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The Sam Houston Johnson House

Cottage in Johnson City with kitchen and fireplace

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Front view of house
Front of house with oaks trees
living room with stone stacked fireplace
Dining room with LBJ memorabilia
Sunroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • 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.

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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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 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.
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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

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 65 min drive

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

Is The Sam Houston Johnson House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sam Houston Johnson House?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sam Houston Johnson House on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$464.48, 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.

What time is check-in at The Sam Houston Johnson House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sam Houston Johnson House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sam Houston Johnson House located?

Situated in Johnson City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Western Art & Artifacts, Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and TASTE Wine Art. Science Mill and Johnson's Boyhood Home are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Great location

If you want to enjoy the downtown Johnson City area, this is a great location. Lots of fun within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris R.

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

Great rental when traveling with a pet!

Super easy check-in/check-out with a unique historical connection to LBJ. Great place to stay with a pet in the Hill Country
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! Gorgeous home. Reminded me of my grandma's house. All the comforts of home; cozy. Relatively quiet for being close to 290. Perfect getaway with the hubby. Hiked Pedernales Falls, enjoyed a hotdog from Fat Boy burgers, went back to the house and listened to music on the turntable. PERFECT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel O.

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

Great house

Cool home right by the courthouse. Perfect to see the Christmas lights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia N.

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

Wonderful!

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasant place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora I.

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

Nice historic home

The home itself is definitely historic, however we enjoyed all of the memorabilia and character. Homes location is great and easy to get to other places, check in process was easy. The beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Decel M.

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

Lovely Place

A lovely old home and was nice to spend the night at. Loved learning the history of the home as well. We went to Bryans on 290 for dinner and it was in walking distance from this home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Cozy house

This was my second time staying at this location. I plan to stay there again. Just what I needed with no surprises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Wine weekend

3 girls on a wine weekend! Our driver from Open Range Tours picked us up! It was wonderful. Then we walked to downtown to get some dinner. So many things within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Relaxing cottage

The house was as described and accommodating. Lots of history and info on LBJ and his brother. Front bedroom bed was very comfortable. Kitchen had plenty of what we need to make meals when we didn’t eat out. Owner made checking and checked out easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We didn’t actually end up staying at the property. We were there for a total of 5 minutes and decided to find a hotel instead. The house does not look like the photos online. The yard was unkept and the nearby homes were as well. The primary issue was the very strong smell in the house (stale and old). The owner refused to refund our money. This was our first bad vrbo experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Charming Johnson City Cottage!

We loved staying here. Just a couple of blocks from the town square. Right in the heart of Johnson city. Beautiful little place. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristee B.

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

Cute little spot!

Great place to stay for a weekend! It worked out perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david c.

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

Wine Country

Clean. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The house is so cute and in a great location, just seemed neglected and could use some updating. The yard was not mowed, trash bins were stuffed full, could not enjoy the outdoor spaces for the overgrowth. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt b.

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

Charming Cottage - Central Location for Johnson City

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property. The rental is centrally located in Johnson City and there are numerous bars, restaurants and historic sites/museums within walking distance. Johnson City is a small town but is a great home base for all of the wonderful activities that TX Hill Country has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Quaint home, walking distance to Main St

We came to see the Johnson City Lights for the holidays and had a great time! We were able to easily walk from the house to the lights, and the kids loved it. The house was cozy & we loved all the Johnson family memorabilia. My kids (7 & 10) thought the sunroom and record player were really cool. It is pet friendly, and we brought our dog. The yard was not enclosed, so we kept him on a leash. Hoping to come back next time when we can explore a little more on Main Street & spend some time at the Science Mill!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Historical House

Weekend getaway to see the lights! Walkable to courthouse and all the festivities in JC. Pet friendly to boot. Cozy and cute little bungalow.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute historic home

We enjoyed all of the historical memorabilia in the home. It was cold and rainy and the house was very warm and cosy. Bed is more of a queen size than a king.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Neal S.

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

Memorial Service

Came for memorial service of friend. House is old, but historic, apparently part of LBJ’s immediate family. Convenient to 281 and things in Johnson City. No dishwasher, but we knew that going in so we brought disposable dishes and cutlery. Be aware that pic of kitchen shows a Mr. Coffee but had a Kuerig. Coffee isn’t provided so plan accordingly. Bring ice, as well, no ice trays. It’s dog friendly and worked well for us with our puppy dog. I suggested to owner she provide written instructions for operating TV. It’s FUBO or something, but we weren’t familiar with how to use it. Just got lucky!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Charming, historical home in great location!

This home was perfect for an overnight stay in Johnson City. My mom and I were celebrating her 70th birthday and wanted a convenient location to the restaurants and shopping. This was right in the heart of downtown Johnson city and walking distance from the restaurants and shops we wanted to check out. Very charming and loved the historical aspect to it. Wilma was very responsive and was also flexible when our first date didn't work out due to severe storms. Really appreciate how accommodating she was throughout the process! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

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

Historical Home

Interesting history!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

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

Charming house

It was very nice. Older home but did not know about the historical background until after arrival and it was even more charming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

German R.

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

Great place

Nice and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Great stay

We loved staying in this cute, historical cottage. Great hill country stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wilma Schindeler

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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.

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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