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High-end Home on 33 Acres to Roam, Short Drive to Downtown.
Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 5+ bathrooms Sleeps 16 529.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Austin, TX
- Place, Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery12 min drive
- Place, Lake Travis26 min drive
- Place, Hamilton Pool Preserve31 min drive
- Airport, 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.
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.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Celebrations for registered guests permitted.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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.
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
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
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.

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
- Hamilton Pool Preserve - 31 min drive - 24.7 km
- University of Texas at Austin - 33 min drive - 36.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- P. Terry’s Burger Stand - 14 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 14 min drive
- HTeaO - Austin - 13 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min drive
- Mercer St. Taproom - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kurt Somerholter

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
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