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The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues

Farm stay in Johnson City with an outdoor pool

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Back of pool facing house on right and bunkhouse on left
Outdoor dining
Exterior
US HWY 290 frontage easy access to wineries, LBJ park, hiking, river, motorcycle
Swing front of house facing Highway 290

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
AU$116
avg per night

Explore the area

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Johnson City `, TX
  • Place, William Chris Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Garrison Brothers Distillery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grape Creek Vineyards
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Fox/Hen Room -Bedroom 6-Bunkouse #2

1 Queen Bed

Fox & Hen Bedroom 5 -Bunkhouse #2

2 Queen Beds

French Room-Bedroom 4 -Bunkhouse #1

2 Queen Beds

Main House-Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main House-Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main House-Bedroom 3 Front

1 Queen Bed

Main House-Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Main House-Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Fox & Hen -Bathroom 4-Bunkhouse

Toilet · Shower only

French Room-Bathroom 3-Bunkhouse

Toilet · Shower only

Main House-Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main House-Bathroom 2 Second bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$116
avg per night

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About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this farm stay is in a rural area. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Texas Hill Country Wineries and Exotic Resort Zoo. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • William Chris Vineyards - 2 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson State Park - 2 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Garrison Brothers Distillery - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Grape Creek Vineyards - 12 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Texas Hill Country Wineries - 18 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William Chris Vineyards - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Albert Ice House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪290 Wine Castle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garrison Brothers Distillery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues

TO AVOID ANY CONFUSION ON BOOKING THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE PROPERTY LAYOUT FOR THE AMOUNT OF GUESTS, TO VERIFY WHAT PART OF THE PROPERTY YOU ARE BOOKING BY AMOUNT OF GUESTS.

We are in the heart of the Wineries of The Texas Hill Country. Our Inn has two venues … one being the Inn and the other the Bunkhouse House at The Inn. Our Inn has it’s own in ground pool with wonderful scenery and privacy. After a day of wine tasting return to enjoy our outdoor fire pit, charcoal grill for BBQs and picnic tables to enjoy the evening under the Texas Sky. We are a family business with roots in the Texas Hill Country.
Our little Country Inn is settled behind beautiful oak trees off Hwy 290 West approximately 8 miles from Johnson City, 1 mile from Hye and 22 miles to Fredericksburg. LBJ Park is 7 miles due west of the Inn.
Property address is 8263 W. US Highway 290 Johnson City TX 78736

Local Attractions
Wineries: Calais Winery (Next door to Alexander Inn), Within 2 miles: Hye Meadow Winery, William Chris Vineyards, Compass Rose Cellars, Within 8-10 miles: Wood Rose Winery, Hilmy Cellars, Becker Vineyards, Torre Di Pietra, Messina Hof Hill Country Winery, Fat Ass Ranch and Winery, Alexander Vineyards (15m), Fiesta Winery 290, Rancho Ponte Vineyard
Garrison Brothers Bourbon Distillery (3.5m), LBJ Park (4m), Enchanted Rock (39m), Stonewall Wildflower Center (7m), and Willow City Loop (39m),
Eateries: Pecan Street Brewery, Alamo City Cafe

Property is rented out according to guest count and additional area needed for particular guest. Please review how we book rooms and understand how it works prior to booking so there is no misunderstanding.
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Main House
Sleeps 10
3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2 Common areas with fire places
55″ TV with 2.1 Bluetooth surround sound
Fridge, stove, coffee pot, microwave, pots/pans/silverware

Detached from house is the Bunkhouse
The Bunk House
Our Bunkhouse is located behind our little Country Inn which has 2 private sides, with private entrances for each side. Both have pool access and patio access.

French Room
Sleeps 2-4 guest
bathroom with stand up shower,
AC/heating unit, TV,
coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge.

Fox/Hen Room
Sleeps 4-6 (2 a joining rooms),
bathroom with stand up shower,
AC/heating unit, TV, coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge.

Main House
Sleeps 7-10 guest
3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2 Common areas with fire places
55″ TV with 2.1 Bluetooth surround sound
Fridge, stove, coffee pot, microwave, pots/pans/silverware

Wi-Fi on premise @ additional charge. No streaming videos or movies. WiFi is billed off cell phone plan.

You can rent the entire property including (Main house & Bunkhouse) or rent the main house or bunk houses individually.
Booking 2-4 guest accommodates French room ($100.00 linen fee added)
Booking 5-6 guests accommodates Fox/Hen House ($100.00 linen fee added)
Booking 7-10 guests accommodates main house. ($100.00 linen fee added)
Booking 11 to 14 guests will include the main house/French bunkhouse
Booking 15 to 20 guests will include main house, French room and fox/hen-house.
Please sent inquiry for additional details.

Property is 18 and over due to location, decking, stairs and the pool not having a fence on the perimeter. The safety of others is major concern and this is why recommended for adults. You can sign a release of liability for anyone under the age of 21.

Perimeter video surveillance installed at property for liability & enforcement purposes.

Check-in:
When you first arrive, renter must go through the entire property to ensure everything is clean and in working order within first 30 minutes. If a discrepancy is found contact property manager ASAP.

Check-out:
We do not charge a cleaning fee as the rental home should be left the way it was found.
Sweep, clean and put away ALL dishes as found upon arrival/coffee maker, remove all bedding/sheets & towels and place in room of deck with sliding door. Wet towels go pile by themselves.

Ensure all windows are clean as found, IE. back storm door, sliding door off pool deck.
Pick-up any/all misc wrappers, glitter, tobacco products from your stay.

If turnover crew has to cleanup after you and your guests, the entire deposit will be forfeited/no exceptions.

Security Deposit will be non refundable and immediate eviction if there are any guest on the premises that are not on the signed agreement. Absolutely no pets allowed on the premises unless pre-authorized on signed agreement.

No pets/dogs allowed in pool for sanitary reasons, immediate eviction will be enforced. If it is found that there are pets on the premises that are not on the rental agreement or pre-paid for in advance Security deposit/credit card on file will be charged ($250.00) and immediate eviction. No Exceptions!

No fireworks, sparklers, snap pops, or party poppers of any kind.

Credit card information on agreement is mandatory for damages/penalties found on property.
Mandatory $250 fee/penalty applied to credit card on agreement for any guest on property not prepaid on the agreement.

Base price quoted is for the Bunkhouse. There is a laundry fee of $100.00 w Main house and $100.00 per side of Bunkhouse.

Charcoal BBQ pit fee of $10.00 and if not cleaned $100.00 will be with held from deposit/no exceptions.

Thank you for understanding.

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed with signed non liability waiver.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Contact the owner to review dog breed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Renters must thoroughly read and agree to all terms and conditions on the rental agreement prior to booking and paying for reservation.
Anyone under the age of 18 is required to have guardians sign pool waiver/release of liability.
No more than 2 dogs allowed on property. Pet must be 35 pounds or under. Pet fee is $35.00 per pet, per night.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues pet-friendly?

Yes, The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 3 miles (5 km) of William Chris Vineyards, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Garrison Brothers Distillery and Kuhlman Cellars are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Alexander House is spacious and pool is extra nice. We enjoyed our stay and property is close to lots of amenities. Property could use a deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Family hunting trip

Clean, nice place. Owner was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful family trip

The property was great for our large group, and the owners were very responsive to all questions we had!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Loved it

Definitely recommend, very spaced out and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reaper G.

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

Home away from Home

If you are looking for some peace and quiet away from the city this is the place to be. Close enough to restaurants and market and wineries. The nights were great with a dip in the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff Y.

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

Nice place for a big group

Property was as advertised and worked out great for us. The only issue was the A/C didn’t cool all that well, but the weather was nice so no great bother.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

Fantastic place for groups!

I hosted my sisters bachelorette party over the weekend and the space was great for the 14 of us. The beds were comfortable and everyone had a place to lay their head. Everyone loved the house and had a fantastic weekend. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marylee W.

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

Family time

This is the second time we booked this place for a New Year’s Eve weekend. We did a late Christmas plus new years with our out of town family and had a great time. The putter houses were great because if grandma & grandpa wanted to sleep but the 18year olds wanted to stay up there was enough space not to wake anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Eva B.

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

Alexander Inn

This is a great space for large families or a large group. The place was clean and it has a pool. Unfortunately for us there was issues with the well pump and the water pressure. We had to stagger our showers and usage of the restroom. The owners informed us immediately when they knew there was a problem. The place is outdated and it needs attention but it was fine for our group 15.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Rhonda W., Pinehurst, TX

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

Well-worn but well-loved vibe

We stayed 4 nights in the Main House and in the French Room of the bunkhouse and had a great time. The pool was truly private, the deck was roomy and shady, and we heard very little road noise outside, despite being on the highway. The hosts put clean linen on all beds before we arrived (much appreciated!) and towels were plentiful. The AC, TVs, and WiFi worked fine. The place does have a well-worn but well-loved vibe that some will find shabby and others will find charming. We found it comfortable, peaceful, and fun, and will remember our time there fondly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Family Getaway

We enjoyed the house and the annex being separate so that we as more than one family coming together still had our separate space to go to for quiet time when needed. We thought that the pool was great! Everyone who swam enjoyed it and those who didn't swim enjoyed looking on from rooms and the deck. We also loved the big table. We were a group of 13 and we were able to get the majority of our group could sit together. When we weren't eating we used the table for jigsaw puzzles and games. The location for kid friendly and family adventures was so nice. We enjoyed the Reptile zoo, drive home for a rest and lunch and then we went back to the Science Mill. Both places were great for our group. Thank you for a beautiful little place to stay with convince to fun outings and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Selena M.

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

Great Weekend

We had 10 women stay the whole weekend at the house. The house was warm all weekend but that was just because it was late August in Texas. There’s no real way around that. I would recommend this place 8 days a week except for late summer. But if you aren’t there the whole time then it’s probably not as bad. And even with it being warm it was still very doable and we still had the absolute best time! We had plenty of space for everyone and the pool was great. Jeff and Alexis were incredible and were very quick to respond to ALL of my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, clean. Conveniently located to all of the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Trip to wine country

Check in was done perfectly. We found several areas of concern and reported to Jeff, property mgr, and no real action. Called Lisa and she said it was really hard to get in touch with him. This was constant for the first couple days until a surprise visit from his "handyman" showed up and fixed issues. Plus a surprise visit from somebody looking at the property was another shocker to my wife. Then I got eviction notice cause there were floaties in the pool and messy rooms; this was the middle of our stay. Jeff was reluctant to talk to me, but just sent texts.I repeatedly asked him to call/talk to me.We liked lhe location, close to FredricksburgHate to totally "dis" the place since it isn't bad; but not up to normal standards I've had with other VRBO locations.Check out for us was completed leaving the location cleaner than when we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Just Perfect !!

Good messaging with Host. We a great house! The house is dated but the beds are great. The kitchen is decent size. We LOVED THIS PLACE! All the rooms are great, perfect outdoor area. The pool is great ! This place is close to wineries and grocery stores. The views are amazing, We had no issues with the house, bunkhouse, and the pool. Definitely recommend staying here! This home would be a great place for family reunions, group getaways, We will most likely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ervin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Could Use a Little Safety Upgrade

First let me say that the place was immaculate and the pool was fantastic. Our group of nine family members (3 generations) had a great two nights and all slept very well. That said, we do have a few comments. First, the house is definetly not new with a lot of uneven floors, steps without hand rails and slippery bath tubs with no handholds. Second, the website could use a major rewrite with better corrected information and instructions. For the price, it surely was not glamorous and we had to pay over 200 for three little dogs. Not to mention the construction going on on two sides of the plot the VRBO was on. Are they building a winery and removing all the dead oak wilt trees? I guess it might end up being OK if that is what they are doing but if not, I'm not sure I would recommend Alexander's Inn especially if you are a senior citizen. Otherwise, enjoy the pool!
This a a Photo of the pool. Note what looks like a hand rail on the steps from the deck which are now missing. All those beautiful oak trees died of oak wilt and are being dug out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

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

Alexander

The property worked well for us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Super Chill Property

We hunt annually in the area and this was the perfect property for our group. Lots of space inside and out, deer crossing in the back and the most beautiful sunrise coming through the back windows. We are looking forward to next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Christmas tradition

This is the second year my wife, son, and his girlfriend spent Christmas in the Hill Country. The Country Life experience was a perfect location. Comfortable property. Jeff and Alexa are excellent hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Randy P.

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

Wine Country Thanksgiving

Great location for wineries around Johnson City and Fredericksburg. The accommodations were very roomy for an extended family trip. The house is dated but very clean! The pool was nice but not of use to us in Nov and outside lighting lit up the grounds at the back of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin L.

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

Great place to stay! Quiet and Secluded.

The stay was great. It was quiet and secluded. Amenities were in great shape and was in a great location. The only issues I had were that the A/C settings on the thermostat would not go under 74 degrees so the house would get a little warm at times. Also, there was a constant beeping coming from the garage heard throughout the house and especially in the bedroom by the garage. No one could sleep in that room because of the beeping. There was no access to the garage to try and stop the beeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Fredericksburg Trip

Place was a great size and loved the pool. Close to all the wineries we love.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lexy E.

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

Very pleasant

The main house was very clean and well stocked. The back room with the large fan stays very warm even with the fan on so it is was a hard sleep for me personally. Pool was clean, lots of places to sit outside. House is right off the highway and less than 10 mins from Johnson City.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Great stay, fun weekend!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was clean & very spacious. The property manager communicated well & replied promptly to any questions we had. The pool was fantastic! Bring your own floaties. We used the propane firepit every night. Bed comfort was ok, shower water pressure was good, kitchen was stocked well, extra fans available in hall closet if needed. We really appreciated the coffee beans, grinder, coffee maker & sugar that is already there. There are spiders, bugs, deer & varmints - this home is in the country. It didn't bother us, though. Location was ok. It's 22 miles from Fredericksburg, so we chose to go to nearby wineries & eat out one meal closer to Johnson City. We visited Fredericksburg on our way home after checking out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Annual Camp drop off

The property was beautiful and peaceful. Jeff and Alexis were amazing. We had a large group and they were extremely helpful with making sure our stay was completely peaceful and comfortable. The grandkids loved the pool and outdoors that they wanted to stay instead of going to camp in Harper, Texas. The property was a short drive to Harper. Thank you Jeff and Alexis, we look forward to staying there next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024