Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs

Private pool and spa - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Living room with fireplace, smart tv, comfortable couch and leather seats - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Kitchen - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Kitchen island  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Kitchen glass top stove, microwave and dual convection oven - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
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Kitchen bar counter - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Computer desk with comfortable chair and a beautiful view - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Dining room table seats 8 - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Formal dining room  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Informal dining table off of the kitchen - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Master bedroom with a king size bed, television - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Master bathroom with a vanity and chair - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Master bathroom 2nd sink - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
master bathroom garden tub  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Master bath walk in shower - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
1st floor #1 guest room with a queen bed and television - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
1st floor #1 guest room  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
1st floor guest room #2 with sleeper sofa, private porch and tv - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
1st floor full bathroom with shower - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
2nd floor guest room #3 queen bed, walk in closet with ensuite full bathroom  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Ensuite bathroom for guest room #3 walk in shower - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
2nd floor guest room #4 with a queen bed, walk in closet and ensuite bathroom  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Ensuite bathroom for guest bedroom #4 with shower - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Game room with foosball and air hockey tables - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Game room with air hockey and foosball - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Mud room  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Foyer - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Bar - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Gated back yard - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Covered outdoor dining table with seating for 8 and a ceiling fan.  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Back yard - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Pool and spa - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Rock waterfall  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Front of home with large porch - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Fully enclosed pool  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Covered parking  - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Laundry room with washer and dryer - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Stainless steel propane grill - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Longhorn in the neighborhood - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs
Gorgeous view of the night sky from the pool - Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs

Hill Country Retreat - Dripping Springs

Hill Country Retreat - Pool and Spa on 55 Acres
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 3,000 Sqft
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Welcome to Hill Country Retreat! Unwind in the serene sanctuary of this spectacular 55 acre property nestled admits the gentle rolling hills in the heart of Dripping Spring. As you enter the property through a private gate at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac, you immediately feel a sense of peace, privacy and seclusion. When you enter through the foyer your attention is immediately drawn to the outdoor pool and sounds of the cascading waterfalls. Our spacious two story home is over 3,000 sq ft. Sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably with five bedrooms and four full bathrooms.



The outdoor area is the highlight of this home! The expansive backyard with dozens of oak trees leaves you feeling like you are in your own private oasis. The inviting pool has a rock waterfall, heated spa, outdoor sofa, chairs, table, chaise lounge chairs and two large umbrellas. In addition to the pool furniture we have a large outdoor dining table that seats 8 and an outdoor sofa, coffee table and two chairs, spider swing, Tommy Bahama 100 qt stainless steel cooler with rolling wheels and a large stainless steel propane grill. The pool is completely gated for your children's safety. The pool is not heated.



There are five bedrooms and four full bathrooms. On the first level of the home is the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and two guest rooms. One guest room with a queen bed and the other with a sofa sleeper. There is a full bathroom that is shared between the two guest rooms. On the second floor there are two additional guest rooms both with ensuite bathrooms and queen size beds. We spared no expense on our luxury mattresses. We understand how important it is for a great nights sleep during your vacation.



The mater bedroom has a king bed, ceiling fan, flat screen TV with Direct TV. The ensuite bathroom has a walk in shower, dual sinks, large oval garden tub and walk in closet.



Guest room #1 on the first floor has a queen size bed, closet and a flat screen tv with Direct TV.



Guest room #2 on the first floor has a leather sofa that pulls out to a sofa sleeper with a flat screen tv with Direct TV. Sliding glass door with a private patio. This room is accessed through guest room #1.



Guest room #3 on the second floor has a queen size bed, walk in closet and a ensuite full bathroom with a walk in shower.



Guest room #4 on the second floor has a queen size bed, walk in closet and a ensuite full bathroom with a walk in closet.



The well equipped kitchen has high end stainless steel appliances. Appliance include double ovens, convection oven, glass cook top, dishwasher, trash compactor and a double door refrigerator with ice maker and bar seating for two. Dinner service for twelve includes, dinner ware, drinking glasses, wine glasses, cooking utensils, slow cooker, blender, toaster oven, pots and pans, mixing bowls and coffee station. Our coffee station has a dual drip or pod option, filters, coffee bean grinder, sugar, powdered creamer and coffee grounds.



The large living room is bright and spacious with large windows and a sliding glass doors leading directly out to the pool and spa. There is a large 75" flat screen television with Direct TV, stone fireplace, comfortable sofa and two leather chairs. For your entertainment, we offer a reversible poker table and a wet bar with a sink.



For the kids and the kids at heart, there is a temperature controlled game room with a flat screen television, foosball, air hockey, cornhole, board games and a bar height table with six chairs.



The formal dining room has a very large dining room table that seats 8.



The kitchen has a breakfast nook with a bar height table and four swivel seats.



There is a dedicated work space with beautiful views. A built in desk with drawers and comfortable chair for your convenience.



Laundry room with large capacity washer and dryer.



The home has a water purifier and water softer.



Surrounding acreage allows you to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the natural surroundings, observe wildlife and the peacefulness of nature.



The owners, John and Della, have spared no expense for the comfort of our guests. As your hostess, I will ensure you have an amazing experience and make lasting memories. I look forward to making your vacation the best one yet!



Conveniently located only 4.3 miles to Downtown Dripping Springs!

HEB full service grocery store 4.3 miles

ABIA Airport 32 miles

Downtown Austin 30 miles

Fredericksburg 59 miles

San Antonio 73 miles

The Alamo 76 miles Can't forget the Alamo!

Wimberly 13 miles

Hamilton Pool 17 miles

Reimers Ranch Park 16 miles

Pedernalas Falls 22 miles



Wild animals are intriguing yet dangerous. Guests are not to venture beyond the gated area. Wildlife roam the 55 acre property. We ask that if you see or come in contact with any animals or cattle do not bother or approach them. Always keep the gates that surround the house closed at all times. Please do not go beyond the gated area and if you come across any animals, do not approach them, feed them or interact with them in anyway. These are not domesticated animals. Please be respectful of the animals and nature.



The owners of Hill Country Retreat maintain the natural beauty of the Texas landscape and support wildlife. Hill Country Retreat is on 55 acres of unadulterated land and recognize by the state as open-space land and used for wildlife management. The native grasslands are beautiful and beneficial to all living things. Hill Country Retreats’ wildlife classification benefits nature by increasing wildlife habitats, healthier water sheds, increase in plant and animal diversity and aquifer recharge.

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What this place offers

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IconPrivate Pool
IconHigh Speed Internet
IconLaptop friendly workspace
IconDesk
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Nearby activities

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IconJet skiing
IconPier fishing
IconWind surfing
IconGolf
IconMiniature Golf
IconCycling
IconSwimming

Suitability

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Child friendly
We have a highchair and pack n play with linens. The home has a game room with a foosball table, air hockey, smart tv, corn hole (bag toss) and plenty of board games and card games.
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Baby friendly
Crib/Pack 'n Play
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No events allowed
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Smoking allowed
Outside only
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Parking Included
There is parking for up to 6 vehicles

Meet the Host

Ourselves (Della and John) own a house in Spain and are usually there enjoying our retirement. Before we moved here we lived in Dripping Springs, TX where we worked as owners of a property management company consisting of mostly long term rentals. In 2017 we shifted our focus to Short Term Rentals(STRs) and sold the majority of our investment houses and turned the remaining home(s) into STRs which we manage with the help of our niece and newphew (Josh & Porsha).
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IconMember since: July 2020
IconSpeaks: English
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IconEmail: Click to show john.hankins@gmail.com

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Scenic views

Computer desk with comfortable chair and a beautiful view
Computer desk with comfortable chair and a beautiful view
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Location

4.4 miles from downtown Dripping Springs
Exact location provided after booking.

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Policies and Rules

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Check In: 4PM - Flexible
All payments must be made at time of arrival.
Early Check-In subject to availability at a rate of:
1 hour $50
2 hour $100
3 hour $150

All payments must be made at time of arrival.
Late Check subject to availability at a rate of:
1 hour $50
2 hour $100
3 hour $150
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Check Out: 11AM
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No pets
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 10
We offer a roll away full bed.
House Rules
No parties or events. Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM
Refundable Damage Deposit
Refundable within 14 days after your stay.
Cancellation Policy
We do not allow cancellations within 45 days of your booking.
Notes
50% of the rental costs when you book then the balance is due a month before check in.
Check in details will be made available once all funds have cleared. Texas Hill County has a wide variety of wildlife. Snakes, scorpions and fire ants are common in this part of Texas. Please watch your step.
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