Barton Creek Valley just west of downtown Austin. It is the ideal location for a family or a group of friends to explore all that Central Texas has to offer. Downtown Austin, the hill country, shopping, outdoor recreation, breweries, wineries, distilleries, olive farms and iconic local restaurants are all near by. Great home base to enjoy special events such as UT Football, Formula 1, Austin City Limits, SXSW and countless others.

Events: We can accommodate "events" of 25 people or fewer, total. Weddings, Graduations, Business meetings, etc. An event fee would apply in addition to the rental fee, which would include a staff of one to help set-up, keep-up and clean-up. All non-overnight guests must be off property by 10:00 p.m..

Our home is extremely private at the end of a dead-end street with the nearest neighbor being over 100 yards away. This secluded gem offers star filled night skies with only the sound of night birds, the rustle of the trees and the howl of a distant coyote. Even though you are in the country, downtown Austin is a short 18 mile drive and 9 miles from Dripping Springs' famous dance halls, bars and restaurants. Even better, you can walk to award winning Jester King Brewery and Revolution Distillery.

The house is 6000 square feet overlooking the Barton Creek Valley surrounded by 33 acres of wooded areas and pasture. It can sleep up to 16 people. It has 5 bedrooms plus a theater that can be converted into sleeping area.

You enter our home via a high walled courtyard filled with plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. There are several sitting areas in the courtyard, perfect for star gazing at night.

As you enter the house, on the main floor, you will enter the great room that opens up to an outside upper patio overlooking the pool and the Barton Creek Valley. Along with the views, the upper patio greets you with a fire place, seating and dining areas, an outdoor grill and, between March and September, hummingbirds zipping by all day fighting over the feeders! Our very large chef's kitchen, perfect for community cooking, along with a large dinning table make meal time a joy and two dishwashers make cleanup a snap! The breakfast bar sits 4, the dining room table sits 10 very comfortably. You will find a powder room on the main floor along with laundry facilities.

The master bedroom, with its king sized bed is also on the main floor. Also on the main floor are the "Guest Room" with an ensuite bathroom and a king sized bed and the "Moon Room" has two queen sized beds. The master bedroom and the Guest Room have balconies overlooking the pool and the Barton Creek Valley. The Moon Room has a fireplace and access to the courtyard. The main floor guest room is handicapped friendly with a roll-in shower and wall support for transfers.

The top floor features the "Rapunzel Suite", an additional master suite. This room stands alone at the top of a winding staircase for complete privacy. We can add an additional actual queen sized bed into this room in order to sleep 4. The views from the private balcony are breathtaking. The luxurious bathroom will spoil you in comfort.

The pool level floor, accessible by stairs and an elevator from the main floor, includes a guest room with a private bath king sized bed. No balcony but direct pool access for that midnight swim! On this level there is a pool table, mini-kitchen with sink, mini frig and microwave. Additionally, a large format screen in a theater that can also accommodate up to six people with three actual queen size beds, not air mattresses. There is also a full bath in the common area for pool use and those staying in the theater.

Pool level outside has very large poolside patio and lounge area, infinity edge pool and jacuzzi.

Other features include NetFlix, MAX, Amazon Prime, wireless internet, and board games.

Required Disclosure: Surveillance devices are on the property and are used for security purposes to include verification of number of authorized guests. Surveillance devices are only outside and include a Ring Doorbell at the courtyard entrance. Cameras monitor the driveway entrance, garage entrance, front courtyard and pool area, this video is only reviewed if an incident requires such review.
Reasonable measures are taken to limit access to surveillance data, only the host has access to such data.
All surveillance data is deleted when no longer needed.

Property manager

Kurt Somerholter
Premier Host

Languages

German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Celebrations for registered guests permitted.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Do general pick-up/clean-up.
Pile just towels at laundry room door. Door behind kitchen where there is a map on the wall.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Shoes not worn inside. Only toilet paper in toilet. No commercial photo/video without authorization.
Extra day/overnight guest requires pre authorization, $500 fine for unauthorized visitor/guest + fee or group must vacate the property.
Heat pool ask for price, need 24 hour notice. Jacuzzi included in rental.

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
Note from host: Celebrations for registered guests permitted.
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

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sunset Valley Marketfair and South Towne Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Travis and Hamilton Pool Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Jump Wild, or check out an event or a game at Burger Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Chapel Dulcinea - 23 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Lake Travis - 26 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 31 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 28 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fitzhugh Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Simply Pho House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jester King Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Solaro Estate, Jump Wild and Bannockburn Baptist Church. Fox Hill Dog Park and Ascension Seton Southwest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Great home

Kurt was fantastic throughout our stay. Very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno A.

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

Great stay

The stay at this Vrbo property was enjoyable. The home was very clean on arrival. The host’s communication was responsive, with check-in details provided promptly via email. This was a reliable and comfortable option for travelers, well-suited for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Incredible home!

Our stay was so comfortable & Kurt was so accommodating with all of our questions. Our family is looking forward to returning to this incredible property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah C.

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

Beautiful home and wonderful views

Every room had a great view. The pool and hot tub were great for the kids. Open concept allowed space for big family gatherings and game nights. Kurt was very responsive and helpful. The backyard has great trails for exploring down to the creek in the back of the property. It was very peaceful and the butterflies and birds were awesome to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

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

Excellent stay!

First class!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Wonderful time!

We enjoyed our stay here in Dripping Springs! The house was large enough to accommodate our party. Kurt and Anita were very quick and efficient with our questions and needs from the time of booking until the day we left. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony M.

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

Awesome host

Had family in for a wedding nearby. Communication and support of our host Kurt was too good to be true. He set a high bar for other hosts. Every need met instantly. Big help regarding local help we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Texas Hill Country Get-Away

The property was beautiful and the host very welcoming. The home was in excellent condition and we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina S.

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

Great stay!

This is a beautiful place! I will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome house!

Great house and property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Loved the chicken coop

Great family reunion getaway. Host went to extra lengths to secure a ping-pong table for us so our tournaments could go on and on. There were 9 of us and our dog. Great gathering spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

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

Amazing

The house was absolutely beautiful. The owners were soooo helpful with setting up different in-house experiences. It was truly the best vacation we have ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Hill Country Gem

Wonderful family retreat. Start the day with coffee on the porch overlooking a beautiful sunrise vista. Daytime filled with family activities and relaxation. Evenings draw you in with beautiful sunsets. Each day is your own to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy f.

Breath taking Property

Breath taking home and property, not one detail was overlooked here! Conveniently located near many tourist attractions and everything else Austin and Dripping Springs has to offer. Enjoyed the home as well as the friendly hospitality of the owner, would definitely consider returning soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arthi K.

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

Great Family Vacation

The house was perfect for our family group of 10. We enjoyed hanging out in the pool, checking in on the chickens at the chicken coop, and playing pool. The kitchen is fully stocked and made cooking/eating meals easy. We were able to spend quality time together but there was also enough room for everyone to have their own space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Spectacular setting in the Texas hill country!

A beautiful property and view....you can’t go wrong!! The owner was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. The property is very secluded and a peaceful spot to get away, while at the same time lots to do nearby in the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Wonderful getaway

My husband surprised me with this beautiful house for our Anniversary! Kurt was wonderful and quickly responded to any and everything we needed!! Beautiful views and so quiet and peaceful! Just what we needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of life!! Pool was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Fantastic property

House was amazing - pictures don’t do it justice. Highest quality in everything, Kurt was a pleasure to work with and eager to help in any way he could. It’s true location is about 30 min from Austin and airport, though “local” things are still 30 min and Uber’s/Lyfts can be hard to come by to get back to property (only downside). Also Vanessa as an in home chef was amazing. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Luxurious Stay on a Nature Preserve!

We had a great time at Kurt’s house! It’s a gorgeous setting with lots of Central TX wildlife. During our morning walks, we saw deer, a skunk, a fox, and lots of hummingbirds and butterflies! Kurt has done a great job on his landscaping to preserve the local beauty and indigenous flora. The kids loved “tending” to the chickens and Jaspers the cat. The pool and media room are awesome and provided lots of family fun. Kurt is a very responsive and attentive host. It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay for all - we hope to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

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

Family Friendly

We booked this home as a last minute getaway for our extended family. Kurt was absolutely amazing! He made check in a breeze and had everything perfect when we arrived. He showed the kids the chickens to collect fresh eggs each morning and toured them around the property pointing out different plants and animals. We spent our days in the amazing pool/hot tub and nights hanging out in the house. There was plenty of room for our family of twelve, we especially enjoyed the two islands in the kitchen. This house/host deserves more than five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., SPRING

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

Fabulous in every way!

The week we spent at this amazing house was fabulous in every way. You will not find a more beautiful home than this one! It had every amenity we could possibly need. The pool and hottub are fabulous and look out over a spectacular hill country view. We had 4 couples comfortably staying in their own bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Kurt (the owner) was so accommodating and stayed in touch with us all week to answer questions and ensure we had everything we needed. He also made great recommendations for restaurants and activities in the local area (easy drives to Dripping Springs and Austin). I highly recommend the easy hike to Hamilton Pool Preserve (make reservations in advance). The added bonus is that Kurt has a few beautiful chickens on his 30 acre estate, who laid fresh eggs for us everyday. This was the highlight of the trip for my 18 yr old daughter who insisted on visiting the chickens regularly! We will be back to this home for future vacations!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Channing W.

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

Best experience yet !!

Our family loved this home! There was so much space. The house was immaculate :-) there were so many cool custom features and lots of areas for entertaining and visiting with friends and family :-) the pool was a blast in the hot tub was so nice for relaxing :-) Kurt came over and showed us the land and also helped us get eggs from his chickens. My four year old enjoyed this so much and talked about it all week :-) everyone in our group from the elderly all the way down to the young I asked if we could stay again and I am positive that we will :-) thank you so much for a beautiful vacation with beautiful views and a relaxing time that we will all always remember
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

K'Rina G.

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

Amazing Hill Country Mansion with Views!

We stayed here with our kids while getting the family together for Christmas in Dripping Springs and the house was amazing! You walk in through a beautiful courtyard area and the main floor has the kitchen/living/dining open area, outdoor patio, and 3 bedrooms total (1 being the master suite). The lower floor has a bedroom, theatre room, hang out area, and you walk out into the pool and yard area. There is one additional master suite type room up on the third floor. There is certainly no lack of space for a family and everything was immaculate! The Hot Tub worked perfectly as a “Winter Pool” and the house as a whole was everything we could have asked for as a place to land over the holidays! Our kids are still talking about the hidden pantry as well as the chickens on the property that they could collect eggs from! Kurt, the owner, is so welcoming and friendly, and truly wants guests to enjoy the home as if it were theirs. We give this place 5 stars and will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Blair S.

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

Friends Trip

Overall our stay was a blast and Kurt was always prompt in responding. When we arrived the hot tub was half full and he was quick to resolve that issue. The house is beautiful and truly feels so secluded. We have rented a lot of VRBO homes and the most convenient feature was he provided paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags and even COFFEE! We only went into Austin once due to time it took and traffic but the distilleries and breweries around the house are awesome! If you are severely allergic to cats, be sure to let him know. There was a cat that lives on property. She was outside some but inside a lot. Overall, our stay was highly enjoyable and we would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Great Property

The property is beautiful, exactly what the Hill Country is about. The house is well stocked and great floor plan. Kitchen has everything you need and more. The pool and spa are well maintained. There is a on/off property cat mentioned in the listing but it's a little more than that. Renter is responsible for feeding the cat and if the weather is bad, owner asks that the cat be brought inside. If you're not willing to do this, owner will charge renter to board the cat. We, fortunately, had good weather so the cat wasn't an issue (as a few in my family are allergic). Just thought future renters would want full disclosure. Knowing this, we would still return to the property anytime. Location is private but still very convenient to stores, restaurants and wineries/breweries/distilleries. Owner is very communicative and made himself easily available. A lovely, peaceful place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kurt Somerholter

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Living in Austin for over 30 years, we love sharing the experience of our beautiful home and property with others and creating positive, joyful memories for those that visit.

Why they chose this property

No other property quite like ours. You feel you are in your own remote private valley in a luxury setting while being only a short drive to all the excitement that Austin has to offer.

Languages:

German, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests