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The Sam Houston Johnson House
Cottage in Johnson City with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
- Place, Texas Hills Vineyards
- Place, Highland Lakes
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
The Sam Houston Johnson House
This historic cottage was once home to Sam Houston Johnson, brother of Lynden Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States. Distinctly appointed with country chic furnishings, you will find a luxurious king size bed in the master bedroom and a full size bed inthe second bedroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need; there is a coffee maker and a microwave. The dining room displays LBJ memorabilia and photos and has a large dinnig table with seating for up to 6. The living room has a stone stacked, wood
burning fireplace and TV, as well as an amazingly comfortable sofa.
burning fireplace and TV, as well as an amazingly comfortable sofa.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Johnson City
Johnson City is home to this cottage. Texas Hills Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pedernales Falls State Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park. Exotic Resort Zoo and Texas Hill Country Wineries are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Johnson City, TX
What's nearby
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Texas Hills Vineyards - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
- Highland Lakes - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
- Exotic Resort Zoo - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
- Texas Hill Country Wineries - 14 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 15 min walk
- Dairy Queen - 11 min walk
- Pig Pen BBQ Johnson City - 11 min walk
- The Jittery Biscuit - 4 min walk
- Pecan Street Brewing - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Wilma Schindeler
Al Staehely was a singer/songwriter from the 1970's. He was featured in Spirit, The Staehely Brothers,The Nick Gravenites John Cipollin Band and recorded with labels such as Epic and Polydor.
He is now an entertainment lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has specialized in legal matters pertaining to the music and film industries since 1979.
He is now an entertainment lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has specialized in legal matters pertaining to the music and film industries since 1979.
Why they chose this property
This property was given to my family by Sam Houston Johnson when he passed away. It has always been a place of gathering for my family during the holidays. I'm delighted to share this special property.
What makes this property unique
This historic home is constructed of pink granite, quarried from nearby Marble Falls. It is the same pink granite used on the Capital Building in Austin.
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