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Gateway to the hills

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dripping Springs, TX
  • Place, Bell Springs Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Hamilton Pool Preserve
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gateway to the hills

The "Cozy Cottage" lives up to its name. Its where bottled water, coffee and tea awaits in the adorable newly renovated kitchen that is completely open to the dining and living room. All tastefully decorated so that you can feel at home. Whether you're enjoying each other's company around the dining room table or in the living room playing games or watching a movie or venturing out to the many, many destination spots along Fitzhugh Road! You are very close to many of the wedding venues, a multitude of distilleries, breweries and wineries. But also located in the quiet of the country so you can have the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds in the "Cozy Cottage"!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Bell Springs Winery. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio, and jetted tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Solaro Estate and 10 minutes from Bell Springs Winery
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside. Extinguished butts must go in the trash.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Steps, porches and railings. Older kids ok.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside. Extinguished butts must go in the trash.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Gateway to the hills Dripping Springs
Gateway to the hills Private vacation home
Gateway to the hills Private vacation home Dripping Springs

Reviews

Gateway to the hills Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It really was gorgeous. The property owner actually provided SNACKS! A few issues. Well water, so no water pressure - no shower only a tub so didn't shower/bathe for 3 days due to water pressure. Wifi password was not accepted - kept wifi off the entire time. It was 10 miles in the boonies. A gate I had to undo and redo every time I cane or went. Also there is a house right next door so not sure if that is sometimes rented separately but that would just be awkward.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, cute and calm vibes!

My in-laws stayed here for founders day a eekend and loved everything about this place. They even had banana bread! Host was super easy to communicate with and made the whole process painless. Would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D., Kingwood, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister’s 70th birthday

We were so thankful to find a nice place to stay in a very busy time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ginger C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Dripping Springs

Really loved the place. Quiet, quaint and comfortable. Everything was functional. Kitchen had comforts of home including wonderful home baked banana bread for each of our 2 days. Bathroom had a jacuzzi tub, but not a shower. The weather was comfortable so we did not even turn on the ac or heat. Slept with windows open. We are country folk so the neighbors rooster crowing at 5:30 was a comforting nature sound. Had the windows been closed and a/c on we might not have even heard it. If you are seeking a quiet natural setting, this is a good place. The 4 star for ease of check in was because it could use a little more noticeable address at the front gate. The gate lock was a bit tricky but did work. The 4 star on cleanliness was more for aesthetics. Well water in the toilet bowl gave it a dirty appearance. Not sure how that can be avoided with well water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Accurate info for listing. Very cozy place to stay. Host was very generous with water, coffee, snacks and providing soap shampoo etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

dennie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Pamela D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Badly needs an upgrade! Not suggesting expensive, just newer items, furniture, etc. Bedroom furniture was acceptable. The worst part was the overwhelming, crippling smell of Pine-Sol. It was unbearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T., Frisco Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend

Nice property. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Colleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet place

Very thoughtful touches, gorgeous tub on great property. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Beautiful and cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S., Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightfully secluded and well-appointed. Loved the little touches.

Perfect setting and very cute. The bath amenities and fruit snacks were greatly appreciated. Comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little get away

So many personal touches and extras like banana bread and breakfast tacos plus great bath products for a nice soak. Highly recommend for a charming weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021